As another year passes I have taken a moment to reflect on all that we have experienced over these
past twelve months. 2011 was a year where we faced many challenges associated with the
economic downturn, which manifested itself in many ways, including reduced staffing levels, lean
operating budgets, and increased crime rates. This was the first time in the history of the Department
that we had the unpleasant responsibility of implementing furloughs and layoffs, this in direct response
to the worsening financial situation within the township government. Additionally, many officers, and
several command level officers, retired from service bringing our operational strength down to
numbers not seen in decades. Despite these difficulties the Montclair Police Department, with its
dedicated team of law enforcement professionals, continued to deliver high quality police services to
the citizenry of Montclair.
2011 was also a year of significant, diligent, and purposeful police work by members of this
Department. As you will see in the pages of this annual report, there have been many remarkable
efforts by patrol officers and detectives alike that have greatly contributed to the safety and well-being
of this community. In addition to the crime fighting/enforcement operations we have conducted, we
have also worked hard to improve our contact and communication with the community. Increasing
community foot patrols and patrols on the Department’s T-3 (Segway style vehicle) in designated
business districts and neighborhoods has helped us improve our visibility in the community and has
improved our contacts and communication with the residents. Our improved web site and expanded
content has also helped us communicate more effectively and provide information residents have
asked for. Maintaining communication with the public, earning trust, and working together to address
problems that affect us all are critical components to effective policing.
The Montclair Police Department will continue to pursue innovative ways to provide effective
services to the community and insure that our programs and strategies are successfully addressing
its needs. Through expanded use of technology, training, communication, and community input, I
believe we will not only continue to meet the needs of our residents, we will exceed their expectations.
We are more than a police department responsible for combating crime; we are one of service to our
community.
Respectfully,
David P. Sabagh
Chief of Police
TABLE
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CONTENTS
Calls for Service, Arrests, and Crime Rates
Professional Standards Office
Field Training
Policy Development / Accreditation
Patrol Division
Patrol Division, Midnight Tour
Patrol Division, Day Tour
Patrol Division, Evening Tour
Crime Control Cameras
Investigative Division
Detective Bureau
Crime Analysis Unit
Narcotics Bureau
Juvenile Aid Bureau (JAB)
Gang Intelligence Officer
Records & Identification Bureau
Uniform Division Office / Traffic Bureau
Uniform Division Office / Traffic Bureau (Continued)
Support Service Bureau
Critical Response Team (CRT)
Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Essex County Rapid Deployment Team (RDT)
Honor Guard
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
Active Shooter Training
Communications Center / Dispatch Personnel
Municipal Prosecutor
Montclair Police Athletic League
In the Community
Special Olympics Torch Run and Summer Games
Notable Incidents
Notable Incidents
Notable Incidents
Notable Incidents
Department Roster
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CALLS
2009
55,967
(4,664 / MONTH)
ARRESTS
ADULTS
JUVENILES
TOTAL
FOR
SERVICE
2010
55,789
(4,649 / MONTH)
2009
1015
197
1212
2011
57,496
(4,791 / MONTH)
2010
578
147
725
CRIME RATES
2011
652
142
794
The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is a nationwide, cooperative
statistical effort of city, county and state law enforcement agencies compiling
data on reported crimes. These statistics are gathered at the state level and
submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigations. These numbers assist law
enforcement in determining crime trends and in measuring criminal activity
within their respective jurisdictions. In 2011, overall crime increased by 19.71%.
UNIFORM CRIME REPORT TOTALS
2 00 9
624
2 01 0
708
2 011
747
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OFFICE
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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
CAPTAIN SCOTT A. ROBERSON
The Office of Professional Standards is responsible for the investigation of
all Internal Affairs complaints and special investigations as assigned by the
Chief of Police. The Internal Affairs Officer conducts all investigations of
alleged police misconduct, conducts all mandatory drug screening tests, is
responsible for all Department inspections, and prepares summary reports of
all investigations and allegations for the Prosecutor’s Office.
FIELD TRAINING
SERGEANT THOMAS FLYNN, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Montclair Police Field Training Officer (FTO) Program is
designed to assist the newly hired officer gain technical and practical
expertise as they transition into their solo officer assignments. For 12
weeks, the newly hired officer is partnered with a specially trained,
experienced, training officer who conducts standardized evaluations and
training based on the industry standard “San Jose Model”.
MISSION STATEMENT
In order to meet the exceedingly high demands of the law enforcement professional,
the Montclair Police Department Field Training Officer Program is committed to providing
its new members comprehensive training in the field prior to their assignment in the
patrol division. The Montclair Police Department Field Training Officer Program’s mission
is to train the new member with the finest quality materials and personnel possible, thereby
enabling the member to perform at their maximum potential.
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to maintain and continually develop a Field Training Officer Program of
the highest caliber possible. We envision that this program will serve as a model for all
other law enforcement agencies.
Members of the Montclair Police Department’s Field Training Officer Program strive to
achieve the program’s mission and vision while embodying the Program’s core values of
Commitment, Honor, Duty, Integrity and Excellence.
In 2011, four experienced patrol officers were trained as Field Training Officers and
inducted into the Montclair Police Department’s FTO Program. The newly inducted
trainers received training that included instructional methods, criminal/traffic law and
procedure, Departmental polices and procedures, as well as essential elements of the 12
week “San Jose Model” training and evaluation program.
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POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ACCREDITATION
SERGEANT THOMAS FLYNN, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Policy Development/Accreditation Program Coordinator reviews new and existing
policies and procedures in an effort to facilitate efficient and effective operation of the
Department and reduce potential liability. He also researches changes in NJ State
statutes, judicial decisions, and federal law, and recommends initiatives and/or changes
in standard operating procedures and policies to the Chief of Police.
These resulting implementations or changes are constructed to be compliant with the
standards established by the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement
Agencies (CALEA). CALEA was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the
joint efforts of law enforcement's major executive associations:
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP);
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE);
National Sheriffs' Association (NSA); and the
Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
Their standards are a set of nationally recognized law enforcement “best practices”,
which serve as benchmarks for today’s public safety agencies.
The New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Program was designed and developed
to provide a reasonable and cost effective plan for the professionalization of law
enforcement agencies within the State.
According to the New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund [“MEL”],
accredited agencies have:
11% fewer police professional liability claims
18% fewer workers compensation claims and
31% fewer auto liability claims
Moreover, municipalities that participate in a MEL-affiliated Joint Insurance Fund stand
to receive substantial insurance premium discounts when their police department attains
accreditation.
In 2011, over 11,500 electronic signatures were gathered electronically through the
Department’s paperless written directive management system. This environmentally
friendly method continued to reduce logistical difficulties and costs commonly associated
with printing. In addition to policy and procedure/standards management, the system was
utilized for e-training, employee testing and employee surveys.
