BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
2010 – 2011
YEAR IN REVIEW
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Mission Statement”
We, the employees of the Bunnell Police Department, will
work in partnership with the Community to effectively
deal with criminal activity within the City of Bunnell
through prevention, investigation and arrest. We will
respond to the needs of the entire community by
providing professional and effective delivery of services.
We will treat each other with fairness and honesty. In
turn, the Department will support and develop all
employees to the fullest of their potential to create a
positive environment for employee job satisfaction. Our
goal is to accomplish our mission while following the
values established by our department.
A HISTORY OF SERVICE TO THE
COMMUNITY
• The Bunnell Police Department began its service to
the citizens of Bunnell in 1913.
• The Police Department was formed by utilizing a single
officer called the Town Marshal.
• The Town Marshal worked out of the Bunnell City
Hall located at 200 South Church Street.
Ernest Walton Johnston
City of Bunnell’s
First Town Marshal
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
OFFICERS
AND
STAFF
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Chief of Police
Arthur L. Jones
Lieutenant
Randy Burke
Admin. Assistant
JoAnne Noel
Records / Evidence
Susie DeShazo
Corporal
Sergio Pina
Corporal
Frank Barbagallo
Officer
George Hristakopoulos
Officer
Matthew Mortimer
Officer
Michael Stavris
Officer
Austin Chewing
Officer
Robert Myers
Reserve Officer
Louis Vega
Officer
Christopher Wolfle
Reserve Officer
Shane Tully
Officer
Agustine Rodriguez
Reserve Officer
Growth
Reserve Officer
Growth
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• Chief Arthur L. Jones became a member of the Bunnell Police
Department in February 2008.
• He was appointed Chief of Police with the City of Bunnell Police
Department on November 6, 2008.
• Previously, Chief Jones served 22 years as a member of the Ft.
Lauderdale Police Department and has a total of 29 years in law
enforcement.
• During his career, Chief Jones served as a patrolman,
field training officer, a detective in robbery, violent
crimes, homicide, and youth services divisions. He also
served as a School Resource Practitioner.
• Chief Jones has acquired over fifteen hundred hours of
criminal justice training.
Chief of Police
Arthur L. Jones
LIEUTENANT
•Lt. Burke was Born in Maryland and grew up in the Daytona Beach area. He attended
Mainland High School and graduated in 1982. He later attended and graduated from St.
Augustine Technical Center’s Criminal Justice Academy in 1993. This is where his career in
Law Enforcement began. His first position was held with the Flagler Beach Police Department.
•Lt. Burke became a member of the Bunnell Police Department in August of 2001. He currently
has 18 years experience in Law Enforcement. He has risen through the ranks to his current
rank of Lieutenant.
•Lt. Burke has over 1500 hours of training. He is certified in
Traffic Homicide Investigation, Taser Instruction
•Lt. Burke has received many awards to include Honorable
Service 1997; Honorable Duty 1997; Officer of the Year 1998;
Life Saving Award 1999 & 2007; Medal of Valor 1999;
distinguished Service Award 2007; Silver Medal of Valor 2007;
Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year 2008; Kiwanis Club Officer
of the Year 2008. He has also received over 40 letters of
commendation.
Lieutenant
Randy Burke
•Lt. Burke is married with seven children. He has participated
in Flagler PAL Little League Football as a Head Coach since
2008. His two youngest children and wife participate in the
league as well.
SUPERVISORS
Corporal
Sergio Pina
• With the Bunnell Police Department
since April of 2009.
• Cpl. Pina has 6 years in law
enforcement.
• Cpl. Pina oversees the Property Room
to include inventory and distribution of
all department equipment.
Corporal
Frank Barbagallo
• With the Bunnell Police Department
beginning in June of 2009.
• Cpl. Barbagallo has 2 years in law
enforcement.
• Cpl. Barbagallo heads up the
Educational Program at our local
Schools.
OFFICERS
Ofc. M. Mortimer
7 Years of Service
Ofc. G. Hristakopoulos
6 Years of Service
Ofc. C. Wolfle
3 ½ Years of Service
Ofc. A. Rodriguez
2 Year of Service
Ofc. R. Myers
New Recruit
Ofc. A. Chewning
New Recruit
Ofc. M. Stavris
New Recruit
OFFICE PERSONNEL
Records / Evidence
Susie DeShazo
• With the Bunnell Police Department
beginning in May of 2010.
