2014
Port Orange Police Department
ANNUAL REPORT
Gerald M. Monahan, Jr.
Chief of Police
Wayne M. Miller
Assistant Chief of Police
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Port Orange Police Department
2014 Annual Report
To:
Mayor Allen Green and Members of the City Council
David Harden, Interim City Manager
The Port Orange Police Department’s Annual Report for 2014 is respectfully presented for your information and
consideration. This report is the fourteenth consecutive annual review of the department’s burgeoning activities
and provides a documented audit of the entire operation during 2014 memorializing the efforts of the men and
women of the Port Orange Police Department working in cooperation with residents, business partners and our
outstanding volunteers to make Port Orange a safe and secure community.
The City of Port Orange was recently recognized as the second safest City in Florida with a population over 45,000
in a study conducted by a consumer marketing research company utilizing the data from the 2013 Federal Bureau
of Investigation Uniform Crime Report. It should be noted that for 2014, violent crime declined in Port Orange by
37.2% and overall part one combined crimes declined by 27.3% or 440 less offenses than the previous year.
Officers continue to meet the challenge by producing 2,239 arrests in 2014, an 8.5% increase over 2013.
A significant change in staffing and deployment was made with the creation of a seven member Crime Suppression
Team in November of 2013 in response to a significant increase in property crimes. This unit is strategically
deployed during high crime hours committed to proactive patrol, investigations and intelligence gathering to
address specific crime trends before and as they occur. Four additional officers will be hired in April of this year to
replace those removed from the Platoons to staff the Crime Suppression Team. Within the Department’s
community policing strategy, efforts continue to facilitate communication with citizens through partnerships and
initiatives educating our residents as to the importance of properly securing themselves and their property as an
integral component of our overall crime reduction plan.
Continued residential and commercial growth has contributed to a significant increase in vehicular traffic in the
City. There was a 9.75% increase in traffic accidents in 2014 with 1,710 reported crashes. Traffic related fatalities
remained the same with five in 2014. Endeavors to manage the safe flow of traffic and address associated
transportation problems in the community with this increased activity resulted in the issuance of 7,342 traffic
citations, 180 DUI citations and 237 parking citations.
A very significant event will occur in November of this year when the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) conducts the fifth on-site assessment of the department in the last fifteen years
examining the agency’s operations and compliance with 372 nationally recognized best practice standards. If
successful, the Department is eligible for a CALEA Award of Merit for being accredited for fifteen years. As in the
past, the Department will be assessed as a Gold Standard Agency.
As the end of 2015 approaches, the Department will undergo a change of leadership as the Chief and Assistant
Chief will both be retiring. Although a compressed transition was to occur because of multiple Captains and
Lieutenants retiring during 2015, most of those retirements transpired ahead of schedule allowing for a more
gradual transition to new leadership department-wide. Although a new Chief will be selected this year, the
implementation of the succession plan over the past four years has ensured stability of leadership for the
Department as a whole.
In all, this report not only confirms the stability of our community as a safe environment but further documents
the efforts of each unit within the Department committed to maintaining a standard of excellence with the
ongoing goal of facilitating a most desirable quality of life for all of our citizens.
Sincerely,
Chief Gerald M. Monahan, Jr.
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2014 Port Orange City Council
Mayor
Allen Green
Council Member
Robert Ford
Vice Mayor
Donald Burnette
Council Member
Dennis Kennedy
Council Member
Drew Bastian
David Harden, Interim City Manager
Margaret Roberts, City Attorney
Robin Fenwick, City Clerk
Visit the City of Port Orange Website: www.port-orange.org
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Port Orange Police Department
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Port Orange Police Department, exist to serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect,
fairness and compassion. We are committed to provide a safe and secure environment for every person
in our community.
With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, seeking
solutions to problems while fostering a sense of security in communities and individuals. We will
nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. To fulfill
our mission, we will emphasize the need for each officer to advance positive relations with our citizens
through prompt, courteous and professional service.
CORE VALUES
RESPECT
We will treat all people in a dignified and courteous manner and exhibit understanding of ethnic and
cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors.
INTEGRITY
We are committed to the highest performance standards, ethical conduct, honesty and truthfulness in
all relationships. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and take pride in a professional level of
service.
FAIRNESS
We will treat all people impartially, with consideration and compassion. We will be equally responsive
to our employees and to the community we serve.
EXCELLENCE
We will strive to provide quality service in a courteous, efficient and professional manner. We will focus
on customer needs and foster community oriented policing through problem solving partnerships with
citizens.
DEDICATION
The Port Orange Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service possible. We
recognize that this can only be accomplished through a collaborative effort between the department,
other agencies and the community. It is commitment to these principles that will ensure the
achievement of our goals.
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Port Orange Police Department
4545 Clyde Morris Blvd. Port Orange, Florida 32129
Emergency
Non-Emergency/Animal Control
Main Telephone Number
Fax
Records Section
Crime Prevention
Victim Advocate
Volunteers (VIPS)
Evidence
5
9-1-1
386-756-7400 or
386-248-1777
386-506-5800
386-756-5305
386-506-5801
386-506-5822
386-506-5820
386-506-5825
386-506-5890
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Port Orange Police Department
ANNUAL REPORT
2014
2014 Officers of the Quarter:
FFiirrsstt Q
Quuaarrtteerr – Officer Wayne Jean
SSeeccoonndd Q
Quuaarrtteerr – Officer David Vastell
TThhiirrdd Q
Quuaarrtteerr – Officer Eric Davis
FFoouurrtthh Q
Quuaarrtteerr – Officer John Mulligan
2014 Police Officer of the Year
Detective Eric Fields
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Table of Organization
Operating Budget Summary / Administration Function Overview
Records Section
Revenue for Services Provided
2014 Activity Summary Report
Part One Index Crimes by Year
Crime Rate 24 Year Comparison
Crime Rate Comparison – Volusia County Agencies
Traffic Statistics
Yearly Crash Comparison 2010-2014
Citizen Connection
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
Specialty Position Review
Grievance Analysis
Accreditation, Planning and Research
Professional Standards and Training
Evaluation of the Recruitment Process
Workforce Analysis Demographics
Victim Advocate
Emergency Response Team
Police Athletic League
Police Explorer Program
Citizen Police Academy
Employment Agency Review / Special Detail Revenue
Patrol Zones
Part One Crimes by Police Zones
PATROL DIVISION
Function Overview
Patrol Division Structure
Intelligence Led Policing
Community Oriented Policing
Subject Resistance Analysis
Internal Affairs
Motor Vehicle Pursuit Analysis
Traffic / Motors
Animal Control Enforcement
Personnel Early Warning System
Agency Profiling Review
Law Enforcement Canine
Regional Marine Patrol Unit
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Function Overview
Background Investigations
Statistical Information
Homeland Security
Special Investigations Unit
Administrative Review
Evidence Section
Crime Prevention and Education
Juvenile Civil Citation Program
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Appointments • Promotions • Retirements
APPOINTMENTS:
January 2014
Officer David Fouts: Detective
Officer John Mulligan: Field Training Officer
Officer Richard Clark: Field Training Officer
September 2014
Officer Richard Clark: K-9
Officer James Kenny: Detective
Officer Phillip Slease: Motors
Officer Bryan Spears: Field Training Officer
May 2014
Officer Nicholas Vincenzi: Emergency Response
Team
Officer Evan Doyle: Emergency Response Team
Officer James Sluder: Emergency Response
Team
October 2014
Officer Nicholas Vincenzi: Meth Team
Officer James Fischetti: Meth Team
Officer William Harrison: Meth Team
Officer Nathan Hidalgo: Meth Team
Officer Wayne Jean: Meth Team
Officer Nathan Hidalgo: Field Training Officer
Officer Zachary Burd: Field Training Officer
Officer Kayla Straight: Field Training Officer
PROMOTIONS:
January 2014
Sergeant Kimberly Kilpatrick: Lieutenant
Officer Joseph Rhodes: Sergeant
November 2014
Sergeant Roxanne Morrow: Lieutenant
Officer Christopher Scaccia: Sergeant
RETIREMENTS:
January 2014
Lieutenant Timothy Wright (24 years)
November 2014
Lieutenant Michael Cox: (25 years)
CSO Kathy Chamberlain (16 years)
Scheduled retirements in 2015: Chief Gerald Monahan (16 years), Assistant Chief Wayne Miller (30 years), Captain
Julian Proctor (28 years) and Sergeant Wayne Dorman (22 years).
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Table of Organization
Assistant Chief of Police Wayne M. Miller
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Public Information Officer
1 - Sergeant
Volunteers
VIPS
Records Section
PAL
1 Full Time
Civilian
Administration/ Training
3 Full Time Civilians
1 Lieutenant - 2 Sgts. -9 Officers
Desk Officer
2 Reserve
Officers
*Crisis Negotiators
Custodian
1 Civilian
*Emergency Response Team
1 Sergeant - 2 Officers
Quartermaster
1 Full Time Civilian
Victim Advocate
1 Full Time Civilian
2 Part Time Civilians
12 Volunteers
*Shared Responsibility
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
Original Budget Summary FY 2013/2014
Personnel Services
Operating Expenses
Total Original Budget
$ 9,315,727
$ 1,877,167
$ 11,192,894
Function Overview
The Administrative Division is composed of several sections that work together to provide support
services to the Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigations Division. The primary responsibility of the
Administrative Division is to insure that the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions have the
resources and information necessary to provide the highest level of police service to the community.
The Assistant Chief oversees the Administrative, Patrol and Criminal Investigations division to include:
the Department budget, Accreditation Planning and Research, Professional Standards and Training,
Records, Emergency Response Team, Crime Prevention, Quartermaster, Victim Advocate, Background
Investigations, VIPS, Explorers and the Police Athletic League. The Assistant Chief of Police has the
additional responsibility of Public Information Officer.
If a law enforcement agency is to function effectively, it must have comprehensive information by which
to develop plans and strategies designed to address criminal behavior, reduce traffic crashes and
allocate resources. The Records Section is a key component in providing information to the Patrol and
Criminal Investigations Divisions. Three full-time Community Service Officers insure that all information
received by the Department is accurately entered into the Records Management System. Once in the
system, this information is readily available to Department personnel and assists the Records Section
with providing information to citizens, insurance companies and other law enforcement and
governmental agencies.
The role of the Quartermaster is essential to insuring that the necessary supplies and equipment are
procured, distributed and maintained as needed. The Quartermaster is responsible for the
accountability of Department issued equipment and works closely with the Assistant Chief of Police on
special projects and budget matters.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Records Section
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
The Records Section is responsible for the efficient retention, distribution, preservation and disposal of
police reports and forms in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines. It fulfills
requests from insurance companies, attorneys and the public for police reports and other
documentation kept on file. The Records Section assists officers by receiving subpoenas and retrieving
reports for the officers’ use in the prosecution of cases. The Records Section greets visitors to the Police
Department and provides customer services in the form of giving directions, checking repaired vehicle
equipment violations, fingerprinting, assisting in the preparation of Citizen Crime Reports, logging
visitors and summoning officers to assist visitors with criminal cases. The Records Section also supports
all other divisions as needed.
The Records Section provided data entry and management for 11,802 incident reports, 7,342
uniform traffic citations, 180 DUI citations and 96 animal citations during 2014.
The Records Section staff and volunteers provided customer service for 9,330 citizens at the
front desk/lobby during 2014. The Records Section staff also handled 7,357 phone calls.
Revenue from the services provided by the Records Section includes:
A total of $9,056 of revenue was handled by the records section for various services to the
public to include:
$2,000 for false alarm billing (not collected, BAF’s provided to the finance department).
$3,258 from the sale of police offense reports.
$5,058 for fingerprinting citizens via Live Scan for: employment purposes, firearms permits,
college admissions, etc.
$700 for the Crime Prevention Women’s Self-Defense Awareness classes.
$40 from checking/verifying equipment violation citations.
Revenue Percentage
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2015: (Records)
Goal One: In the coming year the Records Section will continue to have the primary goal of providing
quality customer service for both the officers and the public.
Objective One: Maximize effectiveness and efficiency through the utilization of information technology
for records management.
Objective Two: Provide professional customer service with a rapid response to requests for records.
2014 Activity Summary Report
(Figures in parenthesis are the 2013 numbers)
ACTIVITY
Total Incidents/Calls for Service
Total Custodial Arrests
ALARMS
Business Alarms
Residential Alarms
TRAFFIC CRASHES
Driver Exchange of Information
Traffic Crash -- General
Traffic Crash -- Fatal
Traffic Crash – Injury
Traffic Crash – Hit & Run
Traffic Crash -- Pedestrian
Traffic Crash -- Bicycle
Traffic Crash – City Vehicle
Traffic Crash -- DUI
Traffic Crashes Total
ACCIDENT WATERWAY
Vessel Accidents
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Traffic Citations
DUI Citations
Parking Citations
Written Warnings
ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT
Animal Citations Issued
Animal Courtesy Notices Issued
Animal Redemption Cases
Animal Bite Cases
BULLETINS/FIELD INTERVIEWS
Intelligence Bulletins
Field Interview Contacts
2014
2013 TO 2014 CHANGE
67,047 (68,277)
-1,230
2,239 (2,063)
+176
650 (767)
650 (698)
611
588
5
329
141
16
19
19
50
1,710
(509)
(503)
(5)
(332)
(171)
(25)
(33)
(18)
(58)
(1,558)
-0-
+102
+85
0
-3
-30
-9
-14
+1
-8
+152
-0-
7,342 (7,832)
180 (179)
237 (First Captured in 2014)
1,559 (First Captured in 2014)
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-117
-48
96
43
379
54
(86)
(80)
(456)
(101)
872
482
(Individually Captured in 2014)
(Individually Captured in 2014)
-490
+1
+10
-37
-77
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Part 1 Index Crime Offenses, Ten Year Comparison
YEAR
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
VIOLENT CRIME
Murder
Forcible Sex Offenses
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
4
3
9
19
6
2
7
56
2
9
22
50
0
1
12
53
0
1
23
52
2
2
19
79
2
3
6
75
2
1
12
47
1
3
7
40
1
1
3
27
YEAR
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
181
849
54
4
241
943
58
3
227
896
86
0
245
1,073
71
0
258
978
64
4
262
1,072
77
1
303
1,087
49
1
301
1,064
64
0
240
1,232
88
1
204
880
52
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PROPERTY CRIME
Burglary
Larceny
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson*
* Arson Crimes first published in the 2013 Annual Report
YEAR
TOTAL INDEX CRIME
2005
1,123
2006
1,316
2007
1,292
2008
1,455
2009
1,380
2010
1,514
2011
1,526
2012
1,491
2013
1,612
2014
1,172
Combined Part One Crimes Yearly Total
1,123
1,612
1,316 1,292 1,455 1,380 1,514 1,526 1,491
1,172
Total
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
YEAR
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
TOTAL
% Change
1,123
5.34%
1,316
17.18%
1,292
-1.82%
1,455
+12.6%
1,380
-5.15%
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2011
2010
2012
2013
2011
1,514
1,526
+9.71% +0.79%
2014
2012
2013
2014
1,491
-2.29%
1,612
+8.11%
1,172
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Part 1 Index Crimes by Year
Murder
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6
4
2
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2012
2013
2014
Forcible Sex Offenses
10
8
6
4
2
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Robbery & Aggravated Assault
80
60
40
20
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Robbery
2010
2011
Aggravated Assault
14
2012
2013
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Burglary
400
300
200
100
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2011
2012
2013
2014
2011
2012
2013
2014
Larceny
1500
1000
500
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Motor Vehicle Theft
100
80
60
40
20
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
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24 year Port Orange Crime Rate Comparison
Year
Port Orange Crime Rate per 100,000 Population
Crimes per 100 Persons
(Source FDLE UCR Report)
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
3.4
3.2
2.8
2.7
2.1
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.2
2.2
2.4
2.3
2.0
1.9
2.0
2.3
2.2
2.5
2.4
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.8
2.0
3448.70
3221.60
2878.60
2797.40
2173.60
2283.99
2447.01
2629.85
2237.09
2250.00
2405.00
2310.00
2085.09
1993.70
2048.30
2341.80
2272.60
2542.90
2441.30
2682.50
2704.50
2644.30
2823.30
2032.47
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Crime Rates in Volusia County Cities – Five Year Comparison
Agency
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Volusia County
4165.40 4181.00 4181.10 4183.90 3897.60
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Daytona Beach Police Department
Deland Police Department
New Smyrna Beach Police Department
Ormond Beach Police Department
Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety Dept
Edgewater Police Department
Holly Hill Police Department
Lake Helen Police Department
Oak Hill Police Department
Orange City Police Department
Port Orange Police Department
South Daytona Police Department
Ponce Inlet Police Department
2999.00
8693.70
5891.70
4413.80
3191.10
4292.20
3042.90
5517.10
2432.20
2570.60
9536.40
2441.30
3725.10
1745.30
2832.40
8445.00
5596.10
5402.00
4030.80
4955.00
3175.10
6130.20
2435.60
4374.10
5704.60
2682.50
5246.00
1158.20
2787.20
8361.30
5762.90
5210.00
4336.00
4296.80
2705.70
7784.10
2563.10
VCSO
7879.40
2704.50
4949.10
1316.20
2698.10
7410.40
5097.50
5054.40
3685.40
4864.90
2824.30
6009.40
2749.10
VCSO
8328.90
2644.30
4579.50
1969.80
2395.50
7780.90
5275.00
4822.90
3937.00
3844.40
2878.90
6069.50
2813.70
VCSO
8547.20
2823.30
4561.20
1446.90
CRIME REPORTS.COM:
Crimereports.com is an easy to use web based service for the sharing of crime data, within Port Orange,
available to the public at no cost to them. This service combines police data with the ease of utilizing
Google-based maps. Citizens can view Police Data in their neighborhoods in a high-impact map or
summary descriptive format. Crime type, time and location of the icons on the map in any area within
the jurisdiction of Port Orange can be viewed. The Port Orange Police Department has been a
participating agency providing Crimereports.com for the past four years.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Traffic Statistics
Sergeant Thomas Aiken
During 2014 a total of 1,710 vehicle crashes occurred within the City of Port Orange, a 9.75% increase
from the 1,558 crashes occurring in 2013. There were five traffic fatalities in 2014, reflecting no change
from 2013. A total of 7,342 traffic citations were issued during 2014, a decrease of 6.25% from the 7,832
citations issued in 2013. There were 159 reported DUI arrests in 2014, a decrease of seven from the
previous year. There were 50 DUI related crashes in 2014, a decrease of seven from 2013.
