search and arrest warrants issued. Over seven pounds <strong>of</strong> narcotics were removed from <strong>the</strong>streets as well as 12 weapons and 50 dangerous felons. Agencies from throughout SantaBarbara County, along with <strong>the</strong> Drug Enforcement Administration, Immigration and CustomEnforcement, and SBRNET, assisted with this operation.COLD CASE CLOSURESDavid Anderson HomicideOn July 19, 2000, David Wayne Anderson was murdered in his home in <strong>the</strong> 1000 blockNorth O Street. This murder was investigated by LPD detectives until finally in 2011 a breakled to <strong>the</strong> arrest <strong>of</strong> James Miles on October 13, 2011. Miles is currently waiting for trial.Michael Spradling HomicideOn June 11, 2007, Michael Spradling was shot and died in <strong>the</strong> alley in <strong>the</strong> 400 block <strong>of</strong>North L/M. This murder was investigated by detectives as a gang related crime and wasunsolved for 4 years. On December 29, 2011, Charles Owens was charged with <strong>the</strong> murder<strong>of</strong> Spradling. He too is awaiting trial.There are currently no unsolved homicides in <strong>the</strong> city <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lompoc</strong>.NIXLE.COMThe <strong>Lompoc</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong> adopted Nixle for immediate notification to residents<strong>of</strong> exigent events as well as upcoming department / community activities. If you havenot signed up to receive Nixle notifications from <strong>the</strong> police department on your cellphone or your email account, you may enroll free <strong>of</strong> charge at www.Nixle.com.<strong>Lompoc</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong> 2011 Annual Report - 10 -
OPERATIONS DIVISIONThe Operations Division is comprised <strong>of</strong> uniformed <strong>of</strong>ficers who interactwith <strong>the</strong> community and deliver front-line police services. The OperationsDivision consists <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Patrol Section, Community Services Section,S.W.A.T., K-9, Vehicle Abatement, and Traffic Unit. Captain Donald A.Deming had been <strong>the</strong> Operations Division Commander until July 1 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>year. He and Captain Larry Ralston exchanged roles as is customary after3-4 years managing each division respectively.PATROLThe main functions and mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Patrol Section are <strong>the</strong> provision <strong>of</strong> police services,preventing crime, and protecting <strong>the</strong> citizens, businesses, and visitors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lompoc</strong> in apr<strong>of</strong>essional and proactive way.The Patrol Section operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week responding to citizen initiatedcalls for service, and engages in <strong>of</strong>ficer initiated activity. Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> functions performedby members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Patrol Section include preventive patrol, preliminary criminalinvestigations, traffic enforcement, response to all emergency situations, accidentinvestigations, calls for service, and ensuring <strong>the</strong> safety and security in and around allschool zones. The Patrol Section works in close partnership with o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Lompoc</strong> <strong>Police</strong><strong>Department</strong> units, governmental agencies, and community organizations to solve crimerelatedproblems at <strong>the</strong> neighborhood level.Patrol Section <strong>of</strong>ficers are thoroughly trained to investigate a multitude <strong>of</strong> crimes. Officersreceive ongoing training in self-defense, firearms, ethics, defensive driving, search andseizure, interviewing, testifying, and new state and federal laws. Through this training andin-service experience, patrol <strong>of</strong>ficers have <strong>the</strong> expertise and tools necessary to provide <strong>the</strong>highest quality police service to <strong>the</strong> citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lompoc</strong>.The <strong>of</strong>ficers assigned to <strong>the</strong> Patrol Section are courteous, dedicated, and responsive to <strong>the</strong>needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lompoc</strong>. We strive to provide highly trained and pr<strong>of</strong>essionalindividuals who work tirelessly to meet <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> our citizens. Quality personnel enableus to provide competent, effective and compassionate service to <strong>the</strong> community.K -9The goal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lompoc</strong> <strong>Police</strong> K-9 program is to provide a resource to patrol <strong>of</strong>ficers andinvestigators to assist in <strong>the</strong> detection and arrest <strong>of</strong> suspected criminals and to locatecontraband, evidence, and lost or missing persons. The K-9 Unit also provides a uniquepsychological deterrent to violence.<strong>Lompoc</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong> 2011 Annual Report - 11 -