Staffing Data - City of Wyoming

Annual Report 

2002 

Edward P. Edwardson 

Chief of Police

“2002—A Year of Challenges and Successes” 

We dedicate the 2002 Wyoming Police Department Annual 

Report to the brave men and women of the United States Military 

who are risking their lives throughout the world to ensure our 

freedom. We are grateful for their service and we are proud to 

join with law enforcement professionals all across America to do 

our part for Homeland Security. 

Special thanks to Captain Phil Chenier, Sergeant Bob Anderson, 

Sergeant Dave Kapteyn, Sergeant Ted Kneibel, and Police 

Officer Dan Rosema who retired during 2002. Their dedicated 

service of nearly 150 years to the City of Wyoming has in no 

small measure contributed to the quality of life we enjoy in our community. All of our 

officers, staff, and volunteers at the Wyoming Police Department wish each of them 

a happy, healthy, and prosperous retirement. Thank-you for a job well done. 

We rededicate ourselves to improving our police services in 2003. Although these 

are challenging times, I am extremely confident in the ability of the Wyoming Police 

Department to rise to new heights of policing excellence. Our citizens deserve nothing 

less—your community leadership will not accept any other result. 

In closing, may I extend my heartfelt thanks to our citizens, staff, volunteers, City 

council, and City staff for your continuous support. Please pray for our officers to remain 

safe as they serve you. God Bless America and this wonderful City we call 

home. 

Sincerely, 


Chief of Police 

“Serving Our Community…Protecting Wyoming’s Future”

Wyoming Police Department Annual Report WYPD 2002 

Introduction 

Each year the Wyoming Police Department prepares an annual report of 

crime statistics for the City of Wyoming, the Michigan Incident Crime Reporting 

(MICR) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Report 

(UCR). This data is compiled from offenses reported to the WYPD, monthly 

police reports and individual crime incident reports. 

The primary objective of this annual report is to provide a reliable set of 

criminal justice statistics for police administration, operation, and management. 

The localized study of crime data enables personnel to assess the influence 

of crime on districts, neighborhoods, and people. Similarly, crime 

statistics permit analysis among neighboring jurisdictions, and with those of 

similar populations and other characteristics. A broad examination of the 

crime data allows individuals to view the nature and movement of crime, underlying 

changes, and fluctuations throughout the City of Wyoming, the State 

of Michigan, and the United States. 

The WYPD is committed to improving the reliability and validity of our crime 

reporting data. We are attempting to achieve this goal by study and analysis 

of major crime indexes, and understanding the impact of classification revisions 

mandated by the State. As a result, some offense categories have decreased, 

while others increased. Our efforts are providing a reporting system 

that will be more accurate, valid, reliable, and compatible with State and 

Federal standards. 

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Richard D. Stevens 

Rank: Sergeant 

Served: 1960-1986 

Passed Away: October 1, 1986 

Harold P. Ergang 

Rank: Corporal 

Served: 1956-1978 

Passed Away: November 24, 1987 

Gerald T. Cline 

Rank: Detective 

Served: 1959-1988 

Passed Away: July 27, 1989 

Willard L. Groen 

Rank: Lieutenant 

Served: 1954-1989 

Passed Away: May 19, 1991 

John E. Lind Sr. 

Rank: Deputy Chief 

Served: 1955-1988 


James B. Harris 

Rank: Police Officer 

Served: 1974-1994 


Police Memorial Wall 

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Wyoming Police Memorial Wall 

This special place of remembrance was 

dedicated to show our heartfelt respect 

and appreciation for our deceased career 

service personnel who gave so much to 

make Wyoming the great city that it has 

become. 

“They Served Our Community...They Protected Wyoming’s Future, 

and We Shall Not Forget Them.” 

John L. Vander Band 

Rank: Detective 

Served: 1942-1972 

Passed Away: January 30, 1999 

Stanley C. Hoffman 


Served: 1964-1989 

Passed Away: May 1, 1999 

Charles F. Russell 

Rank: Sergeant 

Served: 1950-1983 

Passed Away: April 28, 2001 

Robert E. Zuiderveen 


Served: 1966-1996 

Passed Away: February 17, 2002 

Gilbert J. Klinge, Jr. 

Rank: Lieutenant 

Served: 1953-1985 

Passed Away: September 16, 2002


Captain Philip Chenier 

31 years 

Sergeant Dave Kapteyn 

28 years 

WYPD 2002 Retirements 

Officer Dan Rosema 

28 years 

Sergeant Bob Anderson 

31 years 

Sergeant Ted Kneibel 

30 years


Index 

Vision, Mission and Value Statements………………………………. 7 

City of Wyoming Council, Leadership & Guiding Principles………. 8 

Organizational Chart…………………………………………………… 9 

Executive Summary....................................………………………… 10 

Department Services: 

Administrative & Investigative Services Summary…..…. 11 

Detective Bureau Summary........................…………….. 12 

Technical Support Unit……………………………………. 13 

Information Services Summary...................…………….. 14 

Patrol Services Summary..........................................….. 15 

Patrol Services Personnel………………………………… 16 

Communications Unit……………………….…………….. 17 

Firearms Training Facility…………………………………. 18 

K9 Unit.............................................………….…………. 19 

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol Summary..……….……. 20 

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol Personnel……………… 21 

Tactical Arrest and Confrontation Team………………… 22 

Wyoming Neighborhood Enforcement Team…………… 23 

Miscellaneous: 

Sworn and Civilian Staffing........................….………….. 24 

Calls for Service.........................................……………... 25 

Arrest Charges / Juvenile / Adult............………………... 26 

Reported Offense Totals: 

Crime Index Offense Distribution...............……………... 27 

Violent Crime Totals: 

Violent Crime Offense Distribution............……………… 28 

Homicide/Negligent Manslaughter............……………… 29 

Forcible Rape..............................................……………. 30 

Robbery.......................................................……………. 31 

Aggravated Assault........................………………………. 32 

Property Crime Totals: 

Property Crime Offense Distribution…………………….. 33 

Burglary..........................................……………………… 34 

Larceny............................................…………………….. 35 

Motor Vehicle Theft........................……………………... 36 

Arson...............................................…………………….. 37 

Non-Index Crime Data.............................…………………………... 38 

Negligent Manslaughter 

Non-Aggravated Assault 

Forgery & Counterfeiting 

Fraud 

Embezzlement 

Stolen Property 

Weapons 

Prostitution / Vice 

Sex Offenses 

Narcotics Laws 

Gambling 

Offenses Against Family & Children 

Driving Under the Influence 

Liquor Laws 

Disorderly Conduct 

All Other Non-Index....................…………….....…………….……... 38 

Traffic Data…………………………......……………………………… 39


Vision, Mission and Value Statements 

VISION STATEMENT 

“Serving Our Community...Protecting Wyoming’s Future” 

MISSION STATEMENT 

“The Wyoming Police Department exists to serve all persons living and working in 

our community with equal respect, fairness and compassion. We are committed to the 

protection of life and property; the maintenance of law and order; the enforcement of 

laws and ordinances; the prevention of crime; and the safeguarding of constitutional 

guarantees.” 

VALUE STATEMENT 

“Central to our mission are the values that guide our work. The members of the Wyoming 

Police Department, value: integrity, excellence, accountability, cooperation, 

problem solving, community partnerships, and loyalty. Our values are the foundation 

which our policies, goals and operations are established. 

The Wyoming Police Department recognizes that our greatest resources are those we 

serve and those that serve. To fulfill the mission, the Wyoming Police Department is 

dedicated to providing a quality work environment through committed leadership, supervision, 

career development, training, and discipline, consistent with City of Wyoming 

Guiding Principles.” 

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City Council, Leadership & Guiding Principles 

Douglas L. Hoekstra, Jr. 

Mayor 

Richard K. Pastoor 

2nd Ward Councilmember 

Wyoming City Council & Leadership 

Carol S. Sheets 

Mayor Protem, 

Councilmember-at-Large 

Dawn E. Wichmann 

3rd Ward Councilmember 

Kevin J. Green 


GUIDING PRINCIPLES 

PROVIDING OPTIMUM CUSTOMER SERVICE 

The City will provide a high level of customer service, 

utilizing a qualified and enthusiastic staff. 

HIGH QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS 

The City will utilize high quality standards in designing, 

constructing and maintaining infrastructure. 

