Dunwoody Police Department

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2010 Strategic Plan

Core Values
Service
A Message from the Chief Professionalism
Integrity
The Dunwoody Police Department began operations on April 1, 2009. In our first
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nine months of operation, the department has worked hard to address the needs,
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issues, and concerns of the community as well as establish various partnerships
within the community. The dedicated men and women of the Dunwoody Police Courage

Department have exceeded all expectations. In addition, the citizens of Dunwoody

Mission Statement
have been overwhelmingly supportive of the Department’s efforts.
The mission of the Dunwoody Police
The Dunwoody Police Department is not content to relax after our first year of Department is to work in partnership
with the residents and businesses of
successes. Instead, we are determined to challenge ourselves as we move forward.
Dunwoody to provide a safe and
The successes of our first year are merely a snapshot of our future efforts.
secure environment through the
delivery of fair and impartial police
The 2010 Strategic Plan of the Dunwoody Police Department is not a document that
services, proactive problem solving,
will simply sit on a shelf or occupy space on our website. It is a vital tool that we and increased community
will use to measure our performance and progress throughout the year. Our partnerships. The Dunwoody Police
strategic plan is a living document that guides our daily activities and provides clear Department will operate in a
direction to every member of the Department. It is a guide and a commitment that transparent manner maintaining the
highest level of integrity while
working together, we can make a difference in Dunwoody.
working to improve the quality of life
for all those who live, work and play
in Dunwoody.
 Goal #1
Reduce Crime and the Fear of Crime
2009 Part One Crime
Measurement 1.1 Stats
Reduce the level of property crime in the
City of Dunwoody, as measured by the FBI
Annual Part One Crime Index, by 5%
compared to the index from 2009.
Action Plans
Community Outreach will publish the
On The Beat newsletter quarterly with
crime prevention tips and disseminate
it through the Neighborhood Watch
program and various other sources.
Detectives will increase their property
crime arrests by 5%.
Develop a system to target excessive
call locations with a strategic analysis
and plan to reduce the calls for
service.
Measurement 1.2
Reduce the level of Theft from Auto
crimes in the City of Dunwoody, as
measured by the FBI Annual Part One
Crime Index, by 10% compared to the
index from 2009.
Action Plans
Patrol Officers will increase the
number of arrests for property crimes
by 5%.
Patrol Officers will increase their
patrols in areas experiencing high
incidents of Theft from Auto.
Increase foot patrols and bicycle
patrols in areas experiencing high
incidents of Theft from Autos.
Develop a crime prevention flyer
about Theft from Auto’s and
distribute that flyer quarterly to local
office buildings, the mall, and other
retailers whose locations are prime
targets for this offense.
Measurement 1.3
Reduce the level of Theft by Shoplifting
crimes in the City of Dunwoody, as
measured by the FBI Annual Part One
Crime Index, by 10% compared to the
index from 2009. 2009 Part One Crime Stats
Action Plans 0 Murder
5 Rape
Develop and implement the
S.M.A.R.T (Strategic Management 56 Robbery
Against Retail Theft) program to
increase prosecutions and 140 Assault
awareness of the problem of
186 Burglary
shoplifting amongst retailers.
Develop and host a loss prevention 1,015 Larceny
class for local retailers at least
85 Motor Vehicle Theft
three times this year to educate
them about the detection of
shoplifters and the legal
requirements to prosecute. 1,487 TOTAL
Partner with the National
Association for Shoplifting
Prevention (N.A.S.P.) and Follow Dunwoody Police at:
Dunwoody Municipal Court
Prosecutors to require all subjects www.dunwoodypolice.com
arrested for Shoplifting to
complete a mandatory Shoplifter’s
Alternative home study course, at
their expense, which is designed to www.twitter.com\dunwoodypolice
reduce shoplifter recidivism and to
help prevent their future
penetration into the criminal
justice system.
Measurement 1.4
Reduce the level of calls for service by
adopting a False Alarm ordinance.
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Action Plans
Draft a False Alarm ordinance.
Present options to City Council for
outsourcing the false alarm
management process.
Solicit RFP’s for false alarm
management.

