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2017.03.21 Work Session Packet (2nd) Posted: March 17, 2017 City Council Second Work Session Agenda March 21, 2017 Immediately following the City Council meeting Conference Room A Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on March 21, 2017 in Conference Room A at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. I. Attendance Council members Staff ____ LaRoche ____ Norris ____ Parsons ____ Therres ____ Adams ____ Revering ____ Budziszewski ____ Gilchrist ____ Dahl ____ Serres ____ Deshler ____ Kolb II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items: 1. Police Department 2016 Annual Report 2. Constituent issues update 3. New business* 4. Announcements* * Denotes no supporting information included in the packet. III. Adjournment The work session adjourned at ______ p.m. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531- 1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529. 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov 2016 ANNUAL REPORT Service with Compassion, Integrity and Professionalism. Table of Contents .....................................2 LeƩ er from the Chief ...............................3 Patrol Division .........................................4 Criminal StaƟ sƟ cs ....................................5 Service Calls and CitaƟ ons .......................6 InvesƟ gaƟ ons Unit/SWAT ........................7 Tra ffi c Unit/Records Unit .........................8 K9 Unit ....................................................9 Explorer Post #3950 .................................10 CSO Unit/Support Services ......................11 Animal Control Offi cer .............................12 Reserve Unit ............................................13 Awards & ExcepƟ onal Performances .......14-15 Photos .....................................................16 2 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s : Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 3 LETTER FROM THE CHIEF March 11, 2017 Ms. Anne Norris City Manager – City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Dr. N. Crystal, MN 55422 Dear Ms. Norris, As you will see in this report, the Crystal Police Department had a busy 2016. Offi cers responded to 30,860 calls for service and the men and women of the Crystal Police conƟ nued to deliver high quality, professional police services. The year started with a ceremony in which several department members were promoted to new posiƟ ons – Doug Leslin was sworn in as Deputy Chief. Also, Pete Underthun became the new Patrol Lieutenant and Offi cers Adam Harrer and MaƩ Marson were promoted to Sergeant (Pictured: Deputy Chief Leslin is congratulated by Mayor Jim Adams as Lieutenant Underthun and Sergeant Harrer look on.). In police work, there is no subsƟ tute for experience. Offi cers learn from their supervisors and partners how to handle the myriad of calls for service on a daily basis. We are fortunate in the City of Crystal to have a tradiƟ on of high standards for our offi cers. That standard was set by our predecessors many years ago. With the promoƟ ons of Deputy Chief Leslin, Lieutenant Underthun, Sergeant Harrer and Sergeant Marson, along with all of the men and women of the Crystal Police Department, that tradiƟ on will conƟ nue. Many community events were held in 2016 including the 2nd Annual “Run for Rocco” 5K event and Bowling for Rocco. We kicked off a new program enƟ tled “Coff ee with a Cop,” a partnership with city businesses that gives residents the opportunity to spend Ɵ me visiƟ ng with patrol offi cers over a cup of coff ee. This program has been a great success and will expand in 2017. Also, community meeƟ ngs were held to discuss police body cameras. AƩ ending residents provided valuable input as we plan and set policy. There are many opportuniƟ es to get involved with department-sponsored events. These events require acƟ ve parƟ cipaƟ on to be a success. I am thankful that Crystal residents are engaged and enjoy working together to keep our city a safe place to live, work and raise children. It is my honor and privilege to report the accomplishments of the Crystal Police Department in 2016. On behalf of the men and women of the department, we look forward to conƟ nuing our service to Crystal residents. Sincerely, Stephanie