AGENDA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2017 COMMITTEE ROOM Room 239, City Hall COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Council Member James Taylor, Jr., Chair Council Member Jeff MacIntosh, Vice Chair Council Member Vivian H. Burke Council Member John C. Larson GENERAL AGENDA G-1. G-2. WINSTON-SALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT 2016 PRELIMINARY CRIME STATISTICS SUMMARY. UPDATE ON THE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES AFTER RELEASE (SOAR) PROGRAM
AGENDA February 13, 2017 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA C-1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECTION 42-122(F) OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO 25 MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMITS (NORTHEAST AND EAST WARDS) - Gaither Road, Robertson Drive, Pickard Drive, Stokesdale Avenue, and Big House Gaines Boulevard. C-2. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE SUMMARY OF MINUTES - January 9, 2017.
TO: Mayor Allen Joines and Members of the City Council FROM: Barry D. Rountree, Chief of Police DATE: January 20, 2017 SUBJECT: 2016-Preliminary Crime Statistics Summary CC: The Winston-Salem Police Department will brief the Public Safety Committee on the 2016 preliminary crime statistics and provide a State of WSPD update. This briefing and overview is designed to keep members of the City Council and the public informed. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments before the public safety committee meeting. Please contact me at 773-7760 or btree@wspd.org. Regards, Barry D. Rountree, Chief of Police
Winston-Salem Police Department Preliminary 2016 Crime Statistics
Three Year Comparison
HOMICIDE *Justifiable Homicides: 2 in 2016, 2 in 2015; 2 in 2014; 2 in 2012
2016-24 2015-17 2014-15 2013-15 2012-8 Homicide Comparison by year *Justifiable Homicides: 2 in 2016, 2 in 2015; 2 in 2014; and 2 in 2012
Weapon Used-2016 Homicides Firearms 19 Personal Weapons- 1 Cutting Instrument- 1 Vehicle 1 Blunt Object - 1 Total Homicide Victims 24 Total Homicide Incidents- 23 *Two were justifiable homicides
Victim Demographics-2016 Homicides Males-22 Victims Female-2 Victims 16-Victims were black 7- Victims were white 1- Victim was Asian *Two victims were involved in Justifiable Homicides
Known Offenders-2016 Homicides 17-Offenders were Black 2-Offenders were White 11 of the 24 Homicides for 2016 have been cleared.
Homicides in comparison to other NC Cities Winston-Salem-24 (2 justified) Charlotte-68 Durham- 43 Greensboro- 39 (3 justified) Fayetteville- 31 Raleigh- 27
RAPE
ROBBERY
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
BURGLARY
LARCENY
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
VIOLENT CRIME
PROPERTY CRIME
PART TWO CRIME
TOTAL CRIME
5 Year Criminal Arrest Trend
Clearance Rates for Winston-Salem 2014 2015 2016 Part One Homicide 100.0 86.7 76.2 Rape 72.5 60.2 73.1 Robbery 37.2 32.5 31.3 Aggravated Assault 62.0 62.3 64.5 Burglary 19.7 16.8 19.5 Larceny 35.1 34.7 36.4 Motor Vehicle Theft 11.2 15.1 15.8
Clearance Rates for North Carolina 2014 2015 Homicide 68.7 75.0 Rape 56.7 54.2 Robbery 41.4 41.2 Aggravated Assault 62.3 57.9 Part One Burglary 20.2 19.7 Larceny 31.2 31.1 Motor Vehicle Theft 25.5 25.6
Clearance Rates for United States 2014 2015 Homicide 64.5 61.5 Rape 39.3 36.2 Robbery 29.6 29.3 Aggravated Assault 56.3 54.0 Part One Burglary 13.6 12.9 Larceny 23.0 21.9 Motor Vehicle Theft 12.8 13.1
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WSPD UPDATE/STAFFING
Department Highlights Received reaccreditation through CALEA Received Community Policing in action award from DOJ Implemented Community Priority Patrol (CPP) to increase visibility. WSPD conducted numerous community service to build trust. Graduated BLET class 69 Enhanced Recruiting Strategies
Department Highlights Received national recognition for initiatives and policing efforts. Received 1 st place for NC Special Olympics fundraising. Enhanced employee appreciation & recognition efforts. Equipment & Technology Enhancements Enhanced supervision & Leadership training. Implemented Implicit Bias training for PD employees. County-wide Forensic Services
Current Sworn Staffing Allocated 570 positions (includes the 10 positions awarded by the COPS grant) Current staffing: 534 sworn employees (15 Trainees)
Resignations/Attrition in 2016 There were 21 resignations in 2016 15 officers indicated pay was a factor in their resignation 11 of the officers took private sector positions; 10 took sworn positions There were 4 resignations pending termination and 3 terminations in 2016 (no exit interview completed, not counted in stats above)