Traffic Crash Categories by Quarter
CRASH TYPE
Accident Fatal
Accident w/ Injury
Driver Exchange of Information
Accident General (all other)
Accident Hit and Run
Accident Pedestrian
Accident Bicyclist
Accident City Vehicle
Accident DUI
Jan – Mar
3
95
171
134
31
4
5
4
12
Apr – Jun
0
58
149
139
34
2
1
3
7
Jul – Sep
0
77
139
135
37
3
9
9
17
Oct – Dec
2
99
152
180
39
7
4
3
14
TOTAL
5
329
611
588
141
16
19
19
50
Due to many individual crashes being included in several of the above categories, the totals within “Traffic Crash
Categories by Quarter” will not always equal the Traffic Crash Total.
2014 Total Traffic Crashes by Quarter
Jan – Mar
439
Apr – Jun
385
Jul – Sep
400
Oct – Dec
486
TOTAL
1,710
High Visibility Enforcement of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Funding:
Traffic safety studies regarding pedestrian and bicycle crashes were conducted within the State of
Florida. Seven counties were identified as having a high occurrence of these types of crashes with
Volusia County included as one of the aforementioned counties. In an effort to reduce the number of
pedestrian and bicycle crashes, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) obtained funding from
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), enabling law enforcement agencies within
the identified counties to conduct enhanced enforcement operations. The Port Orange Police
Department received $8,400 from FDOT for this enhanced enforcement. Members of the traffic section
utilized these funds in overtime specifically at two selected intersections within the City to educate
violators and enforce laws with regard to pedestrian and bicycle violations.
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2014 Traffic Crashes
Five Year Crash Comparison
CRASHES
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Total Crashes
1,321
1,338
1,466
1,558
1,710
Traffic Fatalities
10
8
6
5
5
Five Year Enforcement Comparison
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Traffic Citations Issued
Safety Belt Citations
DUI Arrests (non-accident)
3,753
109
202
4,144
208
149
6,294
531
46
7,832
624
80
7,342
737
159
Recognition: Officer Dean Gaver was selected as the Motor Officer of the Year (2014) by the Gold Wing
Road Riders Association.
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Traffic Enforcement Summary 2014
The non-intrusive Decatur Speed Spy system was deployed at six locations during 2014 in regards to
residential speed complaints. The system verified that three of the six residential speed complaints
were valid. Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) assignments were thereby conducted in
these identified, with infractions declining in frequency after two weeks of S.T.E.P., indicating enhanced
compliance.
A second “Stalker” Speed Awareness Monitor (SAM) radar trailer, purchased at the end of 2013, was
first deployed in January 2014, allowing to conduct speed awareness in a greater capacity. During Bike
Week 2014 the second SAM was deployed on the eastbound side of the Dunlawton Avenue causeway,
an area known for a high frequency of speed violations during the event. The presence of the SAM
greatly reduced the number of violations, thereby enhancing safety in the area. Residents of the
Seabird Island Mobile Home Park commented on the effectiveness of SAM in reducing speed, as well as
noise from speeding motorcycle during Bike Week and Biketoberfest events with great success.
Although being reduced in staff to four full-time Motor Officers, supervised by a Sergeant, the Traffic
Unit maintained its utilization of the “Top Ten Residential Enforcement Location” program. Locations
selected for placement on the list were based on complaints received in residential areas where a higher
focus of traffic enforcement would be needed to gain compliance. This program has proven successful
in both reducing violations and increasing community involvement.
Continued dialogue with the Creekside Middle School administration and Volusia County Traffic
Engineering resulted in numerous safety improvements made within the school zone. These
improvements consisted of added signage and roadway markings adjacent to the parent entrance, as
well as the intersection of Airport Road & Waters Edge Boulevard, all of which being designed to
improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.
The process of analyzing data and formulating strategies to improve traffic safety is an on-going
endeavor and the primary task of the Traffic Unit. Through adherence to the three “E’s” of Engineering,
Education, and Enforcement, our mission is to reduce the number of traffic incidents City-wide.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Goal:
Continue reducing the number of traffic fatalities, serious pedestrian and bicycle traffic crashes.
Objective One: Identify crash causation factors by analyzing all pedestrian and bicycle traffic
crashes.
Objective Two: Implement traffic safety programs, in conjunction with the Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) and crash analysis, to reduce the number of pedestrian and
bicycle traffic crashes.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
New Initiatives – Citizen Connection
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
On February 3rd, 2014, the City’s Information Technology staff developed and launched Citizen
Connection, a custom built web application to allow the citizens of Port Orange to conveniently notify
the City regarding a multitude of issues, concerns or general inquiry complaints. By simply following the
link on the City’s homepage, residents have the ability to submit a concern, problem solving issues or
general complaints to City staff anonymously, as well as by creating their own personal account in order
to effortlessly follow up on issues they have submitted. The issues or concerns get routed to the
appropriate Department in the City to respond to the inquiry.
Upon its launch, Citizen Connection was widely advertised on the City’s website, the quarterly
newsletter and social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. Printed material, such as the glossy
cards shown below, were distributed to provide awareness to residents of this convenient way to
communicate their concerns.
The Police Department received and handled 91 police related Citizen Connection submissions during
the first 11 months of 2014.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Volunteers in Police Service
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
The Volunteers in Police Service continue to be an important resource to the police department and the
Port Orange community by providing uniformed civilian volunteers to service related functions such as
vacation house checks, daily courier service, traffic control at accident scenes, distributing animal traps,
front desk assistance, bicycle registrations and children fingerprinting. The use of volunteers for these
duties frees patrol officers to respond to calls for service and perform preventative patrols.
PATROL HOURS AND MILES: These hours and miles reflect patrols during which the primary function
was performing routine patrols and vacation house checks. Other duties may have been performed at
the request of the communications center or department supervisors.
HOURS: 3,970
MILES: 22,151
SUPPORT HOURS AND MILES: These hours and miles reflect support duties performed such as traffic
control, courier service, clerical assistance, etc.
HOURS: 9,848
MILES: 17,701
EVENT HOURS AND MILES: These hours and miles reflect duties performed during City of Port Orange
events such as Family Days, Fourth of July, Christmas events and various craft and musical events held
throughout the year around the City Hall complex.
HOURS: 2,102
MILES: 2,425
TOTAL TIME AND MILES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2014: The hours and miles shown below represent
the combined service performed by the Volunteers in Police Service in support of the overall mission
and goals of the Port Orange Police Department during 2014.
HOURS: 15,920
MILES: 42,277
TRAINING:
In 2014, ten new volunteers joined the VIPS program and completed training in the duties and
responsibilities of a Volunteer in Police Service and the Records Division.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2015: The Volunteers in Police Service will continue their commitment to
providing the highest level of service and support to the department and the community.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Specialty Position Review
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
The following will serve to summarize a review of the specialty positions under the command of the
Administrative Division for the year 2014.
FIELD TRAINING OFFICERS:
Field Training Officers are an essential part of our efforts to provide recruit officers with the highest level
of training possible. The primary role of a Field Training Officer is to ensure that each new officer
receives the training necessary to make appropriate decisions in the field. This training covers all aspects
of police work from selecting the proper report forms to decision making in high liability situations. In
addition to providing instruction to new officers, Field Training Officers are tasked with documenting a
trainee’s progress through the completion of daily observation reports. These daily observation reports
not only provide feedback to the trainee but also assist the Field Training Officers in identifying areas of
instruction that need to be emphasized. Depending upon the skill level and experience of the trainee,
the field-training program typically lasts between 12 to 16 weeks. The success of any field training
program rests upon the quality of the officers providing the training. Field Training Officers are selected
based upon their proficiency and ability to lead by example. The department has nine field training
officers.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2015:
Minimize liability issues related to training and retention of perspective employees that cannot
meet the minimum performance standards of the agency;
Orient and educate the recruit to the policies, procedures, practices and customs of the agency;
Identify strengths and weaknesses of each recruit and focus the field training process on the
cause of the weakness;
Ease the transition from academy recruit to functioning police officer;
Showcase the agency for career employment; update agency recruitment brochures
The Field Training Officer Program was instituted to address the above goals and objectives through
instruction and mentoring provided by Field Training Officers. As the responsibilities of law
enforcement continue to increase in scope and complexity, the need for dedicated Field Training
Officers will continue.
RANGE MASTER:
The position of Range Master was created to provide uniformity in firearms training and to provide
accountability for Department issued or authorized firearms and less lethal weapons. The position
allows for a single point of contact to evaluate, inventory and maintain Department munitions and
weapons. The Range Master, operating from the office of Professional Standards and Training,
coordinates and conducts weapons qualifications for all newly hired sworn officers. The Range Master
develops lesson plans and weapons training techniques and maintains training records for all officers.
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The Range Master position provides consistency in use of force and weapons training, and by way of
practical exercises, ensures individual competency in the deployment of authorized weapons in this high
liability area of law enforcement. The Range Master position will remain an important and invaluable
position within the agency.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM:
The Emergency Response Team was created to provide the Police Department with the capability of
rapidly responding to a variety of incidents that range from search and rescue operations arising from
natural disasters to spontaneous criminal events that require resolution by officers with special training,
knowledge of special tactics, weapons and/or other specialized equipment. This is a shared
responsibility whereby, supervisors, patrol officers and detectives are assigned to ERT in addition to
their regular assignments.
The Team is a part-time volunteer specialty assignment within the Police Department and is comprised
of one operations commander, eleven operators and three crisis negotiators. The Team is overseen by
the Assistant Chief of Police. Members are on call and must respond when called to resolve a critical or
unusual event that has been declared to be beyond the normal operational limits of on-duty staff or
when specialized equipment is needed to resolve a particular event. The Team is also utilized by the
Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and Special Investigations Unit to execute search warrants
when a threat or hazard is deemed present or possible.
As the population and incorporated boundaries of the City of Port Orange continue to grow, the
Department can safely anticipate that the need for law enforcement to provide an immediate and
systematic response of trained law enforcement personnel and equipment to tactical situations,
emergencies or natural disasters, will continue.
CRISIS NEGOTIATOR:
Crisis negotiators were established to provide support for the Department’s Emergency Response Team
(ERT). Currently, the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) is comprised of one sergeant and two officers. The
Crisis Negotiations Team is commanded by the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Team Commander
when directly supporting an ERT operation and by the CNT Sergeant when acting independent of the
ERT. Negotiators volunteer for this part-time specialty position and are subject to call-out. Crisis
negotiations have evolved from the singular mission of “hostage negotiation” in support of an
Emergency Response Team to a “person in crisis” unit. Crisis Negotiators may be used at any time their
unique talents are needed to resolve a particular event through the use of negotiation and the
employment of active listening skills, whether the Team has been activated or not. The need for this
specialty position continues.
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CLANDESTINE LAB RESPONSE TEAM:
In response to the growing trend of methamphetamine manufacturing, a County-wide Clandestine Lab
Response Team was created to ensure proper training and expertise in the handling and disposal of
hazardous materials in the investigation of Clandestine Narcotic Laboratories. Sworn members from
various Volusia County law enforcement agencies make up several squads as part of the County
Clandestine Lab Response Team. Five of our Department members are part of the County team that
respond to illicit laboratories within the County (when their squad is on call), safely dismantle the lab
and ensure proper disposal of the hazardous materials used to produce the drug. The need for this
specialized assignment will continue for the foreseeable future.
Number of Illicit Laboratories Responded to in Port Orange
2013
2014
7
10
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Grievance Analysis
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
There were two personnel grievances filed by a civilian employee of the Police Department during 2014.
One employee grieved a reduction of 12.62 in sick hours that was mistakenly added to the employee’s
sick time accrual bank. This error in the accrual rate was discovered during an audit by Human
Resources. Several employees’ excess sick accrual rates were discovered during the audit offering
increased sick hour accruals to which the employees weren’t actually entitled. Human Resources
deducted those non-entitled hours from the employees sick accrual banks due to the accrual rate error.
The removal of improperly earned sick time accruals inadvertently provided to the grieved employee
was upheld by the City Manager in step three of the formal grievance process.
The second grievance was filed by a civilian employee regarding the Civil Service Rule of forfeiture of
annual leave of vacation hours over the maximum accrued leave time of 100 hours into the new fiscal
year. The removal of accrued vacation hours over 100 hours was upheld by the City Manager in step
three of the formal grievance process. However, a weakness in the procedures notifying employees who
are at risk of extending beyond the maximum accrual amount was noted during this grievance and
changes in those procedures were subsequently made.
Department members and Union Representatives are very familiar with the grievance process to include
Department Policy, City Civil Service Rules and Collective Bargaining. As such, there is no
recommendation of any additional training or policy revisions.
In summation, current policy and PBA contract language provides employees with the proper platform
to dispute workplace disagreements with management. Three grievances within the past five years fail
to identify a particular pattern or trend that will predict future grievances.
Five Year Comparison
2010
0
2011
0
Grievances
2012
3
26
2013
1
2014
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Accreditation, Planning & Research
Officer David M. Burns
Accreditation, Planning and Research is responsible for ensuring continued compliance with
International and State Accreditation Standards. Accreditation is the platform that is used by the agency
to professionalize police service. The planning and research function of the office includes remaining
current with policy requirements necessitated by legislative or regulatory changes, grant research,
administration of existing grants and special projects as assigned by the Chief of Police. Additionally, the
office of Accreditation administers the Department’s extra/off-duty details. The office of accreditation
met its 2014 goals and objectives.
GRANT STATUS & BALANCES:
Pending - Florida Department of Law Enforcement JAGD Assistance Grant for 2015. The
department is eligible for $10,000.00 in funding. Funding levels are determined by uniformed
crime reports and available Federal Grant Money. The application was completed and submitted
before the December 2014 deadline. The award is to be used for the purchase of two mobile
license plate recognition devices. Awards will be made on February 1, 2015.
Anticipated Award: $10,000.00
Bulletproof Vest Partnership #5974:
In addition to grants, this office has the responsibility to administer the Department of Justice
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program. This is a reimbursement program and not a grant program.
Currently, the program will reimburse the City 50% of the cost of vests that are purchased throughout
the year. The application request for additional funding was completed before the April 2014 deadline.
Award Amount: $1,085.00
PROJECTS
Currently, the department is conducting testing and evaluation of body cameras for all police personnel
for possible purchase sometime during 2015. Additionally, the department has partnered with other
local police agencies, the Sheriffs Department, and the State Attorneys office to adopt a countywide
policy that will govern the use of these devices and will meet legal requirements of the court.