• Mrs. DeShazo promoted to
Records/Evidence Custodian in
October of 2011.
• Standardized tracking procedure
for disposition of records.
• Processes all Records and Evidence
in a timely manner.
Admin. Assistant
JoAnne Noel
• With the Bunnell Police Department
beginning in September of 2011.
• Mrs. Noel assists Chief Jones
with scheduling, correspondence
and community programs.
• Assists officers with administrative
functions when needed.
• Participates in local community
programs and events.
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT
BUILDING
LOCATION:
City Hall
200 South Church St.
Bunnell, FL 32110
LAYOUT:
City Hall
North Wing:
(1) Small Public Reception Area
(1) Small Receptionist Desk Area
(1) Large Office – Administrative Assistant
(1) Medium Office – Records/Evidence
(1) Large Vault - Evidence
(1) Small Equipment Room
(2) Bathrooms
South Wing:
(1) Small Office w/ Conference Room – Chief of Police
(1) Small Office – Officers Write-Up Room
(1) Small Office – Lieutenant’s Office
DEFICIENCIES:
Interview Room
Minimal Storage
VEHICLES AND OFFICER EQUIPMENT
VEHICLE S
• Computer Equipment
• Radio Equipment
• Dash Mounted RADAR
• Shotgun
• Fire Extinguisher
• Flashlight
• Traffic Safety Equipment
• Flares
• Fingerprinting Kit
OFFICER EQUIPMENT
• Uniform
• Duty Belt
• Firearm – Glock 40
• Taser – M26 w/ Cartridges
• Hand-Held Radio
• Hand Cuffs
• Pepper Spray
• Glove Pouch
• Expandable Baton
VEHICLES
VEHICLE #
YEAR
MAKE
MODEL
MILEAGE
EST. % OF LIFE
REMAINING*
401
2004
CHEVY
IMPALA
81,191
-1.5%
74
2005
FORD
CROWN VIC
92,706
-16%
64
2005
FORD
CROWN VIC
112,929
-41%
46
2006
FORD
EXPLORER
57,491
28%
25
2006
FORD
CROWN VIC
99,181
-24%
35
2006
FORD
CROWN VIC
91,769
-15%
23
2007
FORD
CROWN VIC
66,193
17%
800
2008
DODGE
CHARGER
46,136
42%
801
2008
DODGE
CHARGER
64,625
19%
802
2008
DODGE
CHARGER
59,651
25%
803
2008
DODGE
CHARGER
46,376
42%
804
2008
DODGE
CHARGER
56,325
30%
1101
2012
DODGE
CHARGER
0
100%
1102
2012
DODGE
CHARGER
0
100%
*Percentage based on an 80,000 mile life span.
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
BUDGET & REVENUES
BUDGET & REVENUES
Budget and Revenue History
$1,400,000.00
$1,200,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$800,000.00
$600,000.00
$400,000.00
$200,000.00
$0.00
2007-2008
Budget
$1,199,370.
Revenues $47,945.96
2008-2009
$1,082,067.
$73,961.91
2009-2010
$1,018,881.
$42,502.31
2010-2011
$1,003,461.
$43,537.62
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
GRANTS
GRANTS
VEHICLE GRANT:
AMOUNT:
$91,876.00
MATCH:
$22,976.00 (25%)
NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH:
AMOUNT:
$1,250.00
ITEMS: Start-up of Neighborhood Crime Watch
ITEMS: (2) Vehicles w/ full package to include;
Program an extension of the Chief’s Crime Watch
interior package; electronic package; light package; all Advisory Board.
vehicle gear
STATUS: Final Report completed 9-30-11. Monthly
STATUS: Application Completed; Grant Approved; and/or quarterly meetings scheduled with the following
Purchase of vehicles initiated September, 2011.
communities: Bella Vista, Our House Resource Center
and Chief Jones’ Advisory Board. Initiated contact with
Palm Point and Palm Terrace communities.
EDUCATIONAL & PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS: UPCOMING GRANT APPLICATIONS:
AMOUNT:
$2,500.00
Crime Prevention Grant: BPD submitted (3)
applications for 2011/12 to Flagler County:
ITEMS: Educational Materials used to educate the
Neighborhood Crime Watch
citizens of Bunnell in areas of Safety and Crime
Educational & Promotional Materials
Prevention.
