THE WEBBER SEAVEY AWARD
for Quality in Law Enforcement
OCTOBER 2003
Summary of the Top
Twenty-Five Programs
CONGRATULATIONS to these award recipients, as well as all entrants in this
year’s program. The men and women who serve in these agencies are to be
commended for their dedication and commitment to their community and
profession.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2003 JUDGES ......................................................................................................................1
DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Durham, North Carolina, Responding to Noise Complaints Around University Campuses .........10
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................2
WINNERS
FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fairfax, Virginia, Operation Safe Speed ............................................................................................3
OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Setting a New Standard: The Attendance Enhancement Program ........3
WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wichita, Kansas, Planeview Project...................................................................................................4
EL MONTE POLICE DEPARTMENT
El Monte, California, Improving and Maintaining Public Awareness and Community
Teamwork (IMPACT) ......................................................................................................................11
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Community and Police Eliminating Recidivism (CAPER)................11
HORRY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Conway, South Carolina, Camp PRIDE .........................................................................................12
IRVING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Irving, Texas, Family Advocacy Center............................................................................................12
FINALISTS
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Boston, Massachusetts, Unsolved Shootings Project .........................................................................5
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
Sacramento, California, Vehicle Theft Prevention Program .............................................................5
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Houston, Texas, Texas Coastal Region Advisory System (TCRAS) ..................................................6
FLOWER MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Flower Mound, Texas, Flower Mound Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (FATE) ..........................7
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
Miami, Florida, Allapattah Produce Market Power Play..................................................................7
SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Scottsdale, Arizona, Safety Magic In Law Enforcement (SMILE) Educational Program.................8
TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Tucson, Arizona, Coplink ..................................................................................................................8
KANSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City Together: A Community Police Partnership ..........................13
OVERLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Overland Park, Kansas, Strategic Deployment................................................................................13
PORT ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Port Orange, Florida, Traffic Safety Education...............................................................................14
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Gun Task Force....................................................................................14
TULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Drug Exposed Children Program.......................................................................15
US BORDER PATROL
Laredo, Texas, Charlie 15 ................................................................................................................15
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, Community Mobilization: A Successful Drug Intervention
in a Rural Community.....................................................................................................................16
SEMIFINALISTS
6TH SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON
MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Marine Patrol Section ..................................................................9
LISTING OF ALL 2003 AWARD APPLICANTS ...........................17-24
BUSINESS REPLY CARD FOR 2004 APPLICATION ......back cover
BEAVERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Beaverton, Oregon, Student Academy ..............................................................................................9
Visit our website at www.theiacp.org for detailed profiles of winners and finalists.
BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, School Resource Coordinator and School Safety Advisory Task Force ......10
2003 JUDGES
SHARING SUCCESSFUL SOLUTIONS
A special thanks to the judges in this year’s award competition for fostering the tradition of quality in
QUALITY IN POLICE WORK is a critical factor in the well-being and safety of our communities. The
law enforcement.
Webber Seavey Award for Quality in Law Enforcement promotes and recognizes quality performance by
agencies around the globe. The award is named for Chief of Police Webber S. Seavey, the IACP’s first
president, who exemplified the dedication to the profession and problem-solving that his namesake has
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SECOND PANEL
CHIEF WILLIAM FENNIMAN
LIEUTENANT PHILIP BRADFORD
Dover Police Department
Dover, New Hampshire
Covington Police Department
Covington, Georgia
(2002 Webber Seavey Winner)
LIEUTENANT BILL LINHART
Oregon State Police
Office of Professional Standards
Salem, Oregon
DETECTIVE BOB REID
Calgary Police Service
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(2002 Webber Seavey Winner)
DIRECTOR KRISTEN MAHONEY
Baltimore Police Department
Grants Compliance Division
Baltimore, Maryland
CHIEF LEE REESE
ASSISTANT CHIEF BILL THOMPSON
been established to honor.
Most important, the Webber Seavey Award Program helps agencies exchange ideas and solutions so that
others can learn and benefit. It is this sharing that is the ultimate goal of the award program. To foster
this exchange of solutions, program abstracts from the three winners, seven finalists and fifteen
semifinalists appear on the following pages. There is also a project leader to contact for additional
information. As a department determines it needs a new or different method to address a community
problem, it can refer to this abstract book for additional ideas.
If you are interested in entering next year’s program, please complete and return the business reply card
on the back cover of this book. It’s an opportunity to learn and compete with the best of the best.
