Department of
Police
Special Interest
Newton Police
Department
Part-One Crimes
1
Arrests
2
Investigations
7
Drug Task Force
7
Individual Highlights
Calls for Service
1
K-9 Unit
3
School Resource Officers
5
Volunteers
6
2010
Annual Report
James R. Daily
Chief of Police
Mr. Randy Riggs
City Manager
Newton, KS 67114
Mr. Riggs,
Please accept this document as the Annual Report for the Newton Police Department for 2010.
As you review the document, you will find numbers have decreased in Part-One Crimes, Calls
for Service and Complaints (reports written), as well as the Officer’s Average Response Time
while responding to calls.
Our K-9 Unit had an above average year for marijuana seizures and was privileged to assist the
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) with the seizure of 48 kilograms of cocaine. During the
Heart of America Police Dog Association competition, both K-9 teams once again, received
recognition. The year 2010 also represented K-9 Aron’s final, full year of service. Due to his
age, 13 years old and declining serviceability, he will be retired from the department.
The Investigations Unit increased their caseload by 102.519% during 2010, with an additional
407 cases assigned for follow-up.
The men and women of the Newton Police Department continue to serve and provide a vital
public service to the citizens of Newton, maintaining a safe and secure environment for the
community.
Respectfully,
James R. Daily
Chief of Police
Table of Contents
Part-One Crimes .................................................................................................. 1
Complaint Types .................................................................................................. 1
Calls for Service ................................................................................................... 1
Arrests – Adult/Juvenile ...................................................................................... 2
Traffic Violations ................................................................................................. 2
Gang Activity........................................................................................................ 3
K-9 Unit ............................................................................................................... 3
School Resource Officer Activity .......................................................................... 5
Parking Control ................................................................................................... 5
Animal Control .................................................................................................... 6
Training ............................................................................................................... 6
Reserve Officers/Cadets/Volunteers .................................................................... 6
Warrants/Civil Process ........................................................................................ 7
Investigations ...................................................................................................... 7
Drug Task Force ................................................................................................... 7
Arson
Murder
Rape
Robbery
Assault/Battery
Burglary
Theft
Auto Theft
TOTAL
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
8
0
15
9
296
229
756
25
1,338
7
1
19
8
270
161
705
17
1,188
11
3
19
15
317
216
745
13
1,339
5
0
17
6
302
195
700
23
1,248
5
3
13
7
307
145
588
20
1,088
Part-One Crimes-
There was a 12.821% decrease, or 160 less
reports taken during 2010 for Part-One Crimes.
The decrease of 112 cases in Theft makes up the
majority of fewer cases being reported. The
three cases reported in the Murder category
were handled as Attempted Murder cases.
Part-one crime statistics reflect only a portion of the activity dealt with by
officers through the year. Complaint type stats summarize the total case
load of reports written, including part-one crime reports.
Complaint Types-
Reports are generated and statistics pulled
from the 7 categories shown at the right.
Total reports written for 2010 reflect a
7.052% decline from the previous year.
Complaints-General
Criminal Offense
Department Information
Non-Criminal Offense
Patrol Activity
Traffic Accidents
Traffic Offenses
TOTAL
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
38
2,967
715
13
1
557
371
4,662
34
2,844
638
22
0
578
368
4,484
30
2,961
588
49
0
555
358
4,541
33
2,761
714
33
3
496
370
4,410
56
2,434
792
19
1
450
347
4,099
Some of the categories and number of calls responded to in 2010:
Disturbance: 1,510 / Follow-Up Info: 3,108 / Suspicious Person: 1,358
Suspicious Vehicle: 860 / Traffic Stop: 8,597 / Entry Alarm: 1,476
Calls for Service (CFS)-
During 2010, officers received and
responded to 697 fewer calls, a 1.752%
decrease.
