ANNUAL
REPORT
2021
Agenda Item No. 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2021 Annual Report
CHIEF'S MESSAGE
I am pleased to present the Grover Beach Police Department’s 2021 Annual Report. This report highlights our department’s efforts to engage and support our community and summarizes our overall commitment to making Grover Beach a great community to live, work, prosper and raise your family. 2021 brought us new challenges and opportunities and I would like to take this moment to thank the hardworking women and men of the Grover Beach Police Department.
Although our staff is always dedicated and committed to our community, we could not do it without the support we receive from our community, elected officials and city management.
As you read this report you will see our police department staff worked diligently in 2021 to provide professional services. We continue to see a high call volume as we have for the past three years. In 2021, police officers responded to 21,944 calls for service with an average response time of two minutes and four seconds (2:04). Unfortunately, as with most cities in the California, we saw an increase in overall crime. Some of the increases can be attributed to the new way of calculating the statistics, but there were many more instances of criminal activity as well.
In 2021, all California law enforcement agencies were required to change from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) way of gathering crime statistics to the California Incident-Based Reporting System (CIBRS) crime reporting system that enhanced the crime classification methods used by law enforcement. As a result of the statistical changes and a string of thefts we experienced in the city, the overall crime rate in Grover Beach rose by 35%. With increased criminal activity, we also saw an increase in arrests being made by our officers.
In 2021, there were 759 arrests an over 51% increase from 2020. Our staff members continue to work hard and live up to our department motto of “Committed to Our Community”. I am honored to lead a professional team of individuals that are dedicated to keeping you and your family safe.
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Chief John Peters
Entrance to the city sign.
THE DEPARTMENT
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The police department consists of 31 staff members.
24 sworn peace officers and 7 civilian employees
make up our staff. The department splits its
administrative/support services and operational
responsibilities between two commanders. The
administration commander is responsible for the
management of the professional staff and detective
bureau. The operations commander oversees the
patrol staff. This consists of four sergeants, four senior police officers, nine police officers, one reserve officer, and a civilian community services technician.
OPERATIONS DIVISION
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Members of the Grover Beach
Police Department’s Patrol
Bureau patrol the city’s 2.25
square miles while recognizing
the most important product they
offer is a high quality of service.
There are currently 20 personnel
allocated to Patrol, which
includes 1 Commander, 4
Sergeants, 14 Police Officers and 1
Community Service Technician.
The patrol personnel work four 12-
hour shifts that cover 24-hours per
day each week. On average, our
police officers respond to 60 calls
for service each day. Those calls
can include social service calls
The Operations Division is managed by a Police Commander who oversees the Patrol Bureau, Range Qualifications, S.W.A.T. Team, Use of Force/Vehicle Pursuit Reviews, Detention Facility, Community Service Technicians, Drone Unit, Tobacco and Alcohol Grants and Special vents Planning. Commander Bryan Millard managed the Operations Division until December 2021. The division is now managed by Commander Jim Munro.
such as homelessness and mental health assistance and crime related calls such as property crimes and the occasional crime against a person.
Commander Munro gives an
interview.
Community Services Technician
Gonzalez writes a ticket.
Officer Elsayed performs a vehicle search.
Officers Oseguera, Ramirez, and Zenkner on patrol at a community event.
Officer Scherrer searches a vehicle.
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
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UAS DRONE TEAM
SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL SWAT TEAM
CALDOR FIRE SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM
The GBPD Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
team was established in 2021. Four personnel
became FAA certified UAS drone pilots in 2021
with an additional four pilots scheduled to join
the team in 2022. The pilots train on a frequent
basis to maintain and develop their skills. Our
UAS drones are used to support patrol and
special operations incidents, such as search
and rescue, building searches, barricaded
persons calls, evidence photography, assisting
other agencies, and much more. Since starting
GBPD is a partner agency in the San
Luis Obispo County Regional Special
Operations Team (SWAT). Currently,
our department has 3 assigned SWAT
operators. The Team consists of highly
trained officers who respond to high
risk and specialized incidents within
the county. This year, Grover Beach
added an armored rescue vehicle
referred to as a Bearcat to the SWAT
team and GBPD's vehicle fleet. The
Bearcat is based at the Grover Beach
Police Department and provides
officers with a safe method of approaching dangerous situations while keeping officer and public safety a top priority.
GBPD along with other agencies in SLO County responded to a "Mutual Aid" request as the Caldor Fire ravaged the Sierra Nevada Mountains in October of 2021. GBPD sent two of our officers to assist with the evacuation and maintained vigilance over the evacuation zones. this program the drone operators have flown more than 30 missions.
A GBPD UAS flying a training mission. Detective Goodman prepares the drone for flight.
The Regional SWAT team training.
The Caldor Fire.
A GBPD Vehicle patrols an
evacuation route.
