INSIDE THIS REPORT Chief s Message 3 Organizational Chart 4 Command Staff 5 City Police Districts 6 Crime Reporting Numbers 7 Vehicle Crash Reporting 8 Police Activity 9-12 Felony Arrests 13 Clergy and Police Alliance 14 Victim Services 15-16 Community Service Snapshot 17-18 Honor-Color Guard 19 Animal Services 20-23 Notable Changes for 2016 24 Closing 25
Greetings, The men and women of the Mount Pleasant Police Department are committed to the philosophy of community policing and strive to build partnerships in all facets of our community. This report identifies that crime in our community is a continuous concern that we strive to prevent and solve. Our work with community members, civic groups and business representatives continues to blossom and we recognize your contribution in our efforts making our community a safe place for all. As the boundaries of Mount Pleasant have grown to over 20 square miles, with new roads, businesses and homes to protect, you can be assured our commitment is unwavering in providing quality law enforcement services to all. Thank you for allowing us to serve this community. Committed to Excellence, Wayne Isbell Chief of Police
Chief of Police Wayne Isbell Assistant Chief of Police Kyle Holcomb Uniformed Patrol Lieutenant Criminal Investigations Lieutenant Support Services Lieutenant John Beasley Corey Gable Mark Miller
District A New annexed land District C District B District D
Year Population Murder Rape** Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Larceny Auto Theft Total Months Effective Crime Rate per 1,000 people 2016* 16022 0 17 13 44 117 423 20 634 12 39.5705 2015 16022 0 16 16 47 112 513 22 726 12 45.3126 2014 16136 0 18 10 50 143 495 21 737 12 45.6742 2013 16101 0 0 8 33 155 486 20 702 12 43.5997 2012 15941 0 0 3 29 149 458 30 669 12 41.9672 2011 15892 0 0 7 30 164 366 20 587 12 36.9368 2010 15309 0 0 8 42 204 452 18 724 12 47.2924 2009 15111 0 0 14 50 137 507 28 736 12 48.7062 *Texas Department of Public Safety has not released the 2016 reported Uniform Crime Report (UCR) numbers to the Federal Government. The 2016 numbers have been submitted by the agency and are listed above. The estimated 2016 population has not been released by the Census Bureau so this report is using 2015 population numbers. **The Federal Government changed the RAPE definition in 2014, causing the numbers to increase nationally. Users are caution in comparing these numbers with other cities or jurisdictions. The purpose of UCR reporting is to help agency management understand the community crime dynamics year to year to gauge trends and issues. Each community has separate dynamics that must be evaluated before forming an opinion about crime rates in any community.
2016 = 632 Vehicle Crashes Worked (-7% from 2015) 2015 = 677 Vehicle Crashes Worked (-6% from 2014) 2014 = 717 Vehicle Crashes Worked (-15% from 2013) 2013 = 847 Vehicle Crashes Worked (+9% from 2012) 2012 = 779 Vehicle Crashes Worked Of the 632 crashes worked in 2016 only 45% of the drivers who caused the crash live in Mount Pleasant city limits. Top Crash Locations Jefferson Ave. Ferguson Ave.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department is the Titus County hub for all 911 calls. When you call 911 our dispatch center sends the call to the appropriate agency. Mount Pleasant 911 receives approximately 20,000 calls each year. Communications is staffed by 9 full time Dispatchers and is overseen by a police Commander. MPPD dispatches for City Police, School Police, City Fire and all County Volunteer Fire Departments Officer Activity Incidents: Calls for Service: 26,270 (Primary Incidents) Backup Response: 6,770
BEGINNING: 1/1/2016 THROUGH 12/31/2016 Total Primary: 17,022 Total Backups: 5,756 CALL- TYPE Primary Backups Alarm 734 674 Minor Accident 661 157 Suspicious Person 546 275 Suspicious Vehicle 504 162 Civil Matter 482 60 Welfare Concern 451 198 Theft 399 70 Disturbance 394 526 AC Stray Animal 348 51 Investigative Stop 339 160 Loud Music 319 35 Motorist Assist 319 34 Criminal Mischief 279 45 Reckless Vehicle 270 64 Harassment 210 19 Fail To Stop And Id/Accident 193 31 Assault Already Occurred 189 133 Assist Other Agency 186 63 Threats 165 34 Shoplifter 163 81
Traffic Stops: 9,899 (not included in Calls for Service) Citations Issued: 8,162 (both traffic and non-traffic) (*An individual could receive more than one citation per stop.) Warning Citations Issued: 4,570 (both traffic and non-traffic) In regards to traffic stops, 56% of drivers received a citation and 44% received a warning notice. Of all stops, 59% of all warnings and citations were issued to violators who live outside the city limits and 41% were issued to city residents. Race/Ethnicity Citation Contact Percentages Percentage of Households with Vehicle Access Caucasian 45.30% 43% African 18.02% 19% Hispanic 35.29% 37% Asian 0.57% N/A Native American 0.40% N/A Middle Eastern 0.43% N/A Other 0.00% N/A Total 100 100
Arrest Related Information: Criminal Combined Arrested Persons Charges 1,440 Municipal Charges: 1,475 1,006 Adult Males Misdemeanors A & B: 572 364 Adult Females Felonies: 304 53 Juvenile Males Total Charges: 2,351 17 Juvenile Females 60% of people arrested were Mount Pleasant city residents 40% of people arrested were from Titus County or other communities 888 people were arrested for the combined 1,475 Class-C Municipal Charges 363 people were arrested for the combined 572 A & B level Misdemeanors 189 people were arrested for the combined 304 Felony Charges Along with patrol operations, MPPD Criminal Investigations Division works hard to investigate and solve our community crimes.
