TABLE OF CONTENTS
OUR COMMUNITY
MISSION/VISI ON/VALUES
MESSAGE FROM CHIEF
CITY COUNCIL
STRATEGIC PLAN
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
COMMAND STAFF
POLICE ADMINISTRATION
OPERATIONS DIVISION
EMERGENCY CALLS
CALLS FOR SERVICE
CRIME STATISTICS
NIBRS CRIMES
PATROL DIVISION
TRAFFIC BUREAU
TRAFFIC CITATIONS/COLLISIONS CHART
K-9 UNIT
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
POLICE SERVICE OFFICER
JAIL OPERATIONS
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM
VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE
CHAPLAINS
POLICE EXPLORER
HOMELESS LIAISON OFFICER
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BUREAU
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
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INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
NOTABLE INVESTIGATION
GANG UNIT
DEA TASK FORCE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CRIME ANALYST
RECORDS BUREAU
PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE DIVISION
DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES UNIT
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31 CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
HONOR GUARD
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM
RANGE TRAINING UNIT
PEER SUPPORT
TERRORISM LIAISON
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
GUN BUYBACK EVENT
ORANGE COUNTY GANG REDUCTION AND INTERVENTION
JUSA TOPSOCCER
COFFEE WITH A COP
LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS
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OUR
COMMUNITY
Thank you to our community who
continues to support us. We pride
ourselves on serving the residents
and business owners of Placentia.
Your true generosity does not go
unnoticed. We appreciate the friendly
waves, handshakes, kind letters, and
warm meals brought to our station
for our staff.
MISSION /VISION /VALUES
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Placentia Police Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life through proactive criminal enforcement, education and community partnerships. We act with integrity and accountability to reduce fear and crime, while treating all with respect, compassion and fairness.
VISION STATEMENT
Through the delivery of professional law enforcement services, we work to safely reduce crime in our community while building on a trusting partnership with the community and one another.
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
Professionalism - Building partnerships with our community through respectful communication and providing the highest level of customer service.
Lommitmei t to xcellencE - Striving to achieve the highest standards of ethics, performance, teamwork and ongoing
professional development in all aspects of modern-day policing.
Drift — We have pride, both individually a nd for our department, through outstanding policing and safeguarding the reputation of our profession.
Cot,' ay, - Sharing a strong sense of duty to take corrective action in confronting problems both within the department and within the community.
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A MESSAGE FROM
CHIEF BUTTS
I am proud to present the 2021-2022 Placentia Police
Department's Biennial Report. Working alongside
community members, City staff, and elected officials,
our staff is committed to providing a safe environment
and a high quality of life for those who live, work,
and visit our vibrant city. This report highlights our
exceptional work and the services we provide.
We responded to over 56,000 calls for service and
made 2,850 arrests and took 29,824 reports during
this reporting period. Our department response
times to emergencies averaged under 5 minutes.
We authored a new mission statement, vision
statement and organizational values. We also created
a strategic plan, which covers a three-year operational period, from 2021 through 2023. Having already met the main goals of the plan, we are working on a completely new strategic plan for the next three years.
Our exceptional staff are our most valuable resource. Understanding that we cannot accomplish our goals without proper staffing, employee recruitment and retention have been a primary focus. We re -vitalized our recruitment team and created an incentive package for improved recruitment and retention. During this reporting period, we hired 13 police officers, 5 full-time professional staff, and 4 part-time staff. We also made 9 promotions, which included a Chief, Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 3 Sergeants, a Records Supervisor and a Management Analyst.
We completed the first all -hands meeting since 2014. I shared my vision for the department with all team members. Focus areas included goals and expectations for overall stability, improved performance, and employee development for succession planning. 1 included my expectations for continual positive culture change, and we have adopted a shared mantra where "all department members are leaders."
Maintaining a culture of accountability and fostering partnerships with our community is the foundation of the department. 1 want to thank all who worked alongside and supported us in accomplishing our mission. We will continue leading with conviction and professionalism.
Lastly, I want to express how proud 1 am of our staff and all we have accomplished. 1 am honored to serve as Police Chief and 1 could not be more pleased with the service our men and women provide to benefit our community. I look forward to continuing to lead our committed staff. - z
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MAYOR
WARD SMITH, DISTRICT 5
MAYOR PRO TEM
JEREMY B. YAMAGUCHI, DISTRICT 3
COUNCIL MEMBER
RHONDA SHADER, DISTRICT 1
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KEVIN KIRWIN, DISTRICT 2
COUNCIL MEMBER
CHAD P. WANKE, DISTRICT 4
CITY ADMINISTRATOR DAMIEN R. ARRULA
CITY TREASURER KEVIN LARSON
CITY CLERI ROBERT S. MCKINNELL
STL PLAN
The cepartment'sleadershioreliesonformal strategic planning in ooth operational and administrative management of the department. In 2021, the department created a three-year strategic plan (2021-2023) outlining broac goals anc objectives for the entire ceoartment. The strategic plan includes goals anc objectives, measurable outcomes, projected personnel, anc capital expenses, all with the end goal of recucing crime anc increasing the quality of life in the City of Placentia. There were twelve (12) goals anc objectives in the strategic plan as follows:
