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2024 Annual Report - Tigard Police Department
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Strategic Priorities • Focus on effective use of data and technology • Strengthen community and City relations and partnerships • Enhance the professionalism of 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 2024 ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents Message from the Chief 2 Records Management Unit 20 Command Staff 3 Property&Evidence 21 Strategic Plan Accomplishments 4-5 Crime Analysis 22 Organizational Structure 6 Public Safety Renewal Levy 22 Department Budget 7 Professional Standards 23 Crime Statistics 8-9 Force Response 24 Patrol Division 10-11 Departmental Training 25 K-9 Unit 12 Public Information 26 Drone Team 13 Community Engagement 26 Mental Health Response Team 14 Digital Developments 27 School Resource Officers 15 Open House 28 Traffic Safety Unit 16-17 Community Academy 29 Commercial Crimes Unit 18 Community Connections 30-31 Criminal Investigation Unit 19 Awards& Milestones 32-33 Drug Investigations 20 PAti r.i. - _f, . bit ` t "Qi `fit T 5 �` � r lb' •)-- - ma Nis 11)1111N, gr „1 - lift 4it,. -,f rib, _ • ,,,.. A il)::. i'0 r,:i I IlksiliV ii � J b Tigard Police Officers&Support Staff at the 2024 Open House. Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report JAMEY McDONALD Message from the Chief As my first year as your Chief of Police the'why'behind how we do things and why comes to a close,I am humbled and we do them that way.For those of you who honored to be writing this message to the want to take a deeper dive,explore our Tigard community. Police Transparency page(www.tigard-or. gov/transparency),read our Annual Reports • 2024 was certainly a year marked by change. (www.tigard or.gov/pdannualreports)and With the retirement of Chief Kathy McAlpine, browse our Police Newsroom page I was named the Interim Chief of Police for (www•tigard-or.gov/PoliceNewsroom). the first half of the year.In June,I took on Beyond that, I encourage you to attend the official role and was recognized at a Community Academy,visit Chat with the swearing-in ceremony attended by my family, Chief,or stop by an Open House.I am colleagues,friends and members of our confident that you will connect with the men community.The enormity of the moment was and women who faithfully serve the City of not lost on me,and I still feel that way today. Tigard in a new way. As we look ahead to 2025,we're focusing I first walked in the door of the Tigard Police As your Chief,I also recognize the incredible on Building a Better Tigard,which is Department as a patrol officer in 2001—a stressors that come with a career in law the campaign to build a new,combined much younger,more naive version of myself. enforcement. Police officers are exposed facility for our Police and Public Works Over the years, I've had the opportunity to traumatic calls,scenes and interactions Departments.A new facility has been on to serve in various roles including School on a near daily basis.Over time,that can the horizon ever since I was a new hire. Resource Officer,Field Training Officer have a significant impact on your health I'm encouraged that,as a City,we are now and firearms instructor,and earned —physically,mentally and emotionally. closer than we've ever been to actually promotions as patrol sergeant,Commercial That's why I am prioritizing Wellness as accomplishing this goal.A vote on a bond Crimes Unit detective sergeant,lieutenant a new department initiative,to allow our for this project is expected in May 2026.In then commander.As the first person in first responders and support staff on-duty the meantime,you can learn more at department history who has risen through wellness time.I believe investing in this way www•tigard-or.gov/BuildingABetterTigard. the ranks from recruit officer to Chief,I will help our people be the best version of have learned a lot.Perhaps the biggest themselves,so that they can be the most I am excited for what else 2025 may hold, is this:no matter what position you are in engaged,effective people possible when as we continue to work toward a brighter or rank you hold,policing comes down to they put on the uniform each day. future together. treating people with kindness,working to find solutions and opening your doors to the This year we also saw enormous support Respectfully, people you serve. for our Public Safety Renewal Levy,which passed with 78%of the vote in May.From , As Chief, I will remain committed to the bottom of my heart, I want to say l.►r�\kk police transparency—which has been a thank you.This critical funding allows us department priority for many years.As I to keep eight police officers,one School Chief Jamey McDonald often say,there are very few things we Resource Officer,two support staff positions can't talk about in the police department. I and continue training in advanced crisis encourage you to ask questions and learn intervention and de-escalation. PAGE 2 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork Ilk. 14 jLILAII TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT ° L I C rA Command Staff- -i-- - ___....... __............_ ______ 4, P* A'.i( • * * k . 1� ..,,I. ,_ • . N , - 414,,•:,:,,,, __. „ .,„ A ::,,1, N . ., A .: ,,,,, i *- \ ,' 0 ..- Commander Robert Rogers Commander Brad Sitton Lieutenant Leigh Erickson It * * * * * T -4( 1:11 4, Ai'0 .., 4(N NA . 1‘1 iii1-111•111 ' V s' • 1 ** PI Lieutenant Monty Fox Lieutenant Cameron Odam Lieutenant Jarrod Prater 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. Two commanders report directly to the Chief,and four 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 Lieutenant,Crime Analyst and background investigators. 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. To learn more about our Commanders and Lieutenants,visit: ' tit . ti � '+ • • •J,°0 • Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 3 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT Strategic Plan Accomplishments Focus on Effective Use of Data & Technology A ► Upgraded Body Cameras to Axon Body 4 as part of our existing contract,which allows more real-time connectivity between officers on calls. _ _ ► Completed a new photo enforcement contract with the vendor. 0 ► Incorporated additional modules into our existing timekeeping software(InTime)to allow for more efficient tracking of assets,officer training hours and shift bid/vacation planning. ► Replaced all patrol computers with the newest version of the Panasonic Toughbook(FZ-55). ► Added an additional Small Uncrewed Aircraft System(drone)to our fleet. 2 Strengthen our Leadership System ► Promoted several people into positions of leadership,including Chief,Commander, r^� two Lieutenants and two Sergeants. O , ► Attended the International Association Chiefs of Police conference in Boston,where command �• • r,—ir staff members studied national policing best practices,emerging technologies and leadership strategies. ► Presented a range of leadership topics in monthly management staff meetings,including TED talks, leadership style studies,mentoring methods and succession planning. 3 Build A High-Engagement Culture ► Continued getting real-time feedback from people in the community on their interactions with Tigard police officers through the My90 program,with results posted on our Police Transparency page.Currently,95%of respondents say they view the department as very 4 positive,positive or neutral based on their interaction. 4� ► Gathered community input throughout the year at engagement events including Coffee with a Cop,School Resource Officer meetings with school district staff and families,Community Roundtable events with local nonprofits and more. PAGE 4 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork r � IIM 4 Enhance the Professionalism of the Department ► Implemented a comprehensive recruitment effort,bringing in more than 769 prospective 0 applicants throughout 2024,including social media ads,TV,radio,billboards and streaming ads. ► Re-classified the Professional Standards position from a sergeant to a lieutenant,to reflect the nature and scope of the work related to investigations. ► Joined the National Association of Field Training Officers,and sent a sergeant and two Field Training Officers to a three day conference to learn national best practices for field training. ► Continued membership in statewide associations,ensuring we are participative in legislative issues and kept informed of best practices for our department,including Oregon Association Chiefs of Police,Oregon Association of Public Information Officers,Government Finance Officers Association,National Association of School Resource Officers and more. 5 Building A Responsive Organizational Structure Assuring Efficient & Effective Resource Deployment ► Used dashboard data and hourly call pattern information to reallocate staffing across all shifts. ► Continued the development of Crime Spotter,a tool available to the community to view crime data across the City. 0 0 ► Reviewed permitting and processes on an ongoing basis for licenses required by City and other organizations,ensuring we remove barriers to all members of our community to the best of our ability. 