Lexington-Fayette Urban County
Division of Police
Lexington, Kentucky
(2002 Webber Seavey Winner)
Cleveland Police Department
Cleveland, Tennessee
CHIEF CRAIG STECKLER
Fremont Police Department
Fremont, California
CHIEF STEPHEN WHITE
Doylestown Township Police Department
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fairfax, Virginia
Wichita, Kansas
Chief of Police Colonel J. Thomas Manger
Chief of Police Norman D. Williams
There were 2,700 crashes in just two and a half years along
WINNER
a 35-mile stretch of highway through Fairfax County. This parkway was selected for a
comprehensive study and analysis to be followed by a combined enforcement and public
awareness campaign. The goals were to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities as well as
change driver behavior and expectations. “Stealth” pads collected volume and speed data
at selected locations. Officers were instructed on historical data, crash locations and causes,
and given specific locations to conduct traffic enforcement. Public safety commercials
were also aired. Since the campaign began, there has been only one fatal crash, injury
crashes are down significantly, and reportable crashes have risen at a rate far below the rest
of the county.
Planeview Project
WINNER
Operation Safe Speed
When this community experienced a spike in violent crime and a
continuing decline in the quality of life, both police and residents fought back. To gain an
in-depth understanding of the problem, the department used a number of analytical tools,
including demographic data, neighborhood surveys, crime analysis, calls for service and
observation. A wide range of crime-related and quality of life strategies were implemented,
generating excitement and a sense of community pride. Results are outstanding. Juvenile
crime, which typically rises in the summer, dropped 32 percent from June through
September. In one year, aggravated assaults dropped by 57 percent, and relationships
between police, local businesses, social service providers, and citizens are stronger than ever.
Project Leader: Captain Gary Tabor
Project Leader: Captain J. F. Bowman
Phone: (316) 268-4209 · Fax: (316) 337-9030
Phone: (703) 280-0551 · Fax: (703) 280-0624
Email: gtabor@wichita.gov
Email: jf.bowman@co.fairfax.va.us
OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Chief of Police Vince Bevan
WINNER
Setting a New Standard: The Attendance Enhancement Program
This police service took a
hard look at the number of days lost to sick leave and was determined to find a cure. Over
a five-year period, the use of sick leave had steadily increased, putting it above the national
average. Analysis showed a growing trend in absenteeism and a lack of clear understanding
"Law enforcement agencies across the country are working each and every day to develop
partnerships that make a difference in their community and improve the quality of life for
of attendance policies. This program’s aim was to improve attendance rates and raise
their citizens. Participating in the Webber Seavey Award Program validates the work they
awareness of attendance issues. To launch the initiative, monetary rewards and recognition
are doing. I can think of no better way of saying 'job well done' than by participating."
were given for perfect or strong attendance. Supervisors were provided with training to
monitor attendance and adherence to the policies. Among other benefits, 2,500 days of
Chief Norman Williams, Wichita Police Department
productive work were gained in 2002 - the equivalent of adding nine full-time members
to the workforce.
Project Leader: Manager of Health/Safety and Lifestyles Sue McLaren
Phone: (613) 236-1222, ext. 2081 · Fax: (613) 236-7351
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Email: mclarens@ottawapolice.ca
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BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Boston, Massachusetts
Houston, Texas
Police Commissioner Paul F. Evans
Special Agent in Charge Richard T. Garcia
Texas Coastal Region Advisory System (TCRAS)
This department took a strategic approach to reduce firearm
violence by targeting unsolved shootings in hot-spot neighborhoods–particularly those
with impact players, in which the same people are involved as both offenders and victims.
The goal is to focus on the small number of those most at risk for committing violent
crimes, in order to have a significant effect on the overall rate and number of these crimes.
Key to the process is the sharing of information between officers and prosecutors in
bi-weekly working sessions, immediate classification of retaliatory shootings, and increased
use of data and intelligence. Since the program’s inception, there has been a 20 percent
decrease in total shootings and a 25 percent decrease in unsolved shootings.
Project Leader: Superintendent Paul Joyce
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Unsolved Shootings Project
This project addressed the need to pass
critical terrorist-threat and suspicious-activity information to disparate public and private
agencies involved in crisis and consequence management. A working group was formed
consisting of special agents, police officers and supervisors assigned to the FBI’s joint
terrorism task force, cyber crimes, and weapons of mass destruction programs. Following a
review of current operating systems and customer surveys, a secure e-mail system was
selected as the best solution. The resulting web-based system allows for quick and accurate
transmittal of critical information, including graphics and photographs. The system is
continually under evaluation and review and has exceeded all expectations. It has been
exported to other FBI field offices across the country.