ACCREDITATION:
The Accreditation Manager was asked to assist with Mock Assessments for four area police departments
in advance of their respective formal on-site assessments by the Commission for Florida Accreditation. A
new Accreditation Manager will begin training in January 2015 in anticipation of the retirement of the
current accreditation manager.
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Accreditation Compliance efforts include the following:
Eighteen polices were revised to comply with a new or revised accreditation standards and/or
changes in state law, or regulatory requirement and a new collective bargaining agreement.
One Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was adopted in response to a new CALEA Standard.
Department personnel have been trained in new and revised policy through the department’s
Training and Professional Standards Unit.
MISCELLANEOUS:
All department policies have been reviewed and modified as needed to comply with CALEA’s
fifth edition and CFA’s fourth edition standards. Component reporting requirements have been
modified to comply with the new standards.
Quarterly reporting standards, as distributed to department’s components, have been revised to
facilitate the collection of data that satisfies accreditation standards.
Required audits and inspections were completed as required by accreditation standards and
department policy.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Goal One: Complete required policy development to comply with new accreditation standards.
Objective One: Distribute new and revised policy to all department personnel to ensure
continued compliance with accreditation standards.
Objective Two: Ensure that all department personnel receive proper training with respect to
new and/or revised policy.
Goal Two: Ensure files prove accreditation compliance.
Objective One: Ensure that proofs for time sensitive accreditation standards are collected and
filed within time constraints.
Objective Two: Ensure that proofs for new standards are properly documented, collected and
filed.
Goal Three: Maintain compliance with CALEA and Florida Accreditation Commissions.
Objective One: Complete files with the appropriate proofs to achieve reaccreditation.
Goal Four: Train the new accreditation manager
Objective One: Thoroughly prepare the new accreditation manager to manage the accreditation
process.
Goal Five: Schedule CALEA onsite assessment for November 2015.
Objective One: Successfully obtain reaccredited status for the agency.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Professional Standards & Training
Sergeant Aaron McIlrath
TRAINING
The Training Section is responsible for scheduling in-service and specialized training for all sworn
officers. Training has the additional responsibility to provide agency training as part of the Field Training
Program to probationary officers. Critical to liability issues is the maintenance of officer and unit training
records. The Training Section continues to improve upon records management through the new LEA
Training software. As law enforcement issues and liabilities become more complex, it will be necessary
for all personnel to remain current with the proper skills, techniques and procedures used to deliver
quality law enforcement services. Additionally, mandated police training is progressively becoming more
demanding as is the continuing effort to professionalize police service. To accomplish these goals, the
functions of the Training Section will be emphasized and enhanced with quality training opportunities
that are external to the agency. The Training Section met its goals and objectives for 2014.
PERSONNEL:
During 2014, eight police officers were hired. Of those, seven have completed the Field Training
Program and one remains in the field training phase. At the conclusion of calendar year 2014, the total
number of full time sworn officers was 85 of 87 allotted positions. There are 87 full time officers and 3
part time officer positions. The Department will add four new full time officer positions in April of 2015
as approved by City Council in the FY 15 budget, thus bringing the total of full time sworn officers to 91.
TRAINING:
In 2014, there were 9,223 total hours of training completed by members of the Department (8,629 in
2013). This figure is up by 6.8% from 2013.
During 2014 K-9 Officers and their K-9s completed a total of 1,365 hours of K-9 training (including
weekly refresher training). This was approximately 14.7% of the reported training. One additional K-9
team received certification and was added to the Department in 2014, bringing the total number of
K-9 teams to five. The fifth team was assigned to a patrol platoon to replace the K-9 team which was
taken from this platoon for the creation of the Crime Suppression Team.
During 2014 a total of approximately 2,464 hours of training was completed by the Emergency Response
Team (1,526 in 2013). This was approximately 26.7% of the reported training.
During 2014 a total of approximately 420 hours of leadership training was completed (490 in 2013). This
was approximately 4.5% of the reported Training.
During 2014 a total of approximately 727 hours of Firearms/Scenario training was completed (1,039 in
2013). This was approximately 7.8% of the reported training.
During 2014 a total of approximately 112 hours of Motors training was completed (112 in 2013). This
was approximately 1.2% of the reported training.
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The chart below shows total training hours per Division.
Classroom Training
Hands on Team Training
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The chart below shows total training hours per Officer for 2014
Name
Hours
Gaines Jr., Robert
36
Nagy, Steven
92
Adams, David
23
Garay, Michael
24
Nolan, Jonathan
47
Aiken, Thomas
59
Gaver Jr., Gregory
28
Oliveira, George
128
Alevisatos, Jarrad
76
Grabowski, Debbie
1
Pierson, Jesse
68
Benezette, Benjamin
73
Green, Hannalora
140
Portillo, Silvio
119
Besuden, Christopher
27
Guy, Kerry
11
Proctor, Jay
24
Besuden, Serena
63
Harler, Dale
55
Proctor, William
103
Bigelow, Paul
119
Harrison, William
110
Ragon, Maira
47
Bingham, Christopher
27
Henderson, Lorelei
9
Raines, Christopher
49
Bird, Jeremy
177
Hendrieth, Izell
1
Reisz, Linda
6
Braddock, Steven
23
Hidalgo, Nathan
32
Rhodes, Joseph
35
Brozio, Scott
23
Higham, Kelsie
25
Rhodes, William
24
Burch, Joshua
47
Jakovenko, John
25
Santana, John
28
Burd, Nicholas
12
James, Alan
123
Scaccia, Christopher
23
Burd, Zachary
142
Jean, Wayne
74
Scarsella, Terry
11
Burns, David
11
Johnson, Brian
58
Segura, Samuel
47
Bustos, Rosanna
40
Kelly, Charles
12
Sexton, Jackie
35
Carelli, Peter
123
Kenny, James
82
Sheridan, Sean
1
Carman, Warren
96
Kilpatrick, Kimberly
25
Slease, Phillip
154
Casey, Brandon
5
Kurtz, Theodore
24
Sluder, James
71
Chamberlain, Kathy
3
Lamirande, Carl
80
Solana, Sherilyn
3
Chan, Ray
58
Lanni, Deborah
27
Spears, Bryan
41
Clark, Richard
593
Lingenfelter, Richard
13
Starling, Darren
25
Cook, Gregory
460
Magee, Jody
222
Stewart, Charles
25
Cox, Michael
11
Mandese, Angelo
34
Straight, Kayla
42
Cravotta, Christopher
56
Marotte, Barry
67
Swetz, Joseph
21
Davila Jr., Rubin
94
Martin, Kristine
18
Vastell, David
25
Davis, Eric
69
Matthews, Traven
47
Velez, Edward
25
Dorman, Wayne
25
McIlrath, Aaron
200
Vincenzi, Nicholas
180
Doyle, Evan
90
McKay, Andrew
53
Wallace, Michael
63
Eddy, Joshua
31
Mencke, James
1
Wenzel, Jeffrey
147
Ferrara-Daly, Lisa
25
Miller, Carmen
17
White, Justin
291
Fields, Eric
115
Miller, Lee
1
Yovanovich, Thomas
63
Fischetti, James
240
Miller, Wayne
47
Zito, Gerald
25
Fisher, Eric
217
Millwater, Kellie
1
Fleming, Bernard
87
Monahan, Gerald
15
Floyd, William
13
Morrow, Roxanne
47
Fouts, David
71
Mulligan, John
27
1
Munroe, Peggy
3
Frazier, Robert
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2015 In-Service Training Schedule
Month
Web or Stand Alone Classes
In Service Training
January
Profiling Training, Discriminatory Profiling
& Professional Traffic Stops
February
1st Semi-Annual Training Day
(ASP/OC/Taser, Detention & Processing
Room Safety & Security, Annual
Qualification, Firearms Training, TBD)
March
April
Photo Line Up & Show Up ID
May
Domestic Violence
June
Juvenile Sexual Offender
July
Ethics Training (ALL)
August
Baker Act/Mentally ill Training
September
Field Training Officers
2nd Semi-Annual Training Day (DT
Refresher, Traffic/Felony Stop Scenario
Training, All Hazards Plan Training, TBD)
October
November
December
2015 Patrol Shift Rotation Dates: February 23rd, May 18th, August 10th and November 2nd
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PROJECTS:
In October 2014 the Department began a Testing and Evaluation project for law enforcement body
cameras. Taser Brand Axon body cameras, along with Taser’s downloading and storage system Evidence.com is under evaluation. Additional vendors for law enforcement body cameras will be tested
and evaluated throughout 2015. Questions remain in legislation as to how law enforcement body
camera video evidence data will be stored, held, released, copied, etc. The Port Orange Police
Department will merely be testing the styles of body cameras during 2015 for future recommendations
to City Council. Before the Department moves forward with purchases of law enforcement body
cameras and data storage components, legislation will be reviewed.
CRIMINAL MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT TRAINING:
During 2014 the Criminal Mass Casualty Incident (CMCI) procedure was finalized and distributed. During
2014 the agency conducted lecture and round top style exercises for all sworn personnel as well as all
Fire Department personnel.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
The Department will continue using the in-service training model instituted in 2011, with all personnel
participating in two 12 hour training days a year. This training is conducted on-duty and unit/shift
supervisors are responsible for adjusting officer’s hours to accommodate the training day. Though some
training will concentrate on required refreshers in less-lethal and mandatory recertification classes, the
agency will focus on officer safety training and high-risk patrol response with the Firearms Training
Simulator, live scenario based training and ground survival topics.
The Training Section will continue to advance and grow as a viable part of law enforcement certification
and required training. The Training Section will continue to provide the most up to date and realistic
scenarios that officers face every day.
Below: Red man training suit used for Officers Defensive Tactics training
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Evaluation of the Recruitment Process
Sergeant Aaron McIlrath
Pursuant to Policy and Procedure Directive 11.2.32, a review of the recruiting process was conducted.
Port Orange Police Officers, who are also employed as adjunct instructors at the local police academy,
were asked to provide information to recruits who expressed an interest in a career with the
Department.
The assignment of the Police Department’s training officer(s) is to function as training advisers to the
basic law enforcement classes at Daytona State College. The Training Sergeant is assigned to the recruit
school for periodic recruiting/advisor sessions. In addition to recruiting potential officers for this
Department, the officers also provided mentoring to all students enrolled in the police academy. The
Department institutes a ride along program as a recruiting tool, allowing potential candidates exposure
to the operations of the Department and provides them the ability to interact with officers and have
their questions about the agency answered.
The Department also continued to concentrate on individual recruitment and exposure via the
Department’s website. The training Sergeant made contact with many candidates by email, telephone
and face‐to‐face meetings.
In order to enhance the focus on diversity recruiting, the Department instituted the practice of making
informal presentations to the basic law enforcement classes at Daytona State College. Officers that
represent the diversity of our existing workforce speak about minorities in policing and their experiences
as minorities working for the Department. The program has been well received by the students and staff
at the college and by the officers selected to participate in recruiting for diversity. We continue to have
minority officers speak at the academy about the role of minorities in law enforcement and their
experiences at this Department.
INTRODUCTION
There were 29 police officer applications received in 2014 (63 in 2013). For simplicity, the results of all
tests have been combined for the following overview.
2014 RECRUIT DRIVE NUMBERS

Total number of applicants: 29

Total taking oral board interview: 11

Total taking the Physical Agility Test: 10

Total failing oral board interview: 1

Total failing the Physical Agility Test: 0

Officers hired from testing process: 8

Minorities taking Physical Agility Test: 2

Number of certified officers hired: 0

Women taking Physical Agility Test: 2

Number of women hired: 2
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RECRUITING OVERVIEW – 2014:
Applicant Sex & Race/Ethnicity:
2014 Work Force Analysis
Race
Applicants
White
22
Black
2
Hispanic
5
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0
Asian/Pacific Islander
0
Other
0
Total
29
Sex
Applicants
Male
24
Female
5
Total
29
Percentage
75.86%
6.9%
17.24%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Percentage
82.76%
17.24%
Newspaper
City Website
Law Enforcement Academy Campus Visits
Job Fair
Internet Job Postings (other than website)
-0-1-28-0-0-
Available Workforce Demographics:
The data obtained for the following sections was obtained from the US Census Bureau website.
2014 Work Force Analysis Table
Race
Population* Percentage In Labor #
White
50,396
88.09%
32,757
Black
1,888
3.30%
1,227
Hispanic
2,574
4.49%
1,673
American Indian/Alaskan Native
172
0.30%
112
Asian/Pacific Islander
70
1.22%
45
Other
1,075
1.87%
699
Unknown (Two or more)
1,030
1.80%
669
Total
57,205
100.00%
37,182
In Labor Force %*
65%
In Labor %
57.27%
2.15%
2.93%
0.20%
0.08%
1.22%
1.17%
% Difference
29.10%
0.13%
3.89%
-0.20%
3.33%
-0.09%
-1.17%
65%
* Population data and Labor Force data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau website at http://factfinder.census.gov
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Sworn Personnel by Race and Gender:
2014 Port Orange Police Department Work Force Table (as of 12/31/14)
Race
Female Male Unknown Total Total % Female %
White
7
69
0
76
86.36%
7.95%
Black
0
2
0
2
2.27%
0.00%
Hispanic
1
5
0
6
5.68%
1.14%
American Indian/Alaskan
Native
0
0
0
0
0.00%
0.00%
Asian/Pacific Islander
0
3
0
3
3.41%
0.00%
Other
0
1
0
1
1.14%
0.00%
Unknown
0
0
0
0
0.00%
0.00%
Total (includes reserve officers)
8
80
0
88
Recruiting Drive Synopsis
The Port Orange Police Department had 29 separate tests for police applicants in 2014.
That testing produced the following results:
TOTAL CANDIDATES IN 2014: 29
Florida Certified Officers
Non-Certified
Candidates taking the Physical Agility Test (PAT)
No Show Candidates for the PAT
Candidates Taking the Oral Interview Board
Candidates Failing Oral Interview Board
0
29
10
0
11
1
Advertising Efforts
The newspaper category totaled 0 % of the entire applicant group.
Internet job postings: Internet site continues to be the most effective form of recruitment both locally
and nationally. Consideration should be given to enhancing this form of recruitment.
College Visits & Job Fairs
To bring the idea of a career in law enforcement to colleges and universities, the Port Orange Police
Department recruiter visits each Law Enforcement Police Academy class at Daytona State College.
Results for the Recruitment Process for 2014:
Goal One: Maintain the number of qualified applicants for sworn positions.
The Port Orange Police Department received 29 applications during 2014. This is a decrease of
53.9% from 2013.
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Objective One: Port Orange officers instructing at the police academy will provide relevant
information about this Department to interested students.
All of the FDLE certified instructors employed by the Daytona State College Police Academy gave
valuable information about the students in the BLE Classes.
Objective Two: Members of the Training Section will continue to identify, evaluate and
recommend candidates for employment upon graduation by serving as training advisers to the
police academy, while the academy is in session.
As indicated for Objective One, several current officers for the Port Orange Police Department
work as adjunct instructors at the local academy. The training Sergeant also made numerous
visits to the local academy and is in the process of completing an application to become an
adjunct Instructor for the Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
Objective Three: The Training Section will continue to enhance and regularly upgrade the
Department’s website to allow interested candidates the opportunity to download employment
applications so that recruiters can contact them personally.
Updates were made to the Port Orange Police Department website including, but not limited to;
a complete update of the police officer application, and reorganizing the main page for ease of
use.
Goal Two: Endeavor to maintain the number of minority applicants received in 2013 (10 minority
applicants).
A total of 7 minorities apply for police officers in 2014. There were 2 black, 5 Hispanic, 0
American Indian & 0 Asian. This is a decrease of 36.3% from 2013. 24.1% of the applicants in
2014 were minorities. This is an excellent ratio, as the percentage of minorities in the local area
is 12% and the percentage of In Labor Force minorities is 7.74%. However significant effort for
increasing the number of minority applicants remains a priority.
Objective One: The Training Section will attempt to present each academy class at least one
opportunity to interact with a minority police officer through informal question and answer
sessions at the academy.
Several recruiting visits were made at Daytona State College Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
Objective Two: The Training Section will act as a liaison between the academy class and the Day
Watch Lieutenant to encourage ride along sessions with interested minority applicants.
There were approximately 21 interested police officer candidates that completed observation
rides in 2014.
Objective Three: The Training Section will schedule presentations by specialized units of the
Department to demonstrate the career advancement opportunities available to minority police
officers.
ERT presentations are completed annually at Port Orange Family Days.