K. Revering Chief of Police Crystal Police Department 4 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report Patrol offi cers and sergeants respond to 911 calls, medical emergencies, crimes in progress, ciƟ zen concerns, requests for assistance, vehicle crashes and a variety of other emergency and non-emergency requests. During the 2016 calendar year, the Patrol Division responded to 30,860 requests for service. When not engaged in service requests, the patrol unit focuses on proacƟ ve patrol. Offi cers iniƟ ate business visits, vacaƟ on home checks, traffi c stops and park patrols, creaƟ ng posiƟ ve contacts with community members while interrupƟ ng criminal acƟ vity. In 2016, the Patrol Division made 1,444 arrests for misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony level crimes, warrants and court order violaƟ ons. Of all arrests, 197 were made for driving while impaired and related crimes. The Patrol Division uses vehicle stops proacƟ vely, conducƟ ng numerous vehicle contacts for motorist safety, suspicious circumstances, traffi c violaƟ ons, vehicle equipment safety concerns and criminal violaƟ ons. These stops led to warnings, citaƟ ons, arrests, seizures of illegal drugs, recovery of stolen property, interrupƟ on of crimes and the apprehension of wanted criminals. Many stops are posiƟ ve encounters with the community that advance department safety goals. Every vehicle stop increases the Patrol Division’s visibility. In 2016, the division took important steps toward embracing the Six Pillars developed by the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. The Crystal Police Department was awarded a federal grant for two addiƟ onal posiƟ ons, which will provide expanded supervision of the patrol division. Once hired and promoted, the two new sergeants will provide more consistent supervisor shiŌ coverage, greater guidance and mentoring for young offi cers with fast and direct contact with a supervisor when needed. Also in 2016, the division began designing and implemenƟ ng a body worn camera program. It is currently designing the policy and evaluaƟ ng equipment. Feedback from a community meeƟ ng and online survey will directly inﬂ uence how the body worn cameras are used. The patrol division will touch base with the community for further input as the program progresses. Each Crystal Police Department offi cer has crisis intervenƟ on training. De-escalaƟ on techniques for conﬂ ict resoluƟ on are emphasized. The training reinforces current techniques and enhances the division’s role as community caretakers. When the community calls, the Patrol Division is focused on service with compassion, integrity and professionalism. PATROL DIVISION Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 5 CRIMINAL STATISTICS PART I CRIMES 2013 2014 2015 2016 Homicide 0 0 1 0 Rape 5 2 5 2 Robbery 16 14 8 8 Aggravated Assault 8 19 28 20 Burglary 60 88 49 69 Larceny/TheŌ 423 463 442 388 Auto TheŌ 35 31 23 31 Arson 3 5 4 0 TOTAL 550 622 560 518 PART II CRIMES 2013 2014 2015 2016 Assault 173 203 166 154 Forgery/CounterfeiƟ ng 22 25 35 6 Fraud 96 134 126 112 Embezzlement 0 1 0 0 Possess Stolen Property 10 13 7 14 Vandalism 124 126 129 102 Weapons 7 11 11 15 ProsƟ tuƟ on 0 1 1 0 Criminal Sexual Conduct 22 21 9 16 NarcoƟ cs 85 103 101 125 Gambling 1 0 0 0 Family/Children 5 3 4 3 DWI 276 209 214 197 Liquor ViolaƟ ons 15 13 8 20 Disorderly Conduct 54 60 83 51 Vagrancy 0 0 0 0 Other Off enses 99 101 100 111 TOTAL 989 1,024 994 1,444 Total Part I and Part II Crimes: 1,962 in 2016 6 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report SERVICE CALLS MOVING/NON-MOVING CITATIONS 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 30,681 32,464 32,803 31,624 34,362 31,077 30,860 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 5,369 6,199 6,133 6,626 6,230 5,798 5,771 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 7 Lieutenant Derrick Hacker supervises the InvesƟ gaƟ ons Unit of the Crystal Police Department. In 2016, the InvesƟ gaƟ ons Unit reviewed more than 1,000 reports. These reports are submiƩ ed from Crystal patrol offi cers, Hennepin County Child ProtecƟ on, Hennepin County Adult ProtecƟ on and other various outside Law Enforcement agencies. WEST METRO SWAT TEAM The Crystal Police Department partners with the ciƟ es of Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale to provide criƟ cal incident and high- risk warrant service to a metropolitan populaƟ on of more than 75,000 ciƟ zens. There are currently 27 police offi cers assigned to the West Metro SWAT Team. Assigned offi cers are full- Ɵ me members of their respecƟ ve police departments and parƟ cipate with the team as an addiƟ onal duty. The Crystal Police Department currently has seven offi cers and one negoƟ ator assigned to the West Metro Swat Team. Team members are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Offi cers are selected for the team based on excepƟ onal work performance and competency. The SWAT Team responds to high-risk situaƟ ons such as: • High-Risk Warrant Service • Barricaded Suspect • Hostage SituaƟ on • Suicidal Subjects In 2016, the team had approximately 150 hours of specialized training in various areas in regards to emergency response and special weapons and tacƟ cs. INVESTIGATIONS UNIT The Crystal Police Department InvesƟ gaƟ ons Unit includes: • Three criminal invesƟ gators • One narcoƟ cs invesƟ gator assigned to the Northwest Metro Drug Task Force • One DARE / SRO offi cer / part-Ɵ me invesƟ gator In addiƟ on to invesƟ gaƟ ng case reports, the unit manages vehicle forfeitures for DWI and qualifying felonies; oversees, coordinates and conducts compliance checks of local businesses regarding the sale of tobacco and alcohol; reviews and approves ﬁ rearm permits to purchase; oversees and invesƟ gates local predatory off enders; and coordinates and conducts compliance checks at local pawn shops. INVESTIGATIONS UNIT/ WEST METRO SWAT 8 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report TRAFFIC UNIT/ RECORDS UNIT The Crystal Police Department Traffi c Enforcement Unit is geared towards making Crystal a safer place to live and work. The unit is commiƩ ed to working with other agencies through the Hennepin County Traffi c Advisory CommiƩ ee (HCTAC), Hennepin County Traffi c Enforcement Group (HCTEG) and the Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) iniƟ aƟ ve. Tra ffi c Offi cer Mason Barland worked many such projects this year, coordinaƟ ng all HCTEG events countywide and two high-visibility traffi c enforcement projects in Crystal to coincide with the Crystal Frolics. For the second year in a row, Offi cer Barland serves as the director of the HCTEG and was re-elected to the board of directors for the HCTAC. This year, Offi cer Barland conducted signiﬁ cant traffi c safety enforcement while also assisƟ ng the patrol division with high priority calls for service. This year Offi cer Barland worked many roadside commercial vehicle inspecƟ ons. Last year, Offi cer Barland conducted 301 truck inspecƟ ons, this year he logged 350. More than 1,500 violaƟ ons were noted. The Traffi c Unit’s public educaƟ on eff orts include Offi cer Barland wriƟ ng quarterly traffi c safety arƟ cles, Cable 12 News interviews and conducƟ ng safety training for city pool crossing guards and Forest Elementary students. Offi cer Barland was honored this year for his eff orts as the 2015 Traffi c Safety Offi cer of the Year by the Hennepin County Chiefs of Police. This award follows two recogniƟ on level awards from that group. The Records Unit maintains the records of all incidents and arrests documented by the Crystal Police Department. TRAFFIC UNIT RECORDS UNIT The unit is comprised of three full-Ɵ me and two part-Ɵ me administraƟ ve employees. The Crystal Police Department is fortunate to have a dedicated staff of civilian employees in the Records Unit who consistently maintain a high level of service to our internal and external customers and produce a high-quality product. • Processing police-related data requests. • Processing gun permit applicaƟ ons. • Processing employee and volunteer backgrounds checks. • Handling inquiries by ciƟ zens at the front service counter. • Processing dog licenses. • Transcribing offi cer dictaƟ ons and statements. • Answering all incoming department phone calls. • Submiƫ ng cases to the city and county aƩ orney. • Processing daily mail to department members. • Processing bi-weekly payroll. • Compiling monthly staƟ sƟ cs. • Entering/audiƟ ng informaƟ on in the NaƟ onal Crime InformaƟ on Center system. RECORDS UNIT DUTIES: Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 