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Strategic Priorities
• Focus on effective use of data and technology
• Strengthen community and City
relations and partnerships
• Enhance the professionalism of
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• Strengthen our leadership system
• Build a high engagement culture
• Build a responsive organization
structure that assures efficient and
effective deployment of resources
Core Values
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork
2020 ANNUAL REPORT
Table of Contents
Message from the Chief.....................................................2 Traffic Safety&Photo Enforcement...................................15
Command Staff...................................................................3 Community Service Officers..............................................16
Strategic Plan Accomplishments....................................4-5 Commercial Investigation Unit...........................................16
Organizational Structure....................................................6 Commercial Crimes Unit.....................................................17
DepartmentBudget............................................................7 Drug Investigations............................................................18
COVID-19 Pandemic........................................................8-9 School Resource Officers...................................................19
Social Justice&Racial Equity...........................................10 I Records Management Unit................................................20
Police Services Levy.........................................................12 Property&Evidence...........................................................21
Patrol.................................................................................13 Crime Analyst.....................................................................22
K-9 Unit.............................................................................14 Executive Staff...................................................................22
Training..............................................................................23
Force Response.................................................................23
Crime Statistics.............................................................24-25
Community Connections..............................................26-27
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Awards&Milestones....................................................28-29
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SPECIAL NOTE:Photos included in this Annual Report were
taken at various times over the course of 2020,under
emerging guidance for mask wearing and physical distancing.
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Message from the Chief
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people would agree,2020 We introduced photo traffic enforcement at
was aunique and historic year. three intersections along Pacific Hwy(99W)
Desite its many challenges,we at 72nd Avenue,Hall Boulevard and Durham
also experienced opportunities for growth Road.Citations for red light and speed
and change. violations are numbering in the thousands
and we are working to keep up with the
In the early spring,the spread of the additional workload.
COVID-19 virus revolutionized the way we
work. In the interest of health and safety,we Then in late spring,with the murder of
limited in-person contacts to emergencies George Floyd in Minneapolis,communities '
and crimes in progress,took more phone all over the country called for racial justice
and online reports for non-emergencies, and changes in policing.The actions of a
closed the lobby to the public,maximized few people that day changed the way this
remote work for executive staff and nation sees every man and woman who
launched a new decontamination process for wears a badge.In response to thousands of
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our workspaces,uniforms and patrol cars. questions and concerns expressed by our
own residents,I worked with the Mayor to
The pandemic also meant the countless address some of the issues that were raised
community events and in-person gatherings through live virtual listening sessions with within our department.The PSAB had its
planned for the year had to be canceled. first meeting in December 2020 and we
the public. I am proud to say that many of
We adapted and began focusing on virtual the reforms being called for were policies we will share future accomplishments as they
events and launched our first Facebook live already had in place—however, I also know happen.
Chat with the Chief series.With schools and there is more work to do. I welcome these
libraries closed,we also created a series I also had the opportunity this year to
difficult,complex conversations and my door serve as not only Police Chief but also the
of YouTube videos featuring our officers is s open.
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reading books for young children in our Y p Interim Assistant City Manager.Through
community,called Bedtime Stories with It was in this season that we launched the this new role,I've had the chance "open
Tigard PD. Police Transparency web page at my viewfinder"in a broader contexxtt to
ww.tigard-or.gov/police/transparency.php understand how the entire city government
www.tigard-or.gov/police/transparency.php
in May,we were overwhelmed and wgive community members information works.The priority is working in partnership
humbled by our community's generosity in to about police stops,use b force,crime with the entire City of Tigard Leadership
passing a five-year Police Services Levy.This statistics,calls for service,our policy Team to focus on the refreshed strategic
funding will allow us to hire eight additional manual and much more. I hope you'll plan,and the creation and implementation of
patrol officers to respond to increased calls find u useful in learning more about our the Anti-Racism Action Plan.
for service,add one school resource officer department and our values.
and train all sworn officers in advanced p There's no doubt,it's been a tough year.
crisis intervention and de-escalation to As a result of community conversations, But I'm proud of the men and women of this
address an increase in mental health crises we will be modifying our School Resource department and the work they do every day.
in our community. Officer program in partnership with the I believe that through these challenges
Tigard-Tualatin School District.Going we will rise to even greater heights as
Also this year,we launched our online forward,we will also be involved in the we continue to meet the needs of this
reporting system,allowing people to make newly-created Public Safety Advisory Board. community in the coming year.
a police report for non-emergency events at While this was a City of Tigard initiative,the Sincerely,
www.tigard-or.gov/report-a-crime/index. police department plays a very active role in
php.Already,we've seen nearly 300 reports the PSAB,along with community members % CC
come in through this easy-to-use resource. and other stakeholders,to examine where
additional improvements can be made Chief Kathy McAlpine
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Left to Right:Lieutenant Neil Charlton,Commander James McDonald,Chief Kathy McAlpine,Lieutenant Mike Eskew,Commander Robert Rogers,Lieutenant Brad Sitton
The Tigard Police Department is led by Police Chief Kathy McAlpine.Two commanders serve directly under her and three lieutenants report directly
to the commanders.This organizational structure makes up the department's Command Staff. Under this structure,the Police Chief oversees all
department operations and policies,while commanders and lieutenants are responsible for managing individual programs and specialty units.
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2020 Annual Report • PAGE 3
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Strate
ic Plan Accomplishments
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Focus on Effective Use of Data & Technology
• Launched online reporting in June,allowing residents to make a police report for certain
non-emergency crimes.
► By year's end,299 reports had been submitted.This represents an estimated savings of 450
hours of police officer time when compared to taking a report in person.To learn more,visit
www.tigard-or.gov/report-a-crime/index.php.
• Launched photo traffic enforcement at three intersections along SW Pacific Highway(99W)in Tigard:SW 72nd Avenue(monitoring
red light and speed violations),SW Hall Boulevard(red light and speed)and Durham Road(red light only).
► Tickets began to be issued for red light violations on 3/11/20,and 2,495 tickets were issued for the year
► Tickets for speed violations began to be issued on 7/14/20,and 11,304 tickets were issued for the year.
Month over month,we saw the number of violations drop,making our roads safer for drivers,bicyclists
and pedestrians.
• Although a limited number of officers currently wear body cameras,we began testing new,integrated body
camera technology in anticipation of issuing them department-wide in the near future.
Strengthen Our Leadership System
• Executive Leadership attended several virtual trainings and conferences regarding police reform and current
policing issues,including the Obama Foundation's My Brother's Keeper series on re-imagining policing. `
• Continued participation by Chief McAlpine as an Oregon Association Chiefs of Police(OACP)board member, `
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training(DPSST)Police Policy Committee member and OACP
Homelessness Task Force member.
