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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 04 14 CCPD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT April 14, 2026 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 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 Charles Eugene Murrell Vice President Lloyd J. Herrera Director Rikki wheeler Director Jason Reynolds General Manager Vance Hinds Assistant General Counsel Miriam Hernandez Acting Secretary President Nicholas Rice convened the April 14, 2026, CCPD Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:32 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Directors Loretta White and David Start, Jr. who were absent. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS President Nicholas Rice announced no citizens signed up to speak. 2. MINUTES a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Regular Meeting held on January 13, 2026. A motion was made by Vice President Charles Eugene Murrell, and seconded by Director Lloyd J. Herrera to approve the minutes of the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Regular Meeting held on January 13, 2026, with corrections to the meeting type, location, and attendance of Director David Start, Jr. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President Charles Eugene Murrell, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Rikki Wheeler Nays: None Other: Director Loretta White (Absent), Director David Start, Jr (Absent) Approved 3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS CCPD Board Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 2 of 4 a. Consider authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Baytown and Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District to fund fifteen (15) rental cars from EAN Holdings, LLC d/b/a Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Assistant General Counsel Vance Hinds presented an overview of agenda item 3.a. and stated the City Council approved the rental of these fifteen (15) rental cars for long term rental to assist in accomplishing clandestine/covert operations of the Police Department under Ordinance No. 16,338 and this agreement provides the funding for the vehicles will be paid or reimbursed by the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District. Additionally, City Council approved an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Baytown and Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District to fund fifteen (15) rental cars from EAN Holdings, LLC d/b/a Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Vice President Charles Eugene Murrell questioned how long the lease is for and Police Chief John Stringer responded that it's a year to year lease. A motion was made by Director Lloyd J. Herrera, and seconded by Director Rikki Wheeler to approve Resolution No. 92, as related to Item 3.a. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President Charles Eugene Murrell, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Rikki Wheeler Nays: None Other: Director Loretta White (Absent), Director David Start, Jr (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 92 A RESOLUTION OF THE BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AND THE SECRETARY TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMET WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS FOR THE FUNDING OF FIFTEEN (15) RENTAL VEHICLES FROM EAN HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT -A -CAR FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S USE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. REPORTS a. Receive the Baytown Crime Control Prevention District's Quarterly Financial and Investments Reports for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2025. Assistant Director of Finance/Controller Lianette Leon presented the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the First Quarter ending December 31, 2025. (Exhibit "A") President Nicholas Rice acknowledged the report received. CCPD Board Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 3 of 4 b. Receive the Baytown Fire Control and Prevention District's Quarterly Financial and Investments Reports for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026. President Nicholas Rice announced there was a scrivener's error on agenda item 4.a. and stated the correct report being presented is the Baytown Crime Control Prevention District Quarterly Financial and Investments Reports and not the Baytown Fire Control and Prevention District's Quarterly Financial and Investments Reports. Assistant Director of Finance/Controller Lianette Leon presented the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Second Quarter ending March 31, 2026 (Exhibit "B"), and President Nicholas Rice acknowledged the report as received. C. Receive status reports on crime and safety statistics and programs funded through the Crime Control Prevention District. Police Chief John Stringer presented an overview of the status reports on crime and safety statistics and programs funded through the Crime Control Prevention District for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, for period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2026. (Exhibit "C") Vice President Charles Eugene Murrell questioned the current employment status since they have had a few retirements and promotions recently, and Chief Stringer stated they are at approximately 90% staffing; however, they are being selective on the employees they choose as they would rather focus on quality over quantity. On that note Chief Stringer announced the promotion of Aaron Crowell as the new Assistant Chief to replace Chief Alford who recently retired after fourth years of service. President Nicholas Rice commended the Baytown Police Department with a recent Stan -off event that occurred in the Pinehurst subdivision and stated that he received many positive comments of how the situation was handled, thereby leading to a safe outcome for all involved. 5. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The next Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. General Manager Jason Reynolds presented Item 5. a. and reminded the Board the next Crime Control and Prevention District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. 6. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, President Nicholas Rice adjourned the April 14, 2026, Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Board Regular Meeting at 4:32 P.M. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Nicholas Rice, Vice President Charles Eugene Murrell, Director Lloyd J. Herrera, Director Rikki Wheeler CCPD Board Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Nays: None Other: Director Loretta White (Absent), Director David Start, Jr (Absent) Approved BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) Period Ending December 31, 2025 CY to PY Amended Budget CY Actual Balance % PY Actual Change $ Revenues Sales and Use Tax $ 2,502,824 $ 236,041 $ 2,266,783 9% $ 242,782 $ (6,741) Interest Income 90,970 3,589 87,381 4% 21,970 (18,381) $ CCPD Budget Received Total Revenues 2,593,794 239,630 2,354,164 9% 264,752 (25,122) $2,593,794/5239,630 9% Expenditures Personnel Services - - - 0% - Supplies - - - 0% - - Maintenance 969,069 720,559 248,510 74% 624,326 96,233 CCPD Budget Spent Services 298,000 237,229 60,771 80% - 237,229 $2,718,861 /$2,363,706 Capital Outlay 1,451,792 1,405,918 45,874 97% 2,653,770 (1,247,852) 87% Contingencies - - - 0% - Total Expenditures 2,718,861 2,363,706 355,155 87% 3,278,096 (914,390) Net Change (125,067) (2,124,077) (3,013,344) Beg. Fund Balance 533,947 533,947 End. Fund Balance 408,880 $ (1,590,130) Investments (Book Value) Security Type Balance Earnings Texpool $ 444,191 $ 3,589 Unaudited financials EXHIBIT "B" BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) Period Ending March 31, 2026 CY to PY Amended Budget CY Actual Balance % PY Actual Change $ Revenues Sales and Use Tax $ 2,502,824 $ 983,792 $ 1,519,032 39% $ 961,781 $ 22,011 Interest Income 90,970 11,198 79,772 12% 31,082 (19,884) $ CCPD Budget Received Total Revenues 2,593,794 994,990 1,598,804 38% 992,863 2,127 $2,593,794 / $994,990 38% Expenditures Personnel Services - - - 0% - - Supplies - 0% Maintenance 969,069 744,232 224,837 77 % 655,528 88,704 CCPD Budget Spent Services 298,000 270,559 27,441 91 % - 270,559 $2.718,861 /$2,423,704 Capital Outlay 1,451,792 1,408,913 42,879 97% 3.650,149 (2,241,236) 89% Contingencies - - 0% Total Expenditures 2,718,861 2,423,704 295,157 89% 4,305,677 (1,881,973) Net Change (125,067) (1,428,714) (3,312,814) Beg. Fund Balance 533,947 533,947 End. Fund Balance 408,880 (894,767) Investments (Book Value) Security Type Balance Earnings Texpool $ 1,199,551 $ 7,609 Unaudited financials *Total Expenditures include $520,867 in Encumbrances EXHIBIT "C" 'PO LlCF �i JOHN D. STRINGER Chief of Police Executive Summary BAYTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT Crime Control and Prevention District Report April 14, 2026 BAYTOWN �S. The Baytown Police Department receives funds budgeted for certain uses from the Crime Control and Prevention District. These funds support capital items, enhanced information and information sharing systems, as well as investigative resources. The information contained in this report reflects fund usage for the first Quarter of FY 26. nverview The Baytown Police Department uses CCPD funds to enhance services in crime control and prevention. Patrol (and Street Crimes Units) are enhanced primarily through the purchase of (capital items) 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. They are also equipped with body worn cameras and Taser control devices. Other enhanced data/information and technology system programs such as online reporting, digital evidence storage and sharing are also supported by these funds. AXON equipment and digital data storage and sharing system funded • Body Worn Cameras- all Patrol and Street Crimes Personnel equipped • Tasers- all Patrol and Street Crimes Personnel equipped • Evidence.Com Digital Data Storage Marked Vehicles and Unmarked Vehicles were ordered as capital items (with all necessary equipment to include technology, such as MDTs, Radios, Video Cameras and protective equipment such as ballistic panels, prisoner partition, emergency lights and sirens) • 12 Marked Units have been ordered- (awaiting delivery) the majority of ordered units have been received • 5 Unmarked Units have been ordered for Patrol Shift Commanders 0 Rental vehicles for Special Investigations Division was funded during Q2 FY26 A R1 Software for Enhanced Communications and Digital Investigations Since the first Quarter of FY 26 the following software agreements have been funded: • AFIS- (Finger Printing System an enhanced information sharing system) • AXON- Body and Vehicle Cameras, Taser, Evidence.Com enhanced digital evidence