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Goal Three: Maintain the number of female applicants received in 2013 (9 female applicants).
The Port Orange Police Department received five applications from female candidates. This was
17.2% of the 29 applications received, which is an acceptable percentage, but fell short of our
goal. Continued emphasis will be placed on locating and recruiting qualified female applicants.
Objective One: The Training Section will present each academy class at least one opportunity to
interact with a female police officer through informal question and answer sessions at the
academy.
Manpower shortages and an increase in new hires led to this objective not being accomplished in
2014. In 2015 additional efforts shall be made to incorporate one of two female Lieutenants in
recruiting trips at the local police academy, to meet this objective.
Objective Two: The Training Section will act as a liaison between the academy class and the
Patrol Captain to encourage ride along sessions with interested minority applicants.
There were approximately 21 police officer candidates that completed observation rides in 2014.
Of those 7 were females (5 white, 1 black, 1 Hispanic) and 5 were minorities (2 black & 3
Hispanic).
Objective Three: The Training Section will schedule presentations by specialized units of the
Department to demonstrate the career advancement opportunities available to female police
officers.
Due to staffing shortages and large numbers of new hires this objective was not accomplished.
RECRUITING ACTION PLAN - 2015
Due to the success of achieving a majority of the listed goals, similar recruiting processes shall continue
in 2015 as done in previous years.
Continue to utilize Port Orange officers that are adjunct instructors at the local BLE academy to
recruit qualified applicants.
Ensure recruitment literature and postings are available at various public locations.
Continue to conduct “Recruitment Information Sessions” at area academies.
Continue to advertise on recruitment literature regarding the City of Port Orange is an EEO
employer.
Encourage officers to recruit potential candidates in their day-to-day interactions with citizens.
Continue to advertise on employment websites such as Officer.com. Ensure that the statement,
“Women and Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply,” is included on the advertisement.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Victim Advocate
Victim Advocate Coordinator Carmen L. Miller
ANNUAL ANALYSIS:
During the period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 (the annual reporting period for this
office) the Port Orange Police Department made 2,263 arrests. The Victim Advocate Program assisted
3,140 primary and secondary victims of crime. There were 39,753 services provided to crime victims.
Significant statistics for the Victim Advocate Program include:
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





36.4% of crime victims served were domestic violence related
Primary victim served White/female age 45 to 59 years
42% of all services provided were criminal justice support and personal advocacy
5,285 services were provided to persons who were not crime victims
509 persons were assisted with services that were not crime victims
675 persons were provided services for elder abuse or assistance
44 persons were provided services for child abuse or neglect
17 persons were provided services through the TRIAD Elder Care Cards
6,878.25 hours from volunteer Victim Advocates
Services that are provided by the Victim Advocate Program include but are not limited to:
(2013 numbers in parenthesis)
SERVICES PROVIDED
Crisis counseling
Follow-up contact
Face to Face Information & Referral
Criminal justice support/advocacy
Emergency financial/Holiday assistance
Emergency legal advocacy
Victim compensation
Personal advocacy
Telephone contacts
Emergency call-outs
Death/suicide calls
Elderly assistance
Neighborhood disputes/family advice
Civil advice
Homeless assistance
Transportation
NUMBER
798
5,636
1,210
9,518
882
6,131
4,823
9,527
6,769
30
30
675
47
62
13
9
39
(654)
(5,604)
(1,260)
(9,200)
(456)
(5,905)
(4,329)
(9,206)
(6,856)
(30)
(25)
(583)
(52)
(90)
(15)
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A few agencies the Victim Advocate Program coordinates services within the community are:
Domestic Abuse Council, Council on Aging, State Attorney Victim Advocates, Community Legal Services
of Mid-Florida, Rape Crisis Center, Children’s Advocacy Center, Department of Children and Family
Services, HOSPICE, Attorney General Victim Advocate, Stewart Marchman-ACT, Salvation Army and
Traveler’s Aid.
IDENTIFICATION OF UNFILLED NEEDS:
The Victim Advocate Program continues to work towards identifying the need of achieving free legal
representation and emergency shelter for Port Orange crime victims. Working with Community Legal
Services of Mid-Florida, Domestic Abuse Council and Lighthouse Christian Legal Center the need for free
legal assistance is being addressed. The Family Life Center has been called for backup emergency
shelter when the Domestic Abuse Shelter has been full.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES – 2014 REVIEW: 2013-14 include but were not limited to:
Goal One: Increase the quantity of victim services provided.
Objective One: Between 10/1/13 and 9/30/14 this program will assist 75 crime victims with
injunctions for protection. Ninety-six crime victims received injunction assistance.
Objective Two: Between 10/1/13 and 9/30/14 this program will provide referrals for legal
assistance to 75 crime victims. Ninety-seven crime victims received legal assistance.
Objective three: Between 10/1/13 and 9/30/14 this program will provide referrals for
counseling to 75 crime victims. One hundred and three crime victims received referrals for
counseling.
Goal Two: Increase the quality of victim services provided.
Objective One: Between 10/1/13 and 9/30/14 this program will provide a court advocate for 20
injunction hearings. Thirty-two crime victims were provided a court advocate for injunction
hearings.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES – 2015: 2013-14 include but were not limited to:
Goal One: Increase the quantity of victim services provided.
Objective One: Between 10/1/14 and 9/30/15 this program will assist 80 crime victims with
injunctions for protection.
Objective Two: Between 10/1/14 and 9/30/15 this program will provide referrals for legal
assistance to 80 crime victims.
Objective Three: Between 10/1/14 and 9/30/15 this program will provide referrals for
counseling to 90 crime victims.
Objective Four: Between 10/1/14 and 9/30/15 this program will provide a court advocate for
25 injunction hearings.
Objective Five: Between 10/1/14 and 9/30/15 this program will provide transportation to 15
crime victims.
GRANT: Victim Advocate grant funding was increased by &10,000 for fiscal year 2014/2015.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Emergency Response Team
Lieutenant William W. Proctor
The Port Orange Police Department Emergency Response Team is a part time special weapons and
tactics team consisting of one (1) Executive Officer, one (1) Tactical Commander, one (1) Team Leader
and ten (10) operators.
OPERATIONS 2014:
ERT was called upon for five incidents in 2014: Four (4) search warrants and one (1) barricaded subject:
1
2
3
4
5
ACTIVITY
Search warrant – 14-000643
Search warrant – 140001460
Search warrant – 140004206
Search warrant – 140006603
Barricade subject – 140010372
FORCED ENTRY
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
FLASH/NOISE DEVICE DEPLOYED
Yes Inside Outside No
Yes Inside Outside No
Yes Inside Outside No
Yes Inside Outside No
Yes Inside Outside No
ARREST(S)
One
One
One
One
One
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES – 2014 REVIEW:
Goals met by the Emergency Response Team for the 2014 year included but were not limited to:
Goal One: Continue to update and upgrade equipment.
Objective One: Explored the government Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Program
(MRAP) in 2014. Upon further consideration, these vehicles are too large and not conducive for
the Department’s inquest - rescue and recovery needs.
Objective Two: Researched communications/helmet upgrades to replace our current models.
Objective Three: Researched a robot for entry and video needs, cost prohibitive.
Objective Four: Increased the amount of .223 rounds in inventory through purchase orders.
Goal Two: Develop qualified officers to fill any vacant positions on the team.
Objective One: Operators actively recruit qualified officers to try out for the team.
Objective Two: Added one (1) additional operator position on ERT, bringing total team size to
thirteen (13).
Objective Three: Did not reinstate the ERT medic program with the Fire Department.
Goal Three: Continue to enroll operators in training courses outside of scheduled department training.
Objective One:
Enroll new operators in a Basic SWAT school after the operators complete
their probationary period and pass the SWAT school Cooper Standards test.
Objective Two:
Enroll operators in advanced SWAT Schools. The schools should include
leadership, training liability and breaching techniques.
Objective Three: Enrolled Officer B. Johnson and Officer Doyle in Sniper Craft training courses.
Goal Four: Improve the quality of training conducted at the team level.
Objective One: Updated lesson plans in the ERT Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Manual.
Objective Two: Continued the emphasis on improving the tactical shooting ability of the team.
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Objective Three: Networked with other ERT/SWAT teams utilizing VCSO and private business
facilities in the area adding diversity to the training.
SUBJECT RESISTANCE REPORTS: There was one (1) ERT related Subject Resistance Report during 2014
(#14000643).
TRAINING: The team conducted 26 bi-weekly training sessions in 2014 or 182 total hours.
ERT MEMBER SELECTIONS: Officers Nicholas Vincenzi, James Sluder and Evan Doyle were selected for
the team in April 2014.
DIRECTIVES: The Directives for ERT were reviewed and no changes were made during the year.
GOALS FOR 2015:
Goal One: Continue to update and upgrade equipment.
Objective One:
Update personal equipment, communication systems, new entry vests for
new operators, Generation 4 Glock firearms and helmets.
Objective Two: Upgrade the team’s equipment. Replace current ballistic shields; purchase a
magazine for distraction devices and a pole camera.
Objective Three: Upgrade police marksmen equipment. Night vision capabilities, a semi-auto
rifle and/or accessorize a current AR-15.
Objective Four: Purge unused equipment from team’s inventory.
Goal Two: Develop qualified officers to fill any vacant positions on the team.
Objective One: Have current ERT operators recruit officers on a routine basis to seek potential
candidates.
Objective Two: Fill the two (2) vacant operator positions on the team.
Objective Three: Reinstate the ERT medic program with the Fire Department.
Goal Three: Continue to enroll operators in training courses outside of scheduled department training.
Objective One:
Enroll new operators in a Basic SWAT school after the operators complete
their probationary period and pass the SWAT school Cooper Standards test.
Objective Two: Develop a budget for the team to ensure operators are enrolled in advanced
SWAT training courses. The training should include instructor techniques, firearms, defensive
tactics and chemical agents / less lethal munitions.
Objective Three: Enroll police marksman in sniper craft training courses.
Goal Four: Improve the quality of training conducted at the team level.
Objective One: Update lesson plans in the ERT Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Manual. This
will include enhancing the firearm’s qualifications.
Objective Two: Continue the emphasis on improving the tactical shooting ability of the team.
Police Marksmen to train in addition to regular training day.
Objective Three: Develop the Crisis Negotiation Team through leadership and training classes.
Objective Four: Conduct scenario training with the Crisis Negotiators and full service K9.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Police Athletic League
PAL Director - Community Service Officer Robert A. Frazier
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gerald M. Monahan, Jr. – Chief of Police
Wayne M. Miller - Assistant Chief of Police
Robert Frazier
Debbie Grabowski
William Schulz
Serena Besuden - Crime Prevention Officer
Steve Henderson
Keith Sofiak
Mark Topol, P.A.
James Meadows
Donna Tucker
Herb Lubansky
David Glasser
Jennifer Sisk
Chuck Sofiak
Bridget Orey
Barry Hughes
Randy Coates
POSITION
President
Vice President
Director
Secretary
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Police Athletic League of Port Orange has an overall objective to provide quality activities and
interaction between law enforcement and community adult leaders with juveniles in the Community.
Our goal is to set forth positive images, team play, build self-esteem and encourage positive activities for
the youths in our Community.
PROGRAMS:
Competitive Basketball
PAL had six competitive teams in 2014: Three boys’ teams and three girls’ team.
Summer Basketball
28 teams participated in the summer basketball program with a total of 252 youths.
Junior Lifeguard
26 youths participated in the Junior Lifeguard Program in 2014.
Elks Youth Camp
Seven Port Orange PAL participants attended the Florida Elks Youth Camp in Umatilla, Florida in 2014.
The youths participated in a variety of sports and projects during their weeklong stay at camp.
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Golf Lessons
27 youths participated in two separate golf camps during the summer of 2014.
Fall Dodgeball
PAL had 12 teams in two separate age groups with a total of 102 participants.
Saturday Night Basketball
This popular activity continued throughout 2014 and is held at the Port Orange City Gym from 7:00 PM
to 10:00 PM each Saturday evening.
Daytona Lagoon Water Park
A total of 41 youths participated in August. The cost to Port Orange PAL was $18.00 per participant.
Port Orange PAL/ELKS Soccer Shoot Out
60 boys and girls in various age groups participated in this program.
Port Orange PAL/ELKS Basketball Free Throw Shooting Contest
82 boys and girls in various age groups participated in this contest.
NUMBER OF YOUTHS INVOLVED IN PAL PROGRAMS:
A total of 450 youths were involved in the various PAL Programs during 2014.
Fundraising:
Port Orange PAL holds an annual motorcycle fundraiser and is in its 19th consecutive year. A Harley
Davidson motorcycle is purchased and $20.00 raffle chances are sold to win the motorcycle with a
maximum of 3,000 chances being sold. The motorcycle is purchased in September and the drawing is
held each March on the final day of Bike week. There were 2,999 tickets sold during the 2014 raffle.
2014 PAL FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Cash in bank
(SunTrust Checking Account)
Certificate of Deposit
$38,772.49
$178,048.92
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE FUNDRAISING
SOURCE OF DONATION/FUNDING
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Raffle (Sold 2,999 of 3,000 tickets)
AMOUNT
$24,680.08
(Profit after expenses)
PAL Booster Letter - Donations
$5,181.00
GOALS FOR 2015:
Continue providing organized sports and recreational activities for PAL participants as a
deterrent against crime and juvenile delinquency.
Provide youths of our community with a healthy, safe and productive environment.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Police Explorer Program
Officer Serena L. Besuden
In 2014, the Port Orange Police Department Explorer Program provided twenty seven (27) students,
ages 13- 18 years old, with firsthand experience in the fields of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement.
This was accomplished through classroom presentations, practical field exercises, guest speakers, career
guidance, and other training aids. Officers of the Port Orange Police Department and other volunteers
instructed the Explorers in various elements of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. Explorers also
participated in several events during 2014 providing service to the community.
Classroom Training: (Guest Speakers provided additional training)
In 2014, members of the Explorer Post received training in the following topics:
Traffic Control (September 2014)
Legal and Law Studies
Death and Major Crime Investigations
Radio Discipline and Communication
Physical Fitness
Ethics in Law Enforcement
Job Preparation Skills
Law Enforcement Terms and Vocabulary
Report Writing, Photography and Latent Prints
Courtroom Procedures
Traffic Stops and Officer Safety
Constitutional Law
Drug Prevention Course
Tour of Port Orange Police Department and Jail Facility
Baker Act & Meyers Act Training
CPR Training (October 2014)
Evidence Collection
Fingerprinting
Evidence Collection
Serial Killer Profiling Class
Crime Scene Investigations and Processing
Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education Class
Shoot/ Don’t Shoot Instruction and Simulation (FATS machine)
Traffic Homicide Investigations
Accident Scene Investigations
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2014 Community Service Details:
Assisted with traffic control at Kids Days, Family Days, 4th of July, Jazz and Art Festival, various 5K
runs and Christmas Parade.
During National Night Out the Port Orange Police Explorers staffed the department exhibit,
assisted in the set up and tear down of the event, worked traffic barricades, assisted in
fingerprinting juveniles, and bicycle helmet distribution.
Participated in a two day dog agility event hosted by the Dog Obedience Club
Provided parking assistance at the Daytona Beach Dog Track during Triple Crown events.
Monthly Adopt- a- Road Clean- up for Ridgewood Avenue (from Dunlawton Avenue to Kirby
Street)
Police Explorer’s Financial Report 2014
Beginning Balance 2014
Total Expenses in 2014
Total Deposits in 2014
Ending Balance 2014
$10,741.47
$603.50
$755.00
$10,892.97
Expenses 2014
CHECK #
0431
0432
0433
0434
0435
PAYABLE TO
NSB Clothing Company
Volusia County Schools
Papa John’s
Mid Florida Sports
American Heart
Association
PURPOSE
Advisor Shirt
Teacher Recertification
End of Year Party
Polo Shirts for Explorers
CPR/First Aid Training
AMOUNT
$64.50
$75.00
$167.00
$269.00
$28.00
TOTAL
$603.50
Deposits 2014
RECEIVED FROM
Dog Obedience Event
Explorer Members
REASON
Detail
Membership fees
TOTAL
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AMOUNT
$500.00
$255.00
$755.00
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Citizen Police Academy
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY:
The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is an eight week training program for residents of the City of Port
Orange to familiarize them with the operation of the Port Orange Police Department. Participants meet
for three hours weekly and receive instruction and familiarization from Department representatives. In
March of 2014, the 9th CPA class graduated. Commencing in January of 2015, the 10th CPA class is
presently underway with 21 participants. The Port Orange Police Department is committed to providing
this training course on an annual basis, commencing in January of each year.