Enhance the Professionalism of the Department
• Created a position for a Professional Standards Sergeant,who will be responsible for the broad oversight
of the internal affairs process,training management,force response and supervision of the School
Resource Officers.
• Began training officers in advanced crisis intervention and de-escalation,one of the outcomes of the May
levy. Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting in-person training,we conducted a 2-hour virtual training on
(> de-escalation techniques.The rest of the curriculum is designed for in-person participation and will be
given once restrictions are lifted.
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Strengthen Community, City Relations, & Partnerships
• Assisted in the development of the Public Safety Advisory Board(PSAB),a group of local residents and community
stakeholders tasked with evaluating Tigard Police policies and practices.
• Hosted five Virtual Chats with the Chief live on Facebook to connect with the community and I
answer questions about the department, including one in Spanish.
• Launched the`Bedtime Stories with Tigard Police'video series on our Facebook page and
YouTube channel,where officers and staff read bedtime stories virtually to connect with pop
local children and families as the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools and libraries to close.
Between April and June,16 videos were produced,and we brought back an encore`Holiday
Style' edition featuring another
3 videos in December.
• Expanded our social media presence with the addition of Instagram (@Tigard Police)and the Neighbors by Ring app.
• Joined the Tigard-Tualatin School District,Tualatin Police,students and families in community conversations about the
future of the School Resource Officer(SRO) program and created an in-depth report on the program for public review.
Build A High Engagement Culture
4OLIC Held several virtual community meetings to respond to hundreds of questions and comments after the killing of
_ George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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• Created a Police Transparency web page to allow community members to easily access information related to
policing in Tigard,including data,policies,our values and vision,and messages from our department.
Build A Responsive Organization Structure Assuring
Efficient & Effective Resource Deployment
• Hired additional officers thanks to the passage of the May levy to ensure we have adequate coverage throughout
the city and faster emergency response times.
• Assigned one Community Service Officer(CSO)to focus on compassionate outreach with the houseless
community,including connecting with several community groups that provide resources and solutions for
people in need.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT - FY 2020-2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Organizational Structure
CHIEFS GENERAL FUND
OFFICE FTE 5.0 CHIEF OF BUSINESS COMMUNITY PUBLIC
POLICE ANALYSIS ENGAGEMENT INFORMATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL POLICE
FUND LEVY
56.0 8.0 PATROL K-9 TRAFFIC TRANSIT
SERVICES
GENERAL POLICE SCHOOL
FUND LEVY CRIME PROPERTY
ANALYST &EVIDENCE RECORDS RESOURCE INVESTIGATIONS
25.E 3.0 OFFICERS
COMMERCIAL CRIMINAL DRUG
CRIMES UNIT INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATIONS
UNIT
16 70.0
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT - FY 2020-2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Departmental Budget
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7.5% A Total Budget
$21 .8 Million
Personnel Services
Salaries I Benefits
$14.7 MILLION
Interdepartmental
Human Resources I Information Technology I
Fleet, Facilities I Finance,Accounting
$3.8 MILLION
Materials &Services
Equipment I Supplies I Training I
Contracts(Photo Enforcement,911 Dispatch,Software Licenses)
$2.9 MILLION
Capital Outlay
Vehicles
Note:These figures include the current year funding for the Police Levy.
$383 THOUSAND Numbers may not add precisely due to rounding.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
COVID -19
We never could have predicted all the ways
the COVID-19 viral pandemic would affect our
department in 2020. From wearing masks and procuring
personal protective equipment(PPE)for our officers,to learning new
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impacted everything we do.
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A large donation from Home Depot of gloves,protective full-body suits and
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One of the many generous donations from the community during the pandemic.
Our officers received snacks,goodies,hand sanitizer,masks and hand-written
cards from countless people.
Officer Stone showing fellow officers how to properly wear a mask.
As essential workers,our officers continued working in the community
as knowledge of the virus and how it spreads continued to evolve.
Despite the confusion and,in some cases,fear for their own families,
they never backed down from the job. In responding to police calls, -
officers and/or dispatchers asked COVID-19 screening questions so
officers could wear the necessary amount of PPE to limit exposure.
Officers were also encouraged to have people meet them outside
when possible to avoid entering multiple homes in the course of a
shift and took phone reports in lieu of responding in person for most PIfl
non-emergency calls.Self-initiated contacts were limited to life-safety �� r
issues. Non-critical trainings that required travel were canceled,and The first donation of hand sanitizer to the Tigard Police Department,specially
in-person shift briefings were moved to a remote platform. formulated by Rose City Distilling.
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The pandemic also meant that contingency plans had to be developed
in case patrol officers became positive for the virus and could not —
report to work.This included plans to:move officers in specialty units +�
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back to patrol,change schedules to 12-hour shifts so fewer people
could cover more of the day and deny vacation requests due to
minimum shift staffing requirements.
The police department also had representatives serving in the city's
virtual Emergency Operations Center(EOC)to coordinate health --
information from Washington County,distribute PPE to our officers
and essential workers,manage internal and external communications,
answer community questions and much more. �~�
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Jacto North America donated four backpack sprayers used to decontaminate An officer using a backpack sprayer loaded with sanitizing solution to
patrol cars. decontaminate the back of a patrol car,where a person under arrest would sit.
While our response to police calls and service to the community
was never interrupted,our lobby closed to the public in early spring
' in accordance with state guidelines to limit the spread of the virus.
As our first responders continued to serve while everyone else was
encouraged to stay home,we saw a flood of donations from the
community,including hand sanitizer,masks and hand-written notes
of appreciation.We also received backpack-style sprayers which
officers used to regularly sanitize their patrol cars and uniforms.Like
I every other organization in Oregon,our meetings(both internal and
those with community groups)moved to a virtual platform to support
health and safety for all.From virtual Chat with the Chief sessions,to
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online neighborhood watch meetings and drive-by birthday celebration
parades,we worked to maintain our ties with the community as much
Chief McAlpine holding a virtual meeting with members of her Executive Staff. as possible.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Social
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Calls for social justice and racial equity grew loud across the Portland We also launched the Police Transparency Page,www.tigard-or.
metro area after George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis, gov/police/transparency.php,in late July,as a single place where
Minnesota on May 25,2020. In the days and months that followed, the public can find a wealth of information about our department and
we received more than 1,000 communications between our policing in Tigard,including crime and stop data,policies,our values
department and City Council,by phone,email and social media.In and vision,messages from the Chief,actions we are taking and goals
many cases,community members asked about the policies and values for the future.We hope you will visit it often as updates are
of this department. continually posted.