6 Strengthen Community, City Relations & Partnerships ► Participated in more than 120 community events and gatherings,reaching more than 9,000 Tigard community members throughout the year.These included Community Academy,Open House,Chat with the Chief,National Night Out and many more. ► Continued partnerships and involvement with the Tigard Chamber of Commerce,connecting with business owners and engaged members of the community. ► Maintained relationships with media and community members to highlight our work,through responding to news inquiries,producing video content,publishing news releases and more. Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 5 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT - FY 2024-2025 ADOPTED BUDGET Organizational Structure POLICE DEPARTMENT: 96.5 FTE • CHIEF OF POLICE GRIEF'S OFFICE • BUSINESS ANALYSIS General Fund FTE 5.0 I PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 1 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OPERATIONS* SERVI J GENERAL POLICE GENERAL POLICE FUND LEVY FUND LEVY 54.5 8 26 3 • • • • • • • PATROL K-9 TRAFFIC MHRT CRIME PROPERTY SCHOOL RECORDS INVESTIGATIONS ANALYST & EVIDENCE RESOURCE • OFFICERS COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING • • • • PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL CRIMINAL DRUG STANDARDS CRIMES UNIT INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATIONS UNIT *Please note that in the FY24 Budget we added the following: 1.0 FTE for the Community Service Officer(Limited Term Duration) PAGE 6 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT - FY 2024-2025 ADOPTED BUDGET Departmental Budget Personnel Services 63% Salaries I Benefits I Overtime $17.9 MILLION Interdepartmental Total BudgetHuman Resources I Fleet,Vehicles63% 23% 24% Information Technology I Facilities $28.6 Million Finance,Accounting $6.9 MILLION I Materials &Services Equipment I Supplies 13% 13% Training I Contracts(Photo Enforcement, 911 Dispatch,Software Licenses) $3.7 MILLION Note:These figures include the current year funding for the Police Levy. Numbers may not add precisely due to rounding. 18°'° 96.5 FTE 2024-2025 9°% TOTAL 700'0 410 Sworn -General Fund ill Non-Sworn -General Fund FTE 0 Sworn - Police Levy Non-Sworn - Police Levy Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 7 2020 — 2024 CRIME STATISTICS — NATIONAL INCIDENT BASED REPORTING SYSTEM (NIBRS) Crime Statistics 2020 — 2024 Crime Comparison 3,000 2,500 ANNUAL TOTAL CRIMES 2,000 •2020: 3,458 • 2021: 3,351 1,500 V 2022: 4,106 1,000 • 2023: 3,986 ■ 2024: 4,167 j 5000 II Ill II 11 d 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 • Property 2,316 2,258 2,852 2,740 2,815 • Person 436 448 602 506 528 • Societal 508 468 471 503 824 Person Crime Comparison 2020 - 2024 450 400 ANNUAL TOTAL 350 PERSON CRIMES 300 ■ 2020: 436 g 250 ■2021: 448 200 2022: 602 isa • 2023: 506 i0° • 2024: 506 50 — — — -- I.. .. __li.I.. .iIn Homicide Kidnap SFex rcAibbule Robbery Assault ■ 2020 1 8 34 4 26 363 2021 4 5 26 20 36 357 2022 3 7 18 31 68 475 ■ 2023 4 4 18 15 53 412 • 2024 1 8 23 26 54 416 PAGE 8 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork Societal Crime Comparison 2020 — 2024 200 180 ANNU i OTAL 160 SOCIETAL CRIMES 140 ■ 2020: 508 120 •2021: 468 100 ■2022: 471 80 ■ 2023: 503 60 • 2024: 544 40 20 I AMMO Mil 11111 Prostitution Liquor Laws Oaterials bscene Offense Offenses Conduct Family Drug Disorderly M Weapons DUOTrespass 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 ■2024 0 9 8 14 69 68 88 154 134 Societal crimes are primarily impacted by proactive police actions.For example,the enforcement of drug offenses rose in 2024 due to legal changes at the state level. Property Crime Comparison 2020 — 2024 1,800 1,600 ANNUAL TOTAL 1,400 PROPERTY CRIMES 1,200 • 2020: 2,316 1,o00 ■ 2021: 2,258 800 •2022: 2,851 600 • 2023: 2,740 400 • 2024: 2,815 200 ----- — --- ----- ■-■■■ iilli 11111 'iIi. IIII Embezzle Arson Stolen Forgery Total Fraud UUMV* Vandalism Theft Property Burglary 2020 8 11 11 66 163 316 145 402 1,194 2021 5 4 7 28 169 309 162 343 1,231 2022 7 15 17 56 250 267 273 370 1,596 — 2023 21 8 23 71 219 276 219 443 1,460 •2024 18 11 19 68 171 256 119 513 1,640 *Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle Vandalism reporting continued to increase primarily due to proactive work conducted by the Community Service Officer.We continue to see significant drops in UUMV reporting,in part due to 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 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 9 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Commander, 2 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants,46 Officers Budgeted* 1 Administrative Specialist Patrol *Excluding specialty assignments 1 . Oriented Policing officer. In addition to these internal Tigard Police Department assignments,Tigard patrol officers also have the A opportunity to serve alongside officers and deputies from other -,- agencies on specialized,interagency teams that serve across Washington County, including: • • n— ► The Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team(TNT), 1,_„ which is a highly skilled and well-equipped tactical unit that C 4)��r" responds to extremely hazardous situations where conventional 1 \+ r . I police tactics and equipment may be inadequate.TNT assists �. . police departments across the county with high-risk calls, . including hostage situations and armed suicidal subjects. ► The Washington County Crisis Negotiation Unit(CNU),an interagency team that works to bring peaceful resolutions to volatile situations,which may include a hostage situation,a subject barricaded in a building or other police emergencies. CNU members are trained in crisis negotiation and use those skills to bring about the safest resolution possible. Patrol Officer Pumpelly ► The Washington County Mental Health Response Team Patrol officers are the backbone of every police department;they (MHRT),which pairs a deputy or officer with an experienced, are the men and women who respond to calls in the community masters-level mental health clinician to respond together to calls 24 hours per day.Patrol officers respond to 9-1-1 and non-emergency involving a person in crisis.This unique county-wide program is a calls for service,and are available around the clock,every day of the collaborative approach that offers optimum care to those in need year.They are assigned to three overlapping shifts:day(7 AM—5 PM), by having a skilled officer or deputy and trained clinician available swing(2 PM—12 AM)and graveyard(10 PM—8 AM).When there are no for immediate intervention anywhere in the county.The goal of community-generated calls,officers proactively patrol neighborhoods, MHRT is to connect people with treatment services rather than enforce traffic safety laws,address chronic issues in the city and follow potentially lodging them in jail or taking them to a nearby hospital. up on misdemeanor cases within their assigned patrol districts. During their shifts,officers are assigned to one of the five geographic Y areas of the city, referred to as districts.This model provides the lirriFir, fastest emergency response possible and ensures all areas of the ellit . y,-NIIV • ,i city receive visible service,to help reduce crime and the fear of • crime.This model also allows an individual officer to become a �': rots regular fixture in a given community,enhancing the opportunities 0 — `�. it.to meet neighbors,develop ongoing relationships,provide crime —- .„,ii.: t.,••• . prevention solutions and understand the unique concerns in a specific Tigard neighborhood. Tigard patrol officers also have the opportunity to take on specialty, • 0E289123 limited-duration assignments,including K-9 handler,drone operator, \. f School Resource Officer,Traffic Safety officer and Community Patrol Officer Hicks PAGE 10 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork " of serious crimes.The results are shared publicly on the Police Transparency page(www.tigard-or.gov/transparencv),which Y�� w show 95%of people view the department very positively, positively or neutrally based on their interactions. A -___, ; 4,,,A,.- _ t* ..,_ 4,.., • - __, •,,_ � M , ,_ "— ► Members of the department participated in a citywide Emergency A� ',..t s tv . i •• ' 4 ; Operations exercise,simulating our joint response in the event of a i ' V 2►� major earthquake or natural disaster. 