1. PREVENT AND SUPPRESS CRIME.
2. REBUILD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE STAFFING.
3. INCREASE EMPLOYEE MENTORING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT.
4. REDUCE HOMELESSNESS COMPLAINTS AND SUPPORT THE NAVIGATION CENTER.
5. IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY.
6. MAINTAIN RESPONSE TIMES UNDER 5 MINUTES FOR EMERGENCY CALLS FOR SERVICE.
7. RESEARCH A BODY WORN CAMERA PROGRAM AND PRESENT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
8. IMPLEMENT A NEW FIELD TRAINING MANUAL.
9. EXPAND PEER SUPPORT TEAM.
10. REVIEW PATROL BEATS AND RECOMMEND CHANGES BASED UPON CALL VOLUME.
11. MAINTAIN FISCAL EFFICIENCY.
This detailed strategic plan enabled the cepartment to work with city leadership to determine priorities and funding.
We are happy to report that 10 of the 12 goals have already oeen accomplished and remain an ongoing priority for our ceoartment.
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DEPARTMENT COMMAND STAFF
Our Command Staff consists of the Chief, two Captains
and three Lieutenants. Together, the team facilitates all matters for the Police Department. They are responsible for procuring and finalizing contracts, preparing items that go before City Council, maintaining community relations, managing staffing levels and decision making for the
entire organization.
CHIEF OF POLICE
BRAD BUTTS
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Chief Brad Butts has led the Placenti
Police Department since October of 2021.
He is a 28 -year sworn law enforcement
veteran and he began his service with
Placentia as a police officer in 2001. He
has worked at every rank that Placentia
Police Department employs. He holds
a graduate degree in Law Enforcement
and Public Safety Leadership from the
University of San Diego.
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Captain James McElhinney is currently
the Administrative Division Commander,
overseeing Investigations, Professional
Standards, Property& Evidence, Records,
Fleet, and Facilities. Captain McElhinney
is a 35-yearveteran of the Placentia Police
Department, having worked as a Police
Cadet and Reserve Police Officer before
being promoted to Police Officer in 1993.
He earned his BS in Criminal Justice
Management and MS in Organizational
Leadership from Union Institute &
University. He is also a graduate of the
Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership
Institute.
Captain Brian Perry is currently the
Operations Division Commander,
overseeing all field operations. He is a 28
year sworn law enforcement professional
and he began his service with the
Placentia Police Department as a police
officer in 2001. He earned his graduate
degree in Organizational Leadership from
Union Institute and University and he is a
graduateoftheSherman Block Supervisory
Leadership Institute.
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The miff of the Operations Division is to
IFensure the safety and security of those who
live, work, and visit the City of Placentia.
This mission is accomplished by providin
timely and professional police services to the
community through community policing
oriented philosophies and by utilizing a
problem -solving approach in partnership
with the community through prevention,
suppression, and apprehension strategies.
The Operations Division is also known as the
"field services" division and it is overseen by
the Operations Division Commander and two
Patrol Lieutenants. Operations consists of
the Patrol Division, Traffic Bureau, K-9 Unit,
School Resource Officer Detail, and Police
Service Officers, Police Reserves, and the
Police Chaplain Program.
2021 AND 2022 PROMMOTIONS
EMERGENCY CALLS
FOR SERVICE
CALLS FOR
SERVICE
The Placentia Police Department proudly
serves the 51,000 plus residents of the City of
Placentia. Emergency calls for service are our
highest priority incidents. These calls range
from the physical well-being of a person in
jeopardy, disasters, or crimes in progress. Some
examples would include injury traffic collisions,
suicide attempts, domestic disputes, any call
involving the use of weapons, including fights
and robberies.
LIEUTENANT ANDERSON
SERGEANT MACCUBBIN
SERGEANT GARZA
SERGEANT GILLIS
RECORDS SUPERVISOR GRIFFITH
CHIEF BUTTS
CAPTAIN PERRY
LIEUTENANT M I LLSAP
SERGEANT HERREN
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Priority 1 (P1) incidents - This is the highest
priority incident. P1 a re calls where the physica f `
well-being of a person is in jeopardy., disasters,
or crimes in progress. Examples would include
injury traffic accidents, suicide attempts,
domestic disputes, any call involving the use
of weapons, including fights and robberies.
Also included in P1 calls, but to a lesser degree,
are calls in which property is in jeopardy and
the crime is in progress or just occurred and
the suspects are still in the area.
Priority 2 (P2) incidents - These calls for
service do not require an emergency response
but are dispatched as soon as units are
available. Examples would be when no lives
are in immediate danger.
Priority 3 (P3) incidents - These incidents are
informational in nature, or the time element
indicates that no person or property is in
jeopardy or incidents that are not in progress
reports.