Chief Kathy McAlpine publicly condemned the actions of the police �,
officers in Minneapolis in a video message and in a joint statement ;' p Lj
with other metro-area law enforcement agencies. In June and July, ;
Chief McAlpine and Commander James McDonald hosted or joined; '°`,r' e , r77Et
five virtual meetings to answer questions and listen to community
concerns.Each hour-long session was live on Facebook and members
of the public joined the conversation in real-time.The videos are also JOINT STATEMENT FROM METRO AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT
posted on our YouTube channel for reference at any time PARTNERS
(@Tigard Police). May 28,2020
An evaluation of our School Resource Officer(SRO)program was also We stand together as law enforcement professionals in the Portland
born out of the social justice movement.The Tigard-Tualatin School Metropolitan Area to condemn the tactics and actions demonstrated in
Minneapolis,Minnesota.It is our job to protect life and increase public
District(TTSD)met Collaboratively with Students,families,Community safety within our communities.The incident in Minneapolis does not
stakeholders and Tigard Police to determine how best to meet the reflect our value of the sanctity of life or the code of ethics we have
needs of this community.After many months of listening sessions, sworn to uphold.It is disheartening when the actions of so few tarnish
interviews,community and student surveys,the decision was made to the noble profession that we have dedicated our lives to.We are
continue with a revised SRO program.Additional information can be committed to maintaining and strengthening the trust of our communities
found on the SRO page of this report. who grant us the privilege to serve them.
Sincerely,
The Tigard Police Department is proud that many of the calls for action
and change that community members brought forward were steps � k �u
we had undertaken prior to George Floyd's death. For instance,Chief Sheriff Pat Garrett Sheriff Craig Roberts
McAlpine shared that our department already met seven of the eight Washington County Sheriff's Office Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
initiatives in the'8 Can't Wait'campaign,carotid chokeholds were
removed from department policy in 2018,we already use dash cameras Sheriff Michael Reese Chief Jami Resch
and some of our officers wear body cameras(examples include K-9 Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Portland Police Bureau
handlers,motors officers,school resource officers,community service 1',"�� —
officers and the traffic sergeant). Chief Jason Wallis Chief Bill Steele
Port of Portland Police Department Tualatin Police Department
TPD Chief KMAC @TPDchiefkmac•Jun 8,2020 n
Tigard BLM March.Thank you Tigard community for k�IT go
inviting me to walk with you.500+people came out to Chief Kathy McAlpine Chief Jeff Groth
support change. Tigard Police Department Sherwood Police Department
+ Chief Henry Reimann
Forest Grove Police Department
In May,Chief McAlpine joined other law enforcement leaders in signing a letter
condemning the tactics and actions demonstrated in Minneapolis,Minnesota in
the death of George Floyd.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
ADVISORY BOARD PSAB
One of the ideas that grew from community input and City Council MEMBERS
discussion was the creation of the Public Safety Advisory Board(PSAB).
The police department had an active role in helping create the PSAB,
which is meant to review and evaluate various topics related to policing
in Tigard.Board members are particularly interested in how officers are
selected for hire and how background investigations are conducted,
and may consider topics including body cameras,training,community Tigard
police oversight,use of force,mental health response and other City Police Police
relevant areas.The goal is to make sure the Tigard Police Department Attorney Officers' Chief
reflects the values of the community we serve.This process is Assoc. Rep.
expected to last 12-18 months.
The PSAB is comprised of 15 people:the Police Chief(or designee),a
representative from the Tigard Police Officers'Association(the police
union),the City Attorney,a Municipal Court Judge,the President of
Tigard High School's Black Student Union(or designee),a Tigard Youth President Tigard
City Councilor,a Tigard City Councilor,a representative from a mental Municipal
Court Tigard High Youth
health organization from the Tigard area,and seven Tigard residents Black Student City
from the community at large.The board held its first meeting in Judge Union* Councilor
December 2020 and will be voting by consensus(at least 12 of
15 members)to make recommendations to City Council for
proposed changes.
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*A designee may also be selected for this board position.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Services Levy
After years of facing significant staffing shortfalls, Tigard voters approved a five-year Police Services Levy in
May 2020 by a solid margin of 55%.
The passage of the levy allows us to:
► Hire 8 additional patrol officers to respond to increased calls
for service,handle multiple emergencies at the same time,
and increase community patrols.
► Add one School Resource Officer(SRO)to enhanceTHANK
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► Train all sworn officers in advanced crisis intervention and TIGAR .
de-escalation to address an increase in mental health crises
in our community. For Supporting
► Add one Property&Evidence Specialist to support officers. •
► Add one Records Specialist to support officers.
Immediately after the passing of the levy,we began the process to actively recruit for these new positions. Due to restrictions with the COVID-19
pandemic,the police academy was shut down for a time,in-person physical fitness tests were delayed and the recruitment/interview panels that
could be held in person were accomplished with masks and physical distancing.
Despite these challenges,by the end of 2020 we:
► Had 5 of the 8 new patrol officers onboard,and an additional 2 ► Finished the recruitment process for the Property&Evidence
who accepted job offers and are expected to begin in early 2021. Specialist,and are interviewing potential candidates.
► Actively worked to fill the remaining patrol and SRO positions,and ► Will begin recruitment for the Records Specialist position in
many candidates are already under review. early 2021.
We are deeply grateful to the community for voting to approve this levy,which will make a big impact in terms of staffing levels,response times
and community safety for all.To watch a video we made to thank the community,and to learn more about the levy itself,visit
www.tigard-or.gov/tigard—levy.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
1 Commander, 2 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants,42 Officers Budgeted
Patrolincludes addition of ilevy-funded
officers.)
In April 2020,patrol officers were stretched thin when two
_ priority calls came in simultaneously. A man who robbed
j + a woman outside a grocery store managed to escape from
` officers and ran into a wetland area,sparking an extensive
search. While a K-9 track was underway there, officers learned
err of a man in crisis who was threatening violence with a gun in
another neighborhood.As officers arrived at that second call,
• the man fired a shot. Ultimately,he surrendered peacefully
and nobody was hurt. With that call resolved,officers were
able to re-focus on locating the robbery suspect and he was
found a short time later.Due to staffing limitations,officers
from neighboring agencies covered calls in Tigard while our
officers responded to these unfolding events.
Officers Fink and Boungnavath
217008 + 8.88111 14143 6: 01 �+1.63%CALLS FORSELF-INITIATED 27.38 % EMERGENCY
S E R V I C E * SINCE 2015 CONTACTS** SINCE 2015 RESPONSE TIME SINCE 2015
*Calls for service are incidents dispatched through 9-1-1 and the non-emergency number.Self-initiated contacts are proactive contacts initiated
by officers,such as a traffic stop."Self-initiated contacts were scaled back in 2020 due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19 exposure.