The average response time responding to
all calls for service decreased by 10.638%.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL
Avg. Response Time
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2,213
1,933
2,346
2,110
2,304
2,217
2,307
2,287
2,269
2,372
1,989
1,979
26,326
5.44
2,212
1,995
2,368
2,128
2,276
2,163
2,535
2,310
2,168
2,200
1,860
1,886
26,101
5.88
2,069
1,927
2,145
2,110
2,507
2,329
2,549
2,715
2,537
2,432
2,338
2,241
27,899
5.37
2,906
2,948
2,862
3,193
3,838
3,444
3,811
3,811
3,476
3,305
3,143
3,044
39,781
4.70
3,088
2,846
3,269
3,332
3,512
3,426
3,348
3,297
3,533
3,274
3,223
2,936
39,084
4.20
1
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL
ADULT ARRESTS
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
190
152
202
180
198
149
180
191
171
173
133
167
2,086
169
134
173
173
196
169
228
223
202
144
188
121
2,120
196
141
156
183
153
190
147
174
210
173
151
153
2,027
159
162
189
166
165
160
157
180
169
104
127
94
1,832
27
30
40
30
38
28
59
62
39
27
18
20
418
34
46
26
19
20
11
9
27
30
100
22
19
363
24
28
37
15
22
22
9
18
19
16
23
19
252
172
169
203
164
164
176
217
182
198
175
138
127
2,085
Adult/Juvenile Arrests-
Arrest cases involving both adults and
juveniles were down for the second
year in a row.
There was a 9.62% decrease, 195 fewer
arrests during 2010 involving adults.
Based on the $22 per day fee
charged for housing
inmates, the decrease in
adult arrests had the
potential of saving the NPD’s
budget a minimum of
$4,290 for 2010.
JUVENILE ARRESTS
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL
42
33
35
28
31
23
23
39
45
23
13
15
350
25
20
18
19
31
14
26
34
38
36
35
26
322
Juvenile arrests reflect a 30.579%
decrease, 111 fewer arrests for 2010.
During 2010 the department
had an increase of 57 DUI
cases. This has been the
largest increase throughout
the past five years.
Traffic Citations-
Traffic citations vary from year to year. During 2010
there were increases in DUI, No Seatbelt, Traffic Signals
and Handicap Parking violations.
DUI
DWS
Speeding
No Seatbelt
No Insurance
No Child Restraint
Illegal Registration
Disobey Traffic Signal
Handicap Parking Violation
TOTAL
2006
146
307
302
29
356
14
186
8
7
1,617
2007
103
300
219
38
452
15
208
15
1
1,351
2008
150
308
378
171
399
18
175
23
59
1,681
2009
133
312
488
139
464
36
226
16
39
1,853
2010
190
280
473
177
394
35
167
42
127
1,885
% Change
+42.857%
-10.256%
-3.074%
+27.338%
-15.086%
-2.778%
-26.106%
+162.500%
+225.641%
+1.727%
2
Gang Activity-
The graffiti hotline was started in 2009 and was in
operation the full year of 2010. The hotline has
served as a beneficial tool for quick reporting and
clean-up efforts of graffiti found about town.
Demos
Arrests
School Searches
K-9 Apprehensions
Vehicle Searches
Drug Searches for
Business/Residences
Outside Agency Assists
Tracks/Building Searches/Area
Searches/Patrol Deployment
ERT Callout/Search Warrants
Vehicle Pursuits
Article Search
Drive-by
Shootings
Graffiti
Reports
2007
14
200
6
12
320
2008
21
200
5
15
248
2009
27
240
10
7
776
2010
20
240
21
19
1,031
5
5
9
25
48
29
53
42
30
75
47
50
11
9
3
4
3
6
3
0
4
14
4
7
Related Activity-
Other than seized
property, the statistics for
2010 were comparable to
the previous year. In
addition to the recovered
property listed, there was
also approximately
$200,000 in miscellaneous
stolen property recovered
during the year.
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
4
4
2
0
0
155
36
55
60
23
K-9 Unit ActivityAs the numbers reflect, it was
another successful year for the
K-9 unit. They continue to be
well respected and perform at a
very high level within the
community, providing a
positive reputation for the
Newton Police Department and
the City of Newton.
2007
2008
2009
2010
$19,606
7
$1,248
12
$27,267
14
$2,670
6
10
5
46
2
14
5
3
39
4
15
7
2
89
7
10
8
4
73
8
16
SEIZED PROPERTY
U.S. Currency
Vehicles
RECOVERED PROPERTY
Stolen Vehicles
Firearms
Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia
Felony Drug Paraphernalia
TAX STAMP VIOLATIONS
K-9/Cpl. Tony Hawpe & K-9 Carla
Full Patrol and Narcotics Certified
The K-9 team of Cpl. Hawpe and K-9 Carla were able to apprehend
three felony suspects safely and effectively without injury to officers,
suspects or innocent citizens during 2010.