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CALLS FOR SERVICE
YEAR 2021 COMPARED TO YEAR 2022
AVERAGE RESPONSE TIMES FOR EMERGENCY CALLS
FOR SERVICE
YEAR 2021 COMPARED TO YEAR 2022 (MIN/SEC)
CRIME STATISTICS
As of January 1, 2021, the Placentia Police Department
collects and reports crime data based on the National
Incident -Based Reporting System (NIBRS), which is an
incident -based reporting system used by law enforcement agencies in the United States for collecting and reporting data on crimes. Local, state, and federal agencies generate NIBRS data from their records management systems.
NIBRS captures details on each single crime incident—as well as on separate offenses within the same incident.
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2021
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS - 257
HOMICIDE - 0
RAPE - 35
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - 222
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY - 1522
ROBBERY - 28
ARSON - 8
BURGLARY - 269
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - 124
FORGERY - 62
EMBEZZLEMENT- 5
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY - 44
VANDALISM - 277
THEFT/LARCENY -
FRAUD 236
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS -158
DECREASE OF 39%
COMPARED TO 2021
HOMICIDE - 0
RAPE - 21
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT -137
CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY- 690
WEAPONS OFFENSES- 80
DRUG OFFENSES- 610
GROUP B CRIMES - 650
CURFEW - 9
DISORDERLY CONDUCT - 31
DUI -100
DRUNKENNESS -11 4
OFFENSES AGAINST FAMILY/
CHILDREN - 2
LIQUOR LAWS - 23
RUNAWAYS - 58
ALL OTHER OFFENSES - 416
2022
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY - 1525
INCREASE OF LESS THAN 1%
COMPARED TO 2021
ROBBERY - 31
ARSON - 4
BURGLARY - 298
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - 128
FORGERY - 62
EMBEZZLEMENT -1
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY - 43
VANDALISM - 241
THEFT/LARCENY - 534
FRAUD - 236
CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY - 472
DECREASE OF 32%
COMPARED TO 2021
WEAPONS OFFENSES - 53
DRUG OFFENSES - 419
GROUP B CRIMES - 627
DECREASE OF 4%
COMPARED TO 2021
CURFEW - 9
DISORDERLY CONDUCT -14
DUI - 93
DRUNKENNESS - 2
OFFENSES AGAINST FAMILY/
CHILDREN - 2
LIQUOR LAWS - 2
RUNAWAYS - 79
ALL OTHER OFFENSES - 426
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PATROL DIVISION
The Patrol Division is the backbone of our policing service. Patrol officers work around the clock to safeguard our community.
The Patrol Division includes the Traffic Bureau, K9 Unit, School Resource Officers, Police Service Officers, and Reserve Officers.
Patrol Officers handle the first response to all crimes, they patrol for criminal activity and take the lead on criminal enforcement.
They also work with residents, business owners, educational partners, and other community partners in reducing public safety problems, including quality of life issues that concern our community or impact the safety and living conditions of the public. "VP'
The Patrol Division is made up of two Police Lieutenants, six Police Sergeants, twenty-four Police Officers (including K-9 Officers, SROs, and HLOs), one Police Services Supervisor, and two Police Service Officers.
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TOTAL ARRESTS 2021 = 1,405
Top 3 Arrests
Possess Controlled Substance, HS 11377(a) = 123 arrests Possess Drug Paraphernalia, HS 11364(a) = 91 arrests
DUI Alcohol, VC 23152(a) = 48 arrests
TOTAL ARRESTS 2022 = 1,446
Top 3 Arrests
Traffic Officers are primarily responsible for traffic safety-related laws.
They educate the public on traffic safety, investigate traffic collisions, and maintain traffic safety for special events like the Heritage Day Parade and Festival and the Placentia Tamale Festival. They also monitor traffic conditions at our schools during student drop-off and pick-up times for student safety. A Sergeant oversees the Traffic Bureau, and consists of two Motorcycle Officers and two Parking Control Officers enforcing street sweeping and other parking problems within the city. Additionally, two employees are assigned to run day-to-day operations at the department's impound Iota„
Driving Without a License, VC 12500 = 87 arrests
Possess Controlled Substance, HS 11377(a) = 85 arrests
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RAFFIC CITATIONS TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
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PARKING CITATIONS 2021 TRAFFIC
HAZARDOUS CITATIONS CITATIONS
NON- HAZARDOUS CITATIONS
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS 2021 TRAFFIC
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TRAFFIC PERSONAL INJURY
TRAFFIC PROPERTY DAMAGE
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HAZARDOUS CITATIONS CITATIONS
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TRAFFIC COLLISIONS 2022 TRAFFIC
TRAFFIC FATALITIES COLLISIONS
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The Placentia Police Department Canine (K9) Program began in 1988 with its first dog, K9 Nanto. The K9 Program was established to augment police services and is an essential tool in the fight against crime, providing protection for the officers and the community at - large. The unit is comprised of skilled officers partnered with highly trained canines. The K9, specifically chosen for their intelligence and keen sense of smell, are used to supplement police operations to locate weapons, contraband, and to apprehend criminal offenders.
When K9 officers are not responding to calls for service, they patrol the business and residential areas of the city to deter and detect crime. K9's Kyra and Champ currently serve the City of Placentia.
VALENCIA
HIGH SCHOOL
In partnership with the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District L (PYLUSD), the Department currently has two School Resource Officers (SROs), both of which have officers located on their respective campus.