The patrol division responds to 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls for service,which are the core services for the department. Patrol officers are
available 24 hours a day,every day of the year.They are assigned to three shifts that overlap;day(7 a.m.—5 p.m.),swing(2 p.m.—12 a.m.)and
graveyard shift(10 p.m.—8 a.m.).In between community-generated calls,patrol officers proactively patrol neighborhoods,address chronic issues
in the city and follow up on misdemeanor cases within their assigned patrol districts.
Thanks to the community passing the police services levy in May,we added eight additional patrol officers to the department.Once they are
trained,they will join their fellow patrol officers in improving response times to calls for service and ensuring their assigned districts within Tigard
receive enhanced,proactive patrolling efforts.
Other developments during 2020:
► One patrol officer participates in the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team,a highly trained and well-equipped interagency team
that assists law enforcement agencies in the county with high-risk incidents such as hostage situations and armed suicidal subjects.
► One patrol officer participates in the Washington County Crisis Negotiation Unit(CNU)aimed at bringing peaceful resolutions to volatile
situations such as hostage situations,a subject barricaded in a building or other crisis situations.
► In 2020,societal calls constituted 66%of total calls for service.Those incidents include trespassing,disorderly conduct,drug offenses,DUIIs
and calls about people experiencing houselessness and/or behavioral health crises,which can be time and resource intensive.
Transit Police-our commitment to the TriMet Transit Police Division recently changed alongside their"Reimagining Public Safety"
initiative,with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office replacing the Portland Police Bureau as the organizing agency. While we will continue to
make rider safety a priority with the existing resources we have along the alignment of the Westside Commuter Rail(WES),the multiple transit
stations,and the system of buses that we all depend on,we expect to have a lighter presence on the TriMet Transit Division in the future.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9
Unit 2 K-9 Teams
On April 14th,a passerby reported seeing a man break a window and climb through
it to enter a business on SW Pacific Highway just before 9:00 p.m. Officer Rivera and
K-9 Rico responded,and Rico alerted to the presence of someone inside the building, 'E
allowing officers to develop a plan for a safe search.K-9 announcements were given,
but no one responded. The team cleared the building and found a man hiding under
blankets on a recliner. The man was cited on charges of burglary ll,criminal mischief I
and theft lll.
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TRACKING SEARCHES 18
DEPLOYMENTS C A L L S (Building,Article,Area) ASSISTS*
*Assists are the number of people that were found by someone else because the K-9
team was present and deployed. For example,the tracking team may be searching '
when the suspect steps out from hiding and another officer makes the arrest.
NARCOTICS SEIZURES
40,647 4,051 6 ;
$16,693 GRAMS GRAMS GRAMS OF
OF METH OF HEROIN COCAINE Officer Suyama and K-9 Rico
Two teams of handlers and canines are assigned to the patrol unit:K-9 Diesel with Officer Powers,and K-9 Rico with Officer Suyama. Both German
Shepherds are trained to track and locate suspects and missing persons.They may be sent into a building to check for suspects after an alarm
activation or other incident,and if a suspect were to physically harm an officer,Diesel and Rico are trained to intervene.The K-9 teams regularly
attend community and school events,but because of COVID-19 these opportunities were mostly canceled this year.
2020 brought many changes to the K-9 unit. Rico's previous handler,Officer Rivera,was promoted to sergeant in April,marking the second Tigard
Police K-9 handler to be promoted to sergeant.Rico was successfully retrained to work with Officer Suyama,and the pair became certified through
the Oregon Police Canine Association(OPCA)in early September.The curriculum includes 400 training hours spanning 10 weeks,and covers
everything from grooming,area searches and locating suspects to discriminating
between the odors being tracked from other competing smells.The training program is
based on positive reinforcement;when the K-9s complete a task,the officers reinforce
their accomplishment with enthusiasm and play.
Other developments in 2020:
► Thanks to generous community donations,we are excited to expand the unit to
include a third K-9 team.Officer Fourie has been selected as our third handler,and
we look forward to him working with a new K-9 and becoming certified in 2021.
► Diesel had been certified in narcotics detection as well as tracking,but the
decision was made to let his narcotics certification expire in early 2020 in order to
focus on other areas of enforcement.
► A back-up K-9 vehicle was also added to the fleet this year.
Officer Powers and K-9 Diesel
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sergeant,Traffic Safety 1
Traffic Safety Officers respond to traffic crashes and enforce speeding, DUII,distracted * TRAFFIC CITATIONS
driving and other traffic violations.Their intent is to influence driver behavior and reduce 157687 (Department Wide)
the number of crashes in the city.They also work with local and state traffic engineers *Includes citations from photo enforcement.
to improve safety and traffic flows of roads and intersections.One traffic officer also
participates in the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team(CART). 1 1 T 0 T A L
T R A F F I C
Developments in 2020: CRASHES
► Photo enforcement was launched for red light and/or speed violations at three Tigard
intersections. 190
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► Activity for the traffic team dropped slightly this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and I N J U R Y F A T A L
lower volumes of traffic for the first few months of the pandemic. C RASHES CRASHES
Photo Enforcement
' Photo enforcement is now live at three intersections along
Red means, Watch yourSW Pacific Highway:SW 72nd Avenue,SW Hall Boulevard and
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SW Durham Road.
Each violation captured is also reviewed by a Tigard Police officer
before a citation is issued. Fines are set by the State of Oregon
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40 0 60 and range from$165—$440,depending on the infraction.By law,a
SAFETY FI RST portion of the revenue from citations must be remitted to the state
• 1 and county.The remainder is first used to pay for the program
L it (vendor contracts,maintenance,etc.).Per Tigard City Council,any
additional revenue will support the debt service on a new police
The photo enforcement program falls under the supervision of facility and then will be invested in traffic safety programs where
the traffic safety unit.Tigard has been exploring photo traffic available.Learn more about the program and read our FAQs at
enforcement technology since 2010.The decision to implement www.tigard-or.gov/police/photo_traffic_enforcement.php.
photo traffic enforcement was based upon several factors:
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intersections shown in traffic studies. 4 Speed Enforcement
► Enforcement challenges in these areas,due to a lack of safe 99W&72nd Avenue
laces for an officer and driver to pull over that wouldn't Red Light&
p Speed Enforcement
impede the flow of traffic.