COMMUNITY ASTHETICS 

The City’s image will be a pleasant, comfortable 

and visually stimulating place in which to live, work, and visit. 

STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES 

The City will optimally utilize its natural and human resources. 

FINANCIAL STABILITY 

The City will meet the community’s needs for services and facilities 

using sound financial management. 

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Jack A. Poll 


Curtis Holt 

City Manger 

William A. VerHulst 

1st Ward Counci member 

Barbara VanDuren 

Deputy City Manager


Investigative Services 

Lieutenant 

Detective Bureau 

2 Sergeants 

11 Detectives 

2 Warrant Officers 

1 Crime Analyst 

1 Secretary 

Combined Auto 

Theft Team 

1 Detective 

WYPD Organizational Chart 

Chief of Police 


Administrative Services 

Lieutenant 

Chief’s Office 

1 Police Officer 

1 Account Clerk 

1 Secretary 

Records Management 

1 Office Manager 

6 Office Clerks 

Licensing 

1 Licensing Officer 

25 Crossing Guards 

(Part-Time) 

Technical Support Unit 

1 Supervisor 

5 Crime Scene Specialists 

1.5 Latent Print Examiners 

(AFIS) 

1 Office Clerk 

Building and Grounds 

1 Building Maintenance III 

A Shift Day 

1 Sergeant 

8 Officers 

A Shift Afternoon 

1 Sergeant 

8 Officers 

A Shift Night 

1 Lieutenant 

1 Sergeant 

8 Officers 

Patrol Operations 

Lieutenant 

1 Secretary 

1 Report Desk & 

Gun Registration 

Fleet Services 

1 Fleet Maintenance I 

B Shift Day 

1 Sergeant 

1 Relief Sergeant 

8 Officers 

B Shift Afternoon 

1 Sergeant 

8 Officers 

B Shift Night 

1 Lieutenant 

1 Sergeant 

7 Officers 

SWORN STAFFING CIVILIAN STAFFING 

Chief 1 Administrative Secretary 1 

Captains 1 TSU Supervisor 1 

Lieutenants 6 Crime Scene Specialist 5 

Sergeants 13 Fingerprint Examiner 1 

Officers 82 Licensing Officer 1 

Total Sworn 103 Secretary 2 

Account Clerk 1 

Crime Analyst 1 

Office Manager 1 

Office Clerks 7 

Emergency Comm. Operators 12 

Building Maintenance 1 

Fleet Services 1 

Report Desk / Gun Reg. 1 

RSVP Coordinator 1 

Total Full-Time Civilian 37 

Total Part-Time Civilian .5 

Total Civilian Staff 37.5 

“Total Sworn and Civilian Staff = 140” 

Patrol Services 

Captain 

Office of 

Professional Standards 

Lieutenant 

Communications 

1 Sergeant 

4 Desk Officers 

12 Emergency 

Communications Operators 

Retired Senior 

Volunteer Patrol 

1 Coordinator 

64 Senior Volunteers 

WYNET / WANT / MET 

2 Sergeants 

4 Detectives 

5 Com. Policing Officers 

Staff Services Unit 

1 Sergeant 

5 School Resource Officers 

2 Selective Enforcement 

Officers


Violent Crime 2001 2002 Cases +/- % +/- 

Murder 2 1 -1 -100% 

Rape 63 52 -11 -17% 

Robbery 53 52 -1 -2% 

Aggravated Assault 185 181 -4 -2% 

Total Violent Crime 303 286 -17 -6% 

Property Crime 2001 2002 Cases +/- % +/- 

Arson 17 17 0 0% 

Burglary 604 724 120 20% 

Larceny 1546 1607 61 4% 

Motor Vehicle Theft 245 244 -1 0% 

Total Property Crime 2412 2592 180 7% 

Total Index Crime 2715 2878 163 6% 

Non-Index Crime 2001 2002 Cases +/- % +/- 

Neg. Manslaughter 2 1 -1 0% 

Non-Aggravated Assault 1110 1125 15 1% 

Forgery & Counterfeiting 49 72 23 47% 

Embezzlement 65 57 -8 -12% 

Fraud 1021 549 -472 -46% 

Stolen Property 43 62 19 44% 

Weapons Offenses 28 30 2 7% 

Prostitution & Vice 48 49 1 2% 

Sex Offenses 160 180 20 13% 

Narcotics Laws 591 601 10 2% 

Family & Children 84 73 -11 -13% 

OUIL 280 295 15 5% 

Liquor Laws 342 349 7 2% 

Disorderly Conduct 354 319 -35 -10% 

Total Non-Index Crime 4177 3762 -415 -10% 

All Other Minor Crime 2881 2607 -274 -10% 

Overall Reported Crime 9773 9247 -526 -5% 

40 

30 

20 

10 

300 

200 

100 

0 

300 

200 

100 

0 

23 

21 

162 

230 

UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING 

16 

17 

Violent Crime Summary Comparison 

21 

22 

27 

17 

21 

20 

18 

28 

31 

28 

Total Index Crime Summary Comparison 

185 

251 

159 

232 

220 

241 

200 

248 

203 

235 

232 

243 

234 

290 

264 

252 

246 

223 

237 

270 

260 

236 

249 

260 

249 

155 

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Nov Dec 

2001 2002 

Executive Summary 

31 

36 

30 

30 

28 

31 

27 

18 

27 

15 

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 

143 

215 

199 

219 

2001 2002 

Property Crime Summary Comparison 

173 

231 

182 

215 

214 

215 

233 

216 

233 

216 

216 

193 

209 

239 

233 

244 

222 

140 

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 

2001 2002 

Activity 2001 2002 Reported +/- % +/- 

Calls for Service 40,472 40,379 -93 0% 

4500 

4000 

3500 

3000 

2500 


Juv. Arrest Charges 1,591 1,463 -128 -8% 

Adult Arrest Charges 9,524 9,499 -25 0% 

Total Arrest Charges 11,115 10,962 -153 -1% 

1100 

1000 

10 

900 

800 

700 

3100 

3278 

924 

1001 

Arrest Charges Data Summary Comparison 

902 

913 

CALLS FOR SERVICE 

Calls for Service Data Summary Comparison 

2735 

2746 

3107 

3352 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

979 

896 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

3145 

3330 

952 

916 

3586 

3515 

Apr 

May 

1019 

936 

Apr 

May 

3510 

3545 

836 

818 

911 

987 

905 

899 

Jun 

Jul 

Aug 

831 

873 

2001 2002 

TRAFFIC DATA 

948 

919 

946 

833 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 


Total Accidents 2,879 2,891 12 0% 

Total Accidents w/ Injury 779 870 91 12% 

Traffic Citations 14,578 16,551 1,973 14% 

300 

250 

200 

150 

239 

263 

3928 

4035 

3875 

3699 

Jun 

Jul 

Aug 

3572 

3486 

2001 2002 

3513 

3495 

3153 

2929 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Traffic Accident Data Summary Comparison 

181 

178 

Jan 

Feb 

201 

292 

202 

210 

Mar 

Apr 

266 

237 

May 

225 

252 

214 

228 

Jun 

Jul 

227 

200 

258 

231 

Aug 

Sep 

2001 2002 

276 

275 

294 

221 

Oct 

Nov 

3251 

2965 

Dec 

904 

885 

Dec 

294 

221 

Dec



Staffing Data 


Annual Summary 

The Administrative Services Division is comprised of one 

Lieutenant, one police officer, one account manager and 

one secretary. The specialized services and the responsibilities 

of the division include: 

Responsibilities: 

• Budget 

• Personnel 

• Building Services 

• Travel and Training 

• Grant Management 

• CALEA Accreditation 

• MCOLES Certification 

• Special Reports and Events 

• Host Agency: OHSP Kent County Task Force 

Specialized Services: 

• Account Management 

• Records Management 

• Technical Support Unit 

• Latent Print Examination 

DIVISION COMMANDER: Lt. Brad Schutter 

ADMINISTRATION: Ofc. Mark Easterly 

Secretary: Deb Visser 

ACCOUNT CLERK: Julie Pease 

BUILDING SERVICES: Wayne Peevy 

SPECIALIZED SERVICES: 

RECORDS MANAGEMENT: 1 Office Manager 

1 Licensing Officer 

7 Office Clerks 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT UNIT: 1 Supervisor 

6 Evidence Technicians 

2 Latent Print Examiners 

1 Office Clerk 

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WYPD GRANT FUNDING 

In 2002, the Administrative Division was 

responsible for securing the following 

grant funding: 

In 2002, $76,000 Local Law Enforcement 

Block Grant funds were secured to 

purchase police technology, equipment, 

and to support crime prevention activities. 