One Officer is assigned to El Dorado High School, and another is assigned to Valencia High School. Both SROs perform the same functions as our patrol officers. However they also perform several other functions unique to schools. Our SROs become an integral part of their school sites and work in collaboration with school staff to keep our students safe.
SROs provide school staff with training on active shooters, gangs, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, bullying, and other school related concerns.
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counseling. Placentia's SROs are more than just police officers, they are an integral resource for our schools and their students.
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OFFICERS (PSO)
The Police Service Officer (PSO) is comprised of two
non -sworn PSOs and one non -sworn Police Services
Supervisor (PSS). PSOs support sworn Police Officers
by performing a combination of field, office, and jail
duties. Their duties include responding to low risk calls for service, taking reports, and managing jail operations.
JAIL
OPERATIONS
The Placentia Police Department's Jail Facility is a
Temporary Holding Facility. The jail is only certified
to hold arrestees for up to 24 hours due to the
classification status with the California Department
of Corrections. If an arrestee stays longer than the
booking process, the arrestee will receive meals every
6 hours provided by the Jailer or Watch Commander.
Arrestees are brought into the jail for general booking procedures which include processing, fingerprinting,
and photos. Once the booking process is complete
the arrestee is then transported to the Orange County
Jail facility for housing. The Placentia Jail Facility has 4 holding cells that will accommodate 8 arrestees with
an additional sobering cell for intoxicated subjects. The Placentia Police Department also allows for juvenile
arrestees to be placed in a non -secure holding cell for up to 6 hours, which is separate from the jail. Juveniles must be released to a parent or guardian within the 6 -hour
limit or will be transported to a county facility for housing.
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
PROGRAM
Reserve Officers assist full-time officers in the enforcement of laws and in maintaining peace and order within the
community. Reserve Officers usually are assigned to augment the Operations Division, but they may be assigned to other areas within the Department as needed. Reserve Officers are required to work a minimum of 16 hours per month.
VOLUNTEERS IN
POLICE
For nearly 40 years, the Volunteers
in Police (VIP) have provided
dedicated supporttothe members
ofthe Placentia Police Department.
The primary goal of the VIPs is to
further the partnership between
the Police and the community by
developing a spirit of cooperation
and establishing collaborative
relationships. Volunteers assist
in specified duties which create
efficiencies for the Department,
improving our service delivery
to the community. Some of the
volunteer duties are reporting
crime, assisting with police
responsiveness, information
input, performing vacation home
checks, and involvement in various
community outreach activities.
Volunteers meet bi-monthly to
coordinate events. Interested
candidates must be at least 18
years old and possess a high
school diploma. Commitment,
dedication and regular attendance
are required in the program.
CHAPLAINS
The Police Department has a team of
Cha plainswhoserveourcommunity.
The Chaplains are fully ordained
with the churches and synagogues
in our city and represent a variety of
faiths.Theyare an integral part ofthe
department and available around
the clock to assist members of the
community in time of crisis or need.
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year-round instruction and training at
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inspections, physical development, and
a basic understanding of police service.
The Explorer Post provides thousands
of service hours to the city and local
community. The lessons in leadership,
responsibility, and service to the
community provide a life-long benefit
to each member.
The Placentia Police Explorer Program
is designed to give young men and
women between the ages of 14 and 21
opportunities to develop leadership
skills and team -building concepts.
The members of the Explorer Post
are provided with an insight into law
enforcement as a career. Explorers
attend a training academy within one
HOMELESS LIAISON OFFICER INT
(HLO)
The Homeless Liaison Officer program is assigned within Patrol.
HLOs attend meetings with collaborative groups, Placentia Police Administration, Placentia City Staff, City Council Members, and outside law enforcement agencies. Their goal is to place homeless individuals in designated shelters, providing wraparound services for permanent housing, and to address community homelessness concerns. HLOs stay up - to - date on current laws and work to navigate this difficult issue by knowing what kind of resources are available to our homeless population. HLOs work collaboratively with staff members of the Navigation Center. PPD has two HLOs who are specifically trained to deal with homeless related issues.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Homeless -Related Calls for Service an
Officer -Initiated Activities ..
Year 2021 compared to Year 2022
Citizen -Initiated
Officer -Initiated
The Administrative/Support Services Division is one of two divisions within the Police Department and is overseen and managed by a Police Captain. Each Division has one or more "Bureaus" within it that are uniquely designed to handle specific duties within the department.
The Division consists of Administration, Professional Standards Bureau, Investigations Bureau, Property & Evidence Bureau, and Information Technology. Administrative staff consists of the Division Captain, Administrative Lieutenant, Professional Standards Sergeant, IT Sergeant, Management Analyst, and Senior Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police. In addition, all internal affairs investigations are handled through the Division Commander's office and assigned to supervisory staff members.
Administrative staff is tasked with preparing and managing the department budget, purchasing and requisitions of equipment and supplies, personnel selection, policy, and procedures, grant management, contract services, and human resources liaison. Each bureau supervisor within the division report directly to the Administrative Division Commander who is responsible for the division's daily activities and long-term strategic goals. 1,208 929
PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS BUREAU
The Professional Standards
bureau is responsible for many
police administrative duties.
