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HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-10 - Regional Career Criminal Apprehension ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 92 -10 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE ORANGE COAST REGIONAL CAREER CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach desires to • undertake a certain project designated Career Criminal Apprehension Program, administered by the Office of Criminal Justice Planning (hereafter referred to as OCJP). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Arb Campbell, Chief of Police of the City of Newport Beach, is authorized on its behalf to submit the attached proposal to OCJP and is authorized to execute on behalf of the City Council the attached Grant Award Agreement including any extensions or amendments thereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant agrees to provide all matching funds required for said project (including any amendment thereof) under the Program and the funding terms and conditions of OCJP and that the cash match will be appropriated as required. IT IS AGREED that any liability arising out of the performance of this Grant Award Agreement, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency. The State of California and OCJP disclaim responsibility for any such liability. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body. ADOPTED THIS 13th day of January 1992. APPROVED AS TO FORM CITY A ORNEY l ORANGE COAST REGIONAL [; Tf M9 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION: Over the past four months police representatives from Costa Mesa, Fountain Val- ley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Seal Beach and Westminster have held meetings to discuss the development of a regional program called PROACT (Proactive Resource Organization Against Crime Through Technology). Grant -money is available to assist in the creation of the program through the Office Of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP). The grant title is the Career Criminal Appre- hension Program (C -CAP). Representatives from the seven police agencies have agreed that implementation of the C -CAP Program would improve their ability to provide the best available law enforcement service to their communities. This report consists of four sections and five appendices. Section I defines the problem. Section II provides background information on crime analysis. Section III defines the parameters of PROACT. The fourth and last section presents the technical aspects of the grant. Program costs are located in Appendix A, crime and population statistics in Appen- dix B, Agreements in Appendix C, CAU products in Appendix D and the Organiza- tion Chart in Appendix E. I PROBLEM STATEMENT The service areas for the proposed Orange Coast PROACT are the cities of Hunting- ton Beach which has a population of 191,000, Costa Mesa with a population of 94,700, Fountain Valley with a population of 56,400, Newport Beach with a popula- tion of 70,200, Seal Beach with a population of 27,350, Westminster with a popula- tion of 78,118 and Irvine with a population of 102,400. This represent a total re- gional population of approximately 625,000 with a prgjected population of 672,000 by 1995 (See Appendix B). This demographic area is served by 821 sworn officers, or 1.3 officers per thousand population. The crime rate for the region has an aver- age of 2302.1 Part One crimes per 100,000 population. All of the cities in the region are primarily bedroom communities with very low officer -to- population ratios. If a large number of the on -duty personnel are dedi- cated to traffic and crowd control only a small portion of the \Vt7l, operational personnel is available for proactive crime focused ac` Uwe were to assume that the total time listed as "patrol time" is for proactive crime suppression, then the data used to make thos decisions is of prime importance. At this time most patrol decisions are based on information provided by investigation personnel, communications logs, memos from investigation, intuition and word of mouth sources. Much of the data being gathered for crime analysis purposes is not being directed to operational personnel in a readable, timely manner to assist them in making day - to-day operational decisions. The problems faced by any single agency in getting effective information to their operational personnel is a small part of the larger problem. In a highly mobile society with multiple agencies sharing common borders, there is a need to transmit effective and timely information to the operational personnel in every agency that may benefit from that information. There are many examples of criminals attacking multiple jurisdictions. One of the more recent examples is the "ENVELOPE BAN- DIT" who committed thirty five armed robberies in fourteen jurisdictions over a five month period. In most cases information is shared between agencies through area -wide radio broadcasts and communications between detective bureaus, by investigators. In either case the information is not received by the majority of the operational per- sonnel. With improved data collection capabilities directed toward crime trend analysis and the ability to quickly communicate information, the problem- solving and decision - making skills of all police personnel will improve. U CRIME ANALYSIS THEORY Index Crimes that would be most effected by effective crime analysis are theft related crimes; grand theft, grand then auto, and burglary. Other crimes where crime analysis would be effective are serial crimes, including robbery, murder and sex crimes. Ninety four percent of all crimes have the