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PATROL DIVISION
DEPUTY CHIEF PERRY T. MAYERS
Patrol is under the command of Deputy Chief Perry T. Mayers,
who also oversees the Support Services Bureau, and the Uniform &
Traffic Bureau. Patrol is the uniformed backbone and most visible
subdivision of the Department. They service the 38,000 residents
of the 6.16 square mile township. Patrol Officers are fully trained to
handle any call for service. Their primary responsibility is the
protection of life and property while responding to calls for service
from the community. These calls can range from disturbances,
medical emergencies, domestic violence incidents, and motor vehicle accidents, to
burglaries/robberies in progress and death investigations.
Patrol is made up of officers from the rank of Patrol Officer
to Captain. These Officers work either Days (7am-3pm), Evenings
(3pm-11pm), or Midnights (11pm-7am), providing 24 hour coverage
to the town, 365 days a year.
Patrol is the most recognizable part of the police department and
has the most contact with residents and visitors of the township. The
Officers are most frequently seen in marked police cruisers. The
vehicles are equipped with mobile data terminals / laptop computers, video surveillance
cameras, and first aid equipment including defibrillators - all of which are intended to make
Montclair a safer place to live and work.
EACH TOUR IS COMMANDED BY A CAPTAIN
MIDNIGHT TOUR COMMANDER: CAPTAIN JAMES J. CARLUCCI
DAY TOUR COMMANDER: CAPTAIN TIMOTHY M. CUMMINGS
EVENING TOUR COMMANDER: CAPTAIN WILLIAM A. FRAZZANO
As the First Responders to criminal complaints, patrol officers are responsible for
seeing to the medical needs of anyone involved, interviewing witnesses, recognizing and
preserving evidence, determining whether, in fact, a crime has been committed, and
identifying and ultimately arresting those responsible.
Officers of the Patrol Division are also expected to provide proactive services such as
traffic enforcement, crime detection and suppression, the conducting of business and
property checks, and initiating contacts with community members. These officers are also
the front line of defense against terrorism by confronting potential terrorists during
activities such as routine traffic stops and responses to calls for service. Every patrol
officer knows the dangers inherent with their assignments. In a split second, the most
routine activity can develop into a potentially deadly situation.
Additional responsibilities of the Patrol Division include providing support for Municipal
Court security and transportation of prisoners to the Essex County Correctional
Facility. While the Patrol Division has a common mission, each shift may face unique
challenges and objectives.
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PATROL - MIDNIGHT TOUR
The Midnight Tour is frequently confronted with incidents that stem from our local bars,
night clubs, and eateries. In an effort to proactively address associated quality of life
issues, various strategies were employed. These included continued surveillance of these
locations during their hours of operation, while closing, and saturating the area
with patrol units when necessary.
Midnight Tour Supervisors require all patrol staff to perform premise checks at
twenty-four hour establishments that are open during their tour of duty; in an attempt to
deter potential crime or other problems.
In conjunction with DWI enforcement, radar enforcement and traffic safety
enforcement still remain a part of the Midnight Tour Officer’s duty. These efforts have
resulted in numerous summonses issued, arrests of DWI offenders, and arrests of those
wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
In addition to their regular patrol activities, the Midnight Tour, also enforces the
Township’s overnight parking ordinances.
MIDNIGHT TOUR
CALLS FOR SERVICE
WRITTEN REPORTS
TRAFFIC STOPS
ARRESTS
AREA CHECKS
2009
2010
2011
12,903 12,126 14,125
326
287
307
3,401
2,642
2,104
267
297
156
4,804
4,874
7,189
PATROL - DAY TOUR
The foundation of the Day Tour is to provide police protection and to serve the
community during day time hours. The Day Tour is staffed with experienced Officers that
know the Township well. The officers assigned to the tour are service oriented and look to
provide a variety of services to enhance the quality of life in our community. Their years
of service and knowledge only enhance their relationships within the town.
Throughout the year of 2011, a greater emphasis was placed on railroad station checks,
area and store checks, as well as traffic safety. These proactive techniques were
performed in addition to the Officers regular patrol activities.
DAY TOUR
CALLS FOR SERVICE
WRITTEN REPORTS
TRAFFIC STOPS
ARRESTS
AREA CHECKS
2009
2010
2011
22,477 19,572 20,055
1,881
1,135
1,089
5,217
4,296
3,965
233
147
125
5,598
4,207
4,940
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PATROL - EVENING TOUR
This past year, the Evening Tour placed a strong emphasis on issues affecting
Montclair residents’ quality of life. Officers detected violations and cited numerous
summonses for offenses including, excessive noise, disorderly conduct, blocking public
passage ways and the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public.
When staffing permitted, resources were allocated to address areas of concern that
were identified through departmental CompStat meetings. Some initiatives undertaken
included deploying plain clothes officers to detect and apprehend car thieves, assigning
officers to foot patrol in high crime areas, and conducting speed enforcement details to
increase pedestrian safety and enforce speeding violations.
There was a 15.191 % increase from the preceding year in the Evening Tour’s total calls
for service. Written reports taken during the Evening Tour also increased 5.566 % from
last year.
EVENING TOUR
CALLS FOR SERVICE
WRITTEN REPORTS
TRAFFIC STOPS
ARRESTS
AREA CHECKS
2009
2010
2011
20,587 24,091 23,316
1,096
1,157
1,127
4,617
3,893
3,488
346
302
303
4,054
6,806
7,358
CRIME CONTROL CAMERAS
In 2011, the Department continued maintenance and monitoring of the crime camera
system throughout the Township. Officers have made good use of this cutting edge crime
fighting tool as it has proven to truly enhance their efforts. When staffing permitted,
officers have been assigned to “Virtual Patrol" details which
resulted in the early detection of various criminal acts and the
apprehension of many criminals. These “Virtual Patrol" details
allow one officer to virtually be within numerous areas in town
at one time with an advanced field of view. These cameras
have also proven to be extremely valuable when investigating
reportable incidents and crimes that have occurred. From
motor vehicle crashes to burglaries, information gathered from
these cameras provides officers with accurate accounts of
activities within their area.
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INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
DEPUTY CHIEF TODD M. CONFORTI
The Investigation Division is under the command of Deputy Chief Todd M. Conforti,
who oversees the Detective Bureau, the Juvenile Aid Bureau, the Vice Control Unit, and
the Records and Identification Bureau.
The Montclair Police Department Investigative Division is responsible for conducting
follow-up criminal investigations for a wide assortment of offenses, including but not
limited to, Narcotic Violations, Burglaries, Thefts, Robberies, Sexual Assaults, Missing
Persons, Child Abuse, Homicide, Financial and Identity Thefts, and other in depth or long
term investigations. Detectives work with members of the Montclair Police Department,
other municipal, county and State law enforcement agencies as well as Federal
agencies, such as the FBI, ATF, DEA and Secret Service. Detectives are trained in
advanced crime scene processing, interviewing, criminal investigations, etc.