Officer Training
STATUS: Final Report completed 9-30-11. Officers and Only one Grant approved – Neighborhood Crime
trained administration scheduled classes with local
Watch program in the amount of $1,500.00. The
schools and youth groups to educate children in the area objective is to reduce the percentage of crime by
of safety and age-appropriate topics. Educational
bringing community members together via monthly
materials and handouts used during these events.
and/or quarterly meetings.
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
OFFICER & STAFF
TRAINING
OFFICER TRAINING
• All officers are required to complete 40 hours mandatory retraining every four
years. This can be done by taking classes offered through local colleges, FCSO or any
certified training course.
• The Bunnell Police Department participates in classes that are available through the
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The Training Officer, Lt. Randy Burke, coordinates
along with the FCSO to schedule our officers for courses available at no cost.
• We also participate in courses available at Daytona State College, and St. Johns
Community College. Each of these colleges offer law enforcement courses free of
charge or for a nominal fee.
• We also participate in free classes that become available to us through grant funded
courses.
• In an attempt to keep budget costs down, the Bunnell Police Department makes
every effort to fulfill the mandatory training requirements through the participation
in free courses.
STAFF TRAINING
•The Records and Evidence Custodian is required to be certified and
maintain that certification. The Records and Evidence Custodian attends
the recertification course as necessary.
•Office staff attends any seminars or courses, relating to their position,
when available free of charge.
•If there are courses available that staff has the opportunity to attend
where there is a fee involved, but the city does not have funding for, it is up
to the staff member to pay for the course if interested in attending.
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
PRINCIPLE PROGRAMS
CRIME PREVENTION
AGENCY COOPERATION
AND MUTAL AID
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
CRIME PREVENTION
CRIME PREVENTION
Goal:
Prevention of all forms of crime within the City of Bunnell through
proactive Crime Prevention Programs, Community Education and
reduction in Crime Statistics within the City of Bunnell.
Objective:
Bring the department to full staffing and assign an investigative
position to follow-up with investigations, arrests and closing out case
files.
Continue to increase police visibility in all neighborhoods.
Continue agency cooperation to promote increased efficiency and
effectiveness in local law enforcement.
Continue Community Policing Initiatives to combat crime while
interacting with the community.
Continue partnerships with local schools and agencies to educate
students in areas of safety with the development of age appropriate
educational programs.
CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES
The Bunnell Police Department has many successful policing initiatives which help to combat
crime within the City of Bunnell. These initiatives include the following:
•
Watch Over Bunnell Card: this initiative consists of a “spot check” card left by the
officer after taking corrective action at a residence or business while the occupant was not
at home or the business was closed. This initiative targets “Crimes of Opportunity” and
helps in the reduction of the number of crimes committed.
•
Park and Walk: This initiative requires officers to exit their vehicle and walk to interact
with residents and or businesses. This initiative increases visibility and community
relations, enhancing our ability to obtain vital information to combat crime. As a result,
this initiative also contributes to the solving of criminal investigations.
•
Business Check: Officers are trained and encouraged to practice a “Zero Tolerance” in
problem neighborhoods plagued with illegal narcotics activities. Officers are permitted to
spend the majority of their free patrol time in these areas to increase visibility. As a result,
the flagrant and open practices of narcotic’s sales are greatly reduced in these
neighborhoods. In addition, many arrests and seizures of narcotics, weapons and firearms
are attributed to this initiative.
•
Investigative Follow-up: Officers are trained and permitted to follow up on cases to
capture repeat offenders plaguing the city in areas of person and property crimes
•
Neighborhood Crime Watch: The Chief’s Advisory Board has created a Neighborhood
Crime Watch Program as an extension to the board’s purpose – “Crime Prevention”.
Monthly and/or quarterly meetings have been scheduled with several Bunnell
communities.
