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<strong>SATELLITE</strong> <strong>BEACH</strong> <strong>POLICE</strong><br />
<strong>DEPARTMENT</strong><br />
2012<br />
Levels <strong>of</strong> Service<br />
02/14/2012
Overview<br />
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Detail service philosophies for law enforcement<br />
staffing.<br />
Discuss past and current crime trends and activity.<br />
Outline the current staffing levels <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Satellite</strong><br />
Beach Police Department.<br />
Compare current Levels <strong>of</strong> Service to those <strong>of</strong> FY<br />
2000/2001 and their progression as a result <strong>of</strong><br />
increased service needs, crime prevention<br />
programs and population growth.<br />
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SWORN STAFFING LEVELS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Satellite</strong> Beach Police Department has 21-sworn police <strong>of</strong>ficers to serve a<br />
population <strong>of</strong> just under 11,000 residents. <strong>The</strong> agency has three sworn<br />
administrators - the Police Chief, one Commander and one Lieutenant, who<br />
supervise the various divisions within the agency. <strong>The</strong>se divisions include Patrol,<br />
Criminal Investigations, Communications, Resource Officers, Records, Evidence,<br />
Administrative Support, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Standards. Every aspect <strong>of</strong> police work<br />
involves high-risk, rapidly evolving situations. <strong>The</strong>re are requirements for extensive<br />
legal knowledge, quick thinking, decisive actions, and the need for competent and<br />
constant supervision. A solid, ongoing training program is a critical necessity to<br />
protect the <strong>of</strong>ficers, the agency, and the city from legal challenges. Sworn staffing<br />
levels are determined by a number <strong>of</strong> factors. Nearly every call for service has the<br />
potential for danger and puts <strong>of</strong>ficers at risk. Officer safety is <strong>of</strong> paramount<br />
concern and back-up <strong>of</strong>ficers must be available when dealing with a high<br />
percentage <strong>of</strong> calls for service and traffic stops. While there are no legal guidelines<br />
for the number <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers required by an agency, there a variety <strong>of</strong> methods to<br />
determine the appropriate number <strong>of</strong> police <strong>of</strong>ficers and supervisors needed to<br />
efficiently and safely service a community.<br />
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Police Staffing Philosophies<br />
International Association <strong>of</strong> Chiefs <strong>of</strong> Police (IACP) Recommendation<br />
Objectives <strong>of</strong> the IACP patrol staffing allocation, deployment, scheduling,<br />
and productivity studies include any or all <strong>of</strong> the following to determine the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> field patrol <strong>of</strong>ficers and supervisors currently required to enable a<br />
department to at a minimum:<br />
Respond to calls for service 24/7<br />
Promote <strong>of</strong>ficer safety at all times<br />
Conduct prevention and proactive patrol tasks<br />
Conduct other patrol tasks effectively<br />
Conduct comprehensive criminal Investigations<br />
Provide constant supervision<br />
Allow <strong>of</strong>ficers to meet administrative requirements (court, report writing,<br />
training, etc.)<br />
Promote the safety <strong>of</strong> the public<br />
Assess patrol staffing requirements for future needs<br />
Develop adequate schedules for assigning required staffing<br />
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Police Staffing Philosophies<br />
UNIVERSAL <strong>POLICE</strong> STAFFING METHODS DO NOT EXISTS<br />
Officer Per Capita Method – minimum 2 sworn, full-time <strong>of</strong>ficers per 1,000<br />
population served – is used as a foundation for staffing levels.<br />
Factor that must be considered:<br />
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Policing priorities<br />
Police policies and practices<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> calls for service<br />
Crime trends<br />
Population<br />
Composition <strong>of</strong> population, particularly age structure<br />
Community Expectations<br />
Citizen demands for crime control and non-crime control services<br />
Crime reporting practices <strong>of</strong> citizenry<br />
Municipal resources<br />
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Police Staffing Philosophies<br />
IACP Recommended Patrol Staffing Allocations:<br />
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20 minutes <strong>of</strong> each hour to be allocated to calls for<br />
service<br />
20 minutes <strong>of</strong> each hour to be allocated for<br />
administrative duties<br />
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20 minutes <strong>of</strong> each hour free for proactive patrol<br />