DETECTIVE BUREAU
INVESTIGATIONS ASSIGNED
CASES CLOSED WITH ARREST
CASES CLOSED
SEARCH WARRANTS
EVIDENCE SEIZED
2009
944
262
516
12
658
2010
996
261
281
2
600
2011
1,045
219
463
9
428
DETECTIVE BUREAU
LIEUTENANT SCOTT C. BUEHLER, COMMANDER
The Detective Bureau is tasked with the investigation of all
crimes committed by adult offenders within the Township and the
preparation of cases to be adjudicated in both Municipal and
Superior Courts. The Detective Bureau also is responsible for the
investigation of all domestic violence offenses committed within
the Township. A specially trained investigator is assigned to work
these high priority cases. The Domestic Violence Response
Team (DVRT), coordinated from within the Detective Bureau, is
comprised of a group of volunteer residents who assist victims of domestic violence
during this very difficult time.
EVIDENCE
All adult, non-narcotic, criminal case evidence that this Department assumes control
over is maintained by a supervisor within this Bureau. All pieces of evidence are
inventoried and stored until formal requests for discovery are processed. Upon
adjudication of each case, these items are released and returned to the owners,
destroyed, or turned over to another agency. In 2011, evidence was seized in 428
cases/investigations and maintained by the Evidence Control Officer.
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CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT
On a daily basis, all police reports are reviewed and important information (i.e. target
descriptors, suspect descriptors, suspect vehicle descriptors, modus
operandi factors, physical evidence information, and geographic
factors) is recorded. The Crime Analysis Unit prepares reports for
the monthly CompStat meetings.
Maps are computer
generated in order to accurately analyze crime patterns, based
on types of crime, times they occur, and offender patterns.
Additional reports/charts are generated which aid in determining
accountability and the most effective deployments of personnel.
NARCOTICS BUREAU
SERGEANT WILLIAM KAGAN, COMMANDER
The Narcotics Bureau is responsible for investigating drug
activity, prostitution, gambling, and alcohol related offenses, with
the majority of time spent on drug related activity. In
carrying out its objective, detectives identify, investigate, and
apprehend violators of controlled dangerous substance laws and
vice-related crimes that are operating in, or involve the Township
of Montclair.
The preparation of these cases for
prosecution is also the responsibility of the investigating
detectives. Repeat offenders involved in drug distribution and
vice related crimes are targeted for future investigation. Detectives also make efforts to
discourage open-air drug transactions and eliminate drug activities in school zones.
The Narcotics Bureau personnel also investigate State issued alcoholic beverage
licensees who operate in the Township of Montclair for compliance with alcoholic
beverage control laws, rules and regulations.
For the third year in a row, the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored
a state-wide program, “Operation Take Back”. The goal of the program is to allow the
citizens of New Jersey to deliver all of their unused, unwanted, or expired medications to
law enforcement officials who can, in turn, dispose of these controlled substances in a
safe and non-hazardous manner, preventing these drugs from falling into the hands of
juveniles or into the illicit market in our communities. The Montclair Police Department
participated in the program for the second consecutive year. The event was held at
Montclair Police Department headquarters and coordinated by the Narcotics Bureau.
NARCOTICS ARRESTS
2009 2010 2011
SEARCH WARRANTS
2009 2010 2011
NARCOTICS / VICE
OTHER
TOTAL
ISSUED
EXECUTED
67
13
80
49
42
55
20
75
52
39
86
10
96
21
19
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JUVENILE AID BUREAU
J.A.B.
LIEUTENANT ROBERT G. ROWAN, COMMANDER
The Montclair Police Department Juvenile Aid Bureau (JAB) is responsible for
investigating all crimes committed by juveniles that occur within the Township of Montclair.
Detectives are specially trained to conduct criminal investigations, as well as interact with,
and mediate problems that youths may have. In addition, they continually receive
training to assist in their investigative duties and enhance their skills.
The Juvenile Aid Bureau's primary objective is to protect the
youth within this community. This is performed by maintaining a
constant, meaningful, and positive communication with the youth
in order to develop cooperative relationships and facilitate
leadership skills. It is important to identify youths at risk and to
provide an arena in which positive interaction/intervention can
take place between youths, parents, school staff, and the police.
In addition, the Juvenile Aid Bureau must detect and arrest
offenders, keeping in mind some of the alternatives that are unique to the Juvenile Aid
Bureau (i.e. curbside warning, stationhouse adjustment, mediation).
A member of the Juvenile Aid Bureau also serves as a liaison to the Juvenile
Conference Committee, which consists of a panel of six to nine trained citizen volunteers
who hear the cases of minor juvenile offenders. Recommendations, if approved by the
judge, become a court order which is monitored by the Juvenile Conference Committee
(JCC). The program is designed to divert juveniles charged with first or second time minor
offenses to their local JCC, which acts as a community-based arm of the Family Court.
In 2011, the Committee heard 59 cases.
JUVENILE DISPOSITIONS
TOTAL COMPLAINTS
CURBSIDE ADJUSTMENTS
STATIONHOUSE ADJUSTMENTS
MEDIATIONS
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
237 259 224
0
4
0
10 14 18
112 106 85
31 42 59
2009 2010 2011
64 46 48
28 11
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFC. 46
4
6
DETECTIVE / NARCOTICS 14
73 82 79
PATROL
197 160 144
TOTAL
JUVENILE ARRESTS
JUVENILE AID BUREAU
2009 2010 2011
SENTENCING
2009 2010 2011
PARENT /GUARDIAN 157 110 117
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JUVENILE DETENTION 33
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
SRO
The Montclair Police Department has a specially trained
officer assigned to the Montclair High School in the capacity of School
Resource Officer. This officer works with the staff and students to resolve
conflicts, teach, and mentor the children as they navigate through the high
school system. In 2010 the SRO was involved in over 1004 field contacts
with students and made 28 arrests. One of the activities the SRO
participated in was, “School Violence Awareness Week”, an outreach program coordinated
in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The
SRO was also an advisor for Students Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.), a
student-initiated program that promotes nonviolence within schools and communities.
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GANG INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
As of this date, one hundred-five subjects have been identified as Gang Members
/Affiliates. All subjects are listed in the Department’s Cody System and Gang
Identification/Intelligence database. The Gang Overview for Montclair has slightly changed
over the past year. Gang involvement has had a slight increase of 8%. The increases this
year were mainly attributable to transient persons passing through Montclair. Local gang
members continue to have relationships with gang members in other jurisdictions.
Local gang membership stabilized this year. The overt gang activity has been suppressed
as a result of several identified members that were charged with the gang recruiting
statute, which resulted in enhanced penalties. Additionally, it has become common
knowledge that the School Resource Officer identified several members in connection
with the four local gangs identified last year. There was one new group causing problems
at Mount Hebron Middle School, this was quickly suppressed through
education and intervention.
