2014 Daytona Beach
Police Department
Annual Report
" Protecting Our Great City "
through citizen communication and interaction
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our mission
“The mission of the Daytona Beach
Police Department is to serve and
protect the citizens and visitors
of Daytona Beach, while providing
safety and improved quality of
life in our communities through
excellence in policing.”
our vision
We are committed to fighting crime, crime
contents
2Mission & vision
3A Message from the Chief
4City commissioners
5A message from the mayor
6strategies
prevention and providing safe neighborhoods
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deputy Chief
for all the residents and visitors of the City of
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patrol district 1
Daytona Beach. Working in partnership with
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all of our citizens, we will strive to reduce the
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overall crime rate by 10 percent. This will be
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accomplished through:
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• The utilization of accurate and timely
crime reporting and analysis
• More efficient deployment of personnel
• Continuous assessment and evaluation of
our programs and tactics
• Timely and effective use of equipment and
available resources
• Use of advanced technology, including
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20awards
22 daytona beach police foundation
23 In memory of our fallen heroes
24 uniform crime report 2009-2014
25 uniform crime report 2003-2008
the Real Time Crime Center and effective
26 juvenile electronic monitoring
policing practices
27 crimes and arrests
• Through continued interactive community
policing commitments with the citizens
of Daytona Beach, including ongoing
Compstat use.
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Chief of Police
Michael J. Chitwood
a message from
the chief
It gives me great pleasure to present the Daytona Beach Police Department’s 2014
Annual Report. As I reflect on the accomplishments of this great agency, I would like to take
this opportunity to thank the men and women of the department for their hard work and
dedication.
I have stressed the importance of being proactive in our crime fighting efforts. Last year,
we continued to utilize innovative methods and technology to facilitate greater effectiveness
in our ability to fight crime. We debuted a Real Time Crime Center in June, the first of its kind
in Florida. By combining dozens of databases into one source, crime analysts can access this
technology to keep officers safer and improve crime-solving. In 2014, an additional 50 body
cameras were purchased for patrol officers. This technology protects both the officers who
wear the cameras and the civil liberties of the public they serve.
As you’ll see in the following pages, overall crime is down in Daytona Beach, and we are
experiencing historic lows in several categories. These reductions could not be possible without
the support of our elected officials and outside law enforcement partners.
I would also like to thank the citizens of Daytona Beach for their continued support. The
lynchpin to successful policing is through our community partnerships.
I look forward to the challenges ahead in 2015 and serving as your Chief of Police.
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daytona
beach
city
commission
Zone 1 Commissioner
Ruth Trager
Zone 2 Commissioner
Pam Woods
Zone 3 Commissioner
Kelly White
Zone 4 Commissioner
Rob Gilliland
Zone 5 Commissioner
Patrick Henry
Zone 6 Commissioner
Paula R. Reed
City Manager
James Chisholm
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Mayor
Derrick L. Henry
a message from
the mayor
On behalf of the Daytona Beach City Commission, I am pleased to present the
community with the Daytona Beach Police Department’s 2014 Annual Report.
As mayor, public safety will always be among my top priorities. Since 2004, overall crime
in Daytona Beach has been reduced by 30 percent. The most critical reasons for this continued
decrease are the department’s strong leadership, use of new and upgraded technology, the
hard work of the department’s men and women and the overall positive relationship the
department has with our community.
As a parent and educator, mentoring and positively influencing the lives of our youth are
very important to me. This year, the police department will hire 26 new officers including
10 school resource officers. In the next school year, Daytona Beach officers will be in six
elementary, two middle and two high schools within the city limits. This program, the first time
it’s been done with Daytona Beach officers, is possible with the help of a federal grant and a
partnership with Volusia County Schools. Not only will this partnership provide safety benefits
but officers will also foster positive relationships with our city’s youth serving as role models
and mentors.
I want to thank all members of the DBPD for their dedication to our city. I look forward to
continuing to make Daytona Beach a safe place for those who live, work and visit our great
community.
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strategies
The Daytona Beach Police
Department will continue to
build on traditional law enforcement
strategies, recognize new challenges
The COMPSTAT Unit
and embrace new opportunities through
Real Time crime center
A vital component of the COMPSTAT philosophy is its
emphasis on holding police managers accountable for
combating crime in their assigned area and providing
managers the authority to deploy their resources to achieve
desired results. This philosophy is based on four principles
essential to an effective crime-fighting strategy:
•Accurate and timely intelligence
•Effective tactics
•Rapid deployment of personnel and resources
•Relentless follow-up and assessment
text-A-tip program
Juvenile Electronic Monitoring (JEM) Program
open and transparent communication
and involvement with citizens. A few
initiatives and strategies include:
effective use of body cameras
reducing persons and property crimes
Quality of Life unit to address daily
life and homeless issues citywide
work with high-risk juveniles and
assist the Department of Juvenile
Justice in combating illiteracy
COMPSTAT (Computerized Statistical
Analysis of Crime) public meetings to
be held twice a month
LEADS On-Line program aiding
recovery of stolen property
Continue growth of the Code
Enforcement Volunteer Program
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A collaborative effort between criminal justice stakeholders
including the DBPD, the judge presiding over juvenile cases,
the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Juvenile Division
of the State Attorney’s Office all from the Seventh Judicial
Circuit. JEM’s mission is to network with collaborative
agencies, reduce crime, promote overall juvenile personal
and educational success.
