City of
CORCORAN
FOUNDED 1914
Police Department_
February 19, 2025 PRESENTATION
ITEM #: 4-B
To: Corcoran City Council
From: Margarita Ochoa, Chief of Police
Meeting Date: February 25, 2025
Subject:
2024 Police Annual Report
Margarita Ochoa • Chief of Police
911 Hanna Ave • Corcoran, CA 93212 • Phone (559) 992-5151 • Fax (559) 992-2391 ORCORA
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CORCORAN POL CE
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS 3- DARI
K-9 UNIT
eNTE CES/OIA
EXPLORER PROGRAM 14
STATISTICS RECRULUMENI 15
ARREST STATISTICS 9 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING 16
DETECTIVES 10 FINAL COMMENTS 18
COPS
2 MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS
TRAL VALLEY REGIONAL
MISSION
rovide quality las Icement ser ices te the con munit
while mai se we serve
VISION
To effectively work with the community to provide safe and secure neighborhoods.
K-9 UNIT
1478090 256
Founded in 2002, the Corcoran Police Department's canine unit has been a tremendous asset to our officers, community and fellow law enforcement agencies.
K9 Rex is a dual purpose dog trained in apprehension and narcotic detection. Corporal Frank Carrasco and K9 partner Rex completed
a 6 week training course in Moorpark, CA and
began patrol together September 2023. Every
month, K9 Rex participates with neighboring
agencies in the central valley for block
training.
Handler Carrasco and Rex were part of many
community events such as Red Ribbon Week
and Back to School Night where the crowds
were able to be part of the K9 demonstrations.
CALLS FOR SERVICE
CORCORAN
POLI
Calls for Service/Officer Initiated Action
35,000
31,098 30,032
30,000 28,936
26,161 26,935
25,000
21,631 20,981
20,758
20,000 18,892
17,589
•CFS
•OIA
15,000
• Total
,467 9,051 9,346
10,000 178
269
5,000
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
TRAFFIC
CORCORAN
POLICE
DUl's
2023 2024
43 60
Traffic Accidents
200 191
174
180
167 167
158
160
140 142
140
125 126
120 113
100
60 41 39
40 32
28 20
2 1 2
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
• Fatal • Non Injury • Injury • Total
CRIME STATISTICS
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In 2024, the Corcoran Police Department was staffed with 7 full time dispatchers and 2 reserves. Two of the full time dispatchers were also reserve officers.
Response Time 4:15
3:32 3:36
3:30
3:22
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
CRIME STATISTICS
2024 2023
Murder 2 1
Robbery 7 5
Fraud 24 35
Rape 4 10
Auto Theft 35 44
Larceny 128 159
Burglary 62 49
*CORCORAN:
As of 2024, there are currently 59 registered sex offenders in the city limits of Corcoran. Sex offenders register on a monthly basis and the Corcoran Police Departments Detective Division handles these registrations.
Cases
2024 1828
2023 1876
2022 2117
2021 1793
2020 2180
2019 2203
8 ARREST STATISTICS
Arrests
There was a 4.13% increase for adult
783 778
800
735 741
727 729 and juvenile arrests combined from
698 704
700
640
621
last year.
600
500 Drug Related Arrest
120
400
300
100
200
80 100
48 60
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
106
• Adult •Juvenile Total
40 80
65 62
Compared from 2019 to 2024,
20 there is a 45.51% decrease in
drug related and U.l. arrests
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
•U.I. a Drug Arrests
combined.
DETECTIVES
R. SEVILLA
The Detective Division investigated over 220 cases in 2024. Detectives put in countless hours for investigations from extensive interviews, reviewing surveillance footage and evidence, search warrants to undercover opera- tions. To name a few, the detectives cases included shootings, rapes, stolen property, burglaries, attempted homicides and homicides, embezzlements and stabbings.
Towards the end of 2024, Detective
Robert Sevilla became Corcoran Police
Departments one and only full time
investigator out of the four the
department started with in the begin-
ning of the year. He has participated in
multiple SWAT takedowns and has
been part of operations such as SLO
Ride and Red Rooster. Detective Sevilla
also received the Life Saving Award this
year and is a tremendous asset to the
Corcoran Police Department team.
