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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 Q2 PublicSafetyUpdate_8-24-23City of South Bend Indiana City of South Bend Indiana Public Safety Update City of South Bend August 24, 2023 City of South Bend Indiana Purpose of the Quarterly Update 1.Provide high-level view of violent crime in each quarter 2.Dive deeper into strategies by SBPD and partners 3.Share information on upcoming events and ways to get involved Welcome City of South Bend Indiana City of South Bend Indiana Today’s Agenda •Announcements from the Mayor and Police Chief •Data Review •Strategies & Programs •Events & Engagement City of South Bend Indiana Announcements from the Mayor and Police Chief City of South Bend Indiana Announcements South Bend Schools are back in session •Be mindful of school bus traffic and school zones •New SRO Georgia Wells •Replacement to be named for SRO Britton Pratt SBPD School's Out and Back-to-School Cookouts City of South Bend Indiana Currently Ongoing: Citizens Police Academy •9-week program •Provides an overview of SBPD policies and procedures •Current session began 8/8/23 If interested in participating: •Future sessions in Spring & Fall 2024 Topics covered include: •Hands-on demonstrations from K-9, SWAT and the Bomb Disposal Unit •Crime Scene Processing •Shoot, Don’t Shoot simulation •Narcotics Enforcement •Patrol Operations •Communications City of South Bend Indiana SBPD Prospect Days •Expedited hiring/onboarding process •Next Prospect Day: Saturday, October 7 •SBPD's sixth one-day hiring event Recruitment & Hiring City of South Bend Indiana Measure​2023 YTD Total Number of Hires​9 Total Sworn 244 Total Number of Departures (Retired/Resigned)​15 Officer gap from most recent peak to current​ (July 2019 vs. Current​)243 vs. 244 Recruitment & Hiring City of South Bend Indiana Recruitment & Hiring March 2023 June 2023 9% Female 10.4% Female 10% African- American 9.6% African- American 8% Hispanic 7.2% Hispanic City of South Bend Indiana Data Review City of South Bend Indiana 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 – Aug 23 2022 Total 2021 Total2023 YTD 2022 YTD 533 Incidents 617 Incidents 50 Victims 89 Victims 461 Guns 325 Guns Gun Violence Snapshot City of South Bend Indiana 1 2 4 36 5 1 2 36 5 4 Gun Violence Breakdown 2023 YTD Takeaways: •There is a 41% decrease in gun violence victims compared to the average over the previous 4 years. •Compared to the same time frame in 2022, there are five fewer fatal victims •2023 YTD: 12 Fatal •2022 YTD: 17 Fatal •The majority of shootings involving a victim continue to be Group Member Involved (GMI) •2023 YTD: 62% GMI •2019 – 2023: 59% GMI *Totals reflect year to date counts Jan 1 – Aug 23 89 78 93 77 89 78 93 77 121712168 (5 Year) (5 Year) City of South Bend Indiana October 2021- August 2023 Murder Investigations Resolved 30 Open 9 Total Death Investigations 58 Total Murder Victims 42 SBPD Death Investigations Update City of South Bend Indiana Geofencing Campaign Results •Three separate campaigns: April, May & June •Each campaign resulted in 40,000 impressions near crime scene •Efforts contributed to overall increased tips and record-breaking March & May Victory Over Violence Reminder •Up to $1,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest or solving of a felony crime committed with a firearm •Eight rewards authorized; 11 firearms recovered Michiana Crime Stoppers Update City of South Bend Indiana Traffic Enforcement •Enhancing traffic enforcement to address community concerns •From Q1 to Q2, the daily average for traffic stops increased by 40.5% •Staffing increase from end of 2022 to now (231 vs. 244) has allowed for increased enforcement Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Traffic Stops*2,101 2,966 Daily Average 23.2 32.6 Percent Change 40.5% *These are traffic violations only City of South Bend Indiana Business Security Assessment •Open to South Bend businesses •Provides guidance on: •Security camera installation or upgrades •Video storage •Internet speed requirements for video streaming •Power and cabling needs •Placement •Sync South Bend participation southbendin.gov/business-security-assessment Sync South Bend Update City of South Bend Indiana Strategies & Programs City of South Bend Indiana 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 Flock LPR City of South Bend Indiana Measure 2023 YTD Motor Vehicle Thefts 18 Aggravated Assaults with Firearm 4 Homicide Investigations 3 Theft Investigations 7 Wanted Parties 1 Robbery 2 Other 4 Total 39 Snapshot of FLOCK Case Assists City of South Bend Indiana Shot Spotter Connect 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 City of South Bend Indiana Measure 2023 YTD Total number of Shot Spotter missions 16,640 Average number of missions per day 72 Missions completed 98.1% Shot Spotter Connect Missions City of South Bend Indiana Have feedback or further questions? South Bend Police Department Ashley O’Chap (574) 235-7527 City of South Bend Indiana Events & Engagement City of South Bend Indiana Wednesday 14 Sept Monthly Community Crime Stat Meetings •2nd Wednesday of the month •6:30 pm, SBPD Auditorium Saturday 7 Oct SBPD Prospect Day •Applications due October 2 Tuesday 24 Oct Cops & Goblins •5:00pm, Four Winds Field •Free tickets and table registration to come in Sept. Sat - Sun 9-10 Sept Fusion Fest •SBPD will have an info booth Upcoming Community Engagement Events City of South Bend Indiana City of South Bend Indiana Public Safety Update City of South Bend August 24, 2023