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1 2 3 4 5 6 10 12 THE HONORABLE CHARLIE A. DOOLEY County Executive MR. ROBERT P. MCCULLOCH Prosecuting Attorney COLONEL PATRICK TWARDOWSKI, Chairman St Louis County Board of Police Commissioners COLONEL JERRY LEE, Chief of Police St. Louis County Police Department COMMAND STAFF MEMBERS Photos and Assignments A 50-Year History Accomplishments and Milestones ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Assignments and Management Overview OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE Intelligence Unit Municipal Services Unit DIVISION OF PATROL Major Tim E. Fitch, Commanding Officer DIVISION OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS Major Robert Trittler, Commanding Officer DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION Major Ted Hylla, Commanding Officer DIVISION OF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT Major David Pudlowski, Commanding Officer PERFORMANCE MEASURES Statistical and Performance Reports REVENUES & BUDGETS Goals and Objectives PROFESSIONALISM Service and Awards IN THE During World War I, Americans were joining newly formed flying squadrons. A commander commissioned coins to be struck of solid bronze and, in tribute to his newfound brotherhood, he presented one to each of his men. Shortly after receiving a coin, a young pilot was shot down and captured. As a prisoner of war he was stripped of all American identification – save the coin. The young airman later escaped his captors and found a French outpost. Unfortunately, without American identification, the French believed him to be a saboteur and ordered his execution. Recalling the coin, the airman produced the unique piece and showed it to the French. He relayed its symbolism regarding his brotherhood to the American flying squadron. The French recognized the insignia on the coin and spared his life. He returned to his squadron with the telling story. The commander realized that, unknown to their enemies, this coin would identify to our allies those in service of our country. He developed a challenge to be made by any squadron member to another, which provided a reward to those who possessed the coin. The challenge served as a constant reminder to carry the coin and thus saved countless lives and reaffirmed their brotherhood. With time, the challenge has evolved into a tradition. Police Departments across this country have adopted their own unique challenge coin to signify the brotherhood found within the police family. The St. Louis County Police Welfare Association has commissioned a challenge coin for our police family. The cover depicts our challenge coin and was chosen to represent the brotherhood of our police family as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the St. Louis County Police Department. Although the designers of the first coin have been lost to history, we would like to give special thanks to Police Officer Kevin Mueller of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and Police Officer Tim Rehagen of the St. Louis County Police Department for designing our coin. 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 18 20 22 24 26 30 32 LINE OF DUTY Never to Be Forgotten CALEA Inside Back Cover 50 YEARS OF ... LEADERSHIP 1 2 3 4 MAJOR TIMOTHY E. FITCH Commanding Officer Division of Patrol CAPTAIN JON BELMAR Commander Affton Precinct Division of Patrol CAPTAIN DENNIS ELZE Commander North County Precinct Division of Patrol CAPTAIN MARION MONTELEONE Commander MetroLink Unit Division of Special Operations CAPTAIN JACK WEBB Commander Bureau of Criminal Identification Division of Criminal Investigation MAJOR TED HYLLA Commanding Officer Division of Criminal Investigation CAPTAIN GEORGE CORLESS Commander West County Precinct Division of Patrol CAPTAIN KURT FRISZ Commander Tactical Operations Unit Division of Special Operations CAPTAIN JOHN ROACH Commander Bureau of Staff Services Division of Operational Support CAPTAIN ROBERT C. YOUNG Commander Office of Emergency Management Division of Special Operations 5 MAJOR DAVID T. PUDLOWSKI Commanding Officer Division of Operational Support CAPTAIN KEN COX Commander Central County Precinct Division of Patrol CAPTAIN KEN GREGORY Director St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy Division of Operational Support CAPTAIN TERRY ROBERDS Commander South County Precinct Division of Patrol LIEUTENANT GARY BERRA Commander Municipal Services Unit Office of the Chief of Police COMMAND STAFF MAJOR ROBERT TRITTLER Commanding Officer Division of Special Operations CAPTAIN GARY L. CREWS Commander City of Wildwood Precinct Division of Patrol CAPTAIN THOMAS JACKSON Commander Bureau of Drug Enforcement Division of Criminal Investigation CAPTAIN FORREST VAN NESS Commander City of Fenton Precinct Division of Patrol LIEUTENANT CHUCK BOSCHERT Commander Intelligence Unit Office of the Chief of Police S t. Louis County was established in a proclamation signed by Governor William Clark in 1812. The region grew with communities rising up to feed the needs of those early travelers migrating west. Initially the population remained centered near the area known now as the City of St. Louis. By the mid 1800's the City gained a new status and had separated from the County. The responsibility for law enforcement within St. Louis County was scattered between the Sheriff’s Office and dozens of Constables. In addition to being fragmented, the County’s law enforcement powers were politicized, subject at times to the whims of a political patronage system that encouraged favoritism, cronyism and other abuses. political influence, each new employee declared an oath that they would not participate in political activities, with the exception of voting. The Charter Amendment also permitted the Department to negotiate contracts to provide police services to area municipalities. At the time, the St. Louis County Police Department was one of only two police agencies in the United States that could enter into such contracts. As with any new organization, the Police Department experienced some initial challenges. Municipal police departments were concerned the County’s ultimate goal was to form a single police agency with powers and authority over the entire County. Colonel Albert E. DuBois, the first Superintendent of the Department, was considered an outsider. Many local authorities did not accept his views. DuBois resigned in 1956 and Colonel Raymond W. Hensley was appointed as his successor. Colonel Hensley served the residents of the County until 1969. The first Headquarters building was located on North Meramec Street in Clayton. Although a less than ideal structure for housing a police department, a well-organized, professional law enforcement agency was