10 EVIDENCE
The Corcoran Police Departments full time CSO/Evidence Technician is Travis Daniel. In 2024, he processed thousands of evidence items from members of the department along with found property. Daniels plays a vital role in success- fully maintaining the evidence. He is responsible for collecting, storing and properly disposing of evidence. Evidence Technician Daniel also works closely with the Kings County District Attorney's Office in ensuring all evidence items are available for discovery for legal proceedings.
11 ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Control Officer Juan Saldana re-
sponded to 1,639 calls for service in
2024. The Corcoran Police Department
licensed a total of 47 animals, which is
39 more than the year prior. ACO Saldana
takes pride in keeping the community
safe from dangerous animals and enjoys
teaching children his role as an ACO at
school events and animal clinics.
Animal Control
2500
2173
2111
2000
1735
1639
1500
1027
1000
500 384
284 259
196 232227 81 177161 189177
126
22 5 12 9 14 15
0 9 2 16
1/P dog I/P Cat Dead A/C CFS Dog Bites Citations
2020 2021 • 2022 • 2023 2024 12
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
The Corcoran Police Departments School Resource Of-
ficer (SRO) plays a vital role in providing safe schools for our children. There were 291 Calls for Service in 2024
that our SRO handled at our school sites. SROs also at- tend special events such as parades, graduations and
sporting events in ensuring safety of the students and
public.
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13 EXPLORER PROGRAM
The Corcoran Police Explorer Post 1500 provides leadership and commu- nity service opportunities for young men and women ages 14 through 21.
This program began in the early 1970's and is dedicated to individuals who have an interest in learning more about careers in law enforcement.
The Explorers program provides numerous community policing activities such as Ride-Alongs, being part of National Night Out, Trunk-Or-Treat and also a combination of classroom and practical trainings. The Corcoran Police Department continues to grow this program in helping young adults develop leadership skills, learning law enforcement protocols and respect for police officers.
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RECRUITMENT
In 2024, the Corcoran Police Department hired four full time officers and two reserves. Recruiting sergeants,
officers and chief attended numerous hours of police
academy trainings as well as job fairs to promote the
Corcoran Police Department and encourage cadets to
apply.
COMIN ORIENTED POLICING
The Corcoran Police Department conducted it's very first Operation Blue Santa in providing gifts for numerous families this holiday sea- son. We strive in having strong community relations and are proud of the town we serve. The Corcoran Police Department extends their gratitude to the community for their generous donations in making this operation a huge success.
IS IT
SPRING
BREAK
YET?
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING
CoRce
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17 I FINAL COMMENTS
2024 has brought an immense amount of change to the Corcoran Police Department. Starting off the year in January, the Corcoran Police Department swore in Maggie Ochoa as Chief of Police. Previously, Chief Ochoa served the city of Lemoore's Police Department for 26 years. In just the short 12 months of coming on board, she has made a huge im- pact on our community. Her dedication and commitment to serving the community alongside our officers of Corcoran is remarkable and un- matched.
We are extremely appreciative of the support given to us by the Corcoran City Council as well as the citizens of Corcoran. The biggest asset to any community is the people, and we are committed to continuing to work side by side with everyone to keep this wonderful community safe. 18 City of
CORCORAN
FOUNDED 1914
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM # 5-A
TO: Corcoran City Council
FROM: Valerie Bega, Transit and Grants Manager
DATE: February 18, 2025, MEETING DATE: February 25, 2025 SUBJECT: Public Hearing to obtain comments regarding Unmet Transit Needs and consider adoption of Resolution No. 4073 Unmet Transit Needs after second hearing.
Recommendation: Voice Vote
That the Council adopts Resolution No. 4073 after Public Hearing with one of the following findings:
1. There are no unmet transit needs.
2. There are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet.
3. There are unmet transit needs, including needs that are reasonable to meet.
Discussion:
public he longs are nadated by Sat at to allow a pounty for public to put o whether there are transit needs in the community that are reasonable to meet and are not being met by our existing service. At the conclusion of the today's hearing on February 25, 2025, the Council will be requested to adopt a Resolution with one of the above-listed findings.
