ITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2020 YEAR-END REPORT MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER Visit at: CITYOFITHACA.ORG, Follow at: facebook.com/ithacapolice, Twitter: @ithacapolice Prepared by Dennis R. Nayor, Chief of PoliceITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 East Clinton Street, P.O. Box 6557 Ithaca, New York 14851-6557 DENNIS NAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE VINCENT P, MONTICELLO, SR. DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE, POLICE ADMINISTRATION/RECORDS: 607-272-9973 JOHN JOLY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE March 1, 2021 Dear Mayor Myrick, Common Council, and Members of the Ithaca Community, ‘As you all know, the year 2020 brought challenges unlike any other year to the City of Ithaca, This includes the global pandemic, protracted civil unrest, and a surge in violent crimes. Although no playbook existed for managing the combined issues of such complexity and magnitude, the officers and support staff of the Ithaca Police Department worked extremely hard to continue to provide quality police services to all. This report contains a breakdown of staffing, crime statistics, non-crime-based statistics, training, agency accomplishments, general information, and goals for 2021 As I announced in January, I will be retiring this Spring after 25 years of dedicated service in the law enforcement profession. My time with the Ithaca Police Department has been one of my highest honors and I am extremely proud to have been part of such a great team. We hope you find the information contained within this report useful and urge you to visit our website, Ithacapolice.org, to learn more about this Department. Sincerely, a Dennis R. Nayor Chief of Police City of Ithaca PD 120 East Clinton Street Ithaca, NY 14850 "It is the Mission of the Ithaca Police Department to enhance the quality of life in our community by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the U.S. Constitution. We strive to preserve peace and to provide a safe environment for all of our residents and visitors." *Service*Honor*Integrity*Professionalism* Making a Difference Together "An Equal Opportunity Employer wth a Commitment to Workforce Diversification”: ITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL LIST STAFF BY SENIORITY 1 ‘Chief Dennis R. ls Liautenant Scott N, Garin Lieutenant Jaco! ‘Sergeant Derek Necheporek. Tomberal eant David J. Amar it Michael J, Meskil Sergeant Mary V. Orsaio OFFICERS BY SENIORITY hristin T jin McKenna hance Vi Dana Haff Sarah C1 Carl Hubbell ‘Dakotah Babcock Jolene Betts Zachary Dot uP: ‘Mariel Schill CIVILIANS: "ADMINISTRATION. cate Turecek, Executive Assistant Jean Sappell, Financial ClerkITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT. 120 East Clinton Street, P.O. Box 6557 Ithaca, New York 14851-6557 DENNIS NAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE VINCENT P, MONTICELLO, SR. DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE ADMINISTRATIONRECORDS: 607-272-0973 JOHN JOLY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE Staffing Items of Note for 2020 New Officers Hired and Trained: ‘© Officer Mariel Schickling (lateral transfer with academy training) ‘© Officer Kaitlyn Bliss (hired and subsequently graduated academy) Promotions from Officer to Sergeant: ‘© Officer Mary Orsaio to Sergeant * Officer Mike Meskill to Sergeant Promotions from Sergeant to Lieutenant: * Sergeant Barry Banfield to Patrol Lieutenant New Assignments: © Lieutenant Ted Schwartz from Patrol Lieutenant to Investigations Lieutenant ‘© Sergeant Dave Amaro from Patrol Sergeant to Administrative Sergeant Administrative Rank Promotions: ‘© Lieutenant John Joly to Deputy Chief Of the 63 funded sworn positions, 11 officers are not active in the patrol rotation due to the following: Three (3) officers are on long-term disability Two (2) officers are on administrative leave ‘Two (2) officers are on extended military leave Two (2) officers are on light-duty (non-patrol) assignments Two (2) officer positions are vacant awaiting qualified candidates “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Workforce Diversification”TBR Offense Categories 2020Numbers | 2019 Numbers __| % change from 2019 Murder 1 1 no change Mansiaughter 0 0 no change Rape 2 5 140% increase Robbery 33. 9 266% increase ‘Aggravated Assault 52 7 92.6% Increase Burglary 143 50 186% increase Larceny 1019 758 34.4% Increase Motor Vehicle Theft B 5 13.3% Decrease ‘Arson 0 2 200% Decrease Kidnapping 9 3 200% increase ‘Sale of Controlled Substance 0 0 no change Possession of Controlled 19 a 53.7% Decrease Substance Criminal Possession of Weapon _| 24. 