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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 Q2 Public Safety Update_5-9-22Public Safety Update City of South Bend May 26, 2022 Welcome 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 Homicide Investigations The South Bend Police Department took over homicide investigations from the Metro Homicide Unit on October 15th, 2021. Since then: •12 homicide investigations/incidents (14 victims) •6 have resulted in arrests and charges •6 remain under investigation, all but one have suspect identified SBPD inherited 56 cases from the past 10 years that are unresolved and being revisited. Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement Michiana Crime Stoppers Cold cases featured weekly on WNDU Update on Victory Over Violence program •Implemented on February 1 •Four $1,000 rewards paid out •Six firearms recovered Increased payout for homicide tips •Implemented on January 4 •$2,500 reward Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement Real-time Crime Center •Investments in public safety technology and infrastructure to support real-time analysis •Aiming to partner with local businesses •Additional non-sworn crime analysts •Modeling best practices from Atlanta, Lexington, Cleveland, Detroit Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement ...I am convinced South Bend needs a real-time crime center. As we look to partner with businesses and residents to maximize its’ impact over time, I hope to have a pilot demonstration up and running by the end of the year." - Mayor Mueller at the 2022 State of the City Address Value for City Residents Other Announcements – Summer Safety Today is the last day of school for SBCSC students •Though bus traffic will decrease, summer school begins June 6 •Be mindful of more children at play during the day Use caution on the roads •Summertime brings more pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles on city streets Enjoy our parks safely •Parks and other public spaces have rules in place to prevent injury and/or harm Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement South Bend PAL Summer Camps South Bend Police Athletic League Summer Sports Camps •Kicks off on June 6 •All-Sports Camp, Tennis & Swimming •Spots still available for each camp except swimming •Visit SouthBendPAL.org to sign up 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 **Year to Date reflects previous year counts through May 25th Gun Violence Breakdown 2022 has fewer total shooting victims than this time last year *Counts do not include suicides, accidental shootings, or shootings that have been determined as self-defense* Non-fatal and Group Member Involved shootings are the highest proportion of shootings over this period Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement Takeaways Historic Since 2018 1 2 4 36 5 1 2 4 36 5 Strategies & Programs 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 Since Oct 1st Total number of Shot Spotter missions 15,264 Average number of missions per day 72/day Personnel time per mission 20 minutes Missions completed 90% (13,754) Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement Shot Spotter Connect 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 Since Aug 2021 Motor Vehicle Thefts 41 Aggravated Assaults with Firearm 12 Homicide Investigations 7 Theft Investigations 13 Wanted Parties 10 TOTAL SUCCESSES: 96 Police Officer Recruitment Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement Measure 2022 YTD Total number of hires 17 Additional swear-ins by July 2 (lateral) Additional hires by August 10 Total number of departures (retired/resigned)14 Officer gap from most recent peak to current July 2019 vs. Current (243 vs.219) Police Officer Recruitment - Diversity Announcements Data Review Strategies & Programs Events & Engagement Trend 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 Saturday 04 June Sunburst Races •Race begins at Four Winds Field •Finish line at Notre Dame Stadium Friday 24 June SBPD Summer Prospect Days •Expedited hiring event •Second option: Saturday, July 16 Tuesday 02 August National Night Out Against Crime •More details to come! Wednesday 08 June Monthly Public Crime Stat Meetings •Second Wednesday of the month •6:30 pm, SBPD Auditorium Public Safety Update City of South Bend May 26, 2022