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RESPECT AND CARE I DO THE RIGHT THING I GET IT DONE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MAYOR:
John L. Cook
CITY COUNCIL:
Gretchen Buehner
Marland Henderson
Jason Snider
Marc Woodard
CITY MANAGER:
Marty Wine
CHIEFS ADVISORY PANEL:
Tim Aaron
Judy Baxter
Ralph Bentley
Rob Blakely
Allison Burke
Representative Margaret Doherty
Mark Haldeman
Henry March
Nadine Sulier
Dan Thenell
Dick Walker
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
www.tigard-or.gov/police
Table of Contents
A Message from the Chief of Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tigard Police Department Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Executive Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How we are Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Budgetand FTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lifesaving Awards, Promotions and New Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
National Police Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Records and Property/Evidence Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Detective Yonsoo Lee Accepts Award from U.S. Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Officer Maldonado Provides Security During Presidential Inauguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CrimeTrends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Pedestrian and Traffic Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Professional Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Dangerous Driving: Top 10 List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Interagency Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
2012 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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A Message from the Chief of Police
Citizens of Tigard
Mayor John L. Cook
City Councilors
City Manager Marty Wine
On behalf of all members of the Tigard Police Department, I am pleased to present our 2012 Annual Report to the
community.This report is a very brief summary highlighting significant events that have occurred this past year.
Daily, staff and officers of this department continue to provide the citizens of Tigard with dedicated service and
the highest quality of law enforcement maintaining this city as "A Place to Call Home." I am truly honored to work
along with our officers and support staff who are committed to the department's mission to enhance the livability
of this community for our citizens.
I'm proud to report that even in tight fiscal times and a reduction in work force from previous fiscal years, the
department made significant progress in many areas this past year. Among these are:
/ Part I crimes (violent and property crimes) went down three percent from 2011 and 16 percent less
than in 2010.
/ Began implementing a new program called Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
(DDACTS) to reduce traffic collisions and criminal offenses.
1 Completed recruitment and are at full staffing.
1 Full year involvement of Chief's Advisory Panel.
No matter what the department might share in this annual report, it is the opinion of Tigard citizens who are
the ultimate judge of our performance. Because of this, I'm very proud to report that the results of the 2011
Community Attitudes Survey conducted by the city show that residents rank safety as one of the most important
issues in Tigard, and that 88 percent of those surveyed feel safe walking in their neighborhoods at night. We must
continue to work hard to maintain satisfaction as expressed by our residents. We also acknowledge that traffic
congestion remains the most important issue facing the city as shared by citizens in the survey. This department is
committed to working with city leaders to continue developing effective traffic management options.
This annual report also presents data collected on calls for service and highlights the many activities and programs
the department focused on during the year.
On behalf of the entire staff, I also want to thank the Mayor and City Council members for the important role they
play in the success of our agency.
Sincerely,
Alan F. Orr
Chief of Police
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Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
This past year, the department has embraced the concept of Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
(DDACTS). Building on the success of our district officer concept and the Tigard Police Department's commitment to
excellence, professionalism and innovation, we have employed several key policing strategies designed to maximize
our impact on crime and traffic-related issues throughout the city.To do this we have begun directed traffic
patrols based on crash data, citizen complaints and traffic studies. We have also employed several well-known and
effective crime strategies—predominantly the district policing model—where officers are assigned to a district and
are expected to take ownership of that area, utilizing community policing through problem-solving.These people-
based enforcement models have been effective in Tigard.They address both behaviors that have already occurred
as well as curtail future behaviors that lead to crime and traffic crashes.
In the interest of remaining cutting edge and innovative, the department has been exploring and preparing to
implement a new method of policing that has been developed through extensive research, testing and successful
implementation around the country.This research has been evaluated and sponsored by The U.S. Departments of
Justice and Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Bureau of Justice (BJA),
and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in partnership with universities around the country and implemented by
police agencies (ex. Baltimore Co., MD; Shawnee, KS; Winter Park, FL; etc.).
Research that led to the development of DDACTS concluded that crime and traffic collisions are not randomly
distributed across space, and that many factors make certain areas in a community more prone to high crime levels
and traffic collisions. Research also concluded, in areas where high visibility traffic enforcement was occurring,
there were corresponding reductions in both traffic collisions and criminal offenses.
The DDACTS operational model simultaneously addresses crime and traffic safety issues. Using local data to map
criminal and crash activity within a community, we are able to identify hotspots with high incidences of both crime
and crashes.These focus areas are then analyzed for common prevailing factors. High-visibility traffic enforcement
is deployed to these areas, serving as a countermeasure that addresses both issues through a common
intervention. DDACTS is being implemented by law enforcement agencies across the nation.
The DDACTS model ensures accountability and provides a dynamic, evidenced-based problem-solving approach
to crime and crashes.This approach, grounded in community-oriented law enforcement, suggests that time-
and place-based policing, as opposed to [traditional] person-based policing, is more efficient as a focus of law
enforcement actions; provides a more stable target for law enforcement activities; has a stronger evidence base;
and raises fewer ethical and legal problems.
DDACTS positions traffic enforcement as a core policing intervention for deterring or interdicting criminal activity
while improving traffic safety and reducing traffic crashes. Drawing on the deterrent value of highly visible traffic
enforcement and the knowledge that crimes often involve the use of motor vehicles, high-visibility traffic law
enforcement has proven to be an effective countermeasure for disrupting organized criminal enterprises. Research
shows these strategies are most effective when used in high-crime areas. Driven by local issues and managed by
local authorities, DDACTS is intelligent, place-based policing with a community focus.The goal is to reduce social
harm, defined as the serious social and financial cost caused by crime, crashes and traffic violations. Analyzing
local data identifies the prevailing criminal activities and the common contributing factors in crashes that result in
injuries or fatalities. Resources can then be appropriately directed.
There are seven guiding principles for implementation of DDACTS: partnership and stakeholder participation; data
collection; data analysis; strategic operations; information sharing and outreach; monitoring and adjusting; and
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measuring outcomes.The first essential element, partnership and stakeholder participation requires buy-in and
ownership at every level within an agency, not just among leadership. Additionally, by involving traditional and non-
traditional community partners, DDACTS sites will effectively gain public support.
Building and maintaining DDACTS stakeholder support is only possible with thorough, frequent information sharing
and outreach activities. Agencies will sustain high levels of community support by providing regular, transparent
data-based updates and by inviting community feedback. While a new DDACTS model site will identify a kick-off
date, there is no prescribed conclusion, but rather a continuous and careful monitoring, evaluation and adjusting,
so that outcomes can be effectively described.