5 320% Increase Bribery 0 0 iho change ‘Sex Offenses. B 7 23.5% Decrease Extortion 0 0 ho change Forgery and Counterfeiting 31 5 106% Increase Prostitution 0 0 no change Patronizing Prostitutes 0 0 ino change Possession of Stolen Property 28 B 115% increase Coercion, 3 1 200% increase Criminal Mischief 33, 229 49.8% Increase Fraud Ey 35 47.3% Increase ‘Gambling 0 0 no change Offenses against Public Order 0 0 rho change Embezzlement 0 0 ino change Simple Assault 367 315 16.5% Increase (Offenses against Family 0 0 iho change Driving under influence Alcohol | 10 33 69.7% Decrease Driving under influence Drugs| 2 3 33.3% Decrease Unauthorized Use of Vehicle 4 0 “400% increase Possession of burglar Tools 0 0 no change Liquor Law Violations: 2 3 33.3% Decrease Disorderly Conduct 132 105 25.7% Increase Public intoxication 0 0 ino change Loitering 0 0 ino change All other offenses 433, 390) 11% increaseStatistical Information (Continued) Service Non-IBR Statistics | 2020Numbers | 2019Numbers | % Change from 2019 Felony Arrests 109 14 4.4% Decrease Misdemeanor 409) 606 32.5% Decrease Arrests Violation Arrests | 205 426 151.9% Decrease Warrant Arrests | 231, 297, 22.2% Decrease DWI Arrests: 2 a2 71.4% Decrease Traffic Stops 673 2152 68.7% Decrease ‘Traffic Tickets 517 1829 71.7% Decrease Issued Parking Tickets | 564 2820 80% Decrease Issued Motor Vehicle Acc _| 824 1290 36.1% Decrease ‘Animal Complaints_| 167 189 11.6% Decrease Mental Health Calls | 353, 319) 10.7% Increase ‘Alarm Calls 733, 766 4.3% Decrease Special Details 157 186 15.6% Decrease Total Calls for 16948 19242 11.9% DecreaseIPD 2020 USE OF FORCE by Sex, Race, Ethnicity = tae Ty unicown| eran nar} ate Haan on wate | sone [coup] wose | ooce | asso ['Aesannatve | vacicisaner | Unnowo] Hipane | Hazan | Unknown a 7 2 7132 te. frestaown Ta = le Whe wo pan gi Breakdown of Subjects ise Whe apenie 7 Pate Beck, Mewar a4 “VerulyCrowd/Muliple Unknown Sublects 2 [Mle, Black, Wispanic_ 3] " ‘Female, Back, Non-Hispanic amp 6 ale ein Non pa i _ roca ese samme 20 [Male, White, Unknown Ethnicity | i oenrntaend si, Uninown Race & Etni 4] I a rie iy ems, wt, Non Hepa a ‘te bk oe Fre, Bbc Non epi ql sau ocrocne ln Cowart Ukrown ss [subjects 4 “ ‘= Use of Force by Sex Use of Force by Race is 2 Use of Force by Ethnicity ysCompliance Commands | Techrigues IPD USE OF FORCE by Type of Force Used Chemical Teron speay Device Pointy Dispay/ ranih Fem 9 Dslay ‘Please note that types of force highlighted in the deta chart above ae the types of force that ore ‘reportable to NYS DCS per their guidlines Other types of force, not highlighted, ore types of force tracked per IPD policy ond are not reported to NYS DUS. Types of fore are tracked per ‘efendant/subject and multiple types of fcr could be used nthe some incident. **Verbol Commands noted obove (75) were used prior to allinstancesof fore except one. The one Instance not noted involved justified 9 display during the escort ofan ind.2020 Training Breakdown Prentice Officer Wellness Piece Leadership Legal ed Professional Development roe} ea eeTraining Category Hours Cultural Competency 435 Officer Wellness 224 Tactical 32 Leadership 411 Legal Issues 204 Technology Based 81 Professional Development 3136 Mutual Aid 176 Investigative 368 In Service 4720Specific Breakdowns Cultural Competency: TRAINING HOURS/ # Of Officers/Curriculum Origin Pri ipled Policing Train the Trainer ‘32/1 Officer/ DCIS in person ‘Sexual Harassment In Service 60/ 60 Officers and staff City of Ithaca online Disability Awareness for LE 64/4 Officers/ DCIS in person Fostering Open Dialogue on Racial Equity 2/2 Officers/ City of Ithaca online ‘Overcoming Unconscious Bias in Hiring 2/1 Officer/ City of Ithaca online Verbal De-Escalation Train the Trainer 32/1 Officer/ Dolan Consulting online Racial Equity Groundwater Training 3/1 Officer/ City of Ithaca online Roles of Mental Health, Police, and Rac 44/2 Officers/ City of ithaca online UGTBQ Awareness for LE 6/1 Officer/ Napa Valley Community College online Perspectives on Police Reform 10/2 Officers/ City of Ithaca online CNT Inservice 1160/3 Officers/ See CNT Training Calendar LGBTQ Inservice 60/ 60 Officers and Staff/ IPD in person Officer Wellness: TRAINING HOURS/ # Of Officers/Curriculum Origin Group Crisis Training 16/1 Officer/ Western NY LE Helpline in person Assisting Individuals in Crisis 32/2 Officers/ Western NY LE Helpline in person PFQ Spring. 