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2024 04 09 CCPD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT April 9, 2024 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Nicholas Rice President James Coker Vice President Lloyd J. Herrera Director Loretta White Director Jose Ortega Director Charles Eugene Murrell Director David Start Director Brant Gary Assistant General Manager Vance Hinds Assistant General Counsel Angela Jackson Secretary President Nicholas Rice convened the April 9, 2024, CCPD Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS President Nicholas Rice announced no one signed up to speak. 2. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Regular Meeting held on January 9, 2024. A motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera and seconded by Director Charles Eugene Murrell to approve the meeting minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Regular Meeting held on January 9, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President James Coker, Director Jose Ortega, Director Loretta White, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Charles Eugene Murrell Nays: None Other: Director David Start (Abstained) Approved 3. REPORTS CCPD Board Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2024 Page 2 of 5 a. Receive the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2023. Finance Director Teresa McKenzie presented the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for Quarter Ending December 31, 2023 and highlighted the Total Revenues, Expenditures and Sales Tax. (Exhibit A) Director David Start asked for clarification on what items were purchased with the Capital Outlay Funds, to which Ms. McKenzie clarified that they used the funds primarily for vehicles and radios. President Nicholas Rice acknowledged the report received. b. Receive a presentation of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Street Crime Unit, Traffic Management Team, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) statistical reports. Police Chief John Stringer presented an overview of the second quarter (January - March 2024) Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Street Crime Unit, and Traffic Management Team and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) statistical reports as listed below: Traffic Management Team, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE): 2N0 ov 2024 JAN.FEB.MAR TRAFFIC 937 937 4] 0 0 9" 224 21, CRASH PECONS M CCPD Board Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2024 Page 3 of 5 z�a m.r zoza I��oo WARNINGS Jan-M.,h CVE " 0 r 11 CRASH RECON3 Straet Crimes Unit 1st Quarter 2024 StatS January 2024 Traffic Stops 314 Citations 160 Total Arrests 60 Felony Charges 3a Misdemeanor Charges 12 Class "C" Arrests 52 February 2024 Traffic Stops 262 CRations 140 Total Arrests 49 Felony CM1a rges 30 Misdemeanor Charges 14 Class "C" Arrests 62 March 2024 Traffic Stops 249 Citations 107 Total Arrests 36 Felony Charges 36 Misdemeanor Charges 11 Class "C" Arrests 45 1st Quarter Totals TrafFlc Stops 825 Citations 407 Total Arrests M45 Felony Charges 104 Misdemeanor Charges 37 Class "C" Arrests 159 President Nicholas Rice acknowledged the report received. At 4:42 P.M., President Nicholas Rice recessed and convened in to an Executive Session pursuant to: Section 551.071-551.090 of the Texas Government Code. At 5:13 P.M., President Nicholas Rice reconvened the meeting and announced that, in accordance with Section 551.071-551.090 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the Executive Session. CCPD Board Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2024 Page 4 of 5 C. Receive a report from the City of Baytown's City Attorney's Office regarding the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District's responsibilities under Sections 363.151 and 363.152 of the Texas Local Government Code. Assistant General Counsel Vance Hinds advised the Board Members of their responsibilities as Board Members and defined the programs and expenditures that are allowed by the statue for the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District along with the limitations. Mr. Hinds also inform the Board that the statue requires that the district funds an annual evaluation program to study the impact, efficiency, and effectiveness of new or expanded crime control and crime prevention programs. d. Receive a report from the Chief of Police regarding the impact, efficiency, and effectiveness of new or expanded crime control and crime prevention programs. Police Chief John Stringer provided an overview of the anticipated new or expanded crime control and crime prevention programs. (Exhibit B) President Nicholas Rice acknowledged the report received. 4. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The next Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. Assistant General Manager Brant Gary reminded the Board Members of their next Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 4:30 P.M. Mr. Gary informed the Board Members there may tentatively be a request to hold a Special Meeting to receive the FY 24-25 Proposed Budget and set two public hearings. 5. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera and seconded by Director Charles Eugene Murrell to adjourn the April 9, 2024, Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Board Regular Meeting at 5:28 P.M. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President James Coker, Director David Start, Director Jose Ortega, Director Loretta White, Director Lloyd J. 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STRINGER Chief of Police Executive Summary BAYTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT Crime Control and Prevention District Annual Report Fiscal Year 2023 a BAYS The Baytown Police Department receives funds budgeted for certain uses from the Crime Control and Prevention District. The Baytown Police Department uses these funds, with approval of the CCPD Board to finance costs of crime control by supporting personnel, enhancement of services and programs, and capital expenditures. The information contained in this report reflects fund usage for the total Fiscal Year 23. Information on Fiscal Year 24 to date, has also been included for review to demonstrate ongoing results. Overview The Baytown Police Department uses CCPD funds to enhance services. Patrol (and Street Crimes Units) are enhanced primarily through the purchase of fully equipped patrol vehicles that are properly equipped to ensure that uniformed officers are available for patrol 24 hours a day, year-round to engage in crime control duties and projects such as focused criminal patrols. During FY 23, the CCPD funded personnel positions, and equipment assigned to the Street Crimes Unit, formerly the Hot Spot Unit, with the mission of reducing violent crime. The Commercial Vehicle (CVE) and Traffic Management Team (TMT) personnel positions, and equipment, were also funded during FY 23, ensuring commercial motor vehicles travelling our roadways are following all laws and safety regulations. The Traffic Management Team improves roadway safety through educational campaigns, responding to collisions and traffic fatality investigations. During this time period CCPD funded Axon Body Worn Cameras (BWC), Electronic Control Devices (TASERS), and Evidence Dot Com information storage system. This AXON "bundle" enhances capabilities for less lethal response and meets compliance for racial profiling with BWCs. It provides an enhanced information system for storage of video, photographic, and audio evidence in the Evidence Dot Com program. The program allows for sharing of evidence with the prosecutor's office. Prosecutors may access the information through the cloud (using CJIC security requirements). Patrol officers are assigned BWCs to record interactions with the public. The equipment makes audio and video recordings of interactions. Audio and video recordings are digitally stored for ninety (90) days, unless required to be maintained for evidentiary purposes. Other enhanced information systems include FLOCK and Vigilant Automated License Plate Readers (LPRS). These investigative tools enhance information available to investigate leads regarding criminal activity where vehicles are used in commission of criminal activity (including wanted persons from other agencies), or welfare checks for missing persons, or stolen vehicles. Additional programs funded included enhancement of special units that act in supporting roles for crime control and prevention including the Bomb Squad, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, and Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT). Given critical infrastructure in and immediately around our city, these capabilities are necessary to respond to critical incidents. Results Fiscal Year 23 Street Crimes Unit The SCU has been successful in crime control and prevention, engaging in focused patrol in areas with higher incidences of criminal activity as well as supporting the major investigations of the Special Investigations Division (tasked primarily with detecting and dismantling criminal organizations). The SCU is assigned to SID as a uniformed unit to keep uniform patrol officers in neighborhoods and business areas for regular service. Of special significance to crime control and prevention are the 106 Felony charges and 428 total arrests produced by this unit during FY 23. The personnel positions were moved to the general fund beginning in FY 24 for sustainability. SCU personnel still receive assistance from equipment used to enhance operations. In FY 24 this unit has been responsible for 295 arrests and182 Felony charges. FLOCK and Vigilant LPR Program *Fiscal Year 21-22 saw initial implementation of the Flock ALPR program with funding for Phase 1, the first 18 fixed cameras. Phase 1 installation was completed by December 2022. Fiscal Year 22-23 funded Phase 2, consisting of 18 additional fixed cameras and Phase 3, consisting of an additional 24. These units were activated in March 2023 and August 2023, respectively. This funding also consolidated the recurring costs for Phase 1. In FY 22-23 also saw funding for the Motorola Vigilant LPR program added to CCPD. This program is for recurring subscription costs for