Accreditation Standards
Accreditation for law enforcement agencies ensures they
provide progressive, customer-focused services and meet the
highest professional standards. The accreditation process,
which is voluntary, requires an extensive review of every
aspect of the agency's organization, management, operations
and administration. In 2014, through the reaccreditation
process, the on-site team commended the DBPD with high
accolades for outstanding compliance.
Grant Administration
This program seeks additional funding for personnel, crime
suppression and reduction initiatives, equipment and stateof-the-art technological advancements from public and
private funding agencies. A federal grant was awarded and
will be used to hire 10 additional officers as school resource
officers covering every public school within the city limits.
citizen police academy
shop with a cop
program
special olympics torch run
The Deputy Chief has command
responsibility over all members of
the department including direct
responsibility for planning, assigning
and supervising the activities of the
Operations Division and the Support
Division. Other duties include:
•Assists in the coordination of the
internal activities and functions of the
day-to-day operations
•Recommends changes to improve
organization, administration and
operation of the Police Department
•Conducts special studies and
investigations
•Recommends selection, placement,
promotion, transfer, training,
development, safety and discipline
of departmental personnel
•Assists in the development and
implementation of department
policy, procedures, rules and
regulations
•Assumes duties of the Police Chief
in his absence.
Deputy Chief Craig Capri
Deputy Chief Capri is
second in command
to the Chief of Police
and coordinates and
supervises the day-today operations of the
Daytona Beach Police
Department.
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patrol
district 1
the area from the
railroad tracks to the
western city limits.
The DBPD participates in
community fund-raising events
District 1 is the home of several
nationally known landmarks including
the Daytona International Speedway
and the Ladies Professional Golf
Association (LPGA). Four institutions
of higher learning are located within
the district including Daytona State
College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University, Keiser University and the
historic Bethune-Cookman University.
Two top-rated medical facilities,
Halifax Health Medical Center and
Florida Hospital, are also in the
district. Through a combination of
efforts, the district experienced a five
percent reduction in Part 1 crimes as
compared to 2013.
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Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) Team
The SWAT Team has grown to 19 members since forming in
1986 and has transitioned into an elite team with a primary
objective of handling all high risk or unusual hazards. The
team is equipped with a Tactical Response Vehicle (32 footlong utility truck) and a standard collection of specialized
rifles, guns and less lethal equipment. Responsibilities are:
•High-risk warrant service and counter narcotics operations
•Used for armed barricade incidents and suicidal threat
containments
•Special event deployment and dignitary protection
assignments
•Executed 37 high-risk arrests, search warrants and civil mitigation for natural disasters
•Joint operations with the Drug Enforcement Administration,
United States Secret Service, Florida Department of Law
Enforcement and local law enforcement agencies.
District 1 Crime Suppression Team (CST)
Comprised of four officers and one sergeant, the team
conducts street-level narcotics investigations based on
complaints from the community. They also conduct other
special assignments delegated to them by the command staff.
• 132 felony arrests
• $32,465.60 cash seized
• 126 misdemeanor arrests • 191 grams cocaine seized
• 281 reports
• 1,413 grams marijuana seized
• 166 citations
• 22 search warrants executed
• 267 investigations
• 4 vehicles seized
• 16 firearms seized
Traffic Unit
The Traffic Unit investigates traffic
accidents and ensures safe vehicle
operation on the city’s roadways
through education, engineering and
enforcement of traffic laws.
•STEP (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) program identifies major intersections that have a high frequency of traffic crashes
•Use a proactive approach to
enforcement of both city and state
parking ordinances and laws
•Traffic management for all special
events by maintaining and ensuring
the expedient movement of hundreds
of thousands of visitors to the area
•Investigation of any traffic homicides
(THI) where serious injury or death
occurs; the latest in laser technology
and computer equipment is used to
investigate and document the scene
•Investigation and documentation of
less serious crashes and hit-and-run
accidents.