Goals:
To develop a partnership with the community.
To provide citizens with an understanding of the Police Department so that they may make
informed assessments of the performance of the Department.
To provide an opportunity for citizens and officers to get to know one another and exchange
information.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Employment / Agency Revenue
Administrative Assistant Debbie G. Grabowski
Employment – Sworn
Number of sworn applications received
Number of oral boards for sworn positions
Number of police officers hired
2010
48
12
3
Employment – Civilian
Number of civilian applications received
Number of civilians hired
2010
38
1
Resignations / Retirement
Number of sworn resigned
Number of sworn retired
Number of sworn terminated/IA Investigation
Number of civilians resigned
Number of civilians retired
Number of civilians terminated/laid off
TOTAL
2011
82
36
13
2011
96
4
2012
62
25
16
2012
67
1
2010
3
2
1
3
0
3
12
2011
6
5
3
2
2
0
18
2013
63
24
11
2013
87
1
2012
8
1
1
0
2
0
12
2014
29
11
8
2014
139
2
2013
3
3
1
1
0
0
8
2014
6
2
2
1
1
0
12
Agency Revenue – Fiscal Year
$115,301
$81,392
$9,120
$215,143
$7,579
$1,751
Fine & Court Costs
Parking Violations
Animal Citations
Investigative Revenue
Misc. Police Revenue
Total Revenue
Special Detail Billing / Revenue
Outside Details Billed
Special Details
42
Officers Assigned
424
Total Billable Hours
1,824.14
Billed Amount:
$72,965.60
City Details
City Sponsored Details
Officers Assigned
Total City Hours
48
8
67
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Part One Crimes by Police Zones
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
January through December - 2014
Part 1 Crimes
Zone
10
Zone
20
Zone
30
Zone
40
Zone
50
Zone
60
Zone
70
Total
Murder
Forcible Sex Offense
Robbery
Aggravated Assault/Stalking
Burglary
Larceny
Larceny – Car Breaks
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
TOTAL
0
0
0
5
53
91
26
9
2
186
1
1
1
5
28
94
50
7
1
188
0
0
0
6
48
92
36
19
1
202
0
0
2
2
8
187
28
5
0
232
0
0
0
6
41
58
59
7
0
171
0
0
0
1
7
53
5
2
0
68
0
0
0
2
14
30
18
2
0
66
1
1
3
27
199
605
222
51
4
1,113
The totals above were collected via the Volusia County Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management Software System
(Tiburon - CAD/RMS). Tiburon’s data reflects State Statute reporting definitions. This collection of data related to thefts
may differ marginally from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data (UCR) depending how certain cases were closed upon
the filing of charges.
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PATROL DIVISION
Table of Organization
Captain Julian Proctor
PATROL CAPTAIN
Internal Affairs
Alpha Platoon
1 Lt. - 2 Sgts. - 10 Officers
1 Canine Officer
Bravo Platoon
1 Lt. - 2 Sgts. - 10 Officers
1 Canine Officer
Charlie Platoon
1 Lt. - 2 Sgts. - 12 Officers
Delta Platoon
1 Lt. - 2 Sgts. - 11 Officers
1 Canine Officer
Traffic Unit
Traffic Analyst
1 Sergeant - 4 Officers
*Regional Marine Patrol
1-Sergeant, 10 Officers
Crime Suppression Unit
1 Sergeant - 5 Officers
1 - Canine Officer
Patrol CSOs
2 Full Time Civilians
Animal Control
2 Full Time Civilians
*Shared Responsibility
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PATROL DIVISION
Function Overview
Captain Julian Proctor
Protecting lives and property continues to be the goal of the patrol division. To accomplish this goal,
patrol officers are required to perform a multitude of tasks.
In the City of Port Orange, patrol officers are encouraged to be diligent in the performance of their
duties so that the needs of the community are always considered. Consequently, members of the Patrol
Division have six major objectives:
Prevention of crime
Repression of crime
Regulation of non-criminal conduct
Apprehension of offenders
Recovery of stolen property
Provide various miscellaneous services
The prevention of crime is the most important of our six objectives. Patrol officers endeavor to repress
crime by removing or reducing the opportunities to commit crime. The apprehension of criminal
offenders and recovery of stolen property reduces the overall cost of crime and diminishes the profit
motive for committing crime. Service related activities concerned with maintaining peace and regulating
non-criminal conduct also require considerable time and effort. With regard to miscellaneous services,
many times a citizen in need of assistance and not knowing where to call will contact the Police
Department. Port Orange Police Officers are always willing to help or give directions to the proper
service.
PATROL DIVISION STRUCTURE:
The Patrol Division is the largest division of the Port Orange Police Department and comprises four
platoons of uniformed officers, one crime suppression team, a traffic unit and civilian community service
officers. Each platoon is managed by a police officer holding the rank of lieutenant and each platoon is
assigned two sergeants who act as field supervisors. The Crime Suppression Team is comprised of one
sergeant and six patrol officers and includes one K-9 team. The Traffic Unit is comprised of four motor
officers with a sergeant as supervisor. Additionally, one spare patrol officer, with approved police
motorcycle training, is supplied by each platoon to compliment the traffic unit as patrol staffing allows.
Four full time community service officers provide animal control services, traffic direction, assist officers
at crash scenes, patrol for handicap and fire lane violations and complete various other assignments as
directed.
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Specialty positions exist within the Patrol Division to provide the degree of expertise necessary to
address specific issues. These assignments enhance career opportunities and prepare officers to
assume greater responsibility and authority within the Department. Assignment to the Traffic Unit and
Canine positions are full-time while the remaining specialty positions are ancillary duties in addition to
an officer’s regular patrol function.
Specialty assignments include:
Traffic Homicide Investigator
Field Training Officer
Motorcycle Officer
Canine Officer
Drug Recognition Expert
Marine Patrol Unit Officer
Crime Scene Technician
Clandestine Lab County Task Force Member
Crime Suppression Officer
Traffic Homicide Investigators (THI) - Specially trained officers with extensive training who conduct
sophisticated investigations involving traffic homicides. Four THI’s are always on call on a rotation basis.
Field Training Officers (FTO) - Senior police officers who provide training and mentoring for newly hired
police recruits. Nine FTO’s provide three months of field training to new police officers during their
transition from the police academy to actual police duties.
Motorcycle Officers - Officers who are capable of assuming duty for specific police operations in areas
where the use of a patrol vehicle would not be practical. Motorcycle Officers receive specialized training
necessary to address the formidable safety issues facing a growing community.
Canine Officer – Canine teams provide enhanced narcotics detection, criminal apprehension and
endangered persons tracking capabilities in the field.
Drug Recognition Expert – Special training enables officers to examine individuals who are suspected of
being under the influence of intoxicating substances and provide the investigating officer with
information concerning the types of substances most likely to be found in the individual’s blood.
Marine Patrol Unit Officer - Interested officers receive proper training from the Coast Guard in the
proper operation of the police marine unit vessel and appropriate boating laws.
Crime Scene Technician - Special training enables officers to examine crime scenes and collect evidence
utilizing advanced processing techniques that are beyond the scope of average patrol officers.
Clandestine Lab County Task Force Member - Special training enables officers/detectives assigned to
this County wide team to examine, identify, disable and process dangerous chemicals and labs uses to
produce illicit narcotics.
Crime Suppression Officer – Interested officers with special abilities and training are tasked to detect
and interdict criminals before and during criminal acts while utilizing criminal patrol tactics.
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SPECIALTY POSITION REVIEW
Pursuant to Policy and Procedure Directive 11.2.36, a review of the current specialty positions in the
Patrol Division was conducted. The need for all aforementioned specialty positions still exists.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Patrol Division set a number of goals and objectives for calendar year 2014. The crime data and
citizen satisfaction surveys indicate that these goals have been accomplished. The crime rate remains
low when compared to other cities of similar population and officer to resident ratios.
Patrol Division Goals:
To provide a safe and secure environment and foster a sense of community for all residents and
visitors in the City of Port Orange
Protect life and property
Continue the delivery of prompt and courteous service in a professional manner
Enforce all laws and ordinances
Arrest violators of the law
Keep the peace
Regulate non-criminal conduct
Patrol Division Objectives:
Encourage every member of the division to lead by example
Be professional, helpful and courteous in all contacts with citizens
Solve reported crimes in the most expeditious manner
Respond safely, quickly and effectively to citizen concerns and complaints
Deliver the highest quality of law enforcement services
Abide by the code of conduct thereby ensuring the public trust
Maintain a high profile presence in the community
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PATROL DIVISION
Intelligence-Led Policing
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
Intelligence-led policing is a collaborative initiative based on improved intelligence operations,
community-oriented policing and problem solving. It involves the collection of critical information
related to the targeted criminality that provides substantive insight into crime threats and identifies
individuals for whom there is a reasonable suspicion of relationship to a crime. In that regard, the
Department has been utilizing a Top Ten Persons of Interest list that highlights active known criminal
offenders in the community throughout the year.
The ongoing verification, analysis and response to information collected comprise the methodology of
this dynamic process. Analytic products related to threats are disseminated to patrol officers and
investigators to aid in the apprehension of offenders and the prevention of crime. Intelligence-led
policing involves interpreting the criminal environment to influence decisions that will have an impact
on crime solving and reduction. This is done through the use of strategic management techniques and
effective enforcement strategies to target criminal offenders, resulting in the reduction and prevention
of crime and similar problems. The creation of the Port Orange Police Crime Suppression Team (CST)
targeting high criminal activity periods and areas is a prime example of the Department’s ongoing
commitment to and implementation of this strategy.
The Department also applies this strategy through information gathering from diverse sources to
include: offender interviews, confidential informants, calls for service, surveillance of suspects,
community sources and analysis of recorded crime. Additionally, Field Interview Cards (FI Cards) are
completed by patrol officers to identify potential offenders. Officers complete FI Cards to document
contacts that did not result in a reportable incident but were related to crime prevention efforts. These
sources are all examined enabling law enforcement managers to determine objective policing tactics in
regard to enforcement targets, prevention activities and further intelligence gathering operations. This
collated information is distributed not only to all officers within the Department but also to law
enforcement agencies regionally through Intelligence Bulletins.
FIELD INTERVIEW CARDS
Field Interview Cards
Calendar Year 2014
Jan – Mar
Apr - Jun
Jul - Sep
Oct - Dec
TOTAL
104
101
170
107
482
INTELLIGENCE BULLETINS RECEIVED/CREATED/DISTRIBUTED
Intelligence Bulletins
Calendar Year 2014
PATROL
DETECTIVES
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
TOTAL
219
79
574
872
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PATROL DIVISION
Community Oriented Policing
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
Community Oriented Policing encompasses a policing strategy that promotes organizational
methodologies which support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to
proactively address conditions that give rise to public safety issues within the community such as crime,
social disorder and other forms of illegal activity.
The Port Orange Police Department has facilitated all methodologies of Community Oriented Policing for
the past several decades. Today these community policing practices continue in the Department with
the delivery of ongoing services to include: walk and talk patrols, action grams, directed patrols,
commercial and residential property checks, school zone direction, neighborhood mediations and other
problem solving initiatives. Additionally, the Department employs a full time crime prevention and
education officer who facilitates an environment which enables the community and Police Department
to partner in sharing a common goal of crime prevention through education, interaction and
networking. It is the goal of the Port Orange Police Department to continue to build trust and rapport
within the various neighborhoods, Homeowner Associations and businesses we serve through these
community partnerships.
PROPERTY CHECKS
Property Checks
Calendar Year 2014
Jan – Apr
2,313
May - Aug
2,232
Sep - Dec
2,403
TOTAL
6,948
Sep - Dec
258
TOTAL
765
DIRECTED PATROLS
Directed Patrols
Calendar Year 2014
Jan – Apr
232
May - Aug
275
ACTION GRAMS
Action Grams
Total
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
6
16
1
6
10
8
14
19
19
12
SCHOOL ZONE DIRECTION CALLS
School Zone Direction
Calendar Year 2014
Jan – Mar
644
Apr - Jun
653
Jul - Sep
454
Oct - Dec
841
TOTAL
2,592
PROBLEM SOLVING INTERACTIONS (not including Citizen Connection)
Problem Solving Interactions
Calendar Year 2014
Jan – Mar
7
Apr - Jun
8
56
Jul - Sep
7
Oct - Dec
7
TOTAL
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PATROL DIVISION
Subject Resistance Analysis
Lieutenant Kimberly A. Kilpatrick
During the calendar year 2014, there were 2,239 custodial arrests completed by members of the Port
Orange Police Department. Only 16 encounters required the use of physical force to overcome subject
resistance. The level of force used by the officers was found to be in compliance with agency policy in all
16 encounters.
Subject Resistance Incidents
TYPE OF RESISTANCE
Active Physical Resistance
Aggressive Physical Resistance
Aggravated Physical Resistance
Subject Claimed Injury During Arrest
Subject Injured Self During Arrest
TOTAL
NUMBER OF CASES
5
9
0
7
0
16
PERCENT
31%
56%
0%
44%
0%
N/A
Active Physical Resistance involves bracing, tensing, pushing, pulling or running away that is intended to
escape arrest without the intent to do bodily harm to the officer.
Aggressive Physical Resistance involves a threat or attack on the officer with the intent to do bodily
harm that is not likely to cause great bodily harm or death.
Aggravated Physical Resistance involves an attack on the officer with the intent and means to cause
great bodily harm or death.
Subject Claimed Injury During Arrest involves the completion of a subject resistance report due to the
claim of injury by the subject.
Subject Injured Self During Arrest involves the completion of a subject resistance report due to a self
inflicted injury by the subject.
Frequency of Techniques Used by Officers
LEVEL OF FORCE
Handcuffing
M-26/X-26 Taser Deployment
M-26/X-26 Drive Stun
Counter-moves
K9 Bite
Takedown
Pain Compliance
Deadly Force
NUMBER OF INSTANCES
TECHNIQUE WAS USED
14
5
3
3
1
6
4
0
PERCENT
87.5%
31.3%
18.8%
18.8%
6.2%
37.5%
25%
0%
Note: More than one technique is often necessary in combination in order to gain control of a resisting subject
during one incident.
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Takedown is a technique designed to take the subject off balance and deliver him to the ground where
he can be stabilized for handcuffing.
M-26/X-26 Advance Taser is programmed to give a 5-second electrical current by deploying probes into
a dangerous or violent subject in an effort to control them. The M-26/X-26 Taser is deployed when a
subject offers resistance that poses a danger to the officer. Drive Stun is direct contact with a suspect
without Taser probe deployment.
Foam Exact Impact Round is a less than lethal impact round that is deployed from a 37mm or 40mm
launcher. The projectiles can be fired from a distance for the purpose of encouraging compliance,
overcoming resistance or preventing serious injury without posing a significant potential of death.
Other examples of less lethal munitions include beanbags or rubber pellets.
Oleoresin Capsicum is sprayed into the subject’s face affecting their vision and inflaming the mucous
membranes allowing the officer to more effectively control combative individuals.
Counter-moves are strikes delivered to nerve points designed to distract the individual enabling the
officer to protect himself from attack and/or establish physical control.
Pain compliance techniques employ pressure points or joint manipulations to create pain with low risk
of injury. Combined with loud repetitive verbal commands, pain compliance techniques can be effective
in reducing subject resistance, while enabling the officer to gain control.
Deadly Force an amount of force that is required that could result in death or serious bodily injury to
another person.