► Support for photo traffic enforcement by a majority of Tigard SW6aard—Tigard
residents polled. TAH SW Bonita Rd Bonita Rd
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The goal of the program is to increase safety for pedestrians, 99W&Durham Road
Red Light
bicyclists,and drivers.Studies have shown that photo 9s Enforcement
enforcement systems have been effective in reducing the number King City °Ra
of speeding and red light violations in other cities. Maa C2019G.Z9
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2020 Annual Report • PAGE 15
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Service Officers 2 CSOs
The two Community Service Officers are non-sworn officers who assist the patrol division
and Traffic Safety Unit with motor vehicle accidents,traffic control,roadway hazards,graffiti,
1 abandoned vehicles,parking complaints,police reports and a myriad of other responsibilities.
n _ Their work allows patrol officers more time to respond to criminal activity.Developments in 2020:
/ ► In the fall,one CSO began focusing on compassionate outreach with the houseless
' y — community,including connecting with several community groups that provide resources and
® solutions for people in need.We are already beginning to see success with this focused effort,
and look forward to making a broader impact in 2021.For instance,a man who was living in
a small tent in the woods agreed to come to an emergency shelter,where he was connected
with a long-term program which includes housing,skill-building,self-improvement classes,
recovery support and employment assistance.
816ar1 ► P
king enforcement continues to be a significant issue in Tigard,with more and more
*Not all complaints for parking problems and abandoned or stored vehicles on public streets.CSOs try
ABANDONED vehicles to balance the need to enforce the rules with changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic
P A R K I N G V E H I C L E S are actual) as more people stay home or work from home,leading to more vehicles on the streets.
TAGGED FOR Y p P Y 9
CITATIONS TOWING* towed.
DetectivesCriminal •
ation Unit 1 Sergeant
On March 8th,2020,staff at a Tigard hotel alerted police that a guest was found deceased in his room. Detectives
responded to the scene, along with the Washington County Major Crimes Team. The Oregon State Medical Examiner C A S E S
released information that the victim had been shot several times. Thanks to exhaustive investigative work, a suspect78 ASSIGNED
was quickly identified. On April 1st,2020,she was apprehended out-of-state and brought back to Oregon to face IN 2020
murder charges.Her trial is scheduled for 2021.
Criminal Investigation Unit(CIU)detectives investigate serious crimes against persons and
property including homicide,assault,sex abuse,child abuse,rape,burglary,major theft,
computer crimes and cases requiring special training and experience.CIU's interagency work:
► One CIU detective is assigned part-time to the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force to
address the problem of sex trafficking,child exploitation and violent crimes against
children.
► Three CIU detectives and one sergeant contribute to the Washington County Major
Crimes Team(MCT)where experienced detectives assist with immediate investigative
needs during major events,including homicides and officer-involved shootings(OIS).*
*To protect the objectivity and integrity of an OIS investigation,it is standard protocol that investigators from the involved agency
do not participate in the investigation. Instead,a lead and co-lead investigator from an outside agency on the MCT will be
assigned to the OIS investigation,at the direction of the Washington County District Attorney's Office.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Commercial Crimes Unit 3
Detectives, •
<` +. What started as two burglaries at a Tigard
apartment in February 2020 quickly grew
r r•= ;��tF,j ,`_N` into a months-long investigation spanning the
s' Portland metro area.As CCU Detectives began
' linking recovered stolen property including
jewelry and guns to individual police reports,the
scope of the case grew to include burglaries in
Washington,Multnomah, Clackamas and Clark
Counties. Working with agency partners,CCU
- Detectives spent more than 300 hours on the
case. Ultimately,they linked one man to more
than 30 residential burglaries.He was convicted
on multiple charges,ordered to pay restitution
back to the victims and was sentenced to 50
months in prison.
*CCU detectives sometimes collaborate with CIU
iYi w i
- detectives on various investigations.
72 CASES
ASSIGNED
IN 2020
The Commercial Crimes Unit is the only one of its kind in Oregon,and perhaps on the West Coast.Nationally recognized for its expertise in
investigating commercial business crimes,CCU Detectives follow up on crimes ranging from commercial burglary and organized retail theft to
embezzlement.Many of these cases can take months to investigate and often involve interstate crimes.Funded by business license fees,the
detectives regularly meet with business leaders to present crime prevention strategies.CCU participates in the Northwest Fraud Investigators
Association,Metro Area Fraud Investigator Association and helped establish the Oregon Retail Crime Association Network. Developments in 2020:
► The COVID-19 pandemic made a significant impact in
2020 as it relates to commercial crimes. Detectives saw
an increase in business burglaries which may be related
to the closure of most commercial businesses in the
early part of the year.
► There was also an uptick in organized retail theft(ORT)
as crews working together became emboldened,likely _
due to the difficulty in identifying suspects wearing
face coverings.
F
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Drug Investigations
Operation Dockstar began in December of 2019 and continued throughout the
2020 calendar year, targeting 17 drug traffickers operating in the Northwest.In
November 2020,investigators learned that a high-level narcotics transaction
was imminent in King City,just outside Tigard city limits.Investigators gathered
information on the source of supply and suspected associates. They made 3
arrests and seized 45 pounds of methamphetamine,3.5 kilos of heroin, 1,000
Fentanyl tablets,$100,000 in U.S. currency and a loaded handgun(pictured
r
here).In the Portland metro area so for Operation Dockstar has led to a total of
40 federal arrests. 5 _
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TASKFORCE
ARRESTS `
SEIZURES 'tea
$170847112 15
ASSETS FIREARMS
90 . 8 28 . 2 0 . 25 107000 17450
KILOS OF KILOS OF KILOS OF FENTANYL MARIJUANA
METH HEROIN COCAINE TABLETS PLANTS
One Tigard detective is assigned to work full time with the Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA)Taskforce,which targets large-scale operations
and disrupts the drug trade in the region to the benefit of cities in the metro area.The detective trains department staff on drug activity and trends.
Where successful casework leads to asset forfeitures,the department has received a portion of the proceeds,which has funded training and
equipment.Developments during 2020:
► Investigators continue to see importation of methamphetamine,heroin and cocaine from Mexico along the 1-5 corridor into the Portland metro
and Tigard areas.An increase in the importation of Fentanyl and other narcotics have also been noted.
► COVID-19 travel restrictions slowed the importation of proceeds from out-of-state marijuana sales.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
School Resources Officer
At the beginning of 2020,Tigard Police had two School Resource Officers
(SROs)serving the Tigard-Tualatin School District and private schools in the
city.They are a presence in schools,build rapport with students,respond to -"rt
safety concerns,participate in safety committee meetings and investigate " _
crimes including abuse,neglect and missing persons involving minors.
Because of their connections,students are more likely to share problems
they are experiencing at school or home and concerns they have about
peers.They provide prevention education and attend school functions.
