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Mission
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To protect and serve all who live,
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Vision
Tigard Police are the guardians of the TIGARD
community. We are an engaged, resilient OR
and progressive department working to make
Tigard safer and more livable.
Strategic Priorities
• Focus on effective use of data and technology
• Strengthen community and City relations and partnerships
• Enhance the professionalism of the department
• 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
2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Table of Contents
Message from the Chief 2 Records Management Unit 19
Command Staff 3 Crime Analysis 20
Strategic Plan Accomplishments 4-5 Public Safety Renewal Levy 20
Organizational Structure 6 Professional Standards Sergeant 21
Departmental Budget 7 Departmental Training 22
Patrol Division 8-9 Force Response 23
K-9 Unit 10 Crime Statistics 24-25
Drone Team 11 Public Information Officer 26
Mental Health Response Team 12 Community Engagement Program Coordinator 26
School Resource Officers 13 Digital Developments 27
Traffic Safety Unit 14 Open House 28
Drug Investigations 15 Community Academy 29
Criminal Investigation Unit 16 Community Connections 30-31
Commercial Crimes Unit 17 Awards&Milestones 32-33
Property& Evidence 18
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Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report
KATHY MCALPINE
Message from the Chief
+1 - , . , with reservations about our work(or law even on the most difficult days—we
. " enforcement in general)over the years, have worked together and continue
4` ' ' =r� and to each of you, I appreciate your to hold ourselves to the highest
�-''1 courage to speak up and your willingness standards. We have shared memories,
�.1': • • to listen and learn more. My hope is that laughter and stories that will stay with
` 6 •' t e pi. j the Tigard community understands that me for years to come.
r , "'M' ,t ; as a department,we consider ourselves
1 iiguardians of this communitywho value
As I begin my next professional chapter
\ s`-‘s all people,who lead with compassion at the state level as the Deputy Director
and communicate with transparency. I of Professional Standards for the Oregon
am confident that these values will not Department of Public Safety Standards
11 change, regardless of who becomes your
\ and Training(DPSST), I will think back on
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e my time here with fondness.
A Chief is nothing, however,without Leading the Tigard Police Department
the men and women of the department and serving the wider Tigard community
A s I sit down to write this end-of-
they represent. has been a treasured season in my life. I
year update I can't help but think
back over my six and a half years as could not have done it without each and
your Chief of Police. There aren't enough words to every one of you.
adequately express my deep
appreciation for each person at the With Gratitude,
At the end of 2023, I will officially retire
Tigard Police Department. Since
from this department. I have started
I started here in 2017,we have
taking plaques and commendations off
shared many successes together, erciv4---04C+____
my wall,and the reality is setting in that
such as creating a Strategic Plan
this chapter of my life is really coming to
an end. and earning accreditation (and Chief Kathy McAlpine
subsequent re-accreditation)through
the Oregon Accreditation Alliance.
It only feels appropriate to simply say We have grown our professionalism
THANK YOU. through the creation of a full-time
Professional Standards Sergeant
Thank you to everyone in the Tigard and the development of the Police
community who I've had the pleasure of Transparency webpage
meeting,getting to know or connecting (www.tigard-or.gov/transparency).We
with on some level. I've heard from have handled an ever-growing number
countless people with genuine praise of calls for service,tackled complex
for the Tigard Police Department,and investigations, said goodbye to friends
to each of you, I am truly grateful. I have who have retired and welcomed new
also heard from some in the community officers to our fold. Through it all —
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Lieutenant Brad Sitton Lieutenant Monty Fox Lieutenant Leigh Erickson
The Chief of Police is accountable for the overall success of the department by providing guidance,direction and overseeing all departmental
functions and activities. The Chief officially represents the department to the Tigard community,City Manager,City Council,partner jurisdictions and
outside agencies.The Chief ensures that department members adhere to the core values of attitude,leadership,integrity,service and teamwork.
The Chief's Office also includes four professional staff positions to support the department and transparency with the Tigard Community:the
Confidential Executive Assistant,the Business Manager,the Community Engagement Program Coordinator and the Public Information Officer.
Two commanders report directly to the Chief,and three lieutenants report directly to the commanders.This organizational structure makes up the
department's command staff.The Police Chief oversees all department operations and policies,while commanders and lieutenants are responsible
for managing individual programs and specialty units across two divisions:Operations(Patrol)and Services. Operations includes the police officers
who provide 24/7 patrol across the city,as well as the Traffic Safety Unit,K-9 teams and Community Service Officers.The Services Division includes
the Criminal Investigation Unit,Commercial Crimes Unit,School Resource Officers,Records Specialists,Property&Evidence Specialists,Professional
Standards Sergeant,Crime Analyst and background investigators.
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Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 3
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Strategic Plan Accomplishments
Focus on Effective Use of Data & Technology
A ► Began targeting internet and social media platforms to amplify recruiting efforts for new and
lateral police officers,through new vendor. In the first two months,more than 300 potential _ _
candidates were added to the system.
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► Implemented new software to assist with the field training program,which allows officers
who are coaching new recruits to better track an individual's performance metrics and overall
progress through the various training phases.
► Produced two recruiting videos,a short form and a longer form piece,highlighting our
personnel and what makes working for Tigard Police so rewarding.
2Strengthen our Leadership System
► Transitioned leadership representation on the City of Tigard Leadership Team as well as •..._......•
on regional boards,including the Oregon Executive Development Institute and the Metro (r r
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► Implemented the Trackwire field training officer system,allowing enhanced training data
flow between coaches,between coaches and trainees,and information flow through chain
of command.
► Added internal leadership training through an online training portal and committed other
training resources specifically for leadership succession and future promotional preparation topics.
3 Build A High-Engagement Culture
► Implemented My90,which provides feedback directly from community members on
interactions with Tigard Police officers.To date,this feedback is 95%positive or neutral and 0
live updates are publicly available on our website. 0
► Focused our training and policy management delivery system for ease of access,particularly
on mobile devices for use in the field.This allows a consistent product to be delivered to the
community we serve across all shifts and around the clock.
► Cemented a risk-management focused process to review all critical incidents,force responses
and employee commendations/complaints,ensuring that any lessons learned are shared and
policies or procedures affected are modified as a result.
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4 Enhance the Professionalism of the Department
► Implemented parking lot safety and security measures such as cameras,lighting,signage and a
security gate.
► Worked with the City of Tigard to repurpose a modular building to better use the existing space for
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police-specific training and fitness.
► Continued producing a monthly video newsletter to inform the Tigard community about significant
investigations,newsworthy items and upcoming events.
5 Build A Responsive Organization Structure Assuring
Efficient & Effective Resource Deployment
► Established downtown focused patrol officer/community-oriented policing position to support
downtown businesses and surrounding areas.