They are very prominent in the community and are
frequently requested for demonstrations
at schools and community events.
Heart of America Police Dog Association:
2010 - Patrol Dog Trophy Run / 2nd Place
2009 – Tough Dog Trophy Run / 2nd Place
2009 – Patrol Dog Trophy Run / 2nd Place
2009 – Detector Dog Trophy Run / 2nd Place
3
Illegal Narcotics Located/Seized by the K-9 Units2007
2008
2009
6.4 lbs /
$13,400
9 lbs. 5 oz. /
$18,500
7 lbs. 7oz /
$32,255
(6 lbs.-BC Bud)
5 lbs.-marijuana cookies)
42 grams /
$8,360
11 grams /
$1,320
54 grams /
$12,125
0
0
5 oz. /
$200
8 DU / $56
0
0
.5 grams / $100
0
10 grams /
$2,500
8 grams /
$960
2.9 oz. /
$5,000
1 / $200,000
0
432 DU /
$10,800
12 DU / $300
0
10 DU / $259
0
32 DU / $800
8 grams /
$1,600
2 grams /
$400
3.1 oz. /
$6,100
0
0
320 DU /
$8,000
30 DU / $210
5 DU / $125
129 DU / $3,225
2.1 grams / $900
4 DU / $50
Methadone
0
0
11 DU / $275
Tramadol
PCP
0
0
0
0
0
0
Marijuana
Cocaine
Crack
Meth
Hydroponic Grow Op
K2
Ephedrine
Hydrocodone
Ecstasy
Pharmaceuticals
Heroin
Diazepam/Clonazapam
2010
4 lbs. 15 oz. /
$4,900
7 lbs. 8 oz (High
Grade) /
$33,750
48 kilograms
$1,344,000
3.1 grams /
$475
3.8 oz. /
$7,500
1 / $2,000
3 grams / $30
0
42 DU / $1,050
1 DU / $25
0
0
27 DU / $675
1,500 DU /
$37,500
29 DU / $725
.5 oz / $50
*DU – Dosage Unit
K-9/Cpl. Jason Thompson & K-9 Aron
Full Patrol & Narcotics Certified
The K-9 team of Cpl. Thompson and K-9 Aron had an
above average year for marijuana seizures and was
privileged to assist the Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA) with the seizure of 48 kilograms of cocaine.
They also tracked a suspect that fled from a stolen truck
for over 2 miles, leading to a building search where the
suspect was found hidden under insulation. K-9 Aron
performed flawlessly in this search, leading to the
arrest of the suspect with no officers being injured.
The year 2010 will be K-9 Aron’s final, full year of service. His age, 13 years old, and declining
serviceability for a working K-9 will force us to retire him and subsequently replace him with a new
Police Service Dog.
Heart of America Police Dog Association:
2010 – Patrol Dog Team of the Year
2009 – Patrol Dog Team of the Year / Runner-Up
2009 – Tough Dog Trophy Run / 1st Place
2009 – Patrol Dog Trophy Run / 1st Place
4
School Resource Officer Activity-
The three School Resource Officers (SRO’s) placed within the school district are an integral part of the
support system for students and school staff. They are the first line of prevention, serving as mentors and
mediators. During the year the SRO’s provide law-related education and are proactive and preventative
when dealing with various crisis involving students.