LPR cameras on three mobile trailers purchased out of the FY20-21 General Fund. This provides a mobile option for LPR cameras to be placed on City of Baytown owned property and hot spot locations to target crime throughout the area. SWAT SWAT was able to obtain training materials, uniforms and protective equipment to assist with specialized services in crime control. During this time period SWAT was used 17 times supporting efforts to take dangerous persons into custody or serve high risk warrants as a part of crime control activities. SWAT typically supplement SCU or SID, who are tasked with focusing on dangerous criminals. Bomb Squad Materials and equipment purchased enhanced response to critical incidents involving suspected explosive devices. These materials included tools, repairs, and training aids. The Bomb Squad deployed 32 times for suspected explosive devices. CVE and TMT These units made 2928 traffic stops and wrote 1822 citations. They were also responsible for focused DWI enforcement in areas with crash rates to reduce DWI fatalities and injuries. Vehicles and Equipment The BPD purchased and equipped 22 marked patrol vehicles during this time enhancing crime control and prevention through proactive patrol and use of in -car technology and information sharing. UTVs were purchased to enhance our Park Patrol program to keep parks safe and engage in community policing. Other equipment included replacing body armor, providing ballistic shields for active shooter response, updated radios for enhanced intra department and multi -agency communication and information sharing. Results Fiscal Year 24 FLOCK and Vigilant LPR Program Fiscal Year 23-24 funded recurring costs of Phases 1, 2, and 3. A Phase 4 deployment plan of 8 fixed and 4 portable cameras was enacted, with four readily mobile cameras in service by January 2024, and 8 fixed cameras in the permitting stage as of April 3, 2024. FLOCK has been used in criminal investigations to identify suspect vehicles. In one instance the described suspect vehicle in a road -rage murder was identified by FLOCK and the subject taken into custody in less than two hours. In another instance, an officer received notification of a suspected stolen vehicle from FLOCK. He followed policy and training, checking the vehicle information prior to taking any action. He discovered it had been repossessed, the owner reported it stolen, but failed to notify the reporting agency. The officer called the owner and explained that a follow up contact needed to be made to have the vehicle removed.. In other cases, stolen vehicles have been recovered. Patrol also used the system to locate a fleeing suspect after determining that a pursuit was too dangerous. This resulted in an arrest and the seizure of the vehicle which had fled officers on multiple occasions. These are just a few examples of how officers use this system SWAT SWAT was able to obtain training materials, uniforms and protective equipment to assist with specialized services in crime control. The team has been used 11 times to support efforts as a part of crime control activities. Bomb Squad Materials and equipment purchased enhanced response to critical incidents involving suspected explosive devices. These materials included tools, repairs, and training aids. The Bomb Squad deployed 32 times for suspected explosive devices. The Bomb Squad deployed 6 times during this for suspected explosive devices. r%li: and TMT These units were responsible for 1870 traffic stops and 1341 citations. These units were also responsible for conducting a public safety educational campaigns, focusing on topics such as school zones, proper registration, safe driving fairs, as well as leading our internal campaign to reduce traffic fatalities by 20%. The BPD is currently on track to reduce traffic fatalities by 22% and DWI related fatalities by 25%. A 20% reduction goal was set during the FY 24 budget process. This chart is data comparison for FY 23 to date on proactive police efforts in lower criminal activity. As Proactive Measures Rise, others Fall lreswm mx owl, Wl, -wn MreY, -,3•A nax_ v.mna, sw.n .4% VolanlUme a3x- vmwco,roa <zx- awaa,�a, wMweas J9% Cdv,g Sudriaamsl-YmLn9,1 Peme t Change Foal M N v. 33 FLOCK LPR Camera Program: A Component in Crime Reduction 210 ffi c 200 180 170 As More Cameras Installed, Crime Declines Period While this information reflects department -wide efforts in Crime Control and Prevention, funds used to enhance programs and initiatives that provide special support, enhanced information sharing and other investigative tools has a direct impact on this data. The FLOCK LPR Camera Program has been a valuable tool in developing investigative leads and sharing information for a variety of criminal activities,from fleeing and alluding to stolen vehicles, and murder investigations. While we have noted a correlation between installation phases and reduced monthly crimes, it should be noted that this equipment is only one factor that enhances proactive patrols, community engagement and information sharing, professional investigations, and other aspects of professional police services.