As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of schools across Oregon in
the spring of 2020,our SROs were unable to finish the 2019-2020 academic �\
year in school buildings,and they were reassigned to patrol to help cover
calls for service throughout the city. �*
With growing calls for social justice across the metro area,the SRO
program was under evaluation by the Tigard-Tualatin School District(TTSD)
beginning in the fall of 2020.The district worked with students,families,
Tigard Police and community stakeholders to determine how best to meet SRO Moehring reassigned to patrol after schools closed due to COVID-19.
the needs of our community as it relates to SROs.After many months of
listening sessions,interviews,community and student surveys,the STUDENTS
decision was made to continue with a revised SRO program. ATTENDING C A S E S
TIGARD TTSD13 ASSIGNED
Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year,SROs will meet regularly with 77458 SCHOOLS IN 2020
student affinity groups,attend school assemblies for introductions and
to explain their roles,be present at staff meetings to create a new level of partnership with school '.
district staff and be accessible to parents through scheduled meetings,such as student conferences or
community engagement opportunities.They will also focus on building relationships with underserved
communities and participate in trauma-informed,anti-racist and implicit bias training. , $4
v. .. v
In early 2021,Tigard Police,along with the Tualatin
Police Department and the Tigard-Tualatin School District
will all work together with input from a variety of other
community stakeholders to develop a framework for the
+� newly structured SRO program that will reflect the values
of the district and the community.The goal is to complete
this process by April 1,2021.
Thanks to the passage of the May 2020 levy,we are SRO Imus,Ofc.Enzenberger and future SRO
excited to bring a third SRO on board for the Nunn at Tigard High's drive-by graduation.
2021-2022 school year.
AUGUST 2020 Our department recently published an in-depth report on the School Resource program that includes
SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER REPORT(SRO) staffing,assignments,functions,history,data and funding.You can read the report here:
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT www.tigard-or.gov/document_center/Police/PD_2020_SRO_Report.pdf.
Attitude Leadership • Integrity • Service Teamwork 2020 Annual Report • PAGE 19
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
5 Record Specialists
Records Management Unit 1 Supervisor
The records management unit supports sworn personnel by
providing timely information used in the apprehension and
prosecution of criminals.Records specialists are responsible
for processing internal and external records requests as well
as managing data with various law enforcement records
management systems,processing traffic citations,stolen 10
property,false alarm notifications,incident cards and liquor
license applications.They also audit data on police reports
to ensure accurate coding.Ultimately,their work increases
the accuracy of crime statistics.
In June,a new portal was launched allowing community
members to make police reports online for certain
non-emergency crimes.By year's end,299 reports
were submitted.Of these,41 were rejected*and 258
were accepted.This represents an estimated savings of
approximately 450 officer hours when compared to an
officer taking these reports in person or by phone.To learn
more,visit www.tigard-or.gov/report-a-crime/index.php.
*There are a number of reasons a report may be rejected,including the issue being civil instead of criminal,it did not happen in Tigard,
it was already reported to an officer,is missing information that was not resubmitted when prompted,or does not qualify for online
reporting(i.e.there are known suspects,it is over the dollar amount threshold,etc.)
Other developments during 2020:
► Records staff finished scanning old death and sexual felony reports into Laserfiche.
► Thanks to the passage of the levy in May,recruitment for a new Records Specialist position will begin in early 2021.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Property & Evidence 2 Specialists
EVIDENCE
57790 ENTRIES ADDED
EVIDENCE
5974
ENTRIES DESTROYED
`t
207908 ASOTAL OFD C. 31,, 2020
127622 ENTRIIES
87286 FD 1AL I LTE S
Includes photos,body cam video,in-car/dash cam videos,audio and
video interviews.
Property and Evidence Specialists(P&E)memorialize and preserve officers'work to ensure
criminal cases are prosecutable.The department's two P&E Specialists track and control access
to evidence,which can include blood,DNA,drugs,property and other items.Each piece of
evidence is stored under the proper conditions to maintain its integrity and the chain of custody. _
P&E Specialists also manage the destruction of property and evidence,in accordance with
statutes of limitations and court orders,which is a critical function,especially due to limited
i
storage capacity.P&E Specialists safeguard found property as well as suspects'personal
property confiscated during an arrest.
COVID-19 had a big impact on the work of P&E Specialists in 2020.With concerns over the spread
of the virus,they adjusted schedules to allow for more separation and were rarely in the office at
the same time.That meant expanding hours so one Specialist was on duty at a time from 6am—
10pm and on weekends.They also used full PPE and met people outside when releasing personal
property to minimize exposure.One solution in the face of the pandemic was creating a safe The new,secure containers used to store property
place to store personal property belonging to inmates who had confirmed or suspected cases of belonging to COVID-positive inmates.
COVID-19.P&E Specialists purchased new,secure containers to store such property specifically
for this purpose.This allowed officers to drop property into the can and lock it.P&E Specialists would then wheel the container to the inmate upon
his or her release from jail and allow them to remove the items themselves.Then,the container would be sanitized and put back into rotation,again
minimizing exposure for all involved.
Other developments during 2020:
► The unit began using SAMS-Track,a web application that tracks sexual assault kits as they move through the criminal justice system.This
technology fulfills the requirements of Senate Bill 1571 and House Bill 4049,which were passed in 2016 and 2018 by the State of Oregon and
requires officials to record the status of sexual assault kits at every point from collection to disposal.
► The unit also began a major project involving converting evidence on VCR,microcassettes,cassettes,CDs&DVDs to digital files.The physical items
will be preserved in addition to the digital files.The goal is to have this completed in 2021.
► Recruitment for a third P&E Specialist began in late 2020,thanks to the passage of the levy.The goal is to have this person on board in early 2021.
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2020 Annual Report • PAGE 21
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Crime Analyst
The Crime Analyst provides timely intelligence information to detectives and officers that
assists them in solving crimes and detecting crime patterns within the city and region.The
i_ analyst supports management's efforts in allocating resources appropriately and effectively
by providing tactical and strategic analysis.The analyst collaborates with law enforcement
partners to ensure regional anti-crime efforts are coordinated through information sharing.
Another role is to work with Records to audit data input by officers on police calls to ensure
=. the accuracy of crime statistics recorded.
► February 2020 marked the one-year anniversary of the Can You ID Me?web page,
which was created to request the public's assistance identifying subjects associated
_ Go gie with unsolved crimes.This year,the site had more than 7,500 views,making it the most
viewed project page on the Your Tigard website:www.engage.tigard-or.gov.
Executive Staff
The Chief and Commanders are accountable for the overall
success of the department,providing vision,direction and
oversight for all department functions and activities,both
internally and externally with our community partners.They
are directly supported by the Public Information Officer WOW
(PIO),Community Engagement Program Coordinator,
Business Manager and Confidential Executive Assistant.
Developments during 2020: L _"
► PIO Jim Wolf retired from his role as PIO after 27 years of J.M = —
service with the department. In April,Kelsey Anderson
joined Tigard Police as his successor.