Phone: (617) 343-5096 · Fax: (617) 343-5073
Project Leader: Supervisory Special Agent Stephen McAlexander
Email: Joycepa.BPD@ci.boston.ma.us
Phone: (713) 693-5110 · Fax: (713) 693-3908
Web: www.tcras.org
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
Sacramento, California
Commissioner D. O. Helmick
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Vehicle Theft Prevention Program
In less than a decade, the number of reported vehicle
thefts in California rose an astounding 94 percent. The department initiated a study to gain
a clear perspective of the problem in order to curtail incidences and protect the public. An
analytical model was used to develop strategies and solutions to address each of the
"The most beneficial part of the Webber Seavey Award Program is that it encourages
innovative ideas that may enable law enforcement to think outside its normal boundaries.
variables identified during the analysis of vehicle theft trends, methods and program
It also has the possibility to bring together different agencies to work towards a common
impact. A pro-active response was launched, including passage of new legislation,
cause which benefits everyone."
formation of task forces, enhanced training programs, and public awareness campaigns.
As a result, the overall incidence of vehicle thefts has been reduced by 30 percent from
Stephen McAlexander, Federal Bureau of Investigation
its all-time high. This reduction has helped lessen the negative impact on California’s
economy and the strain on its citizens.
Project Leader: Captain Bridget Lott
Phone: (916) 657-7222 · Fax: (916) 452-3151
Email: blott@chp.ca.gov · Web: www.chp.ca.gov
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FLOWER MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Flower Mound, Texas
Scottsdale, Arizona
Chief of Police Kenneth G. Brooker
Chief of Police Alan G. Rodbell
Safety Magic In Law Enforcement (SMILE) Educational Program
A sting operation revealed this
sobering statistic: 87 percent of the businesses contacted sold alcoholic beverages to minors.
To address the problem, the police and local alcohol and tobacco licensed retailers joined
forces to participate in a new program. Among other commitments, retailers pledge to do
everything within their power to prevent illegal sales. They also receive a large, framed
certificate signifying their business as a FATE member. An award is presented to each
business that completes a year without any documented violations. FATE has been going
strong for five years, and 93 percent of the businesses licensed to sell alcohol and tobacco
belong to the program.
Project Leader: Lieutenant Wendell Mitchell
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Flower Mound Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (FATE)
Driven by a desire to
reach children and help them stay safe, this department began restructuring its safety
education program. Abandoning the traditional lecture format, the police developed
teaching strategies that were appropriate for school children of all ages. Officers now use
magic tricks, puppetry, clowning skits and sing alongs to deliver important life-long safety
messages. Safety officers report an immediate rapport with the audience using the SMILE
approach. Post tests reveal that students recall 95 percent of the information, a substantial
increase from the 25 percent reported for the previous program. SMILE is now an
international organization with over 100 members.
Project Leader: Officer Mark Ruffennach
Phone: (480) 312-0296 · Fax: (480) 312-5788
Phone: (972) 539-0525 · Fax: (972) 874-3316
Email: wendell.mitchell@flower-mound.com
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Miami, Florida
Tucson, Arizona
Chief of Police John F. Timoney
Chief of Police Richard Miranda
signs of a deteriorating neighborhood, the police and the community took a fresh approach
to finding a solution. The department reviewed crime statistics; code enforcement personnel conducted inspections; and businesses and residents were surveyed. Based on results, a
response plan was implemented. Business owners began securing waste receptacles, which
prevented the homeless from accessing outdated produce. This virtually eliminated the
vagrancy problem which, in turn, drastically reduced criminal activities. The homeless
received job training, and an affordable housing complex was constructed. Since implementation, burglaries have been reduced from 23 a month to less than two a month, and over
18 new businesses have moved into the market.
Project Leader: Officer William Clayton
Phone: (305) 575-5128 · Fax: (305) 575-5129
Email: steviern1@aol.com
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Coplink
When a thriving produce market began showing
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Allapattah Produce Market Power Play
Like other agencies, this department wrestled with inconsistent computer
systems that made it difficult to locate and use data. To address the problem, the
department formed a cooperative relationship with the University of Arizona’s Artificial
Intelligence Laboratory, obtained federal grant funding, and developed and implemented
an information tool to assist police investigators. The investigative suite allows direct and
indirect relationships to be established among different entities. Originally developed for
internal work, the tool has proven very useful in integrating data from different police
jurisdictions across the state and elsewhere. Coplink was set up on short notice and used
in the Washington Sniper investigation, where it proved its validity.
Project Leader: Administrator James Wysocki
Phone: (520) 791-4499, ext. 1411 · Fax: (520) 791-4408
Email: jwysocki@ci.tucson.az.us · Web: www.cityoftucson.org/police/
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MacDill Air Force Base, Florida
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Commander Lt. Col. Steven Kauffman
Chief of Police Leo McCann
Marine Patrol Section
Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, this squadron
analyzed current law enforcement methods and force-protection vulnerabilities at the air
force base. They determined that 7.2 miles of coastline presented the biggest gap in security.