DDACTS is a dynamic operational model. In most cases, agencies can pursue implementation with existing
resources. It does not require a significant funding stream or new technology.To implement DDACTS effectively, an
agency's executive leadership must embrace the model, attain support, and achieve full understanding, acceptance
and ownership throughout the agency,jurisdiction and community.The Tigard Police Department will not abandon
our core district officer model but will add a level of proactive, preventative enforcement by adding DDACTS.
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Tigard Police Department Organizational Chart
Chief of Police
Confidential Executive Assistant
Public Information Officer
Assistant Chief of Police
Patrol Support Services
Lieutenant (2) Captain
Sergeant (7)
Community Service
Officer (2)
Police Officer (34)
Investigations Records
Traffic Safety Lieutenant Records Supervisor
Sergeant Sergeant Records Specialist (5)
Police Officer (3) Police Officer (9)
Detective Secretary Property/Evidence
Part-time Background Investigators Property Evidence Specialist (2)
School Resource Officer (4) Business/Technical Services
Youth Program Specialist (.5) Business Manager
Technology Specialist
Commercial Crimes Crime Analyst
Sergeant
Police Officer (2)
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Executive Staff
From left to right:Captain Bob Rogers,Chief Alan Orr and Assistant Chief Jim de Sully.
Chief of Police Alan Orr
Chief of Police Alan Orr has worked in law enforcement for 42 years. He joined the Tigard Police Department in
2002 as captain, promoted to assistant chief in 2003 and promoted to chief in 2009.
Assistant Chief Jim de Sully
Assistant Chief Jim de Sully has worked in law enforcement for 26 years. He joined the Tigard Police Department as a
patrol officer in 1990, promoted to sergeant in 1997, promoted to lieutenant in 2004, promoted to captain in 2009,
and promoted to assistant chief in 2012.
Captain Bob Rogers
Captain Bob Rogers has worked in law enforcement for 22 years. He joined the Tigard Police Department as a patrol
officer in 1997, promoted to sergeant in 2000, promoted to lieutenant in 2006 and promoted to captain in 2009.
How we are Organized
The Tigard Police Department is organized into 11 functional units, with 84.5 full-time equivalent positions (FTE); 68
sworn and 16.5 non-sworn support personnel.
Patrol
The patrol division is the backbone of every police department. Patrol is responsible for the initial response of all
calls for service.Three shifts are required for 24-hour service, each consisting of a supervisor and patrol officers.
Personnel assigned to patrol are uniformed and perform most initial investigations, enforce traffic laws, and
provide citizen assistance. Additionally, one canine officer is assigned to patrol.
Traffic Safety Unit
This unit provides overall enforcement of traffic safety laws in Tigard. In addition, the three motorcycle officers,
including a sergeant, provide motor vehicle accident investigation. The traffic unit also assists citizens with concerns
regarding traffic-oriented issues in Tigard via the traffic complaint form.
Detectives
The detective division is responsible for initial and follow-up investigations. Also reporting to the services division
lieutenant is the detective sergeant, nine detectives and a detective administrative assistant.
School Resource Officers
The Tigard Police Department currently has four school resource officers that assist within the Tigard-Tualatin
School District.Three of these officers instruct D.A.R.E. throughout the six Tigard elementary schools.There is a
half-time position that assists with Peer Court.
Records
Records specialists are non-sworn personnel who are responsible for data entry, control, maintenance and retrieval
of police reports.The records unit assists with citizen inquiries both in person and on the telephone. Five specialists
and a supervisor staff the unit. Police records are available from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. every day.
Property/Evidence
The property and evidence technicians are non-sworn personnel with responsibility for the handling, storage and
control of all evidence and property.
Community Service Officers
Two non-sworn community service officers support the patrol division.They assist with motor vehicle accidents,
traffic control, assist citizens with criminal reporting and a myriad of other patrol responsibilities.
Commercial Crimes Unit
The commercial crimes unit is a three-member team that works with the business community to reduce crime
before it happens by assessing risk, instituting prevention measures and investigating cases specific to the business
community.
Public Information/Crime Prevention
The public information officer (PIO) is a non-sworn position that provides information to the public and various
media outlets regarding criminal and other police-related activity within the City of Tigard.The PIC) is also
responsible for managing most of the crime prevention programming within Tigard such as Neighborhood Watch,
Enhanced Safety Properties, Citizens on Patrol and Neighborhood Speed Watch.The PIC) also coordinates the
popular Citizens Police Academy which is provided once a year to community residents.
Business/Technical/Crime Analysis Services
The business/technical service unit performs fiscal management services, management of business practices,
computer hardware and software support, and crime analysis and support. The unit consists of the business
manager, police technology specialist and crime analyst.
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Budget and FTE
2012-13 Department Budget
The operating budget of the department can be broken down by the three major operating divisions of
Administration (3.96 percent), Operations (54.78 percent), and Support Services (41.26 percent).
The department generates over$1.0 million in revenue to offset budget expenses. This does not include the
$850,000 in traffic fines that are used to offset the expenses of both the Tigard Police Department and the Tigard
Municipal Court.The remaining amount of the department's budget is financed from the city's General Fund.
With a population of 48,695, the budget per resident is $260 per year.
FY 2012-13 Police Department Budget
$12,666,120(excludes interdepartmental changes)
Materials and Services Capital Outlay
17.5% ` / 0.5%
Personal Services
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2012-13 Department Personnel
Of the 84.5 full-time positions, 68 are sworn officers that actively work in Tigard's neighborhoods and commercial/
industrial areas. The average for sworn personnel in Oregon is 1.64 officers per thousand population; the City of
Tigard has historically used 1.5 officers per thousand as a goal, and is currently at 1.2 officers per thousand.
The most recent data available from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that on a national level for a city of
comparable size, the average percentage of non-sworn personnel is 22.2 percent compared to 19.5 percent at the
Tigard Police Department.The national average for all police departments is 31.2 percent.
FY 2011-12 Police Department Budget
Sworn 80.5% / Non-sworn 19.5%
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Lifesaving Awards, Promotions and New Employees
Lifesaving Awards
Lifesaving awards were presented to Officer Cote, Washington Square Mall w
Security Supervisor Gunter, Security Officer Glover and Security Officer Harp. I
The Distinguished Police Medal was presented to Officer Bowman for the
combined life saving efforts of a developmentally disabled female (and her
mother) on the upper edge parking structure at Washington Square.