► Temporarily reassigned traffic officers to serve as field training coaches for new recruits to help 0 0
the department meet minimum patrol staffing requirements.
6 Strengthen Community, City Relations & Partnerships
► Connected with nearly 9,000 community members at over 100 events throughout the year,
including two cohorts of Community Academy.
► Hosted our first Police Open House since 2019,drawing over 800 people to learn more about
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the department,take tours,see demos of gear and equipment and more in an effort to build
relationships and increase transparency between the police department and the people we serve.
► Took delivery of the department's first fully electric vehicle for community engagement events,in
support of Council goals.
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 5
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT - FY 2023-2024 ADOPTED BUDGET
Organizational Structure
POLICE DEPARTMENT: 95.5 FTE
• CHIEF OF POLICE
GRIEF'S OFFICE • BUSINESS ANALYSIS
General Fund FTE 5.0 • PUBLIC INFORMATION
• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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FUND LEVY FUND LEVY
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PATROL K-9 TRAFFIC MHRT CRIME PROPERTY SCHOOL RECORDS INVESTIGATIONS
ANALYST & EVIDENCE RESOURCE
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COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING
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PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL CRIMINAL DRUG
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*Please note that in the FY24 Budget we added the following:
*2.0 FTE for the Community Oriented Police program I *0.5 Traffic Agent to assist the Traffic Safety Unit
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT - FY 2023-2024 ADOPTED BUDGET
Departmental Budget
Personnel Services
630/0 1
Salaries I Benefits I Overtime
$16.3 MILLION
Interdepartmental Tota I Budget Human Resources I Fleet,Vehicles 63% 23%I 3% Information Technology I Facilities
Finance,Accounting $26 Million
$6 MILLION
Materials &Services
Equipment I Supplies 14.%
14°'° Training I Contracts(Photo Enforcement,
911 Dispatch,Software Licenses)
$3.6 MILLION
Note:These figures include the current year funding for the Police Levy.
Numbers may not add precisely due to rounding.
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9. I TOTAL 68.0 410 Sworn -General Fund ID Non-Sworn -General Fund
FTE 0 Sworn - Police Levy Non-Sworn - Police Levy
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 7
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Commander, 2 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants,46 Officers Budgeted*
1 Administrative Specialist
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Patrol officers are the backbone of every police department;they situations where conventional police tactics and equipment may
are the men and women who respond to calls in the community be inadequate.TNT assists police departments across the county
24 hours per day.Patrol officers respond to 9-1-1 and non-emergency with high-risk calls,including hostage situations and armed
calls for service,and are available around the clock,every day of the suicidal subjects.
year.They are assigned to three overlapping shifts:day(7 AM—5 PM),
swing(2 PM 12 AM)and graveyard(10 PM—8 AM).When there are no ► Two patrol officers participate in the Washington County Crisis
community-generated calls,officers proactively patrol neighborhoods, Negotiation Unit(CNU),an interagency team that works to bring
enforce traffic safety laws,address chronic issues in the city and follow peaceful resolutions to volatile situations,which may include a
up on misdemeanor cases within their assigned patrol districts. hostage situation,a subject barricaded in a building or other police
emergencies.CNU members are trained in crisis negotiation and
Most people are surprised to learn that,on average,there are use those skills to bring about the safest resolution possible.
only 3-5 patrol officers on duty in Tigard at any given time.The
department's goal is to eventually staff 5 officers at all times,allowing ► One patrol officer participates in the Washington County Mental
one officer to cover each of the city's five patrol districts(geographic Health Response Team(MHRT),which pairs a deputy or officer
areas).This model provides the fastest emergency response possible with an experienced,masters level mental health clinician to
and ensures all areas of the city receive visible service,to help reduce respond together to calls involving a person in crisis.This unique
crime and the fear of crime.This model also allows an individual county wide program is a collaborative approach that offers
officer to become a regular fixture in a given community,enhancing optimum care to those in need by having a skilled officer or deputy
the opportunities to meet neighbors,develop ongoing relationships, and trained clinician available for immediate intervention anywhere
offer crime prevention advice and understand the unique concerns in in the county.The goal of MHRT is to connect people with needed
a specific Tigard neighborhood. treatment services rather than potentially lodging them in jail or
taking them to a nearby hospital.
Tigard patrol officers also have the opportunity to join other officers and
deputies from agencies throughout Washington County on specialized, Two patrol officers serve as K-9 handlers on our K-9 team. Read
interagency teams that serve this area: more about their work on our K-9(page 10).
► One patrol officer participates in the Washington County ► Five patrol officers serve as sUAS Small Uncrewed Aircraft
Tactical Negotiations Team(TNT),which is a highly skilled and System(drone)operators. Read more about their work on our
well-equipped tactical unit that responds to extremely hazardous Drone Team(page 11).
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DEVELOPMENTS IN 2023: My90 Feedback
► The department experienced serious short-staffing issues in the
patrol division throughout the year due to retirements, unfilled We launched a new,confidential feedback tool called My90 to
positions,and a large number of officers out at various times for get direct feedback from the community on their interactions
injury,family leave, military deployment,etc.Officers worked with Tigard Police Officers.People who call 911 or non-
overtime on a consistent basis to provide coverage for emergency dispatch receive an anonymous survey via text
minimum staffing. message within a few days of their call,with the exception of
certain traumatic and/or very sensitive calls.The survey asks
► To help with recruiting,the department produced two videos basic questions about whether the person was treated with
(a short-form and a longer-form piece),highlighting 0 • :0 respect,had their questions answered,were listened to,etc.
our personnel and what makes working for Tigard ?`. ;
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Police so rewarding.Watch these videos here:
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https://bit.ly/PD_Recruiting viewing the department positively or neutrally based on their
interaction with us.The results are updated automatically and
► We also amplified our recruiting efforts by utilizing All-Star Talent shared with the public on our Police
as an outside vendor,providing social media ads and a software Transparency Page at i
management tool for new and lateral police officer candidates. www.Tigard-or.gov/transparency. "'Ym
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staffing and training new recruits. Very Negatively Negatively Neutrally Positively Very Positively
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 9
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 2 K-9 Teams
K-9 Unit
Teams of handlers(patrol officers)and police dogs are assigned within The curriculum includes 400 training hours spanning 10 weeks and
the patrol division to support the work of officers responding to calls covers everything from searching an area and locating suspects to
in the community.The K-9s are trained to track and locate criminal discriminating between the odors being tracked from other competing
suspects as well as evidentiary articles like clothing or weapons and can smells.The training program is based on positive reinforcement;when
also be used to help search for people who are missing or endangered the K-9s complete a task,the officers reinforce their accomplishment
and not connected to a crime. with enthusiasm and play.
