City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 16, 2024
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: November and December 2023 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 5 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of November 2023. During the same time last year, there were 6 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of November 2023, Officers made 15 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 8 arrests.
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 10 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of December 2023. During the same time last year, there were 6 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of December 2023, Officers made 9 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 18 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 571 calls for service in November 2023. There were 60 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
The Department responded to 532 calls for service in December 2023. There were 66 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
AGENDA
ITEM
9 Animal Control
During the month of November 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 1 0 0 0 0
Dogs 4 0 0 0 0 4
Total = 4 1 0 0 0 4
During the month of December 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 2 0 0 0 0
Dogs 2 0 0 0 0 2
Total = 2 2 0 0 0 2
Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 571 calls for service during the month of November 2023, the most significant cases involved 6 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 1 -Assault, 2 - Burglary, 1 -Larcenies, and 1 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Although the Police Department responded to 532 calls for service during the month of December 2023, the most significant cases involved 6 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 1 - Robbery, 5 -Assault, 1 - Burglary, 3 -Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
On November 21 and November 30, 2023, all department staff completed an 8-hour Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABEL) training. The training was hosted at the Gonzales Police Department Community Room and provided by Captain Juan Mendoza along with Sergeant Bowen.
Officer Rivera attended the 80-hour Institute of Criminal Investigation Core Investigation Course presented by South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium on December 4, 2023 – December 15, 2023 in Monterey.
Sworn staff completed a 4 hour Defensive Tactics Training On December 16, 2023 and December 18, 2023 at the Seaside Police Department.
Other
On November 16, 2023, I was a part of a City Flood Table Exercise with other City Staff at the Police Department Community Room.
On December 2, 2023, Officers participated in the annual Holiday Lights Event hosted by the City of Gonzales.
On December 9, 2023, Officers assisted the Fire Department during the City Holiday Lights Parade with traffic control.