Subject Resistance by Platoon
ALPHA
PLATOON
4
25%
BRAVO
PLATOON
3
19%
CHARLIE
PLATOON
4
25%
DELTA
PLATOON
4
25%
ERT
CID/OTHER
1
6%
0
0
Frequency of Resistance by Incident Type
TYPE OF OFFENSE
Disturbances
Driving Under the Influence
Suspicious Person
Traffic Stop
Baker Act/Meyers Act
Burglary
Domestic Battery
Felony Warrant
Armed Robbery
Retail Theft
TOTAL
INCIDENTS OF RESISTANCE
2
1
3
3
3
0
0
2
0
2
16
58
PERCENT
12.5%
6.4%
18.7%
18.7%
18.7%
0%
0%
12.5%
0%
12.5%
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Situational Factors
CATEGORY
Subjects under the influence of alcohol/drugs
Subjects injured (minor injuries only)
Officers injured (minor injuries only)
Race of subject was white
Race of subject was non-white
Gender of subject was male
Gender of subject was female
FREQUENCY
4
9
4
14
2
12
4
PERCENT
25
56
25
87.5
12.5
75
25
Multiple Officer Involvement
Subject Resistance
OFFICER INVOLVEMENT IN MULTIPLE INCIDENTS
One Officer Involved
Two Officers Involved
Three Officers Involved
Four Officers Involved
Five Officers Involved
Six Officers Involved
TOTAL INCIDENTS
NUMBER OF
INCIDENTS
6
8
2
0
0
0
16
Officer Involvement – Pattern Analysis
OFFICER INVOLVEMENT PATTERN ANALYSIS
NUMBER OF
OFFICERS
Number of Individual Officers involved in at least one Subject Resistance Incident
Number of Individual Officers involved in two or more Subject Resistance Incidents
Number of Individual Officers involved in three or more Subject Resistance Incidents
Number of Individual Officers involved in four or more Subject Resistance Incidents
Number of Individual Officers involved in five or more Subject Resistance Incidents
Number of Individual Officers involved in six or more Subject Resistance Incidents
Number of Individual Officers involved in seven or more Subject Resistance Incidents
25
3
0
0
0
0
0
Dog Shootings
Number of incidents where dogs were shot (deadly force) as they
attacked/showed aggression to officers during police incidents/ investigations
59
0
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Summary
Less than 1% (0.7%) of the total number of arrests required the use of physical force to overcome
physical resistance. There were 9 incidents that involved aggressive physical resistance against the
police and 0 incidents involving aggravated physical resistance.
There were 0 incidents that required the use of deadly force by officers that resulted in the death of the
suspect.
Officers most frequently encountered aggressive physical resistance resulting in 56% of the incidents.
Officers most often countered the resistance in 6 of the 16 incidents by utilizing a takedown. In 8 of the
16 incidents a M-26/X-26 Taser was utilized. Counter-moves were used 3 times during the 16 incidents.
There was 1 incident that resulted in a K9 bite (note the bite was assisting another agency). Pain
compliance was used 4 times during the 16 incidents. After force was utilized, nearly all subjects were
successfully handcuffed, with the exception of 2; one subject was moved during the execution of a
search warrant and the second was assisting another agency.
Subject resistance occurred most frequently at 18.7% when officers were handling a Suspicious Person,
Baker Act or during a Traffic Stop. Felony Warrants, Retail Thefts and Disturbances were next highest
with 12.5% each. Driving While under the Influence (DUI) ranked third with 6.4%. Alcohol and/or drug
use are frequently associated with subject resistance as 25% of resistive subjects were under the
influence of drugs and/or alcohol at the time of their encounter with police.
Of the individuals who demonstrated resistance 87.5% were Caucasian and 75% were male. Injuries
resulting from physical force incidents consisted of K9 bites and minor abrasions. There were no major
injuries reported. In the 16 incidents where the subjects physically resisted arrest with the police, 9
(56%) subjects reported minor injuries and 4 (25%) officers reported a minor injury.
There were 10 incidents that resulted in 2 or more officers involved out of the 16 incidents. One police
K9 executed one apprehension resulting in a bite. There is no indication that their involvement was
more than coincidental. These officers were assigned as back-up officers during high-risk calls where
subject resistance is more likely to occur. It is also evident from the number of officers present at the
scene during resistance incidents that back-up officers are frequently utilized when high-risk calls are
dispatched, in keeping with departmental policy.
All of the incidents that were reported are in compliance with applicable policy and procedure directives
and the Subject Resistance Use of Force Matrix. Currently, there is no need to revise policy or a need for
additional training.
Year
Arrests
Use of Force
% Use of Force
2011
1,925
30
1.5%
2012
1,963
20
1%
60
2013
2,063
23
1%
2014
2,239
16
<1%
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Summary (continued):
There have been a total of 8,190 custodial arrests during the past four years and the percentage of times
that officers have had to use some degree of physical force to affect an arrest has been consistent. All
use of force incidents have been administratively reviewed and have been in compliance with state law
and Department policy. The review has failed to identify a particular pattern or trend (beyond the
encounters that most frequently lead to an officers use of force) that would reduce the number of
officer use encounters.
Officers have a wide range of less lethal weapons available to them to control resisting suspects. This
equipment includes:




ASP Baton
Oleoresin Capsicum (chemical agent spray)
Taser
Specialty Impact Munitions (sponge rounds)
The department has been upgrading older Tasers with a newer model for the last two years. Beyond
this, there is no recommendation to issue/add additional weapons.
Training of the department’s use of force policy is conducted annually and policy was revised in
September of 2013 to enhance investigation and documentation of use of force incidents. As such, there
is no recommendation to revise policy and/or training.
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PATROL DIVISION
Internal Affairs
Lieutenant Roxanne Morrow
The Port Orange Police Department conducted thirty-eight (38) complaint investigations involving
officers and/or civilian personnel during 2014. This is a 35.7% increase over the previous year as the
total number of complaints investigated in 2013 was twenty-eight (28). Complaints are categorized as
Formal Investigations (17) and Informal Inquiries (21). Formal Investigations increased by 54.5% from 11
cases in 2013, to 17 cases in 2014. Informal Investigations increased by 23.5% from 17 cases in 2013, to
21 cases in 2014.
A Formal Investigation is the process of investigation ordered by supervisory personnel to determine if
an employee shall be reprimanded, suspended or relieved of duty. Questioning of the employee is
conducted for the purpose of gathering evidence of misconduct. An Informal Inquiry is conducted when
the complaint does not rise to the level of misconduct. Supervisors or management personnel meet
with an employee for the purpose of gaining information necessary to resolve the service complaint
through mediation, explanation, counseling or remedial training. Investigated complaints are closed by
the Chief of Police via four rulings: Sustained, Not Sustained, Exonerated or Unfounded.
Sustained: The investigation disclosed sufficient evidence to clearly prove the allegations made
in the complaint.
Not Sustained: The investigation failed to discover sufficient evidence to clearly prove or
disprove the allegations in the complaint.
Exonerated: The acts did occur, but were justified, lawful and proper.
Unfounded: The investigation indicated that the act(s) complained of did not occur or failed to
involve police personnel.
External Complaint
Citizen Complaint
Sustained
Not Sustained
Unfounded
Exonerated
Internal Complaint
Directed complaint
Sustained
Not Sustained
Unfounded
Exonerated
2013
20
2
5
6
7
2013
8
6
1
0
1
62
2014
24
2
2
6
14
2014
14
13
0
1
0
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Total Cases by Type and Finding
TYPE
Formal Investigation
Formal Investigation
Informal Inquiry
Informal Inquiry
FINDING
Not Sustained, Exonerated & Unfounded
Sustained
Not Sustained, Exonerated & Unfounded
Sustained
TOTAL
4
13
19
2
Formal Investigations Sustained by Violation and Action Taken
VIOLATION
Inattention to duties
Neglect of duty
Job knowledge & performance
Neglect of duty
Untruthfulness
Neglect of Duty
Failure to follow directive
Neglect of duty
Misuse of official position
Respect towards supervisors
Failure to follow directive
Neglect of duty
Vehicle operations- routine
I.A. TRAK
NUMBER
14-001
14-004
14-006
14-007
14-008
14-010
14-012
14-019
14-022
14-029
14-036
14-037
14-040
DISPOSITION
Employee received a written reprimand
Employee resigned under investigation
Employee received a counseling statement
Employee received 16 hour suspension w/o pay
Employee resigned under investigation
Employee received 40 hour suspension w/o pay
Employee resigned under investigation
Employee received a written reprimand
Employee received 30 days suspension w/o pay
Employee received 12 hour suspension w/o pay
Employee received 40 hour suspension w/o pay
Employee received 24 hour suspension w/o pay
Employee received 80 hour suspension w/o pay
Informal Inquiries Sustained by Violation and Action Taken
VIOLATION
Tobacco use
Job knowledge and performance
I.A. TRAK
NUMBER
14-002
14-021
DISPOSITION
Employee received a written reprimand
Employee received remedial training
Individual Officer Pattern Analysis:
During 2014, there were no employees that reached the threshold of being involved in five or more
Formal Investigations and/or Informal Inquiries.
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PATROL DIVISION
Motor Vehicle Pursuit Analysis
Lieutenant William W. Proctor
The Port Orange Police Department restricts the use of high-speed motor vehicle pursuits as a means of
apprehension. In recognizing that motor vehicle pursuits can cause more danger to the general public
than is posed by the suspect remaining at large, strict guidelines are in place that limits vehicle pursuits
as a means to capture the most dangerous felons. Further restrictions are designed to take into account
the traffic conditions, vehicle speeds, roadway character, weather, and other factors that determine the
level of danger. Given these restrictions, very few situations warrant an officer engaging in a high-speed
motor vehicle pursuit.
In 2014, members of the Port Orange Police Department engaged in zero (0) motor vehicle pursuits.
Vehicle Pursuit Analysis
Conditions of Pursuits
Pursuits initiated due to probable cause of violent felony crime
Pursuits conducted during daylight conditions
Pursuits conducted during nighttime conditions
Length of pursuit time less than 2 minutes
Length of pursuit time more than 2 minutes, less than 10 minutes
Length of pursuit time more than 10 minutes, less than 60 minutes
Pursuits initiated and then canceled by supervisor
Stop sticks successfully deployed on suspect vehicle during pursuit
Outside agency assistance used during pursuit
Number of Cases
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Percent
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
CALEA Pursuit Analysis
CALEA Pursuit Summary
Total Pursuits
Terminated by agency
Policy Compliant
Policy Non-compliant
Accidents
Injuries: Officer
: Suspects
: Third Party
Traffic offense
Felony
Misdemeanor
Number of Cases
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
64
Percent
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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2014 Annual Report
Number of Pursuits Five Year Comparison
2010
3
2011
4
2012
3
2013
4
2014
0
Fleeing Vehicles:
The Port Orange Police Department has strict vehicle pursuit policies in place to limit the number of high
speed vehicle pursuits. Criminal offenders are aware that a police pursuit cannot be generated unless a
threshold of a violent felony is attained. In an effort to track the amount of vehicles/offenders failing to
stop for officers an offense header “FLV” (Fleeing Vehicles) was created in May of 2012. The chart
below indicates officers are adhering to agency policy regarding pursuits as there were 52 documented
cases of vehicles fleeing from officers attempting an investigative stop in 2014. Officers however, did not
engage in a vehicle pursuit as the incidents did not fall within policy to pursue.
Number of Fleeing Vehicles by Year
2012 (since May 1, 2012)
81
2013
261
2014
52
Summary:
Pursuant to this analysis, the pursuit policy, to include the Regional Marine Policy, was reviewed and
found to be compliant with applicable laws and accreditation standards. The number of fleeing vehicles
that were not pursued evidences compliance with policy. Based upon this review there are no
recommendations for policy revisions, additional reporting requirements, and or additional training for
our officers.
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PATROL DIVISION
Traffic / Motors
Sergeant Thomas Aiken
The mission of the Traffic Unit is to improve traffic safety through educational strategies and
enforcement action. These strategies are designed to improve the efficient flow of traffic, reduce
crashes and ultimately reduce traffic related injuries. The Traffic Unit consists of one Sergeant, four
motorcycle officers, all specially trained and certified in the operation of the police motorcycle, traffic
crash investigation and traffic enforcement. Currently, three officers from patrol platoons serve in an
auxiliary motor assignment and supplement the Traffic Unit as patrol staffing permits. The auxiliary
motor officer positions serve as a feeder program for future Traffic Unit motor assignments.
TRAFFIC UNIT GOALS:
Enforcing all traffic violations and parking enforcement
Investigation of traffic crashes and fatalities
Identifying problem areas and creating solutions
Completing traffic counts and speed surveys
Reviewing traffic engineering plans and residential/commercial property development site plans
Provide traffic safety education programs for the public
TRAFFIC UNIT ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2014:
Participated in the FDOT “Click it or Ticket” safety belt enforcement campaign in March 2014.
Participated in the FDOT “Click It or Ticket” safety belt enforcement campaign in May 2014.
Participated in the FDOT “Click It or Ticket” safety belt enforcement campaign in November
2014.
Distribution of Traffic safety brochures in the following topics: aggressive driving, driver
distraction, safety belt use, DUI, red light running, bicycle and pedestrian safety during the
“National Night Out” event on August 6, 2014.
Initiated testing of the Victory Police Motorcycle for use by POPD Motor Officers.
November – December 2014 – FDOT Law Enforcement Motor Unit Challenge.
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PATROL DIVISION
Animal Control
Assistant Chief Wayne M. Miller
Two community service officers provide animal control enforcement in the City working seven days per
week from 8:00 AM through 7:00 PM. Duties include: animal neglect investigations, animal cruelty
investigations, stray animal pick up, enforcement of all animal control ordinances, disposal of deceased
animals, investigation of animal bites, delivery of animals to the Humane Society and responding to a
myriad of animal control service calls received from the public. Note: Between August 29th 2014 and
December 31st 2014, only one animal control officer was assigned to the ACO duties due to a workers
compensation injury to the second animal control officer.
Animal Enforcement Activities
ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT - 2014
Animal Citations Issued
Animal Courtesy Notices Issued
Animal Redemption Cases
Animal Bite Cases
NUMBER
96
43
379
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With respect to stray animals, the City contracts annually with the Halifax Humane Society to deliver all
stray dogs and cats, other domesticated animals and wildlife for the humane impoundment and humane
disposition of said animals picked up within the City limits. Additionally, the City endows the costs for
any animal dropped off to the Humane Society by any person if the location of animal recovery is within
the City limits.
Humane Society – Eight Year Comparison
YEAR
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
ANIMALS DELIVERED
861
1,100
1,226
909
669
751
829
729
ACTUAL COSTS
$62,668
$73,655
$77,794
$54,208
$48,871
$51,166
$50,252
$39,951
Feral Cat Program: (managed by volunteers with the Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare)
YEAR
2012
2013
Cats Spayed/Neutered
146
331
Amount Spent on Program
$9,174
$18,183
67
Cats Delivered to Humane Society
859
696
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2014
320
$18,751
630
PATROL DIVISION
Personnel Early Warning System Review
Captain Julian Proctor
Pursuant to Policy and Procedure Directive 35.2.26, a review of the Personnel Early Warning System
(PEWS) was conducted.
PEWS is an effective tool to identify employees who present a social and/or a professional risk to
themselves or others. As an early intervention this program presents an opportunity for the at-risk
employee to work with supervisors to identify and create solutions to individual problems without the
need for disciplinary action.
No officers were entered into the Personnel Early Warning System during 2014.
In summation, the PEWS is an early intervention strategy to ensure employees who demonstrate at-risk
behavior are given the support and attention necessary to improve their performance and overall wellbeing. Employees work with supervisors to identify and create solutions to individual problems in an
endeavor to eliminate or reduce disciplinary action.
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PATROL DIVISION
Agency Profiling Review
Captain Julian Proctor
Pursuant to Policy and Procedure Directive 61.1, an annual review of agency practices and citizen
concerns was conducted. The policy directive is up to date and provides clear guidance to our officers.
Each platoon was surveyed concerning any incidents of complaints of racial profiling. All citizen
complaints have been reviewed for any allegations of racial bias. Arrest and citation statistics were
compared on the basis of race. No racial profiling was detected during this review for 2014.
Statistical data is categorized by four race descriptions: White, Black, Indian and Asian. For the calendar
year 2014, Port Orange Police arrested a total of 2,239 persons. Of those arrested 302 (13.49%) were
Black, 12 (0.54 %) were of Asian descent and 1 (0.04%) was Indian. The remaining 1,924 (85.93%)
arrested were White.
A review of the asset forfeitures for 2014 indicated there were 28 cases involving 32 defendants. Twenty
white defendants (62.5%), ten Black defendants (31.5%) and two defendants listed as other (6.2%)
regarding race were involved in forfeiture cases. Seven of the forfeiture cases were derived from traffic
stops. A review of the seven cases found no indication of racial bias and no complaints of racial bias
were received as a result of the aforementioned forfeiture cases.
In summation, the practices of the Port Orange Police Department comply with the directive prohibiting
racial profiling.