• Handled 2,007 calls
• 1,608 crash reports
• 37 felony arrests
• 188 misdemeanor arrests
• Issued 3,598 citations
Bicycle Unit
The DBPD uses police mountain bike
patrols as a part of its community
policing efforts allowing officers to
get to calls and locations quicker
providing easier interaction between
citizens and officers. The bicycle
officer establishes more personalized
contact with citizens which helps to
foster a community-oriented style of
policing.
• Offers both a high and low profile
police presence to increase public
contact and deter criminal activity
• Daily patrols
• Assists with special events such as
the Fourth of July, Martin Luther
King Jr. parades, Bike Week, spring
break and the Law Enforcement
Torch Run which benefits the
Special Olympics.
Captain Jakari Young
Captain Young
assumed the role of
Police Captain on
November 12, 2014.
His responsibilities
consist of overseeing
the District 1 Patrol
Division which includes
the Bicycle Unit,
Traffic Unit, Special
Events Planning, Crime
Suppression Team and
the SWAT team.
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patrol
district 2
the area from the
railroad tracks east to
the Atlantic Ocean.
More than 135 permitted special
events in 2014 drew hundreds of
thousands of visitors to the core
tourist area of the city.
By year's end we reported:
• 17% decline in burglaries
District 2 Crime Suppression Team (CST)
is supervised by Sergeant Bryan Morford. During 2014,
the team's operations included:
•Executing five search warrants
•147 prostitution related arrests
•Activities netting 75 grams of cocaine and 197 grams of
methamphetamine
•Operations netting more than 18 pounds of marijuana
•200 narcotics complaints resulting in 187 felony arrests
•359 misdemeanor arrests
•374 citations and 546 incident reports.
The unit was able to effect seizures on criminal property
including more than $22,000 in cash, seven vehicles, four
firearms and a large amount of illegal pills.
• 3% drop in auto break-ins
The Dignitary Protection Team
• 20% drop in robberies
This highly trained unit provides protection to dignitaries
visiting the Daytona Beach area. The team also assists the
United States Secret Service during high-profile visits. In
2014, the team assisted with four events.
• overall 4% drop in persons crimes.
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The Boardwalk Unit
Comprised of four full-time police
officers, the unit provides police
protection to the core boardwalk
and tourist area. This group works
closely with area businesses and
hotels to ensure the safety of our
visitors. Their area of responsibility
includes, but is not limited to, Beach
Street, Boardwalk, Daytona Beach
Pier, Main Street, Ocean Avenue
and the Ocean Walk entertainment
complex.
The K-9 Unit
Staffed by seven full-time K-9
officers with five full-service working
dogs and two narcotic detection
dogs, the unit handled more than
3,000 calls for service, 30 mutual
aid requests, conducted more than
200 narcotics searches, 1,000 alarm
calls and numerous trackings of
criminal suspects.
The Honor Guard
A formal polished unit of dedicated
police officers that represents the
DBPD in numerous venues ranging
from opening ceremonies at the
Daytona International Speedway to
public meetings. The group conducts
formal services for fallen officers and
family members. In 2014, the Honor
Guard traveled to Washington, D.C.
and New York City to honor those
officers from around the country
who paid the ultimate sacrifice in
the performance of their duties.
Captain James Newcomb
Commanded by
Captain Newcomb,
District 2 includes the
main entertainment
and special event
venues within the city.
A concentrated effort
has been made to
address quality of life
issues while improving
the overall appearance
and condition of
residences and
businesses.
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Records Division
support
resources
Technology is used to enhance
operational efficiency and to
effectively coordinate a mutual
exchange of information.
Technicians process, maintain and
purge evidence and property.
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The Records Division is responsible for all records created
by the Daytona Beach Police Department. All documents
are inspected and entered into the Department Records
Management System. The division handles public records
requests, purges old records and distributes records to local
and state agencies. In 2014, they processed:
• 21,413 reports including 9,451 arrest reports
• 12,845 traffic citations
• 3,994 traffic accidents
Property and Evidence
The Property and Evidence Division is responsible for
processing, cataloging and storing all of DBPD evidence
according to state guidelines. They return recovered
property to victims of crime and prepare evidence for court
proceedings. In 2014 they processed:
• 11,247 pieces of evidence
• 473 grams of crack cocaine
• 673 grams of powder cocaine
• 8,726 grams of marijuana
• 5,032 prescription pills
• 159 Firearms
Personnel and Training
The Personnel and Training Division
is responsible for maintaining and
updating personnel records for all
full-time and part-time officers, and
civilian employees. The division is
also responsible for maintaining
the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement’s (FDLE) standards
for all sworn law enforcement
employees, new recruit training and
providing comprehensive training
on new tactics, laws and techniques
available. This division is also tasked
with outfitting and maintaining all
uniforms, equipment, weapons and
radios used by all personnel.