4 I` ,, : _� 22,520 7.2°'°go Officers debriefing after an alarm at a school. CALLS FOR SERVICE* SINCE 2020 DEVELOPMENTS IN 2024: ► In the fall of 2024,the department launched a robust recruitment 23.78% campaign to fill police officer vacancies,including targeted ads on 17,506 social media,TV,radio,billboards,streaming services and movie SELF-INITIATED CONTACTS** SINCE 2020 theaters. In November and December alone,these efforts brought 502 new,potential candidates into our system.Members of the 6 :31 8.37% recruitment team are working to communicate directly with these candidates to help guide them through the multi-step hiring process. EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIME SINCE 2020 ► We continued using My90 to get real-time feedback from the * Calls for service are incidents dispatched through 9-1-1 and the community on their interactions with Tigard Police Officers. non-emergency number(503-629-0111). This is achieved through text message surveys that are sent **Self-initiated contacts are proactive contacts initiated by officers,such to people who call non-emergency or 911 for certain types of as traffic stops,stopping to investigate a suspicious circumstance police calls, recognizing the need to not re-traumatize victims during routine patrol,getting flagged down by someone,etc. COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING , H E R I r ,„ In 2024,the department added a second patrol officer A `„ T •."iv -1 to a Community Oriented Policing position.Together, t ' U h these two officers work to address livabilityconcerns — !� s A° , in the downtown Tigard core,including responding ' r to houselessness,working with business owners, 0 ' patrolling trails and addressing concerns.Given their r * dedicated scope of work,they are able to recognize - ; patterns and make connections that lead to positive ii outcomes in a more efficient way than a patrol officer , t r who responds to calls throughout the entire city. Community Oriented Policing Officer Tillotson at the Open House. Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 11 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 2 K-9 Teams K-9 Unit Teams of handlers(patrol officers)and police dogs are assigned within the patrol division to support the work of officers On January 28th around 3AM, a caller reported a suspicious responding to calls in the community.The K-9s are trained to track and person checking car doors in the western Bull Mountain locate criminal suspects as well as evidentiary articles like clothing neighborhoods, who got into a white Mazda and drove away. or weapons,and can also be used to help search for people who are A WCSO Deputy located the Mazda, and the driver almost missing or endangered. hit his patrol vehicle. The Mazda was located unoccupied a K-9s are critical to enhancing officer safety and may be sent into a short time later in a neighborhood off Beef Bend Rd;it was building or outdoor area ahead of their human partner in cases where discovered to be a stolen vehicle. Officer Fourie and K-9 visibility is limited,space is confined,weapons are present,or a safety Cooper tracked the suspects into King City where they were concern exists.If a suspect were to physically harm an officer,the K-9s found inside a Kia Soul they had just broken into and were are trained to intervene. hiding in. Both suspects had concealed guns and body armor Each K-9 team must complete certification through the Oregon was found in the stolen Mazda. Police Canine Association before taking police calls in the field. The curriculum includes 400 training hours spanning 10 weeks and covers everything from searching an area and finding suspects to discriminating between the odors being tracked from other competing • smells.The training program is based on positive reinforcement;when ' -or—AO the K-9s complete a task,the officers reinforce their accomplishment till . with enthusiasm and play. 411r_ i r A. +t K-9 handlers regularly participate in community events to explain and demonstrate their work,through school visits,Community Academy, Open House,National Night Out and much more. DEVELOPMENTS IN 2024: ► The K-9 teams attended training in Central Oregon,focused on Officer Suyama with K-9 Rico. working collaboratively with drone operators on police calls. At 6AM on March 20th, a Tigard officer attempted a traffic stop ► The department decided to move forward with re opening a third on 1-5 near Lower Boones Ferry,but the driver eluded police K-9 position.We previously had 3 teams before K-9 Diesel passed away in 2023.A handler and dog will be selected in early 2025. and drove recklessly away. Officer Suyama found the car and A followed it into a neighborhood, where the driver went down 104 2 a dead-end street then ran off on foot. Officer Suyama saw several handguns(which later turned out to be realistic airsoft 140 TRACKING CAPTURES guns)and a large amount of counterfeit cash in the car.K-9 TOTAL CALLS Rico tracked to a nearb DEPLOYMENTS y greenspace where the driver was 14 Q arrested. The suspect was tied to several vehicle break-ins, and $S I S T S was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle, attempting to elude-felony and misdemeanor,reckless driving, aggravated 8 harassment,possession of a forged instrument in the first TIGARD 2 0 1 degree, and several counts of theft. DEPLOYMENTS ARTICLES BITE PAGE 12 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 8 Operators Drone Team convey audio commands on a loudspeaker.Later in the year,a third •I 3 '`r operator was added to the team. In 2023,the team grew from three • 1 ..1,,..: '.. ,. • 1 . '"'"' 4. operators to five,and additional equipment was added to the fleet, bringing the total number of department drones to five. I • .4f l.1t1 .L‘1........,..- `+�t r,t-y--i4' • -' 192 TOTAL DEPLOYMENTS i 1 ,i , ' ° DEVELOPMENTS IN 2024: `� Drones were deployed to help with patrol calls or investigations sr • ! a total of 192 times throughout the year,including for search and • rescue,search warrants,traffic crashes and crime scenes. Officer Jackson demonstrating a drone's capability at Open House. ► A second DJI Matrice 300 RTK with infrared thermal camera was purchased to support team operations. As technology continues to evolve,it has become common in recent years for law enforcement agencies to use small,uncrewed ► Three additional patrol officers were selected as drone operators, aircraft systems(sUAS),commonly known as drones,in support of patrol and will begin training to achieve their FAA certification in early operations and investigations. 2025,bringing the team to a total of 7 officers and 1 sergeant. Currently,the Tigard Police Department utilizes drones primarily to _ help search for criminal suspects,which may include assisting with '-:. ,3 K-9 tracks.They can also be a valuable tool in potentially dangerous -t ti ,.- 1. situations by providing a close-up or aerial perspective of a scene ••-- ' •;: i.-•- ; without putting an officer in physical danger.Additionally,they can - '". , , be used in search and rescue missions,or for diagramming and '' ' -fa- photography needs over the scene of a traffic crash or crime scene. It's important to note that the use of drones for law enforcement "'r't ..� i ill purposes is carefully regulated,and they can only be deployed , �3- under limited circumstances.Operators must be certified through the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA),which is a process that includes Officer Mastrich and Sergeant Sanford doing a demonstration at Community Academy. 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 'a , : ' �'_ r t• ,i communication procedures,sUAS performance limitations,physiological wit �_.4 factors affecting pilot performance,aeronautical decision-making, %`' , ���`1 'r airport operations,maintenance and pre-flight inspection procedures. + \-Jot ^.•,r.\ a Initially staffed by two patrol officers,the Tigard Police Department's - '1 ,r;. . r! drone team officially began in March 2021 and the first two department i drones were purchased shortly thereafter. In January 2022,a more j7,X• , sophisticated commercial model(the Matrice)was added to the fleet, which allows operators to check for heat signatures in visually obscured Officer Mastrich,one of the areas,fly at a higher altitude,zoom in at a greater distance and even department's certified drone operators,at National Night Out. Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 13 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Officer Mental Health Response Team ::,-.. t.-..:::„,i.,-: :.O.• ::,.„-:,,..,.•:_:?1-,.._.: „v,:,,,,,,,. .. PP.:: ,I: 1../.007-ir. • -I-4 - --........,,, _ '.. 1• 1 III , \.! . 