potential of being reduced by effective crime analysis. For crime analysis to be effective, the CAU should have a direct relationship with patrol and be able to develop statistical information, forecast crime patterns, de- velop target profile analysis for various criminals, and help provide investigative leads. This requires that all available data be constantly updated. This includes the following data: full crime report M.O. information, parolee information, FI cards, citation information, arrest data, and other crime and criminal related data. 1 11100� The CAU should have constant input and feedback from police practitioners. The operational personnel should view the CAU as a tool. The priorities for the CAU are as follows: 1L 1. Tactical \ 2. Strategic 3. Administrative The primary administrative responsibility would be to provide data for deployment and budgeting. In order that the data be effective it must be constantly scrutinized by a trained staff and all personnel must be trained in the use of the data. The data must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The information would provide specific crime trend information to permit the best possible decisions on deployment of personnel and strategy. A practical example of how a Regional Crime Analysis Unit would be effective can be found in the current and projected auto theft problem. Population and Part 1 Crime projections were developed for the next five years (See Appendix B). These projections show that auto theft is the fastest rising crime in the region. At the same time most jurisdic- tions only recover a small percentage of their own stolen cars. A regional crime analysis unit would effectively track the locations where cars are recovered, regard- less of city. This information would provide important keys to the identity of the auto thief. Crime Analysis Unit personnel could also be used to develop strategies for handling and implementing potential regional problems. One example that comes to mind is a digital mass field booking procedure for mutual aid riot arrests. The required data are currently available and the technology is also available to process this data If we could put together three primary ingredients, trained ana- lyst, data, and technology we could accomplish the goal of effective crime analysis. III PROOACT The following is a hypothetical look at crime analysis of the future though the ability to accomplish it is here today. The PROACT Output Theory: A New Method of Briefing Police Personnel Traditionally, statistical data has been disseminated through text - based, chart and graph - laden, technically overwhelming writings. Although this information is dry by its nature, it no longer need be uninteresting. The PROACT Output Theory is based on trenda in marketing, entertainment and sales in the use of Multimedia platforms for information sharing. Simply stated, Multimedia refers to the use of multiple forms of , media (sound, pictures, teat, video, music, voice, etc.) combined to � enhance audience interest, thus improving understanding and inter- pretation of the information provided. Technological advances in personal �® computers has been instrumental in the development of this method of delivery in the late 1980's and now in the 90's. Computers have been used extensively in the motion picture industry for all manners of special effects processing and even setting simulations. Computer animation has now out -paced conventional animation methods in almost every forum. The PR.OACT Output Theory is to use this innovative tool to focus patrol resources on real problems. Based on the dictates of the Office of Criminal Justice Planning's (OCJP) grant guidelines, best results are obtained with daily, weekly and monthly output from a CCAP and Crime Analysis Unit. Newsletters, Parolee Profiles, Serious Habitual Offender (SHO) Information, and Career Criminal data and trend information are just a few things that can be presented in a variety of forms to enhance officers' knowledge while bolstering their productivity through targeted efforts. New meth- ods includes computer generated presentations, including video and still video pictures, voice, music and text, as well as colorful and meaningful charts, maps and information. By making the information relevant and interesting, comprehension and interpretation should improve. Training and equipment requirements of such an undertaking are substantial, but the rewards can be the most promising opportunity to complete the basic mission of every law enforcement agency, suppression of crimes and apprehension of offend- ers. PR.OACT will provide area maps and reporting district maps showing crime by area and time of day as well as crime trend projections, all based on real time data. These maps would be produced as hard copy hand -outs, or projected on a screen. Photographs of known offenders could be scanned into the computer system, or photos could be taken in the field by cameras that produce a computer image. All mug photos could be likewise stored and become immediately available. Photos could be modified by computer overlays for glasses, facial hair and hairstyle changes. IV OCJP C -CAP Grant It is anticipated that the Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) will be sending out Requests For Proposals in October, 1991. The anticipated deadline for grant proposals will be in early December of 1991. The decision to fund a proposal is expected to be in January, 1992. Grant recipients will then have approximately four months to establish a long range plan. Funding will be in July of 1992. The C -CAP grant is designed to provide funding to establish a four year program to