In 2014, they provided:
•Maintenance of all personnel
records for 243 full-time officers,
50 part-time officers and 114
civilian employees
•FDLE training guidelines for
training/certification for more than
400 employees
•More than 20,000 hours of
in-house training to include
mandatory department-wide
cultural diversity training.
Part-Time Officer/Special
Event Officer Program
The Part-Time Officer/ Special Event
Officer Program is responsible for
scheduling of all responsibilities
including transport wagon staffing,
front desk staffing, special event traffic
control staffing and fleet vehicle fleet
maintenance and control. In 2014,
this provided:
•24-hour, 365-day transport wagon
coverage
•24-hour, 365-day front desk
coverage
•Special event traffic-control
coverage for the Daytona 500,
Bike Week, Coke Zero 400,
Biketoberfest, Turkey Run car show
and numerous private and citysponsored events.
Captain Lance Blanchette
Captain Blanchette
heads the Support
Resources Division
which includes the
Records Division,
Property and Evidence
Division, Personnel and
Training Division and
the Part-Time Officer/
Special Event Officer
Program.
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criminal
investigation
The members of the Criminal
Investigation Division (CID)
provide the highest quality criminal
investigative support to the
Daytona Beach Police Department
by conducting timely and thorough
criminal investigations using
advanced investigative techniques
and forensic equipment.
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Real Time Crime Center
This newly implemented tool supports our crime
management approach. The center consists of five analysts
and a supervisor who provide fast access of data to officers
dedicated to working with our citizens and visitors to make
them safe. Some of the processes for providing real time
information of officers includes:
•Actionable intelligence
•Video processing
•Crime mapping
•Supports investigations, patrol and crime analysis
•Leverages existing city and police resources.
Hostage Negotiation Team
Team leader, Lieutenant James Brodick has three assistant
team leaders: Sgt. Kellie Fishpaugh, Sgt. James Chirco and
Sgt. Robert Ransom, as well as 15 trained negotiators.
These officers serve on a voluntary basis and are on-call 24
hours a day. Their primary mission is to secure the release
of hostages, surrender of hostage takers and barricaded
suspects, as well as to convince potentially suicidal persons
to surrender to treatment before inflicting injury upon
themselves or others.
Latent Fingerprint Unit
The Major Case Unit
The unit conducts follow-up
investigations, apprehends fugitives
and is called to the scenes of death
investigations and major crimes.
• Robbery Homicide
• Persons Crimes
• Sex Crimes
• Property Crimes
• Economic Crimes
• Internet Crimes Against Children
(ICAC)
Special Investigations
This unit conducts investigations
on high-profile targets involved in
narcotics trafficking and firearms.
• Narcotics Division
• ATF Task Force Liaison
• DEA Task Force Liaison
• FBI Safe Streets Task Liaison
• VCSO Task Force Liaison
The Victim Advocate
Program
Information and assistance is provided
to victims through personal services.
DBPD is one of only two agencies
in Florida employing a new system
which provides for the examination,
comparison, capture, annotation
and documentation of evidence.
The proprietary software allows the
examiner to inspect minute evidence
details ranging from fingerprints,
tool marks, bullet casings and trace
evidence. The Automated Fingerprint
Identification System (AFIS) database
is linked to both the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement
and the FBI. Latent prints can be
compared against more than 55
million fingerprints.
Crime Scene Unit
Captain Kerry Orpinuk
Crime scene technicians identify,
collect and preserve evidence from
major crime scenes. From photogaphy
to fingerprinting, they are responsible
for making sure that information
is preserved and documented for
preparation of criminal cases. They
photograph and videotape crime
scenes, lift latent fingerprints, recover
trace evidence and obtain DNA
material to help identify suspects. Five
additional officers serve as back-up
crime scene technicians if a full-time
technician is unavailable.
Captain Orpinuk, a
26-year veteran of
the DBPD, heads the
Criminal Investigation
Division which utilizes
innovative methods and
technology to facilitate
greater effectiveness
in the ability to fight
crime.
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spotlight on ...
Captain
Jakari E. Young
On November 12, 2014, Captain Jakari E. Young assumed
the role of District 1 Police Captain. Captain Young is
responsibile for overseeing the patrol division which
includes the Bicycle Unit, Motor Unit, Special Events
Planning, Crime Suppression Team and the SWAT team.
(Note: Captain Young and his District 1 team are featured
on pages 8 and 9).
District 1 is the home of several nationally known
landmarks including the Daytona International Speedway,
the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), four
institutions of higher learning including Daytona State
College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Keiser
University and the historic Bethune-Cookman University.
Two top-rated medical facilities located within the district
are Halifax Health Medical Center and Florida Hospital.