41 Clinician Fisher&MHRT Officer Gregson recording a video on their work in September. The Washington County Mental Health Response Team(MHRT)is an interagency team led by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.The model pairs a deputy or officer with an experienced,masters-level mental health clinician to respond together to calls for service that may have a mental health or crisis component.This unique county-wide program is a collaborative approach;it offers optimum care to those in need by having a skilled deputy or officer and trained clinician available for immediate intervention anywhere in the county.The goal of MHRT is to connect people with the treatment services needed,rather than potentially taking them to jail.This proven intervention model for crisis intervention compliments the training our officers have received and also allows the other officers not specialized in these referrals to receive field consultations from the clinicians. In late 2021,a Tigard Police patrol officer joined MHRT as part of an expansion to provide services concentrated in the Tigard,Tualatin,Sherwood and King City areas,jointly known as the"south cities"of Washington County.2022 was the first full year of having a Tigard officer staffed on the team (known as MHRT-SC),working directly with an experienced clinician. Bringing both skill sets to the table allows more opportunity for problem solving on scene and minimizing the risk of a situation escalating.It also allows the officer and clinician to develop ongoing relationships and build trust with people in chronic crisis. In addition to responding to the immediate need,the team also supports the person's family and provides follow-up care to ensure individuals are getting connected to the services and support they need. Developments in 2024: OF THESE, ► In an effort to help the community better understand the department's response to calls involving people in mental health 309 (66%) crises,the team recorded an updated video explaining their roles WERE IN TIGARD on MHRT and how they support patrol operations. TOTAL ► MHRT calls were for a range of issues and call types,including (34%) WERE IN welfare checks,suicide threats,following up,assisting a person in CALLS 1 06 NEIGHBORING CITIES crisis and more. PAGE 14 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 3SROs School Resource Officers The Tigard Police Department has three School Resource Officers (SROs)serving in the Tigard-Tualatin School District.They are assigned primarily to Tigard High School,Fowler Middle School and Twality Middle School,but also support elementary campuses and 17,, private schools across the city as needed. In addition to being a presence in the schools,SROs build rapport with students,respond to safety concerns,participate in safety committee s Olt' meetings,and investigate crimes including abuse,neglect,sexual assault and harassment. Because of these connections,students are - 0 more likely to share problems they are experiencing at school or home - and concerns they have about peers with an SRO. .,,,1., R.�x= �\ SROs also meet regularly with student affinity groups,attend school • assemblies for introductions and to explain their roles,are present at staff meetings to create an additional level of partnership with school -- A HAVE lillit cA, district staff and are accessible to parents through scheduled meetings, such as student conferences or community engagement opportunities. TIGARD ST10E"Ts rr They also focus on building relationships with underserved communities ,;; and participate in trauma-informed,anti-racist and implicit bias training. Developments During the 2023-2024 School Year: ► SROs wrote 141 total reports,including 105 incidents,35 1111 supplemental reports and 1 crash report during the year. ► The majority of incidents reported to SROs were for family situations that led to DHS referrals. Our SROs shared a Welcome Back ► SROs held 5 listening sessions throughout the year,in partnership 0 • ,.0 video for students on our YouTube with the school district's Equity Leadership Team. ' channel!Check it out here: 0 o ► According to data from the school district,including responses from 211 students and staff,85%of respondents said they feel https://youtube.com/shorts/IdPSEbiRa3U "extremely safe"or"safe"with officers in schools. of students/staff 141 850/ surveyed said they TOTAL feel "extremely safe" or "safe" with REPORTS officers in schools Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 15 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Sergeant, 4 Officers Budgeted, Traffic SafetyUnit 1 CSO Q fficers in the Traffic Safety Unit focus on improving safety for Additionally,one Traffic Safety officer participates in the Washington everyone in the community,including drivers,cyclists and County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART),which is a multi- pedestrians.They work to provide a consistent and visible presence agency team of specially trained law enforcement officers from throughout the city and into neighborhoods to enforce traffic laws, the Sheriff's Office, local police departments and the Washington provide education,participate in proactive grant-funded safety County District Attorney's Office.The team investigates and enforcements,respond to complaint-driven traffic safety concerns and reconstructs traffic crashes that may result in the prosecution of review photo traffic enforcement citations.They also work with local felony assault or manslaughter charges.The team can also assist and state traffic engineers to improve safety and the flow of traffic along with diagramming crime scenes. area roads and intersections. When fully staffed,the unit includes one Traffic Safety Sergeant, 318 HOURS776 ACTIONS three Traffic Safety Officers,one Evening Traffic Safety Officer who is WORKED TAKEN primarily responsible for finding and stopping intoxicated drivers,and ON GRANT-FUNDED IN GRANT FUNDED SAFETY ENFORCEMENTS SAFETY ENFORCEMENTS one Community Service Officer,who is non-sworn and assists officers with issues like abandoned vehicles and parking enforcement. 2 396 CITATIONS ISSUED BY OFFICERS - ' •� • . r •�-. ..,;C, ti . • lik.. . , , _. 4-4,--.. gel oe ' _r __ —.T -� - .--- .— s— • ► `.�•!r"f • • mion--a—mr•--/ka' Mb WI' 41 )11/Z 4Z100. ' ipp;, . . Aft AL ti - of / 4.... M 1 �1y f Ili 4, :„ 1 - _ Traffic Safety Officer Spitler,doing a demonstration at Open House in September. PAGE 16 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork • :, '! I ;'•1 ' 'At ,t 1' Developments in 2024: '( y ► Through a competitive Request for Proposal(RFP)process,Verra 1, T • Mobility was selected as the preferred vendor to continue the • ' e 'a1 Photo Traffic Enforcement Program,and a new contract began at a� — the end of 2024. �� ;f � • R _ GE 3 -_ ;0 ► A new Community Service Officer(CSO)was hired,to help assist — • r� _ ,R 'i• with a variety of tasks,including abandoned vehicles,traffic - _ control at crash scenes,parking enforcement,roadway hazards and more. ► Grant funding was secured for a second CSO position,to focus _ on outreach and services for the houseless community.We hope .- , �t,�� I to fill this position in early 2025. ► New officers were selected to fill an open motors position and an CSO Herkal at Open House in September. evening traffic safety officer position. PHOTO TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 2024 Photo Traffic Enforcement Citations Locations Red Light Speed Intersection Totals The Photo Enforcement Program is also part of the Traffic Safety Unit.It 99W& Hall Blvd 2,450 1,111 3,561 began in 2021 at three key intersections 99W&72nd Ave 816 4,981 5,797 along SW Pacific Highway(99W):72nd 99W& Durham Rd 313 N/A 313 Avenue,Hall Boulevard and Durham 2024 TOTALS 3,579 6,092 9,671 Road.All three intersections capture red light violations, while speeding . - violationsare only captured at two of Red means Watch your the three locations(72nd Avenue and Hall Boulevard)due to requirements SPEED from the Oregon Department of Siu iiwiet: fi..,„ Transportation. Traffic Safety officers are required to personally review violations that are captured by the QOLrca. `rl 4� S� 60 photo enforcement system to confirm 1 SAFETY FIRST 20 MPH TGARD their validity before a citation can "" PHOTO ENFORCEMENT 10 20 actually be issued to a driver. Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 17 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Sergeant, 3 Detectives Commercial Crimes Unit rri he Commercial Crimes Unit(CCU)is the only one of its kind in C p S E 1. Oregon,and perhaps on the West Coast. Nationally recognized J 3 for its expertise in investigating commercial business crimes,CCU ASSIGN E D detectives follow up on crimes ranging from commercial burglary and I N 2 0 2 4 robbery to organized retail theft,shoplifting,fraud,counterfeit and more. Many of these cases can take months to investigate and often involve interstate crimes. * 168 CASES Uniquely funded by business license fees,the detectives regularly CLEARED meet with business leaders to share information and present crime I N 2 0 2 4 prevention strategies.CCU detectives participate in the Intellectual Property Task Force, Northwest Fraud Investigators Association and *Some cases may have been assigned before 2024. Metro Area Fraud Investigator Association.They also helped establish the Oregon Retail Crime Association Network. Developments in 2024: All members of the Commercial Crimes Unit serve in 4-year limited duration assignments,allowing other members of the department the ► CCU detectives worked on a complicated investigation that lasted opportunity to rotate in and gain investigative experience. several months,involving one man who was charged with at least 30 storage unit burglaries throughout the area. ► During the last few months of the year,CCU detectives also tackled a complex investigation involving suspects committing home burglaries throughout the area,targeting affluent Asian Americans in several jurisdictions. ill — ► Two CCU detectives were awarded police medals from the Oregon Peace Officer's Association and the Oregon State Sheriff's Association for their heroic actions in saving a Washington County Deputy's life during a 2023 incident. ► One CCU detective is now a certified digital forensic extractor, meaning he can extract digital evidence from cellular devices to assist in time-sensitive investigations. ► The CCU team participated in several proactive retail theft , OF - enforcements,interrupting organized retail theft crews who travel from across the country. EVIDENCE Learn more about CCU at � r www.tigard-or.gov/CCU .0 o• fro'. ❑� : I CCU Detective Massey next to a piece of evidence. PAGE 18 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Sergeant 5 Detectives Criminal Investigation Unit 1 Admin.Specialist riminal Investigation Unit(CIU)detectives investigate the most ► Three CIU detectives and one sergeant contribute to the serious crimes against people,including homicide,assault,sex Washington County Major Crimes Team(MCT)where abuse,child abuse,domestic violence and cases requiring special experienced detectives assist with immediate investigative needs training and experience.These investigations are often complex, during major police events throughout the county,including lengthy and may involve several people and/or locations.Sometimes, homicides and officer-involved shootings. it takes months or 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 Developments in 2024: closely with the Washington County District Attorney's office as their case transitions from the initial police investigation to long-term judicial One CIU detective participated in training on a cutting edge digital proceedings.Detectives are routinely called to testify in criminal court forensics software tool,which is designed for rapid extraction of for their cases as they work to seek justice for Tigard crime victims. comprehensive cell phone evidence to aid in police investigations involving criminal suspects. Three detectives are in long-term performance-based positions with CIU,while the other two positions are for 4-year limited duration ► Detectives responded to several major cases throughout the year, assignments.This model allows patrol officers and others within Tigard including a shooting at a local hotel where a man was arrested,and Police the opportunity to have a rotation working as a detective, a gas station robbery where detectives executed search warrants allowing them to gain investigative skills to help strengthen the team as after graveyard patrol officers found the suspect's car. a whole. ► Thanks to dedicated work,several suspects in CIU investigations Additionally,detectives serve on specialized,interagency teams that were sentenced to prison on a range of crimes. require additional training and expertise: ► The CIU detective sergeant was awarded police medals from the ► One CIU detective is assigned part-time to an FBI Task Force Oregon Peace Officer's Association and the Oregon State Sheriff's to address a range of issues including sex trafficking,child Association for his heroic actions in saving a Washington County exploitation and violent crimes. Deputy's life during a 2023 incident. CASES • • • " . , 1 13 AI N 2 0 2 4 • - :1- 1!-41. .. m.4 I 1.A I,- '': ni, , . , ,... 1 ( 11 , fill'... f( 7,, __ . . .,. ,. '. \. D` .• = CASES � �1 CLEARED IN 2024 CIU Det.Sgt Rivera,CCU Det.Massey,CCU Det.Welch receiving awards from OPOA for their heroism in saving a deputy's life. *Some cases may have been assigned before 2024. Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 19 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Detective Drug Investigations .. ... 11 ne Tigard detective is assigned to work full Q time with the regional Drug Enforcement SEIZURES: 22 Guns Administration(DEA)Taskforce,which targets large- 185 kg Methamphetamine scale operations and disrupts the drug trade in the 1 1.6 kg Heroin region.Their work benefits cities across the metro area, DRUGS: including Tigard,and the assigned detective trains 23 kg Fentanyl department staff on drug activity and trends.Where FEDERAL 10 kg Cocaine successful casework leads to asset forfeitures,the ARRESTS $528K department may receive a portion of the proceeds, Cash ASSETS which has historically funded training,equipment, 2 Vehicles(worth $49K) recruitment and other approved purposes. (1 Semi Truck&1 Dodge Ram) TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Supervisor, 6 Records Specialists Budgeted Records Management _ _ The Records Management Unit supports sworn personnel by Developments in 2024: providing timely information used in the apprehension and prosecution of criminals.Records Specialists are responsible for ► With two of six positions vacant during the year,hiring efforts to processing internal and external records requests as well as managing fill these positions continued.One candidate was identified and is data with various law enforcement records management systems.They expected to start in early 2025. also serve as the liaison to the Washington County District Attorney's Records Management Specialists attended training on topics Office in providing police reports for court proceedings. including leadership and wellness. Records Specialists greet and assist people who come into the police 12,055 929 lobby with a variety of needs.They are also responsible for processing REPORTS traffic citations,false alarm notifications,incident cards and liquor REPORTS submitted online,representing license applications. In addition,Records Specialists audit data on police submitted 1,393 officer hours saved at a reports to ensure accurate coding.Ultimately,their work increases the by officers cost savings of$51,095. accuracy of crime statistics. The Records Management Unit also interfaces with the online reportingT 4. .s•.� '® • -I ir system,which allows community members to file a police report for 11 " y a?` i; 4 certain non-emergency crimes online.In addition to making crime - ` r reporting more accessible in the digital age,the system also provides i'J:+ / eSIS _ savings in both time and money.This innovative system reduces the f �� number of hours that police officers spend taking non-emergency reports throughout the year,which represents a cost savings of - • thousands of dollars. Records Specialist Geertsen,speaking to Community Academy in 2024. PAGE 20 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 3 Property& Evidence Specialists Property & Evidence property and Evidence(P&E)Specialists oversee all of the criminal When the department launched body-worn cameras for all sworn evidence that comes through the department.This includes officers in 2021,the workload grew exponentially for P&E Specialists tracking physical items and digital files, maintaining the chain of as it relates to the management of digital files.The number of digital custody for prosecution,storing items under proper conditions to entries nearly doubled from 2021 to 2022,due to body worn cameras maintain the integrity of each item,and managing the destruction of and an increase in police calls for service.Today, P&E Specialists items in accordance with statutes of limitations and court orders. P&E spend the majority of their time managing the thousands of files that Specialists also safeguard personal property belonging to criminal are created annually. suspects that is confiscated during an arrest,then control the release of that property once a person is out of jail. Developments in 2024: Physical pieces of evidence may include anything taken in by a patrol ► 2024 marked the second full year of having a third Property& officer or seized from the scene of a crime.This can include items as Evidence Specialist to address the growing workload. small as blood and DNA samples to guns,drugs,clothing and even large items like furniture and cars. Digital evidence may include video ► Two specialists attended the Oregon Peace Officers Association and/or audio files, photos,in-car/dash camera video, body worn Annual Conference,which included courses for the Property& camera footage and more. Evidence sub-chapter. EVIDENCE 6 ENTRIES � ' 510 DESTROYED .i All . �ii%- 1. t ar 460_. i,rsl, 1 _ : , i ___,,. 