K-9s are critical to enhancing officer safety and may be sent into a DEVELOPMENTS IN 2023:
building or outdoor area ahead of their human partner in cases where
visibility is limited,space is confined,weapons are present,or a safety We began the year with three K-9 teams:Officer Fourie with K-9
concern exists. If a suspect were to physically harm an officer,the K-9s Cooper,Officer Suyama with K-9 Rico and Officer Powers with
are trained to intervene. K-9 Diesel.Sadly,K-9 Diesel was diagnosed with a neurological
condition that impacted his physical ability and agility,and officially
Each K-9 team must complete certification through the Oregon retired from the department after 8 years of service on July 1,2023.
Police Canine Association before taking police calls in the field. He passed away in August.
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When he joined the department, he was a one-year-old
German Shepherd and was purchased thanks to donations ;;
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Over the years,Diesel sniffed out narcotics,tracked criminal
suspects and found evidentiary articles like clothing and ,
weapons. He is credited with 102 captures,53 assists and , t ,•�,
locating 103 articles of evidence. Diesel also assisted in
the largest methamphetamine seizure in the history of the
Portland DEA field office when he discovered 100 pounds A video of Diesel with Officer Powers over ❑� �, ❑�
of methamphetamine in the floorboards of a car.After his the years is on our YouTube channel here:
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family and lived at home with them until his passing at the end
of August.From all of us at Tigard Police,thank you Diesel!
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 5 Operators
Drone Team
'4,0, On October 12, 2023, officers were called to
a suspicious package that was left on top of
a parking garage at a busy shopping area.
Ar- -- - While the regional bomb team responded, a
drone was critical in helping officers safely
" a get "eyes on"the suspicious package, without
putting a person in danger. Ultimately, it was
i l determined the package was safe and not a
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As technology continues to evolve,it is now common for law enforcement agencies to use small,uncrewed aircraft systems(sUAS),commonly known
as drones,in support of patrol operations and investigations.
It's important to note that the use of drones for law enforcement purposes is carefully regulated and they can only be deployed under limited
circumstances. Operators must be certified through the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA),which is a process that includes testing in areas
of FAA sUAS regulations,airspace classification and flight restrictions,aviation weather and effects on sUAS,sUAS aircraft loading,emergency
procedures,crew resource management, radio communication procedures,sUAS performance limitations, physiological factors affecting pilot
performance,aeronautical decision-making,airport operations,maintenance and pre-flight inspection procedures.
Initially staffed by two patrol officers,the Tigard Police Department's drone team officially began in March 2021 and the first two department drones
were purchased shortly thereafter.In January 2022,a more sophisticated commercial model(the Matrice)was added to the fleet,which allows
operators to check for heat signatures in visually obscured areas,fly at a higher altitude,zoom in at a greater distance and even convey audio
commands on a loudspeaker. Later in the year,a third operator was added to the team.
Currently,the Tigard Police Department utilizes drones primarily to help search for criminal suspects,which may include assisting with K-9 tracks.
They can also be a valuable tool in potentially dangerous situations by providing a close-up or aerial perspective of a scene without putting an officer
in physical danger.Additionally,they can be used in search and rescue missions,or for diagramming and photography needs over the scene of a
traffic crash or crime scene.
DEVELOPMENTS IN 2023:
► The team grew from three operators to a total of five.
► Additional pieces of equipment were procured to allow officers to search the interior of buildings and vehicles.This brings the total number of
department drones to five.
► 2 Pilots attended the Law Enforcement Drone Association(LEDA)conference in Bend. LEDA is the nationally recognized association for law
enforcement drone use and provides training in the best practices for operations and administration of a drone program.
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 11
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Officer
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The Washington County Mental Health Response Team(MHRT)is an minimizing the risk of a situation escalating. It also allows the officer and
interagency team led by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.The clinician to develop ongoing relationships and build trust with people
model pairs a deputy or officer with an experienced,masters-level in chronic crisis.In addition to responding to the immediate need,the
mental health clinician to respond together to calls for service that may team also supports the person's family and provides follow-up care to
have a mental health or crisis component.This unique county-wide ensure individuals are getting connected to the services and support
program is a collaborative approach;it offers optimum care to those in they need. These MHRT officers are continually available to patrol shifts
need by having a skilled deputy or officer and trained clinician available for briefing and roll call trainings.
for immediate intervention anywhere in the county.The goal of MHRT is
to connect people with needed treatment service rather than potentially Developments in 2023:
lodging them in jail or taking them to a nearby hospital.This proven
intervention model for crisis intervention compliments the training our ► Due to the promotion of the department's first MHRT officer,
officers have received and also allows the other officers not specialized another experienced officer was selected to represent Tigard
in these referrals to receive field consults via the clinicians. Police on the interagency team.
► The Tigard representative on the MHRT team went to 167 total calls
In late 2021,a Tigard Police patrol officer joined MHRT to provide
services concentrated in the Tigard,Tualatin,Sherwood and King City
in 2023.Of these,105 were in the City of Tigard and 62 were in
areas,jointly known as the"south cities"of Washington County.2022
neighboring cities.
was the first full year of having a Tigard officer staffed on the team, ► MHRT calls were for a range of issues and call types,including
working directly with an experienced clinician. Bringing both skill sets welfare checks,suicide threats,follow up,assisting a person in
to the table allows more opportunity for problem solving on scene and crisis and more.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 3SROs
School Resource Officers
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assemblies for introductions and to explain their roles,are present at
staff meetings to create an additional level of partnership with school
district staff and are accessible to parents through scheduled meetings, SRO Nunn SRO Moehring
such as student conferences or community engagement opportunities.
They also focus on building relationships with underserved communities Developments During the 2022-2023 School Year:
and participate in trauma-informed,anti-racist and implicit bias training.
► SROs took 101 reports on a range of health and safety issues,
including those involving suspicious people or circumstances,
T safety at home,harassment,weapons,fighting,sex abuse and
threats of violence.
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f o Assisting staff with safety issues,including lockdown drills and
SRO Imus threat assessments
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 13
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Sergeant,4 Officers
Traffic Safety Unit
Officers in the Traffic SafetyUnit focus on improving safety .=
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for everyone in the community,including drivers,cyclists and —
pedestrians.They enforce traffic laws relating to distracted driving, *:
speeding,driving under the influence and other violations.They a S'
also regularly participate in high-visibility enforcement campaigns s .
throughout the year focusing on those issues and other safety
considerations, including seat belts,pedestrian crosswalk safety — 16. -, h— _
and the proper use of car seats.