The SLO County special response team for the Caldor Fire.
DETECTIVE BUREAU
SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION
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The Detective Bureau has a complex range
of responsibilities, which include
following-up on criminal incidents from
the Patrol Bureau, initiating major case
investigations to confront growing crime
trends, attempting to locate reported
missing persons, and ensuring regulatory
compliance by the cannabis industry,
alcohol establishments, tobacco retailers,
massage establishments and registered
sexual offenders. The Bureau is currently
staffed by a Detective Sergeant, two
Detectives and is assisted by a Police
The Support Services Division is led by Commander Bryan Millard, who oversees the Detective and Records Bureaus. Communications Center, and a range of administrative assignments. The Support Services Division currently has 9 personnel assigned to it which includes 1 Commander, 1 Detective Sergeant, 2 Detectives, 1 Police Services Analyst, 1 Communications Supervisor, 1 Communications Technician, and 2 Records / Property Technicians.
Services Analyst who focuses on analyzing crime trends and producing up to date crime statistics for use by all police department personnel.
The GBPD Detective Bureau investigated
203 cases in 2021, including several high
profile and sensitive cases including
sexual assaults, shootings, and felony
drug sales cases. Aside from their
investigative duties, the Detective
Bureau members, like all of our
personnel, perform multiple auxiliary
duties. Currently, two of our detectives
serve as department Firearms and Use
of Force instructors, one detective serves
as a SLO County crisis negotiator, and
another detective is the department’s
lead UAS (Unmanned Aerial System)
drone pilot. Our Police Services Analyst, when not focused on crime statistics, is active on our social media pages to promote the good work of the department and provide updated public safety information.
Detective Goodman takes notes at a scene.
Detective Cook inspects a Cannabis facility.
RECORDS AND PROPERTY
BUREAU
The Grover Beach Records and Property Bureau is staffed by two Records/Property Technicians. The Records/Property Technicians catalogue and file all police department reports, citations and court notices. They handle all public records requests and provide excellent customer service to individuals that come to the police department for assistance.
In 2021, the Records and Property Bureau began utilizing a secure electronic uploading process for sending digital evidence to the District Attorney’s office, eliminating the cost and work hours associated with copying videos and photos onto flash drives or CDs.
Records and Property also assisted with the implementation of “Stop Data” reporting to the Department of Justice in order to comply with Assembly Bill 953. This bill requires police departments to document specific information relating to police contacts with the public.
Records and Property are integral to this reporting process. In 2021, the Records and Property Bureau processed the following; Reports Processed: 3,842
Traffic Collision Reports Processed: 189
Admin Citations: 6
Criminal Citations: 622
Hazardous Citations: 689
Non Hazardous Citations: 290
Parking Citations: 637
In addition to records management, the Records and Property Technicians also handle all property that is collected by police officers in the field. Staff conducted the intake, logging, and processing of 1,529 items. They were able to dispose of 507 items and released 207 items to the owners of those items.
2021 Annual Report Records Technicians Sybyl Hollis and Tracy Leveque.
COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER
The Grover Beach Communications Center, commonly referred to as Dispatch, handles the Police Department's calls for service.
Dispatchers take in 911 and non-emergency calls for the City of Grover Beach 24 hours a day. In 2021, our department began the process of consolidating communication center services with the City of Pismo Beach. This collaboration between agencies offers both departments the opportunity for a more cohesive and robust working relationship while increasing information sharing capabilities between the two agencies.
Currently, the City of Pismo Beach conducts about 75% of the dispatching services for the City of Grover Beach. Two GBPD communications technicians work out of the GBPD
Communications Center the remaining 25% of the time. It is anticipated that full dispatch consolidation will be complete by mid-2022. The two Communications Technicians will then be transferred to administrative positions within the police department.
In 2021, the Communications Center handled 21,944 calls for services for the City of Grover Beach. Calls for service increased 1% by volume from 2020. The average response time from call intake to officer arrival was 2 minutes and 4 seconds.
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The Pismo Beach Communications Center.
CRIME STATISTICS
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0 2021 Annual Report
CALLS FOR SERVICE
S E L F - I N T I A T E D A C T I V I T Y
of calls for service in 2021 resulted
in self-initiated activity from our 60% officers.
R E S P O N S E T I M E
On average officers responded
to calls for services in two
minutes and four seconds. That's
27 seconds quicker than last
year.
2:04
A S S I S T I N G O T H E R
A G E N C I E S
Calls for service resulted in our
officers assisting surrounding
agencies in 2021. We're all
working together to keep our
close knit communities safe.
570
9 - 1 - 1 E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E
priority one calls were responded to by
officers in 2021. An average of 228 per 2,738 month.
21,159 20,783 19,585 21,734 21,944
Officer Logoluso inspects a suspicious motorcycle.