The California Transportation Development Act of 1971 established the Local Transportation Fund (LTF), which is administered by the Kings County Association of Governments (KAG) Transportation Policy Committee (TPC). When claims are received for LTF money for purposes not directly related to public transportation services, specialized transportation services, or facilities provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians and bicycles, the following items must be considered first:
a) Low mobility person's transit needs
b) Adequate accessible public transit service is available in the jurisdictions of each claimant
Currently, staff is unaware of any unmet transit needs in the community. Unless new issues are raised during the hearing, staff would recommend the adoption of a Resolution indicating there are no unmet transit needs.
Budget Impact:
There is the potential for additional funds to be available for street and roads maintenance activities in the City of Corcoran.
RESOLUTION NO. 4073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN FINDING
NO UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS AND MAKING A CLAIM FOR LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS WHEREAS, the California Transportation Development Act of 1971 established the Local Transportation Fund (LTF), which is administered by the Kings County Association of Governments (KCAG) Transportation Policy Committee (TPC); and WHEREAS, when claims are received for LTF money for purposes not directly related to public transportation services, specialized transportation services, or facilities provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians and bicycles, the TPC shall ensure that:
Low mobility person's transit needs have been considered, Adequate accessible public transit service is available in the jurisdictions of each claimant has been considered,
c) Alternative transit services have been considered; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Utilities Code, Section 99238.5, the City of Corcoran held a duty noticed public hearings on January 28, 2025 and February 25, 2025, for the purpose of soliciting comments on the unmet transit needs that may exist within the City of Corcoran transit service area and that may be reasonable to meet by establishing or contracting for new public transportation services or specialized transportation services or by expanding existing services; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, testimony was provided concerning; and WHEREAS, that based on a review of transit services being provided, the testimony received, recent transit studies, and a review of the Regional Transportation Plan which addresses the needs for transit services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that there are within the jurisdictions of the City of Corcoran that are
BE suant to Pile Uries Code Section eroideration la ali real or lea City of Corcoran finds that there are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet. That the City of Corcoran City Manager is authorized to execute and file all claims or any other document equired by the Department. That the City of Corcoran City Manager is authorized to provid dditional information as the Department may require in connection with the application and i authorized to submit and approve requests for reimbursement of funds from the Department.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Corcoran held on February 25, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Sidonio Palmerin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marlene Spain, City Clerk
CLERKS CERTIFICATE
I, Marlene Spain, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Corcoran at a meeting held on the 25th day of February 2025, by the vote as set forth therein.
DATED: February 25, 2025
Marlene Spain, City Clerk
Update 02/25/2025
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CORCORA
COUNCIL REQUESTS OR REFERRRAL ITEMS
PENDING FURTHER ACTION or RESOLUTION BY STAFF
DATE REQUEST STATUS DEPARTMENT
RESPONSIBLE
Sague made Dept/Division
Vacant and blighted commercial properties. Council In progress City Manager 09/26/23 directed staff to begin preparing an abatement ordinance. 09/26/23 Expansion of diagonal car parking along Whitley Ave. In progress Public Works/Community
Development
09/26/23 Council directed Staff to begin preparing a public In progress Community nuisance ordinance. Development/Police
Department
11/14/23 Traffic safety and emergency access. Exploring City Manager options
Being City Manager/
3/26/24 Housing Authority - Streets researched Public Works/ City Attorney
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CORCORAN
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MATTERS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL
ITEM #: 7
MEMORANDUM
MEETING DATE: February 25, 2025
TO: Corcoran City Council
FROM: Greg Gatzka, City Manager
SUBJECT: Matters for Mayor and Council
7-A. Upcoming Events/Meetings
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday) - Corcoran Council Meeting - 5:30 P.M. - Council Chambers
March 15, 2025 (Saturday) - 2025 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier - All day Event at Gateway Park March 17, 2025 (Monday) - Planning Commission Meeting - 5:30 P.M. - Council Chambers
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday) - Corcoran Council Meeting - 5:30 P.M. - Council Chambers
7-B. City Manager's Report
7-C. Council Comments/Staff Referral Items - This is the time for council members to comment on matters of interest.
7-D. Committee Reports
1. Kings Waste and Recycling Agency (KWRA)
2. Kings County Association of Governments (KCAG)
3. Kings Community Action Organization
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