City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 21, 2023
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: July 2023 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 2 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of July 2023. During the same time last year, there were 12 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of July 2023, Officers made 10 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 15 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 606 calls for service in July 2023. There were 57 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of July 2023, 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 0 0 0 0 0
Dogs 2 0 0 1 0 2
Total = 2 0 0 1 6 2
AGENDA
ITEM
13 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 606 calls for service during the month of July 2023, the most significant cases involved 6 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 2 -Assault, 0 - Burglary, 0 -Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Captain Mendoza and Sergeant Bowen attended a Train-the-Trainer ABLE Project, on July10, 2023 - July 12, 2023, at the Burlingame Community Center in Burlingame, CA. This training is an active bystandership project that has three components to prevent misconduct and officer mistakes, as well as improve officer wellness.
Other
On July 4, 2023, Officers and Explorers were a part of the City’s annual Fourth of July event at Central Park and the Fourth of July Parade.
On July 12, 2023, approximately 30 La Gloria second grade students participated in a Police Department tour with Officer Miguel Perez.
On July 8, 2023, the Gonzales Police Department Explorers supported the Soledad Police Department Explorers at the City’s Second Annual Car Show. Our explorers were assigned to distribute information, and traffic control.
The Department hosted a critical incident debrief for all Police, Fire and Dispatch staff who assisted on the structure fire incident on July 4, 2023. The Critical incident debrief is a facilitated led group process, conducted after a traumatic event which helps to reduce stress and promote wellbeing of the first responders.
On July 25, 2023, Captain Mendoza and I met with the Gonzales Youth Council regarding the City’s Leadership Development and Civic Engagement Summer Fellowship for the Gonzales Youth Council.
The Youth Council received a Department tour, and Captain and I had the chance to share our pathways to success, our roles within the City and Police Department, and our vision for the City of Gonzales and the Police Department.