Captain Young, originally from South Florida, relocated
to Daytona Beach in 1996 to attend Bethune-Cookman
University. He was sponsored through the law
enforcement academy by the Daytona Beach Police
Department and has been on the “fast track” since the
start of his career.
He was a patrolman in District 1 from 2001 until 2004.
He transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division
where he served in Property Crimes, Persons Crimes
and Robbery Homicide. He was promoted to the rank
of Sergeant in 2008 where he supervised Delta Platoon
District 1. In 2011, he transferred to the Office of
Professional Standards where he served at the privilege
of Chief Chitwood until his promotion to Lieutenant in
November of 2012. He then returned to Delta Platoon
District 1 for almost exactly two years to the day before
being promoted to Captain.
Captain
Jakari Young
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Captain Young is currently enrolled in the graduate
studies program at Bethune-Cookman University
working towards his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice.
He also serves on the board of directors for StewartMarchman Act Behavioral Healthcare. He is a husband and
father of three children.
Detective
Timothy Ehrenkaufer
Since its inception in September 2012, Detective Tim
Ehrenkaufer has been assigned to the North Florida Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force. Detective Ehrenkaufer
works with the Department of Homeland Security and is part
of the ICE-Brevard-Volusia Child Exploitation Task Force. This
position requires him to proactively investigate all internet
crimes involving children, such as creating online profiles where
he poses as an under-age child to lure out sexual predators.
Detective Ehrenkaufer also investigates the manufacturing,
sharing and downloading of child pornography, cyber bullying
and human trafficking. Not only does he investigate these
complaints, he is also the department’s only computer and
cell phone forensics expert. As such, he maintains numerous
international and federal digital forensic certifications including
special forensics training from the Department of Homeland
Security. He also holds a bachelor's degree in Information
Technology and Mobile Development.
In addition to his regular duties, Detective Ehrenkaufer holds
the position of vice president of the board of directors for
the Florida High Technology Crime Investigation Association
(HTCIA). He is the resident expert for the Florida State Attorney’s
Office and other law enforcement agencies for cases dealing
with Internet Crimes Against Children and/or Digital Forensics.
Over the course of a year, Detective Ehrenkaufer averaged
60 arrests involving child exploitation, performed 270 digital
forensic examinations, conducted human trafficking operations
and 34 search warrants. He assisted the department in digital
video recovery, video/photo enhancement and provided
technical support for the Criminal Investigations Division.
He works directly with the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children, investigating any tips that are received
within his area of jurisdiction.
Married with three daughters, Detective Ehrenkaufer has been
employed by the Daytona Beach Police Department since 2003.
During that time, he has been assigned to various positions
including the Crime Suppression Team as a K-9 handler and the
Special Investigations Unit.
Detective
Timothy Ehrenkaufer
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spotlight on ...
Officer
Kristen Burns
Currently assigned to the District 1 Patrol Division with a
K-9 partner, Officer Kristen Burns has been employed with
the Daytona Beach Police Department for a little over 10
years. Officer Burns has worked with Pico, her K-9 partner,
for more than three and a half years. Together, they have
seized more than $50,000 in cash, obtained two vehicles
for the department through narcotic seizures, helped
identify a marijuana grow house which contained 135
marijuana plants (equivalent to $80,000) and assisted in
multiple search warrants and narcotic arrests.
Officer Burns is also responsible for other duties within
District 1:
•Protection of life and property through constant patrols
and identifying criminal activity
•Contact with the citizens and business owners regarding
concerns and complaints and finding a resolution
• Investigation of traffic accidents, monitoring school zones and enforcing traffic laws
• Victim and witness interviews, collected evidence such as DNA, latent prints, video surveillance, etc.
• Consensual encounters in high narcotic areas utilizing her K-9 partner
• Assisted in calls for service, towed vehicles, arrest reports and citations
• Special event crowd control or traffic during special events
• Assisted with prisoner searches, arrest reports, fingerprinting and photography.
Officer Burns has been in law enforcement for almost
14 years. She served as a correctional officer in the
state of New Jersey for more than three years before
moving to Volusia County. She has been a part of several
specialized units including field training, an officer with
the Traffic Unit, Crime Suppression Team, Tac Squad
and the Criminal Investigations Unit. She has received
various awards including the Medal of Merit in 2006 and
third runner-up for Police Officer of the Year in 2010.
Officer Kristen Burns
K-9 Pico
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Officer Burns is married with three children including an
eight-month old son. A student at Daytona State College,
she hopes to complete her Criminal Justice degree by the
end of 2015.
Detective Sergeant John Creamer
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 2014
In recognition of selfless dedication and
compassion he displayed exemplifying the
highest standard of professionalism.
Beyond the call of duty!