These include employee
recruitment, pre-employment
background investigations,
new hire processing, and
first week orientation. This
also includes the ongoing
professional training that our
department personnel must
attend throughout their career,
which can equate to thousands
of hours for an individual. This
training varies from complying
with ever changing state mandates, to maintaining department and industry standards. Also allowing for the development of expertise in a certain field by permitting our individual sworn and professional staff to request training courses that are in a desired dimension. Additionally, complaints against police personnel, whether generated from an external source or internally, are thoroughly investigated through this office. Investigations of our personnel are taken seriously and are of the highest importance to ensure we maintain trust with the community we serve.
PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS
BUREAU
When Placentia Police Officers attend the Basic Police Academy, they are required to receive over 1,000 hours of training prior to graduation. After the academy, ongoing professional training continues throughout their careers.
Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requires officers in this state to complete at least 24 hours of advanced training every 2 years. Most of our officers exceed this minimum standard every year. Advanced officer training is vital and allows our officers to remain professional and be some of Southern California's best officers. Some examples of the training our officers receive are, effective policing of the homeless, community relations, cultural diversity, peer support, local, state, and federal law changes, proper use of force applications, pursuit driving updates, arrest and control techniques, first aid CPR /AED, drug recognition expert (DRE) DUI investigations, de-escalation techniques, and investigative techniques.
In addition to POST advanced officer training, our officers have received hundreds of hours of training through the department in range training, policy and procedure updates, and briefing training. Placentia Police Officers who are members of the North County SWAT team received approximately 500 hours of SWAT related training in 2021 and 2022. Our K9 officers received approximately 700 hours of K9 related training in 2021 and 2022.
INTERNAL
AFFAIRS
The Placentia Police Department
takes all complaints seriously
regarding the service provided by
the depa rtment and the Gond uct of
its members. The department will
accept and address all complaints
of misconduct in accordance with
policy and applicable federal, state,
and local law. It is also the policy
of this department to ensure
that the community can report
misconduct without concern for
reprisal or retaliation.
Each personnel complaint is
classified with one of the following
dispositions:
UNFOUNDED - When the
investigation discloses that the
alleged acts did not occur or did
not involve department members.
Complaints that are determined
to be frivolous will fall within the
classification of unfounded.
EXONERATED - The investigation
discloses that the alleged act
occurred but that the act was
justified, lawful, and/or proper.
NOT SUSTAINED - The investigation
discloses that there is insufficient
evidence to sustain the complaint or
fully exonerate the member.
SUSTAINED - A final determination
by an investigating agency,
commission, board hearing officer,
or arbitrator as applicable, following
an investigation and opportunity for
an administrative appeal pursuant
to Government Code 3304 and
Government Code 3304.5 that the
actions of an officer were found to
violate law or department policy
(Penal Code 832.8).
INTERNAL - Investigations are
initiated at the direction of the Chief.
EXTERNAL - Investigations are
complaints received by members of
the community.
TRANSPARENCY
In 2021, the Placentia Police Department responded to 27,896 calls for service and made 1,405 arrests. There were nine (9) internal affairs investigations for the year. Five (5) of these investigations were generated internal and four (4) were external. The investigations were thoroughly investigated, and the findings were as follows:
2021
2 UNFOUNDED 3 NOT SUSTAINED 4 SUSTAINED
In 2022, the Placentia Police Department responded to 28,898 calls for service and made 1,445 arrests. There were six (6) internal affairs investigations for the year. Three (3) of these investigations were generated internal and three (3) were external. The investigations were thoroughly investigated, and the findings were as follows:
2022
1 EXONERATED 2 UNFOUNDED 2 NOT SUSTAINED 1 SUSTAINED
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INVESTIGATI
BUREAU
1 The Investigations Bureau is comprised of V
General Detectives(oneCrimes-Person and A
one Property Crimes), two Gang Detectives, wit
one Task Force Officer (DEA), one Crime.
Analyst, and three Civilian Investigators.
The bureau is supervised by a Sergeant and + a
overseen by the Administrative Lieutenant
and Administrative Division Captain.
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ACTIVE - An investigation that is being
conducted with a reasonable, good
faith belief that it could lead to the
filing of administrative, civil, or criminal
proceedings, or that is ongoing and
continuing and for which there is a
reasonable, good faith anticipation of
securing an arrest or prosecution.
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is little evidence to work with, or follow-
up on, but is available to reopen if further
information comes to light
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CLEARED - An offense that is cleared by
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UNFOUNDED - False or baseless
complaints.
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NOTABLE GANG
INVESTIGATION UNIT
On April 25, 2021, at approximately 3:40
AM, Placentia Police Officers responded
to a report of a stabbing that had just
occurred in an apartment in the City of
Placentia. Officers arrived and learned
that there were two victims with multiple
stab wounds. The victims of the stabbings
were an adult father and his juvenile son.
It was learned that the two unknown
suspects wore face masks and had forced
their way into the apartment to commit
the stabbing. Both suspects fled the
apartment prior to officers' arrival. Both
victims were treated at a local trauma
center and survived after a lengthy recovery.