Goal #2
Enhance Community and Police Partnerships
Measurement 2.1
Increase community member participation
in police programs by 10%.
Action Plans
Develop a Citizen Police Academy and
hold 3 classes in 2010 with enrollment
of at least 20 citizens for each class.
Add 2 new members to the Police
Explorers program.
Increase participation in the Ride-Along
program by 10% through increased
publicity of the program. Solicit a
media representative to Ride-Along and
do a story about it.
Solicit volunteers to input archived data
into the new records management
system.
Develop 2 additional measures where
volunteers can assist the Department.
Measurement 2.2
Develop at least one program for teenagers.
Action Plans
Purchase a franchise of Collision
Avoidance Training (CAT) - an advanced
defensive driving and car control
program.
Provide at least 2 classes for teenagers.
Explore the possibility of conducting a
Fatal Vision seminar at Dunwoody High
School.
Dunwoody Police
Department
Police Explorer Program
Law Enforcement Explorer posts help
youth gain insight into a variety of
programs that offer hands-on career
activities. For young men and women
who are interested in careers in the
field of law enforcement, Exploring
offers experiential learning with lots
of fun-filled, hands-on activities that
promote the growth and development
of adolescent youth.
Measurement 2.3 On July 2, 2009, the DPD Police
Explorer Post #702 was organized
Develop at least one safety awareness thanks to the generous support of the
class for women. Rotary Club of Dunwoody, Wal-Mart
and Target stores.
Action Plans
The Dunwoody Police Department
Host 2 safety awareness classes at now has nine Police Explorers.
the Dunwoody Police Department.
Neighborhood Watch
Hold 2 safety awareness classes in
the community. The Neighborhood Watch program is
one of the oldest and best-known
crime prevention concepts in North
America.
The Dunwoody Police Department has
partnered with over 58
neighborhoods and areas across
Dunwoody and has provided our own
unique Neighborhood Watch sign for
these areas to help deter crime.
Dunwoody Police Ride-Along Program
Q: What is a Ride-Along program?
A Ride-Along program gives citizens a unique opportunity to learn about the daily
challenges and risks that officers face while protecting the community. Citizens receive
an “insider’s” view of how police officers serve the citizens of Dunwoody. In addition,
citizens are able to interact with a uniformed police officer to ask questions, discuss
issues, and voice concerns. All of this is accomplished while the citizen rides along in a
police car accompanying an officer on a shift.
Quote from a ride-along participant:
“I had a great time learning about the new department and meeting some of your
officers. The officers I came in contact with were extremely professional and
treated me as one of their own.”
~ Andy Benfield

Goal #3
Continue Professional Development of
Department and Staff
Measurement 3.1
Begin certification process for the
Dunwoody Police Department through
the Georgia Association of Chiefs of
Police.
Action Plans
Contact GACP to obtain information
about State Certification.
Review Dunwoody Police standard
operating procedures for
compliance with State Certification.
Complete internal audit for
compliance with State Certification
guidelines.
Apply for State Certification and pay
fee.
Measurement 3.2
Maintain a “100% Within Policy” for Use
of Force Incidents.
Action Plans
Conduct Use of Force training
yearly.
Discuss the proper use of force
during roll call at least once a
month.
Conduct a thorough review of all
Use of Force incidents.
Professional
Development
The Dunwoody Police Department
is committed to the professional
development of all members of the
Dunwoody Police Team. The most
valuable resource we have is our
people.
It is important for all front line
personnel to receive the technical
skills training they need to perform
their jobs in the exceptional
manner which is expected.
In addition, it is also important for
supervisory personnel to receive
training in supervisory and
Measurement 3.3 leadership skills which will equip
them to lead the Department.
Increase and improve the training of
personnel. Sample 2009 Training Classes
Action Plans Records Software Training
Develop and implement an FTO Taser Training
program for new officers and Dale Carnegie Training
detectives. Officer Survival
Develop and implement a 40 Firearms Training
hour In-Service training program. Homicide Investigations
Assign at least 1 employee to Constitutional Law Training
attend Dale Carnegie training. Georgia Command College
Gang Investigators Training
At least 5 Officers will achieve
their Intermediate Certification. Advanced Report Writing
FBI Law Enforcement Executive
At least 3 Officers will achieve Development Seminar
their Advanced Certification.
Training Requirements
Q: How many hours of training are required by the Peace
Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) of Georgia?
At a minimum, P.O.S.T. requires 20 hours of training per year. Any police officer in the
State of Georgia who does not obtain at least 20 hours of approved training will lose his
or her certification. This is a minimum requirement and certainly not a recommended
total.
As a professional police department, we will provide our officers with training
opportunities based on our needs, our staffing requirements and our budget.

Goal #4
Improve Traffic Safety
Measurement 4.1
Reduce the number of injury accidents
by 5%.
Action Plans
Conduct an analysis of accident
data and determine the top ten
locations for accidents with
injuries.
Target the top ten locations for
accidents with injuries with
appropriate traffic enforcement
measures.
Measurement 4.2
Examine the adoption of the Data
Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic
Safety program by the Georgia
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
Action Plans
Contact the GOHS for more
information on DDACTS.
Explore the costs associated with
this program.
Examine the personnel costs of the
program.
Examine the technical
considerations.
Prepare a report for consideration
of program.
Traffic Safety
Since the Dunwoody Police
Department began operations on
April 1, 2009, the number one
complaint received has been
related to traffic. These complaints
can be categorized broadly into
congestion, speeding, stop sign
violations and various other
violations.
The Dunwoody Police Department
has taken these complaints
seriously. Whenever we receive a
complaint, we assign an officer or
officers to handle the issue
immediately.
Measurement 4.3
Additionally, we deploy our speed
Conduct at least four safety detection trailer, in conjunction
with enforcement, in areas where
checkpoints in 2010.
speed is a concern. The results of
the speed trailer are posted on our
Action Plans website.
Examine relevant data to
determine location of checkpoints.
Schedule and execute a safety Sample of Citations
checkpoint approximately once a Written
quarter.
1,776 Speeding Citations
85 Speeding Citations for going
34+ mph over the speed limit
192 Seat Belt Violations
451 Following Too Close
Citations
Safety Checkpoint
Q: What is a safety checkpoint?
Safety checkpoints are conducted to make the roads safer for the general public.
The courts have upheld the constitutionality of safety checkpoints with certain
restrictions.
In October 2009, the Dunwoody Police Department conducted our first safety
checkpoint. Here are the results:
2 Arrests for DUI
3 Arrests for Suspended Driver’s License
42 Arrests for Unlicensed Driver
63 Total Citations Issued