GANG INTELLIGENCE
BLOOD AFFILIATE
BLOOD CONFIRMED
CRIP AFFILIATE
CRIP CONFIRMED
HALLOW CRIME FAMILY
5%
LATIN KINGS
HFL
OYG
MSFB
EMPIRE
OTHER
TOTAL
2009 2010 2011
26
16
3
13
3
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
63
24
30
4
15
3
2
2
6
4
3
4
•
97
24
34
4
16
3
2
3
6
4
2
6
1
105
Our local gangs remain loosely organized with no identifiable rank structure. Local
gang members continue to have ties to gangs outside of Montclair, primarily in the Essex
County area.
We continue to closely monitor the gang situation, gather
intelligence, and educate our officers and community.
Over the course of 2011, we have provided Gang Identification Training to the
following organizations: Montclair High School Faculty/Staff, Montclair High Students,
Mount Hebron Middle School, and Youth Consultation Services (YCS).
In an effort to obtain updated intelligence, we continue to exchange information with
the following law enforcement agencies:
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE, STREET GANG UNIT • ESSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, VIPER UNIT
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, COMMISSION OF INVESTIGATION • EAST COAST GANG INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION
NEW JERSEY GANG INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION
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RECORDS & IDENTIFICATION BUREAU
LIEUTENANT RICHARD CAVANAUGH, COMMANDER
The Records and Identification Bureau is responsible for
maintaining all of the paper and digital records for the entire
Department. These records include criminal arrest records,
incident reports, accident reports, and all supplemental reports
generated by this Department. These records may be subject to
the Open Public Record Act (OPRA) and the requests that
are fulfilled must adhere to specific time frames.
Requests for records kept by this Bureau are also furnished to defense attorneys
following court rules regarding discovery. Discoverable documents are copied and made
available to defense attorneys after their requests have been approved by the
Prosecutor. Fees are assessed and these documents are filed so they may be picked
up. In 2011, there were 432 municipal court discovery requests made by attorneys.
The Record and Identification Bureau also has the responsibility of processing
arrestees charged with certain offenses. During the past year the Record and
Identification Bureau fingerprinted and/or photographed 547 prisoners.
Another function of this Bureau is to perform background investigations on residents
who apply for Firearms ID Cards/Pistol Purchase Permits. In 2011, 106 Pistol Purchase
Permits were issued. There were also 57 Firearm Identification Cards issued in 2011.
Separate and more comprehensive than the above mentioned investigations, 2 permits
to carry a pistol were also approved.
Detectives within this Bureau are also trained crime scene investigators and are
equipped to process such scenes and compile follow-up investigations. Recognizing and
gathering evidence is commonly handled by this Bureau. The submission of these pieces
of evidence to state and county laboratories is monitored by the individual
detective so the results may be incorporated into their reports. The Crime Scene Unit
responded to 177 crime scenes in the past year.
I.D. BUREAU
PRISONERS PROCESSED
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
PISTOL PURCHASE PERMITS
FIREARMS I.D. CARDS
DISCOVERIES PREPARED
2009
662
143
115
47
616
2010
629
175
119
55
506
2011
547
177
106
57
432
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UNIFORM DIVISION OFFICE/TRAFFIC BUREAU
LIEUTENANT KENNETH MISCIA, COMMANDER
The Uniform Division Office (UDO) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations
of the patrol division, maintaining the scheduling of the police department, and special
events. The coordination of off-duty assignments such as road construction details and
crowd control for major events is also the responsibility of this office.
The Traffic Bureau is responsible for the enforcement of motor vehicle laws,
educating the community of the laws and safety, assistance in roadway engineering and
assessment, and the review of all motor vehicle crash reports. The UDO & Traffic Bureau
is also responsible for the hiring, training, and scheduling of 44 full-time, and 2 spare
school crossing guards. The Uniform Division Office works in conjunction with
the Traffic Bureau, sharing all personnel and responsibilities.
Each of the Montclair Police Department's accident investigators has received various
degrees of training, beginning with the basic Crash Investigation course. Others have
progressed through three additional phases of training to become Certified Accident
Reconstructionists. In order to aid the safe and efficient flow of traffic, conditions that
required engineering adjustments were recognized on roads within the Township. The
following are some initiatives undertaken in 2011:
TRAFFIC SUMMONS
MOVING
SPEEDING
TOTAL
2009
9,224
1,296
10,520
TRAFFIC SAFETY MEASURES
2010
8,080
995
9,075
FOR
Changed the drop-off/pick-up procedures at Watchung School
2011
6,922
921
7,843
2011
Worked in conjunction with the Montclair High School Safe Action Team to improve
vehicle/pedestrian congestion around the high school and Renaissance Middle School.
Ordinance passed restricting all turns at Park Street and Chestnut Street during the
morning hours to make traffic flow better due to large groups of students crossing.
Ordinance passed for No Stopping or Standing in front of high school on Chestnut
Street to prevent drop-offs/pick-ups where the buses operate. Instead, new drop-off/pickup zones were designated on Midland Avenue and North Fullerton Avenue.
Mid-block crosswalk was added outside of Renaissance School
Passed ordinance that restricts trucks and buses from traveling westbound up Berkeley
Place from North Mountain Avenue due to increased amount of motor vehicle accidents.
Installed traffic calming measures on Upper Mountain, specifically by completing lane
striping for the length of Upper Mountain Avenue.
A VMS (Variable Message Sign) was used throughout the township for various speed
calming and important traffic messages.
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UNIFORM DIVISION OFFICE/TRAFFIC BUREAU CONTINUED
Traffic Unit and Motorcycle Squad
DUTIES PERFORMED BY THE TRAFFIC BUREAU
TPAC Meetings - Actively attend meeting of the recently
combined committee. Traffic Safety issues were added
to the already existing Parking Advisory Committee.
Speed Trailer - Placement of Speed Trailer throughout
the Township in an effort to make drivers more aware of
their speed, and of the posted speed limit.
Speed Sentry Signs - Placement of our four (4) Speed
Sentry Signs throughout the Township in targeted areas.
These signs can flash the speed of the approaching vehicle(s), and when necessary, record
the amount of vehicular traffic, and their speeds.
Walk Safe and Provisional Drivers - Classes are regularly taught at the Montclair High
School to educate students on pedestrian safety as well as rules for provisional drivers.
Topics included how to properly cross a roadway, utilize crosswalks if available, walk with
the green and not in between, and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Safe Routes to School - The Traffic Bureau has remained current with the developments in
the SRTS program. At least one member of the Traffic Bureau is present at all SRTS
meetings and contributes to the issues. In 2011, the Montclair Police Department was
awarded another grant through the SRTS federal grant. The grant money will provide for
various traffic enforcement details in the vicinity of the Township schools.
Passaic County Aggressive Driving Task Force - Our Traffic Bureau continues to work in
conjunction with Passaic County Agencies, in addition to our bordering agencies, to address
the problems associated with Aggressive Driving within Montclair and on our borders.
AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR)
In 2011, the Montclair Police Department continued to
utilize its ALPR systems to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of their enforcement efforts.
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology
is rapidly growing as an effective tool to combat criminal
activity, enhance productivity and improve officer safety. Using
a system of cameras mounted on a Montclair Police vehicle, the
system scans the surrounding area for license plates. The system captures color images of
each vehicle, as well as an infrared image of the plate, which is converted into a text file that
is then checked against onboard databases of interest (stolen vehicles, wanted felons,
AMBER alerts, etc). In the event of a “hit”, an audible and visual alert notifies the officer
where they can then take the appropriate actions.
Depending on the amount of vehicular traffic, the system can check tens of thousands of
plates per shift, freeing up the officer for other duties. The system also provides historical data
associated with a license plate. By making officers aware of their surroundings and alerting
them to potentially dangerous situations before they happen, ALPR technology can help to
avoid conflicts and save lives.
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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
SERGEANT JOHN F. CARLO, COMMANDER
The Support Services Bureau has the responsibility of maintaining the facilities at
Police Headquarters and the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center and acts as the operations or
logistics service for all departmental information systems, communications, fleet
management and other technology. This includes, but is not limited to, radio and
telephone communications, public closed circuit camera systems, office and mobile
computers, network administration and support, and the purchase of all police
equipment. The Bureau acts as a liaison to all service and repair contractors and
processes all bid proposals.
The staff in the Support Services Bureau is responsible for overseeing in excess of
500 department training courses and re-certifications annually.
SPECIAL
PROJECTS FOR 2011
The Support Services Bureau re-engineered the rear parking lot of police
headquarters. This project involved grading, paving, fencing, striping and improved
drainage. PSE&G provided no cost update to the 30 year old lighting to brighter high
efficient lighting. The parking lot renovation allowed for many of the police vehicles to be
relocated from the street into the more secure parking lot, greatly improved the
appearance of the area, and relieved congestion along Valley Road.
For 2011, The Support Services Bureau also installed and implemented a new
server for the Professional Standards Bureau that keeps a database of all civilian
complaints and other internal affairs case files. The Bureau also set up a direct network
connection to HIDTANET, a federal photo lineup system that allows detectives to form
constitutionally compliant computerized photo lineups for witnesses to identify offenders.
This year, the Support Services Bureau began utilizing open source operating systems
and software in order to cut costs on the purchase of servers, data storage, appliances,
and backup applications. These alternative operating systems tend to run more stable
and secure and the cost of hardware is reduced.
CRITICAL RESPONSE TEAM C.R.T.
CAPTAIN JAMES CARLUCCI, COMMANDER
The Montclair Police operates a team of specially trained officers that
utilizes special weapons and tactics to combat serious threat events such as
barricaded subjects, hostage situations, active shooter situations, crowd
control and many other high risk incidents.
These Officers train frequently with area
S.W.A.T. teams as well as the F.B.I..
The prime objective of the Critical Response Team shall
be the resolution of high-risk police situations with
minimum use of force, injury, and property damage while
reducing community tensions during crisis situations.
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OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
LT. KENNETH V. MISCIA, JR.
DEPUTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
The mission of the Township of Montclair Office of Emergency Management
(OEM) is to maintain a high level of preparedness, to protect the citizens of the
Township of Montclair; to mitigate loss of life and vital assets prior to, during, and in the
immediate aftermath of a disaster; and to facilitate the speedy recovery of the township
in the mid and long term intervals following a disaster.
OEM has the statutory responsibility to coordinate all township emergency response
plans. OEM's responsibilities are to identify vulnerabilities, effectively mitigate disasters,
public education, respond to all-hazard emergency situations, protect the township's first
responders, ensure continuity of government and business, and to facilitate an effective
recovery. OEM will coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private
entities to develop, maintain, and implement the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
OEM is prepared to activate an Emergency Operations Center during any major disaster
to allow for the coordination of all support agencies to provide continuity of services to
the public.
ESSEX COUNTY RAPID DEPLOYMENT TEAM
In addition to the traditional police activities and responsibilities police officers
normally address, the Department must also address many of the Homeland Security
initiatives that have been mandated. One of the most significant of these initiatives is the
required staffing of a Rapid Deployment Team (RDT) as part of the Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI). This team of officers is part of the Essex County RDT, which is
a specially trained team of police officers equipped with specialized gear for dealing with
terror and disaster-related incidents.
HONOR GUARD
OFFICER PETER J. MISCIA, COMMANDER
The Honor Guard is the formal unit of the
Montclair Police Department charged with
performing at ceremonial rites or observances. The
Honor Guard Personnel includes members of the
Department who exemplify professionalism as law
enforcement officers. The Honor Guard is a selfsufficient entity that trains together as a flexible and
disciplined unit. The Honor Guard personifies
professional decorum, respect, and strives toward perfection in presentation and display
of The Colors of the Township of Montclair, and The United States of America. The Honor
Guard performs these displays at the following public functions: parades, holiday
observances, funerals, public dedications, burials of public officials, and public exhibitions
(as deemed appropriate).
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CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING
Crisis Intervention Training is a program whereby police officers
are provided training to deal with individuals with mental illnesses.
Included in the training are the procedures for conflict resolution,
de-escalation, and active listening. The officers are then informed of
the resources available to the mental health patient and their family.
The purpose of the program is to attempt to divert mentally ill
people from the criminal justice system, if appropriate, and find them suitable treatment.
Records and Identification Bureau Commander, Lt. Cavanaugh and Manuela Garcia
of the Mental Health Association of Essex County, partnered to convene a summit with 35
different agencies consisting of Law Enforcement and Mental Health professionals.
This event, a first in the history of Essex County, was attended by the Essex County
Prosecutor, Judges, Psychiatrists, Licensed Clinical social workers and high ranking
officials from such agencies as UMDNJ, Newark Beth Israel, East Orange General
hospital, The Mental Health Association of Essex, NAMI, N.J. Transit Police, Newark Police.
The outcome of the two part summit resulted in cooperation among the various
agencies, the institution of a formal C.I.T. training program to commence in the spring of
2012, and a dissemination of information regarding agencies available to assist the police
in dealing with a person or their family involved in a mental health crisis.
ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING
As the nation observed the 12th anniversary of the Columbine
High School massacre in 2011, the Montclair Police Department
utilized the Montclair High School, which is largely empty for spring
break, as a training ground to prepare for a similar, nightmarish
mass-shooting scenario. The one-day drill, coordinated by leaders
and members of the Department’s tactical Critical Response Team,
cross-trained patrol officers and detectives how to immediately and
spontaneously convene tactical teams, enter into a crowded building,
and deal with an armed suspect who has either opened fire, or is threatening to shoot.