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PATROL DIVISION
Law Enforcement Canine Program
Lieutenant Christopher Besuden
The Port Orange Police Department Canine Program consists of three full service canine teams and two
narcotics/tracking canine teams for a total of five canine teams. During 2014, one full service canine
was retired for medical reasons and was subsequently replaced with a full service canine. The fifth
canine team was added to patrol during 2014 to replace the canine team that was reassigned to the
Crime Suppression Team. With this addition, there is now a canine team assigned to all four patrol
platoons and one team assigned to the Crime Suppression Team. The narcotics canine teams have the
ability to perform searches for illegal narcotics and tracking of lost or endangered persons. The full
service canines perform these functions as well as the ability to conduct building searches, track
offenders and make criminal apprehensions. All canine teams were certified/re-certified for narcotics
detection in 2014 by the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA) for narcotics detection.
Additionally, the three full service teams were certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
TRACKING ACTIVITY
Activity Type
Tracking Attempts
Successful Tracks
Suspects located by Canine Team
Missing + Endangered Persons Located
Totals for 2014
38
22
16
1
NARCOTICS ACTIVITY
Activity Type
Narcotics Searches Conducted
Positive Alerts by Canine
Narcotics Arrests Resulting from Canine Alert
Self-initiated Narcotics Arrests by Canine Team
Grams of Cannabis Seized
Grams of Cocaine / Crack Seized
Items of Paraphernalia Seized
Vehicles Seized
Amount of Currency Seized
Grams of MDMA Seized
Grams of Methamphetamine Seized
Firearms Seized
Meth Labs Located (called one-pot methods)
Totals for 2014
774
435
234
75
780.98
29.241
372
2
$75,122.80
1.21
565.371
3
2
TrAINING ACTIVITY
Activity Type
Hours of Training Conducted by Canine Teams
70
Totals for 2014
1,876
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2014 Annual Report
Patrol Division
Southeast Regional Marine Patrol Unit
Lieutenant Christopher Besuden
The Police Departments of Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet and South Daytona have
formed a regional marine patrol to address boating safety. Heavy boating activity on the Halifax and
Indian Rivers, along with their tributaries, from Daytona Beach to Edgewater requires a multijurisdictional effort to effectively manage problems associated with the Intracoastal Waterway. This
mission is accomplished by providing law enforcement services throughout the maritime jurisdiction of
the Southeast Regional Marine Patrol Unit, under the auspices of a mutual aid agreement. The primary
responsibility for the Unit is to promote boating safety and to enforce federal, state and local laws
within the Unit’s jurisdiction.
The Marine Patrol Unit is deployed primarily during periods of peak boating activity, beginning in May
and continuing through September of each year, with emphasis on the three major summer holiday
weekends. The marine unit is deployed during the winter months only when unusual circumstances
require special attention.
2014 Marine Patrol Unit Activity
ACTIVITY TYPE
Boarding and safety exams
Public relations contacts
Boarding citations
BUI (Boating Under the Influence)
Miscellaneous arrests
Educational materials distributed
Miscellaneous Activity
TOTALS FOR 2014
0
12
0
0
0
Safety handouts, whistles, ongoing
0
Manatee Conservation Fund Grant:
The Port Orange Police Department received $76.41 in funding from Manatee Conservation Funds. This
funding has been reduced considerably compared to prior years.
Derelict Vessels:
There were no documented derelict vessels during the 2014 year.
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Table of Organization
Lieutenant John Jakovenko
DETECTIVE CAPTAIN
Criminal Intelligence
Crime Statistician
1 Full Time Civilian
Sergeant
SIU
Crime Analyst
1 Sergeant
Intelligence
1 Sergeant, 2 Detectives
Detectives
*Homeland Security
6
Evidence
2 Full Time Civilians
1 Part Time Reserve
Officer
Crime Prevention
*Youth officer
*Explorers
1 - Officer
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Function Overview
Captain John Jakovenko
The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for the investigation of criminal cases, crime analysis,
employment background investigations, crime scene processing, storage of evidence, polygraph
examinations and maintenance of criminal intelligence files.
The Criminal Investigative Division Captain oversees the operation of the division. The division is
comprised of five sections: general case investigations, special investigations, evidence/property, crime
statistician and the Crime Prevention Office.
General investigations include all crimes against persons and property, including suspicious incidents,
death investigations or serious injury to a person. Crimes against property are unlawful acts resulting in
a monetary loss to the victim, such as burglary, larceny, fraud, or vandalism. One sergeant and six
detectives were assigned to general case investigations and also handled the crime analyst function.
Crime analysis is the ongoing process of examining crime data to establish patterns of significance to the
prevention and solution of crimes to include: reports, maps, bulletins, etc. Crime analysis reports are a
framework for the development of strategic plans to combat crime. Crime analysis is a dual function of
the Detective Division and the Crime Prevention Office.
One sergeant and two detectives were assigned to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) which has
primary responsibility for the investigation of narcotic activity, criminal intelligence and vice related
activities.
The Evidence Section consists of two full-time Community Service Officers and one part time Reserve
Officer, who are responsible for the storage and maintenance of all evidence and property. One
Community Service Officer handles the Property Clerk position responsibilities. The Property Clerk is
directly involved in all facets of the Evidence Section and as a result does oversee its function. The other
Community Service Officers perform clerical and technical tasks in support of the Evidence Section.
The Crime Statistician is responsible for the preparation of the FBI Uniform Crime Report, statistical
reports and reviews information regarding criminal activity. This information not only provides historical
comparisons of crime, but also is critical in the development of strategies to address emerging crime
patterns.
The Department’s crime prevention efforts are designed to enhance public safety and Crime Prevention
through education, environmental design and enforcement. These efforts include the Juvenile Civil
Citation Program and the Police Explorers Program. The Crime Prevention Office also takes part in the
crime analysis function and assists in the dissemination of information to other agencies as well as the
general public.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES REVIEW- 2014
Goals met by the Criminal Investigative Division for 2014 included but were not limited to:
Goal One: Crime Reduction
Objective One: Incident reports are reviewed by the Detective Sergeants and assigned to
Detectives for follow up investigation based on solvability factors. Detectives maintained a
clearance rate of 86% of criminal cases assigned. Crime analyses were completed identifying crime
patterns and submitted department-wide for review. Surveillance and proactive operations were
completed by detectives and patrol officers in an effort to prevent, solve, and disrupt the identified
crime patterns.
Objective Two: Cases submitted to the prosecutor’s office met the standards required to gain a
conviction at trial. An Assistant State Attorney Prosecutor was assigned to review all cases
submitted in the City of Port Orange, except for homicides, and detectives conducted follow up on
any cases indentified as needing additional investigation to ensure successful prosecution. There
was a 27% increase in the number of arrests made by the Detective Division.
Objective Three: Information and intelligence was shared and a network was continued with other
agencies to solve crimes of mutual interest. Seventy-four Criminal Intelligence Bulletins were
created and submitted to other agencies. Detectives attended monthly Intelligence meetings with
local, state, and federal agencies.
Objective Four: Detectives maintained an average caseload under 15 open cases for each general
case detective.
Objective Five: During 2014 several strategies were continued to assist in crime reduction. These
strategies included the use of door hangers during canvasses to increase the amount of information
obtained, the use of an in house tip line for the Port Orange Police Department and the use of the
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Crime NTEL database.
Goal Two: Training & Operational Safety
Objective One: During 2014 members of the Criminal Investigation Division were provided the
opportunity to attend advanced training in several areas to improve investigative ability. A total of
990.6 training hours were completed by members of the Division. This represented an increase of
51% in the number of hours dedicated to increased training and education for detectives. All
detectives also underwent training in the writing and execution of search warrants.
Objective Two: Approval was received to continue to outfit the members of the Criminal
Investigation Division with tactical outer carriers for their department issued ballistic vests. These
carriers are designed to offer increased protection and equipment capacity to detectives during the
service of search warrants, arrest warrants, and raids.
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Objective Three: GPS tracking transmitters were updated in 2014 to ensure compliance with FCC
regulations and guidelines.
Objective Four: New composite software was obtained to replace the outdated equipment
previously used. All members of the investigation division were trained on the new software.
Objective Five: Obtained a new computer work station dedicated to the review and downloading
from City surveillance cameras.
Objective Six: Coordinated and received approval for a rental car agreement for use by SIU and the
Crime Suppression Team. This allowed for an increase in the safety and success of surveillance
operations conducted throughout the City.
Goal Three: Evidence
Objective One: Progress was made with purging and properly disposing of property in the custody
of the police department evidence section on cases no longer needed for its evidentiary value or
other legitimate purpose.
Objective Two: One drug and firearm destruction of evidence was conducted in 2014.
Objective Three: A new media burner was obtained for new digital media formats.
Objective Four: A SD card reader was obtained for Cell Phone and Computer related investigations.
Objective Five: A surveillance system for the Police Impound was approved in 2014 and scheduled
for installation in 2015.
GOALS FOR 2015:
Maintain a high case clearance rate by solving 75% of criminal cases.
Open case load of no more than 15 per general case detective.
Continue to increase the investigative and technical ability of detectives through professional
development courses and department training.
Maintain operational capability in surveillance, tracking, and officer safety tactics.
Obtain and update technical and officer safety related equipment for criminal investigations and
evidence.
Maintain the number of arrests made by Detectives.
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Background Investigations / Polygraph
Captain John Jakovenko
The Criminal Investigations Division has been charged with completing background investigations in
addition to their normal investigative duties. The number of background investigations completed
increased 51% from the previous year.
Background Investigations
Law Enforcement Officers
Community Service Officers
Volunteers in Police Service
Victim Advocate Volunteers/Employee
City Administrative Employees
Solicitor Permits
Intern(s)
Police Athletic League
Police Department Custodian
Citizen Police Academy
Business/Community Police Academy
TOTAL
9
0
16
3
0
3
5
0
0
23
0
59
SPECIALTY POSITION REVIEW:
Polygraphist – The agency utilizes a part time officer position to currently perform all polygraph exams.
Eleven exams were administered during 2014. Nine were pre-employment examinations, with one
indication of deception. Two criminal examinations were completed with no indication of deception.
The need for this specialized position will continue for the foreseeable future.
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Statistical Information
Captain John Jakovenko
The Criminal Investigations Division detectives were assigned 703 cases in 2014. Larcenies, burglaries,
and suspicious incidents were the most frequently investigated crimes followed by frauds/forgeries,
missing persons, offenses against children and families and sex offenses. Serious crimes against persons
included one homicide, one forcible sex offense, three robberies, 27 aggravated assaults, 204 burglaries,
880 larcenies, 52 auto thefts and four arsons. Thirty search warrants were obtained in relation to
criminal investigations.
Of the total cases investigated, 139 cases were closed by arrest or complaint affidavit, 505 were closed
by exception or other means and property valued at $313,177.17 was recovered. The 2014 clearance
rate for CID was 86%.
2014 CASE ASSIGNMENTS – BY DISPOSITION*
Cases Assigned
703
Cases Closed by Arrest or Complaint
139
Cases Closed by Exception or Other means
505
Cases Inactive
42
Cases Open
63
Value of recovered property
$313,177.17
*Total cases assigned in 2014 may not equal the sum of the number of cases closed,
inactivated and open in 2014, since cases assigned late in 2013 were investigated and
closed in 2014.
2014 – PART ONE OFFENSES
Homicide
Forcible Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Auto Theft
Arson
Total Part One Offenses
1
1
3
27
204
880
52
4
1,172
Cases assigned and cleared include only those cases assigned for follow up by C.I.D., not the total offenses reported.
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CASES ASSIGNED AND CLEARED BY GENERAL CASE DETECTIVES *
Detective
Brozio
Oliveira
Lamirande
Fields
Fouts
Kenny **
Wallace **
Wenzel **
Kurtz **
Harler **
TOTALS
Cases Open Inactive Cleared By Arrest
7
93
117
101
143
32
46
0
70
94
703
0
10
12
13
8
11
9
0
0
0
63
0
5
2
6
6
2
1
0
11
9
42
7
90
114
91
129
19
39
1
61
93
644
By
Complaint
0
10
9
11
5
0
2
0
4
10
51
0
15
12
12
15
4
3
0
15
12
88
Documentation Unfounded
By
Clearance
Only
Exception
Rate
4
28
71
29
26
3
16
0
13
28
218
2
2
6
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
16
1
35
16
38
82
11
18
1
28
41
271
100%
86%
89%
83%
90%
59%
80%
100%
85%
91%
All CID 86%
* Cases initiated in 2013 but cleared in 2014 are not included in total cases assigned. Total clearance rates reflect carry over
cases from 2013. Cases assigned to SIU members are not reflected in this table – see SIU section.
** Detectives assigned to C.I.D. for only a portion of 2014.
DETECTIVE
Brozio
Oliveira
Lamirande
Fields
Fouts
Kenny **
Wallace **
Wenzel **
Kurtz **
Harler **
TOTALS
RPT SUP
3
24
4
197
26 172
5
233
7
331
1
75
11
69
0
1
2
145
5
173
64 1420
2014 DETECTIVES ANNUAL ACTIVITY
FEL MIS
SPR
MPR VAC
0
0
0
0
201.60
9
1
$39,635.86
3
176.40
10
1
$4,549.00
4
117.60
11
1
$28,230.00
3
162.60
4
1
$138,495.00 5
25.20
0
0
$3,094.00
1
50.40
1
1
$34,603.00
3
50.40
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
$62,941.31
3
50.40
10
2
$1,629.00
2
75.60
50
7
$313,177.17 24 910.20
.
** Detectives were assigned to C.I.D. for only a portion of 2014
Legend
RPT
SUP
FEL
MIS
SPR
MPR
Incident Reports
Supplemental Reports
Felony Arrests
Misdemeanor Arrests
Stolen Property Recovered
Missing Persons Recovered
CA
VAC
SCK
TRN
Complaint Affidavit
Vacation Hours Used
Sick Hours Used
Training Hours Completed
78
SCK
0
42.00
0
0
0
84.00
0
0
201.40
24.70
352.10
TRN
65.00
175.20
108.80
311.00
184.00
21.90
14.50
0
41.20
69.00
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Homeland Security and Intelligence
Captain John Jakovenko
Detective Eric Fields is the designated Homeland Security Officer for the Port Orange Police Department.
Homeland Security is a large and concerted effort to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure and resilient
against terrorism and other hazards. Protecting the citizens of Port Orange and those citizens abroad is
a founding principle of the Port Orange Police Department and of the highest priority. The process of
intelligence gathering, intelligence sharing, investigations, and interdiction are some of the techniques
implemented to prevent terrorism and all hazards which pose a threat to the population.
In 2014, the Port Orange Police Department has continued efforts in sharing information with the
Intelligence Community. Intelligence generated and received is kept secure and in compliance with
Departmental Policies as well as 28 CFR Part 23. This security level of the intelligence files are kept on a
dedicated server and this file is accessible only by personnel designated by the Chief of Police. This
ensures the security and integrity of the information maintained. Any intelligence gathered by the Port
Orange Police Department with National Security implications are forwarded to the Joint Terrorism Task
Force which is stationed in the Daytona Beach Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigations for followup and/or documentation.
The Port Orange Police Department continues to ensure Sworn Personnel are informed of current
threats, hazards, and trends in Homeland Security issues. This information sharing occurs during
quarterly in-service training, roll call briefings, and through email correspondence. Periodic purges have
been timely, and complied with policy and procedures.
Moving forward, the Port Orange Police Department has established goals for 2015 in the area of
Homeland Security and Intelligence. These goals include continued intelligence sharing with the Central
Florida Intelligence Exchange, strengthening of relationships with the Joint Terrorism Task Force,
independent training for personnel designated to Homeland Security and Intelligence, and remaining
informed of trends which pose threats to the security of our citizens.
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Investigative Fund Report
Captain John Jakovenko
Beginning balance for 2014
Total funds expended
Total deposits
Ending Balance
$2,000.00
$368.00
$0
$1,632.00
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Special Investigations Unit
Sergeant Warren E Carman III
The Special Investigations Unit (S.I.U.) consists of one sergeant and two detectives. This unit is primarily
responsible for investigating crime related to narcotics, vice, liquor law violations, and Internet crimes.
The Special Investigations Unit maintains all criminal intelligence information concerning special interest
groups such as motorcycle gangs, street gangs, and other organizations linked to criminal activity in
addition to all narcotics intelligence files.
The Special Investigations Unit self-initiated or was assigned 25 cases during the year 2014 and
generated 15 felony arrests and 2 felony complaint affidavits. Of those cases, 12 were closed either by
arrest or complaint affidavit and 12 cases were closed exceptionally or by documentation only, resulting
in a clearance rate of 96% for 2014. One case remains open into 2015.