CRIME STATISTICS
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
500
400
300
200
100
0 0 100 200 300 400
0 10 20 30 40
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OFFENSE REPORTS
*Does not include supplemental reports.*
PART 1 CRIMES
2021 PROPERTY CRIMES
2021 VIOLENT CRIMES
2,070
1,647 1,593 1,389
1,964
283 281 265
221
404
2 40 287 42
22 5 6
Arson Burglary Theft Auto Theft
LEGEND
LEGEND
Aggravated
Assault
Homicide Robbery Rape
Officers debrief after a call.
Sgt. Ramirez backs up another
officer.
CRIME STATISTICS
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
1,000
750
500
250
0 2021 Annual Report
ARRESTS
T O T A L A R R E S T S
Arrests of individuals were
made in 2021. Our officers
average about 63 arrests per
month, or 14 per week.
759
F E L O N I E S
of arrests in 2021 were on 9% felonious charges.
M I S D E M E A N O R S
of arrests in 2021 were 58% misdemeanor offenses.
W A R R A N T S
of arrests in 2021 were for
individuals found to have 33% warrants for their arrest. 868
609 576
502
759
Officer Allegranza poses in front of a patrol car.
CRIME STATISTICS
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
250
200
150
100
50 0
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CITATIONS
T O T A L C I T A T I O N S
31% Moving Violations
13% Non-moving Violations
28% Criminal Citations
28% Parking Citations
2,236
T O T A L A C C I D E N T S
1 Fatality
24 Injuries
164 Non-Injury
189
H I T A N D R U N S
5 Hit and Run - Injury 42 37 Hit and Run- Non-Injury
215
2,065
1,393
2,061
1,275
2,236
191 184
150
189
Officer Ruiz writes a ticket.
Officer Pulido on traffic enforcement.
COMMUNITY
CONNECTION
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
On August 3rd of this year we celebrated another successful National Night Out with our community. This nationwide event occurs annually on the first Tuesday of August and seeks to promote police-community camaraderie and partnership. In 2021, we had the extra pleasure of also celebrating the opening of the 16th Street Park Playground. The highly successful event is among one of the favorite events for Department's staff to be a part of.
RED RIBBON WEEK
In December, our officers participated in Red Ribbon Week, the country's longest standing drug awareness and prevention campaign. During this week officers attended assemblies in our schools to teach kids about the dangers of drug use and how to live drug-free lives. The Department finds connecting with the youth to have an immeasurably positive impact on the community.
COFFEE WITH A COP
After a long hiatus throughout the pandemic, 2021
allowed us to bring back one of our favorite events,
Coffee with a Cop. The Department periodically
promotes and puts on these events to encourage the
community to come to a local cafe and express any
concerns or considerations they would like the police
department to hear.
Chief Peters talks with a community
member.
Officers Zenkner and Ramirez with
R2D2.
Ribbon cutting ceremony to open 16th St. Park playground. The new playground at 16th St. Park.
Officers at a Red Ribbon Week assembly. Officers at a Red Ribbon Week assembly.
Officers speak with a community
member . Officers at a Coffee with a
Cop event.
PERSONNEL
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The 2021 Officer of the Year is Officer Josh Ruiz. Officer Ruiz joined the Department in 2019 after graduating the police academy.
Currently, he is a Senior Police Officer, a first line supervisor, and also a Field Training Officer with responsibilities to train new police officers.
Officer Ruiz is also a trained Crisis Negotiator, and is currently working towards an FAA certification to join the UAS drone team. Officer Ruiz is known for the tenacity and thoroughness he displays in all his investigations along with an unwavering positive attitude with the public and his coworkers.
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR
LIFESAVER AWARD
The 2021 Civilian Employee of the year is Tracy Leveque. Tracy is a Property and Records Technician who is often the first face the public sees when they arrive at the police department. She always has a helpful positive outlook which has resulted in many positive comments and thanks from the public who encounter her while conducting business at our department. Tracy helped coordinate a full property audit to ensure our department is consistent with the best practices and Department of Justice requirements for property management. She also recently was responsible for our records compliance pertaining to the Racial and Identity Profiling Act. Tracy is an asset to our department and a joy to work with.
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Officer Santino “Sonny” Lopez received a Lifesaving award for the second year in a row. Officer Lopez is our department’s first aid and CPR instructor and also holds a current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Officer Lopez also teaches part time for the California Specialized Training Institute in San Luis Obispo. Officer Lopez received the lifesaving award after he provided lifesaving first aid to a motorcyclist who sustained major facial trauma in a traffic collision.