response<br />
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Police Staffing Averages<br />
FBI National Law Enforcement Personnel Statistics<br />
Southeastern States – 2.4 <strong>of</strong>ficer<br />
average per 1000 residents<br />
Brevard County – 2.3 <strong>of</strong>ficer average<br />
per 1000 residents<br />
<strong>Satellite</strong> Beach Police – 2.1 Officers<br />
per 1000 residents.<br />
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Law Enforcement Activity<br />
2000-2011<br />
Calls for Service<br />
Arrests<br />
Traffic Stops<br />
Citations Issued<br />
911 Calls<br />
Population<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Officers<br />
2000 2005 2009 2011<br />
6,144 7,499 6,923 6,907<br />
327 612 373 333<br />
6,436 8,082 7,413 6,357<br />
3,815 4,639 3,617 2,940<br />
1,448 3,088 2,929 3,676<br />
9,577 11,205 10,884 10,109<br />
18 21 23 23*<br />
*CURRENT 2012 STAFFING - 21 Officers<br />
2 police <strong>of</strong>ficer positions vacated at the end <strong>of</strong> 2011<br />
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Overview <strong>of</strong> Significant Crime Events<br />
2000-2011<br />
●3,054 Burglaries ● 131 Death Investigations ● 71 Rape Investigations<br />
● 34 Armed Robberies ● 409 Missing Persons ● 3 Bank Robberies ● 2 Murder Investigations<br />
November 2010 – Suspect Gabriel Fields murders his girlfriend at 305 Grant Ave., and shoots several<br />
occupants in the residence. Officers enter the home while shooting in ongoing and ERT member is forced to<br />
shoot and kill the suspect, saving the other victims still in the house.<br />
June 10, 2010 – Arrest <strong>of</strong> 3 suspects for attempted armed home invasion in Pelican Coast. Suspects armed<br />
with handguns, duct tape, rope. Confessed to being captured just prior to carrying out serious, violent crime.<br />
July 19, 2009 - Two suspects, one armed with a hang gun and one with a rifle apprehended following armed<br />
robbery at McDonalds.<br />
July 26, 2008 - Armed robbery- Bank <strong>of</strong> America. Suspects arrested were robbing patrons at the ATM<br />
May 27, 2008 – Arrest <strong>of</strong> man who approached and attacked woman laying on the beach at Magellan Ave.<br />
beach access in broad daylight with her 5-year old son present.<br />
2008 - Cold Case homicide reopened on missing/murdered city resident Randy Johnson.<br />
July 21, 2004 - Arrest <strong>of</strong> on the run murder suspect Mikal Mahdi, wanted for murdering a store clerk and a<br />
police <strong>of</strong>ficer in S.C. Suspect stated he would have killed our <strong>of</strong>ficers to avoid capture had he not been<br />
scared by our police k-9 forcing him to drop his assault rife and flee on foot.<br />
Emergency Response Team deployed 9 times, successfully end 4 <strong>of</strong> 4 hostage situations without harm to<br />
victims, <strong>of</strong>fenders, or <strong>of</strong>ficers.<br />
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<strong>Satellite</strong> Beach Police Department<br />
2012 Staffing Divisions Overview<br />
COMMAND STAFF<br />
PATROL DIVISION<br />
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS<br />
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS<br />
<strong>POLICE</strong>/FIRE COMMUNICATIONS<br />
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ADMINISTRATION<br />
RECORDS<br />
EVIDENCE & PROPERTY<br />
ACCREDITATION/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS<br />
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS<br />
VOLUNTEERS
Command Staff Levels Progression<br />
2000 2005 2010 2012<br />
Police Chief<br />
Police Chief<br />
Police Chief<br />
Police Chief<br />
2 Commanders 2 Commanders Deputy Chief Commander<br />
Commander Lieutenant<br />
Patrol Lieutenant<br />
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Chief <strong>of</strong> Police<br />
Jeff M. Pearson<br />
Full oversight <strong>of</strong> all Law Enforcement<br />
and administrative functions<br />
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Deputy Police Chief<br />
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Replaced one Commanders Position<br />
Facilitate the transition for retiring Police<br />
Chief<br />
Position eliminated October, 2011<br />
02/14/2012
Commander<br />
Brad Hodge<br />
(see job description for detailed list)<br />
Day-to-day supervision <strong>of</strong> the Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.<br />
Reviewing and assigning all criminal complaints taken by the Patrol Division<br />
for follow up assignments.<br />
Coordinate all major investigations.<br />
Analysis <strong>of</strong> crime trends to help direct law enforcement activities,<br />
Coordinate/schedule/review department training.<br />
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Oversight <strong>of</strong> Communications Division.<br />
Oversight <strong>of</strong> Accreditation and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Standards Division.<br />
