HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 Q1 PublicSafetyUpdate_5-11-23Public Safety Update
City of South Bend
May 11, 2023
Welcome
Purpose & intent of quarterly update
Provide high-level view of violent crime in each quarter
Dive deeper into strategies by SBPD and partners
Share information on upcoming events and ways to get involved
Today’s
Agenda
•Announcements from the Mayor and Police
Chief
•Data Review
•Strategies & Programs
•Events & Engagement
Announcements from the
Mayor and Police Chief
Community Policing Engagement Effort
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Goal: To hear from South Bend
residents about how they want to see
the South Bend Police Department
(SBPD) build and strengthen
relationships with the community.
Engagement Timeline:
•Went live this week, 5/9
•Will run through 6/23
Community Policing Engagement Effort
How can residents get involved?
•Visit southbendin.gov/communitypolicing
•Take the Online Survey at southbendin.gov/communitypolicingsurvey
•Leave a Voicemail at 574-235-5888, extension 3300
How will feedback be used?
•Identify opportunities for collaboration with residents and organizations
•Determine what activities are most impactful for positive community relations
•Evaluate effectiveness of existing relationship-building initiatives
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Community Outreach Events
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
•Stock Up for Summer Food Drive
•Drive held this past Saturday
•Partnership with SAVE Outreach
•School's Out & Back-to-School Cookouts
•Saturday, June 3 @ Kennedy Park
•Saturday, August 12 @ Southeast Park
•Organized by Strategic Focus Unit
Recruitment & Hiring Process
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
•SBPD Prospect Days
•Expedited hiring/onboarding process
•Next Prospect Day: Saturday, June 24
•SBPD's fifth one-day hiring event
Recruitment & Hiring Process
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Measure2023 YTD
Total Number of Hires10 (including 5
recruits)
Total Sworn 243
Total Number of Departures (Retired/Resigned)10
Officer gap from most recent peak to current (July 2019 vs. Current)243 vs. 243
Police Officer Diversity
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Data Review
Gun Violence Snapshot
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Trend
Gun Violence Incidents
Criminally Assaulted
Shooting Victims
Illicit Guns Removed
*Counts do not include
accidental shootings,
suicides or shootings that
have been determined as
self-defense
**Totals reflect year to date
counts Jan 1 – April 30
2022
Total
2021
Total
2023
(Jan 1 – Apr 30)
2022
(Jan 1 – Apr 30)
259
Incidents
255
Incidents
24
Victims
34
Victims
205
Guns
137
Guns
Gun Violence Breakdown
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
1
2 4
36
5
1
2
36
5
Takeaways
There are two more fatal victims
in 2023 (Jan 1 - Apr 30) than in
the same time frame in 2022.
2023 YTD: 24 Victims (7 Fatal)
2022 YTD: 34 Victims (5 Fatal)
The percentage of Group
Member Involved (GMI)
shootings in the 2023 YTD
period is on par with the
average for the 2019-2023
period.
2023 YTD: 58% GMI
2019-2023: 59% GMI
2023 has the lowest number of
overall victims in the
Jan 1 – Apr 30 period since 2019.
4
SBPD Death Investigations Update
October 2021- April 2023
Homicide Investigations 38*
Resolved 30*
Open 8
Suspicious Death 12
Resolved 12
Open 0
Total Death Investigations 50
Total Murder Victims 36
*Count includes Mishawaka officer-involved shooting
Michiana Crime Stoppers Update
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
•Starting on April 1, Michiana Crime
Stoppers launched awareness
campaigns for three South Bend
homicide cases:
•Alexis Morales (April)
•Johnnie Lee Johnson (May)
•Dionte Williams (June)
•Assessing results to gauge future
campaigns and cases
Strategies & Programs
FLOCK LPR
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
What
Technology-based crime reduction strategy to develop possible leads in criminal cases and keep community safe
from outside threats.
Who
South Bend Police Department
How
•Utilizes cameras near major thoroughfares to take photos of the backs of vehicles
•30-day photo retention on cloud server
•Limited users with an administrator for account reviews
Snapshot of FLOCK Case Assists
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Measure 2023 YTD
Motor Vehicle Thefts 10
Aggravated Assaults with Firearm 2
Homicide Investigations 3
Theft Investigations 9
Wanted Parties 0
Robbery 1
Other 0
Total 25
Shot Spotter Connect
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
What
Shot Spotter Connect is a software that provides unbiased, evidence-based direction on where to deploy
officers and other department resources and when.
Who
South Bend Police Department
How
•Shot Spotter Connect collects data on case reports,statements, and evidence from the last 24
hours each morning
•Compares to current and past trends from the last three years; prioritizing gun violence
•Monitors officer responsiveness and accountability through GPS
Measure 2023 YTD
Total number of Shot Spotter missions 9,268
Average number of missions per day 72 (24/shift)
Missions completed 96%
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Shot Spotter Connect Missions
Real-Time Crime Center/Camera Registry
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Current Status:
•Nearly 600 cameras added to the
camera registry
•117 integrated cameras
Interested in the Camera Registry?
•Residents & Businesses can register
at SyncSouthBend.org
•Businesses can become integrated
with a Fusus Core
Have feedback or further questions?
South Bend Police Department
Ashley O’Chap
(574) 235-7527
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Events & Engagement
Upcoming Community Engagement Events
Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement
Wednesday
14
June
Monthly Community Crime Stat
Meetings
•2nd Wednesday of the month
•6:30 pm, SBPD Auditorium
Saturday
12
August
PD + GVI Community Cookout
•Southeast Park: 11 am – 3 pm
Saturday
3
June
PD + GVI Community Cookout
•Kennedy Park: 11 am – 3 pm
Wednesday
24
May
PAL Boxing Showcase
•The Beacon @ 6pm
•Eight matches scheduled
Public Safety Update
City of South Bend
May 11, 2023