Placentia Detectiveswerecalled in and took
over the investigation. Since the victims
did not know the suspects and there was
no evidence located at the crime scene,
detectives had their work cut out for them.
Detectives spent several days combing the
area for video surveillance and ultimately
locatedfootageofa possiblesuspectvehicle
in the area. Detectives spent countless days
investigating the incident and were able to
identify the suspects involved in the crime.
Detectives obtained and served several
search warrants arresting the two
suspects. Through further investigation,
Detectives learned that the wife of the
stabbing victim was having an affair with
one of the suspects and had conspired
with him to murder her husband.
After learning of the information,
Detectives arrested the victim's wife
on numerous felony charges, including
conspiring to murder her husband.
Despite no initial evidence or leads,
Detectives worked countless hours
to bring justice to the victims.
Since the incorporation of the City in
1926, three of the oldest gangs in Orange
County were formed within the borders of
the City of Placentia. Each of these gangs
are traditional Turf Street Gangs as defined
by the Street Terrorism Enforcement and
Prevention Act, commonly referred to
as the STEP Act under California Penal
Code section 186.22. The three gangs
have tremendous negative impact on
the City of Placentia. They commit a large
number of reported and unreported
crimes in the City and a majority of them
are being committed by the younger
members of the gang. This information
comes from numerous investigations,
arrests, and information from citizens.
DEA
TASK FORCE
The Placentia Police Department currently
participates in a Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) Task Force and
has done so for over two decades by
dedicating an officer to serve on the
team. Currently, five police departments
dedicate officers to the DEA Task Force.
The DEA Task Force is charged with the
enforcement of the Controlled Substance
Act as well as investigation of the highest
level of domestic and international
narcotics traffickers. During 2021 and
2022, the DEA Task Force seized over 12
million dollars and over 200 kilograms
of various narcotics (including cocaine,
methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl).
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INFORMATIO ECHNOLOGY Al CRIME ANALYST
(IT) SERGEANT
In December of 2019 staff created the
position of IT Sergeant to manage
the workload of the Department's
rapidly increasing digital footprint. The
position is responsible for maintaining
all systems in the span and control of
Placentia Public Safety and the Placentia
Communications Center. The IT Sergeant
also serves as the Department's liaison
with all local, county, and state partners
to maintain operational connectivity,
including the 800Mhz radio system, 911,
NG -911, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD),
Records Management System (RMS),
Placentia Fire & Life Safety systems, and
EMS provider support. Additionally, the
IT Sergeant serves as the Department's
Body Worn (BWC) and Fleet (MVS)
camera coordinator. All BWC and MVS
discovery requests are also processed
through the office of the IT Sergeant. In
addition, the IT Sergeant is responsible
for all Assembly Bill 953 (RIPA), NIBRS
offense data submission, and all other
mandated data reporting. Lastly, current
and new special projects involving Public
Safety technology are managed by the IT
Sergeant. Placentia makes every effort to
be a leader in technology-based solutions
that create an actionable data -driven
service model.
Crime analysis is a law enforcement function that involves systematic analysis for identifying and analyzing patterns and trends in crime and disorder. Placentia PD has one full time crime analyst.
CRIME ANALYSIS
Crime Analysis is defined as the systematic study of crime and disorder problems as well as other police -related issues- including socio demographic, spatial, and temporal factors - to assist the police in criminal apprehension, crime and disorder reduction, crime prevention, and evaluation. - University of Maryland
ADMINISTRATIVE
Deals with long-range comparisons (quarterly, semi-annually, or annually), typically requested by Police Management.
STRATEGIC
Operational strategies, seeks solutions to ongoing problems (weeks, months, quarters, or years). The purpose is to perform police services more effectively and efficiently by matching service delivery to demand.
TACTICAL
Deals with recent criminal offenses (immediate, hours, days, or weeks). It promotes a quick response to offenses, such as burglaries and robberies. Provides information to assist operational personnel identify crime trends and arrest offenders.
Utilizing a sophisticated records management system, the Records Bureau collects, maintains, and distributes all police reports and related records. Some responsibilities and duties of our records personnel consist of :
Assisting the public at the front counter
• Answering business and non -emergency phone calls
• Filing reports
LiveScan (Electronic Fingerprinting)
Background checks
• Records requests
Non -suspect info reports
Citation sign -off
• Vehicle release forms
Sex, arson, and narcotic registrants
Scan police reports into Laserfiche for records retentions and accessibility Placing calls for service
Process arrest reports to be electronically filed with the Dist me
Using software such as Elete, Records Managent. Sys •-d Dispatch, and Electronic Direction for Complaint,
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CATEGORY 2021 2022
PARKING PERMITS ISSUED
1,014 968
F CASES SUBMITTED TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1,407 1,088
CITATION SIGN OFFS 209 240
1 STOLEN VEHICLES ENTERED 165 196
MISSING PERSONS ENTERED 157 244
The Placentia Police Department Records Bureau is staffed by one Records Supervisor, two full-time Records Specialists, five Police Cadets and is managed by the Administrative Division Captain.