40 717* -I, 11 ,817 1qt it.4,- _ 7 PHYSICAL DIGITAL ENTRIES FILES *Digital files may include body camera video, in-car/dash P&E Specialist Warrick speaking to Community Academy in 2024. camera videos, audio files and photos. 17 127 EVIDENCE ITEMS TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS IN INVENTORY ADDED TO INVENTORY AT YEAR'S END Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 21 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Analyst Crime Analysis r n"1 he Crime Analyst provides The Analyst supports the department's efforts to allocate resources IIIcritical intelligence appropriately and effectively by providing tactical and strategic •� ' ' information to detectives and evaluation.This includes providing Tigard crime data on a monthly basis .• officers that assists them in solving for the Chief's strategic dashboard which is presented to City Council mow - crimes.The Analyst detects and available for the public to review at www.tigard-or.gov/transparency. �- crime patterns within the city and region,identifies potential The Analyst also manages the Can You ID Me?webpage(www.engage. 4 illt suspects in criminal cases, tigard-or.gov/can-you-id-me),where surveillance images of criminal r Thank You! receives and shares information suspects or people of interest are shared.Through the website, with neighboring police agencies members of the public can submit tips to help investigators identify Crime Analyst Gayla Christopherg g g and tracks crime data in Tigard. people associated with unsolved crimes.It is consistently one of the top Additionally,the Crime Analyst collaborates with law enforcement viewed pages on the"Engage Tigard"website. partners to ensure regional anti-crime efforts are coordinated and 2 399 REPORTS 38 PICTURES POSTED also works with Records Specialists to audit data input by officers on 7 REVIEWED to the Can You ID Me website police calls to ensure the accuracy of recorded crime statistics. 131 BULLETINS 801 REGIONAL BULLETINS 1 CREATED I posted for patrol briefings TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT Public SafetyRenewal Levy _....._ After years of facing significant staffing shortfalls, ► 8 patrol officers,to respond to police calls in the community Tigard voters approved a five-year Police ► 1 School Resource Officer Services Levy in May 2020,allowing the Tigard Police ► 1 Property&Evidence Specialist Department to add critically needed patrol officers and support staff.At a rate of$0.29 per$1,000 of assessed ► 1 Records Specialist property value,the levy specifically provides for: ► 40-hour Advanced Crisis Intervention&De-escalation Training for all patrol officers In May 2024,Tigard voters showed overwhelming support for the Public Safety Renewal Levy,which passed with 78%approval.As a result of this vote,funding will continue for the above-mentioned positions for another five years.We are so grateful to the Tigard community! Learn more at www.tigard-or.gov/PublicSafetyRenewaILevy. Watch our Thank You video here! s- lit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=30L_76 0rw ❑ ■ Mort?you, TiyaNd! _•iito . �' g 1p fi. .❑ II We appreciate your support � • 'fs ; • of the Tigard Public Safety r g i / +*.1�+•' j 0 Renewal Levy. - El • :{ a . PAGE 22 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 Lieutenant Professional Standards _ _ The Professional Standards position ensures that department Per Tigard Police policy,anyone can report misconduct or file a members are held to the highest standards of accountability and complaint regarding any member of the department without fear of integrity,in accordance with department policy as well as state and recrimination or retaliation.Supervisors will accept and address all federal law.This person handles internal affairs investigations and complaints,which are guided by an investigative process including complaints, reviews all force response incidents,evaluates Statistical reviewing the allegation,collecting and reviewing documentation, Transparency of Policing(STOP)data and evaluates areas for future interviewing officer(s)and witnesses and preparing an investigative training.The Professional Standards position also organizes and summary report. plans the department-wide training calendar, reviews training plans submitted by internal instructors and processes commendations in Whenever an official investigation is conducted,there are four recognition of outstanding service by a Police Department employee. possible findings: Historically,many of these high-level functions had been performed 1. Unfounded:the alleged acts did not occur or did not involve by supervisors in a variety of ranks and were conducted under department members several different organizational structures.This model proved to 2. Exonerated:the alleged act occurred but that act was justified, be fragmented and ineffective,and department leaders suggested lawful and/or proper creating a full-time position to serve as a dedicated,single point of contact for this body of work. Initially staffed by a sergeant,the 3. Not Sustained:there is insufficient evidence to sustain the Professional Standards position was first developed in late 2020 and complaint or fully exonerate the department member was filled for the first time in January 2021,to increase transparency, accountability and professionalism, both internally and with the 4. Sustained:there is sufficient evidence to establish that the act Tigard community. In 2024,the Chief re-classified the position from a occurred and that it constituted misconduct(which could be a sergeant to the rank of lieutenant. violation of department policy,for instance) 2024 Data: 28 TOTALING 43 COMPLAINTS RECEIVED ALLEGED VIOLATIONS 40 026 OF THESE: ' were 6 were not 29 unfounded sustained TOTAL CONTACTS 2 were 4 were sustained for 2 are exonerated policy violations pending The Tigard Police Department follows a 5-tier discipline matrix,with consequences for sustained complaints El A.:•.i°'s.. El ranging from no discipline or coaching(i.e. instances of minor policy violations)to suspension,demotion or i° o� ,o ' termination (i.e.serious misconduct or criminal matters).To learn more about the discipline matrix and how to make a commendation or complaint,visit www.tipard-or.pov/transparency. � °' °. Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 23 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT Force Response The Tigard Police Department takes every force response seriously, physical strikes, pepper spray,a Taser, K-9 bite, utilizing a 40mm less no matter how minor.We believe the term`force response'is more lethal foam round,pointing a firearm at a person or discharging a firearm. accurate than'use of force'because officers respond to the person they are contacting,the choices that person makes and/or the environment Per department policy(300.5 Reporting the Use of Force),each they are in when force is utilized. individual officer who employs a force response is required to notify a supervisor as soon as practicable, make an entry into a force review While people often think of a police force response as a major event database to track the incident and document their justification for the involving bodily injury,the truth is that is rarely the case.There are many force used.A supervisor will respond to the scene to conduct a fact- types of force response that cause no injury at all.These include using a finding investigation and later reviews the case to determine whether cloth restraining device called a WRAP to restrict the mobility—but not the force response was appropriate and within department policy. the breathing—of a combative person for their own safety and/or the safety of the community members and officers around them.Another Per department policy(340.4.1),officers also have a duty to intervene situation that would be considered a force response is if an officer if they see another officer using unjustified or excessive force. Beyond displays or points a Taser at a person,but never actually uses it. Both of intervening,they are also required by policy to report it to a supervisor these examples are considered`non-reviewable'incidents,meaning a or the Department of Public Safety Standards&Training(DPSST). Failure supervisory review is not necessary. to do so is grounds for discipline,suspension or revocation of the officer's police certification. Other types of force