Traffic Safety Officers focus on presence and enforcement )1)
throughout the city and into neighborhoods for complaint-driven
issues regarding speeding,failing to obey traffic control devices
and other dangerous driving behavior.They also work with local Traffic Safety Unit officers conducting a
and state traffic engineers to improve safety and the flow of traffic pedestrian safety enforcement in August 2023.
along area roads and intersections.Traffic Safety officers also
personally review violations that are captured by the photo enforce-
ment
system,which is a requirement before a photo enforcement fl
citation can be issued to a driver. GRANT F U N D E D
SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
One Traffic Safety officer participates in the Washington County
Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team(CART),which is a multi-
agency team of specially trained law enforcement officers from 591 ACTIONS13 285 CITATIONS
the Sheriff's Office local p p g olice de artments and the Washin ton TAKEN ISSUED
7
County District Attorney's Office.The team investigates and
reconstructs traffic crashes that may result in the prosecution of Photo Enforcement Citations
felony assault or manslaughter charges.The team can also assist Locations Red Light Speed Intersection Totals
with diagramming crime scenes.
99W&Hall Blvd 2,648 1,248 3,896
Developments in 2023: 99W&72nd Ave 1,007 5,819 6,826
► Due to the promotion of the previous Traffic Safety Unit sergeant 99W&Durham Rd 235 N/A 235
to lieutenant,another sergeant was selected to oversee the 2023 TOTALS 3,890 7,067 10,957
Traffic Safety Unit and began in the position in early 2023.
► The Traffic Safety team took 591 actions while conducting a variety QOLic _
of grant-funded traffic safety enforcement missions,focusing on 1E SAFETY FIRST J
DUll enforcement,Pedestrian Safety,Distracted Driving,Safety —
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Belt Violations and Speed Enforcement. 1
Redmeans► To support the patrol division,some Traffic Safety officers worked -
as Field Training Officers to train new police officers on patrol. siup
► Traffic Safety Unit officers personally reviewed nearly 11,000 Oil
photo traffic enforcement citations for either speeding or red .',
light violations throughout the year.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Detective
Drug Investigations
One Tigard detective is assigned to work full time with the regional Drug
Enforcement Administration(DEA)Taskforce,which targets large-scale
operations and disrupts the drug trade in the region to the benefit i 'rs ' ' Or gni
of cities in the metro area.The detective trains department staff on ° / t
drug activity and trends.Where successful casework leads to asset Al �► - 4
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forfeitures,the department has received a portion of the proceeds, � ipt �7e, `ii IP! .-_...-
which has funded training and equipment. '®Wt 14 J
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► The presence of fentanyl,both in Tigard and in the region, leinlill
continues to be an overwhelming concern. Blue pills containing
fentanyl,commonly known as M30s,are recovered by the DEA
Taskforce and by local patrol officers on a near daily basis. 4
► Due to the saturation of fentanyl in the community and the ease of Some of the guns and drugs recovered in 2023.
103
access to acquire it,overdoses related to fentanyl continue to grow.
Some of these overdoses have been deadly. FEDERAL
► The detective assigned to the DEA Taskforce was promoted to
sergeant in 2022,and another Tigard detective moved into the role ARREST S
with the inter-agency team in early 2023.
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In 2023,investigators made 11 arrests related to a fentanyl 7 5 21
overdose in Tigard.In connection with that case,$98,000 I
in cash was seized along with 1.9 kilos of M30 pills likely KILOS OF KILOS OF KILOS OF
containing fentanyl and 4 guns.
FENTANYL HEROIN METH
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 15
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Sergeant
5 Detectives
Criminal Investigation Unit 1 Admin.Specialist
Criminal Investigation Unit(CIU)detectives investigate the most serious Additionally,detectives serve on specialized,interagency teams that
crimes against people,including homicide,assault,sex abuse,child require additional training and expertise:
abuse,computer crimes and cases requiring special training and ► One CIU detective is assigned part-time to an FBI Task Force
experience.These investigations are often complex,lengthy and may to address the problem of sex trafficking,child exploitation and
involve several people and/or locations.Sometimes,it takes months or violent crimes against children.
even years of investigative work to solve a case and make an arrest.
But even then,a detective's work is not over.They work closely with ► Three CIU detectives and one sergeant contribute to the
the Washington County District Attorney's office as their case transitions Washington County Major Crimes Team(MCT)where
from the initial police investigation to long-term judicial proceedings. experienced detectives assist with immediate investigative needs
Detectives are routinely called to testify in criminal court for their cases during major police events throughout the county,including
as they work to seek justice for Tigard crime victims. homicides and officer-involved shootings.
Three detectives are in long-term performance-based positions with Developments in 2023:
CIU,while the other two positions are for 4-year limited duration
assignments.This model allows patrol officers and others within ► Two detectives were selected to join the unit in 2023,to replace
Tigard Police the opportunity to have a rotation working as a a detective who retired and another who was selected to join the
detective,allowing them to gain investigative skills to help strengthen Mental Health Response Team in the patrol division.
the team as a whole.
► Due to the retirement of a CIU Detective Sergeant in 2023,the
Detective Sergeant in charge of the Commercial Crimes Unit(CCU)
was selected to lead CIU and began in the new role in late 2023.
CASES
96 ASSIGNED
CASES CLEARED
IN o *Some cases may have been assigned before 2023.
In May 2023,a Washington County jury convicted Ronald Stephens, 4111
age 42, of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted
first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts
of second-degree kidnapping, two counts of unlawful use of a
firearm, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. ritAs
In December 2021,Stephens murdered his ex-girlfriend and her new
boyfriend at her Tigard apartment by shooting each of them twice in bo
the head.He also intended to kill two additional roommates,but they D2?
hid in a closet and remained unseen. The investigation revealed that
two weeks earlier,Stephens burglarized the same apartment looking
for the victims and had kidnapped and menaced the roommates with
a gun at that time.He's facing a mandatory sentence of life in prison.
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Sergeant, 3 Detectives
Commercial Crimes Unit
The Commercial Crimes Unit(CCU)is the only one of its kind in Oregon, Developments in 2023:
and perhaps on the West Coast.Nationally recognized for its expertise
in investigating commercial business crimes,CCU detectives follow up ► Two new detectives joined the unit in 2023,replacing detectives
on crimes ranging from commercial burglary and robbery to organized who moved to the Criminal Investigation Unit.
retail theft.Many of these cases can take months to investigate and CCU led four proactive retail theft enforcements in 2023:one
often involve interstate crimes. in February,one in May and two in August.These efforts led
Uniquely funded by business license fees,the detectives regularly meet to 58 total arrests and the recovery of more than$14,000 in
with business leaders to share information and present crime prevention merchandise,blue M30 pills which likely contain fentanyl,a
strategies.CCU detectives participate in the Intellectual Property Task handgun and extended magazine and shoplifting tools.