Police Explorer Program
The law enforcement Explorer Program
is a youth program affiliated with the
Boy Scouts of America. It provides a
means through which young men and
women may decide through actual
experience if they would like to pursue
a law enforcement career as adults.
This program provides young people
with the opportunity for community
involvement and develops a greater
sense of understanding between the
community and the police.
The Daytona Beach Police Explorers
Unit 22 assists in the development
of character in young people,
stresses careers in many fields of
law enforcement and is a typical
youth organization designed for
everyone. Activities include a
well-balanced program of fun and
interesting projects, as well as
service opportunities to worthwhile
organizations, businesses and the
community.
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Police Officer of the Year Detective Sergeant John Creamer
1st Runner-up Officer Kenneth Glass
2nd Runner-up Detective James Maher
3rd Runner-up Officer Vincent Azzarello
4th Runner-up Officer David Khan
awards
Civilian of the Year Robert Brown
1st Runner-up Christine Griffin
2nd Runner-up Jackie Flory
Part Time Officer of the Year Reserve Officer Thomas Youngman
1st Runner-up Special Event Officer Saundra Willis
An awards ceremony is held
2nd Runner-up Special Event Officer Angel Ndichu
annually to recognize Police
Volunteer of the Year Mr. Thomas Gray
Department employees
Police Explorer of the YearExplorer Lieutenant Thomas Gray, Jr.
and their exceptional
Medal of Honor Recipients – Highest Award
achievements throughout the
year. Distinguished Service
Citations are also awarded
to citizens of the community
who have assisted the DBPD
in an extraordinary way. The
2014 awards were presented
on January 9, 2015 at the
Museum of Arts and Sciences.
Lieutenant William Rhodes, Officer Diego Besse, Officer Marcus
Booth, Officer Kera Cantrell, Officer Timothy Jackson, Officer David
Khan, Officer Brian Milligan and Officer Joseph Sellix
Awarded based on extraordinary actions that expose the employee to
self-peril above and beyond the call of duty.
Medal of Merit Recipients – Third Highest award
Officer Richard Maher
Lieutenant James Brodick
Officer Joshua Mersereau
Sergeant Jamie Ziehl
Officer Christopher Pearsall
Officer Jack Murray
Officer Joshua Seepersaud
Officer Scott Brunier
Officer Jayson Wallace
Officer Elizabeth Devlin
Mr. Robert Brown
Detective Bridget Hayden
Officer Jermaine Jones
Community Service Recipients
Lieutenant Jake Mays
Sergeant James Chirco
Detective Sergeant John Cremer
Detective Trisha Loomis
Detective Lissette Deschamps
Detective Joseph Snowden
Promotions
Deputy Chief Craig Capri, Captain Jakari Young, Lieutenant James
Brodick, Lieutenant Jennifer Dwan, Lieutenant Mark Eisner, Lieutenant
Tracy Miller, Sergeant Timothy Blowers, Sergeant Frank Geremia,
Sergeant Christie Gernert, Sergeant Scott Goss, Sergeant Joseph Sellix
Retirements
Lieutenant Thomas Pera, Lieutenant William Rhodes, Sergeant Michael
Griffin, Officer Michael Alexander, Officer Parrish Combs, Officer
Jonathan Warren
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Unit Commendation Recipients
Detective Sergeant John Creamer
Detective Sergeant Michael Griffin
Sergeant Bryan Morford
Sergeant Debra Session
Sergeant Jamie Ziehl
Officer Christina Almeida
Officer Brian Biddix
Detective William Brown
Officer Michael Cherry
Officer Al Cino
Officer Dale Detter
Detective David Dinardi
Officer Gnatee Doe
Officer Kemonji Ellington
Officer Justin Ferrari
Officer Ryan Forrest
Officer Anthony Galante
Officer Michael Guglielmo
Officer Dawn Harris
Officer Jerome Hassell
Officer Erik Hinkson
Detective Trisha Loomis
Officer Jeffrey Madison
Detective James Maher
Officer Richard Maher
Officer Heather May
Detective Elizabeth Morgan
Officer Michael Oteri
Detective Raymond Ousterman
Officer Aaron Paro
Officer Christopher Pearsall
Officer Donald Rininger
Detective Darrell Runge
Officer Ricardo Santana
Officer Nicholaus Sault
Officer Joshua Seepersaud
Officer Gerald Skinner
Officer Mallory Taylor
Officer Alvario Thomas
Officer Sean Walker
Officer Jayson Wallace
Officer Amber Williamson
Reserve Lieutenant Edward Slater
Reserve Sergeant Luther Cleckler
Special Event Officer Angel Ndichu
Special Event Officer Raymond Shaw
Special Event Officer Linda Whitford
Donna Avery
Andrae Brooks
Robert Brown
Joanne Cavallari
Kezia Dunklin-Doe
Jackie Flory
Michael Gutierrez
Cynthia Oteri
Marie Ousterman
Carla Quann
Vicki Reese
Brian Schiffli
Gary Thomas
Jean Weary
Tancye Young
Officer Jermaine Jones
Officer Brian Lewandowski
Officer Matthew Liles
Detective James Maher
Officer Richard Maher
Officer Sterling Martin
Officer Jeffrey Millar
Detective Ryan Mosbauer
Detective Raymond Ousterman
Officer Tabitha Parsons
Officer Donald Rininger
Detective Darrell Runge Officer Timothy Shore
Officer Aaron Swartzfager
Police Explorer Lt. Jose Santana
Police Explorer Lt. Thomas Gray, Jr.