88/ 11 Officers/ DCIS PT standards in person PFQ Fall 88/ 11 Officers/ Task oriented obstacle course in person Tactical: TRAINING HOURS/ # OF Officers/Curriculum Origin Structure Clearing Strategies 32/4 Officers/ Progressive Force Concepts in personTRAINING HOURS/ # Of Officers/Curriculum Origin Police Supervisor School 360/ 3 Officers/ DCIS in person Recruiting and Hiring for LE 32/2 Officers/ Dolan Consulting online Safe Street Encounters 16/2 Officers/ PERMA in person PERF: Collaboration, Municipal, and Campus Police 3/2 Officers/ City of Ithaca online Legal Issues: TRAINING HOURS/ # Of Officers/Curriculum Origin Use Of Force Updates 64/ 4 Officers/ DCIS in person Daigle IA Training 1140/4 Officers/ Daigle Law Group online Technology Based: TRAINING HOURS/ # Of Officers/Curriculum Origin Creating Effective Powerpoints 4/ 4 Officers/ DCJS online Video Examinations for the Police Investigator 32/2 Officers/ DCIS in person Desk Officer Reporting Software 20/1 Officer/ Online Bolawrap Technologies 25/5 Officers/ Bolawrap in person Professional Developmen TRAINING HOURS/ # Of Officers/Curriculum Origin EDC Handler’s Conference 116/ 1 Officer/ NYS Homeland Security in person Field Training Officer Course 60/2 Officers/ DCIS in person Regional Task Force Training 24/1 Officer/ US Marshalls in person CW RET 176/ 44 Officers/ DCIS in person FTO RBT 80/10 Officers/ DCIS in person K9 Inservice '500/2 Officers/ DCIS in person monthly training Honor Guard Inservice 1120/8 Officers/ See Honor Guard Training Calendar ‘SWAT/Sniper Inservice 2160/ 13 Officers/ See SWAT Training CalendarInvestigative: TRAINING HOURS/ # Of Officers/Curriculum Origin Interview and Interrogation 48/ 6 Officers/ FBI in person CSU Inservice 1104/7 Officers/ See CSU Training Calendar Crash Inservice 2416/4 Officers/ See Crash Training Calendar Mutual Ait TRAINING HOURS/ # Of Officers/Curriculum Origin ‘Academy EVOC Instructor 80/1 Officer/ DCIS in person City Hall Active Killer Training 96/6 Officers/ IPD Instructor Cadre in person In Service Training: TRAINING HOURS/ # Of Officers/Curriculum Origin Taser] DT/ Policy Review 208/ All Officers/ Taser, DCIS, Daigle in person ‘CW RBT 176/ 44 Officers/ DCIS in person FTO RBT 80/ 10 Officers/ DCJS in person Structure Clearing 32/4 Officers/ Progressive Force Concepts in person Pre Academy Firearms: ‘8/1 Officer/ DCJS Firearms in person Patrol Rifle 3 Day {96/4 Officers/ DCIS Firearms in person ‘Spring Firearms 384/ All Officers/ DCJS Firearms in person Fall Firearms 416/ All Officers/ DCJS Firearms in person LGBTQ and 6.0. 5.24 60/ 60 Officers and Staf/ IPD in person ‘SWAT Training (13 Officers) 2160/ 13 Officers/ See SWAT Training Calendar K9 Training (2 Officers) 500/72 Officers/ DCIS Monthly Training in person CNT Training (3 Officers) 1160/3 Officers/ See CNT Training Calendar Crash Training (4 Officers) 216/ 4 Officers/ See Crash Training Calendar CSU Training (7 Officers) 1104/7 Officers/ See CSU Training Calendar Honor Guard Training (8 Officers) 1120/8 Officers/ See Honor Guard Training CalendarITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 East Clinton Street, P.O. Box 6557 Ithaca, New York 14851-6557 DENNIS NAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE VINCENT P. MONTICELLO, SR. DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE ADMINISTRATION/RECORDS: 607-272-9973 JOHN JOLY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE LGBTQ Liaisons Sergeant Mary Or: and Officer Caprice VanAuken are the Ithaca Police Department's LGBTQ Liaisons. The purpose of the Ithaca Police Department's LGBTQ Liaison is to strengthen the relationship between the LGBTQ community and the Police Department. By establishing an ongoing dialogue, the Liaison hears directly from community members about concerns, works collaboratively with the community to identify solutions, and educates about recommended safety measures and available resources. The mission of the Ithaca Police Department's LGBTQ Lit ison includes: © Fostering positive relationships between the LGBTQ community and the Ithaca Police Department by providing a liaison for community members who may be victims of crime, or otherwise in need of services. © Assist in productive dialogue with patrol, Community Policing, and various investigative units concerning LGBTQ related crimes through diversity and sensitivity training. © Works in partnership with other City agencies, other law enforcement entities, and commu based organizations by conducting community outreach, education, and involvement in other LGBTQ related issues. © To encourage the respectful exchange of mutual support among LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ Officers in the areas of equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, retention, discipline, promotion, and benefits. © Tocreate a safe, secure, and non-hostile work environment in which LGBTQ Officers are supported and mentored through the challenge of "Coming out" in the workplace. "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Workforce Diversification”ITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 East Clinton Street, P.O. Box 6557 Ithaca, New York 14851-6557 DENNIS NAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE VINCENT P, MONTICELLO, SR. DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE ADMINISTRATIONRECORDS: 607-272-9973 JOHN JOLY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE Ithaca Police Department SWAT Team ‘The Ithaca Police Department S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team was formed in 1998 asa direct result of the tragic line-of-duty death of Investigator Michael Padula, on November 17th,1996. The Ithaca Police Department leadership realized the need for a specially equipped and trained unit that could appropriately respond to incidents that went above and beyond the capability of patrol officers. The SWAT team has gone through many changes throughout its inception and is currently @ multi-jurisdictional team with the Tompkins County Sheriff Office. The team is authorized for 20 part time members, 15 from Ithaca Police and 5 from the Tompkins County Sheriff Office. Currently 17 of the 20 positions are filled. SWAT members serve on a part time, voluntary basis and most are Patrol Officers and Investigators in their full-time assignment. Selection to the Ithaca SWAT team is made through a series of testing. Candidates must pass a physical fitness test, a task-oriented obstacle course, firearms proficiency test, and an oral interview process. Upon appointment to the SWAT team, members are then placed on a 1-year probation period, where they are taught the basic tactics needed for SWAT and are sent to a state certified 4-week SWAT Operator Course. All SWAT members must continue to stay physically fit to stay active members on the team. Semi-annual physical fitness testing is conducted on all members. The physical testing includes both strength testing (bench press, sit- ups, push-ups, 300-meter sprint, vertical jump and 1.5-mile run) as well as a task-based obstacle course. ‘Members must also pass quarterly firearms testing with assigned weapon systems. Another important aspect of SWAT is the team’s collaboration and teamwork with the Ithaca Police Department’s Critical Negotiations Team, usually referred to as CNT. CNT is a multi-jurisdictional team that has specially trained members that focus on communication, negotiation, and de-escalation of a crisis. Both teams have the same goal in mind, which is to prevent injuries and save lives. In 2016, the Ithaca Police SWAT Team received New York State SWAT Team Certification. This was a very proud ‘moment in the team’s history, as the certification standards are extensive and difficult to achieve. Certification standards take a close look at operating policies to include team structure/supervision, operator selection/staffing, mandatory initial training, yearly in-service training, fitness standards, direct and accessible team capabilities, deployment procedures, tactical planning, operations, and debriefing, to name a few. At the time of original certification, the Ithaca SWAT team was the 8th team in New York State to get certified. This is highly impressive in that New York State is comprised of over 500 police agencies. The Ithaca Police SWAT team has maintained its certification since 2016 through a series of rigorous annual compliance reviews. The Ithaca Police Department SWAT team’s motto is “Deficere Non Licet” (Failure is not an Option). This motto is, always kept in the minds of team members to ensure that everyone maintains the highest standards and commitment to being prepared and to providing the best service to our community when called upon to respond toa high-risk incident. "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Workforce Diversification”ITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 East Clinton Street, P.O. Box 6557 Ithaca, New York 14851-6557 DENNIS NAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE VINCENT P. MONTICELLO, SR. DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE ADMINISTRATION/RECORDS: 607-272-9973 JOHN JOLY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE CNT Team Mission: The application of Crisis Negotiation skills has consistently proven to be law enforcement's most risk effective method to achieve desired outcomes. The goal of the Ithaca Police Crisis Negotiation Team is to save lives and to resolve crisis incidents while attempting to avoid unnecessary risk to officers, citizens, victims, and subjects, through verbal communications and de-escalation, Deputy Matthew Skeval Joanne Conway Sgt. Pat Masters Sgt. Loretta Tomberelli Inv. Justin Williams Ofc. Julian Byrd Ofc. Beverly VanCleef Inv. Daniel Gonzalez Ofc. Tim Camilli Carl Kueffer CNT Team Members TCSO Team Leader TCSO Alternate Team Leader! Clinician TCSO Negotiator IPD Negotiator IPD —_ Negotiator IPD Negotiator CUPD Negotiator CUPD Negotiator CUPD Negotiator TCMH — Negotiator/ Clinicial “An Equal Opportunity Employer wih a Commitment to Workforce Diversification”ITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 East