Officer Josh Ruiz
Records Technician Tracy Leveque
Officer Sonny Lopez
RETIREMENTS
Sergeant Roy Ituralde began his career in law enforcement at the young age of 43 after s 26 year career in retail grocery as a supervisor. Roy attended the Allan Hancock Law Enforcement Academy and graduated in June 2005. Roy was hired by the Grover Beach Police Department in September of 2005 as a Police Officer.
As a Police Officer, Roy has worked on patrol, on the Special Enforcement Team, Undercover Tobacco Enforcement and Undercover Human Trafficking enforcement. In 2007, Roy was assigned as a Senior Police Officer where he became responsible for training new police officers and acting as a Watch Commander in the absence of a Sergeant. In 2013, Roy was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the Patrol Bureau. Sgt. Ituralde has been responsible for being the Traffic Sergeant, an Instructor in TASER, Batons, and the WRAP restraint device. Sgt.
Ituralde also maintained the Police Department’s jail facility as the Jail Coordinator and he was the Coordinator for the department’s Daily Training Bulletins. After 16 years of law enforcement service, Sgt. Roy Ituralde retired in December so he can spend more time with his family doing activities such as traveling, camping, fishing and golfing.
Commander Angelo Limon, a graduate from Cal Poly University – San Luis Obispo, joined the Grover Beach Police Department as an officer in December of 1997 after working for three years as a Visalia, CA Police Officer. Angelo has served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Detective, Sergeant and Commander. Angelo was also a member of the Police Department’s Tactical Response Team as an officer. In July 2015, Angelo was promoted to Sergeant where he served as a patrol watch commander supervising officers in the field. Angelo graduated from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute program and was also assigned as the supervisor in charge of the police department’s Field Training Program. In September of 2015, Angelo was promoted to Commander and was assigned to manage the Operations Division overseeing patrol operations. In 2018, Commander Limon was assigned to manage the Administration Division where he was responsible for managing the Detective Bureau, Records Bureau and the Communications Center. After 27 years of law enforcement service, Commander Angelo Limon retired in December so he can spend more time with his wife and three children.
COMMANDER ANGELO LIMON
Sergeant Celis Rabena began his law enforcement career in 1996 as a Reserve Police Officer with the Exeter, CA Police Department. During his time working in the Central Valley, Sgt. Rabena worked as a Police Officer, D.A.R.E. Officer, SWAT team member, promoted to Sergeant and Lieutenant and earned his Bachelors Degree. In 2015, Celis and his family wanted to relocate to the Central Coast and he was hired by the Grover Beach Police Department as a Sergeant. Celis was assigned to patrol and took on additional tasks at the department. Celis was able to organize a remodeling of the Police Department including the a full repainting and modernizing of office work spaces. Celis was also a leader within the organization when it came to raising money for Cancer Awareness through the Pink Patch Program. Celis was instrumental in organizing a golf fundraiser that raised over $17,000 for the Hearst Cancer Resource Center in San Luis Obispo County. In 2017, Celis was chosen by his peers to be the Officer of Year for the Police Department as well as the Employee of the Year for the City of Grover Beach. In 2020, Celis was assigned to a newly created Detective Sergeant position where he was responsible for overseeing the Detective Bureau and the Cannabis Regulatory Program. After 25 years of law enforcement service, Sgt.
Celis Rabena retired in December so he can spend more time with his family.
SERGEANT CELIS RABENA
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SERGEANT ROY ITURALDE
Sergeant Roy Ituralde
Commander Angelo Limon
Sergeant Celis Rabena
NEW PERSONNEL
OFFICER BRYCE MOSES
COMMANDER JIM MUNRO
OFFICER CALEB SCHERRER
OFFICER FRANCESCA ZENKNER
SERGEANT RYAN WADE
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Officer Francesca Zenkner joined the Grover Beach Police Department in July of 2021. A lateral transfer from Santa Maria PD, Officer Zenkner has brought four years of
experience with her to the Department.
Officer Caleb Scherrer joined the Grover Beach Police
Department in December of 2021. A lateral transfer from Santa Maria PD, Officer Scherrer has brought two years of experience with him to the Department.
Officer Bryce Moses joined the Grover Beach Police
Department in December of 2021. A lateral transfer from Santa Maria PD, Officer Moses has brought two years of
experience with him to the Department.
Commander Munro joined the Grover Beach Police
Department in November of 2021. A lateral transfer from Clovis PD, Commander Munro brings 20+ years of
experience with him to the Department
Sergeant Wade joined the Grover Beach Police
Department in March of 2021. A lateral transfer from
Clovis PD, Sergeant Wade has brought 11 years of
experience with him to the Department. Sergeant Wade
was hired as an officer position and was recently
promoted to Sergeant.
Officer Bryce Moses
Commander Jim Munro
Officer Caleb Scherrer
Sergeant Ryan Wade
Officer Francesca Zenkner
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Members of the Grover Beach Polce Department pose in front of the Department's Bearcat.