The Records Bureau performs a vital function by working closely with all members of the Police Department to ensure timely processing of reports and ensuring the service standards are met.
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The Property and Evidence Division is staffed by a Police Services Supervisor and one full-time Property Technician and is managed by the Administrative Division Captain. Property personnel are tasked with the proper handling, storage, transportation, release, and/or disposal of all items seized by the Placentia Police Department. Property assists the courts by providing copies of case documents, audio and video, surveillance, interviews, photographs, 911 dispatch tapes, and, physical evidence as requested. Some evidentiary items handled by this division include firearms, narcotics, currency, sexual assault kits, DNA swabs, blood/urin&42 samples, photographs, audio, video, and much more.
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DEPARTMENT BUDGET &
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UNIT
The Department's Budget &
Administrative Services Unit is
• responsible for a multitude of
fiscally minded functions. The
primary being the preparation
and daily oversight of our
department's annual budget. This
sets the fiscal direction for our
department and establishes goals
and objectives for each division
to work within. Additional duties
include creating and maintaining
contracts with outside service
providers, fleet services, false alarm
management, grant overview, and
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NORTH COUNTY SWAT
The North County Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) was incorporated in 2001 and is comprised of individual agency SWAT teams, Crisis Negotiation teams, and Tactical Dispatchers.
Along with Placentia, other assigned agencies include Brea, California State University -Fullerton, Fullerton, La Habra, and La Palma Police Departments.
The team provides support in critical field operations where negotiations or special tactical deployment methods are required. Placentia's allocation commitment to the team is six officers, two sergeants, two crisis negotiators, and two tactical dispatchers.
The SWAT team supplies specialized support in handling critical field operations where intense negotiations and/or special tactics deployment methods exceed the capacity of field officers. Though the team is part- time, each member is on-call 24/7. They train monthly, conducting over 250 hours of specialized training per year. The selection process includes a memorandum of interest, scoring above 90% on the SWAT firearms qualification, completing the SWAT obstacle course under the strict time limit, and completing an oral interview with the Team Leaders. Once selected, officers must pass the obstacle course twice a year and a quarterly weapons qualification. This detail takes a tremendous amount of commitment and a high level of firearms proficiency and physical fitness.
In December 2019,after significanttesting and evaluation,the Department began deployment of body -worn cameras for all enforcement operations.
In January 2021, the fleet mobile video system was deployed in the field. The system has been a success and has greatly aided in routine investigations, minimizing citizen complaints, and has even expedited the discovery process for the video evidence custodians. The purpose of the MVS and the BWC system is to provide an accurate,
unbiased audiovisual record of enforcement -related
and non -criminal incidentsthatwill enhance criminal
prosecutions. The Placentia Police Department
recognizes that audio and video recording of
contacts between departmental personnel and the
x public provides an objective record of these events,
and the use of a recording system complements
field personnel in the performance of their duties
by providing a digital record of enforcement
and investigative field contacts. Additionally, the
use of MVS and BWC will aid the department in
areas of public safety and department transparency, and accordingly, should be considered with all other available evidence, including witness statements, officer interviews, and forensic analysis. The systems and program are overseen and managed by the IT Sergeant.
NALOXONE/NARCAN
All officers are trained to administer the nasal spray
Naloxone/Narcan, which blocks and reverses the
effects of opioids (including heroin, methadone,
morphine, opium, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone, and
hydrocodone). The officers can also use the nasal
spray if they are exposed to an opioid in powder form.
Placentia Police officers have had several successful
saves with the Naloxone/Narcan.
LIVES SAVED
2021 2022
RECRUITMENT TEAK
The Placentia Police Department's Recruitment Team is made up of officers and detectives who assist with the recruiting of new officers to join the department. They go to police academies throughout Southern California and talk with academy recruits who are not yet hired by a police department about the Placentia Police Department and all we have to offer. They have also gone to military bases to recruit service members whose military commitment is coming to an end. The Recruitment Team will also assist with the testing to become a Placentia Police Officer. This includes proctoring the written and physical agility tests as well as being a panel member for oral interviews. 4 +r
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CRIMBSOENE INVESTIGATION
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Placentia Police Department's Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Unit is staffed by the Property Police Services Supervisor and the Property Technician. All CSI Technicians are certified Field Evidence Technicians that respond to crime scenes and assist Patrol and Detectives in their investigations. Our CSI Technicians are on call 24/7. While out at crime scenes, our CSI Technicians photograph, document the scene and collect evidence.OurCSlTechniciansaretrainedto processitemsfrom DNAand/orfingerprints as needed. They also process in-house evidence previously collected by officers. *Minor CSI is conducted by Police Officers and PSOs not included in the above activities.