Lifesaving awards were presented to Officer Whitham and Officer Will for
their CPR and AED efforts involving a male that was not breathing due to a
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Officer Officer
Robert Whitham Nathaniel Will
January 2012 November 2012
Officer George Hicks Officer Bill Cote
Employees of the Year
Supervisor of the Year Officer of the Year Support Staff of the Year Volunteer of the Year
Sergeant Brad Sitton Officer T.J.Hahn Shelly Wert Cadet Jared Hansen
New Employees, Promotions and Retirement
Reserve Officers Arturo Garcia and Heather Wakem joined the department on July 25. Reserve Officer Heather Wakem
was sworn in as a police officer on September 30. Police Officer Scott Johnson joined the department on December 31.
Reserve Officer Arturo Garcia Officer Heather Wakem Officer Scott Johnson
Jim de Sully sworn in as Tigard's Assistant Chief
Jim de Sully first joined the Tigard Police Department as a -
patrol officer in 1990, after first serving as a patrol officer i
in both Cannon Beach and Lincoln City, Oregon. He was
promoted to sergeant in 1997, promoted to lieutenant in
2004 and promoted to captain in 2009. He is a graduate
of the FBI National Academy and Oregon Executive , T
Development Institute. He is currently the president of the
board of directors for the Oregon FBINAA. He is married to
his wife Kim and has two sons.
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National Police Week
Tigard Police Department Organizes Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 18, 2012
This annual memorial service is held as part of National Police Week to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S.
law enforcement personnel. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special
recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty involving the safety and
protection of others.The Tigard Police Department organized and conducted the memorial service in 2012.
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Records and Property/Evidence Sections
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From left to right:Sue Gorino,Linda Geertsen,Ambro Farrier,Pam Delehanty,Sandra Ralston and Darla Smith.
Not pictured:Betty Wilson and Cyndi Pierce.
The list of responsibilities is a long and critical one for both the Records and Property/Evidence Sections of the
Tigard Police Department. Composed of five records specialists, two property and evidence specialists, and a
supervisor, the two sections are mission critical to all functions within the department.
Overall, they provide clerical support and records management support while coordinating the handling,
preservation and storage of all evidence and property. Specific chain of custody guidelines must be followed and
tracked for all evidence. In addition, they are often the primary or first contact that the public will meet when
interacting with the police department.They are the department's customer service representatives when the
public is requesting copies of records, all telephone inquires, and/or asking for assistance from an officer or other
department staff. Accuracy of data being entered into the records management system is a critical function and
staff must be fully aware of protocols and procedures.
In addition to properly storing, preserving and tracking property and evidence, the property specialists act as
liaisons to the court and other offices requiring the transmission of documents and the coordination of evidence
for criminal filings and court appearances.They may also be requested to serve as an expert witness in court
proceedings. Staff also prepares evidence for officers and investigators for court proceedings while maintaining
records and tracking all activity in the chain of custody of the evidence.
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Records and Property/Evidence Statistics - 2012
RECORDS
ACTIVITY TYPE OTR 1 OTR 2 OTR 3 OTR 4 YEARLY TOTAL
Citation Processed 2,217 2,493 2,884 1,473 9,067
Private Property Vehicle Impounds 60 33 45 58 196
Subpoenas Processed 663 537 572 609 2,381
Records Checks 73 91 105 67 336
Expungements/Sealed Cases 66 48 51 62 227
Ride-along Applications 34 40 36 39 149
Document Notarized 35 20 37 17 109
Case Numbers Pulled 139 127 91 88 445
Reports Written 33 34 37 51 155
TOTAL DATA ENTRIES/UPDATES 3,320 3,423 3,858 2,464 13,065
PPDS RECORDSDATA ENTRY
RECORD/REPORT TYPE OTR 1 OTR 2 OTR 3 1 YEAR-TO-DATE
Incidents 1,010 1,023 1,069 1,072 4,174
Custodies 432 413 453 428 1,726
Custody Updates 26 15 11 2 54
Traffic 120 145 157 223 645
Use of Force 4 8 2 6 20
Specials 1,002 940 899 855 3,696
Field Contacts 31 36 36 11 114
Property Receipts 1,239 1,121 1,324 1,313 4,997
Associated Vehicles 406 439 520 570 1,935
Recovered Vehicle Reports 15 8 2 24 49
CRNS Established 674 735 684 753 2,846
CRNS Updated 2,659 2,545 2,602 2,621 10,427
TOTAL DATA ENTRIES/UPDATES 7,618 7,428 7,759 7,878 30,683
1 DEN CE ACTIVITIES
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Property Evidence Reports 697 742 671 646 2,756
Items Entered 1,282 1,526 1,311 1,211 5,330
Property Release Appointments 77 88 72 66 303
Property Items Destroyed/Released 2,479 2,675 2,544 2,105 9,803
DA Requests for Assistance 88 119 81 122 410
Officer Requests for Assistance 134 140 193 185 652
Reports Written 22 19 15 51 107
ACTIVITY TOTAL 4,779 5,309 4,887 4,386 19,361
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Detective Yonsoo Lee Accepts Award from U.S. Attorney
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On May 15, 2012, during the all-staff city meeting, Detective Lee was presented with an award from Assistant
U.S. Attorney Kemp Strickland in recognition of his work on a pioneering human traffiking case. Detective Lee was
specifically commended for the rapport he developed with the juvenile victim under difficult circumstances. His
long-term investigative efforts culminated in a 40-year prison sentence for the suspect.
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Officer Maldonado Provides Security During Presidential Inauguration
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Tigard Police Officer Gabe Maldonado traveled to Washington D.C. to help provide added safety and security
within the area's metro transit system during the presidential inauguration. Officer Maldonado is currently assigned
to transit police which provides police services along the entire TriMet system. Officer Maldonado was selected
along with a handful of other Portland area officers to help with the expected surge of ridership on the D.C. transit
system associated with the inauguration of President Obama.
Officer Maldonado was assigned to a transit station near the nation's capital for the three-day window prior to
and during the inauguration. One hundred and fifty public transit police officers from 15 agencies across the
nation were on hand to assist with crowd management and security-related incidents within the transit system.
Officer Maldonado had the opportunity to learn how other transit systems operate with an emphasis on safety
and security.
A day-long training was provided to all of the visiting officers a day prior to the start of the presidential activities.
Officer Maldonado related afterward that much of the time was spent assisting riders along the transit system with
directions and simply being an available resource. Officer Maldonado reported that the riders were respectful and
appreciative for the added service and visibility the officers provided.
All costs associated with the special assignment were absorbed by the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority
(W MATA).
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Crime Trends
Workload Analysis
Workload is measured by the combination of calls that an officer receives from the dispatch center and the calls
they self-initiate on their own. Self-initiated calls are directly affected by the total number of calls for service.