9 K9 UNIT K9 Rocco has proudly served the City of Crystal for four years and conƟ nues to improve in his many roles. The Crystal Police Department K9 Unit is responsible for patrol acƟ viƟ es along with providing assistance to specialty divisions. Throughout 2016, this included 56 deployments assisƟ ng patrol offi cers, drug task force and the SWAT Unit. Of those 56 deployments, 18 arrests were directly aƩ ributed to the use of K9 Rocco. These arrests included suspects in the City of Crystal and in neighboring ciƟ es. Especially notable is Rocco’s tracking ability during high-risk situaƟ ons. K9 Rocco was recognized for safely tracking and locaƟ ng a suspect wanted for assault who was armed with a butcher knife. Rocco is a local celebrity, so the unit hands out two disƟ nct trading cards (above). Collect the set by giving Offi cer Kusick and K9 Rocco a wave when you see them on patrol. To keep up with changing laws and training methods, Rocco received approximately 200 hours of training. As the K9 Unit excels in their role, their experience is being recognized. The unit is training newly-hired offi cers in police canine patrol tacƟ cs, as well as new offi cers in Crystal and neighboring agencies. When K9 Rocco is not working, he is visiƟ ng Crystal residents. He enjoys socializaƟ on and loves to play with people whenever he gets a chance. Rocco conƟ nues to make friends throughout the community. In the past year, Rocco was a hit at the Crystal Frolics, Night to Unite and various public demonstraƟ ons. Rocco is looking forward to the upcoming year where he will meet more Crystal ciƟ zens. Community events such as the Run for Rocco and Bowl for Rocco are being organized. 10 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report Advisors to Explorer Post #3950 in 2016: CommiƩ ee Chair/Advisor: Sgt. Brandon Dorr Advisors include offi cers Julie Severson, Bryan Elfstrom, Jake Albers and Caleb Selin. Advisors/Former Crystal Explorers include offi cers Alex Tingle and Tim Simon. EXPLORER POST #3950 Toys for Tots delivery to KARE 11, December 2016. Explorers learn many valuable skills throughout the year, such as teamwork, dedicaƟ on and communicaƟ on. As much as the program focuses on compeƟ Ɵ on and community events, it is also focuses on individual professional development. Explorers parƟ cipate in mock job interviews and receive feedback on their current resumes. Skills learned in the program are invaluable for those pursuing law enforcement or any other career. The Crystal Police Explorer Post is a career exploraƟ on program for youth ages 14-21. Explorers go on ridealongs with police offi cers, deliverer Toys for Tots to the KARE 11 tent for the holidays and volunteer at several yearly community events such as Crystal Frolics, Minnesota Night to Unite, the Airport Open House, the Anoka Halloween parade and several events within and outside Crystal. Tf T td li t KARE 11 D b 2016 In 2016, the Explorers competed in the MN Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in April in Rochester, Minn. Emergency First Aid – 1st place Taser – 2nd place Bomb Scene Search – 3rd place Crime PrevenƟ on – 4th place In July 2016, the Explorers competed in the NaƟ onal Law Enforcement Exploring Conference in Flagstaff , Ariz. Crime Scene Search – 3rd place Crisis NegoƟ aƟ on – 5th place Explorer Post #3950 trained all year to compete against hundreds of other posts throughout Minnesota and naƟ onwide in scenarios such as Arrest and Search, Traffi c Accident, White Collar Crime and many more. This was the post’s second Ɵ me at naƟ onal compeƟ Ɵ on and they were able to meet and compete with hundreds of other Explorers from all over the United States and Puerto Rico. Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 11 Crystal Police Department Support Services Manager MaƩ Haga provides the department’s technical support, maintains the property and evidence funcƟ ons and supervises the CSO Unit. AddiƟ onally, the support services manager is responsible for jail administraƟ on, oversight of Crystal’s building security SUPPORT SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS UNIT The Crystal Police Department Community Service Offi cers (CSO) Unit responds to calls for service that do not require the assistance of a sworn police offi cer. In 2016, CSOs responded to 7,092 calls for service. The CSO Unit is also charged with the care and custody of prisoners held at the Crystal Police Department’s temporary holding facility. CSOs process, photograph and ﬁ ngerprint arrestees of the Crystal Police Department. In 2016, CSOs began using an updated LiveScan electronic ﬁ ngerprint machine provided by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which allows prints to be captured faster and with more accuracy. In 2016, the Crystal Police Department CSO Unit processed 366 prisoners through its temporary holding facility. The Crystal Police Department CSOs also enforce city codes and ordinances, parƟ cularly in the area of parking and vehicle storage. Working with the City of Crystal’s community development staff , the CSO Unit invesƟ gated 205 code enforcement cases in 2016. systems, crime analysis and runs the Crystal Police Department’s social media accounts. In 2016, Haga oversaw the ordering and implementaƟ on of the department’s new squad video system. The new system allows the patrol ﬂ eet to capture incidents in high deﬁ niƟ on, while allowing for faster wireless uploads and easier administraƟ on. The system will also integrate with the body-worn cameras that the Crystal Police Department is researching for deployment in 2017. During 2016, the department also conƟ nued transiƟ oning its patrol ﬂ eet to a new mobile data device, uƟ lizing a cheaper, more rugged tablet in place of previously issued laptops. In 2016, the support services manager also implemented an iPhone applicaƟ on that captures audio, video and photo evidence – and allows for the secure transfer of that evidence to a permanent digital storage soluƟ on. The Crystal Police Department’s Facebook, TwiƩ er and Nextdoor accounts are primarily supported by the support services manager. Social media accounts are used to distribute safety Ɵ ps and urgent safety and event informaƟ on. In 2016, the department’s Facebook page showed a 47% increase in followers, from about 2,100 to about 3,100 followers at the end of the year, with TwiƩ er also showing an increase. During 2016, offi cers of the Crystal Police Department entered approximately 3,625 items into the property and evidence room. Haga also processed roughly 5,675 digital photographs and 3,400 audio recordings. CSO UNIT/ SUPPORT SERVICES 12 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report Animal Control Offi cer Tom Mahan encountered or responded to 509 animal-related incidents in 2016. Of the animal-related incidents, 397 were ciƟ zen complaints, four less than last year; and there were 112 offi cer-iniƟ ated complaints, also four fewer than last year. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER CiƟ zen-iniƟ ated Complaints Dogs 54% Other Animals 26% Cats 19% Offi cer-iniƟ ated Complaints Dogs 92% Cats 6% Other Animals 2% The charts above show the type of animal involved in ciƟ zen-iniƟ ated and offi cer-iniƟ ated complaints in 2016. Overall, of the 397 ciƟ zen complaints, 216 were concerning dogs, 76 concerning cats and 105 concerning other animals. Offi cer-iniƟ ated incidents included 103 involving dogs, seven involving cats and two involving other animals. Mahan also inspected or aƩ empted to inspect seven new or renewed licensed kennels and was involved in 24 non-animal related calls for service. When staƟ sƟ cs for both Crystal and New Hope are combined, Mahan encountered or responded to 763 animal involved incidents during 2015: 254 in New Hope and 509 in Crystal. Mahan conƟ nues eff orts to decrease the number of, and complaints about, Canadian geese in both ciƟ es. Throughout the summer and fall, there was a deﬁ nite decrease in the geese populaƟ on in both parks. This program will conƟ nue in 2017. Mahan aƩ ended Crystal code enforcement meeƟ ngs and represented Crystal and New Hope at PUPS board meeƟ ngs. He assisted in training new community service and patrol offi cers in both ciƟ es by reviewing animal-related ordinances and procedures. He also aƩ ended in-service training sessions for Crystal and New Hope and conƟ nues First Responder, Defensive Driving and Defensive TacƟ cs refresher courses when off ered. Mahan parƟ cipated in Night to Unite and presented the animal safety porƟ on of the New Hope Safety Camp. He serves as chair on