During 2002, $38,000 in Byrne Grant 

Memorial Grant Funding was approved 

for the third year of the 28th Street East 

District Project. 

The Kent County “Drive Michigan Safely” 

Task Force was continued under 

$98,000 of grant funds provided by the 

Office of Highway Safety Planning. 

CALEA ACCREDITATION 

2001 - 2004 

The WYPD is currently in the evaluation 

phase of the CALEA Accreditation Process. 

CALEA standards have been assigned to the 

members of the Transition Team for review. 

The CALEA Transition Team includes: 

Chief Edward P. Edwardson 

Lt. Brad Schutter, Project Manager 

Lt. Paul Anglim 

Lt. Tom Groen 

Lt. Paul Robinson 

Ofc. Mark Easterly 

Ofc. Dave Mawby 

Ann Patterson






The Detective Bureau is comprised of one Lieutenant, two 

Sergeants, eleven Detectives, two uniformed officers, and 

two civilians. In addition, one detective is assigned to a 

specialized unit investigating auto thefts. 

The specialized services and the responsibilities of the Detective 

Bureau include: 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Follow-up Investigation of All Case Types 

• Crime & Pawn Shop Analysis 

• Liquor Inspections / Complaints 

• Obtain Warrants for Felony and High Misdemeanor Arrests, 

and search warrants 


• Crime Analysis 

• Combined Auto Theft Team 

• Warrant Office 

DIVISION COMMANDER: Lt. Paul Robinson 

BUREAU SUPERVISION: Sgt. Steven Grunewald 

Sgt. Dan Buikema 

DETECTIVE: 

Det. James Bivins Det. Margaret McKinnon Det. Monique Salas 

Det. Jason Caster Det. Michael Moore Det. Joseph Steffes 

Det. Ronald Doll Det. Carmen Morales Det. Michael Struve 

Det. James Maguffee Det. Steven Rellinger 

Crime Analyst: Patricia Goddard 

Secretary: Sandra Smedberg 

SPECIALIZED UNIT: 

WARRANT OFFICE COMBINED AUTO THEFT TEAM (CATT 

Ofc. Ron Emmert Det. Mark Doornbos 

Ofc. Adam Bartone 

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CASE HIGHLIGHTS… 

• Three persons were arrested 

for the murder of Jerry A. 

Steinberg and await trial. 

“The Detective Bureau 

has continued to experience an 

increase in crimes involving 

the use of computers.” 

• Crimes involving admitted 

gang members are on the 

increase. 

Other 

11% 

Training 

7% 

Hourly Distribution 

by Activity 

Court 

4% 

Complaint 

78%



The Technical Support Unit is comprised of one civilian supervisor, 

six civilian crime scene technicians, two latent print 

examiners (one crossed trained crime scene tech.) and one 

office clerk. The Unit’s annual statistics include: 


2002 2001 

Arrests Process - Adult 91 196 

Assist Other Dept. 1 6 

Breathalyzer Test 48 25 

Composites 21 31 

Court Appearances 19 5 

Film Roll Developed/ B&W 155 233 

Film Sheets Developed 594 553 

Fingerprints Compared 2,445 1,683 

Incident – Original 6 36 

Incident – Supp. 1,224 810 

Prints Made - BW/Color 2,165 1,575 

Property Received/Destroyed 11,582 9,802 

Service Requests 1,352 905 

Crime Scenes/Vehicle Process 751 575 

Assault Victims Photographed 97 86 

UNIT COMMANDER: Lt. Brad Schutter 

UNIT SUPERVISOR: Gary Truszkowski 

CRIME SCENE TECHNICIANS: 

Wendy Brittain 

Mary Dekker 

Todd Masula 

Allison MacLean 

Brian McMahon 

Suzanne Snider 

LATENT PRINT EXAMINERS: 

Ron DeGood 

Wendy Brittain 

OFFICE CLERK: 

Jan Land 



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ACTIVITIES… 

Crime Scene Investigation: 

• Photography 

• Trace Evidence Recovery 

• Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation 

• Footwear and Tire Track Impression 

Recovery 

• Measurements and Sketching 

• Latent Fingerprint 

Laboratory Analysis: 

• Automated Fingerprint Identification System 

(AFIS) 

• Conventional and Chemical Processing 

• Forensic Light Source 

• Comparison Analysis 

• Latent Fingerprint 

Additional Specialties: 

• Photographic Documentation of Assault 

Victim Injuries 

• Computer Composite Facial Reconstruction 

• Property Management 

• Prisoner Processing 

• Arrest Warrant Confirmation 

• Public Relations 

Photography 

Tours 

• Data Master Maintenance 

• Arrest Data Entries for Records Management


Information Services 

Records Management is comprised of one Office Manager, and seven 

civilian personnel. The specialized services and responsibilities of the 

unit includes: 


• Licensing 

• OUIL Recovery Program 

• Crossing Guard Program 

• Alarm Ordinance Enforcement 


• MICR Reporting 

• Payroll Reporting 

• Abandoned Vehicles 

• OUIL Recovery Program 

• Crossing Guard Program 

• Abandoned / Stolen Bicycles 

• Report Imaging / Distribution 

• Alarm Ordinance Enforcement 

• Monthly Reporting and Statistics 

• Data Entry / Statistical Reporting 

• Freedom of Information Requests 


DIVISION COMMANDER: Lt. Brad Schutter 

OFFICE MANAGER: Linda Burton 

RECORDS MANAGEMENT: 

Office Clerk Paula Asiala 

Office Clerk Cindra Barber 

Office Clerk Alison Houston 

Office Clerk Keni Jo Hudenko 

Office Clerk Iris Kalinowski 

Office Clerk Cindy Vander Zouwen 

LICENSING: 

Licensing Officer Cheryl Blake 

Records Management 


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ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS… 

• Invoiced $39,289 for OUIL 

Cost Recovery Program. 

• Invoiced $12,350 for the cost 

recovery of false alarm activations 

• Auctioned 92 abandoned 

vehicles for the City of Wyoming 

• Marked 754 vehicles for 

parked over 48 hours abandoned 

• Impounded 310 vehicles for 

parked over 48 hours abandoned 

• Records Management Staff 

continues to work with the 

City Clerk to ensure compliance 

with City of Wyoming 

Business License Ordinance




DIVISION COMMANDER: Capt. John Lind Jr. 

UNIT COMMANDER: Lt. Paul Anglim Lt. Thomas Groen 

Lt. Scott Beckman Lt. Kip Snyder 

PATROL SUPERVISION: 

Sgt. Dan Bursma Sgt. George Nelson Sgt. Lon Swick 

Sgt. Scott Gardner Sgt. Dean Poppema 

Sgt. Kim Koster Sgt. Kurt Robinson 

50 Patrol Officers 

Secretary: Shannon Hanson 

COMMUNICATIONS CENTER: Sgt. Mike Eparvier 

4 Desk Officers 12 Emergency Communications Operators 

1 Report Desk 

TRAINING: Sgt. Kirt Zuiderveen 

5 School Liaison Officers 

WYNET: Sgt. Corey Walendzik 

5 Community Policing Officers 

WANT: Sgt. John McCaw 

3 Detectives 

RSVP Linda Lark 

64 Senior Volunteers 

Fleet Services: Milt Zaagman 

Specialized Assignments: K9 

Selective Enforcement 

T.A.C.T. / Crisis Negotiations Team 



The Patrol Services is comprised of one Captain, four Lieutenants, eleven 

sergeants, three detectives, fifty uniformed officers, sixteen civilians and 

sixty-four senior volunteers. The specialized services and the responsibilities 

of the division include: 


• Crime Prevention 

• Preserve the Peace 

• Protect Life and Property 

• Conduct Initial Investigations 

• Respond to Calls for Service 

• Enforce Laws and City Ordinances 


• K9 Unit 

• Internal Affairs 

• Fleet Services 

• In-service Training 

• Senior Volunteer Patrol 

• High Risk Incident Response 

• Police Dispatch / Communications 

• Community Policing & Problem Solving 

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30,000 

28,000 

26,000 

24,000 

22,000 

20,000 

19,000 

18,000 

17,000 

16,000 

15,000 

14,000 

13,000 

12,000 

28,118 

Traffic Stops 

Citation Issued vs. Verbal Warning 

Citation 

49% 

Traffic Stops 

1998 - 2002 

26,319 

27,267 

24,899 

25,974 

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 

18,427 

Traffic Citations 

1998 - 2002 

17,364 

15,834 

14,578 

16,638 

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 

Verbal 

Warning 

51%



Staffing 

The Police Officers Serving in the Patrol Division... 