S.I.U. prepared and executed 15 narcotics related search warrants in 2014. S.I.U.’s inter-agency
cooperation has been of substantial benefit to the community-wide effort to combat drug activity. S.I.U.
continues to work in conjunction with other local agencies such as: the F.B.I. Safe Streets Task Force,
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Volusia Bureau of Investigations, Volusia County Narcotics Task
Forces and Probation and Parole. During 2014, S.I.U. received and/or generated a total of 127 Narcotics
Intelligence reports in addition to 29 criminal intelligence reports. Of these 127 narcotics intelligence
reports, 108 were closed either by search warrants, arrests, complaint affidavits, documentation reports
or as unfounded. Nineteen intelligence reports remain open going into 2015.
In 2012, the Florida Legislature passed new laws re-classifying synthetic cannabis and bath salts as
Schedule I narcotics. S.I.U. initiated checks at all 21 retail establishments within the City to verify
compliance with the updated laws. As the list of prohibited substances continues to be amended, S.I.U.
continues to inspect the 21 establishments ensuring compliance.
Additional Investigations:
In addition to Narcotics Investigations, S.I.U. also investigated cases as assigned through the Criminal
Investigative Division and participated in all major case investigations as requested.
Additional Programs and Resources:
Outdoor Domestic Eradication Program: S.I.U. conducted multiple narcotics investigations during 2014
relating to the unlawful cultivation of cannabis. These investigations resulted in the confiscation of 167
cannabis plants as well as 33.88 pounds of processed cannabis. As a result of these investigations and
seizures, S.I.U. requested federal reimbursement for the investigative expenses involved in these cases
and received $750.00.
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COMPLETED GOALS FOR 2014:
Continued an aggressive program of gathering intelligence, detecting ongoing trends or patterns
indicating criminal activity and developing sources of information, from ongoing investigations and
outside sources.
Improved communication with the Patrol Division and the Crime Suppression Team in an effort to
increase and encourage the flow of both criminal and narcotics intelligence between the divisions.
Coordinated and shared information with neighboring agencies to enhance the intelligence base
community-wide.
Continued participation in the County Meth Team and provided training as necessary for our
participating officers.
GOALS FOR 2015:
Obtain additional audio/video surveillance equipment.
Actively recruit confidential informants and sources of information from within the community.
Continue to increase teamwork and cooperation with Patrol and the newly formed Criminal
Suppression Team, along with furthering the development of relationships with outside
agencies/task forces.
Pursue additional, assignment-specific education for newly assigned Detectives.
Continue participation in the County-wide Meth Lab team and additional training for Port
Orange Officers in this area is planned for 2015.
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SIU ACTIVITY STATISTICS 2014
Total Arrests
Knock and Search
Felony Arrests
Misdemeanor Arrests
Total Cases
Supplemental Reports
16
14
15
1
25
111
Field Interrogation Cards
Confidential Informants Obtained
Buy / Walk
Felony Complaints
Misdemeanor Complaints
Background Checks
Intel Reports Closed
108 Search Warrants
0
1
2
1
1
8
15
*Total cases included self-initiated and assigned cases.
CASE ASSIGNMENTS ANNUAL STATISTICS 2014
Detective
Dorman**
Carman **
Wenzel
Wallace**
Harler **
Totals
Cases Open Inactive Cleared
8
0
7
7
3
25
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
6
7
3
24
By
By
Documentation Unfounded
By
Clearance
Arrest Complaint
Only
Exception
Rate
0
0
3
6
2
11
0
0
0
0
1
1
8
0
3
1
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
100%
N/A
85%
100%
N/A
96%
**Detectives were assigned to SIU only a portion of 2014
.
*Total cases include those that were assigned through C.I.D. as well as self initiated cases.
Cases investigated in 2013 but cleared in 2014 are not included in total cases assigned.
SIU DETECTIVES ANNUAL ACTIVITY 2014
Detective
RPT
SUP
FEL
MIS
CA
SPR
MPR
VAC
SCK
Dorman **
Carman **
Wenzel
Wallace **
Harler **
Totals
3
0
6
23
3
35
15
0
31
58
7
111
0
0
3
10
2
15
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
50.40
0
145.79
56.20
8.40
260.79
84.00
0
14.71
32.60
16.08
147.39
Legend
RPT
SUP
FEL
MIS
SCK
Incident Reports
Supplemental Reports
Felony Arrests
Misdemeanor Arrests
Sick Hours Used
CA
Complaint Affidavit
SPR Stolen Property Recovered
MPR Missing Persons Recovered
VAC Vacation Hours Used
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NARCOTIC SEIZURES 2014
Cannabis:
Cocaine:
Cannabis Plants:
Crack / Cocaine
Methadone:
Xanax:
33.88 pounds
0
167
0
4
0
New Legend
Other Schedule IV
Meth lab components
Meth Labs
Hydrocodone
Oxycodone:
0
14
118.2 gm Meth Oil
10
10
13
ASSET FORFEITURES 2014
Motor Vehicles:
Cash:
0
$1,617.00
Guns:
Misc. property:
0
0
SEARCH WARRANTS:
The Special Investigations Unit prepared and executed 15 search warrants in 2014. This number includes
search warrants prepared for members of the Port Orange Police Department Criminal Investigation
Division and Patrol Division for other criminal investigations.
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Administrative Review Confidential Informants
Captain John Jakovenko
In 2014, the Port Orange Police Department Special Investigations Unit complied with all internal
administrative policies related to the recruitment and use of confidential informants. A review has been
conducted involving department policies, personnel training, as well as law revisions, which are received
from several sources.
The Special Investigations Unit did recruit one documented confidential informant during 2014.
The confidential informant files are maintained separately from other agency records to prevent
compromise and protect the integrity of the file system. Detective Sergeant Warren Carman and
handles all informant responsibilities within the Special Investigations Unit.
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Evidence Section
Community Service Officer Deborah M. Lanni
The Evidence section is staffed by one State Certified Evidence Specialist, one community service officer
and one part time reserve officer, who are responsible for the storage and maintenance of all evidence
and property. CSO/Evidence Specialist Deborah Lanni is the evidence custodian for the Department. The
evidence section provides all copies of videocassettes, micro-cassette tapes, and CD media for the State
Attorney’s Office and local attorneys. Additional duties include the processing of all property seized
under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (FCFA), maintaining the police impound facility,
administering the lawful destruction of illegal drugs and weapons that are no longer of evidentiary value
and assembling unclaimed property for auction. The evidence section provides the documentation,
collection and preservation of physical evidence as well as preparing photographic displays of
evidentiary and administrative value. The Evidence Section is a member of the Property and Evidence
Association of Florida (PEAF).
The Evidence section received a total of 6,469 submissions in 2014. These submissions contained
39,501 individual items of evidence and property to be processed in connection with 1,588 felonies,
1,571 misdemeanors and 934 miscellaneous cases. A total of 1,547 audio and videotapes were copied
for the prosecutor’s office and defense counsel in compliance with public records requests.
The Evidence section processed and prepared 219 submissions to the F.D.L.E. crime laboratory during
the year. Three hundred and forty-four submissions were referred to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
for automated fingerprint analysis for comparison to known individuals.
Evidence/Property Submissions 2014
Evidence / Property Submissions
Exhibits
Number of Individual Items
Felony
Misdemeanor
Miscellaneous Cases
6,469
9,962
39,501
1,588
1,571
934
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Evidence Assignments 2014
Field Sobriety Tapes Recorded for Trial
CDR/DVD (Video/Audio/Photo Formats)
Rolls of Film Developed or Prepared
Redaction of Audio/Video (Audacity Software Program)
S.A.O. Requests for Information/ Evidence
Submission to FDLE Laboratories
Automated Fingerprint Lab Submissions
Supplemental Reports/ Documents Prepared
Email/Fax Requests
Digital Photographs of Evidence Printed
Forfeiture Cases Processed
Cases Closed
197
1,648
0
0
895
219
344
652
12
1,561
27
2,103
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES REVIEW - 2014:
Goals met by the Evidence Section for 2014 included but were not limited to:
Goal One: Purge and Disposal
Reducing the amount of stored property that is no longer of evidentiary value was a priority in 2014 and
will remain a priority in 2015. Two thousand one hundred and three cases were closed this year leading
to the completion of one narcotics/firearms destruct. The Evidence Section will be conducting an
ongoing purging process in order to remain ahead of the influx of evidentiary items turned in during the
year.
Goal Two: Advanced Technology
During 2014 a Forensic Evidence Drying Cabinet was researched and obtained to prevent cross
contamination of evidence. This equipment also protects evidence personnel from bacteria and viruses.
A computer workstation was also obtained for access to CJIS and E-Agent.
GOALS FOR 2015:
Ensure that all property in the custody of the police department evidence section continues to be
purged and properly disposed of within six months of the date the case is no longer needed for its
evidentiary value or other legitimate purpose.
Complete one drug/firearm destruct in the evidence section.
Certification of evidence personnel in fingerprint processing
Complete the installation of video surveillance at the Police Impound
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Crime Prevention & Education
Officer Serena Besuden
This is the tenth year the Port Orange Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit has been in operation.
The mission of the Crime Prevention Office is to anticipate, recognize and appraise crime risks and
initiate preventative action to remove or reduce that risk by developing proactive crime prevention
programs within our community in a courteous and professional manner. One police officer trained as a
Certified Crime Prevention Practitioner staffs this office.
The Department’s crime prevention efforts are designed to enhance public safety and Crime Prevention
through education, environmental design and enforcement. The local residential and business
communities are educated about crime prevention and police department services through activities
that include safety information, exhibition tables at City sponsored events, the City’s website, safety
presentations, workshops, and citizen alerts via the Citizen Observer website, Facebook and Twitter.
In 2014, crime prevention presentations/activities were offered to reach all segments and age groups
within the community. Activities included:
Regular attendance at each of the eighty- two community Homeowner Association meetings
Member of the Alliance of Port Orange Homeowners Associations
Safety presentations at community events and churches, tours of police headquarters
Senior Citizen Well-Being Classes
Citizen Observer Alerts Distribution
Posting of safety tips, crime alerts and upcoming programs on Facebook and Twitter
Provide Assistance and Attendance at Neighborhood Watch meetings
Instructing S.A.F.E. Self Defense classes
Stranger danger programs
Child I-Dent Fingerprinting Program
Bicycle Safety programs
Crime Prevention Art Contest
Bicycle Safety Rodeo
National Night Out Against Crime Block Party
Wanderer’s Assist Program
Leaders as Readers program
Attended monthly Volusia County Intelligence Meetings
Free Gunlock Program
Free Bicycle Helmet Program
Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education Presentations at area schools / NOPE Task Force
McGruff appearances
Attendance at City of Port Orange special events, such as, Kids Days, Family Days, etc.
Semi-annual Bank Robbery training conducted in all 29 Port Orange Banks
Promote the use of the Port Orange Police Crime Tip Line to Port Orange residents
After Hours Alcohol Permit inspections and compliance
Assist with the annual Citizen Police Academy
Perform school security audits of all ten public schools
Participation and coordination of the semi- annual National Prescription Drug Take Back effort
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ACTIVITY 2014
HOA Meeting Attended
Special Events Attended
Class Surveys Conducted
Number of Children Fingerprinted for Child I-Dent Program
Citizen Tours of Police Station
Number of Persons Documented for “Wanderer’s Program
Number of McGruff Educational Classes
Number of Security Surveys Completed for Schools
Public Service Announcements
Citizen Observer Registrants
Neighborhood Watch Meetings
Neighborhood Problems
Crime Prevention Art Contest (6 elementary schools participated)
National Night Out Participants
Free Bike Helmets Given Away
S.A.F.E. - Self Defense Awareness Classes (Participants)
Safety Classes
Bank Robbery Training classes
After Hour Permits
Facebook Followers
Number
104
44
619
1,975
28
69 issued/587 total
17
10
25
1,945
30
31
1,212 students
3,700/4,200
605
20 (627 Participants)
83
11
9
3,059
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2015:
For 2015, the Crime Prevention Office will continue to develop and perpetuate its commitment to
proactive crime prevention programs. This office will continue to provide quality programs by
responding to the needs of the community.
OBJECTIVES:
Continued security education efforts to residents and visitors alike, to ensure that they are
keeping their vehicles, homes and businesses locked and secured.
Continued participation in attending Homeowner Association meetings. Assisting in the
formation of Neighborhood Watch Programs to include current and newly constructed
subdivisions.
Continue to promote the Citizen Observer Alert Network Program, Facebook, Twitter, Port
Orange Police Crime Tip Line, CrimeReports.com, and Crimemapping.com through community
meetings, public safety announcements, newsletters and safety classes.
Continue to promote the Wander’s Assist Program
Expand crime prevention education to our citizens through safety presentations within
communities and churches, public service announcements and citizen alerts.
Continue to work closely and assist the Victim Advocates Office in their efforts to provide
services to our elderly citizens and families of domestic violence.
Continue to work towards organizing a Bicycle Rodeo with the assistance of our Traffic Unit to
be conducted sometime in the fall of 2015.
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OBJECTIVES CONTINUED:
Continue to educate safety and awareness to women through the teaching of the SAFE
Women’s Self Defense Class. Strive to increase the number of participants through Citizen
Observer alerts, electronic sign board, and at community safety meetings.
Continue to work with the Alliance of Port Orange Home Owners Association to increase the
amount of HOA membership.
Continue to educate middle school and high school students about narcotic drug overdose by
participating in the NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education) presentations
conducted in the schools.
Continue to conduct annual security audits on all elementary and secondary schools. This will
also include updating all school staff contact information, updating maps and Knox box
locations.
Continue to use City of Port Orange special events, such as Family Days and Kids Days, to
promote bicycle safety and child safety by fitting children with free bicycle helmets and
fingerprinting children through the Child ID Program.
Continue to work with city code enforcement to assist its citizens with any and all
neighborhood complaints, concerns, and code violations.
Continue to assist patrol officers with resolving neighbor disputes and mediation.
Continue to meet with bank officials/ staff to conduct semi- annual robbery training and
update bank contact information.
Utilize the newly obtained Drug Take back drop box to assist the community year round
Re-establish the Safe-T-Sam program
AWARD: In 2014, the Wal-Mart Foundation Local Facility Giving Program selected the Port Orange
Police Department to receive $1,000 in funding towards a program which strengthens the local
community. This funding was utilized to launch a program, Drug Collection Unit, which significantly
reduces prescription drugs that are either no longer needed or outdated. A prescription Drug Drop Box
was purchased for $1,000 and installed in the lobby of the Police Department. Citizens can properly
dispose of their expired medications at the Police Department Monday through Friday between 8:00 am
and 6:00 pm. Police Department staff empty the drop box regularly and properly dispose of said
medications. This program not only helps the environment but will also deter the usage of prescription
drugs by unintended parties.
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Juvenile Civil Citation Program
Officer Serena L. Besuden
Officers continued to utilize the Juvenile Civil Citation (JCC) Program during 2014 as a means to combat
delinquency and attempt to provide front-end alternatives to juveniles in the Criminal Justice System. In
2014, twenty three (23) JCC citations were issued. Fifteen (15) juveniles were eligible for the JCC
program and successfully completed the program. Eight (8) juveniles were not eligible for the JCC
program based on prior criminal history or non-compliance with the JCC program guidelines. These
juveniles were referred to the State Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution. The JCC Program has
been a valuable tool aiding first time offenders from procuring a criminal history. JCC Program
community service assignments, previously conducted at the Police Department, have been reassigned
to the Civil Citation Coordinator. Of the fifteen (15) juveniles who completed the JCC program, there
were zero repeat offenders. This reflects a 100% success rate in preventing future crimes by these
juveniles.
Department of Juvenile Justice Database
During 2014, the Port Orange Police Department continued to use the Department of Juvenile Justice
Prevention Web database to input, report and track juvenile delinquency activities. This database
verifies the participant’s eligibility for the program and is used for tracking purposes. This reporting
process is in compliance with Florida State Statute 985.12 and Port Orange Police Officers continue to
access this database to conduct criminal history checks and view terms of probation while in contact
with the offending juvenile.
Statistics for 2014
Total Number of Citations Issued
Number of Juveniles Eligible
Number of Juveniles Not Eligible
Number of Parent Conferences
Number of Referrals to Teen Court
Number of Referrals to State Attorney
Number of Juveniles Completing JCC Program
23
15
8
23
3
5
15
In 2014, the Port Orange police continued its use of the Department of Juvenile Justice JCC Brochure
that was created in order to educate the parents and juveniles involved in the program. The brochure
explains the terms of the Juvenile Civil Citation, the benefits of participating in the JCC program,
Community Service Worksite information and updated contact information for the JCC officer staffing
this position.
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