City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 18, 2024
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: February 2024 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 10 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of February 2024. During the same time last year, there were 8 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of February 2024, Officers made 5 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 15 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 613 calls for service in February 2024. There were 58 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of February 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 0 4 1 0 0 0
Dogs 3 0 0 0 0 2
Total = 3 4 1 0 0 2
AGENDA
ITEM
8 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 613 calls for service during the month of February 2024, the most significant cases involved 10 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 2 - Assault, 2 - Burglary, 5 - Larcenies, and 1 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
On February 20, 2024, department staff attended a zoom Sun Street Centers multi-city online training on Narcan use and distribution.
Sergeant Melgoza and Officer Fierros attended a Defensive Tactics/Arrest Control training on February 29, 2024, in San Jose, Ca.
Other
Department staff participated in a Narcan drive through distribution event at the Gonzales High School on February 25, 2024.