enhance the ability of local law enforcement to IlIkkLM capture and prosecute repeat offenders. C -CAP is a four year program with four one -year phases. The first phase is the develop- ment of a Crime Analysis Unit (CAU). The CAU has the responsibility to develop data for the use of patrol and investigations. The second year�� of the grant is to develop Managed Patrol Operations (MPO). MPO relates a� to the changes and modifications necessary in patrol to get maximum benefit from the CAU. The next phase is Management of Criminal Investigation (MCI). The last year is for evaluation and further development and to prepare for continu- ation of the program after grant funding. The distribution of grant money requires grant participants to provide matching funds. OCJP provides 90% of the grant funds the first year, 85% the second year, 65% the-third year and 50% the last year. This is not in reality a four year grant, but a four year program made up of four one year grants. For the purpose of obtaining the grant funds the City of Huntington Beach will be the host agency. All financial audits and hiring procedures will follow the City of Huntington Beach guidelines. Policy for the grant project will be set by an "Executive Committee" made up of the seven chiefs of police from the member agencies. The members of the Executive Committee will elect one of their members as the "Project Director ". Day -to-day management of the grant will be directed by a sworn supervisor selected by the executive committee. The chief of police from each city will also appoint a liaison person to sit on a law enforcement advisory committee. The purpose of the advisory committee is to provide liaison between the CAU and their agency and to provide input to solve day -to-day operational problems. The actual management of the CAU will be the responsibility of a full time man- ager. The CAU manager will be hired from the grant funds. The grant funds will also be used to hire all CAU personnel. Projected personnel costs are located in Appendix A. M ORANGE COAST .JZGIONAL CAREER CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to formalize and certify, in written form, that the City of Newport Beach will participate in and support a state grant- funded initiative entitled the "Orange Coast Regional Career Criminal Apprehension Program" (CLAP). That program will facilitate an inter- agency effort to identify and apprehend chronic offenders whose prolific • criminal behavior engenders widespread victimization throughout our community. TERM The term of this agreement is July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993. Subsequent agreements are anticipated for each successive program year. It is acknowledged that this agreement does not bind any party to participation beyond the term of this agreement. However, it is emphasized that the CCAP program should be considered a long -term investment in the improvement of regional law enforcement. If future evaluations of the program confirm its merit, its continuation in subsequent grant terms (as well after the expiration of grant funding) should be supported. PLANNING The parties to this agreement will participate in the development of a "Long Range Plan ", the purpose of which will be to define the nature and extent of CCAP services and products, and to assure that such services and products are timely, pertinent, and useful in improving the efficiency and economy of all the law enforcement agencies involved in the project. OPERATION The City of Huntington Beach will take responsibility for submitting the grant proposal to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning. The City of Huntington Beach will also facilitate the development of the program's advisory committees and act as "host" for the purpose of grant development and documentation. The Cities of Seal Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Irvine will facilitate the program by providing pertinent law enforcement data to the program for analysis, and by incorporating the program's product in the planning and execution of Police Department operations. All participating cities will support the development and staffing of a centrally located Crime Analysis Unit. 1 EVALUATION The CCAP program will be subject to on -going monitoring and review by the Executive Advisory Committee made up of the participating cities chiefs of police. A recommendation regarding the continuation of the program at the end of each grant funding phase will be provided by that organization. In addition, the program will be subject to an independent evaluation prior to the completion of the final eighteen months of state funding. The selection of the evaluator, as well as the valuation methodology to be employed, will be subject to the approval of the Executive Advisory Committee. • TERMINATION It is emphasized that the CCAP program will require a binding contract between the State and the City of Huntington Beach (which will receive the grant funds and act as the program's "host "). The term of that contract corresponds to the term of this agreement. Withdrawal from the agreement during the "grant year" is, therefore, discouraged. FINANCING The majority of CCAP funding forty -two months of operation. however, required during each provided by each jurisdiction total population of the service each participating city is listed APPROVED AND SIGNED will be provided by the State for the first A local government funding "match" is, grant phase. A share of this match will be on the basis of its population ratio to the area. The estimated amount required from in appendix A. Executed on this _day of � �� 1992. as to Form Attorney i ,1 �� /. RL.7L /l V I/ �W iI NLt-- City Manager City of Newport Beach ORANGE COAST REG_�NAL CAREER CRIMINAL APPR&...NSION PROGRAM DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE & LISTED POLICE AGENCIES OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT This Operational Agreement stands as evidence that the Orange County District Attorney's Office intends to work together with the Costa Mesa Police Department, Irvine Police Department, Fountain Valley Police Department, Westminster Police Department, Seal Beach Police Department, Newport Beach Police Department and the Huntington Beach Police Department towards the mutual goal of incapacitating through apprehension and prosecution "Career Criminals ". Career criminals are that group of criminal offenders who, through lifestyles of prolific crime, victimize the community • far in excess of what their proportion to the population would otherwise indicate. The term "career criminal" as used in this agreement is dissimilar to the definition of "career criminal" that governs the District Attorney's grant. It is understood that the District Attorney's (grant funde vertical prosecution unit will not be governed by, nor be er any prosecutorial obligations persuant to this grant. Specifically, the undersigned agree to the following: 1. PROGRAM APPLICATION. The Cities of Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Westminster, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Newport Beach and Irvine have applied to the State Office of Criminal Justice Planning for funding to support a grant program entitled "PROACT ". The purpose of that program is to facilitate an interagency effort to identify, apprehend, and successfully prosecute chronic offenders whose prolific criminal lifestyle engenders widespread victimization throughout our community. The undersigned endorse and support this application. 2. PLANNING PHASE. The member law enforcement agencies will conduct a planning phase in connection with the above mentioned project. The purpose of that planning phase will be to examine the data collection and analysis requirements needed in connection with the establishment and operation of a crime analysis unit, and the application of that unit's products to both patrol operations and criminal investigations. The main objective of the planning phase will be to assure that crime analysis products and services are (" available, timely, pertinent, and useful to all member lawA enforcement agencies and the product is available to any other law enforcement agency in the county. The undersigned hereby agree that their agencies will participate in and support this planning effort. 1 3. IDENTIFICATION AND HANDLING OF CAREER CRIMINAL CASES. Central to the success of the program is the ability of the criminal justice system agencies to identify, apprehend, prosecute, and cause the long term incarceration of career criminals. The undersigned hereby agree to develop a uniform county -wide career criminal standard (definition), as well as procedures which assure the adequate documentation and preparation of career criminal cases that are referred for prosecution. The undersigned law enforcement agencies agree that such documentation and preparation will substantially exceed the standard generally used for most non- F Page 2 career criminal cases. The District Attorney's Office agrees that case referrals which involve identified career criminals will be vigorously prosecuted with the goal of persuading the court to impose the most severe and just authorized sentence. 4. DATA AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE. The undersigned agree to provide to the program's Crime Analysis Unit, through means to be determined during the program's planning phase, such criminal offense, incidence, and related data that may be necessary to conduct crime analysis operations and produce crime analysis products in a timely manner. The District Attorney's data and • information exchange responsibilities are limited to that data and information that is reasonably available from their existing case tracking system. The PROACT Executive Advisory Committee, comprised of the chiefs of police of the member agencies, agrees to facilitate the timely distribution of the Crime Analysis products, to all appropriate parties. 5. OPERATION OF THE CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT. The agencies represented by the Executive Advisory Committee agree to facilitate, operate, and maintain the Crime Analysis Unit in furtherance of this program's objectives. The agencies represented by the Executive Advisory Committee further agrees to allocate the resources necessary to direct and manage the assigned staff and otherwise assure the success of the program. 6. FEEDBACK AND EVALUATION. The- undersigned agree to facilitate and provide periodic feedback, through procedures to be developed during the planning phase, to help measure the effectiveness and usefulness of the Crime Analysis Unit and its products. The undersigned further agree to support and participate in those formal evaluations deemed necessary by the state's funding agency (the Office of Criminal justice Planning) and /or policy makers within the local Criminal Justice System. Executed this day of MICHAEL CAPIZZI, District Attorney JAMES COOK, Police Chief County of Orange Westminster Police Dept. WILLIAM STEARNS, Police Chief Seal Beach Police Department ELVIN MIALI, Police Chief Fountain Valley Police Department RONALD LOWENBERG, Police Chief Huntington Beach Police Dept. ARB CAMPBELL, Police Chief Newport Beach Police Dept. LEO PEART, Police Chief Irvine Police Department DAVID SNOWDEN, Police Chief Costa Mesa Police Department