Officers were instructed how to rapidly and effectively convene ad-hoc teams of four,
five or six officers upon arrival at a shooting scene, and navigate through a crowded
building, which may have erupted into panic and pandemonium, during such a crisis.
Enhancing the realism of the training, officers were armed with replica duty handguns
loaded with simmunitions” that replaced live service ammunition with projectiles that
splatter a small amount of red or blue paint on contact.
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COMMUNICATIONS CENTER/DISPATCH PERSONNEL
Our state of the art Communications Center is staffed twenty
four hours a day, every day, by highly trained telecommunication
professionals who handle 9-1-1 calls for police, fire, and EMS
emergency service. These professionals quickly dispatch the
proper resources to all emergency situations. Trained in CPR and
Emergency Medical Dispatch, they can assist callers in providing
aid until EMS arrives on scene. Often the first point of contact in
an emergency situation, the Police Dispatcher is a critical part of the public safety system.
On a daily basis they are tasked with receiving information from individuals in need of
emergency assistance and relaying that information to the emergency responders in the
field. The providing of accurate, timely, and detailed information to those emergency
responders enables them to perform their duties safely and effectively. Dispatchers
receive annual training in order to meet the challenges of an ever changing world.
MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR
KENNETH C. STRAIT, JR. ESQ.
The municipal prosecutor represents the State, the County or the Municipality in the
prosecution of all offenses within the jurisdiction of the municipal court of Montclair. These
offenses can range from, Motor Vehicle violations, Driving While
Intoxicated, Domestic Violence matters, Disorderly Persons
offenses, and other violations of Ordinances of the Township. These
cases can also be crimes that are downgraded from the Superior
Court or those transferred by another court of jurisdiction. As an
integral part of our Criminal Justice system, the Municipal
Prosecutor is responsible for handling all phases of the
prosecution of an offense, including but not limited to evaluating
charges, reviewing witness statements, assessing admissibility of
evidence, discovery, pretrial and post-trial hearings, motions, dismissals and other
collateral functions authorized by law or Rule of the Court.
Among the busiest municipal courts in Essex County, the Montclair Municipal court
processes tens of thousands of traffic and criminal complaints combined. Many of these
complaints are handled by the Municipal Prosecutor. Serving as the Municipal
Prosecutor of Montclair since, October 1, 2007, Kenneth C. Strait, Jr. Esq. graduated from
the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in 1981, where he was president of the
Minority Business Students' Association. He attained his Juris Doctor degree in 1984 from
the Rutgers University School of Law.
While our police officers work tirelessly to apprehend those who disrupt our community,
it is the municipal prosecutor whose job it is to follow through on those arrests, and make
certain that our community's best interests are represented in Court. The Municipal
Prosecutor has taken a serious and tough stance on crime in our community and works
closely with law enforcement to help improve the quality of life of our residents.
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MONTCLAIR POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
LYNNE L. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
DEPUTY CHIEF TODD M. CONFORTI, ADVISOR
The Montclair P.A.L. promotes trust, understanding and respect
between youth and police officers. Such respect is beneficial to the youth,
the police officers, the neighborhoods, the business community, and
community leaders. The goals of the P.A.L. are to foster and
encourage a spirit of loyalty and faith in American traditions and
institutions; to participate actively in constructive movements and endeavors
for the promotion of the interest and general welfare of the youth of the community; to
promote the spirit of benevolence, friendship, sociability,
goodwill, and tolerance among the youth of our community;
to cultivate and improve the moral and civic standards
of the youth of the community; to provide a safe
meeting place where the youth of the community may enjoy
educational or social benefits and athletic activities under
competent supervision.
The Montclair Police Athletic League, which was established in 1996, continues its
mission through its basketball program, summer camp
scholarships, the Youth Leadership Council (Y.L.C.), and
annual fishing derby. The basketball program consists of four
teams, skills development sessions, and summer camp
scholarships. The Y.L.C. has served as volunteers in the
community serving food to the homeless and collecting food to
be distributed to the needy.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Santa Gift Delivery
The Montclair Police Benevolent Association, PBA Local 53, in
cooperation with The North Pole, volunteered to organize the
Montclair Police Department’s Santa Gift Delivery. Officers
collected gifts that were later personally delivered by Santa to
children throughout Montclair.
The caravan of brightly
decorated police vehicles made their way
through town spreading holiday cheer as
they visited numerous residents. Escorted by the Montclair
Police, Santa delivered all of the gifts. Santa and the officers
spent a few moments at each household ensuring that the
children could relay their Christmas lists to Santa personally. The
officers involved received a double reward for their efforts, as
parents who requested Santa to visit their residence were
required to donate gifts which were later donated to the
Montclair Salvation Army.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN
The mission of The Law Enforcement Torch Run® is to raise
awareness of the Special Olympics movement worldwide and to
secure funding for this vital cause. In 1984, the first New Jersey
Torch Run was conceived to raise funds and awareness for the
Special Olympics.
Today, the Torch Run travels 950 miles, originating in 27 separate points statewide, and
travels through 384 communities with some 2,700 officers from all branches of law
enforcement participating. The final leg runs into Lion’s Stadium at the College of New
Jersey and lights the cauldron for the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics New
Jersey Summer Games.
The New Jersey branch of this volunteer organization,
headed by a team of 50 Torch Run committee members,
raises funds through programs that vary from two Polar
Plunges, a Motorcycle Run, the Lincoln Tunnel Challenge
Run/Walk, the Adopt-A-Cop Torch Run Program, the Plane
Pull, numerous Golf Tournaments, and an ever expanding
venue of fundraising initiatives.
The Montclair Police Department’s involvement with the
Special Olympics began in 1996, while a part of Torch Run leg #5 that ran from West
Caldwell to Newark. Shortly thereafter, a new Torch Run leg was created under the
coordination of Deputy Chief Perry Mayers. This new leg, Leg # 18, runs from Verona to
Bloomfield, running through Montclair, West Orange, Orange, and Glen Ridge. It includes
officers from each of those jurisdictions, as well as agents from the F.B.I. and the Federal
Air Marshals Service.
ESSEX COUNTY SUMMER GAMES
Each year uniformed Officers from Montclair are fortunate enough to
be able to participate, along with other Essex County Law Enforcement
agencies, in the Special Olympics Area 9 (Essex County) Opening
Ceremonies and Games in Brookdale Park. One of the police officers
has the privilege of running the Torch into the Stadium with an athlete. All athletes,
teachers, coaches, and police officers then participate in the parade of athletes, with the
motorcycles, bicycles, and officers leading the procession and cheering the athletes as
they pass the torch with Officers lined up on both sides of the track.
The officers then have the opportunity to watch the
athletes as they compete in their events. The greatest
moments of this event are always when the officers have the
honor of being able to present award medals and
ribbons to each athlete that participates. The smiles and joy
this brings to the athletes’ faces is all the confirmation that
the officers need to know that they are part of
something very special. The Montclair Police have been
proud participants in this event for over 15 years.
