City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: November 21, 2022
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: October 2022 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 11 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of October 2022. During the same time last year, there were 15 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of October 2022, Officers made 17 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 10 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 693 calls for service in October 2022. There were 92 crime, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of October 2022, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) provided the following services:
Animal
Control
Trapped/Stray Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to
Owner
Transported
to the SPCA
Cats 0 4 1 0 0 0
Dogs 12 0 0 0 6 6
Total = 12 4 1 0 6 6
AGENDA
ITEM
10 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 693 calls for service during the month of October 2022, the most significant cases involved 11 Part I crimes. 0 - Rape, 1 -Robbery, 5 -Assault, 2 -Burglary, 1 -Larcenies, and 2 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Captain Juan Mendoza attended the final session out of three for the POST Management Course.
Records Supervisor Andrea Casillas and Administrative Assistant Esther Valdez attended a 1-day DOJ (CSAR) California Sex and Arson Registry training session on October 19, 2022, at the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
I attended the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference on October 14 - 18, 2022.
Officers completed their biannual Range Training on October 18 - 19, 2022.
Officer Perez attended the Safe Kids Certification training on October 17 - 21, 2022.
Officers participated in a simulated Active Shooter training October 21, 2022 and October 25, 2022.
Other
On October 1, 2022, Captain Mendoza, Sergeant Bowen, Corporal Castillo, Officer Pruneda, Officer Rivas, and Officer Rivera hosted a Coffee with a Cop event at the local Gonzales Starbucks for National Coffee Day.
Officers along with Captain Mendoza, were a part of the celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the City of Gonzales event on October 16, 2022. The Officers along with Captain Mendoza provided extra patrol during the event.
On October 18, 2022, Officer Fierros provided a Gateway Drug Presentation to community members at the Gonzales Drug and Safety Training.
Officers led and provided extra patrol for the annual Gonzales High School Homecoming Parade held October 14, 2022.
On October 27, 2022, Officer Serrano, Officer Rivera, and Captain Mendoza provided a Halloween Safety Presentation to the children attending the Kid Power program.
On October 29, 2022, the Department hosted the bi-annual National Drug Takeback Day. Over 89 pounds of unwanted prescribed drugs were collected.