Force,Northwest Fraud Investigators Association,Metro Area Fraud
Investigator Association and helped establish the Oregon Retail Crime
Association Network. CASES
112 70
All members of the Commercial Crimes Unit serve in 4-year limited ASSIGNED * CASES
duration assignments,allowing other members of the department the
I N 2023 CLEARED
opportunity to rotate in and gain investigative experience. *Some cases may have been assigned before 2023.
114 a On October 1,2023,patrol officers were notified about a man who
was sleeping in a stolen car on SW Maplewood Drive who they
O.4c recognized as a suspect in several recent burglary and stolen car
-T�o i_ cases. Officers safely arrested the man, and recovered a handgun,
`, , burglary tools and other stolen property, including roughly 100
` i ' car key fobs. Detectives with CCU took over the investigation,
®'•--- .. ;, and believe the man was burglarizing car dealerships and other
` commercial properties to gain access to the keys. He went to the
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Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 17
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 3 Property&Evidence Specialists
Property & Evidence
____
Developments in 2023:
/ ► 2023 marked the first full year of having a third Property&
. �Z :p Evidence Specialist to address the growing workload.
Ord!i _ ► A demanding and time intensive project throughout the year
+ ' _ *`�. 3 ' W s I 1,, was working to preserve and archive evidence associated with
-- \ _ _ ` :gar homicide cases and death investigations,in accordance with
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industry standards.
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Property and Evidence(P&E)Specialists oversee all pieces of EVIDENCE ENTRIES ADDED
evidence that come through the department.This includes tracking
physical items and digital files, maintaining the chain of custody
for prosecution,storing items under proper conditions to maintain EVIDENCE
the integrity of each item,and managing the destruction of items 9 623
in accordance with statutes of limitations and court orders. P&E ENTRIES
Specialists also safeguard personal property belonging to criminal 9 , 623 DESTROYED
suspects that is confiscated during an arrest,then control the release
of said property once a person is out of jail. -
Physical pieces of evidence may include anything taken in by a patrol
officer or seized from the scene of a crime.This can include items as
776.
small as blood and DNA samples to guns,drugs,clothing and even 12,817
large items like furniture and cars. Digital evidence may include video PHYSICAL DIGITAL
and/or audio files, photos,in-car/dash camera video, body worn
camera footage and more. ENTRIES FILES
The management of digital files has changed the workload for our P&E *Digital files may include body camera video, in-car/dash
Specialists exponentially in recent years,particularly beginning in 2021 camera videos, audio files and photos.
with the launch of department-wide body worn cameras.With officers
on duty 24/7 who each record several files while on shift,P&E Specialists
spend the majority of their time managing the thousands of files that
are created annually.The number of digital entries nearly doubled from TOTAL NUMBER OF
2021 to 2022,due to body worn cameras and an increase in police41 593 ITEMS IN INVENTORY
calls for service. ' AT YEAR'S END
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Supervisor
6 Records Specialists Budgeted
Records Management
.. _ . .___.
The Records Management Unit supports sworn personnel by providing Developments in 2023:
timely information used in the apprehension and prosecution of
criminals. Records Specialists are responsible for processing internal ► Records Specialists were trained to begin using Tyler Munis,a new
and external records requests as well as managing data with various citywide accounting system,to process receipts.
law enforcement records management systems.They also serve as the Two Records Specialists positions remain
liaison to the Washington County District Attorney's Office in providing open. Recruitment and hiring for these positions is ongoing.
police reports for court proceedings.
Records Specialists greet and assist people who come into the police
lobby with a variety of needs.They are also responsible for processing
traffic citations,false alarm notifications,incident cards and liquor
license applications.In addition,Records Specialists audit data on police 12 270
reports to ensure accurate coding.Ultimately,their work increases the
accuracy of crime statistics. REPORTS SUBMITTED
The Records Management Unit also interfaces with the online reporting BY OFFICERS
system,which allows community members to file a police report for
certain non-emergency crimes online.In addition to making crime
reporting more accessible in the digital age,the system also provides
a savings in both time and money.This innovative system reduces REPORTS
the number of hours that police officers spend taking non-emergency SUBMITTED
reports throughout the year,which represents a cost savings of
thousands of dollars. ONLINE931
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Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 19
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Analyst
Crime Analysis
The Crime Analyst provides timely intelligence information to detectives The Analyst supports the department's efforts to allocate resources
and officers that assists them in solving crimes.The Analyst detects appropriately and effectively by providing tactical and strategic
evaluation.This includes providing Tigard crime data on a monthly
crime patterns within the city and region,identifies potential suspects in basis for the Chiefs strategic dashboard which is presented to City
criminal cases,receives and shares information with neighboring police Council and available for the public to review at www.tigard-or.gov/
agencies and tracks crime data in Tigard.Additionally,the Crime Analyst transparency.
collaborates with law enforcement partners to ensure regional anti- The Analyst also manages the Can You ID Me?webpage(www.engage.
crime efforts are coordinated,and also works with Records Specialists tigard-or.gov/can-you-id-me) where surveillance images of criminal
to audit data input by officers on police calls to ensure the accuracy of suspects or people of interest are shared.Through the website,
members of the public can submit tips to help investigators identify
recorded crime statistics. people associated with unsolved crimes.It is consistently one of the top
viewed pages on the"Engage Tigard"website.
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public SafetyRenewal Levy
After years of facing significant staffing shortfalls,Tigard voters approved a five-year
Police Services Levy in May 2020,allowing the Tigard Police Department to add • 0
critically needed patrol officers and support staff.At a rate of$0.29 per$1,000 of Hi iii
assessed property value,the levy specifically provides for:
► 8 patrol officers,to respond to police calls in the community
► 1 School Resource Officer •
,
8
• • • •
► 1 Property&Evidence Specialist
► 1 Records Specialist
► 40-hour Advanced Crisis Intervention and
De-escalation Training for all patrol officers
In 2023,the Police Department focused efforts on the upcoming renewal of the levy, Learn more at 0 2S P,n
with the expectation that City Council would refer the measure for renewal on the May www.tigard-or.gov/
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2024 ballot.These efforts included community outreach and education about the levy, PublicSafetyRenewalLevy CMCf is
website maintenance,the development of handouts and other physical materials,
presence at community events and other collaboration with City partners.
PAGE 20 • 2023 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Sergeant
Professional Standards Sergeant
The Professional Standards Sergeant position was developed in late The Tigard Police Department follows a 5-tier discipline matrix,with
2020 and was filled for the first time in January 2021,to increase consequences for sustained complaints ranging from no discipline
transparency,accountability,and professionalism,both internally and or coaching(i.e. instances of minor policy violations)to suspension,
with the Tigard community. demotion or termination(i.e.serious misconduct or criminal matters).