Sworn Resignations Officers that left for other sworn opportunities went to the following departments: NC DMV Enforcement (X2) High Point Police Department Kernersville Police Department (x2) Forsyth County Sheriff s Department Tacoma Police Department (Washington) (X2) Austin Police Department (Texas) Wake Forest Campus Police
Resigning Officers Breakdown 10 W/M 2 B/M 3 H/M 2 W/F 3 B/F 1 H/F
Retirements/Attrition 14 officers left due to retirement in 2016 16 potential retirements expected in 2017
Current Non-Sworn Staffing Allocated for 154 Non-Sworn positions Currently have vacancies within various divisions Currently have numerous applicants in background for various positions 25 employees resigned 2 retired 3 were terminated Several moved to other cities Others left for other agencies
Employees Hired in 2016 24 Non-sworn Employees were hired in 2016 21 Police Officer Trainees were hired in 2016
Basic Law Enforcement Training CLASS 70 CLASS 71 262 applications were processed for BLET 70 21 were hired 15 graduated on February 3 363 applications were processed for BLET 71 19 started class today
Recruiting Efforts for BLET 71 Surry Community College Surry County BLET FTCC King Campus FTCC W-S Campus Salem College NCCU Parkland High School Nassau County Community College (NY Suffolk County Community College (NY) Fayetteville Tech CIAA Career Expo Western Carolina Johnson C. Smith Urban League Carver High School City of W-S 9/11 Public Safety Challenge Mt. Tabor High School Appalachian State International Cultural Festival UNCG Fayetteville State High Point University Ft. Bragg Lees McRae WSSU Several of these locations were visited multiple times
Recruiting Efforts for Class 71 Target specific digital media advertising was used to place ads on Facebook, Instagram and other internet sites.
Advertising for BLET 71 In the Spring campaign, $2,953 was invested in Facebook ads targeting African American, Hispanic, General Market and HBCU zip codes The campaign invested $3,390 on digital advertising concentrating on African Americans, Hispanics, General Market and HBCU zip codes We invested $1,260 in Pandora and Instagram for Hispanic and African American users A cookie was placed on the WSPD Recruiting page that tracked users who visited the page and then projected our ads to them when they visited other websites ($500) We purchased a month of advertising on a billboard in Boone for $990 We produced a broadcast radio campaign targeting Hispanic residents using WYMW-FM La Ley ($3,000) TOTAL COST OF SPRING CAMPAIGN: $12,093
Advertising for BLET 71 The Fall Campaign was more focused on reaching the masses instead of focusing on specific demographics as the national climate regarding police shifted greatly due to incidents such as Dallas and Baton Rouge. The campaign invested $6,000 to air a commercial featuring WSPD saving a citizen from a vehicle fire during college football games airing on WSPN, CBS and ABC45.
Advertising for BLET 71 The campaign also invested $2,500 in reaching residents of Davidson, Davie, Iredell, Rowan, Yadkin, Watauga and Wilkes Counties through Facebook advertising and general users in those counties costing $2,400. TOTAL COST OF FALL CAMPAIGN: $11,000.00
New York Recruiting We targeted Long Island residents who passed the civil service exam. We secured addresses for 3,000 applicants using Spokeo for $277.71 We submitted a mailer to all 3,000 of those applicants informing them of upcoming WSPD visit The trip to NY cost $3479.11 for a 1 week stay for 3 officers (includes airfare, hotel, rental car, meeting rooms) 123 applicants participated in testing while in NY
Scholarship and Cadet Program There are currently 3 applicants in background for the Scholarship Program (1 from WSSU and 2 from ASU) We have tested 9 applicants for the Cadet Program (2 withdrew, 2 discontinued, 2 failed TABE and 3 failed to turn in secondary application)
Questions
TO: Chairman Taylor and Members of the Public Safety Committee FROM: Evan Raleigh, Director of Business Inclusion and Advancement DATE: January 30, 2017 SUBJECT: Successful Outcomes After Release (SOAR) Program Update CC: Lee D. Garrity, City Manager In June of 2015, the Mayor and City Council approved expanding the pool of funds available to support the SOAR initiative with a $175,000 allocation, of which $150,000 was designated to support the work experience component of the program. To date, thirty-one former offenders have been hired under the SOAR initiative. Eight individuals were hired from a pool of more than 100 candidates to participate in the most recent class which began on Monday, November 28, 2016. Participants were assigned to labor and administrative support positions in the following departments: Vegetation Management Properties and Facilities Management (Custodial Division) Recreation and Parks Fairgrounds Cemeteries Community and Business Development (Code Enforcement Division) Each