the ExecuƟ ve CommiƩ ee of the Minnesota Animal Disaster CoaliƟ on. The Reserve Unit conducts patrols in the City of Crystal and assists paid staff (both sworn and non- sworn) at accident scenes, crime scenes and any Ɵ me large crowd and/or traffi c control is needed, including numerous community events. The Crystal Police Reserve Offi cers volunteered more than 1,126 hours in 2016. The hours donated by reserve offi cers are equivalent to almost $25,000 worth of wages. In 2016, the Reserve Unit saw two members leave. Jennifer Norling and Tou Moua leŌ for sworn law enforcement posiƟ ons. The year ended with eight acƟ ve members. In addiƟ on to the events listed below, the reserve offi cers conduct patrols of the city and assist at accident scenes, crime scenes and any Ɵ me large crowd and/or traffi c control is needed. However, events are the bread and buƩ er of the reserves. Each year they work dozens of events, with more and more each year. Each year, the Reserve Unit selects a member to be recognized as Reserve Offi cer of the Year. This year, the Reserve Advisory Board selected Harold Evenson. Evenson has been with the Crystal Police Reserves for two years. This follows a ﬁ ve-year stretch he served with the Crystal Reserve in the mid-2000s. He had previously been a reserve for the City of Minneapolis. Evenson is a commiƩ ed offi cer who works nearly every event. He is well liked by his peers and the paid personnel at the police department. Evenson is known for being a friendly, outgoing person who always shares his infecƟ ous good mood. In his day-to-day life he works for North Memorial Hospital. RESERVE UNIT • Northwest Metro Remodeler’s Fair • Crystal Frolics • AnƟ que Car Run • Tater Daze in Brooklyn Park • Duk Duk Daze in New Hope • Whiz Bang Days in Robbinsdale • Monster Mash Dance • Teen Dance at the Crystal Community Center • Night to Unite • West Metro Fire-Rescue District Open House • DARE GraduaƟ ons • Crystal Airport Hangar Dance and Open House • CiƟ zens Police Academy • Annual Bike Rodeo • Maple Grove Days Parade • Raspberry FesƟ val Parade in Hopkins • Run for Rocco • Birdtown Half Marathon • Minneapolis Polar Plunge RESERVE UNIT EVENTS IN 2016 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 13 ApplicaƟ ons for the Crystal Police Reserve Unit, when it has vacancies, are on the City of Crystal website at www.crystalmn.gov. 14 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report Community Service Offi cer (CSO) Tim Simon is the 2016 Crystal Police Department Civilian Employee of the Year. Simon began his CSO career with the Crystal Police in April 2015. He has since shown considerable growth and maturity, quickly becoming a “go-to” person for special projects and addiƟ onal hours. He thrives during busy shiŌ s and properly prioriƟ zes duƟ es despite being frequently pulled in several direcƟ ons. As CSO Simon has gained experience, his increasingly proacƟ ve acƟ ons directly beneﬁ t other members of the department. CSO Simon represents the department with professionalism and compassion while in the community, and he volunteers Ɵ me as a reserve offi cer in addiƟ on to his paid CSO duƟ es. Offi cer Jordan Myhre For demonstraƟ ng excellent mulƟ -tasking skills and remaining calm in his ﬁ rst self-iniƟ ated pursuit: A traffi c infracƟ on stop that resulted in arresƟ ng a suspect for ﬂ eeing in a motor vehicle and DWI. – Feb. 6, 2016 Offi cer Geoff Kusick and K9 Rocco For providing assistance to a neighboring agency searching for a 2nd degree assault suspect. While tracking, the suspect jumped from his hiding spot and aƩ empted to ﬂ ee. The suspect was arrested with the assistance of Offi cer Kusick and Rocco. – March 2, 2016 Offi cer Geoff Kusick For proacƟ vely stopping a vehicle in which the individual gave a false name. Through paƟ ence and diligent invesƟ gaƟ on, Offi cer Kusick correctly idenƟ ﬁ ed the individual as a dangerous felon wanted for numerous violent off enses including drive-by shooƟ ngs. – March 10, 2016 Exceptional Performances Ofﬁ cer of the Year The 2016 Offi cer of the Year Award is presented to Offi cer Gabe Storz for his exemplary police work. His tenacity, determinaƟ on and genuine concern for ciƟ zens is apparent in his everyday work. Offi cer Storz is a driven, passionate and proacƟ ve police offi cer who