For example, if an officer is busy responding to calls that have come into the dispatch center, that officer would
have less time to generate self-initiated calls. The result would be a rise in dispatched calls for service (CFS) and a
corresponding drop in self initiated calls. In 2012, our dispatched calls for service dropped by almost 8,000 calls.
As that number fell, the officers self-generated more calls leading to an increase in the self-initiated calls to over
8,000, balancing out the workload.
Calls for Service in 2012
Dispatched and Self-initiated
53,738 51162 52,185 52,420
49,344 , 50,116 50,115 51,158 52,226
49,362
30,530
o i l 27,234 28,839 27,892 27,466 26,957 25,565 28,111 26,726 29,745
24,899 25,228 24,550
22,110 23,270 22,650 22,747 22,63621,696 22,675
♦ Total Calls f Dispatch Calls -AL- Self-Initiated Calls
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Throughout the year we capture this same workload by month. In a month when the dispatched calls for service
drops, the self initiated calls will rise, balancing the workload.
Monthly Calls for Service by Type in 2012
Dispatched and Self-initiated
■ Self-Initiated Calls ■ Dispatched Calls
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Part I Crimes
Part I crimes dropped again in 2012. The largest reduction was in the number of reported thefts which dipped
slightly over 100 reports.The largest increase was burglary which totaled 38 reported cases. Most burglaries were
related to circumstances such as open garage doors during warmer weather months when residents fail to close
them. This was especially noted during nighttime hours. Criminals were often able to steal a bicycle or two which
could easily be traded for cash at a metal scrap yard.
2012 Uniform Crime Reporting for Tigard Police
PART I CRIMES 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Homicide/Murder 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1
Forcible Rape 22 15 16 13 10 9 11 9 8 10
Arson 9 16 16 20 18 8 6 4 5 4
Aggravated Assault 43 63 59 45 59 26 13 19 23 22
Robbery 31 43 32 47 48 46 38 64 25 36
► Highway 5 8 8 3 10 10 9 20 11 8
► Business 20 21 16 27 25 25 18 27 9 15
► Service Station 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 i
► Convenience Store 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 2 1 4
► Residence 2 8 3 8 3 2 5 2 2 2 i
► Bank 3 4 2 8 1 3 1 3 1 1 i
► All Other 1 2 1 1 2 5 4 3 1 6
UU MV 194 193 165 108 108 86 58 67 51 51 i
Burglary 300 340 311 259 201 221 170 197 170 208
0, Residence 174 181 159 145 129 115 108 93 104 133
0, Business 109 128 109 82 59 87 52 64 36 57
► All Others 17 31 43 32 9 19 10 40 30 19
Larceny 1 1,821 1 2,205 1 1,845 1 1,608 1 1,504 1 1,374 1 11442 11701 11513 1,408 i
City of Tigard Total Part I
2,876
2,421 2,444
21100 1,949 2,062
1,744 1,738 1,795 1,740
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Part II Crimes
For the second consecutive year, Part II crimes experienced very little change. In 2012, we had the reemergence
of a crime which for the past five years has been somewhat idle—forgery.Tigard experienced an increase of 73
reported cases during 2012. Indirectly connected, mail theft was notably increasing as the quest for criminals
to obtain checks also spiked. The stolen checks were then altered and cashed using false identification. Our
investigators worked diligently to follow up on the forgery reports while the public information officer embarked on
a public awareness campaign to help educate on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.
2012 Uniform Crime Reporting for Tigard Police
Simple Assault 184 185 162 176 143 116 134 116 127 150
Forgery/Counterfiet 1034 246 230 152 77 72 82 70 61 134
Fraud 198 255 224 154 168 158 152 206 223 222
Embezzlement 46 35 41 41 54 52 25 21 24 23
Stolen Property 6 10 7 6 6 2 19 22 35 34
Vandalism 571 578 656 699 778 780 614 589 631 539
Weapons Laws 31 29 16 33 37 32 31 27 44 31
Prostitution 1 2 2 2 7 54 49 1 19 21
Sex Offenses 59 49 71 62 60 45 19 43 35 50
Drug Laws 113 150 116 121 161 172 178 171 158 149
Gambling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Offenses Against Family 33 50 33 44 30 20 17 13 18 17
DUII 173 173 211 190 137 150 154 134 131 115
Liquor Laws 38 29 63 107 126 66 64 77 76 55
Disorderly Conduct 209 331 297 317 271 249 209 309 267 323
Kidnapping 5 4 6 8 14 1 3 3 4 4 1
All Other 119 203 187 257 221 168 136 165 152 167
Curfew 17 13 62 56 35 17 11 10 15 24
Runaway 78 105 82 54 81 90 94 75 68 80
PART11TOTALS 2,015 2,447 2,466 2,479 0• 2,088 2,138 F 50
City of Tigard Total Part II
2,447 2,446 2,479 2,406
2,244
2,015 1,991 2,052 2,088 2,138
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Violent Crimes
In conjunction with the Part I crime index are the crimes categorized as violent crimes. Violent crimes include
homicide, rape, aggravated assault and robbery.These crimes are the most serious crimes and involve crimes to
persons. In 2012 our number of violent crimes rose. The biggest contributor to that rise was robbery. We had a
series of Coffee Shack robberies that were similar to robberies in other jurisdictions.The suspect was captured,
arrested and charged.That trend mixed with a handful of shoplifts turned robbery, due to use of force by the
suspect, led to the rise in the robbery counts.
2012 Person, Property and Measure 11 Crimes
Another way to look at crime is by dividing them up by person crimes, property crimes and Measure 11 category.
PERSON11 11' 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011I 1
Homicide 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1
Rape 22 15 16 13 10 9 18 9 8 10
Robbery 31 43 32 47 48 46 38 64 25 36
Assault 43 63 59 45 59 26 12 19 23 22
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Burglary 300 340 311 259 201 221 169 197 170 208
Larceny(theft) 1,821 2,205 1,845 15608 15504 1,347 1,429 1,701 15513 15408 I
UUMV 194 193 165 108 108 86 56 67 51 51 I
Arson 9 16 16 20 18 8 6 4 5 4
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Arson 9 16 16 20 18 8 6 4 5 4
Aggravated Assault 43 63 59 45 59 26 12 19 23 22
Homicide/Murder(attempt) 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1
Kidnapping 5 4 6 8 14 1 3 3 4 4 I
Compelling Prostitution 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0
Forcible Rape 22 15 16 13 10 9 11 9 8 10
Robbery 31 43 32 47 48 46 38 64 25 36
Sex Abuse 59 49 71 62 60 45 36 43 35 38
TOTALMEASURE 11 CRIMES I 191 201I 137 123 143 102
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Community Policing Projects
Community policing projects are special projects generated by an officer or supervisor that go above and beyond
the scope of the normal response to calls for service. These projects are submitted as an existing or potentially
existing problem that may require extra effort, resources and time to resolve.These projects give the district
officers a chance to channel resources and bring resolution to problematic issues within our neighborhoods. In
2012, 17 projects were opened, 13 closed and four were still pending at year's end. Four cases that were held over
from 2011 were closed.