participant works 32 hours per week for a period of six months and is paid at the city s living wage rate of $11.00 per hour. The current SOAR class has been exposed to personal and professional enrichment activities which have included a goal-setting session, attendance at New Employee Orientation and a Meet and Greet event held in January. Participants are currently enrolled in a nine-week Self-Marketing course offered through the Forsyth Tech Corporate Training Center. Classes begin on Friday, February 10, 2017. Each session will take place at the Lowery Street building. Participants will learn a variety of self-marketing tools such as building a resume, interviewing skills, basic business writing, oral communication and professionalism. Staff is working to develop a coaching component to the program. As a part of the coaching experience, participants will have an opportunity to meet and learn from city employees who have a genuine interest in sharing advice with program participants. The next class of participants is expected to begin in May 2017. Staff in both the Community Development and Human Resources Departments have attended job and resource fairs to recruit for future SOAR participants. Additionally, staff has received significant interest on the SOAR webpage that is located on the city s website. Please let me know if you would like any additional information.
Date: February 13, 2017 City Council Action Request Form To: From: The City Manager Gregory M. Turner, Assistant City Manager Council Action Requested: Approval of an Ordinance Amending Section 42-122(f) of the City Code relating to 25 miles per hour speed limits (Northeast and East Wards). Summary of Information: The Department of Transportation has received a request to lower the speed limit from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour on Gaither Road, Robertson Drive, Pickard Drive and Stokesdale Avenue (Attachment A) and Big House Gaines Boulevard (Attachment B). The Department of Transportation has conducted the necessary field investigations and traffic engineering studies of the roadways and is recommending the speed limit be reduced to 25 miles per hour. Committee Action: Committee For Remarks: Action Against
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42-122(f) OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO 25 MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMITS ON CITY STREETS BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem as follows: SECTION I. Section 42-122(f) of the City Code relating to 25 miles per hour speed limits is amended by adding the following subsection to the end thereof: Gaither Road from Reidsville Road to Robertson Drive. Robertson Drive from Gaither Road to Pickard Drive. Pickard Drive from Reidsville Road to Dead End. Stokesdale Avenue from Pickard Drive to Reidsville Road. Big House Gaines Boulevard from New Walkertown Road to Dead End. SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption by the City Council and upon the erection of appropriate signs giving notice thereof.
SUMMARY OF MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 6:11 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2017 COMMITTEE ROOM Room 239, City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member James Taylor, Jr., Chair Council Member Jeff MacIntosh, Vice Chair Council Member Vivian H. Burke Council Member John C. Larson Chair Taylor called the meeting to order and recognized the City Attorney, City Manager, Police Chief, Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management. Chair Taylor stated without objection, the Committee would first consider the Consent Agenda and asked for Item C-3 to be removed. No other items were pulled. Council Member MacIntosh made a motion to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Larson and carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA C-1. C-2. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 78 OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING THE VEHICLE AND RECORD INSPECTION FEES. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR CONTINUED GRANT FUNDING FOR THE FORSYTH COUNTY DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED (DWI) TASK FORCE. C-4. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE SUMMARY OF MINUTES December 12, 2016. C-3. CIRCUS ANIMALS SURVEY INFORMATION. Mr. Gregory Turner, Assistant City Attorney, introduced this item and noted that a majority of citizens in a city commissioned survey were against a ban of circus animals. Council Member Larson requested information concerning what the responsibilities are from the City s perspective, in regards to how the animals in the circus are treated, and what precautions the City takes to ensure the safety of wild animals in circuses.