Clinton Street, P.O. Box 6557 Ithaca, New York 14851-6557 DENNIS NAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE VINCENT P, MONTICELLO, SR. DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE ADMINISTRATIONIRECORDS: 607-272-9973 JOHN JOLY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE Honor Guard The Ithaca Police Department Honor Guard was created to formally represent the Police Department at funerals, parades, ceremonial functions, and other special events. The Honor Guard establishes ceremonial protocols for official functions that the Ithaca Police Department participates in. The Honor Guard renders honor to deceased department personnel, local officials, and service members whenever possible, and endeavors to render honors and provide support to members of the Law Enforcement and public safety community killed in the line of duty. Honor Guard presence is usually requested on very short notice, so members of the unit must be prepared to represent the department expeditiously. Members of the Honor Guard train with other members of the unit to remain proficient in practices and maneuvers. Members are required to keep and maintain the required uniforms and equipment at the utmost pristine conditions. The Ithaca Police Department Honor Guard is a unit of high esteem and pride, and the officers chosen to represent the Ithaca Police Department in such a capacity are proud to honor those that went before and those that will come after. “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Workforce Diversification”ITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 East Clinton Street, P.O. Box 6557 Ithaca, New York 14851-6557 DENNIS NAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE. VINCENT P. MONTICELLO, SR. DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE ADMINISTRATION/RECORDS: 607-272-9973 JOHN JOLY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE Ithaca Police Department Accomplishments for 2020 1, Successfully managed policing efforts throughout the year of the global pandemic and civil unrest 2. Assisted with meeting all requirements as outlined in Executive Order 203, 3, Created team to bring LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) to Ithaca 4, Continued updating and disseminating new policies and publishing policies online 5. Hired and trained two (2) new police officers 6. Promoted two (2) officers to the supervisory rank of sergeant 7. Promoted one (1) sergeant to lieutenant, reassigned one (1) lieutenant to oversee Investigations Division, and reassigned one (1) patrol supervisor to oversee the Records Di 8. Promoted one (1) Lieutenant to Deputy Chief 9. Ensured the completion of mandatory three-week supervisor school for all new supervisors 10. Began developing site for de-escalation, arrest/control tactics, & reality-based training for all officers 11, Responded to and investigated numerous critical incidents / high-profile cases 12. Redeveloped and updated the Ithaca Police Department website 13. Completed Proximity Card System of Entry / security for IPD Headquarters 14, Multiple lifesaving events by IPD Officers including placing a tourniquet on a gunshot victim and jumping into the inlet to save an individual who was drowning 15. Created series of informative podcasts, posted to police website to provide information on matters of discipline, use of force, recruitment, and a series of other important topics “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Workforce Diversification"ITHACA POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 East Clinton Street, P.O. Box 6557 Ithaca, New York 14851-6557 DENNIS NAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE VINCENT P, MONTICELLO, SR. DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE ADMINISTRATION/RECORDS: 607-272-9973 JOHN JOLY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE Goals for 2021, 1. Fill two (2) vacant police officer positions with quality candidates 2. Work with HR office to improve recruitment, retention, and diversity 3. Completion of the new training location for de-escalation training, arrest and control tactics, and reality-based training 4. Continue policy development and dissemination 5, Implementation of the newly acquired Online Reporting System 6. Continuation of varied and relevant training for all Department members 7. Implementation of LEAD program in conjunction with other key stakeholders 8, Continued Management of response to pandemic 9. Work towards a version of a citizen’s academy such as a multiday police info seminar (in accordance with our abilities) for community members 10. Continued efforts towards community outreach, including community BBQ when allowed by the Health Department “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Workforce Diversification”