Using brainstorming and tests of practical applications, the squadron decided that the best
approach would be a specialized security force to protect the local waterways and coastal
areas surrounding the base. Rigorous training consists of security response techniques, day
and night navigation skills, and tactical boat handling procedures. Protective measures
include 24-hour patrol, early detection, screening and rapid response to water-borne
threats. In 2002 alone, over a thousand vessels were escorted out of the restricted area.
Project Leader: MSgt Anthony L. Dean
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BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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6TH SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON
School Resource Coordinator and School Safety Advisory Task Force
After a number of
violent incidents at schools across the country during the late 1990s, this department
created a task force to meet on a regular basis and identify areas of concern. Members
include officials from each of the community’s five school districts, police, fire, park
district, youth services, parents and students. The new position of School Resource
Coordinator was created to coordinate the efforts and resources of all schools and
governmental agencies serving the children. A crisis response plan was also developed
to address the unique needs of the community. Since the program’s inception, police
incidents at district schools have decreased almost 50 percent. This reduction is credited
to the effective relationship building between police and the schools.
Phone: (813) 828-2345 · Fax: (813) 828-2848
Project Leader: Corporal John Heiderscheidt
Email: anthony.dean@macdill.af.mil
Phone: (847) 459-2560
Email: jheiders@vbg.org · Web: www.vbg.org/BFSSATF
DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Beaverton, Oregon
Durham, North Carolina
Chief of Police David G. Bishop
Chief of Police Steven W. Chalmers
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Student Academy
Based on the ideals and success of its Citizens Academy, this
department developed a community-policing initiative to reach young people. The Student
Academy utilizes a multi-program approach including communication, education and
hands-on experience. The goal is to break down barriers between students and officers by
providing an opportunity for them to work together. Students are educated on the need for
proper procedures in law enforcement and attend mini-workshops on such topics as traffic,
forensic science and the use of force. The Student Academy has successfully created a forum
for young people and officers to build stronger ties. Students surveyed say the experience
changed their view of police for the positive and gave them a new respect for the job.
Project Leader: Chief David G. Bishop
Responding to Noise Complaints Around University Campuses
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BEAVERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
During the school year, this
department responded to over 100 complaints of excessive noise in the upscale neighborhood adjacent to Duke University. The police used a strict enforcement approach to
respond to these calls usually caused by students throwing parties in rental houses. This
approach met with little success, and the police implemented a new problem-solving
solution to complement the existing strategies. The multi-faceted program builds a sense
of community between permanent residents and students through monthly meetings. It
also implemented joint Neighborhood Watch programs and involves university officials and
parents in efforts to curtail students causing problems. There was a 17% decrease in calls
for service in one school year, and residents and students now share a
common ground.
Phone: (503) 526-2264 · Fax: (503) 350-4021
Project Leader: Captain Edward Sarvis
Email: dbishop@ci.beaverton.or.us · Web: www.ci.beaverton.or.us
Phone: (919) 560-4322, ext. 224 · Fax: (919) 560-4971
Email: esarvis@ci.durham.nc.us · Web: www.durhampolice.com
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El Monte, California
Conway, South Carolina
Chief of Police Ken Weldon
Chief of Police Paul S. Goward
Improving and Maintaining Public Awareness and Community Teamwork (IMPACT)
This department developed an innovative program to involve patrol officers and residents
in fighting crime and improving quality of life in the community. The city was divided into
64 neighborhoods, called reporting districts. A police officer is assigned to each district,
encompassing about five city blocks, and is accountable to the residents. The officer is
responsible for quality of life issues and for the identification of long-term neighborhood
programs. Officers have voice mail boxes and cell phones to make them more accessible to
residents. Within two months, the department began seeing results. Officers all over the city
were conducting town meetings, and beautification projects were undertaken in most
districts. The number of crimes reported has decreased, and arrests have increased.
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HORRY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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EL MONTE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Camp PRIDE
This creative solution to help the county’s at-risk youth focuses on
risk factors and best practices for juvenile delinquency prevention. Thirteen full-time
school officers hold two camp sessions each summer. Each session consists of three days
of qualifications at a local high school followed by three weeks of hard work and high
adventure on a college campus. Campers learn the principles of privilege, respect,
independence, diligence and excellence (PRIDE) through individual effort and role
modeling. The benefits of the camp grow each year. Students frequently report avoiding
dangerous situations as well as receiving opportunities resulting from the lessons they
learned at the camp. The camp now serves as a model for two other camps hosted by
departments in the state.