2007
2008
2009
2010
21
9
25
25
17
500
28
14
70
31
10
21
25
9
500
50
24
50
28 / 16
9
23
15
14
500
75
40
45
30
34 / 11
6
10
12
14
500+
65
33
52
42
18
23
338
176
28
19
320
167
34
19
407
199
44
88
18
0
26
17
338
140
6
282
129
1
0
8
25
142
194
0
7
75
SRO CHAD GAY - NHS
Criminal Cases / Arrests
MIP Tobacco Citations
Discipline Referrals
Searches
After School Activity Involvement
Student Contacts / Conferences
Teacher Conferences / Meetings
Club and Group Talks / Classroom Presentations
Parent Conferences / Meetings
Transporting Students
SRO RANDY JORDAN – SANTA FE / CHISHOLM
Criminal Cases
After School Activity Involvement
Student Contacts / Conferences
Teacher Conferences / Meetings
Parent Conferences / Meetings
Classroom Presentations
Forensic Interviews
Identified/Claimed Gang Members and Activity
SRO JEFF DAVIS (2009-Current) – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Criminal Cases
Student Contacts / Conferences
Teacher Conferences / Parent Conferences / Meetings
Public Presentations
Child Welfare / Child Abuse Cases
Classroom Presentations
5
4
28
1,000
89
145
21
Increased
usage of
computer
technology
and
equipment
generated 3
Cyber
Bullying
cases for
SRO Randy
Jordan to
investigate
during the
school year.
1
11
2
**Numbers reflected are from the associated calendar year, not the school year.
Parking Control-
The Parking Control Officer works four
hours per day, Monday through Friday.
He monitors the Overtime Parking stalls
downtown, as well as Handicap Parking
throughout Newton businesses.
Citations included in the miscellaneous
category include, but are not limited to
the following:
Park Wrong Side of Road
Park 12” from Curb
Improper Parking
Overtime Parking
Handicap Parking
Sidewalk Parking
No Parking
Park in Fire Lane
Stall Parking
Misc.
TOTAL
2007
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2008
999
0
0
0
0
0
0
999
2009
486
208
20
11
6
8
23
762
2010
475
127
14
26
13
24
25
704
5
ACO Calls for Service2006
1,178
534
139
29
1,880
Dispatched through 911
Dispatched through NPD Office
Initiated on Street
Dispatched through Humane Society
TOTAL
2007
1,232
615
213
31
2,091
2008
1,177
675
181
25
2,058
2009
1,252
746
270
44
2,312
2010
1,454
776
288
47
2,565
2008
0
20
4
0
0
3
1
2
5
1
37
2009
0
46
9
0
0
5
2
0
5
3
70
2010
0
40
4
2
1
1
1
1
6
1
57
Animal Control-
A working day for the
Animal Control Officer
includes setting traps,
writing citations,
picking up stray
animals, and most
importantly, checking
on the welfare of
animals within the city
limits and following up
on reported animal
bites. During 2010 the
Calls for Service
increased by 253 calls,
there were 131 animal
welfare checks made
and 296 traps set.
Animal Bites2006
23
0
1
0
24
Dogs
Cats
Squirrel
Bat
TOTAL BITES
2007
24
9
1
0
34
2008
23
1
1
0
25
2009
32
9
0
0
41
2010
37
3
0
1
41
ACO Citations2006
10
56
67
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
135
Inhumane Treatment of Animals
Permit Animal to Run at Large
Dog or Cat w/o Annual Tag
Cruelty to Animals
Violate Dangerous Animal Agreement
Operate Kennel or Cattery
Habitual Violator
Failure to Provide Shelter
Neglect
Barking Dog
TOTAL
2007
1
42
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
73
Training-
Certified personnel are mandated 40 hours
of training per year. The mandatory hours
trained during the year amounted to 1,440
hours of the 2,470 total hours trained.
Total Training Hours
Average Hours per Officer
2007
2,577
83
2008
2,134
82
2009
4,343
140
2010
2,470
69
The Citizen Academy Alumni currently has 12 members. One of the
members of the alumni assisted office staff during the year,
helping to alleviate some of the workload.
Department VolunteersReserve Officers
Cadet Officers
CA Alumni
2007
1,528
220
2008
1,352
258
2009
1,042
436
2010
974
433
552
156
173
215
Reserve and Cadet Officers provide
assistance to Patrol Officers during
community events such as the Chisholm
Trail Festival, Taste of Newton and the
Harvey County Fair. The Newton Citizen’s
Academy Alumni Association also provides
assistance during the year with various
tasks.
6
Warrants/Civil Process-
The Warrant Officer spends
quite a bit of his time
processing paperwork on
those arrested on active
warrants, as well as the
transportation of prisoners
from other detention facilities
to Newton, to enable them to
appear in Newton Municipal
Court on active warrants.