Police Explorer Sgt. Hunter Jackson
Police Explorer Dakota Avery
Police Explorer Jeremy Blowers
Police Explorer Ryan Forrest, Jr.
Police Explorer Tyler Lewis
Police Explorer Grace Rodriguez
Chief’s Award Recipients
Sergeant Kellie Fishpaugh
Officer Michael Beres
Detective James Bissa
Officer Michael Bryant
Officer Christian Botella
Officer Steven Catalano
Detective David Dinardi
Officer Justin Dunne
Officer Justin Ferrari
Officer Ryan Forrest
Officer Nick Gurucharri
Officer Timothy Jackson
Citizens Distinguished Service Citation Recipients
South Daytona Officer Michael Charla
VCSO Sergeant Jeffrey Wingard
VCSO Senior Deputy Michael Webb
VCSO Deputy Lonnie Feaster
Beach Patrol Officer Joshua Marlett
Derick Adams, Daytona State College Campus Security
Investigator Jack Bisland, State Attorney’s Office
Lavida Broadwater, Walmart
PJ Calandro, Chick-Fil-A Marketing Director
Ted Cardinal, Beachside Neighborhood Watch
John Clary, Information Technology Manager
Mary Cracchiolo, Walmart
Sara Driver, Senior Juvenile Probation Officer
Thomas Farmer, Voice/Data Systems Analyst
Josh Fogarty, Tijuana Flats Owner
Thomas Fry, South Turn Manager
Darreen Greer, Senior Traffic Signal Technician
Gary Harris, Chick-Fil-A Owner
Frank Heckman, Beachside Neighborhood Watch
Michael Jarvis, Daytona State College Campus Security
Mariann Leone, Walmart
Jillian Lewandowski, Juvenile Probation Supervisor
Mike Marcum, Traffic Operations Supervisor
Chris Mehler, Walmart
Eric Miller, Property Maintenance Supervisor
Dr. Michael Munier
Carrie Register
Rita Rodriguez, Walmart
Alex Spanos
Larry Steele
Betty Stephens, Beachside Neighborhood Watch
Daytona International Auto Mall
Daytona Toyota
Hendrick Honda
Jon Hall Chevrolet
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The Daytona Beach Police Foundation (DBPF) was
established in 2007, under the direction of Chief
Michael J. Chitwood and is administered entirely by
the citizens and volunteers appointed to the board of
directors.
Funds
The DBPF is a United Way donor-designated fund
dedicated to supporting the men and women of the
Daytona Beach Police Department by funding projects
that are beyond the scope of the annual budget of the
City of Daytona Beach.
Daytona
Beach
Police
Foundation
Chairman
Barry Whitaker
Vice Chair
Edith Shelley
Bob Davis
John Dolatowski
Jimmy Foster
Jim Gallagher
Karen Gamble
Secretary
Suzy Kridner
At-Large
Ray Salazar
Frank Heckman
George Mirabal
Mitch Pietras
John Power
Bud Ritchey
Treasurer
Tad Jones
The DBPF engages businesses and professional
communities in advancing the mission of the Daytona
Beach Police Department through collaborative
initiatives, in-kind resources, training and funding for
the department.The DBPF connects private investment
dollars with effective public safety solutions and is
engaged in an effort to leverage private resources to
fund high priority law enforcement needs. DBPF’s
scholarship fund is a prime example of how the funds
are being used.
Goals
In addition to the scholarship fund, some of the
foundation’s other goals include:
• Supporting advanced law enforcement training
opportunities
• Community crime prevention programs
• Assisting in research and development
• Surveillance equipment
• Funding for DNA testing.
Jim Rose
Tim Stockman
Linda Bradley Thaker
Rose Ann Tornatore
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Private Resources
In 2014, the DBPF paid for personnel to receive
advanced training at the Southern Police Institute and
the Police Executive Research Forum, specialized
training for women in law enforcement, body cameras
and internal affairs investigations. The DBPF also paid
for a fully-trained narcotics K-9 dog and six cooling
vests for all the dogs in the department.
in memory of our fallen heroes
A Police Officer’s Prayer
Lord, I ask for courage.