ADAMS, Randy 

ALLEN, Rory 

ARMSTRONG, Mark 

AUNGST, Robert 

BISHOP, Jillian 

BYLSMA, Jeffrey 

CAMMENGA, David 

CHO, Alvin 

CLORE, Rachel 

COLLARD,Geoffrey 

CREIGHTON, Curtis 

DEBOER, Christopher 

DIDION, Todd 

DUFFY, Gregory 

DURELL, David 

DURELL, Jonathan 

DURIAN, Ben 

FERGUSON, Alice 

FERGUSON, Dennis 

FRENCH, Kevin 

GRUNEWALD, Eric 

HARMON, Ryan 

HARTUNIEWICZ, Frank 

HOLMAN, Marc 

HOLMBERG, Devon 

HUDENKO, Brian 

HUNT, David 

KAMSTRA, Russell 

KEEN, Pamela 

LOOK, Brian 

LOPEZ, Jesse 

MAHONEY, Daniel 

MALZAHN, Jeffrey 

MAWBY, H. David 

McGINNIS, Shad 

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MEANEY, Kevin 

MORAN, Brian 

NAGTZAAM, Lucas 

PAASCH, Jonathan 

PENA, Paul 

POLS, Timothy 

REYNOLDS, Karen 

RITTENGER, Scott 

RITZEMA, Michelle 

ROBINSON, Robert 

ROOKS, Matthew 

SILVIS, Ryan 

SMIT, Douglas 

SPELMAN, Patrick 

SWIERCZ, Philip 

THOMPSON, David 

VANGOOR, Jason 

VELDMAN, Mitchel 

VERHAGE, D.J. 

WALKER, Charles 

WALTER, Jeremy 

WHITCOMB, Jeffrey 

WHITE, Charles 

WILER, Eric 

WOODS, Alexander 

ZYLSTRA, Robert


Communications Center 


Communications Center 


The Communications Center is comprised of one sergeant, 

four sworn desk officers, and thirteen civilian personnel. 

The Communication Center coordinates all of the department’s 

communications, from taking the citizens’ calls for 

service, to dispatching officers to them. During 2002, the 

Communications Center received 40,379 calls for service. 


UNIT COMMANDER: Lt. Thomas Groen 

UNIT SUPERVISOR: Sgt. Mike Eparvier 

DESK OFFICERS : Ofc. Jim Emaus 

Ofc. Steve Nemeth 

Ofc. Ryan Harmon 

Ofc. Tom Taylor 

Emergency Communication 

Operators: 

Jennifer Barquist Lisa Lake Becky Mitchell 

Jan Carlson Mark Longfield Jennifer Savage 

Laura Gentet Stacie Launstein Ruth Swanson 

Kate Harig Joe Merriman Dawn Westmass 

REPORT DESK & HANDGUN REGISTRATION: Amanda Boersma 

Communications Activities: 

• Accept Bond 

• Police Dispatch 

• Greet the Public 

• Vehicle Releases 

• Telephone Operation 

• Handgun Registration 

• Register Sex Offenders 

• Monitor Building Security 

• Request Wrecker Service 

• Complete Complaint Cards 

• Request Ambulance Service 

• Confirm and Cancel Warrants 

• Monitor the Fire Suppression System 

• Manage the TDD Telephone Operation 

• Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Operation 

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“Serving Our Community… 

Protecting Wyoming’s Future”


Department Training & Firearms Training Facility 


Training Summary 

In 2002, members of the Wyoming Police Department 

logged 15,500 contact hours of training by attending over 

170 classes. The department utilized its training room to 

host a variety of training that included: Crime Analysis, 

DEA Advanced Narcotics Investigators School, Forensic 

Mapping, Interview and Interrogation, Police Alcohol and 

Other Drugs, Power Phone, Public Information Officer, and 

Methamphetamine Awareness. 



UNIT COMMANDER: Lt. Paul Anglim 

TRAINING SUPERVISOR: Sgt. Kirt Zuiderveen 

RANGE OFFICERS: Ofc. Todd Didion 

Ofc. David Durell 

Ofc. David Thompson 

Sgt. Kirt Zuiderveen 

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS: 

The department gained new instructors in the following areas: 

Child Safety Seat Inspectors, Response to Bombings, 

Simunitions, Traffic Crash Reporting, and Use of Force. 

In-Service Update 

In-service training during 2002 included: The Bulletproof 

Mind Seminar as presented by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, 

Hazardous Materials Update, Medic First Aid Recertification, 

Project Exile, Legal Update, Officer Involved Shootings, Call 

Reviews (Barricade Incident, Officer stabbing), Rapid Deployment 

Review, City Manager Update, PR-24 Recertification, 

Precision Driving, Handgun Qualification, AR-15 Rifle 

Orientation, Gang Identifiers, and Negotiation Techniques 

for First Responders. 

Members also attended various schools throughout the 

country that included: Advanced Criminal Street Gangs, Basic 

Detective, Campus Safety Conference, Dynamics of Culture, 

Forensic Ridgeology Course, Homicide Investigations, 

Hostage Rescue, Internet Child Crimes, Presentation Skills, 

Respecting Others, Standard Field Sobriety Testing, and 

Street Survival. 

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FIREARMS TRAINING 

• The Firearms Training Unit 

conducted annual qualifications 

with handgun, patrol rifle, and 

shotgun on the new training 

courses. 

• The training staff developed a 

plan to train every member of 

the Patrol Division quarterly in 

the firearms training simulator. 

• The annual handgun qualification 

was moved to the inservice 

area of training this 

year to allow more time to train 

on the various techniques. The 

department was also given an 

orientation to the AR-15 patrol 

rifle at the same time. 

• Law enforcement agencies that 

trained at the facility included: 

Michigan State Police 

Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms 

Grandville Police Department 

Grand Valley State University 

Kentwood Police Department 

Drug Enforcement Administration


K9 Unit 



UNIT COMMANDER: Lt. Kip Snyder 

K9 UNIT 


• During 2002 the WYPD K-9 Teams responded to 381 calls for service. 

• The K9 Team was directly responsible for the arrest of 33 suspects, 

the recovery of 2,146 grams of marijuana, 161 grams of cocaine, two 

guns, one explosive device and $250 in cash. 

• The WYPD K-9's are most often called to assist with narcotic complaints, 

followed by B&E's, robbery, alarms and traffic related activities. 

• The K9 Unit conducted: 

Clear Building 45 

Drug Searches 178 

Set Perimeters 11 

Tracks Run 144 

AWARDS: 

• Officer Adams was nationally certified Level II trainer through the 

United States Police Canine Association (USPCA). 

• Officer Bylsma placed 8th at PD 1 USPCA trials. 

“In 2002, Chica was activated as the first WYPD explosive detection dog.” 

K9 TEAMS: 

Officer / K9 Activations_________ 

Ofc. Randy Adams / Baron & Chica 66 

Ofc. Mahoney / Bento 75 

Ofc. Jeff Malzahn / Jake 131 

Ofc. Jeff Bylsma / Max 109 

19 

500 

450 

400 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

356 

K9 Activations 

1998 - 2002 

387 

475 

407 

381 

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 

Calls for Service 

Activity Distribution 

Traffic 

6% 

Robbery 

7% 

Larceny 

2% 

Grand 

Rapids 

22% 

Kentwood 

3% 

Other 

6% 

Alarm 

5% 

B&E 

18% 

Other 

13% 

Use of K9 

Agency Distribution 

Kent 

County 

5% 

Assault 

3% 

Grandville 

4% 

Wyoming 

60% 

Drugs 

46%


Volunteer Activities 

During 2002, 64 trained, uniformed members of the WYPD Senior Volunteer 

Patrol provided 19,314 hours of service. While hours were down 

slightly from the previous year, there was a marked increase in the tasks 

completed. 

