City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: September 16, 2024
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: August 2024 Police Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 13 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of August 2024. During the same time last year, there were 6 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of August 2024, Officers made 22 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 13 arrests.
During the Month of August 2024, the department initiated 19 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) cases. 18 violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation. 1 violation is currently active.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 606 calls for service in August 2024. There were 68 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of August 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 1 1 0 0 0
Dogs 0 0 0 0 4 1
Total = 0 1 1 0 4 1
AGENDA
ITEM
13 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 606 calls for service during the month of August 2024, the most significant cases involved 13 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 10 - Assault, 0 - Burglary, 3 - Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Department Sworn staff attended a Sexual Assault Response Team Protocol training at the Police Department on August 22, 2024, and August 26, 20204.
Community Service Officer (CSO) Jasmin Garcia attended a 40 hour CSO training course August 19, 2024 – August 23, 2024 in Lompoc, Ca.
Other
The Police Department hosted the annual National Night Out event on August 6, 2024 in the 100 block of Fourth Street. This event is an effort to strengthen the Police / Community partnership, build connections within the community and share awareness information with neighbors.