Project Leader: Lieutenant Santos Hernandez
Project Leader: School Resource Officer Marcus Rhodes
Phone: (626) 807-0400 · Fax: (626) 444-2206
Phone: (843) 248-1304 · Fax: (843) 248-1886
Email: shernandez@police.ci.el-monte.ca.us
Email: Rhodesm@HorryCounty.org
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Irving, Texas
Chief of Police Ean Algar
Chief of Police Lowell Cannaday
Community and Police Eliminating Recidivism (CAPER)
Faced with a growing number of
youth crimes, this police service determined that earlier intervention could address the root
cause before the problem became firmly established. Not only are the youths involved, but
also their families, the broader community, service providers and the victims. This program
provides for a greater distinction between minor, first time and repeat serious offenders. It
also gives police a greater range of options rather than just making a charge. The
three-pronged approach includes an outreach project to help children improve self control
and learn problem-solving skills. It also holds youth accountable while offering an
opportunity to deal with underlying issues and provides a family group conferencing
model. The success of the program has been confirmed through both formal and
informal evaluations.
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IRVING POLICE DEPARTMENT
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HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
Family Advocacy Center
This center evolved from a twenty-year partnership between the
city’s Youth and Family Counseling Services and the police department. The impressive new
facility was made possible by a bond expenditure approved by the citizens. The goal was to
provide a non-threatening, safe haven for the community. The center brings together police
and agencies that provide support, prosecution and therapy for victims of domestic
violence, child abuse and sexual assaults. Perhaps most important, it allows victims to tell
their stories to the appropriate parties at one time and in one place with a comfortable
atmosphere. Statistics show that the center is exceeding expectations and having a positive
impact on the community. Referrals to the center increased by more than 50 percent in just
one year.
Project Leader: Lieutenant Byron Keyes
Project Leader: Superintendent Dan Okuloski
Phone: (905) 878-5511
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Email: dan.okuloski@hrps.on.ca · Web: www.hrps.on.ca
Phone: (972) 721-6575 · Fax: (972) 721-6564
Email: bkeyes@ci.irving.tx.us · Web: www.irvingpd.com
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PORT ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Kansas City, Missouri
Port Orange, Florida
Chief of Police Richard D. Easley
Chief of Police Gerald M. Monahan, Jr.
Kansas City Together: A Community Police Partnership
The impetus for this bold program
was the passage of new state legislation requiring law enforcement agencies to collect data
on all traffic stops. The mission was to pro-actively educate the public on the complex
issues of racial profiling and mandated data collection. This was soon expanded to include
resolving communication and diversity issues within the department itself. Meetings, work
groups, open discussions and other forums were held to identify concerns and develop
solutions. The external component of the program focuses on four areas to build trust and
respect between the community and police. The internal component has eight action steps
to raise the bar on relations within the department. This initiative is already making
permanent, positive change in the department and in the community it serves.
Project Leader: Major Gary Majors
Traffic Safety Education
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KANSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Phone: (816) 889-6611 · Fax: (816) 889-6619
As part of a drive to improve traffic safety within the community
this department developed a comprehensive educational program. A key component,
focusing on school children, makes learning about traffic safety fun. Officers are trained in
traffic safety and enforcement, and voluntarily take part in handing out educational
brochures and paraphernalia such as free pencils and T-shirts. Portable and fixed
signboards are used in strategic locations, including the entrances to high schools, to
promote traffic safety. Since the program’s start, crashes are down 16%, and traffic fatalities
decreased by 33%. A citywide survey of residents showed that the community is 90%
pleased with the department’s traffic enforcement efforts.
Project Leader: Sergeant Marko Galbreath
Phone: (386) 760-7680 · Fax: (386) 756-5305
Email: mgalbreath@port-orange.org · Web: www.port-orange.org
Email: gmajors@kcpd.org
OVERLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE
Overland Park, Kansas
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Chief of Police John M. Douglass
Chief of Police Julian Fantino
Confronted with a significant spike in criminal activity, this
department looked at better ways to utilize resources to address this unwanted increase. It
developed a new idea to change the way patrol officers are deployed. The goal was to have
officers closer to the areas where the most crime and calls for service were occurring.
District boundaries were removed. Instead, police are placed in specific locations determined by past crime data, current criminal trends and other intelligence information. In
one year, criminal activity was down overall, and crimes that had previously spiked were
significantly reduced. Response time on all three shifts has improved, and communication
and information sharing between the various divisions and with the detectives has grown,
leading to a more productive workforce.
Project Leader: Captain W. Simon Happer
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Strategic Deployment
Gun Task Force
In just five years, the number of firearm-related homicides rose 15%.
Working with community leaders, this department launched a five-point plan, which
included the Gun Task Force. Its mission was to identify persons responsible for shootings,
stop the shootings, locate and remove firearms, and bring those committing acts of violence
to justice. Members worked seven days a week, from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., and were available 24 hours a day via pager. A 24-hour hotline was established to receive information on
firearm activity from the community. By the project’s end, 364 firearms and 82,493 rounds
of ammunition had been seized; 1,298 people arrested; and 2,328 charges filed. The model
was so successful that there is now a permanent Gun Task Force within Detective Services.