This person handles internal affairs investigations and complaints, 2023 Data:
reviews all force response incidents,evaluates Statistical Transparency
of Policing(STOP)data,supervises the School Resource Officers and
evaluates areas for future training.The Professional Standards Sergeant 532 TOTAL
also organizes and plans the department-wide training calendar, CONTACTS
reviews training plans submitted by internal instructors and processes 36 ,
commendations submitted by community members in recognition of
outstanding service by a Police Department employee. COMPLAINTS
The need to have a dedicated,single point of contact for this body of
26 36
work has only increased as the department has grown, both in size TOTAL N G
and in its commitment to transparency and accountability. Initially COMPLAINTS ALLEGED
created as a pilot position,the Professional Standards Sergeant RECEIVED VIOLATIONS
became a permanently-funded position in 2022.
OF THESE:
Per Tigard Police policy,anyone can report misconduct or file a were sustained for 7 were not
complaint regarding any member of the department without fear 4 policy violations / sustained
of reprisal or retaliation.Supervisors will accept and address all
4 complaints,which are guided by an investigative process including were 17
were 4
are
exonerated unfounded pending
reviewing the allegation,collecting and reviewing documentation,
interviewing officer(s)and witnesses and preparing an investigative
summary report. COMMENDATIONS
Whenever an official investigation is conducted,there are four
possible findings: 58 TOTAL COMMENDATIONS (AWARDS) ISSUED
1. Unfounded:the alleged acts did not occur or did not involve RECOGNIZING:
department members
non-sworn
4 officers 1 professional staff member
2. Exonerated:the alleged act occurred but that act was justified,
lawful and/or proper
3. Not Sustained:there is insufficient evidence to sustain the
Learn more about the discipline •do's,.•II
complaint or fully exonerate the department member '*'IL: y��-
matrix and how to make a in gag:
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commendation or complaint,visit
4. Sustained:there is sufficient evidence to establish that the act
occurred and that it constituted misconduct(which could be a www.tiqard-or.qov/transparencV , .
violation of department policy,for instance)
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 21
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Departmental Training
I
t
theaddition o the requirements for certification, 2023 Training Hours By Category
the Tigard Police Department is committed to
training new and experienced officers,as well
as non-sworn professional staff members,on a
regular basis. ACAP
Airway/Circulation/
Anatomy/Physics 0
New Officer Training
► 16 weeks of basic police academy,through
the Oregon Department of Public Safety CIT/Mental Health _
Standards and Training in Salem. Crisis Intervention 653
Techniques
► 3-5 weeks of orientation training
within Tigard Police,including
learning department policies,radio Equity . 261
communications,report writing,and initial
training in firearms,defensive tactics and
other tools.
► 20 weeks or more of on-the-job training, Ethics 138
where a new officer is paired with
an experienced officer as his or her
"coach"The new officer is evaluated on
performance and decision-making skills General 2,706
before being allowed to take calls on his
or her own.
Continuing Education Leadership 646
► The department creates an annual
training calendar which ensures officers
receive the required training to maintain Use of Force/ 1,701
certification,as well as additional training Firearms
in a variety of areas,including firearms
qualifications,de-escalation,implicit bias,
force response,legislative changes and
case law updates.
► Professional staff and department leaders TOTAL TRAINING HOURS = 6,105
attend regional and national conferences
every year in areas including policing
best practices,emerging technologies,
legislative changes and more.
PAGE 22 • 2023 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Force Response
The Tigard Police Department takes every force response seriously, Other types of force response that would be reviewed by a
no matter how minor.We believe the term`force response'is more supervisor include taking a person to the ground to safely make
accurate than'use of force'because officers respond to the person they an arrest, using physical strike(s), pepper spray, a Taser, K-9 bite,
are contacting,the choices that person makes and/or the environment utilizing a 40mm less lethal foam round, pointing a firearm at a
they are in when force is utilized. person or discharging a firearm.
While people often think of a police force response as a major event Per department policy(300.5 Reporting the Use of Force),each
involving bodily injury,the truth is that is rarely the case.There are many individual officer who employs a force response is required to notify a
types of force response that cause no injury at all.These include using a supervisor as soon as practicable,make an entry into a force review
cloth restraining device called a WRAP to restrict the mobility—but not database to track the incident,and document their justification for the
the breathing—of a combative person for their own safety and/or the force used.A supervisor will respond to the scene to conduct a fact-
safety of the community members and officers around them.Another finding investigation and later reviews the case to determine whether
situation that would be considered a force response is if an officer the force response was appropriate and within department policy.
displays or points a Taser at a person,but never actually uses it. Both of
these examples are considered`non-reviewable'incidents,meaning a
supervisory review is not necessary.
Total Number of Force Response Incidents
62 55
Number of Non-Reviewable Incidents: ► 47 0**
(displaying/pointing Taser or WRAP,hobble only) o**
29*
2 111 47
Number of Reviewable ►
Force Response Incidents:
*Figure adjusted for accuracy
**Data was not collected for non-reviewable
force responses in these years 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
2023 291a.milialm 2020 111111.
Total Police Calls 36,532 35,639 35,317 35,151 38,810
(Dispatched & Self-Initiated):
Percentage of Calls 0.17% 0.15% 0.08% 0.13% 0.14%
With Any Force Response
Approximately 110 of 1% of all police contacts involve a force response.
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 23
2019 - 2023 CRIME STATISTICS - NATIONAL INCIDENT BASED REPORTING SYSTEM (NIBRS)
Crime Statistics
2019 — 2023 Crime Comparison
3,000 Overall,reported crimes has
remained relatively flat year over
2,500 year,with the most notable changes
in reported person crimes,with a
2,000 19%reduction and a 24%increase
in reported crimes within the"all
1,500 p other"category.
1,000
ANNUAL TOTAL
500 II CRIM, -
o ■ 2019: 3,386
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 • 2020: 3,458
• Property 2,187 2,316 2,258 2,852 2,740 ■ 2021: 3,351
• Person 417 436 448 602 506 2022: 4,106
• Societal 563 508 468 471 503 • 2023: 3,986 J
All Other 219 198 177 181 237
Please note: "all other"police reports include a variety of incidents that had previously been reported in other categories and no longer fit in any
of the three primary categories tracked on a national level.Types of incidents include:False Info to Police,Possession of Burglar Tools,Public
Indecency,Sexual Abuse Other,Contempt of Court,Hit and Run,Driving while Suspended or Revoked,Phone Harassement,and Escape.
Person Crime Comparison 2019 - 2023
Assault
ANNUAL TOTAL
Robbery PERSON CRIMES
Forcible Sex Abuse is. •2019: 417
Non Force Sex ■2020: 436
2021: 448
Kidnap 2022: 602
Homicide • 2023: 506
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
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Homicide Kidnap Non Forcible Forcible Robbery Assault
Sex Abuse Sex Abuse
•2019 0 3 25 16 29 344
•2020 1 8 4 34 26 363 Reports for crimes against persons
have decreased by 16%since 2022.