Supervise School Resource Officers and associated programs.<br />
Criminal Investigator.<br />
Internal Affairs Investigator.<br />
Public Information Officer/Press Releases.<br />
Making presentations to the public on crime and personal safety.<br />
Maintain all Crime Watch programs.<br />
Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Manager.<br />
Emergency Repose Team Commander.<br />
Attend community and county meetings effecting the department .<br />
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Patrol Lieutenant<br />
Bert Berrios<br />
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(See full Lieutenant’s job description for details)<br />
Day-to-day oversight <strong>of</strong> the patrol division and Sergeants.<br />
Coordinate Patrol Division Scheduling.<br />
Direct patrol services to address crime trends.<br />
Special events scheduling.<br />
Cover patrol shifts where necessary.<br />
Field complaints by citizens.<br />
Research and recommend equipment and supplies for patrol<br />
Attend community and county meetings effecting the patrol<br />
function.<br />
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Patrol Division Staffing Levels<br />
2000 2005 2010 2012<br />
1 Staff Sergeant 1 Staff Sergeant 1 Lieutenant 1 Staff Sergeant<br />
3 Sergeants 3 Sergeants 4 Sergeants 3 Sergeants<br />
7 Officers 10 Officers 10 Officers 10 Officers<br />
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2012 Patrol Division Staffing<br />
Staff Sergeant<br />
SQUAD A<br />
1 Sergeant<br />
3 Officers<br />
SQUAD B<br />
1 Sergeant<br />
4 Officers<br />
Squad C<br />
1 Sergeant<br />
3 Officers<br />
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Provide all aspects <strong>of</strong> law enforcement services to the community<br />
24/7<br />
Backbone <strong>of</strong> agency and community partnership to respond to and<br />
deter crime.<br />
Traffic Enforcement/Crash Investigations<br />
Community Policing Activities<br />
Business Checks<br />
Directed Patrols<br />
Residential Patrols<br />
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Criminal Investigations Division<br />
2000 2010<br />
2012<br />
2 Investigators 3 Investigators 2 Investigators<br />
Division is supervised by one Commander who<br />
acts as an investigator when needed<br />
Investigate unsolved criminal complaints<br />
Death Investigations<br />
Fraud & Identity <strong>The</strong>ft Investigations<br />
Sex Crimes Investigations<br />
Crime Scene Processing<br />
Child/Elderly Abuse Investigation<br />
Narcotic Offenses<br />
Undercover operations<br />
Search Warrants/Arrest Warrants<br />
New Employee Background Investigations<br />
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CASES ASSIGNED<br />
2000<br />
1000 Cases Reviewed<br />
170 Assigned for Investigation<br />
2010<br />
795 Cases Reviewed<br />
328 Assigned for Investigation<br />
2011<br />
1,090 Cases Reviewed<br />
192 assigned
School Resource Officers<br />
2000<br />
<strong>Satellite</strong> High School<br />
DeLaura Middle School<br />
2 <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
244 Calls for Service<br />
1 Officer assigned to<br />
each School<br />
50% Funded by School<br />
Board<br />
2010<br />
<strong>Satellite</strong> High School<br />
DeLaura Middle School<br />
2 <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
381 Calls for Service<br />
(30% Decrease in Student<br />
pop.)<br />
1 Officer assigned to<br />
each School with one day<br />
each week at elementary<br />
schools<br />
50% Funded by School<br />
Board<br />
2012<br />
<strong>Satellite</strong> High School<br />
DeLaura Middle School<br />
2 <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
372 Calls for Service<br />
(Pop. levels same as 2010)<br />
1 Officer assigned to<br />
each School with one day<br />
each week at elementary<br />
schools<br />
50% Funded by School<br />
Board<br />
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Officer Training Program<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Satellite</strong> Beach Police Department’s commitment to <strong>of</strong>ficer safety begins with<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficer training. Every member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Satellite</strong> Beach Police Department has received<br />
training certificates in areas our agency administrators believe will assist in them in<br />
providing the best possible services to the community. In-house training occurs nearly<br />
every month utilizing our own Florida Department <strong>of</strong> Law Enforcement Certified<br />
Instructors. Patrol Officers receive advanced training in a variety <strong>of</strong> disciplines<br />
including, <strong>of</strong>ficer safety, traffic enforcement and education, and drug recognition. Our<br />
criminal investigators attend numerous advanced courses on search and seizure,<br />
interview techniques, death investigation, and crime scene processing. Our<br />
department conducts mandatory training meetings once every two months where<br />