Project Leader: Special Inspector Rick Gauthier
Phone: (416) 808-4400 · Fax: (416) 808-4402
Phone: (913) 327-6893 · Fax: (913) 327-5715
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Email: simon.happer@opkansas.org · Web: www.opkansas.org
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TULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
Chief of Police David D. Been
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Drug Exposed Children Program
A heartbreaking side effect of clandestine methampheta-
Chief of Police R. Larry Gravill
mine labs is their impact on innocent children. It was shocking that narcotics investigators
found children living in or having direct access to 40% of the structures that housed these
illegal drug labs. The purpose and goal of the program is to incorporate those children
found in drug labs as victims of child abuse and ensure they received appropriate medical
assessments, support, care and counseling. Community involvement through both the
media and neighborhood meetings allows for greater cooperation between all of the disciplines involved. The educational message is one of warning, concern and action, and that
progress is measured one child at a time. After three years, 98 children have been removed
from homes where drug labs were discovered, and 80% of them have tested positive for
methamphetamine or one of the precursor substances. The community donates clothing
and volunteers provide backpacks filled with toys and a new blanket for every child rescued.
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Community Mobilization–A Successful Drug Intervention in a Rural Community
When twelve students from a rural high school were admitted to a detoxification center
suffering from heroin overdoses and addiction, a stunned community joined with the
police to combat the problem. At a large local meeting, the first steps were taken toward
creating a support group for affected parents, Community Link Empowered Against
Narcotics (CLEAN). At the same time, police started a youth peer support group. Working
closely together, police and the support groups established a foundation for an array of
initiatives, including drug education and awareness. The community-based support has
aided police enforcement efforts. Three dealers have been arrested, and heroin and other
illicit drugs have been seized. The detoxification center reports no recurrences of the
problem and an overall reduction of patients in this age group. Most important, these
Project Leader: Corporal Mike Parsons
supported initiatives have built capacity in the community, making it better equipped to
Phone: (918) 669-6817 · Fax: (918) 669-6514
respond to future problems.
Email: mparsons@ci.tulsa.ok.us
Project Leader: Lee Fitzpatrick
Phone: (519) 653-7700 ext. 855 · Fax: (519) 650-8586
US BORDER PATROL
Email: lee.fitzpatrick@wrps.on.ca · Web: www.wrps.on.ca
Laredo, Texas
Patrol Agent in Charge Lauro Vidal Jr.
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Charlie 15
More than 13,700 vehicles a day enter the United States through a checkpoint
on Interstate Highway 35, 15 miles north of Laredo. The goal of this program was to take a
proactive role in apprehending smugglers while not creating problems and complaints from
the public because of lengthy delays. Using a combination of training and technology
"The most beneficial part of the Webber Seavey Award is the sharing that takes place.
Although initiatives and programs are submitted from locations that are different in a
including cameras, sensors and x-ray machines–agents move traffic through the checkpoint.
number of ways, most of the issues being addressed are similar to ones experienced by all
Independent canine shifts augment three main shifts worked by the dogs. Alien smuggling
police agencies. The magnitude of the problem may be different, but the successful
cases apprehended increased 89% in two years, while the amount of smuggled cocaine
approach can still be utilized. Webber Seavey provides a medium to share these ‘great ideas’
confiscated grew 37% in just one year. Complaints from the public have dropped 87% since
the program began, and community leaders have praised the efficiency at the checkpoint.
Project Leader: Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Alan W. Lindsey
around the world."