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NOTABLE PATROL INCIDENTS
ARMED ROBBERY/HANDGUN POSSESSION
In mid-January 2011, several armed robberies occurred near the West Orange and
Montclair border. During this time, Evening Tour Patrol Officers responded to this area on
a report of an armed robbery involving a small red vehicle. A vehicle matching the
description, occupied by five people, was observed in the area. While standing next to
the driver’s side of the vehicle, a black handgun was observed inside of the car. All
occupants of the vehicle were safely removed, secured, and placed under arrest.
LIFE SAVING CPR
In March of 2011, Midnight Tour Dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call for a possible
heart attack. Officers responded to the call. While enroute, the patient’s heart stopped
beating. Dispatchers began giving pre-arrival CPR instructions over the phone to the
patient’s wife. Upon arrival, responding Officers were met by the patient’s wife and took
over the administration of CPR. Officers attached an Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) to the patient and administered two shocks before the arrival of the ambulance.
Officers and medical staff continued administering the patient multiple rounds of CPR.
Upon arrival of the patient to the hospital, the patient’s vital signs were restored.
ARMED CARJACKING
AT
GUNPOINT
In December of 2011, in the evening hours, Montclair Officers responded to the area
of Sherman Street and Pine Street on a report of an armed carjacking with a handgun. An
Officer located the suspect vehicle fleeing the area and followed it until it turned onto the
property of an apartment building. As officers approached, three suspects fled on foot in
different directions. One of the suspects was armed with the handgun. Officers chased
the suspected driver on foot and he was apprehended in a nearby alley. Remaining
officers established a perimeter and were able to flush out a second suspect who was
also apprehended after a foot chase. Further investigation led to the identity of the third
suspect as well as the recovery of a loaded handgun used in the carjacking. The actions
displayed by all officers on scene are a noteworthy example of exceptional police work.
Their dedication to duty, teamwork, level of commitment, and professionalism is a credit
to the Montclair Police Department.
NOTABLE DETECTIVE BUREAU INVESTIGATIONS
HOMICIDE
On July 4, 2011, police responded to a multi-family residence on a report of a
suspicious death. Members of the Montclair Police Detective Bureau and the Essex
County Prosecutor’s Office responded to the scene. During the initial stages of the
investigation, it became evident that the woman had been killed during a domestic violence
dispute. As a result of the investigation, the suspect was arrested later that same day.
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NOTABLE DETECTIVE BUREAU INVESTIGATIONS
ARMED ROBBERY SPREE
During late January through early February, 2011, members of the Montclair Police
Department received reports of armed robberies at multiple businesses. On February
9th, officers and detectives responded to a restaurant on Glenridge Avenue on a report of
an armed robbery. While on scene, a detective observed a male fitting the provided
description on Bay Street. The suspect struggled with police and was placed under
arrest. This suspect was positively identified as the actor involved in the robbery on
Glenridge Avenue. Detectives continued their investigations and learned that the
suspect was also involved in four other robberies in Montclair. Detectives were also able
to identify a female accomplice who assisted the suspect. This female was arrested in
early August and charged with four counts of conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
MISSING PERSON
On May 2, 2011, police received a report of a missing nineteen year old female. The
missing person’s mother reported that her daughter had been missing for approximately
a month and had a medical history involving mental illness. The victim’s mother had
received calls from unknown people in New York claiming to have contact with the
missing female.
As detectives learned during the investigation, it appeared that the missing female
was being held against her will and that conversations between the individuals in New
York and the victim’s mother were a ploy to exchange the female for money. The
investigation led detectives to Brooklyn, New York, where detectives found that the
missing female, along with several minors, were locked in an apartment with no means of
escape. The missing female was recovered, but in poor health. As a result of work initiated
by detectives assigned to this investigation, members of the New York Police Department
arrested a female suspect and began conducting an investigation regarding the criminal
restraint and sexual exploitation of the victim and several others who were being held in
the apartment.
NOTABLE NARCOTIC ARRESTS
COCAINE DISTRIBUTION
AND
SEIZURES
In April of 2011, a Narcotics Bureau investigation began involving a cocaine
distribution network. The case resulted in search warrants being executed at a residence
in Belleville. The target was arrested on April 21st, 2011 after Montclair Detectives seized
28.2 ounces of cocaine along with quantities of marijuana, Xanax pills, hallucinogenic
mushrooms, steroids and growth hormone. Additionally, Detectives seized $14,814.00, in
cash, as proceeds of the illegal drug distribution enterprise.
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NOTABLE DETECTIVE BUREAU INVESTIGATIONS
OXYCODONE TRAFFICKING
In April of 2011, the Narcotics Bureau received information regarding a suspect who
was trafficking Oxycodone pills from Cedar Grove into Montclair. An investigation
followed; resulting in search warrants being executed by Montclair Detectives in Cedar
Grove. On April 29, 2011, the target was arrested after Detectives seized 265 Oxycodone
pills, quantities of Suboxone and Ecstasy, as well as $21,031.00, in cash.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
In April of 2011, a Narcotics Bureau investigation commenced; resulting in search
warrants being executed by Montclair Detectives in the city of Newark. The target was
arrested on May 10, 2011 after Detectives seized 2077 various prescription pills, as well
as $14,246.00, in cash.
HEROIN TRAFFICKING
On September 2, 2011 Montclair Police Detectives stopped a vehicle occupied by
four suspects. A subsequent search of the car revealed 11 bricks of heroin. The vehicle
was impounded and a search warrant followed. Upon executing the warrant, Narcotics
Detectives located an additional 5 bricks of heroin. All four suspects were charged
accordingly.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISTRIBUTION
In September of 2011, the Narcotics Bureau conducted an investigation whereby an
undercover buy was conducted. The target was arrested on September 15, 2011 after he
sold 120 prescription pills to an undercover Narcotics Detective. A subsequent search of
his apartment revealed an additional 190 prescription pills for a total of 310 pills seized.
NOTABLE CRIME SCENE UNIT INVESTIGATIONS
BURGLARY SOLVED
WITH
DNA
The Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene of a burglary where approximately
$19,000 in jewelry was stolen on November 26th 2010. During the unit’s efforts in
processing the crime scene, a blood stain and partial latent fingerprints were located. The
blood sample was collected and a fingerprint was “lifted”. The submission of the blood for
DNA analysis resulted in the development of a suspect in 2011. Prior to the crime scene
investigation, there were no possible suspects in this case.
ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT DEVELOPED
During the winter of 2011, a series of armed robberies were committed in the Tow
ship. Due to the efforts of the Crime Scene Unit, in cooperation with the Detective
Bureau, DNA was located at the scene of several robberies. Based on the DNA results
and other circumstances, the subject was apprehended.
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NOTABLE CRIME SCENE UNIT INVESTIGATIONS
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT BURGLARIES
During the fall of 2011, a string of burglaries occurred in the central business district.