Volunteer hours, as determined by the Independent Sector, Washington 

D.C. were valued at $293,379.66. Since its conception in 1996, the Senior 

Patrol has provided 106,268 hours of service. 

Hours served by assignment include: 

Absentee Ballot Delivery 13 Make A Diff. Day 127 

Administrative – Chief’s Office 383 Motor Pool 2,936 

Administrative – RSVP Office 490 Tours of the PD 55 

Lobby Front Desk Reception 1,643 Patrol 7,274 

Det. Bureau & Pawn Shop 1,322 Crime Prevention 167 

Fingerprinting 185 Public Relations 547 

Court/Magistrate Hearings 25 Advocacy 362 

Tech. Support Unit 83 TV Production 195 

Gun Safety Presentations 37 YANA Team 900 

Food Bank 145 Training-In-service 1,724 

Schools/Intergen. Projects 701 

TASKS 

Abandoned Bikes Picked-up 132 

Fire Lane Citations Issued 427 

Fire Lane Warnings 1,821 

Hand. Parking Citations Issued 1,284 

Hand. Parking Warnings Issued 1,120 

Vacation House Checks 2,716 

Subpoenas Served 623 

YANA Visits 356 

• The class of 2002 graduated in November, providing eight 

new members to the patrol. In-service training were held 

monthly. Topics presented included: The Prosecuting 

Attorney’s Office, Water Plant Security, Alzheimer’s 

Programs, Water for People Project, Travel Scams, Judge 

Jelsema, the Probation Office, Bank Fraud, Identity Theft, 

and “Refuse to Be a Victim”. 

• Volunteers have become in after school programs as well 

as providing mentors for Rogers Elementary, Lee Elementary, 

Taft Elementary, West Elementary and West Godwin 

Elementary. Eddie Eagle Gun Safety program, fingerprinting, 

and National Nite Out programs provided to the children. 



RSVP COORDINATOR: Linda Lark 

STAFF: 64 Volunteers 

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol 


20 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

25,000 

21,000 

20,000 

17,004 

15,003 

15,000 

12,163 

10,000 

5,000 

0 

Citation 

37% 

43 41 

RSVP Staff Levels 

Five Year Analysis 

63 

57 

Volunteer Hours Served 

Five Year Analysis 

64 

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 

Handicap Parking & Fire Lane 

Enforcement Distribution 

19,314 

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 

Verbal 

Warning 

63%


ABBOT, Janet 

ABBOT, Stuart 

ANGUS, Hugh 

ANZALUS, Rufino 

BELANGER, Helen 

BLACKPORT, Arthur 

BONT, Donald 

BRIGGS, Norma June 

CLUGSTON, Duane 

COWLES, Mary 

CROWLEY, Barbara 

CUNNINGHAM, Walt 

DAVIS, Donald 

DAVIS, Edward 

DEJONGE, Ernest 

DUTHLER, Jane 

DWARSHUIS, Mick 

DWARSHUIS, Shirley 

DYKSTRA, Claire 

FAVIER, June 

FOOTE, Jim 

GAINEY, Dorothy 

GARD, Darlene 

GEIB, Douglas 

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol 

Staffing 

Senior Volunteers Serving in 2002... 

GEIB, Winnie 

GREEN, Charles 

HAVELHORST, Harry 

HOANG, Khuong 

HOMMINGA, Bill 

HOMMINGA, Geraldine 

JOYCE, Karen Lynn 

KAPE, Ed 

KATSMA, Gus 

LEFURGE, Harold 

LENARTZ, Dorothy 

LUTEY, Earl 

MACLACHLAN, Thomas 

MARION, Terence 

McARTHUR, Evelyn 

21 

McARTHUR, George 

MILLER, Richard 

MOL, Leonard 

MORREN, Charlotte 

NELSON, Robert 

NEUMAN, Herbert 

PAGE, Albert 

REED, Mary Jean 

RHOADS, Curly 

RICH, Margo 

RUSSELL, Bernice 

SHIREY, Richard 

TAYLOR, James 

TERPSTRA, Georgetta 

VADER, Elden 

VANDERHOUT, Charles 

VANDERHOUT, Shelia 

VANDUINEN, Mike 

VANPROOYEN, Norma 

VERBURG, Joan 

VERHOEF, Al 

WILSON, Harrison 

WILSON, Rose 

WYLIE, Ken


T.A.C.T. Data 

During 2002, the Tactical Arrest and Confrontation Team 

(TACT) was activated twenty-three times. The activations 

included sixteen times for narcotics and search warrants, 

five barricaded subjects and two high risk warrant services. 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 

• Members of the team were selected to instruct both Hostage 

Rescue and Tactical Command Tracks at the West 

Michigan Tactical Officers Association fall conference. 

• Again, the WYPD hosted the WMTOA Tactical Pistol 

Match which was attended by 144 tactical officers from 20 

different agencies. Officers Paul Pena and Jill Bishop both 

completed their one-hundredth mission with the team during 

this year. Three of its members were promoted to the 

rank of Sergeant. 

TRAINING ATTENDED: 

National Tactical Officers Associating Fall Conference, WMTO fall 

conference, Tactical Command, Hostage Rescue, Advanced 

Sniper, Entries, Urban Rifle, Submachine Gun Instructor, Simunitions 

Safety Officer, Basic SWAT, and crisis negotiation schools. 

Inservice Training: 

The team provided training in: Firearms, Chemical and Specialty 

Munitions, Entries, Policy, and Vehicle Assaults. 


Tactical Arrest and Confrontation Team 



TACT UNIT COMMANDER: Lt. Paul Anglim 

CRISIS NEG. COMMANDER: Lt. Thomas Groen 

TACT MEMBERS: 

Lt. Paul Anglim Ofc. David Hunt 

Sgt. John McCaw Ofc. Brian Moran 

Sgt. Kurtis Robinson Ofc. Paul Pena 

Sgt. Corey Walendzik Ofc. Jeffrey Whitcomb 

Ofc. Jillain Bishop 

Ofc. Geoffrey Collard CRISIS NEGOTIATORS: 

Ofc. David Durell Lt. Thomas Groen 

Ofc. Kevin French Det. Ron Doll 

Ofc. Brian Hudenko Det. Margaret McKinnon 

Sgt. Ted Kneibel retired from both the department and the team in July of 

2002. Sgt. Kneibel had been a member of the team since its inception 

twenty-eight years ago. His talents will be greatly missed. 

Sgt. Dan Bursma resigned after nine years of service and Det. Joe Steffes 

resigned after four years of service. Officers Brian Moran and Geoffrey 

Collard were selected as replacements. 

22 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

1996 

1997 

TACTICAL INCIDENTS 

By Type 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

Warrants High Risk 

Barricaded Hostage 

2002


W.Y.N.E.T. Activities 

Special Events: 


Wyoming Neighborhood Enforcement Team 


• WYNET officers were involved in five Child Car Seat Inspection 

check lanes in the Grand Rapids area. Two of these events were 

in Wyoming, one at Fire Station III and the other at Classic Chevrolet. 

• WYNET was involved in three hundred special events over the 

year. This number includes sixteen requests for presentations 

that were called in by area businesses, churches or schools not 

normally covered by our usual neighborhood assignments. 

In addition, the five School Liaison Officers presented four 

hundred sixty-three lectures in the area schools. 

• Four Neighborhood Watch lectures were given this past year, involving 

over one hundred citizens of Wyoming. 

• New groups in the city include the Chicago Drive Business Association 

and Division Avenue Neighborhood Coalition. 

• The years events included: Safety Day, Metro-Cities High School 

Police Academy, Safe City for Kids, Celebrate Wyoming/Kid’s 

Game Day and National Night Out. 


