City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 20, 2024
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: January 2024 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 12 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of January 2024. During the same time last year, there were 10 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of January 2024, Officers made 10 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 10 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 557 calls for service in January 2024. There were 55 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of January 2024, 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 2 4 2 0 1 0
Dogs 1 0 0 0 1 2
Total = 3 4 2 0 2 2
Significant Cases
AGENDA
ITEM
10 Although the Police Department responded to 557 calls for service during the month of January 2024, the most significant cases involved 12 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 1 - Robbery, 3 - Assault, 2 - Burglary, 5 - Larcenies, and 1 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Sergeant Bowen, Corporal Cordoba, Officer Rivera, and Officer Rivas all attended a 4-hour Perishable Skills Program on January 30, 2024 at the Coyote Valley Campus in San Jose. This course provides the trainee with the topics of Driver Training/Awareness required in the POST Perishable Skills Training Program.