The Crime Scene Unit was dispatched to the area to process the various crime scenes.
During the processing of the scene, the unit was able to develop a latent fingerprint. While
a subject was developed in this case prior to the obtaining the latent fingerprint, the
fingerprint was useful in the conviction of the subject.
CONVENIENCE STORE BURGLARY
In the spring of 2011, a local convenience store was burglarized. During the
commission of the crime, one of the suspects left behind a pair of gloves. Through the
efforts of Detectives from the Crime Scene Unit, DNA was collected and submitted to the
State Police Lab for analysis. A suspect was developed based on the DNA hit.
Subsequently, the subject was arrested for the crime.
CAR THIEF APPREHENDED
2011 was a year that saw a significant increase in motor vehicle thefts. One vehicle,
in particular, was recovered by the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, and towed to their
impound yard where a Detective of the Crime Scene Unit responded and processed the
vehicle for evidence. That processing resulted in fingerprints being developed and a
suspect identified.
JAB NOTABLE INVESTIGATIONS
MISSING PERSONS INVESTIGATION
In February of 2011, after parents arrived at Montclair Police Headquarters and
reported that their 17 year old daughter had been abducted, the Juvenile Aid Bureau
initiated an investigation. Text messages received by the mother indicated that their
daughter was traveling by car, blindfolded, and unable to determine her location.
The Juvenile Aid Bureau, in conjunction with the Detective Bureau, worked in concert
with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Unit and the New Jersey State
Police Child Abduction Team. The assistance of Verizon Wireless was also enlisted to
track the phone in order to ascertain the juvenile’s whereabouts.
Ultimately, with the assistance of cellular phone tracking, the juvenile was
located within Montclair, unhurt, and in good health. During a subsequent interview with
Juvenile Aid Bureau Detectives, the juvenile admitted to “cutting school” and conjuring up
the elaborate hoax in order to spend the day with her boyfriend. The juvenile was
subsequently charged with False Public Alarms, in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-3a.
GANG RECRUITMENT ATTEMPT
In April of 2011, a 20 year old resident was approached by a group of four suspects
and requested to join their gang “Empire”. When the victim refused, he was assaulted by
the group. As a result of the ensuing Juvenile Aid Bureau investigation, all of the assailants,
three juveniles and one adult, were arrested and charged with Solicitation/Recruitment to
Join a Criminal Street Gang. The three juveniles were remanded to the Essex County
Youth Detention Center. The adult was held on bail.
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P ERRY T. M AYERS
D EPUTY C HIEF
D AVID P. S ABAGH
C HIEF OF P OLICE
T ODD M. C ONFORTI
D EPUTY C HIEF
CAPT. SCOTT A. ROBERSON
CAPT. WILLIAM A. FRAZZANO
CAPT. TIMOTHY M. CUMMINGS
CAPT. JOHN BEYER
CAPT. JAMES CARLUCCI
LT. J AMES M ARTIN
LT. R ICHARD P INCK
LT. J AMES L ALOR
LT. E MIL D UL
LT. S TEPHEN G RAYBUSH
LT. K ENNETH M ISCIA J R .
LT. S COTT B UEHLER
D ET. R ICKY S INGLETON
D ET. LYNN M C C ARTHY
D ET. C HRISTOPHER B ARNES
D ET. B RIAN FAZIO
D ET. J OSEPH A NDERSON
D ET. W ILLIAM C OAD
D ET. J AMES M ILANO
D ET. A DAM T OOPS
D ET. G LENDA R IVERA
D ET. C HARLES C UNNINGHAM
S GT. K ENNETH G OSS
S GT. A NGEL R OMAN J R .
S GT. W ILLIAM K AGAN
S GT. D AVID O’D OWD
S GT. R ICHARD P OST J R .
O FC . K EITH S TOUTE J R .
O FC . C HARLES S HAW
O FC . J OHN T IMCHAK
O FC . J ACQUELINE A LLEN
O FC . L ISA G UTAUSKAS
O FC . J OHN B OSSOLT
O FC . T IMOTHY L EE
O FC . PAUL T HOMAS
O FC . J AMES S NODGRASS
O FC . E LISA M AC L EAN
O FC . M ICHAEL D E G RAZIO
O FC . E RICA P ETERSON
O FC . M ICHAEL L UZZI
O FC . C HRISTOPHER J EZEWSKI
O FC . J USTIN S CHAUB
O FC . PAUL R USINIAK
O FC . D AVID R ULLO
O FC . A NES H ADZIFEJZOVIC
O FC . F REDRICK R. C OOK
O FC . T YLER M ANLEY
S GT. S TEPHEN W YATT
S GT. W ILHELM Y OUNG
S GT. S TEPHANIE E GNEZZO
S GT. T YRONE W ILLIAMS J R .
S GT. D ANIEL E NG
LT. R OBERT R OWAN
LT. R ICHARD C AVANAUGH
LT. T RACY F RAZZANO
S GT. J OHN C ARLO J R .
S GT. T HOMAS F LYNN
S GT. R OBERT R OMITO
S GT. R ONALD R EDMOND
D ET. R AYMOND G ULBIN
D ET. M IGUEL V ELEZ
D ET. T ERENCE T URNER
D ET. T HOMAS L ILOIA
D ET. S HAWN D E P OE
O FC . M ARY D ONENGHI
O FC . A LAN C UMMING
O FC . R OBERT S INGLETON
O FC . P ETER M ISCIA
O FC . J OHN S ANTOS
O FC . J OSEPH S AVITTIERI
O FC . K IM N ELSON
O FC . M ICHAEL M ONGIOVI
O FC . C HRISTOPHER L OCKLEAR O FC . J AMES LYNCH
O FC . G ARTH G UTHRIE
O FC . P IERRE FALAISE J R .
O FC . M ARIA A RROYO
O FC . T HOMAS W ESTERLUND
O FC . M ICHAEL L O C OCO
O FC . M ALIK R IVERS
O FC . J EAN A RTHUR W YPLER O FC . M ICHAEL W HITTLE
O FC . A NTHONY C HAPMAN
O FC . R OBERT A NDERSON II
O FC . B ENJAMIN C AMPOS
O FC . J OSELITO N EBIAR
OFC. CHRISTOPHER MCWILLIAMS O FC . R OBERT H ANSFORD
O FC . R AMIL C ARANDANG
O FC . J AMAR J ONES
O FC . V INCENT R USSO J R .
O FC . T HOMAS PATTI
O FC . E DWARD C SUKA
O FC . A NTONIO C OSTANTINO
O FC . A NTHONY S WAN
O FC . D EAN B ERARDI
O FC . S TEVEN I BERER
O FC . M ICHAEL M ICKENS
O FC . K EVIN F. W EBB
O FC . S TEPHEN S OBERS
O FC . J ORGE M ARTINEZ
O FC . C URT B RISCOE
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