In 2012, a significant squatter case was quickly resolved through the use of targeted and frequent patrols and the
issuance of a trespass letter.
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Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
Members of the Tigard Police Department traffic and patrol 2012 Traffic Statistics
units took extra steps to ensure pedestrian safety and bring : off
attention to the importance of pedestrian-related traffic laws.
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Oregon law requires motorists to yield and stop for pedestrians
who are legally crossing streets. Violation of the law is a Class
B traffic infraction with a penalty of$260. Several operations off
were conducted around the city.The locations selected were
based on officer observations and complaints expressed by
pedestrians noting difficulty in attempts to safely cross the 7,884
road. The enhanced effort was funded through an Oregon
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Association Chiefs of Police to help reduce the number of
motorists operating a vehicle under the influence.The enhanced Calls for Citations Warnings Reports
efforts by police include specially assigned traffic officers service Issued Written
observing and detecting motorists driving under the influence
between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes
kill someone every 31 minutes and non-fatal injuries occur every two minutes.
Statistics have indicated that Tigard motorists demonstrated nearly 97 percent compliance regarding vehicle safety
belt usage for front-seated occupants.The national average is just over 80 percent.
Seat belt usage in the state of Oregon has grown from 43 percent in 1989, to the current statewide estimate of 93
percent. More importantly, this increase in seat belt usage since 1989, has resulted in the motor vehicle collision
mortality rate in Oregon being reduced by half.
2011 Traffic Calls for Service
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340 513 405 548 194 549 189 140 136
Abandoned Hit and Motorist Parking Injury Non-injury Unknown Traffic Traffic Traffic
Vehicle Run Assist Complaint Accident Accident Injury Detail Complaint Stop
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Enforcement of Pedestrian Crosswalk Laws
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The Tigard Police Department continually strives to improve
the safety of both pedestrians and motorists. Made possible +�
by grant funding, drivers can expect periodic pedestrian safety
enforcement operations around Tigard conducted by traffic safety
officers. One such operation was conducted in September 2012.
The locations included Bonita Road at Milton Court and Hall
Boulevard at the Fanno Creek Trail crossing. Warning signs
announcing the enforcement operations were positioned near �--�
the area. Motorists were advised to plan ahead to ensure safe `' + ,
stopping distances.
As a reminder:
1. Oregon law requires drivers to stop when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk. In Oregon, any intersection of public
streets is considered a crosswalk—whether marked with paint or unmarked.
2. Drivers must stop and stay stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks until they have cleared the driver's lane and
the adjacent lane.
3. When a vehicle is turning, drivers must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has cleared the lane
into which the driver is turning plus the entire adjacent lane. When turning at a signal, a driver must allow the
pedestrian to clear the lane plus six feet of the adjacent lane.
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The Tigard Police Department once again participated in a nationwide traffic
safety campaign to enforce Oregon seat belt laws.The program began August
27, 2012 and continued through September 9, 2012.The two-week blitz was
a multi-jurisdictional approach to help ensure motorists respect, obey and
understand the importance of using seat belts and child safety seats.Tigard
police officers focused on enforcement at various times and days. This effort
was made possible through dedicated federal funding providing overtime
hours to carry out the program. Officers focused on seat belt compliance and IF
other traffic violations.
Recent statistics indicated that Tigard motorists demonstrated nearly 97 "' }
percent compliance regarding passenger vehicle safety belt usage for front-
seated occupants.The national average is just over 80 percent. While these
figures are encouraging, it should also be noted that the lack of safety belt
use was a major factor in half of all motor vehicle fatalities in Oregon during
recent years.
In addition to the safety campaign,The Tigard Police Department also enforces the laws dealing with the proper
use of passenger restraints for children. Information regarding guidelines and the correct use of child safety seats
can be found at www.actsoregon.org.
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Tigard Police and Extra DUII Enforcement
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
provided grant funding to promote high visibility enforcement
(HVE) so Tigard officers could patrol the roadways in Tigard with a
primary focus on arresting impaired drivers.
Police were especially visible around the community throughout
the holiday season and during planned major televised sporting -,
events in the winter (i.e., college bowl games and Super Bowl).
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
If the statistics surrounding impaired drivers isn't enough, the related penalties when caught should certainly be.
► Drunk driving is often a symptom of a larger problem: alcohol misuse and abuse.
► Alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes cost more than an estimated $37 billion annually.
► In 2010, more than 10,000 people died in alcohol-impaired crashes—one every 51 minutes.
Please plan ahead if you are driving and consuming alcohol. If you become impaired, don't drive—call for a sober
driver, a taxi, or use mass transit to get home safely. If you notice an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 immediately to
report it.Together we can all make our roads safer. You can learn more about high visibility enforcement campaigns
at www.nhtsa.gov/drivesober.
Professional Standards
The Tigard Police Department values citizen feedback and we endeavor to create an environment where officers
and staff are approachable and responsive to the needs of Tigard citizens. One way to measure responsiveness is by
feedback received from citizen complaints.
Addressing citizen complaints is a high priority, and they are processed in an expeditious, thorough and fair manner.
From this feedback, the department can address citizen concerns on a personal level and can take steps to assure
that appropriate policies and procedures are in place that address issues which have become a community priority
or concern. Complaints can be made at any level within the Tigard Police Department or city administration.
There were a total of 10 complaints registered with the Chief's Office in 2012. Only two of these complaints can
be characterized as citizen complaints. Citizen complaints are taken very seriously and are thoroughly investigated
to determine if a disciplinary action is warranted. In addition to citizen complaints, the department responds to
internal complaints filed by officers and staff. In 2012, there were eight internal complaints. Internal complaints
can range from insubordination, reporting for duty, unsatisfactory performance, to violation of city policy. Internal
complaints are dealt with in much the same manner as citizen complaints, and entail a full investigation and an
appropriate follow-up action depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Five Year Comparison Chart
► Citizen Complaints 2 11 13 10 8
► Internal Complaints 8 14 7 16 14
TOTAL 10 25 20 26 22
It continues to be our goal to address issues well before they can manifest themselves as a citizen complaint.
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Dangerous Driving: Top 10 List
This Bears Repeating!