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
AGENCY COOPERATION
MUTUAL AID
AGENCY COOPERATION / MUTUAL AID
The Bunnell Police Department partners with surrounding area agencies to promote cooperation
in law enforcement. This not only builds positive relationships within in the City of Bunnell but
also throughout Flagler County. Local Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement is a countywide
endeavor. The Bunnell Police Department works along with the following agencies at any given
time:
FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation
FDLE – Florida Department of Law Enforcement
DEA – Drug Enforcement Agency
ATF – Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
NCIC/FCIC
FHP – Florida Highway Patrol
FCSO – Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
FBPD – Flagler Beach Police Department
CID – Central Intelligence Division
EOC – Emergency Operation Center
VA – Victims Advocate
FCSATF – Flagler County Sexual Assault Task Force
DCF – Department of Children and Families
State Attorney’s Office
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
“SPECIAL OPERATIONS”
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
The Bunnell Police Department works directly with state and local law
enforcement agencies on “special operations” to combat known criminal
activities. We partner with these agencies on “Special Operations” which
include:
• Narcotics Interdiction
• Counterfeiting
• Firearms and Weapons Control
• Fraud
• Thefts of Property
• Traffic Enforcement
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Goal:
The facilitation of partnerships with local Community Agencies, Civic Groups,
Schools and Churches to educate and enhance our community.
Objective:
Continue partnerships with local community groups in support of educating the public
on crime prevention, awareness and safety.
Continue working with “At-Risk” youths through an “Anti-Gang/Anti-Violence”
Education Program.
Support and participate in Flagler County Drug Court Program.
Continued participation in the Flagler County Sexual Assault Task Force to provide
citizens of the City of Bunnell with the education to avoid this threat and the support
needed if exposure occurs.
Support the local AIM (Alliance of Involved Ministers) Chapter to help facilitate their
involvement in community activities.
Continue to support Community Activities and Summer Camp Programs that
encourage positive alternatives to local youths.
Support and participate in Community Holiday Activities.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The Bunnell Police Department partners with many local schools, community and civic
groups and churches to educate our youth and the citizens of Bunnell in the areas of
Safety and Crime Preventions. We provide educational classes and materials to these
groups to help combat crime in our City. Some of these programs are as follows:
• Northeast Community Action Agency – Anti-Drug/Anti-Gang Program
• Alliance of Involved Ministers – Community Outreach and Awareness Programs;
local Summer Camp Program
• Local Schools – Youth Safety Education to include “Stranger Danger” and
“Internet Safety”
• Chief’s Crime Watch Advisory Board – Crime Prevention
• Flagler County Sexual Assault Task Force – Education and Support Programs
• Local Community Events – Handouts and Educational Materials
• Churches & Civic Groups – Youth and Public Safety and Crime Prevention Education
• Family Life Center – Board Member
• Neighborhood Crime Watch – Community Awareness and Crime Prevention
• Police Athletic League - Sports Program as a positive alternative to local youth.
and
A PROPOSAL FOR
THE FUTURE
PRIDE
SERVICE
INTEGRITY
NEEDS AND GROWTH
The following is a list of requirements needed to allow for the growth of the Police
Department and the efficient and effective policing of the City of Bunnell:
Officer Position: (3) To allow for three Officers on during each shift
Crime Scene Investigator: (1) To relieve patrol officers on scene and get them
back on the road. Allows for more efficient assigned duties and coverage.
General Investigator Position: (1) To allow for follow-up investigation of case reports
which will have a direct impact on criminal activity and crime statistics.
Equipment: Updated equipment to include Tasers – X26; Laser RADAR; Patrol Rifles;
Hand-held Radio.
Building: The Bunnell Police Department successfully moved to the historic City Hall
building in October, 2011. This move has instilled a sense of pride and definitely improved
the public’s perception of its Police Department.
However, the Department is still in need of more space. Growth is inevitable – allocating the
entire City Hall building to the Police Department would be the least expensive option.
A PROPOSAL FOR
THE FUTURE
In order for the Bunnell Police Department to continue to effectively and efficiently serve
the City of Bunnell, growth will be inevitable. As the City continues to grow, so will the
need for Law Enforcement.
After review of the “Needs and Growth” of the department, it is our proposal to allocate the
entire City Hall building to the Police Department. By doing this we will address several of
the needs of the department. It will allow for growth over many years, to include the
department’s move toward accreditation. It will address the need for more space to house
equipment, ammunition, files, records, property and evidence. It will also provide the space
needed to train the officers.
IMAGINE…….
WHAT THE FURTURE COULD HOLD…
PRIDE
SERVICE
INTEGRITY
BUNNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Professional Law Enforcement”
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