UNIT COMMANDER: Lt. Paul Anglim 

UNIT SUPERVISOR: Sgt. Corey Walendzik—Community Policing 

UNIT SUPERVISOR: Sgt. Kirt Zuiderveen—School Liaison 

OFFICER COMMUNITY POLICING DISTRICT 

Ofc. Chris DeBoer Taft/Prairie Parkway 

Ofc. Kevin French 28th & Division / 28th St. East District 

Ofc. David Durell Godfrey-Lee Neighborhood 

Ofc. David Cammenga Division Avenue 

Ofc. D.J. VerHage Godfrey-Lee Neighborhood 

OFFICER SCHOOL LIAISON ASSIGNMENT 

Ofc. Karen Reynolds Rogers High School 

Ofc. Jill Bishop Wyoming Park High School 

Ofc. Patrick Spelman Kelloggsville High School 

Ofc. Jon Paasch Godfrey-Lee High School 

Ofc. Charles Walker Godwin High School 

Personnel: 

In 2002, Ofc. Corey Walendzik was promoted to Sergeant and replaced 

Sgt. Dean Poppema , as the Community Policing Unit Supervisor Ofc. 

Kevin French replaced the vacant 28th St. East District. Ofc. Dave Durell 

replaced Ofc. Monique Salas after she transferred to the Detective Bureau. 

23 

CRIMINAL OPERATIONS: 

• Members of WYNET used current 

crime statistics to analyze where 

crime was occurring and addressed 

those problems using foot patrol and 

plain clothes assignments. 

• Numerous liquor and tobacco stings 

were conducted throughout the year. 

ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 

ARRESTS ADULT 404 

ARRESTS JUVENILE 176 

ASSIST EMS/FIRE 32 

ASSIST MOTORISTS 122 

ASSIST OTHER PO 1,232 

CIT. HAZ. CRASH 239 

CIT. NON-HAZ 598 

CIT. PARK 97 

CIT RADAR 87 

FI CARDS 10 

INC. STATUS 1,370 

INC. SUPP 308 

INC. WRITTEN 787 

INVEST CRASH 93 

INVEST PERSON 4,536 

VEH INVEST 2,549 

VEH STOP 1,266 

VW HAZ 222 

VW NON-HAZ 724 

MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 

BLDG. SECURITY CHECKS 2,539 

CIT/STUD CONT. 59,915 

JUV CT REF 150 

LECTURES 280 

MEETINGS 909 

SPEC EVENTS 530 

TRAINING: 

In addition to the monthly squad training, 

WYNET’s various officers attended training/ 

seminars specific to their assignments including 

D.A.R.E., Bike Training, Chemical and 

Biological Terrorism and Schools, Guns and 

Kids and several others.



Staffing Distribution 

Sworn & Civilian Staffing 


In 2002, six sworn officers were hired, one civilian was hired, and five officers 

retired. 

New hires included : 

Police Officers: 

Spelman, Patrick 02/18/02 Allen, Rory 07/08/02 

Durell, Johanthan 02/18/02 Nagtzaam, Lucas 07/08/02 

Creighton, Curtis 02/18/02 Woods, Alexander 07/08/02 

Civilian Staff: 

Launstein, Stacie 02/25/02 

Retirements Included: 

Anderson , Robert 02/09/02 Kneibel, Theodore 07/05/02 

Chenier, Philip 07/05/02 Rosema, Dan 04/01/02 

Kapteyn, Dave 11/15/02 

Year 2002 rates based solely on sworn law enforcement personnel 

showed the national average for all cities was 2.4 officers per 1,000 inhabitants. 

Geographically, the Midwest reported 2.2 sworn personnel, 

while the Wyoming Police Department reported 1.5 per 1,000 residents. 

Civilian employees made up 29.4 percent of the nations law enforcement 

force. Civilians represented 39.4 percent of suburban populations, while 

the Wyoming Police Department civilian employees made up 26.7 percent 

of the total force. 

T.S.U. 

6% 


17% 


13% 

Total Personnel Distribution 

by Division 

140 Sworn & Civilian 

Records Mgt. 

6% 

Administration 

4% 

Patrol 

58% 

Total Sworn Officers 

by Assignment 

103 Sworn 

Administration 

3% 


5% 


13% 

Patrol 

75% 

24 

3 

2.5 

2 

1.5 

1 

0.5 

0 

45 

40 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

3.5 

3 

2.5 

2 

1.5 

1 

0.5 

0 

Sworn Staffing 

National Comparative Analysis 

Number and Rate Per 1,000 Inhabitants 

1.5 

2.2 

2.4 

Wyoming Midwest National 

Civilian Staffing 


Percent of Law Enforcement Force 

26.7 

Total Staffing 


Number and Rate Per 1,000 Inhabitants 

2 

39.4 

2.8 

29.4 

Wyoming Midwest National 

3.1 

Wyoming Midwest National



• In 2002, the Wyoming Police Department 

received 40,379 calls for service. 

• The largest volume of calls for service were 

received between the hours of 3:00 P.M. 

and 5:00 P.M., while the lowest calls were 

received between 4:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. 

• The largest volume of calls for service were 

received on Friday, while the lowest volume 

were received on Sunday. 

• The largest volume of calls for service are 

received during the month of July, while the 

lowest volume are received during February. 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

6500 

6000 

5500 

5000 

4000 

3500 

3000 

2500 

12am 

2am 

Calls for Service Totals 

Hourly 

4am 

6am 

8am 

10am 

12pm 


Daily 

Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 


Monthly 

Jan 

Feb 

Mar 

Apr 

May 

Jun 

Jul 

Aug 


10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

2pm 

4pm 

6pm 

8pm 

10pm 

Sep 

Oct 

Nov 

Dec 

25 

42,000 

40,000 

38,000 

36,000 

34,000 

43000 

41000 

39000 

37000 

35000 


1993 - 2002 

39,729 

35,957 

40,270 40,282 

40,475 

39,343 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

39,668 

39,504 


10 Year Trend 

39,612 

40,379 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002


Arrest Charges Data 

Juvenile vs. Adult Arrest Charges Data 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

Juvenile & Adult Defined 

Under Michigan law, the definition of a juvenile 

is a person who is under 17 years of 

age, and an adult is someone who is 17 and 

older. 

• In 2002, 1,463 arrest charges were to 

juveniles, while 9,499 arrest charges 

were to adults. 

• During 2002, the total juvenile arrest 

charges decreased by 8 percent, 

while adult arrest charges remained 

unchanged. 

• The total 2002 juvenile and adult arrest 

charges decreased by 1 percent 

from the 2001 totals. 

• Of those arrest charges, 87 percent 

were adults and 13 percent were juveniles. 

• Sixty-six percent of the juvenile arrest 

charges were to Wyoming residents, 

while thirty-four percent were nonresident. 

• Twenty-seven percent of the adult arrest 

charges were to Wyoming residents, 

while seventy-three percent 

were non-residents. 

• Since 1995, total arrests increased by 

24%. 

26 

12,000 

11,000 

10,000 

9,000 

8,000 

11000 

10000 

9000 

8000 

Juvenile vs. Adult 

Arrest Charges Distribution 

8,974 

Adult 

87% 

Juvenile 

13% 

Total Arrest Charges 

1993 - 2002 

9,250 

1993 

1994 

1995 

8,821 

9,393 

11,470 

10,536 10,912 

10,219 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

Total Arrest Charges 

10 Year Trend 

11,115 10,962 

2000 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002


Crime Index Defined 

Uniform Crime Index, Part 1 Offenses 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

The Crime Index is composed of selected 

offenses used to gauge fluctuations 

in the overall volume and rate of 

crime reported to law enforcement. The 

offenses included are the violent crimes 

of murder and non-negligent manslaughter, 

forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated 

assault and the property crimes of 

burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle 

theft, and arson. 

Crime Index Offense Data 

• In 2002, 2,877 crime index offenses 

were reported to the Wyoming Police 

Department. 

• Based upon a population of 70,000, 

the City of Wyoming rate for crime 

index offenses was 4,110 per 

100,000 inhabitants. 

• The 2001 national crime index rate 

for cities outside metropolitan areas 

was 4,450 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

Geographically, the Midwest crime 

index rate was 3,988 per 100,000; 

while the U.S. rate was 4,160 offenses 

per 100,000 inhabitants. 

• The 2002 WYPD UCR Part 1 crime 

index rate increased 6% from the 

2001 index rate. 

• This 2002 WYPD UCR Part 1 crime 

index rate was 26 percent lower than 

the 1995 rate. 