Goal #5
Use Technology to Become More Efficient
and Effective
Measurement 5.1
Explore options for E-911 services for
the Dunwoody Police Department.
Action Plans
Establish projected revenues for
911 services.
Outline pros and cons for various
911 options.
Hire consultant to evaluate best
option.
Present recommendation to City
Council.
Measurement 5.2
Complete Records Management
System (RMS) transition.
Action Plans
Complete the implementation of
the records management system.
Complete the implementation of
electronic tickets and the interface
with the new court software.
Complete the implementation of
the online access to police reports
module for citizens.
Complete the Online Report
module for citizens.
Technology at Work
The use of technology in law
enforcement has excelled rapidly in the
last several years.
The Dunwoody Police Department uses
the latest technology to deliver quality
service to the citizens of Dunwoody.
2009 Technology in Use
Electronic Control Devices
Mobile field reporting
Records management software
In-car digital video recordings of
traffic stops
Measurement 5.3
Webpage for Police Department
Research License Plate Reader (LPR) Use of Twitter and Facebook to
disseminate information
cameras for use in Dunwoody.
Surveillance video of the Police
Action Plans Department and City Hall offices
Contact other departments who Ability to run vehicle tags and
individuals from uniform patrol cars
are using LPR cameras
successfully. Latest technology in firearms
Speak to various vendors and Police-to-police technology which
enables data sharing between police
establish cost of product and
agencies
expected uses.
Latest police digital radio technology
Prepare report and
Dissemination of AED units
recommendations.
(Automated External Defibrillator)
inside Department and City Hall as
well as in each patrol car through
Hearts of Dunwoody program
Technology Today
Q: How has the use of technology changed the recruitment
of police officers?
In years past, the technology in use by most police departments was limited. As a
result, police departments did not require skills such as data entry or software
knowledge to become a police officer.
Today, standards have changed. Police Officers are now highly skilled in the use of
computers and possess exceptional data entry capabilities. In addition, they are
much more adaptable to changing technology than police officers in the past.
All of the employees within the Dunwoody Police Department possess great
foundations in using the latest technology and are always eager to learn and adapt
to new programs if it will benefit the Department and the community.

Dunwoody Police Department Employees
Lieutenant David Barnes
Officer Robert Barrett
Sergeant Mario Beneito
Detective Robert Bentivegna
Officer Alan Brooks
PSR Rhonda Brown
Sergeant Mike Carlson
Detective Curtis Clifton
PSR Rochelle Coleman
Sergeant Gary Cortellino
Sergeant Jason Dove
Officer Eric Drum
Officer Robert Ehlbeck
Officer Fidel Espinoza
Lieutenant Oliver Fladrich
Sergeant Andrew Fondas
Officer Rusty Furman
Detective Kelly Gobely
Officer Ronny Gomes-Delima
Chief Billy Grogan
Officer Lee Hasseltine
Lieutenant William Hegwood
Officer Richard Heintz
Officer Chris Irwin
Closing Comments
This document is not meant to be a
comprehensive list of everything
the Dunwoody Police Department
plans to accomplish in 2010.
Instead, it will be used as a road
map to guide us through the year.
Evidence Tech KC Kramer
Officer Patrick Krieg
Officer Dale Laskowski
Officer Jason Lewis
Officer Jesus Maldonado
PSR Beverly Morrison
Officer Tony Nagel
Officer Robert Parsons
Officer Kenneth Peck
Officer Minh Pham
Officer Alvin Rodriguez
Deputy Chief David Sides
PSR Robyn Smith
Officer Frank Sommo Jr
Executive Assistant Liz Stell
Officer Mark Stevens
Officer JB Tate
Detective Andrew Thompson
Officer Joseph Tomalka
Officer Tim Waldron
CST Sybil Warner
Sergeant Jason Witcher
Officer William Yeargin
Officer Timothy Fecht
Dunwoody Police Department
41 Perimeter Center East, Ste: 100
Dunwoody, Georgia 30346
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