Fort Bragg Police Department
2023 Annual Report
Statistics
16,648 Calls for Service 13%
4,261 Information Cases 8%
1,233 Reports 15%
642 Arrests 17%
Patrol has 16 authorized positions.
Most of 2023 we had 10 working.
2022-2023
Robbery decreased 17%
Assaults decreased 28%
Burglary decreased 9%
Theft decreased 22%
Rape & Attempt increased 125%
- Of 9 reports, 6 had enough evidence to present to DA
- 3 were rejected
- Suspects in 5 of the 9 cases were family members
- 4 of the 9 cases occurred 1-10 years ago
Vehicle Theft increased 22%
- TikTok; Flock
Domestic Violence increased 21%
- CRU outreach/follow up; Bolt Bags
Traffic
DUI arrests (proactive): 78 51%
Still double any year previous to 2022.
Traffic citations (proactive): 467 47%
Still below community threshold.
Collisions: 94 21%
Detailed Collision Data
All collisions
2019: 142
2020: 141
2021: 152
2022: 119
2023: 94
38% less since 2021
Hit & Runs
2019: 54
2020: 58
2021: 62
2022: 46
2023: 37
40% less since 2021
5-Year Trends
Trending up
DV: Average 11; 17 this year
Vehicle Theft: Average 17; 22 this year
Rape: Average 7; 9 this year
DUI: Average 69; 78 this year
Trending down
Theft: Average 233; 161 this year
Assault: Average 109; 72 this year
Burglary: Average 37; 29 this year
Robbery: Average 11; 10 this year
Evidence and Property
3,542 items processed
17 pounds of illegal drugs
Usable amounts of dangerous narcotics seized:
Fentanyl = 6,804
Methamphetamine = 4,480
Cocaine = 1,406
Heroin = 278
12,821 illegal pills
20 illegal firearms
Training and Skills
FBPD Core Course List established
Crisis Intervention, DUI, Interviewing, Radar, Collision Investigation 800 hours of additional, advanced training
24 specialty schools
Communications, leadership, advanced investigations, narcotics Many hosted locally
No travel/per diem/lodging, free seats in class
Immediate Benefit: More search warrants authored and served in 2023 than in our history. Many of the warrants were for narcotics sales. 2021 – 1 case; 2022 – 8 cases; 2023 – 15 cases.
Code Enforcement
1 CEO in 2022, 1 more in 2023
Streamlined and digitized records and processes
Developed new policies
151 new complaints
Closed 92 complaints
14 were unfounded
5 Administrative Hearings
1 Abatement Warrant
1 Misdemeanor Arrest
Care Response Unit (CRU)
Grant funded
Provided services to 300 people
Reconnected 17 to support systems in their place of origin EWS provided 600 bed nights to 165 unduplicated individuals 27% reduction in police calls involving homeless
124 Crisis de-escalations
209 clients with behavioral health issues
Program recognized as a framework for other agencies
Project Right Now (PRN)
One year of grant funds to address opioid crisis
Met with nearly all Fort Bragg Middle School and High School students Direct services to over 100 youth
Over 500 trained in Narcan use – both in English and Spanish Over 300 Narcan doses distributed
Over 30 taken to rehabilitation, several removed from CJ system
Social Media Outreach
Facebook reach – 2.3 million 2,600%
Facebook visits – 100,545 264%
Facebook new follows – 983 155%
Instagram reach – 1,700 199%
Instagram visits – 2,390 210%
Community
Financial support and time donation to youth activities, such as coaching and booster club.
Special Olympics – First Law Enforcement Torch Run in Mendocino County Polar Plunge and Basketball
National Night Out
Approximately 2,000 in attendance. Food, games, and interaction with PD staff.
Promotions & Hires
Sgt Padriac “PJ” Ferris promoted May 2023
CSO Amanda Pacheco hired October 2023
Sgt Nayeli DeLeon hired December 2023
Ofc Humberto Arellano promoted December 2023
The Fort Bragg Police Department will show concern for our community, have compassion for all those we serve, and exemplify courage to do the right thing.