Felony Offense Type # Felony Offense Type # ABANDON ENDANGER CHILD CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE 1 MONEY LAUNDERING >=$150K<$300K 4 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT DATE/FAMILY/HOUSE W/WEAPON 2 OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION 4 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON 7 POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PG 1 <1G 58 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY 6 POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PG 1 >=1G<4G 20 AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT CHILD 1 POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PG 1 >=4G<200G 8 ASSAULT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH/CIRCULATION 10 POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PG3 <28G DFZ IAT 6 ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER W/PREV CONV 3 POSS CS PG 2 < 1G 4 ASSAULT PUBLIC SERVANT 2 POSS CS PG 2 >= 1G<4G 1 BURGLARY OF BUILDING 9 POSS CS PG 3 >= 28G<200G 3 BURGLARY OF HABITATION 14 POSS CS PG1 <1G DFZ IAT 17 CREDIT CARD ABUSE 1 POSS CS PG3 <28G DFZ IAT 1 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF $2,500<$30K 1 POSS MARIJ >4OZ<=5LBS 2 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 3RD OR MORE FELONY 8 POSS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED W/CHILD UNDER 15 YOA 1 PROH SUBSTANCE/ITEM IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 3 ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 3 PROH WEAPON 1 EVADE ARREST DET W/VEHICLE W/PREV CONV OR SBI 1 ROBBERY 4 EVADING ARREST DETENTION W/PREV CONVICTION 6 SEX OFFENDERS DUTY TO REGISTER LIFE/90 DAY 2 EVADING ARREST DETENTION W/VEHICLE 7 SEX OFFENDERS DUTY TO REGISTER LIFE/ANNUALLY 2 FORGERY FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT 9 SEXUAL ASSAULT 2 FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS < 5 6 TAMPER W/GOVERN RECORD DEFRAUD/HARM 1 HARASSMENT OF PUBLIC SERVANT 1 TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR 41 HINDER APPREHENSION OR PROSECUTION KNOWN FELON 1 TERR THREAT IMP PUB SERV/PUB FEAR SBI/INFLU GV 3 INJURY CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLE W/INT BODILY INJU 2 THEFT OF FIREARM 1 KIDNAPPING 2 THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K 2 MAN DEL CS PG 1 >=1G<4G 2 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE 5 UNLAWFUL POSS FIREARM BY FELON 2
In 2016 six Chaplain s rode in patrol units with patrol officers for a combined 2,009 patrol hours. Chaplain s contacted numerous citizens and arrested individuals providing them with support in guidance to better improve their lives. CAPA and Mount Pleasant Police Honor Guard members also represent MPPD and our City at funerals of fallen Officers. CAPA, a vital part of the MPPD culture.
Who is a victim? Those involved in a violent physical assault Family members who witness domestic abuse o Children o The Elderly Children of abuse and neglect Sexual Assault victims Hate Crimes Survivors of suicide victims, crash victims, DWI victims
Numbers represent victims and those associated with victim crimes/incidents. New Victims Served Male Female 2016 831 324 507 2015 772 288 484 2014 739 274 465 *2013 112 30 82 *Victim Services was created October 2013
Work Place Violence Presentations Clergy and Police Alliance (CAPA) CRASH Reduction Presentations for DWI, Seatbelt and Speeding Child Safety Seat Certification. The agency can now give away child safety seats to indigent people Child Safety Seat Inspections for motorist First Responders Respond Foundation Financially supporting the emergency needs of our community members
Community Involvement Library and School Reading Programs Crime Victim Services Community Presentations Victim Services Presentations National Night Out
Honoring Serving Representing OUR COMMUNITY
Animal Services is staffed by 4 full time employees supervised by a Police Commander 2016 834 Calls for Service 32 Animal Bite Reports 2189 Impounds 588 Adoptions 720 Rescue Organization Giveaways 768 Animals Euthanized 184 Returned to Owner 632 Animals Chipped FREE
Animal overpopulation continues to be a disturbing part of a regional issue. This is related to community issues such as failing to sterilize and animals running at large. Since 2012 our Shelter has seen a steady decline in animals being euthanize. Year Delivered Euthanized Chipped Saved 2012 3200 2591 124 699 2013 2772 1763 467 1022 2014 2488 1645 523 1021 2015 2494 1123 623 1302 2016 2189 768 632 1492
70% DECREASE IN EUTHANIZED ANIMALS IN PAST 5 YEARS 32% DECREASE IN EUTHANIZED ANIMALS FROM 2015 TO 2016 113% INCREASE IN SAVED ANIMALS IN PAST 5 YEARS 15% INCREASE IN SAVED ANIMALS FROM 2015 TO 2016 OUR NUMBERS ARE STILL TOO HIGH Success is measured by decreasing euthanasia. This has been through our animal microchip program, shelter volunteers, local veterinarians, partnering with Titus County Animal Shelter Friends Foundation and creating a new Customer Service Representative position. Our Animal Shelter is small, hard to keep clean, and does not have the space needed to keep animals longer to improve their chance of adoption.
Concept plans for future growth and new facility.
The Police Department created an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Unit. The Unit has three trained pilots and three vehicles to support our SWAT Unit, search and rescues, hazardous material scenes and the needs of other agencies and City departments New video storage server for officer body cameras Enhanced video surveillance at city asset locations The Police Department received our third Recognition Accreditation Award. The agency has been accredited since 2008 Crash reduction TXDOT grant to enhance traffic enforcement patrols Patrol and Special Operations Equipment
In closing, 2016 was a year for improved safety for Mount Pleasant Residents. Our crime rate and vehicle crashes are the lowest we ve seen in 5 years. This community and our leaders expect the best from your Police Department and Animal Services. In turn our staff is trained to the highest standards to provide quality service to you. We look forward to continued community support from our citizens and business owners.