► In July,Commanders McDonald and Rogers switched
divisions as commanders of operations and services.
Periodically,they will change roles to ensure both are exposed to all department functions to strengthen their decision-making and vision for
the organization.This is especially important since either Commander must be ready and available to step into the Chief's role,in an acting or
interim position.
► Chief McAlpine stepped in as Interim Assistant City Manager while recruitment was underway for a new City Manager,balancing this role with
her work as Police Chief.This temporary position brought an increased knowledge of city functions and policies,and a stronger connection
between the police department and the City of Tigard as a whole.
► One of the major areas of focus for Executive Staff this year was increasing transparency with the community as it relates to policies,data,
practices,etc.This included the creation of the Police Transparency website,additional virtual Chats with the Chief and participation in the
Public Safety Advisory Board.
PAGE 22 • 2020 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
AN
Training
The Tigard Police Department is committed to 323.50
training new and seasoned officers,as well as 353.50
non-sworn employees. 876.25
New officer training:
► 16 weeks of basic police academy
► 3-5 weeks of orientation training 87
► 20 weeks or more of on-the-job supervised training Training
Hours 3,326.50 11 1,686.25
Continuing education: Total
► Seasoned officers receive continuing education • Ethics •
on a regular basis in topics that include leadership, • Leadership
crisis intervention and de-escalation training,first • Crisis Intervention&De-escalation/Mental Health
aid,defensive tactics,and"tools of the trade"like 41 Force Response/Firearms
the Taser® • General Training
Force Response
mow
Total Force A force response is the application of physical
Response Incidents
techniques or tactics, chemical agents, or "Approximately '
weapons to another person to achieve a lawful of •• of ' •
lice
Year objective. For example,that objective may include contacts involve
preventing harm to an officer or another person, • force response.
2020 preventing escape or making an arrest.
2019
1 1 1 1 §J I ' 1
2018 Dispatched Calls for Service 21,008 22,19322,454 21,016 19,963
Self(Officer) Initiated Contacts 14,143 16,617 20,028 19,710 18,443
2017
If TOTAL CONTACTS 35,151 38,810 42,482 40,726 38,406
2016
Percentage of Calls
0.13% 0.14% 0.13% 0.09% 0.14%
Requiring Use of Force
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity Service • Teamwork 2020 Annual Report • PAGE 23
2017 - 2020 CRIME STATISTICS - NATIONAL INCIDENT BASED REPORTING SYSTEM (NIBRS)
Crime
Statistics
2017 — 2020 Crimes Comparison 2,31s ANNUAL TOTAL
2,190 CRIMES
2,486
2,197 so, 2020: 3,262
510 4 2019: 3,170
563 4 2018: 3,623
436 630 0 2017: 3,103
417 483
507
423
Person Crimes Societal Crimes Property Crimes
VALUES: 2020 2019 2018 2017
Overall,reported crime has increased slightly since 2019,with the most significant change in property crimes reported.2020 numbers may reflect
fluctuations due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Person Crime Comparison 2017 - 2020 ANNUAL
SON CRIMES
363 2020: 436
344
401 • 2019: 417
318 26 • 2018: 507
25 29 16 0 2017: 423
35
40 27 3
4
3
Assault Non-Forceable Robbery Forceable Kidnap Homicide
Sex Offense Sex Offense
VALUES: 2020 2019 2018 2017
Reports on person crimes increased by about 5%from 2019. Please note that sex abuse counts can change over time due to reporting delays.
These figures reflect the reports submitted by the end of each year.
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Societal Crime Comparison 2017 - 2020 ANNUAL TOTAL
SOCIETAL CRIMES
93 109 2020: 510
112 147 0 2019: 563
138 154 119 0 2018: 630
167 109 0 2017: 483
103
82 55 48 3 12
81 70 13 14 0 U 2
65119 21 14 3 4 0 0
69 44 20 7 0 1U 6 0
1 6 1 0
-*4-4
Drug DUII Weapons Trespass Disorderly Liquor Family Curfew Obscene Prostitution Peeping
Offense Conduct Laws Offense Material Tom
VALUES: 2020 2019 2018 2017
Overall reports on societal calls decreased by about 9%from 2019.Much of this can be explained due to Covid and the fewer number of people out in
public,particularly during the spring"stay at home"order.The one significant increase is in trespass offenses,which is a combination of businesses
trespassing shoplifters and vehicles unlawfully entered.
Property Crime Comparison 2017 - 2020 ANNUAL TOTAL
PROPERTY
1,194 316 402 1 2020: 2,316
1,180 327 310 163 0 2019: 2,190
1,271 361 362 133 f 2018: 2,486
1,194 303 265 164 14566 0 2017: 2,197
172 122 83
162 77
96 11 67
6 8
49 17 11
100
28 g 3
24 6 - 0
5 1
3 3
_ 0
Theft Fraud Vandalism Burglary UUMV* Stolen Forgery Embezzle Arson Bad Bribery
Property Checks
VALUES: 2020 2019 2018 2017
Overall,property crime reports have remained relatively steady over the past four years,with the notable exception of burglaries which have
returned to the average annual rate after a slight reduction in 2019.
*Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2020 Annual Report • PAGE 25
2020 HIGHLIGHTS
Community Connections
The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed our community outreach and event calendar in 2020. Under normal
circumstances,the department takes part in 80-100+community events annually, but that simply wasn't possible
this year due to restrictions on group gatherings,stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines. Despite
those challenges,the department worked to connect with the community virtually!
Community Support Drive-By Celebrations
As first responders were on the front lines Tigard Police officers participated in several
of the virus day in and day out,we received drive-by birthday parade celebrations for
overwhelming support from people in the Tigard children this year,and even one for a
Tigard community.Residents and business local veteran who turned 100 years young.
leaders dropped off homemade masks,hand We also took part in a drive-by memorial
sanitizer,hand-written cards,food and more to celebrate the life of a Tigard woman
for our police officers.We continue to be who passed away during COVID-19,as her
deeply grateful for the overwhelming show husband was unable to hold a traditional
�►' of support from the community we are proud memorial service.
to serve.Thank you!
K-9 Presentations
Before COVID-19,our K-9 teamsur K-9
presented at Alberta Rider,Templeton,Deer
Creek and Mary Woodward elementary
schools in the beginning of the year.Students �p
asked the best questions,including,"How
high can Rico and Diesel jump?"and"What
do the canines do when they are off work?". ' ^ -
Virtual Community Meeting on
Race and Policing
Pride Month Tigard Police Chief McAlpine and Officer
Carballo participated in"Shepherds and
- Our Chief,command staff and support staff Guardians:Starting a Conversation on Race
,• gathered for a photo to celebrate Pride and Policing"on Zoom,a dialogue hosted by
• Month with the Tigard community.As a St.Anthony's with Father John Henderson,
department—and as a city—we support Social Justice Coordinator Danny Rauda and
diversity,equity and inclusion for all. the school's principal and 2nd grade teacher.