(Adapted from "Rules of the Road"by Judge Michael J. O'Brien, Tigard Municipal Court)
According to AAA and a survey by Forbes magazine, the 10 most deadly driving practices include:
1. Texting and cellphones: The use of cellphones while driving increases the risk of a collision by 400 percent.
Texting and the use of cellphones while driving have been banned in Oregon and several other states. A
California study suggests that the ban may be effective; texting while driving has decreased by 70 percent.
2. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: Alcohol abuse contributes to 40 percent of the nation's
40,000 annual traffic fatalities and 60 percent of fatal collisions involving drivers aged 16-24.
3. Bad weather: Failure to adapt to bad weather is the cause of about 1.5 million collisions, 7,000 fatalities and
800,000 injuries each year in the U.S.
4. Speeding: Speeding is a factor in 13 percent of all collisions and one-third of all traffic fatalities.
5. No safety belt: Contributes to 5,000 fatalities each year. Safety belt use is especially important for children
as collisions are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 14.
6. Understeering in corners: Speeding often contributes to this error, especially on two-lane secondary roads.
Drivers entering a curve too fast often panic, lose control and swerve off the roadway.
7. Oversteering in corners: Like understeering, but with the opposite result:the vehicle can spin out or swerve
into an oncoming lane.
8. Road rage:Tailgating, abrupt lane changes and other forms of aggressive driving often provoke responses
that can quickly spiral into dangerous confrontations.
9. Poor vision: Outdated lenses or bad eyesight create serious risks, especially at night when the fatality rate is
three times higher than during the day.
10. Drowsy driving: Distracted driving is the cause of 80 percent of all collisions and sleepiness is one of its
most dangerous forms.
These top 10 practices are not only dangerous, they can lead to traffic citations for violating Oregon's Rules of the
Road.Tigard Police Department officers employ multiple approaches in addressing these deadly driving practices.
Among these are:
1 Distracted driving awareness safety campaigns. 1 DUII patrols and enforcement.
1 Safety belt enforcement campaigns. 1 Directed patrol details.
1 Advanced radar technology to combat following too close. 1 Public education.
1 Traffic details focusing on problematic locations and driving practices.
Interagency Partnerships
TriMet
A Tigard sergeant and three police officers are working with TriMet as a police and security unit to provide security
presence throughout the transit system.Transit police perform random sweeps on buses and trains and at TriMet
facilities.This program is fully funded by TriMet including administrative overhead.
Metro Regional Government
Two Tigard detectives are assigned to Metro's Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) Patrol. RID tackles the problem of
illegal dumping of waste and materials. A major objective of the group is to assure that illegal dumps are cleaned up
and investigated.This program is fully funded by Metro including administrative overhead.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
The primary mission of the agency is to reduce drug availability by creating an intelligence-driven, multi-agency,
drug task force aimed at eliminating or reducing domestic drug trafficking and its harmful consequence by
enhancing and helping to coordinate drug trafficking control efforts among federal, state and local law enforcement
agencies.Tigard has one officer placed with this team.
Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT)
The Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) is a highly skilled and well-equipped tactical unit that
responds to extremely hazardous situations where conventional police tactics and equipment may be inadequate.
Officers assigned to TNT do so as a secondary assignment.Tigard currently has two officers assigned to this team.
Major Crimes Team
Sponsored by the Washington County District Attorney's Office, the Major Crimes Team is a large team of
experienced detectives available to respond as mutual aid to any area agency having immediate investigative needs
on a major event (i.e., officer-involved shooting or a homicide).The Tigard Police Department has one sergeant and
three detectives assigned to this team.
Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (C.A.R.T.)
This is a multi-agency team of specially trained law enforcement officers from the Washington County Sheriff's
Office, and the Beaverton, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Hillsboro,Tigard, and Tualatin Police Departments.Team
members are trained as traffic crash deconstructionists with training in the areas of: collision analysis, speed
analysis, vehicle dynamics, occupant kinematics, scene photography, surveying equipment, crash scene mapping,
and computer aided drawing programs.The Tigard Police Department has two officers placed with this team.
Lost Innocence Task Force
The Lost Innocence Task Force is a multi-agency team working with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office.This
force's primary mission is to address the growing problem of domestic sex trafficking of children in the U.S. Since
2003, initiatives like this throughout the U.S. have resulted in the rescue of over 575 children, and led to the
conviction of more than 300 pimps, madams and their associates who exploit children through prostitution.
Hostage Negotiations Team (HNT)
The Hostage Negotiations Team is an interagency team comprised of members from the Washington County
Sheriff's Office, officers from the Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Tigard Police Departments, as well as a mental health
consultant who deploys with the team. All team members receive specialized training from the FBI and Western
States Hostage Negotiators Association.They also attend monthly training events and are proficient in the best
practices in their field.
The team responds to many callouts throughout Washington County each year.Typical calls might involve a person
barricaded in a building to avoid arrest, someone threatening the life of a hostage or a wide variety of other crisis
events that threaten the safety of the community.The vast majority of incidents are resolved without further injury
or violence.
Metro Gang Task Force (MGTF)
The Metro Gang Task Force (MFTF) was created in July 2006, in an agreement between the Portland Office of
the FBI, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the offices of the local metro-area county prosecutors, and several local law
enforcement agencies.The force consists of 13 full-time investigators, two full-time sergeants, and one full-time
captain. The current list of participating agencies include the Portland FBI Office, Portland ATF Office, Portland
ICE Office, Portland Police Bureau, Beaverton Police, Hillsboro Police, Milwaukie Police,Tigard Police, Oregon City
Police, Canby Police, Woodburn Police, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and local county prosecutors offices within the
Portland metro area.
The mission of the Metro Gang Task Force is to disrupt and dismantle criminal street gangs by conducting
collaborative, interagency, intelligence-led investigations and prosecutions, against individuals involved in organized
criminal street gang activity.
Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC)
The Tigard Police Department often assists the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) with checking for the
illegal sale of alcohol sales to minors. A team of OLCC inspectors along with Tigard officers and young volunteers
will visit business establishments in the city that offer alcohol for sale. Random checks are conducted periodically
to ascertain compliance with the law. Another way the police are working to combat the problem of underage
drinking is to partner with coalitions that help educate and support our community's youth in efforts to promote
healthy and substance-free lifestyles.
Interagency Gang Enforcement Team (IGET)
The City of Tigard assigns an officer to serve as a liaison in working on gang related issues serving on the
Washington County Interagency Gang Enforcement Team.