supervisors discuss critical issues. Following the supervisors meeting, the entire<br />
department meets for a brief training sessions and discussions on crime trends,<br />
problem areas, and traffic problems. Directed patrols are assigned to address traffic<br />
violation complaints, and feedback is received from the <strong>of</strong>ficers on what enforcement<br />
tactics are effective and what areas must be addressed. Policies are reviewed and top<br />
producers are recognized. <strong>The</strong>se bi-monthly meetings are an excellent<br />
communication and training tool and ensure all members have clearly defined goals<br />
and expectations.<br />
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Communications Division<br />
Communications Supervisor<br />
2000 4 Full-Time civilian Communications Officers<br />
8 Substitute civilian Communications Officers<br />
2010 5 Full-Time civilian Communications Officers<br />
5 Substitute civilian Communications Officers<br />
2012 5 Full-Time civilian Communications Officers<br />
4 Substitute civilian Communications Officers<br />
Staffed 24/7<br />
Call center for 911 emergency calls – 3,676 911 calls in 2011<br />
Answering point for all administrative phone lines – 51,100 incoming calls in 2011<br />
Radio communications for all police/fire/rescue operations - 52,425 events in 2011<br />
Assist with Record and data entry<br />
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Records/Evidence/Property Division<br />
Records Administrator(1)<br />
Maintains all criminal,<br />
juvenile, motor vehicle<br />
records.<br />
Processes and forwards<br />
criminal records to State<br />
Attorneys Office for<br />
Prosecution.<br />
Agency purchasing agent<br />
Maintains supply for <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
equipment and all agency<br />
fixed assets.<br />
Evidence Administrator(1)<br />
Maintain system for the control<br />
<strong>of</strong> property and evidence<br />
Receives property/evidence,<br />
ensures proper identification,<br />
packaging and storage.<br />
Maintains security <strong>of</strong><br />
property/evidence storage<br />
locations.<br />
Submits evidence to Crime lab<br />
and tracks lab results<br />
Returns property to owners and<br />
disposes <strong>of</strong> evidence in a timely<br />
manner<br />
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Administrative Staff Assistants<br />
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Administrative Assistant to<br />
Police Chief (1)<br />
Maintain Police Chief<br />
schedule, correspondence<br />
Maintain all Personnel files<br />
Personnel Coordinator and<br />
Human Resource manager<br />
Volunteer Coordinator<br />
“Stop By and Say Hi”<br />
coordinator<br />
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Administrative Assistant to<br />
Criminal Investigations<br />
(Part-Time 30 hours/wk)<br />
Case Management<br />
Tracking/Data input<br />
Crime Analysis<br />
Scheduling<br />
Victim Advocate/Liaison<br />
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Accreditation/Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Standards<br />
Accreditation Manager (Part-time 20 hours/wk)<br />
Maintaining all accreditation files<br />
Distributing policy reviews<br />
Recording changes<br />
Ensuring department procedures comply with the<br />
requirements established by Commission for Florida Law<br />
Enforcement Accreditation and state law.<br />
Volunteer Assistant Coordinator<br />
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School Crossing Guards<br />
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8 permanently assigned crossing guards working a<br />
total <strong>of</strong> 13 hours per day.<br />
Ensure safety <strong>of</strong> 180 students who routinely cross at<br />
assigned intersections.<br />
3 substitute guards that are paid for time worked<br />
only.<br />
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Volunteers<br />
Provide invaluable services<br />
Supplement Police Patrols<br />
Assist administrative personnel<br />
Conduct House Checks<br />
High Visibility Marine Patrols<br />
Stop By and Say Hi program<br />
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<strong>Satellite</strong> Beach Police Department<br />
Staffing Summary 2000-2012<br />
2000 FULL-TIME 2012<br />
1 Chief <strong>of</strong> Police 1<br />
2 Commander 1<br />
0 Lieutenant 1<br />
1 Staff Sergeant 1<br />
3 Sergeant 5<br />
11 Police Officers 12<br />
1 Dispatch Supervisor 1<br />
3 Dispatchers 5<br />
1 Adm. Assit. to Chief 1<br />
1 Records Admin 1<br />
1 Evidence Supervisor 1<br />
2000 PART-TIME 2012<br />
1 Admin. Assist to Detectives (PPT) 1<br />
2 Accreditation Aid (PPT) 1<br />
8 Dispatch Substitutes (TPT) 4<br />
8 Crossing Guards (TPT) 6<br />
4 Crossing Guard Sub’s (TPT) 3<br />
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4 Total Permanent Part-Time 2<br />
20 Total Temporary Part-Time 13<br />
18 Total Full-Time Officers 21<br />
7 Total Full Time Civilians 9<br />
2000 Total Employees 2012<br />
48 45<br />
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