storage and sharing • ALPR-Flock • Gray Key- Digital Forensics software • Cellbrite- Digital Forensics software • Lexis/Nexis- enhanced information and investigations systems *note: This list reflects items ordered or procured during this reporting period and does not represent all budgeted items, which are available in the CCPD approved budget for FY2 26-27 Digital Forensics Unit DFU Metrics October November December Ql Total Januar Februar March Q2 Total Cell Phone Extractions Attempts 15 11 13 39 9 12 15 36 Cell Phone Extractions Complete 16 8 11 35 5 7 10 22 Cell Phone Records Processed 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 3 Vehicles Processed 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 OSINT / Analysis / Research 3 6 10 19 5 3 9 17 Digital Devices Received and Released 45 15 21 81 18 18 17 53 Submissions for Other Agencies 7 3 8 18 6 5 9 20 Warrant Support / Data Processing 17 7 10 34 6 7 6 19 Testimony 2 2 4 8 0 0 0 0 Training Hours 48 24 56 128 72 24 50 146 Flock Safety LPR Cameras equipment rental and data storage funded 72 cameras are in service • In the last 30 days (date is only held for 30 days unless transferred to the evidence retention software as a part of a criminal investigation): o 520,317 unique plate reads o 577searches o A regular audit of Flock showed compliance with BPD policy 0 6,061 "hot list hits" Success The Baytown Police Department located a suspect through patrol level investigative work and use of ALPR technology with a warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Harris County and suspected of another shooting in Chambers County. Along with Special Investigations, the subject was located. After a vehicle pursuit, which was assisted by PCT 3 Constable Deputies, the suspect was apprehended. Online Reports Completed Second Quarter of FY 26 200 9 C t00 Z 0 Cop Logic Monthly Data 11111111�1�� "2025 M025 062025 072025 08,2025 09,2025 10,2025 1112025 122025 01r2026 Date Number of Online Reports 02WA 032026 �l Online reporting remains consistent from month to month with slight variations. Table 1 Violent Crime YolentCome Violent Crime Violent Crime Year -to -Date Percent Change: Projected Average Annual Compounding Change since 2022: ©5% Q 4 a/o 411 Target: Continuous Downward Trend "GeometricMemoccounisfor j compounding when calculating the tv,0emc M15 overage annual rate of change by spreading the total growth or , The department is exploring proactive enforcement activities in conjunction with quality of life/ problem - solving activities that impact environmental factors impacting crime. These include homeless intervention efforts, loitering complaints and general "nuisance" calls for service. The relationship between these efforts can further "push the needle" in the right direction. BPD recorded an increase violent crimes reported in January. The increase was between December 2025 and January 2026 was 8 additional, but consistent with the previous time period in 2025. However, January through March recorded a consistent decrease in violent crimes. Table 2 Traffic Crashes and Fatalities traffic Crashes Traffic Fatalities lc 222 222 1s 203 156 195 1,. _ 53 t� vt t� 17J 61 16A no v1 m III I ( ( I I1I 151I1�I ItrgI 157 15d 1:A) 1i 2 1I 16 S5 rn 2! JO I al 1029I 274gS73! I 35 pgrp) g1281024'3127 �2J037I g6l I12/. 2J q ! t! 4J 21 32j 7 19 8 TI's Ig 10 II h I tllh IfIllllfl�ihhu1111I lllte in �I��hhh. h h e(IIhh1;6hY� 1111� II hl yc A i°ti .;a' "y 2r 'Cv ' F 1'car � tofvatfrocrashes • tlorDWI Violations and Arrests Traffic Crashes Year -to -Date Percent Change: ©5% Forget: Continuous Downword Trend Traffic crash patterns remained relatively consistent with the same time periods in the previous year, but continue to show an overall decrease. DWI enforcement is up compared to the previous month, but shows a consistent trend since December of 2025. These enforcement actions are the result of data driven enforcement which identifies areas that DWIs are most likely to occur. Table 3 Mental Health Calls Mental Health Calls 44 45 38 34 31 31 27 25 23 - 20 _ 18 18 10 11 10 7 5 7 7 8 a _ QP .. ')J'. _. _.. L25 ?- Vp':.._- Dc� e'i„_>i 7n ."f .... .. ...::n !c ';. Patrol Jail J Mental Health call activities saw a slight decrease between February and March of this year. During these contacts, some persons were identified as needing a Mental Health Officer. Responses to the BPD Jail also remain consistent during pre-screening as a part of the booking process. Table 5 Outreach Data Community Engagement Outreach efforts continue to be prioritized with the staff of the PD. Homeless Intervention NumberofCalls The department considers organized events, such as Coffee With a Cop, Child Safety Seat events, and Child ID Kit events as foundations for organized outreach, as well as assisting HOAs and Civic Associations, Baytown Police Advisory Committee, Chamber of Commerce events, and now Cool Dads (fatherhood initiative). Community Engagements, mostly conducted by patrol officers when engaging in other duties, provide up to 35 quality contacts on a monthly basis, in addition to regular non -enforcement casual contacts that do not rise to the level of creating a call for this type of event. Homeless Interventions have increased as well, with 59 in March, 2026, including proactive cleanups of encampments. Officers provide resource assistance to those willing to accept. In some cases enforcement action is necessary when criminal activity is discovered.