2012 Highlights
Special Olympics Fundraiser — Tigard #1 in the State! �,� •
Held at the Red Robin Restaurant at Washington Square Too, this event is considered
to be one of the most essential fundraisers to help continue the important work of
the Oregon Special Olympics.The Oregon Special Olympics provides year-round sports
training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
During the event, officers assist wait staff throughout the day, speak to restaurant guests about the event and tell
them how they can help if interested. In 2012, the Tigard Police Department raised nearly$5,600, making it the
second year in a row that Tigard was the number one fundraiser in Oregon for this event.
Tigard's Citizens Academy
The Tigard Police Department operates a nine-week Citizens i +
Police Academy once a year.The purpose of the academy is } t , 4L, -
to create better understanding and communication between
citizens and police through education.The intent is not to
produce citizens trained in law enforcement, but rather help
citizens better understand their city's police department.
When the community knows and understands the limitations
and abilities of law enforcement, the police can then better
serve the community.
The academy subject matter covers a wide range of law enforcement topics such as investigations, patrol functions,
traffic-related issues, community policing, gangs, narcotics investigations, use of force and firearms. All sessions
are conducted by members of the Tigard Police Department.To date, nearly 450 community members have
participated in this popular program since it began in 1995.
Information Kiosk Placed at Bridgeport Village Regal Cinemas
The department had been researching a way to deliver real-time public safety
updates and up-to-the-minute news and weather broadcasts.Through a
community grant from State Farm, the Tigard Police Department was able to +
build and install an electronic information kiosk at no cost to taxpayers.
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The department also formed a partnership with Clackamas County, which
is sharing its own collection of public education videos that range from a
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) sponsored presentation on the
dangers of driving under the influence of intoxicants, to Legacy Health
Center's tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Other public service
announcements address issues like bullying, teen issues, driving safety and ►
overall crime prevention tips.
Our community business partner, Bridgeport Regal Cinemas, has allowed us to place the kiosk at no cost in an effort
to achieve maximum visibility. Last year, nearly one million patrons visited the popular theater.
State Farm Insurance Grants $5,000
for a Distracted Driving Program
The risks of driving while distracted are thoroughly
documented. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety,
using a cellphone while driving quadruples the risk of a
crash. Driver inattention is a factor in more than one million
traffic crashes in the U.S. each year, with consequences from
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serious injury to death.The economic impact of driving while «.r
distracted has an annual tab of nearly 40 billion dollars. A
recent study found that 95 percent of drivers polled were
aware of the risks involving texting while driving. Of those, 18 percent revealed they either sent or read one
or more text messages while driving in the past month. With smartphone usage increasing dramatically, those
numbers and statistics will likely grow.
In a 12-month period last year,Tigard police officers issued over 600 citations for "Unlawful Use of a Mobile
Communicative Device." The actual number of motorists contacted is much higher when considering the additional
warnings officers issued to other violators. In any event, the impetus for safety still remains on the driver.To that
end, the Tigard Police Department will be stepping-up enforcement as well embarking on a public educational
campaign to heighten the awareness regarding the dangers of driving while distracted. However, distracted driving
doesn't stop at cellphone use. Did you know that a driver can be cited for operating a motor vehicle when a pet is
positioned on their lap? ORS 815.270 refers to "Operating vehicle that is loaded or equipped to obstruct driver." In
essence, anything which prevents the free, unhampered operation of the vehicle is construed as driving distracted.
State Farm recently awarded a grant to the Tigard Police Department to increase awareness of the perils of driving
while distracted. With the aid of PSAs, media partners, printed materials and discussion, we hope to significantly
reduce traffic crashes and collateral damage. Do your part—drive safely. Learn more about driving while distracted
at www.distraction.gov.
Chief Orr Visits with Children at
Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH)
During the holidays, Chief Orr spent time with children who reside at rental
communities owned and operated by Community Partners for Affordable
housing (CPAH). Chief Orr visited with children and read to them from
popular children's books.This has become a yearly event, making the
season a little brighter for every child.
Tigard Officers Puddle Play!
This picture went viral through Fackbook and Twitter during a
winter storm. Additionally,The Oregonian and The Times picked _
up the story illustrating what Tigard officers will do to keep –
traffic moving and drivers safe! Our police officers strive to live
the citywide values 24/7.
2012 National Night Out k
On Tuesday, August 7, 12 Tigard neighborhoods ranging in
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Out (NNO).This annual event has become a neighborhood "' 4
tradition that focuses on giving crime and drugs a "going-away
party." What started thirty years ago as an evening when
neighbors simply turned on an outside light, has grown to
neighbors collectively working to improve the safety of their
neighborhoods. Now more than 15,000 communities across
the country participate.
While the traditional "lights on" and front porch vigils remain part of the event, r.
activities have expanded considerably to include block parties, cookouts, parades
and visits from both police and fire personnel.This event has proven to be a great `
opportunity for cities and towns to promote police-community partnerships,
improved crime prevention and neighborhood cohesion. While the one night �V77
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is certainly not a solution to crime, drugs or violence; National Night Out does
represent the type of spirit, energy and determination that is helping to make WPM_
neighborhoods safer places throughout the entire year.
Christmas for Kids at Fred Meyer,
Founded in 1985, the Oregon-based Christmas for Kids r ■ ;
Foundation sponsors an annual Christmas for Kids event—a ' ti
non-religious charity outreach program. Funds raised are in
the form of donated merchandise, cash contributions and
employees' time.
The program allows underprivileged grade school aged
children from the greater Portland metro area to participate
in a holiday shopping trip at the Hollywood Fred Meyer in
northeast Portland. Many of the children selected to participate do not have shoes that fit properly or even a warm
coat for winter. Participating children may be identified by their teacher or other school staff. This year over 70
schools and 12 districts were represented. In 2012, volunteers including Tigard Police Department staff personally
shopped with over 200 children and helped purchase needed items for more than 360 siblings.
Children are matched with one or more volunteers who escort the child throughout the store for the shopping
excursion. Prior to the children arriving, parents complete a "wish list" that includes clothing sizes and family
needs.These wish lists are not your typical holiday list. In fact most of them do not even include toys.The
volunteer shopper, along with the child, shop for basic necessities such as underwear, shoes, socks and hygiene
items. Each adult volunteer shopper is given a budget to spend, which is based on the total number of children in
the family ($100-480). Members of the Tigard Police Department have volunteered to participate in this annual
event for the past 15 years.
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Community Safety Day Hosted by Kadel's Auto Body
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Kadel's Auto Body hosted a Community Safety Day in September. The event
brought people from various disciplines to their Tigard location to share
what people can do to create safe and secure neighborhoods. Kadel's is
planning to make this an annual event.