2007
549
992
55
$403,641
188
976
180
15
Warrant Arrest
Warrants Cleared
Outside Warrants Cleared
Potential Fine Totals
Transports
District Court Subpoenas
Municipal Court Subpoenas
DL Hearing Subpoenas
2008
458
864
20
$339,262
185
793
283
47
2009
406
851
12
$307,646
160
800
247
45
2010
391
735
14
$307,032
185
885
285
76
Detectives address crimes against people and property with the desire to solve
and/or prevent crimes. They are also responsible for directing the collection of
physical and forensic evidence at the scene of crimes worked.
Cases Assigned
Cases Closed
Cases Open
2007
613
381
232
2008
551
328
223
2009
397
314
83
2010
804
747
57
0
0
0
0
15
7
15
9
OSCAR TASK FORCE
(On-line Sex Crime Apprehension & Removal)
Total Cases
Total Cases within City of Newton
Investigations Caseload-
There were an additional 407 cases
assigned for follow-up during 2010.
The cases were given to Detectives,
School Resource Officer’s, Animal
Control and Patrol. All but 57 of the
cases were closed by the end of the
year.
Drug cases are both a cause and an effect, making them difficult to
combat. Cases can be time consuming, by documenting in report form
all investigative activity conducted on a case, having to inventory,
store and maintain all property and contraband seized during drug
investigations and pursuing forfeiture of assets where appropriate.
Drug Task Force-
Marijuana cases showed the
largest increase in drug activity
during the year for the task
force. The cases doubled from
the previous year.
The Harvey County Drug Task
Force continues to work to
suppress the sale and use of
illegal drugs and narcotics. Drug
crimes are both a cause and an
effect, making them difficult to
combat.
NPD Drug Cases
Marijuana Cases
Marijuana Buys
Cocaine Cases
Cocaine Buys
Crack Cocaine Cases
Crack Cocaine Buys
Methamphetamine Cases
Methamphetamine Buys
Ice Methamphetamine Cases
Ice Methamphetamine Buys
Bath Salts (Designer Meth)
Ecstasy Buys
Marijuana Grow Op/Inv.
Methamphetamine Lab Clean-Ups
2008
317
83
4
10
2
0
0
48
6
47
7
0
0
1
4
2009
191
56
0
7
5
2
0
37
3
15
7
0
0
2
2
2010
208
112
9
5
1
2
0
43
4
27
9
1
0
2
0
7
Drug Task Force Activity2008
2009
2010
4
0
0
20
0
$
6
0
$12,258
90
40
6
9
92
38
9
17
87
52
6
3
0
0
1
2
1
3
4
12
4
5
33
4
4
41
11
TAXES AND FORFEITURES
Forfeitures Filed
Tax Warrants Filed
Currency/Assets Rec’d from Forfeitures
INTERVIEWS / SUSPECTS
Suspect Interviews
Citizen Interviews
PC Arrests Made
Crimestopper Tips Investigated
WARRANTS
Search Warrants Served
Arrest Warrants Served
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Drug/Other Presentations
Neighborhood No-Dope Watch Program
OUTSIDE AGENCY ASSISTS
UNDERCOVER OPERATIONS
Seized Weights and Values-
Marijuana
Hashish
Powder Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Powder Methamphetamine
Ice Methamphetamine
Heroin
Ecstasy
Khat
Psilocybin Mushrooms
Hydrocodone
Oxycodone
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Percodan
Diazepam
Alprazolam
K2
Seroquel
Alprazolam
Bath Salts (Designer Meth)
Other
2008
1,058 gm / $3,732
21 gm / $2,100
0
74 gm / $7,400
0
0
0
0
0
53 du / $795
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2009
11.5 oz / $1,150
0
5.2 gm / $512
0
0
182.6 gm / $18,260
0
7 du / $140
0
0
610 du / $12,200
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2010
212 oz / $21,200
1 gm / $5
12 gm / $1,200
5 gm / $575
47 gm / $4,700
64 gm / $6,400
4 gm / $400
1 du / $30
25 gm / $13
11 gm / $220
55 du / $275
30 du / $330
21 du / $210
0
26 du / $260
1 du / $10
3 gm / $40
1 du / $10
1 du / $6
3 oz / $21
246 du / $ Unk
8