The dialogue was the first in a series of four
Drive-Through Graduations dialogues that will continue into 2021.
Our School Resource Officer Brian Imus
attended drive-through graduations at Tigard
High School and Westside Christian High
School.His participation was an opportunity
to say goodbye to the students he has known
during his four-year rotation,providing some
closure after the school year was cut short
due to the pandemic.
PAGE 26 2020 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership Integrity Service Teamwork
Virtual Neighborhood Watch
Neighbors in West River Terrace stepped up to host our first virtual Neighborhood Watch
4 meeting on Zoom.A Tigard Police patrol officer and community engagement coordinator led
the meeting,discussing crime trends,home and property security,and how to keep the watch
going. Because this neighborhood regularly meets and communicates with one another,they
have a strong foundation for a successful watch group for years to come.
Virtual Chats with the Chief K-9 For A Day
Chief Kathy McAlpine hosted five virtual Chat In May,we made Jerry the dog an honorary
with the Chief events,including one in Spanish! K-9 for the day. He was terminally ill and his
These hour-long community O&A sessions family asked that we help with his doggie
were live on Facebook and allowed people to bucket list.He spent time with K-9 Diesel
ask questions about the department,express and even borrowed the Chief's badge while
support or concerns and connect with Chief they visited.
Drug Take-Back Event McAlpine in a virtual one-on-one setting in
In October,we held a drug take-back event real time.In addition,Chief McAlpine joined `
at our department—socially distanced,drive- Mayor Snider for two virtual Fireside Chats _
through and with the appropriate masks and to connect with community members,which
PPE!188 households dropped off prescription were also held live on Facebook.Commander
medications and collectively turned in an McDonald also took part in two additional
impressive 433 pounds of drugs.Way to clean virtual chats:one with Mayor Snider and the
out those medicine cabinets! other with City Councilors Lueb and Newton.
Bedtime Stories with Tigard Police x�
As schools and libraries began to close
because of the virus,we launched Bedtime Growing Social Media
Stories with Tigard Police—a video series The department joined Instagram and Ring
featuring members of the department this year,growing our social media presence
reading bedtime stories for local children to reach new audiences.This means you can
to watch with their families. Posted on our now find us on Facebook(@Tigard Police),
social media platforms,we produced 16 Twitter(@Tigard Police),Instagram(@
videos between April and June,and brought TigardPoliceDept),Nextdoor("Tigard Police
back an encore`Holiday Style'edition Department"),YouTube("Tigard Police")and
featuring another 3 videos in December. on the Neighbors by Ring app.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
We joined regional partners for Domestic
Violence Awareness Month in October,which
P including a bilingual video,wraps on patrol
cars and social media posts.We also led a
panel including our detectives and social
S service partners to share resources and
knowledge about domestic violence with 30
community leaders.We are committed to the
Y goal of ending domestic violence.
Attitude Leadership Integrity Service Teamwork 2020 Annual Report • PAGE 27
EXCEPTIONAL
Awards & Milestones
New Employees '
Officers: Douglas, Brett, Public Information Officer:
Henderson, Carballo, Anderson
Schumacher, Plummer, Background Investigators: 1
Pumpelly, and Orozco
Dean, Dolbey, and Shumway
Retirement Promotions
Public Information Officer Wolf, Officer Rivera, Promotion Officer Henderson,Officer Douglas and Officer Brett
Officer Morse to Sergeant Swearing In
Employee of the Month V W '
April -Crime Analyst Christopher November-Sergeant Odam `n
Awards
Swearing In Officer Schumacher and Officer Carballo
Achievement Medal Distinguished Service Medal
Officer Imus Officer Morse ' \
Life Saving Medal Commendation Medal
Officer Suyama,Sergeant Odam Lieutenant Charlton, Sergeant
Erickson, Business Manager
Shaw Poll(CF
Unit Commendation Medal
Records Supervisor Farrier, Sergeant Fox, Detectives Officer Orozco and Officer Pumpelly Swearing In
Records Specialists Geertsen, Dresser, Lee, Hockin, Rinell,
Naegeli, O'Rourke, Pierce, Ralston Swain and Poulson
Of the Year Awards -VOR
Officers: Officer Spitler Volunteer:Officer Gregston,
and Officer Blinn for his year-long deployment
Supervisor:Sergeant Odam to Kosovo with the Oregon
Army National Guard
Support Staff: Police Services Officer Plummer Swearing In
Administrative Specialist Wert
PAGE 28 • 2020 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity Service Teamwork
Sergeant Odam -Life Saving Award
In October 2020,Sgt.Odam responded to a 16-year-old in crisis who
was suicidal and intended to jump off the SW Hall Boulevard overpass
onto Highway 217.While making contact with the teen,Sgt.Odam guided
other patrol vehicles to shut down both roads and requested assistance
from mental health experts and crisis negotiators.Sgt.Odam stayed in
primary contact with the teen and built a rapport with him over the course
of several minutes.Sgt.Odam successfully talked the teen away from the
railing and off the bridge. His efforts that day garnered praise from another
Tigard Police Officer,a Crisis Negotiation Unit Supervisor and a Tigard
Police Commander. He received the Life Saving Award from Chief Kathy
McAlpine for his dedication to duty,professionalism and calm state of mind
while dealing with a person in crisis.
Officer Blinn-Certified DRE
In December 2020,Officer Dillon Blinn became a certified Drug
Recognition Expert(DRE)!This is a very rigorous program,
including more than 100 hours of academic requirements and
field work,to train officers on how to recognize the signs of
when a driver is under the influence of a substance that can't be
measured by a breath test. For instance,there are many times
when people report drivers for erratic behavior,but the driver
hasn't been drinking.A certified DRE can be called to the scene
to evaluate the driver to determine what other substance(s)
they may be under the influence of,or whether a medical and/
or mental health issue may be at play.A big congratulations to
Officer Blinn for successfully completing the program!
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Jim Wolf Retirement Officer Rod Morse Retirement Promotion Officer Luis Rivera to Sergeant
Attitude • Leadership Integrity Service Teamwork 2020 Annual Report • PAGE 29
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mayor
Jason Snider
Councilors
John Goodhouse, Council President
Liz Newton
Tom Anderson
Heidi Lueb
Jeanette Shaw
Emilio Calderon, Youth City Councilor
City Manager
Marty Wine
Kathy Nyland,Interim CityMonoger
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