27 

4,200 

3,700 

3,200 

2,700 

4500 

4300 

4100 

3900 

3700 

3500 

3300 

3100 

2900 

2700 

Total Index Crime Reported 

Offense Distribution 

Property 

Crime 

27% 

4,280 

Minor 

Crime 

30% 

Violent 

Crime 

3% 

Crime Index Totals 

1993 - 2002 

3,662 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

3,910 

4,017 

3,440 

1997 

1998 

1999 

Crime Index Totals 

Ten Year Trend 

Non- 

Index 

Crime 

40% 

2,851 

2,877 

2,805 2,714 2,707 

2000 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002


Violent Crime Defined 

Crime Index Offense Data 

Violent Crime 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

Violent Crime is composed of four offenses: 

murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, 

forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated 

assault. All violent crimes involve 

force or threat of force. 

• During 2002, approximately 285 violent 

crimes were reported to the 

Wyoming Police Department. 


the adjusted violent crime rate for 

the City of Wyoming was 407 per 


• The 2001 national average rate for 

violent crime offenses for cities outside 

metropolitan areas was 392.8 

per 100,000 inhabitants. Geographically, 

the Midwest violent crime rate 

was 432 per 100,000; while the U.S. 

rate was 504.4 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

• The 2002 WYPD Uniform Crime Report 

Part 1 violent crime index rate 

was 6 percent lower than 2001. 

• The 2002 WYPD Uniform Crime Report, 

Part 1 violent crime index rate 

was 20 percent lower than the 1995 

rate. 

28 

385 

335 

285 

235 

385 

335 

285 

235 

Agg. 

Assault 

64% 

421 

Violent Crime Reported 


Murder 

0% 

Rape 

18% 

Violent Crime Totals 

1993 - 2002 

353 

314 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

328 

324 

334 

1997 

1998 

1999 

236 

Violent Crime Totals 


Robbery 

18% 

236 

285 

2000 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002


Homicide Defined 

Homicide Offense Data 

Homicide 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter, 

as defined in the Uniform Reporting 

Program, is the willful non-negligent killing 

of one human being by another. 

• During 2002, one offense of 

homicide was reported to the 


• Three persons were arrested for the 

murder of Jerry A. Steinberg and 

await trial. 

• The 2001 national average murder 

rate for cities outside metropolitan 

areas was 3.5 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

Geographically, the Midwest 

murder rate was 5.3 per 100,000; 

while the U.S. rate was 5.6 murders 


29 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

2 



0 

Homicide 

1% 

All Other 

Violent 

Crime 

99% 

Homicide Totals 

1993 - 2002 

3 

3 

3 

2 

1 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002 

Homicide Totals 


1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002 

1 

2 

1


Rape Defined 

Rape Offense Data 

Rape 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

Forcible Rape, as defined in the Uniform 

Crime Report Program is the carnal 

knowledge of a person forcibly and 

against their will. Assaults or attempts 

to commit rape by force or threat of force 

are also included.; however, statutory 

rape (without force) and other sex offenses 

are excluded. 

• In 2002, 52 offenses of rape were reported 

to the Wyoming Police Department. 


the adjusted rape rate for the City of 

Wyoming was 74.2 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

• The 2001 national average rape rate 

for cities outside metropolitan areas 

was 67.7 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

Geographically, the Midwest rape 

rate was 68 per 100,000; while the 

U.S. rate was 62.7 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

• The 2002 WYPD rape rate was 17 

percent lower than 2001. 

• The 2002 WYPD rape rate is 21 percent 

lower than the 1995 rate. 

30 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

70 

60 

50 

40 



Rape 

18% 

64 

66 

“Specific Offense 

Data Not Available 

Prior to 1994” 

Rape Totals 

1993 - 2002 

47 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

“Specific Offense 

Data Not Available 

Prior to 1994” 

69 

56 

1997 

1998 

1999 

Rape Totals 


1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

All Other 

Violent 

Crime 

82% 

40 

48 

62 

2000 

2001 

2002 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002 

52


Robbery Defined 

Robbery Offense Data 

Robbery 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

Robbery is the taking or attempting to 

take anything of value from the care, 

custody, or control of a person or persons 

by force or threat of force or violence 

and/or by putting the victim in fear. 

• In 2002, 52 offenses of robbery were 

reported to the Wyoming Police 

Department. 


the adjusted robbery rate for the 

City of Wyoming was 74.2 per 


• The 2001 national average robbery 




robbery rate was 129.1 per 100,000; 

while the U.S. rate was 146.8 per 


• The 2002 WYPD robbery rate was 

2 percent lower than 2001. 

• The 2002 WYPD robbery rate is 52 

percent lower than the 1995 rate. 

31 

110 

90 

70 

50 

115 

105 

95 

85 

75 

65 

55 



Robbery 

15% 

118 

105 

Robbery Totals 

1993 - 2002 

76 

95 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

80 

All Other 

Violent 

Crime 

85% 

69 

Robbery Totals 


58 

1998 

1999 

2000 

60 

53 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002 

52


Aggravated Assault Defined 

Aggravated Assault Offense Data 

Aggravated Assault 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

Aggravated assault is the unlawful attack 

by one person upon another for the 

purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated 

bodily injury. This type of assault 

is usually accompanied by the use of a 

weapon or by means likely to produce 

death or great bodily harm. 

• During 2002, 181 offenses of aggravated 

assault were reported to the 



the adjusted aggravated assault 

rate for the City of Wyoming was 

258.6 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

• The 2001 national average aggravated 

assault rate for cities outside 

metropolitan areas was 295.5 per 

100,000 inhabitants. Geographically, 

the Midwest aggravated assault 

rate was 263.5 per 100,000; 

while the U.S. rate was 343.6 per 


• The 2002 WYPD aggravated assault 

rate was 2 percent lower than 2001. 

• The 2002 WYPD aggravated assault 

rate remained unchanged from the 

1995 rate. 

32 

Agg. 

Assault 

64% 

225 

205 

185 

165 

145 

125 

205 

185 

165 

145 

125 



Aggravated Assault Totals 

1993 - 2002 

166 

184 

169 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

183 

172 

207 

1997 

1998 

1999 

137 

Aggravated Assault Totals 


All Other 

Violent 

Crime 

36% 

128 

184 

2000 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002 

181


Property Crime Defined 

Property Crime Offense Data 

UCR Property Crime Index 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

Violent Crime Property Crime includes 

the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, 

motor vehicle theft, arson. The object of 

the theft-type offenses is the taking of 

money and property, but there is no 

force or threat of force against the victims. 

Arson is included since it involves 

the destruction of property; its victims 

maybe subjected to force. 

• During 2002, 2,592 property crimes 


Department. 


the adjusted property crime rate for 

the City of Wyoming was 3,702.8 

per 100,000. 

• The 2001 national average rate for 

property crime offenses for cities 

outside metropolitan areas was 

4057.6 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

Geographically, the Midwest property 

crime rate was 3,559 per 

100,000; while the U.S. rate was 

3,656 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

• The 2002 WYPD property crime rate 

was 7 percent higher than 2001. 

• The 2002 WYPD property crime 

rate is 30 percent lower than the 

1995 rate 

33 

3,900 

3,400 

2,900 

2,400 

3900 

3400 

2900 

2400 

Property Crime Reported 


Burglary 

28% 

Motor 

Vehicle 

Theft 

9% 

3,241 

Arson 

1% 

Property Crime Totals 

1993 - 2002 

3,530 3,703 3,582 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

2,471 

3,116 

1997 

1998 

2,615 

2,465 

Property Crime Totals 


Larceny 

62% 

2,406 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2,592 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002


Burglary Defined 

Burglary Offense Data 

Burglary 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

The Uniform Crime Reporting Program 

defines burglary as the unlawful entry of 

a structure to commit a felony or theft. 

The use of force to gain entry is not required 

to classify an offense of burglary. 

Burglary for this Program is categorized 

into three sub-classifications: forcible 

entry, unlawful entry where no force is 

used, and attempted forcible entry. 

• During 2002, 724 burglaries were 

reported to the Wyoming Police Department. 


the adjusted burglary rate for the 

City of Wyoming was 1,034 per 

100,000. 

• The 2001 national average burglary 




burglary rate was 667.7 per 

100,000 inhabitants; while the U.S. 

rate was 740.8 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

• The 2002 WYPD burglary rate was 

20 percent higher than 2001. Of 

this increase, the cause specifically 

relates to garage break-ins where 

doors were unlocked. 

• The 2002 WYPD Burglary rate was 

6 percent lower than the 1995 rate. 