response that would be reviewed by a supervisor include taking a person to the ground to safely make an arrest,using 62 Total Number of Force Response Incidents 49 53 47 o** Number of Non-Reviewable Incidents: 19 (displaying/pointing Taser or WRAP,hobble only) 29* Number of Reviewable ► 34 47 Force Response Incidents: *Figure adjusted for accuracy **Data was not collected for non-reviewable force responses in these years 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2011 b. 2022 1- 2021 _ 202 Total Police Calls 40,026 36,532 35,639 35,317 35,151 (Dispatched & Self-Initiated): Percentage of Calls 0.12% 0.17% 0.15% 0.08% 0.13% With Any Force Response Approximately 110 of 1% of all police contacts involve a force response. l PAGE 24 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT Departmental Training I •n addition to the basic training required r'f';• '• Ai• 1, , - i, li M 1 for police certification,the Tigard Police - Department is committed to providing ,� • �. . r x. I' ongoing training to all department members, 71/CE _ - - 'e �� •-1 r r , including sworn officers and non-sworn , F professional staff.This intentional focus allows our department to follow best practices on a range of issues,including emerging technologies,legislative .:J. changes and other areas of professional •-• h uit development. _ Officers participating in Force on Force training,December 2024. After being hired with the department, a new police officer must complete 16 weeks of training at the police academy 2024 Training Summary by Category in Salem through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Upon graduation from the Police Academy, CIT/Mental Health M 668 the new officer then moves into a "field training" phase,where they are paired with an experienced officer at the department for on-the-job training. For Equity . 143 the next 20+weeks,they respond to calls together with the new recruit taking on increasing levels of responsibility and the Ethics 138 "coach"evaluating their performance and decision-making. Upon the successful evaluation and completion of the field training program,a new officer can begin General 2,502 taking calls on their own. In addition,the department follows an annual training calendar which ensures officers Leadership 727 receive the required ongoing training to maintain certification,as well as additional training in a variety of areas,including Use of Force/ firearms qualifications,de-escalation,implicit FirearmsillIM 1,578 bias,force response,legislative changes and case law updates.Professional staff and department leaders also attend regional and TOTAL TRAINING HOURS = 5,756 national training conferences every year. Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 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 develops strategic communications by ► Anticipating opportunities to tell the department's story ", " through proactive,positive media and curated content, 4141/ ii + ► Supporting the Chief's mission and vision through d. � communication, • " 1 ► Curating,protecting and amplifying the agency's brand, Qouc,„ Kelsey Anderson ►Public Information Officer Working proactively in crises to build transparent AskTig•rdPalfc.Orlgard•or.pov communications. 249 NEWS 61 NEWS68 NEW133 NEWS STORIES RELEASES VIDEOS INQUIRIES PUBLISHED Community Engagement 1 CEPC Program Coordinator .. The Community Engagement Program Coordinator(CEPC) Regular programs coordinated by the CEPC: regularly goes out into the community to build relationships, ► National Night Out ► Chat with the Chief engage in meaningful discussions, provide crime prevention ► Community Academy ► Free Shred Day education and serve as a liaison to the police department.Another important role of the CEPC is to engage with underserved members Coffee with a Cop Police Department Open House of our community and incorporate their feedback to develop stronger ► Popsicles with Police ► Neighborhood Watch partnerships between our community and police department.The ► Shop with a Cop CEPC is also responsible for coordinating events and programs throughout the year for the Police Department,as well as coordinating COMMUNITY police participation in City and community events.The CEPC works closely with the Public Information Officer(PIO)on department 122 EVENTS/PROGRAMS communications, including co-managing social media pages and creating educational and engaging content. At least 9,000 connections through community engagement PAGE 26 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 HIGHLIGHTS Digital Developments The Tigard Police Department continues to grow its digital presence year over year,in an effort to provide information to and Social Media Growth connect with the largest possible community audience.Currently,the department shares news and updates on Facebook(@TigardPolice), Instagram(@TigardPoliceDept),Twitter(@TigardPolice),YouTube Linkedln (@TigardPolice),Nextdoor(@Tigard Police Department)and Linkedln t i 0 (see below). 2024 577 Developments in 2024: 80 + % I n 2023 321 ► We reached 34,304 total followers across all department social media platforms. ► With a continued focus on video storytelling,we shared 70 original videos to our YouTube channel in 2024.Across that platform,our YouTube YouTube videos got 62,478 views in 2024,with a third of those views coming from`shorts'on our channel. 2024 821 ► Our largest growth this year was on our Linkedln page,which was an +3 6% 2023 603 important part of our recruitment campaign. ► Our posts had more than 3.1 million impressions throughout the year. Top 5 Facebook Posts in 2024 Instagram 1. Traffic safety videos showing drivers running red lights(9/7/2024): reach of 31,827 • 2024 3,018 2.Arrest made in deadly crash investigation(12/30/2024): reach of 29,522 +2 5% 2023 2,425 3.Bank robbery suspect crashes near Hwy 217 overpass(7/1/24): reach of 27,943 4. Search warrant served at Tigard home in drug investigation(6/14/2024): reach of 26,321 Facebook 5.Traffic crash videos highlight safety messages(11/7/2024): 2024 13,824 reach of 24,096 2.2+-IS-22 TK:p:7S2 A +7% 2023 12,916 . AXON FLEET 2 23.#116N I• 4' . II also .4, d • Twitter/X is • 1 i t 2024 15,359 IP X +5% 2023 14,630 '4 Our#1 Facebook post was this traffic safety video Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 27 TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT Open House tm, Q n September 21st,2024,we welcomed over 800 community members to the police department to learn all about what we do to serve our community!It was a day for Tigard families to meet the officers who patrol their neighborhoods at all hours of the day,every day of the year. In addition to exploring the police building,people also had the opportunity to: ^- ' .1 a tip, ► Meet a police K-9 I ra "' Aiiii . i ► Tryon gear _ C . ,7.` - y ► Watch drone demos 1', ► Climb on motorcycles and inside police vehicles .� 's ► Learn about detectives and forensics - , ► Take family photos at our photo booth ,A \i- , ► Or- Get free bike helmets ► Take home K-9 stuffed animals,and much more! _ — We're grateful for all of the wonderful feedback we received from people who attended,including all of the heartfelt"thank you"notes - - - left at our check-out prize station. lir • '. - T • • • %,iir2 �.. ' • !Imo . `. `ii t, , 1 .. - r I •` , 1 , 4.0 .1.1B- d.iti - \:', 1 , i I . i Ifil , ti : '''. I. ' 4 r: / .)/ t * .. gr, - . 41% 13 1 fi / 4 & I I. t _ t.4 a •i wt._._ • i -..•._, i 'i; - -4.,,,J. --.* s i r PAGE 28 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT I ,':: : � A CommunityAcademy °+coMMUNITY ACADEMY TIGARD POLICE •H ave you ever wanted to work through a real-life case study with a comprehensive and interactive detective?Are you curious about our K-9 teams,or what types of understanding of our department, training officers go through? including how we operate and the`why'behind these decisions. We hosted our annual Community Academy session where Tigard The Community Academy fosters communication and understanding community members got to experience all that and more.Over the between our agency and the community we serve. It's a way for officers 10-week session,22 participants got an in-depth look at our department and the community to interact in a positive,low-key environment, through hands-on activities,demonstrations,tours,classroom providing an opportunity to see beyond the badge and get to know one presentations and scenarios designed to provide people with a another on a more meaningful and personal level. 7- . AO- 6 ' �"'� ` _ • •� ► 'A �� off 4:, " "" , 4, 4 • .. ir' . `_ 1144et _, V A/ II, .I ..- k 1 Vii* 40. , As $4 66 This was such a great experience. I highly recommend that folks who are I chat with everyone about this 1 curious about the Tigard Police Department and program.I feel more connected and safe those who are even a bit fearful of police officers having this amazing group of people :..