strives to bring jusƟ ce for crime vicƟ ms. Offi cer Storz was recently honored for his heroism in saving the life of an infant child who was choking and unresponsive. It is clear Offi cer Storz is invested in the Crystal community and is a great ambassador of the Crystal Police Department. He strives to give excepƟ onal service on each call, whether it be talking with arrested off enders about making beƩ er choices or spending his own money to purchase a bicycle for a young Crystal boy disappointed by the loss of his bike. During 2016, Offi cer Storz ﬁ elded 1,712 calls for service, conducted 346 traffi c stops, cited 156 traffi c violators and arrested 69 individuals for various off enses. Offi cer Storz, through his acƟ ons, serves as a great example of a community policing offi cer and is the 2016 Crystal Police Offi cer of the Year. Civilian Employee of the Year 2016 Awards & Exceptional Performances Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report 15 2016 Awards Exceptional Performances Continued Offi cers Jon Wilkes, Tim Tourville, Mason Barland, Michael Callan, Jake Albers, Julie Severson, MaƩ hew Wright, Sean Kwiatkowski and Jason Nolan; and Sergeants Brandon Dorr and Adam Harrer For their excellent teamwork resulƟ ng in the apprehension of a road rage suspect and the recovery of a handgun. Patrol Offi cers made contact with the suspect who denied involvement and refused to come out of a house. Offi cers negoƟ ated with others at the home, resulƟ ng in the peaceful arrest of the suspect. A handgun was recovered from the house. – April 12, 2016 Offi cer Gabe Storz For demonstraƟ ng great teamwork skills in arresƟ ng a habitual auto thief. Following a criminal invesƟ gaƟ on, a suspect was developed along with probable cause to make an arrest. Offi cer Storz recalled arresƟ ng the suspect in a prior auto theŌ . Offi cer Storz captured the habitual auto thief. – May 1, 2016 Offi cer Geoff Kusick For assisƟ ng a neighboring agency during a chaoƟ c shooƟ ng incident, coordinaƟ ng the perimeter, and providing assistance as a cover offi cer to the K9 team. – May 5, 2016 Offi cer Jordan Myhre For exhibiƟ ng excepƟ onal teamwork and leadership while assisƟ ng with a chaoƟ c shooƟ ng incident in a neighboring city, coordinaƟ ng a perimeter and assigning the appropriate placement of units from several assisƟ ng agencies which resulted in an arrest. – May 5, 2016 Offi cer Andrew Robles For assisƟ ng with a chaoƟ c shooƟ ng incident in a neighboring city, stopping a speeding vehicle driven by the shooƟ ng suspect and holding the vehicle unƟ l backup arrived. The suspect was arrested and the ﬁ rearm was recovered. – May 5, 2016 Offi cer Julie Severson and Sergeant MaƩ Marson For using thorough invesƟ gaƟ ve techniques and experƟ se to obtain a confession from a suspect in a criminal sexual conduct report involving a 12-year-old female. InvesƟ gator Severson and Sergeant Marson concluded the case within 48 hours of the iniƟ al report, and the suspect was charged and placed in custody. – June 28, 2016 Offi cer Geoff Kusick For proacƟ ve enforcement and a thorough invesƟ gaƟ on resulƟ ng in two arrests for narcoƟ cs violaƟ ons while patrolling the Crystal Frolics. Offi cer Kusick’s keen eye allowed him to expand traffi c infracƟ ons into narcoƟ cs invesƟ gaƟ ons. – July, 2016 Offi cer Tim Tourville For resourcefulness in locaƟ ng a vehicle reported stolen out of Minneapolis and geƫ ng the suspect to admit to the theŌ resulƟ ng in an arrest. – July 11, 2016 Offi cers Jessica Donahue and Michael Callan For thorough investigation of a weapons complaint, recovering weapons and arresting the suspect who retreated into a home where small children were playing. – Sept. 17, 2016 Offi cer Geoff Kusick For his ability to judge a situaƟ on and to quickly and safely end a pursuit and arrest the driver. While responding to a request for assistance from a neighboring agency, Offi cer Kusick observed the vehicle, determined the suspect’s next move, took over as primary pursuer and successfully stopped the vehicle by performing a PIT maneuver, disabling it. The driver ran from the scene and Offi cer Kusick gave chase on foot, apprehending the suspect. – Nov. 16, 2016 16 Crystal Police Department | 2016 Annual Report Service with Compassion, Integrity and Professionalism.