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Drug Take-Back Day
To help stop unwanted pharmaceutical drugs from entering
our water system and our community, the Tigard Police "
Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) &A
hosted two National Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Days in --
April and September 2012.The abuse of prescription drugs ,. `y
has become increasingly prevalent among teens and young
adults.This program is just one step that can help eliminate `
the problem. A drop-off receptacle has been placed in the
lobby of the Tigard Police Department where unwanted drugs
can be deposited throughout the year. =
Old-fashioned Fourth of July Event
An old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration is held at Tigard
High School each year.The event is free and features a family
friendly fireworks display at dusk. In addition, the entire
football field is host to a variety of activities and events that
begin in the early evening and last until the fireworks display
begins.The event is complete with clowns, live music, and
games along with police and fire vehicles on display. Officer
Odam and his K9 Baxter were there as well to provide even
greater fun and excitement for children and adults. Earlier in
the day,Tigard officers also participated in the 16th annual
Middle of Millen Drive Independence Day Parade. Hundreds ..
of onlookers lined the mile-long parade route to enjoy what
has become an institution in south Tigard on Independence Day.
Cadet Graduation, May 2012
The Tigard cadet program offers young men and women
between the ages of 16-20 the opportunity to learn about
law enforcement. Cadets participate in police-ride-alongs, - -
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traffic patrols, crime prevention, community outreach
events and ongoing monthly training. Cadets get first-hand
knowledge of how law enforcement serves its community.
The cadets attend an academy specifically geared toward
their interests, where they are prepared to serve as
responsible teen ambassadors for the law enforcment
community in Tigard.
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Radar Blitz for Following too Close!
The Tigard Police Department acquired a new distance-
between cars (DBC) technology that offers objective evidence t
of violations. It allows a laser speed-measurement device to -
detect the precise time and distance between two vehicles
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as well as their speed. To do your own low-tech DBC check,
simply count the seconds (one thousand one...) that separate
you from the vehicle ahead of you as you pass a fixed point on i
the highway.
Oregon law prohibits following another vehicle "more closely than is reasonable and prudent," considering the
"speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon, and condition of, the highway" (ORS 811.485). A violation is subject
to a presumptive fine of$260, even if there's no collision.The Oregon Driver's Manual suggests that maintaining a
distance between vehicles of at least two to four seconds is a workable rule of thumb.
Shred-it Events
According to estimates from the Federal Trade Commission, nearly nine
million Americans fall prey to identity theft each year. The Tigard Police ;. y„� -
Department has teamed with Pride Recycling to host free shred events �` P'
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to dispose of confidential or sensitive documents that could put your a
personal information at risk. A donation of a non-perishable food item was --- :.
requested.These food items were then donated to the Tigard St. Vincent FSU
de Paul food pantry. Two events were held in 2012.The August event was
the busiest ever; over 7,500 pounds of paper was collected and shredded! -�
Touchstone Preschool July Fourth Parade
Touchstone School, a private preschool with a location in Tigard, held a July Fourth parade for their students.
A Tigard officer joined forces with school faculty to provide the children a safe and fun event!
Summerfield Women's Golf Charity Event
The Tigard Police Department presented a certificate of thanks to the
Summerfield Women's Golf Club in appreciation for their donation of
$12,000 earmarked for the Community Backpack Program.The dollars
were raised in part through a silent auction and a golf tournament.The
Community Backpack Program provides basic food needs to children
(kindergarten to fifth grade) who might not otherwise have access to food
over the weekend during the school year.
Another Day on the Job for the Public Information Officer
Jim Wolf, the department's Public Information Officer, can be seen
conducting a press conference with the local media. Jim is often called
upon by the media to share updates on important events that might be
occurring in our community. {
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Shukutoku High School Visit
Sponsored by Azumano Travel, students from Japan visited the Tigard
Police Department. Students were given a tour of the facility and learned
more about local law enforcement from Tigard officers.
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Law Enforcement Career Expo at
Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University offers a number of criminal
justice programs, both on campus and online.The program ,
combines a strong liberal arts curriculum with a rigorous set
of core classes and specialized elective coursework in law
enforcement, corrections and community crime prevention.
The Tigard Police Department is invited every year to -
participate in the Law Enforcement Career Fair held specifically
for students pursuing a law enforcement major or career.
Tigard Kid Fest 2012
The Tigard Police Department teamed up with ACS Testing (a local business) to recognize 12 Tigard elementary
and middle school students for demonstrating good citizenship throughout the year.This is the fifth year that
both organizations worked together to make the holidays more enjoyable for Tigard children and their families.
The evening was capped off with a holiday dinner for the students and their families, provided by employees of
ACS Testing. School resource officers from the Tigard Police Department then recognized each student by sharing
highlights of the child's aspirations and accomplishments over the past school year.
Monthly Landlord Forums
The department continued participating in the 90-minute forums that cover a host of helpful topics for landlords,
rental property owners and managers. Subject matter includes legal issues, law enforcement matters and other
ways to solve problems relating to residential rental properties. Representatives from local law enforcement
agencies and other landlord specialists are on hand to answer specific questions.
Participants learn about screening methods, working with law enforcement agencies and personnel, creating
rental agreements, mastering CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) and successful eviction
procedures. This program is presented in cooperation with the Westside Crime Prevention Coalition.
Annual Balloon Festival at Cook Park --�.
During the Tigard Balloon Festival, police officers are assigned
shifts to help with traffic and to patrol the event grounds. A CAZ
Tigard officers help make the event safe and fun for everyone
attending and have become good will ambassadors for the �f►
city during the event.
Did you know?
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National Handcuff Day is February 20
Why celebrate on February 20? It was chosen because it is the birthday of the modern handcuff. It's on that date
in 1912 that the US Patent office issued patent 1,017,955 to George A. Carney for a "swinging bow ratchet—type"
adjustable handcuff. Before that handcuffs were heavy and bulky, and there was no standard style. Carney's
design was always ready and was light weight compared to older models. Since that patent, most modern
handcuffs around the world have been made with the same swing through design, with minor modifications.The
Carney Patent was bought by The Peerless Handcuff Company of Springfield, Mass., and the first models were
manufactured for them by Smit& Wesson.
Handcuffs are restraint devices designed to secure an individual's wrists close together. They comprise two parts,
linked together by a chain, a hinge, or rigid bar. Each half has a rotating arm which engages with a ratchet that
prevents it from being opened once closed around a person's wrist. Without the key, the handcuffs cannot be
removed and so the handcuffed person is unable to move his or her wrists more than a few centimeters/inches
apart, making many tasks difficult or impossible.This is usually done to prevent suspected criminals from escaping
police custody.
Information from: htti)://notionalwhateverday.com/2013/02/20/national-handcuff-day/
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