-if `' ir. �� partake in the Community Academy program. serving Tigard.The pure passion with all r TPD upholds its high standards when hiring, personnel shines through.Keep up the 1 regardless of the hardships that come from a great work!" \\ �� \ 14- —Rene A. ,, I staffing shortage that many police agencies are . h'" 1. experiencing across the country,which speaks _fl.�—� `� volume about the Tigard team's core values, _ • i character and the love it has for its city.Anybody b II C • [who participates]will meet many passionate members of the TPD and,by the end,understand that officers are not to be feared as they are 4/ t e I`..„. i,....„ �- there with the sole purpose of assisting anyone like% and everyone in need. —Thuy-Anh L. " Spring 2024 Cohort As a result of taking this class: 90°10 95% 950i'o 9O0o said their trust in would Vote YES would Vote YES to renew said their support for Tigard PD increased for a New Police Facility the Public Safety Levy Tigard PD increased Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 29 2024 HIGHLIGHTS Community Connections Tigard,we V you.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 2024,we participated in over 122 community events and made over 9,000 connections with people through community engagement efforts alone! . .--. .—. — — — ' ` ' i0. * o POLIC i„. ,. ,iti/_l 11v1,1,".,,I_.liv.,-, `_,_. t- :.. ;t` w ,�,_ fi 0I 1 K-s ^R° TIGARD �nR s pOLICE $ s j I Illk ' . Popsicles with Police During the summertime,we visited different parks across town with popsicles and played with kids.Guess how many popsicles we gave out over the summer?More than 250! Community Events u Throughout the year,we receive requests from 1' I • ' " 2, �' J community groups and organizations to attend s . ' , events to talk to people and connect them with our department. If you're interested in inviting f, i, • .I \�. Tigard Police to attend your event,send an 1 I ; email to AskTigardPolice©tigard-or.qov. Iti 11 . - 114 stair We'd love to join! f, I' • i1f 1 ' ': t' .. I - ,-L.:.I." ' k- % I ir .40 ' r L. �, I, •,. t: .egoir:,....,:s.-,,:" '--- - • +`1 'hv. ' 1� 11k % it %4i &'' : . . -- :-.1.,... . , ,'-',. r -' V `4 � ` es , . � . : , 4' - , , ,ti /4' -• r z _- Cocoa with a Cop _ x' i ,A A playful spin on Coffee with a Cop,we invited ✓ " �` �` ,' families to join us on several different days `--J . ,4i to enjoy a cup of cocoa with the officers who ' protect their neighborhoods. PAGE 30 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork I__...- - Chat with the Chief School Visits "g . �' I Chief Jamey McDonald enjoyed hosting We want everyone to feel comfortable = ' ' 1 4 f�%,% _ 1.regular meetings around Tigard so that asking a police officer for help,and • k 14. 911 community members could get updates about that's why we prioritize classroom visits P .. "g,.�It .• 1 ;, - the PD,learn about current crime trends and � ` ;ti tt-ya . ,=- for young students.We love getting r + , . S , share their neighborhood concerns with the AO to spend time with kids,handing out .. .Mt, Chief of Police. ` • stickers and showing our patrol cars! ,.i,•.a A - • , ....1L., , _ ..-., ----V.:MIO L.:-- - — . - '--" _ WIZ!: , i -•II:.,, .7 '4 .i� • - �«i• - 4 �U€ I :6IERGENCY _� •t `�. ` 4 — '4° r , a ....?.. /00 r TIGARD Free Shred Day Hundreds of cars came through on J 01 . Free Shred Day to have their personal documents securely Shop with a Cop destroyed by TPD in partnership with Pride Disposal. We partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods and Twality&Fowler middle schools in bringing Drug Take-Back Day students in to shop alongside an officer,try We participated in the national Rx Drug Takeback Day, ANAL{ on cool gear and pick out gifts for themselves which helps keep expired or unneeded medicines out of DEA NATI and their families.We loved getting to spend our water ways and out of the hands of children and people TO.•• ACK time with the kids and learning about what struggling with addiction.We also partnered with Tigard High • trends are popular in schools these days. students to collect hygiene items for students in need. III �{' . ----\.f , ``. 'C'''' ir' lir . ‘t—, 7 ' - ' SP' ' ' I '' ..n . ' li:-.-,..1.0"-Vint! 1111 11026‘4;:iltli 7 r. L- 4110. ' %-----,t_-.11. inekj. .• , •,..„41, 4.... . lielikN 7 I/'"- ' 1 '1' -' • .11#::t- ' 1 1 ' o'V."- .., to II°AL' ' , i..iiii M /�`G RD PO[/CF 1 .t _ _ -_ - H09/ ii- `1 U ITIU National Night Out On the first Tuesday in August,we had our biggest"National Night Out"in years with over ��9��,>, 1,000 people participating at 25 different parties!Want Tigard Police to visit your National Night Out party next August?Sign up at www.tigard-or.gov/NNO Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 31 EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE Awards & Milestones s,_ . ._ Recognizing IlLik„15,-1. _ _.0.„,_...,fr,.. .., Outstanding Service tik 35 Years Ambra Farrier �` -_.:* Z. 25 Years Michelle Hellstrom Officer Hicks 20 Years Lt. Erickson A i A • P 15 Years Sgt. Doughty Officer Poulson Of the Year Awards Commendation Medal Det. Sgt. Rivera Officer: Sergeant Rivera Officer Spitler Officer Enzenberger Sue Garino Supervisor: Stephanie Naegeli 10 Years Sgt. Swain Sgt. Haynes Lifesaving Medal 5 Years Officer Boungnavath Support Staff: Officer Thatcher Michelle Hellstrom &Shelly Wert Officer Kolton Fink Det. Henderson (x3) Distinguished Service Medal Sgt. Sanford Retirements Chief Kathy McAlpine Officer Boungnavath Chief Kathy McAlpine Unit Commendations Letters of Commendation Julia Jewett Records Supervisor Farrier Officer Kramer Records Specialist Pierce Officer Oman Records Specialist Geertsen New Hires Records Specialist Black Records Specialist Gonzalez ~ Sherry Herkal �� 7. . ll'ill‘lit Property& Evidence Officer Huffman Specialist Warrick - '• - Officer Olson ` v• - WI& Evidence �_— . -- f Officer H. Scott Specialist Garino _ Katie Cook-Po enuk p Property& Evidence Specialist Naegeli PAGE 32 • 2024 Annual Report Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 4 // . . .. — — for. Chief Kathy McAlpine Retires from Tigard Police In January,we honored Chief Kathy McAlpine for her 61/2 years of service to the City of Tigard and her nearly forty years of service in law enforcement. Known ''''�` �. "]' as a progressive leader, Chief McAlpine was highly engaged and focused on t '� ' ,1 fostering trust between the Tigard community its police department. With `.0'_ a keen focus on professionalism and police transparency, Chief McAlpine championed several successful initiatives, including: ovcE y ► Leading the department to its first state accreditation and subsequent \ reaccreditation through the Oregon Accreditation Alliance woo ► Partnering with the Public Safety Advisory Board to review and evaluate department policies and procedures over an 18-month period, which later 4 led the City of Tigard to earn the 2022 Good Governance Award from the chief Kathy McAlpine, League of Oregon Cities who retired at the end of 2024. ► Elevating open dialogue on policing, crime trends, successes and concerns through a public-facing monthly`dashboard' and creation of a Police I am so grateful to Transparency webpage (www.tigard-or.gov/transparency) everyone in our incredible ► Bringing Tigard a greater depth of knowledge on industry best practices, police department and in legislative changes and national/regional trends by serving as a: Board the Tigard community for the representative and legislative subcommittee member for the Oregon time we've shared together. Association Chiefs of Police (OACP), Board member for the Oregon Leading this department Accreditation Alliance (OAA), Police Policy Committee and Application has been the highlight Review Committee member for the Oregon Department of Public Safety of my career. I deeply Standards and Training (DPSST) appreciate your trust in me and have every confidence in She was instrumental in implementing many of the pillars of the 21st Century the future of this professional Policing initiative,working to build trust between police and communities of organization. color, and brought that philosophy to her role as Chief of Police in Tigard. Thankt, Ch€4 flf&,4ee Attitude • Leadership • Integrity • Service • Teamwork 2024 Annual Report • PAGE 33 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MAYOR Heidi Lueb CITY COUNCILORS Yi-Kang Hu, Council President Jeanette Shaw Maureen Wolf Jake Schlack Shriya Myneni, Youth City Councilor CITY MANAGER Steve Rymer ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Emily Tritsch `.,N.o ER stiIA */I* P. I 5. ti I'I=1, 4 OR 4 0 Lf�l*'CEc��� TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard I Tigard, OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov/police Non-Emergency: 503-629-0111