Courage to face and conquer my own fears;
Courage to take me where others will not go.
I ask for strength.
Strength of body to protect others;
And strength of spirit to lead others.
I ask for dedication.
Dedication to my job, to do it well;
Dedication to my community;
To keep it safe.
And please, Lord,
Through all,
Be by my side.
In Memory
Officer Lewis Tanner
End of Watch
October 26, 1930
Officer Benny Stricklin
End of Watch
January 23, 1931
Officer L. B. Hall
End of Watch
August 28, 1932
Officer Willie Denson
End of Watch
April 30, 1937
Officer Harry Raines
End of Watch January 13, 1945
Officer Sam Etheredge
End of Watch
December 25, 1980
Officer Gregory Sorenson
End of Watch July 26, 1982
Officer Kevin Fischer
End of Watch September 4, 1998
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uniform crime
report
2009 to 2014
24
uniform crime
report
2003 to 2008
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citywide juvenile arrests
2011 to 2014
Juvenile Arrests
Homicide
Forcible Sex
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny/Theft
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Simple Assault
Narcotics
Fraud
Intimidation
Prostitution
Non Forcible Sex Offenses
Buy/Receive Stolen Property
DUI
Vandalism
Weapons Violations
Miscellaneous
Total
2011
2012
2013
2014
0
0
19
8
24
151
20
0
35
52
0
1
0
0
2
0
21
4
86
423
0
1
22
17
23
126
7
0
40
37
3
0
1
0
0
0
7
2
204
490
0
1
19
21
22
119
10
0
33
40
4
0
0
1
0
0
7
5
183
465
0
6
8
11
31
94
13
2
43
32
2
0
1
0
0
0
7
2
158
410
2013 to
2014
Percent
N/C
500%
-­‐58%
-­‐48%
41%
-­‐21%
30%
N/C
30%
-­‐20%
-­‐50%
N/C
N/C
-­‐100%
N/C
N/C
0%
-­‐60%
-­‐14%
-­‐12%
N/C = non calculable
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citywide part 1 crimes – 2010 to 2014
Part 1 Crimes
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Auto Theft
Total Part 1 Crimes
3
36
229
543
1083
3089
463
5443
3
39
236
557
994
2899
375
5103
4
34
179
499
801
2725
353
4595
5
65
195
535
745
2912
367
4824
4
78
153
569
628
2992
354
4778
2013 to
2014
Percent
-­‐20%
20%
-­‐22%
6%
-­‐16%
3%
-­‐4%
-­‐1%
citywide part 1 & part 2 arrests – 2010 to 2014
Part 1 Arrests
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Homicide
Forcible Sex Offenses
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Auto Theft
Total Part 1 Arrests
Total Arrests
2
8
105
300
184
933
142
1674
9029
8
14
105
303
187
917
68
1602
8702
1
9
101
351
273
778
69
1582
11512
4
16
110
351
250
807
71
1609
8717
5
20
107
406
255
729
84
1606
8348
Part 2 Arrests
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Arson
Kidnap/Abduction
Simple Assault
Simple Stalking
Drugs/Narcotics Bribery
Embezzlement
Fraud
Counterfeit/Forgery
Extortion/Blackmail
Intimidation
Prostitution
Non-­‐Forcible Sex Offenses
Dealing in Stolen Property
DUI
Vandalism
Gambling
Weapons Violations
Liquor Law Violations
Miscellaneous
Total Part 2 Arrests
1
1
721
9
1374
0
2
84
18
1
12
160
30
14
156
65
6
44
1064
3593
7355
4
1
631
0
1356
0
1
62
15
0
14
146
30
26
134
104
0
32
1212
3332
7100
0
12
819
2
1697
0
0
82
29
0
0
133
51
0
194
72
0
92
187
6560
9930
2
14
830
1
1192
0
2
57
14
0
0
112
54
0
125
65
0
36
36
4568
7108
3
22
968
2
1049
0
0
81
16
0
2
150
20
0
105
55
1
33
10
4225
6742
2013 to
2014
Percent
25%
25%
-­‐3%
16%
2%
-­‐10%
18%
0%
-­‐4%
2013 to
2014
Percent
50%
57%
17%
100%
-­‐12%
N/C
-­‐100%
42%
14%
N/C
N/C
34%
-­‐63%
N/C
-­‐16%
-­‐15%
N/C
-­‐8%
-­‐72%
-­‐8%
-­‐5%
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Daytona Beach Police Department
129 Valor Boulevard | Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Main Number: (386) 671-5100
Beachside Precinct
510 Harvey Avenue | Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Beachside Precinct: (386) 671-5380
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