Inspector Patrick Dietrich, Waterloo Regional Police Service
Phone: (956) 764-3828 · Fax: (956) 764-3870
Email: Alan.Lindsey@dhs.gov
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2003 APPLICANTS
6TH SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON (SF)
MacDill Air Force Base, Florida
Marine Patrol Section
(W) WINNER
(F) FINALIST
(SF) SEMIFINALIST
DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
FAUQUIER POLICE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Miramar, Florida
Operation Enduring Vigilance
Durham, North Carolina
Responding to Noise Complaints Around
University Campuses
Warrenton, Virginia
Marsh Run Community Turnaround
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
Sacramento, California
Cal-Photo
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
External Web Site Project
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (F)
EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE
Sacramento, California
Vehicle Theft Prevention Program
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Neighborhood Empowerment Team (NET)
Houston, Texas
Texas Coastal Region Advisory System
(TCRAS)
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
EL DORADO POLICE DEPARTMENT
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Sacramento, California
California Child Safety AMBER Network
El Dorado, Kansas
Youthful Offender Educational Program
Kansas City, Missouri
Criminal Intelligence Unit/Terrorism Group
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
EL MONTE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Charlotte, North Carolina
International Relations Unit
El Monte, California
Improving and Maintaining Public Awareness
and Community Teamwork (IMPACT)
Los Angeles, California
Telemarketing Fraud Program
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS
ENFORCEMENT (BLUE LIGHTNING)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
30TH SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON
Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
Family Maltreatment Case Management Team
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (F)
AURORA COLORADO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Aurora, Colorado
CQT
Charlotte, North Carolina
Operation Smokescreen
BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Towson, Maryland
Mobile Crisis Team
BEAVERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
Beaverton, Oregon
Student Academy
BIG RAPIDS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Big Rapids, Michigan
Nuisance Party and Noise Response
Clinton, Iowa
Seniors vs. Crime
BOCA RATON POLICE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Boca Raton, Florida
Family Services Bureau
Coimbatore City, Tamil Nadu, India
Anti Religious Terrorism Project (ARTP)
BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
School Resource Coordinator and School Safety
Advisory Task Force
El Paso, Texas
Auto Theft Border Partners
Tallahassee, Florida
Operation SafeKids
FLOWER MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT (F)
Middleton, Massachusetts
Greater Boston Police Council North District
Flower Mound, Texas
Flower Mound Alcohol and Tobacco
Enforcement (FATE)
EVANSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FORT WAYNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Evansville, Indiana
Community Clean-Up Program
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Crisis Intervention Team Program
EVANSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FRESNO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Evansville, Indiana
Lock Out Criminals (LOC) Project
Fresno, California
Truancy Program
FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (W)
GREENWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fairfax, Virginia
Operation Safe Speed
Greenwich, Connecticut
Child Internet Safety
ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Glynco, Georgia
FLETC Response
BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Brownsville, Texas
Underage Drinking Initiative
EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT
COIMBATORE CITY POLICE
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (F)
Boston, Massachusetts
Unsolved Shootings Project
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
CLINTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
US Border Patrol
Chula Vista, California
Domestic Violence–Reducing a Silent Crime
in the Immigrant Community
DOWAGIAC POLICE DEPARTMENT
Dowagiac, Michigan
Girl Power!
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GREER POLICE DEPARTMENT
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Greer, South Carolina
Cops for Tots
Houston, Texas
Hispanic Positive Interaction Program
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Operation Golden Rule
Miami, Florida
Multi-Agency Gang Task Force and
Gang Clearinghouse
GULF BREEZE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
MARIETTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Comprehensive Community Policing Plan
Springfield, Illinois
State Weapons of Mass Destruction Team
Marietta, Georgia
Marietta Strategically Targeting Areas with
Resources (M-STAR)
MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE (SF)
INDIANA STATE POLICE
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Community and Police Eliminating Recidivism
(CAPER)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Motor Coach Inspection Team
MARYLAND STATE POLICE
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE-THIRD DISTRICT
Hanover, Maryland
Project ADVANCE
Saginaw, Michigan
How’s My Driving
MARYLAND STATE POLICE
MILPITAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Pikesville, Maryland
The Computer Forensic Laboratory Police
and Procedure Manual Project ADVANCE
Milpitas, California
Community Oriented Policing Shopping
Center Program
Hillsboro, Missouri
Fast Track Program
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE
MIRAMAR POLICE DEPARTMENT
Framingham, Massachusetts
Building Partnerships for the Protection
of Persons with Disabilities
Miramar, Florida
Hangin’ with 5-0
Miami, Florida
Sexual Crimes Clearing House
IRVING POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
HAMDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hamden, Connecticut
Developing Enforcement Against Drinking
(DEAD)
HAMILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
High Risk Offender Program
HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Houston, Texas
Motorist Assistance Program
Irving, Texas
Family Advocacy Center
KANSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City Together: A Community
Police Partnership
HILLSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE TRAINING
Hillsboro, Oregon
Police Reserve Specialist (PRS)
Richmond, Kentucky
Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS
Tampa, Florida
Sheriff ’s Traffic Operations Plan
Springfield, Illinois
Police and Children Together
HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT
LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT
Honolulu, Hawaii
Strategic Technology Reengineering–Mobile Data
Computers and Automated Field Reporting
Lodi, New Jersey
Police Partnership Program
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE
South Boston, Massachusetts
Community Action Team
MONTEZUMA POLICE DEPARTMENT
MCALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
McAllen, Texas
Creating a Burglary Unit and Its Benefits
Conway, South Carolina
Camp PRIDE
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Lompoc, California
Lompoc Police Beat Television Show
Montezuma, Georgia
M-CARE
MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
MESQUITE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mesquite, Texas
CrimeWeb Net
Rockville, Maryland
Enhanced Impaired Driving Taskforce
MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT (F)
Miami, Florida
Allapattah Produce Market Power Play
LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT
HORRY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
Rochester, New York
MCF Chemical Dependency Program
Rockville, Maryland
Injured/Ill Police Employee’s Network
MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Miami, Florida
Intergovernmental Bureau, Quality of
Life Investigations
Rockville, Maryland
Operation: Make a Difference
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MORROW POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORANGEBURG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
PORT ST. LUCIE POLICE DEPARTMENT
SURETE DU QUEBEC
Morrow, Georgia
PROUD
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Are You OK?