•2021 4 5 20 26 36 357 The primary drivers are the decrease
•2022 3 7 31 18 68 475 in reported assaults,robberies and
non-forceable sexual assault.
•2023 4 4 15 18 53 412
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Societal Crime Comparison 2019 — 2023
200
180 ANNUAL TOTAL
SOCIETAL CRIMES
160
• 2019: 560
140
2020: 508
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2021: 468
100
2022: 471
80 ■ 2023: 5031
60
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Prostitution Liquor Laws Obscene Family Drug Disorderly Weapons DOH Trespass
Materials Offense Offense Conduct
2019 0 13 4 14 112 70 81 147 119
2020 0 3 3 12 93 48 82 109 158
2021 0 2 9 9 24 43 60 176 145
2022 0 1 7 13 23 74 80 132 141
•2023 0 5 7 9 40 85 85 126 146
Societal crimes are primarily impacted by proactive police actions.For example,our enforcement of drug offenses year over year has increased due to more
stable patrol staffing allowing for the self-initiated activity.
Property Crime Comparison 2019 — 2023
1,800
1,600 ANNUAL TOTAL
1,400 PROPERTY CRIMES
1,200 ■2019: 2,187
1,000 •2020: 2,316
800 •2021: 2,258
600 I 2022: 2,851
• 2023: 2,740
400
200
Arson Embezzle Stolen Forgery Total UUMV* Fraud Vandalism Theft
Property Burglary
2019 9 17 6 83 133 122 327 310 1,180
2020 11 8 11 66 163 145 316 402 1,194
2021 4 5 7 28 169 162 309 343 1,231
2022 15 7 17 56 250 273 267 370 1,596
■2023 8 12 23 71 219 219 276 443 1,460
*Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
The reporting of property crimes has decreased slightly by 4%year over year.Vandalism reporting,such as graffiti,however,has increased from 2022 due
to a particular spree where suspects were identified and have since been prosecuted.There was a significant drop in UUMV reporting due,in part,to a
successful focused missions by Multnomah County agencies on stolen vehicles.As a result,key related activity has decreased across the metro region.
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 25
TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 PIO
Public Information Officer
The Public Information Officer(PIO)plans,develops,organizes and provides general direction for comprehensive public information programs with a
focus on telling the department's story.The PIO serves as the liaison between the Tigard Police Department and news media,and is responsible for
responding to inquiries and writing news releases on significant police cases,safety alerts,investigations,enforcements and other events.The PIO
develops meaningful social media content for the department in partnership with the Community Engagement Program Coordinator(CEPC).
The PIO also serves as a Strategic Communications Advisor to the Chief of Police by:
► Anticipating opportunities to tell the department's story through proactive,positive NEW S
media and curated content. 55 RELEASES
► Supporting the Chief's mission and vision through communication.
► Curating,protecting and amplifying the agency's brand. MONTHLY
► Working proactively in crises to build transparent communications. VIDEO12
► Creating a community of advocates via engagement strategies. NEWSLETTERS
Community Engagement 1 CEPC
Program Coordinator
The Community Engagement Program Coordinator(CEPC)regularly goes out into the community to build relationships,engage in meaningful
discussions,provide crime prevention education and serve as a liaison to the police department.Another important role of the CEPC is to engage
with underserved members of our community and incorporate their feedback to develop stronger partnerships between our community and
police department.The CEPC is also responsible for coordinating events and programs throughout the year for the Police Department,as well as
coordinating police participation in City and community events.The CEPC works closely with the Public Information Officer(PIO)on department
communications,including writing monthly email newsletters,co-managing social media pages and creating educational and engaging content.
Regular programs coordinated by the CEPC:
1 19 COMMUNITY ► National Night Out ► Chat with the Chief
EVENTS/PROGRAMS ► Community Academy ► Prescription Drug Takeback Day
At least 8,800 connections through community engagement ► Coffee with a Cop ► Free Shred Day
12 E M A I L 67.6% 33U ► Popsicles with Police ► Police Department Open House
NEWSLETTERS AVERAGE OPEN RATE SUBSCRIBERS ► Shop with a Cop ► Neighborhood Watch
PAGE 26 • 2023 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
Digital Developments
The Tigard Police Department continues to grow its digital presence year over year,in Social Media Growth
an effort to provide information to and connect with the largest possible community
audience.Currently,the department shares news and updates on Facebook(@
YouTu be
TigardPolice),Instagram(@TigardPoliceDept),Twitter(@TigardPolice),YouTube(@
Tigard Police),Nextdoor(@Tigard Police Department)and Linkedln(see below). r cii 2023 603
Developments in 2023: +247% 2022 174
► We reached more than 212,000 views on our YouTube channel this year,thanks to
one of our videos on catalytic converter theft prevention going viral.Our overall
YouTube growth for the year corresponds with the growth of the platform and Linkedln
younger generations conducting web searches here,rather than on search engine
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websites. At 2023 321
► Another growing platform continued to be Instagram,where our reach hit more than +1 1 1 % 1 r 2022 152
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47,000—which is an increase of 455%over 2022.As a department,we focused
more on producing reels and stories for Instagram in 2023,which may account for
some of the growth.We also noted our content interactions on this platform were
11,600 in 2023,which is up 100%from 2022. Email Newsletter:#of subscribers
► This marked the first full year of the department's Linked In page 2023 330
(www.Iinkedin.com/company/tgard-police-department). r 2022 225
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OTraffic impacts to Highway 217 for construction
(7/6/23):reach of 81,512 Instagram
O #FridayFeature video with Officers Oman and t • 2023 2,425
Spitler(11/3/23): reach of 48,042
+31% 2022 1,852
® CrimeStoppers reward for information in death of
Tigard hit-and-run victim(10/5/23):reach of 32,116
® Safety message about carjacking Facebook
with implied weapon(10/19/23):reach of 28,324 # 2023 12,916
O #FridayFeature video with Officers Rusconi and Ali
+9�]J0,U 2022 11,802
(7/7/23):reach of 26,559
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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Open House
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department to learn all about what we do to �, 3" yP ' :t - ,;; 1
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Have you ever wanted to work through a real-life case study with
``"cDMMNNITY ACADEMY a detective?Are you curious about our K-9 teams,or what types of
training officers go through? TIGARD POLICE
This year,we were proud to host an annual Community Academy
session where Tigard community members got to experience all that and (-(it
more.Over the 10-week session,21 participants got an in-depth look _ ,••m
at our department through hands-on activities,demonstrations,tours, _ ` , /
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with a comprehensive and interactive understanding of our department, F; ,' I !�
including how we operate and the'why'behind these decisions.