34 

800 

750 

700 

650 

600 

800 

780 

760 

740 

720 

700 

680 

660 

640 

620 

600 

Burglary 

28% 



668 667 

Burglary Totals 

1993 - 2002 

772 739 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

754 759 

614 

Burglary Totals 


1998 

1999 

2000 

All Other 

Property 

Crime 

72% 

615 

604 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002 

724


Larceny Defined 

Larceny Offense Data 

Larceny 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

The Uniform Crime Report defines Larceny-theft 

as the unlawful taking, carrying, 

leading, or riding away of property 

from the possession or constructive possession 

of another. It includes crimes 

such as shoplifting, purse-snatching, 

thefts from motor vehicles, bicycle thefts, 

etc. 

• During 2002, 1,607 larcenies were 

reported to the Wyoming Police Department. 


the adjusted larceny rate for the City 

of Wyoming was 2,296 per 100,000 

inhabitants. 

• The 2001 national average larceny 


areas was 3,088 per 100,000 inhabitants. 


larceny rate was 2,491 per 

100,000 inhabitants; while the U.S. 

rate was 2,484 per 100,000 inhabitants. 

• The 2002 WYPD larceny rate was 4 

percent higher than 2001. 

• The 2002 WYPD larceny rate is 38 


35 

Larceny 

62% 

2,800 

2,300 

1,800 

1,300 

2900 

2400 

1900 

1400 



2,243 

2,559 

Larceny Totals 

1993 - 2002 

2,609 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

2,453 

1,670 

2,057 

1,422 

1997 

1998 

1999 

Larceny Totals 

10 Year Trend 

1,568 

All Other 

Property 

Crime 

38% 

1,540 

1,607 

2000 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002


Motor Vehicle Defined 

Motor Vehicle Offense Data 

Motor Vehicle Theft 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

Defined as the theft or attempted theft of 

a motor vehicle, this offense category includes 

the stealing of automobiles, 

buses, trucks, snowmobiles, motorcycles, 

motor scooters, etc. The definition 

excludes the taking of a motor vehicle 

for temporary use by those persons having 

lawful access. 

• During 2002, 244 motor vehicle 

thefts were reported to the Wyoming 

Police Department. 


the adjusted motor vehicle theft rate 

for the City of Wyoming was 349 


• The 2001 national average motor 

vehicle theft rate for cities outside 

metropolitan areas was 205.5 per 

100,000 inhabitants. Geographically, 

the Midwest motor vehicle 

rate was 379.9 per 100,000; while 

the U.S. rate was 430.6 per 100,000 

inhabitants. 

• The 2002 WYPD motor vehicle theft 

rate remains unchanged from 2001. 

• The 2002 WYPD motor vehicle theft 

rate is 17 percent lower than the 

1995 rate. 

36 

375 

325 

275 

225 

375 

325 

275 

225 

310 



Motor 

Vehicle 

Theft 

9% 

Motor Vehicle Theft Totals 

1993 - 2002 

269 

295 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

364 

All Other 

Property 

Crime 

91% 

283 

270 

309 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

Motor Vehicle Theft Totals 


250 

245 

244 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002


Arson Defined 

Arson Offense Data 

Arson 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

Arson is defined by the Uniform Crime 

Reporting Program as any willful or malicious 

burning or attempt to burn, with or 

without intent to defraud a dwelling 

house, public building, motor vehicle or 

aircraft, personal property of another, 

etc. Only fires determined through investigation 

to have been willfully or maliciously 

set are classified as arsons. 

Fires of suspicious or unknown origins 

are excluded. 

• During 2002, 17 cases of arson 


Department. 


the adjusted arson rate for the City 

of Wyoming was 24.2 per 100,000 

inhabitants. 

• The 2001 national average arson 




arson rate was 31.5 per 100,000; 

while the U.S. arson rate was 35.5 


• The 2002 WYPD arson rate remains 

unchanged from 2001. 

• The 2002 WYPD arson rate is 35 


37 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

20 



25 

26 

Arson 

1% 

Arson Totals 

1993 - 2002 

27 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

All Other 

Property 

Crime 

99% 

22 

20 

Arson Totals 


24 

1998 

1999 

2000 

32 

17 

17 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002


Negligent Manslaughter 

Non-Aggravated Assault 

Forgery & Counterfeiting 

Fraud 

Embezzlement 

Stolen Property 

Weapons Offenses 

Prostitution & Vice 

Sex Offenses 

Narcotic Laws 

Gambling 

Offense Reported 

Offenses Against Family & 

Children 

Driving Under the Influence 

Liquor Laws 

Disorderly Conduct 

Other Minor Offenses 

Non-Index Offense Analysis 


Deaths determined by police investigation to be 

primarily caused by gross negligence (except motor 

vehicle accidents). 

An unlawful physical attack by one person upon 

another, where no weapon is present and no severe 

injury occurs. 

The making, altering, uttering, or possessing with 

intent to defraud, anything false in the semblance of 

that which is true. 

1 1 Unchanged 

1,125 1,110 1% 

72 49 47% 

The fraudulent conversion and obtaining money or 

property by false pretense. 549 1,021 -46% 

The illegal taking, misapplying, or misappropriating 

of money, or other things of value which have been 

entrusted to ones care, custody or control. 

57 65 -12% 

The buying, receiving, or possessing personal property 

of another which has been criminally taken. 62 43 44% 

The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the 

manufacture, sell, purchase, transportation, possession, 

concealment, or use of firearms, or other 

deadly weapon. 

The Illegal activities related to engaging in normal or 

deviate, heterosexual or homosexual acts for profit 

or gain. 

The illegal acts done for sexual stimulation or gratification, 

or involving display or exposure of sexual 

organs. Rape and prostitution not included. 

30 28 7% 

49 48 2% 

180 160 13% 

The unlawful possession, use, sale, growing, manufacturing, 

and making of illegal drugs. 601 591 2% 

Unlawful engaging in playing, operating, and assisting 

in operating a game of chance for money or 

some other stake. 

Definition 

Any non-violent offenses by a member of a family 

which threatens the unity of the family, the physical 

or economic welfare or morals or members of the 

family. 

2002 

2001 

% Change 

0 0 Unchanged 

73 84 -13% 

The driving or operating of any vehicle while under 

the influence of liquor or drugs. 295 280 5% 

Unlawfully acquiring, manufacturing, transporting, or 

selling intoxicating alcoholic liquor. 349 342 2% 

Offense which disturbs the peace and tranquility of 

the community in general. 319 354 9% 

All other criminal activity (including drunkenness, 

vagrancy, curfew, loitering and runaways.) 2,607 2,881 -10% 

Total 2002 Violent Crime is Down 10% 

Total 2002 non-index crime is Down 10% 

Total of all other 2002 minor crime is Down 10% 

Overall reported crime in 2002 is Down 5% 

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Traffic Accident Data 

• During 2002, 2,891 accidents were reported to 

the Wyoming Police Department. 

Traffic Accident Summary 

10 Year Trend 1993-2002 

• Approximately 73% of all accidents were limited 

to property damage to the motor vehicles, while 

27% involved a personal injury. 

• In 2002, there were six fatalities within the Wyoming 

city limits. 

• The 2002 accident rate remains unchanged from 

2001. 

• The 2002 accident rate is 13 percent lower than 

the 1995 rate. 

• Most accidents occurred on Friday, while the 

least number of accidents occurred on Sunday. 

• The majority of accidents occurred between 2:00 

P.M. and 5:00 P.M. The least number of accidents 

occurred between 3:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. 

• The top ten hazardous actions that resulted in a 

motor vehicle accident were: 

1. Unable to Stop 

2. Failure to Yield 

3. Improper Backing 

4. Disregard Traffic Control Device 

5. Improper Lane Use 

6. Speed Too Fast 

7. Improper Turn 

8. Improper Passing 

9. Drove Left of Center 

10. Drove the Wrong Way 

39 

3,550 

3,300 

3,050 

2,800 

3550 

3300 

3050 

2800 

Personal 

Injury 

27% 

3,238 

Traffic Accident 

Percent Distribution 

Traffic Accident Totals 

1993 - 2002 

3,619 

3,321 

2,930 

3,466 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

3,141 

2,869 

Property 

Damage 

73% 

3,181 

1998 

1999 

2000 

Traffic Accident Totals 


2,845 

2,891 

2001 

2002 

1993 

1994 

1995 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002

Staffing Data - City of Wyoming

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