HONOR GUARD
The Placentia Police Department's Honor Guard was founded in 2012 and has since grown into a multifaceted detail. It is currently made up of one Sergeant and four team members. The immediate duty of the detail is to render final honors to fallen officers and their families. They comfort family members, reassuring them that their loved one is remembered. These final honors give family and friends the opportunity to reflect on the time their loved one spent in service to their community, with the hopes of bringing them closure. Our Honor Guard Detail is a specifically trained, decorated, and highly disciplined unit that serves as the "guardians of the colors" by displaying and escorting the national flag on ceremonial occasions. These instances include state functions such as the Peace Officer's Memorial services, Veteran's Day services, as well as promotional and award ceremonies. The Honor Guard Detail prides itself on providing its services with the utmostpect, decorum, and humility. •1II11".f
PUBLIC INFORMATION
OFFICER (P10)
-the main job of the Public Information Officer (P10) at the department is to act as a formal liaison and spokesperson for the Department when interacting with the public via the media. This includes writing press releases, conducting media interviews, monitoring and implementing social media campaigns, and acting as an intermediary between PPD and the media groups. PPD has three PIOs.
These PTOs receive special training to assist in communicating with the press corps and to navigate laws pertaining to the release of information to the public. 42 43
SOCIAL MEDIA
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The Social Media Team's main goal is to improve
v' communication and public relations with the community in which we serve. The department uses social media platforms for external purposes including community engagement
and public notifications, and internal purposes, including •a investigations and recruitment. Enhanced communication, V facilitated by social media engagement, leads to greater community cooperation and understanding.
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The Range Training Unit consists of one Range Master and five Firearms Instructors. The unit trains and mentors all sworn PPD Officers in the use, functionality, and decision- making processes involving various assigned weapons.
The unit conducts bi-monthly live -fire qualification and simulation exercises.
PEER SUPPORT
The Peer Support Team provides assistance,
support, and resources to employees and
direct family members during difficult times
in their personal or professional lives. This
program is designed to provide emotional
support during and after times of personal
or professional crisis to other employees
who need assistance, ongoing follow-up
support, promote trust, allow anonymity,
and preserve confidentiality for persons
using peer support within the guidelines of
the program.
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TERRORISM LIAISON
OFFICER
Terrorism Liaison Officers are specially trained to be a point of contact in matters related to terrorism and they maintain a relationship with local fusion center. They receive and disseminate terrorism -related information. They educate other agency personnel about suspicious activity, enhancing situational awareness, early warning, and operational
readiness.
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
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In 2022, Placentia PD became fully operational with the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) team. All team members
have passed and obtained their remote pilot certificates from the FAA. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, have proven to be a valuable resource for law enforcement and first responders during emergency operations, supplanting the helicopter as a more efficient and cost-effective alternative for small-scale missions.
Drones are an efficient way of providing law enforcement critical information when responding to calls for service, including providing an overhead view of an area or incident for ground personnel, providing detailed documentation of crime and accident scenes, and searching for
lost or missing persons - to name a few.
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EVENT
The Placentia Police Department Citizens Academy is designed to teach citizens about the philosophy, policies, and guiding principles of law enforcement, and ethical conduct governing police services in any given community. This allows the "students" to become more aware of how the Department functions in its daily operations, and they learn how they can play an integral role in helping keep our communities safe through community policing partnerships. The Academy also allows the Department to become more aware of the feelings and concern of the community and helps build positive and interactive relationship between itizens and police personnel. The Department also launched its first panish Citizens Academy in 2022, with much succes In 2022, County Supervisor Doug
Chaffee approached the North OC
Public Safety Collaborative and
offered funding to complete a gun
buyback event. County Supervisor
Chaffee offered funds for gift cards
in exchange for unwanted weapons
and full reimbursement for personnel.
Chief Butts volunteered Placentia PD
to host the event, in conjunction with
partnering local law enforcement
agencies. The goal was to collect
unwanted firearms before they ended
up in the wrong hands. This voluntary
event was an opportunity for those
who had unwanted and operable
firearms and were looking for a way to
dispose of them safely and responsibly.
Our officers often encounter criminals
possessing firearms, and many
times we learn of firearms being
stolen from family members and
through residential burglaries. This
event provided a service to persons
who already wanted to dispose of
firearms, either because they are not
comfortable possessing them, or they
are concerned of a loved one or others
coming into possession of firearms.
This was a "no questions asked" event,
meaning there were no recording
license plates or the IDs of persons
wanting to dispose of firearms. The
event was held in October of 2022,
and over 400 guns were collected.
Guns will be destroyed in accordance
with state law unless they are found
to be stolen or evidence of a crime. If
they were reported stolen, they will
be returned to the owner. If they are
found to be evidence, they will be
forwarded to the appropriate agency.
ORANGE COUNTY GANG
REDUCTION AND INTERVENTION
PARTNERSHIP
The Placentia Police Department
participates in the Orange County Gang
Reduction and Intervention Partnership
("OC GRIP").This program involves multiple
organizations, agencies, and volunteers to
prevent kids from participating in gang
activity and enhances the relationship
between the Orange County District
Attorney's office, local law enforcement,
and community policing. OC GRIP has set
out to provide education and recreational
opportunities for students who struggle
with attendance, academics, and attitude.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
CODE OF ETHICS
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AS a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self- restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life.
I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feeling, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession... law enforcement.
Placentia PD is proud to participate in Coffee with a Cop that brings police officers and the community members they serve together -over coffee -to discuss issue . n. -arn more about each other.
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