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Juvenile Services Specialist
Montreal, Quebec
3rd Summit of the Americas
NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE (W)
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Naperville, Illinois
Elderly Services Team
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Setting a New Standard: The Attendance
Enhancement Program
Palmer Park, Maryland
Pawn Automation
Nashville, Tennessee
Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)
PUTMAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Palatka, Florida
Positive Attitude Student Training (PAST)
Austin, Texas
Border Auto Theft Information Center
ROCK SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE (SF)
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Camp FEAT
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Gun Task Force
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT (F)
Chicago, Illinois
Emergency Evacuation Drill
Tucson, Arizona
Coplink
SAVANNAH POLICE DEPARTMENT
TULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah Impact Program
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Drug Exposed Children Program
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Photo Image Network (CPIN)
SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT (F)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mineola, New York
Southland Homeless Shelter Cooperative
OVERLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
Overland Park, Kansas
Strategic Deployment
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
Washington Naval Yard, District of Columbia
Major Case Response Team
PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
West Palm Beach, Florida
Aggressive Criminal Enforcement
NEW ROCHELLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
New Rochelle, New York
Project ACHELLES
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Albany, New York
The New York State School Resource
Officer Program
PEMBROKE POLICE SERVICE
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Integrating Child Protection and
Policing Services
NORTH MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
North Miami Beach, Florida
Project SHARK
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Police Pursuit Reporting System
THE OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Highway Watch
Scottsdale, Arizona
Safety Magic In Law Enforcement (SMILE)
Educational Program
Irvine, California
The UCI Rave Review
POCOMOKE CITY POLICE
SECRETARIA DE SEGURANCA PUBULICA E DEFESA
SOCIAL DO ESTODO DO CEARA’ (SSPDS)
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Pocomoke, Maryland
Community Outreach Thru Children’s Program
Conselhos Communitarios de Defesa Social do
Estado do Ceara’
Orlando, Florida
Canines in Community Policing (K-9 Lite)
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
US ARMY INVESTIGATION COMMAND
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Get Home Safe
Singapore
The Neighborhood Police Centre
Computer Crime Investigative Unit
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Geeks with Guns–Pulling It All Together
PORT ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SF)
ST. PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
Port Orange, Florida
Traffic Safety Education
St. Petersburg, Florida
Stemming the Drug Flow on 28th Street
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
AIM Program
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Orlando, Florida
Homeland Security Awareness
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US BORDER PATROL
Ajo Station
Ajo, Arizona
Community Relation Project
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US BORDER PATROL
VICTORIA POLICE CENTRE
WICHITA FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
El Centro Sector
El Centro, California
Bi-national Liaison Program
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Dynamic Breaking Course
Wichita Falls, Texas
Crime Stoppers, Inc.
VICTORIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
WINNIPEG POLICE DEPARTMENT
El Paso, Texas
El Paso Sector Honor Guard
Victoria, Texas
Student Mentorship and Summer Martial
Arts Program
Manitoba, Canada
Auto Theft Intervention Program
US BORDER PATROL (SF)
VILLAGE OF FREEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Laredo, Texas
Charlie 15
Freeport, New York
The Adopt-A-Cop Program
US BORDER PATROL
VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
SHS-BCBP
Lordsburg, New Mexico
Redline Flow Chart Project
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Selective Enforcement Team
US BORDER PATROL
WOODCLIFF LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
Community Policing Sector Program
WYOMING POLICE DEPARTMENT
YALE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
US BORDER PATROL
Spokane Sector
Spokane, Washington
Spokane Sector Border Initiative
Wyoming, Michigan
Re-engineering Project: COPPS Works
Olympia, Washington
Accountability Driven Leadership: Strategic
Advancement Forum (SAF)
New Haven, Connecticut
Memorandum of Understanding
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE (SF)
US BORDER PATROL
Tucson Station
Tucson, Arizona
Tow Initiative
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Community Mobilization: A Successful Drug
Intervention in a Rural Community
WEST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
US MARSHALS SERVICE
Northern District of Texas
Dallas, Texas
In-District Training Program: A Partnership with
Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement
West Chicago, Illinois
Community Based Approach to Reduce
Gang Violence
WHITEHALL BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT
US POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TUPPER Project
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Senior Action Coalition
WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT (W)
VICTORIA POLICE CENTRE
Wichita, Kansas
Planeview Project
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Drug Impaired Driver Enforcement
Training Program
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WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wichita, Kansas
Addressing Racial Profiling Through
Building Trust
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