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and understanding between our agency and the I arrived with a fear of the r' "'_, iii
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community we serve. It's a way for officers and police and I'm walking away with M
the community to interact in a positive,low-key a fine appreciation of TPD as a - It tn
environment,providing an opportunity to see professional,cohesive unit with _ f
beyond the badge and get to know one another principals,compassion and a bunch 4
on a more meaningful and personal level. of humanity. I had no idea the force 1
size was so small given Tigard's
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absolutely fantastic.The organization, your presence and work! _
the information and staff were top notch. " , , 1 ., 4. ' "1
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Police Services Levy for Tigard PD
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 29
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
Community Connections
We love our city,and we believe it's important to be out in the community beyond responding to calls for service. Because of
this,we do our best to attend local events and make connections with the people we serve in low-key and casual settings.
In 2023,we participated in nearly 120 community events and made over 8,800 connections with people through community
engagement efforts alone!
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Free Shred Day �DgY ;° �F <- Drug Take-Back Event
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on Free Shred Day to have their T-_.,,` `f''` . / ``_ , DrugTakeback Day,which helps keepexpired
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destroyed by TPD in partnership 0 ‘. li and out of the hands
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Is your child ready to stay home alone?Our We partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods to provide 10 kids from Fowler and Twality Middle
class is designed to help kids(and parents) Schools with a holiday shopping experience. Kids got to shop alongside an officer,try on cool
stay safe and know what to do if they're home gear and pick out gifts for themselves and their families.We loved getting to spend time with
alone and something happens. the kids and learning about what trends are popular in schools these days.!
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= On the first Tuesday in August,we had our biggest"National Night Out"in years with over 700 people participating at
22 different parties!Want Tigard Police to visit your National Night Out party?Sign up at www.tigard-or.gov/NNO
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EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
Awards & Milestones
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25 Years Detective Hockin
20 Years Shelly Wert
Commander McDonald Of the Year Awards Letter of Commendation (cont'd)
Officers: Officer Suyama*
15 Years Officer Will
Officer Orth and Officer Fourie Officer Tillotson
Officer Imus
Officer Schneider**
Sgt. Phillips Supervisor:
MHRT Officer Gregson**
Cyndi Pierce Sergeant Doughty
MHRT Clinician Fisher
Sgt. Clarson Support Staff: Maddie Bauer Sgt. Northcote
Officer Mastrich Sgt. Phillips
Officer Orth Police Medal Officer Ali
Sue Garino Detective Massey Officer Belliard
Detective Welch Officer Fourie
10 Years Lisa Shaw Detective Sergeant Rivera Officer Mastrich*
Officer Spitler*
5 Years Officer O'Rourke
Life Saving Medals Officer Wakem
Officer Welch Officer Will*
Officer Orth (6th Award) Det. Rinell
Retirements
Officer Oman Det. Dresser
Detective Dave Hockin Officer Brett(2nd Award) Det. Lee*
Detective Sgt.Tom Duncan Officer Suyama Det.Stone*
Det. Poulson
Commendation Medal Officer Gregston
New Employees Officer Will
Det. Massey
Officer Ali
Sergeant Prater
Officer Moehring
Officer Rusconi Officer Powers
Officer Imus
Officer Kramer Officer Powers
Officer Osorio Achievement Medal
Officer Keller
Sgt.Swain
Officer Byerly Officer Orozco
Officer Page Letter of Commendation Officer Kramer
Officer Williams Sgt. Doughty Sgt. Clarson
Sgt. Odam Det. Mace
Officer Blinn *Received this twice in 2023
Officer Sanford** **Received this three times in 2023
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Detective David Hockin's Retirement
After 25 years with the Tigard Police Department,Detective David Hockin —:
officially retired in May. lir- ,
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Since joining TPD in 1998,he's been a patrol officer,field training officer, .
firearms instructor/armorer and was one of the original Mobile Response Team ...4': •
members.In 2003,he became a detective in the Criminal Investigation Unit, C o
where he spent 20 years investigating the most serious crimes against people. ,P
In 2005 he became a member of the Washington County Major Crimes Team,
which he served with for 18 years. He was also the department's liaison to the 0 ilry
Joint Terrorism Task Force,TITAN member,threat assessment officer,Metro0 '
area bank robbery member and a negotiator with the Washington County Crisis `46 lit :• mg ��
Negotiations Unit for over 9 years.
Dave,we hope you slow down and enjoy yourself in retirement!We'll miss
seeing you in the hallways but know you have an amazing adventure ahead! Det.Hockin with Chief McAlpine at his retirement.
Detective Sergeant Officer of the Year Evan Fourie
Tom Duncan's Retirement As community engagement efforts increased
Detective Sergeant Tom Duncan retired in04
in 2023,so did the need for officer
November 2023,after 24 years with the Tigard Ti-J\: participation. Officer Fourie and his K-9
Police Department. It ) partner Cooper consistently volunteered
to assist and actively engaged with the
He joined the department in 1999 as a patrol p�., community at events throughout the year.
officer and was a founding member of the ., j=-f ` ,- '
A . - Officer Fourie's reliability and attitude are
Mobile Response Team.He was promoted ` �l commendable,and he has become someone
to sergeant within the first few years of his ; �- `
, � that newer officers look to as a natural leader.
employment and served as a patrol sergeant, This year, he has been a great role model
transit sergeant and detective sergeant . - for the department, his teammates and the
where he oversaw the Criminal Investigation Officer of the Year 2023 Evan Fourie community. Congratulations, Officer Fourie!
Unit.Thank you for your service, Detective
Sergeant Duncan!We will miss you! Officer of the Year Brian Orth
This year,Officer Orth became our Focused • .r.
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to downtown Tigard.As with anything he
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�' , I_„ enthusiasm and energy to his position.The .. ! '
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. • ;\ ,;1 \ efforts he put forth has earned him praise -
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community. His single-handed efforts greatly
Officer of the Year 2023 Brian Orth
helped patrol and allowed them to focus on
Detective Sergeant Duncan other areas in the city. Officer Orth also provided critical medical support when a Washington
with Chief McAlpine at his retirement. County Sheriff's deputy was shot in the line of duty.Congratulations,Officer Orth!
Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2023 Annual Report • PAGE 33
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Mayor
Heidi Lueb
Councilors
Yi-Kang Hu, Council President
Jeanette Shaw
Maureen Wolf
Jai Raj Singh
Madi Vogel, Youth City Councilor
City Manager
Steve Rymer
Assistant City Managers
Kathy Nyland,Assistant City Manager Engagement& Innovation
Emily Tritsch,Assistant City Manager Investment& Infrastructure
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