Summary of Minutes January 9, 2017 Page 2 Council Member MacIntosh stated this issue has not historically been a concern of the citizens of Winston-Salem, and noted, he received two emails concerning the matter one in support and one against. He suggests the Committee to follow the results of the survey. Chair Taylor stated the Committee has worked within reason to consider the community s view on this item. The Committee concluded this issue was worth evaluating and the survey was conducted. Council Member Burke pointed out that the very few citizens complaining about the circus animals were from Winston-Salem. She suggests the City get more results from the Winston- Salem citizens if there is an issue to evaluate. Mrs. Martha Cecil, 2026 Creekwood Avenue, Greensboro, gave remarks in support of banning circus animals. Chair Taylor indicated no action need be taken on this item and it will be held in Committee GENERAL AGENDA G-1. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REGARDING EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: a. WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN. b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM TO APPLY FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2016 PROGRAM TO PREPARE COMMUNITIES FOR COMPLEX COORDINATED TERRORIST ATTACKS DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT. Mr. Mel Saddler, Emergency Operations Management Director, gave a staff report on this item, and including a request for the Committee to approve a grant application. In response to Chair Taylor, Mr. Saddler stated in the case of a natural disaster, housing and shelter is provided for animals. The program states that citizens can be with their pets. In response to Council Member Burke, Mr. Saddler stated on behalf of Emergency Management services, the City is prepared for any natural catastrophe. In response to Council Member Larson, Mr. Saddler stated Emergency Management tests for natural disasters with scenario exercises, which are tabled or field exercises. In response to Council Member MacIntosh, Mr. Saddler stated the grant proposal was published in December 2016, and noted a grant writer is needed. Council Member Burke made a motion to approve this item. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member MacIntosh and carried unanimously.
Summary of Minutes January 9, 2017 Page 3 G-2. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES APPROVING REQUESTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR TWO LIMOUSINES COMPANIES AND ONE TAXI COMPANY IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. [Item continued from the December Public Safety Committee meeting.] a. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO HELPING HANDS PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, INC. FOR THE OPERTION OF ONE LIMOUSINE IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SASLEM. b. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO NATIONWIDE LIMOUSINE SERVICE FOR THE OPERATION OF ONE LIMOUSINE IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. c. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO AAA CAB COMPANY FOR THE OPERATION OF FOURTEEN TAXICABS IN THE CITY OF WINSTON- SALEM. Mr. Gregory Turner, Assistant City Manager, gave the staff report on this item. In response to Council Member MacIntosh, Mrs. Angela Carmon, City Attorney, stated the North Carolina statutes determine what the City is required to do in approving these certificates. Council Member Larson made a motion to approve this item. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Burke and carried unanimously. G-3. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES RENEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF THREE TAXICABS AND THREE LIMOUSINES SERVICES IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. [Item continued from the December Public Safety Committee meeting.] a. ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF FIVE STAR TAXI OF WINSTON-SALEM, LLC FOR THE OPERATION OF THREE TAXICABS IN THE CITY OF WINSTON- SALEM. b. ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF LA RAZA TAXI FOR THE OPERATION OF FIVE TAXICABS IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. c. ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF LOTT S TAXI FOR THE OPERATION OF TWENTY TAXICABS IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM.
Summary of Minutes January 9, 2017 Page 4 d. ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF WILLARD S CAB COMPANY, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF FIFTY TAXICABS IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. e. ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF AIRPORT LIMO FOR THE OPERATION OF TWO LIMOUSINES IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. f. ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF BLACK TIE TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF SEVENTEEN LIMOUSINES IN THE CITY OF WINSTON- SALEM. g. ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF SERVICE WITH A SMILE TRANSPORTATION, LLC FOR THE OPERATION OF ONE LIMOUSINE IN THE CITY OF WINSTON- SALEM. h. ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF READY LIMOUSINE SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF FOUR LIMOUSINES IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. Council Member MacIntosh made a motion to approve this item. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Larson and carried unanimously. G-4. ORDINANCES RENEWING AND TRANSFERRING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF ONE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. Mr. Turner gave the staff report on this item. In response to Council Member Larson, Mr. Turner stated he did not know why the Carriage Company was reducing their number of certificates. Council Member MacIntosh made a motion to approve this item. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Burke and carried unanimously. Council Member Larson requested information concerning the recent legislation out of Raleigh authorizing the creation of needle exchange centers and municipalities. He stated, they seem to have defined a method of licensing or permitting the center s filing and requirements of regular reporting. What seems to be missing is the guidance of placement and proximity of these operations to other operations. He asked is there a function that falls within the jurisdiction of the Council to regulate where these needle exchange programs are placed in Winston-Salem. ADDITIONAL ITEM
Summary of Minutes January 9, 2017 Page 5 Chief Barry Rountree, Police Department, provided an update on some awards the department received. The Police Department has been selected as one of the twelve agencies across the United States that was featured on the Department of Justice website. ADJOURNMENT: 6:56 p.m.