established from the very beginning. By the end of the first five years, the Department had experienced significant growth. Its personnel roster had expanded from 95 to 119 commissioned officers and from 18 to 25 civilian employees. Three divisions were created to better serve the community. Many policies and procedures were developed covering all aspects of the Department. The civilian Police Board evaluated and approved all policies. The Department had its own fleet of vehicles, a system for radio communications and a filing system for maintaining records. North, South and West Patrol Districts were created which operated from newly acquired rent-free facilities. A mobile command post was acquired from the Civil Defense Agency to enhance the Department’s ability to carry out its mission of serving and protecting the citizen’s under its jurisdiction. Training was increased from a two-week course to four weeks of academy classroom training that was supplemented with additional firearms and on-the-job training. Three chaplains - one Protestant, one Catholic and one Jewish attended to the needs of the Department’s personnel. A Chief Surgeon was put in charge of the Department’s medical matters. On June 30, 1955, at 1:00 PM former Deputy Sheriffs and Constables were sworn in by the Board of Police Commissioners. fired missed the intended target, wounding another patron of the club, who happened to be the Chief Deputy Sheriff. In July 1953, the St. Louis County Council authorized the County Supervisor (now the County Executive) to appoint a citizens’ committee to “study the overall structure of law enforcement therein and report to the Council its findings, including any recommendations such Commission may choose to make with reference to the improvement of law enforcement in St. Louis County and its incorporated areas.” Thus, this group began the daunting task of reforming the County’s law enforcement system. On April 28, 1954, the Commission recommended the County Charter be amended to establish a countywide police department, with the powers and duties of the Sheriff and Constables transferred to the new agency. In response to the Commission’s findings, the citizens of St. Louis County voted to create, develop and maintain a professional police agency. A civilian review process managed by the Board of Police Commissioners was established. Rules and regulations were adopted to set forth the Department’s structure, positions, salaries and policies. The regulations included minimum qualifications for employment as well as a merit system for the promotions. On July 1, 1955, the St. Louis County Police Department was officially established to serve and protect the rights of all citizens within St. Louis County. In order to ensure the new Department remained free of 6 SERVING ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR FIFTY YEARS After WWII, many residents began calling for a reform to law enforcement. It was not easy to change a system that had become so firmly entrenched. However, the catalyst that inspired change took place in June of 1953 at a nightclub on Manchester Road. In that incident two Sheriff’s Deputies patronizing the club got into an argument over the division of reward money resulting from their recovery of a hijacked liquor truck. The argument ended in a shooting. The shots that were July 1,1955 - The St. Louis County Police Department was established with Police Headquarters located at 9 North Meramec 1955 - Colonel Albert E. DuBois was appointed as the first Superintendent of Police 1956 - Three Police District (Precinct) Stations were established During the decade of the 1960s, the St. Louis County Police Department went through a period of unprecedented growth and change. The Department’s Headquarters was moved to 227 South Central Avenue. There was now ample room for both commissioned and civilian personnel. The Bureau of Communications was also modernized during the 1960s, with the Department’s single channel radio system growing into a two-channel system. The old-fashioned tube-type radios, which frequently failed, were replaced by more reliable, modern transistor radios. Twelve-man tactical squadrons were formed in each of the Department’s three patrol districts. All officers participating in the tactical squadrons did so on a strictly volunteer basis. Officers received specialized training in order to carry out their mission. The Department also established its first K-9 unit with the assignment of three man/dog teams. In 1961, the Department uniform changed to beige jackets and brown trousers. The female uniform was also introduced and consisted of a light brown jacket and dark skirt. The first fleet of brown patrol vehicles was delivered in 1962. A St. Louis County and Municipal Training Academy was organized in January of 1964, as a cooperative effort between the County and municipal police chiefs. Later that year, the Department entered the computer age with a new Central Police Records system that debuted electronic data processing technology. In 1968, the training period for new officers was extended to six hundred hours. The Department also became one of the first in the nation to include college credit hours as part of the training program. In 1969, Colonel Robert J. diGrazia was appointed as the new Superintendent of the Department. The decade had concluded with the development of more programs and services, improved training for officers and technological advances in both record keeping and communications. The 1970s was a decade of even greater change. The population was growing and St. Louis County was becoming more urbanized. One of the Department’s top priorities was to establish permanent facilities for each of its five precincts. Colonel G.H. Kleinknecht was appointed Superintendent of the Department in 1973, and served until 1990. Colonel Kleinknecht remained committed to maintaining a progressive stance by acquiring new equipment as well as keeping up with technological innovations. The Bureau of Communications continued to grow by installing three additional channels, two car-to-car channels and numerous remote receivers. The Department’s records system also underwent significant improvements. By the end of the decade police records were fully automated and computerized. The Department’s firearms range was moved to its current location The Department established its first K-9 unit with the assignment of three man/dog teams in 1960. near Interstate 44 and Antire Road. The Bureau of Tactical Operations was formed and trained to resolve and remove people from barricaded situations. Additional duties included providing security for dignitaries and participating in special enforcement programs throughout the County. The Bureau of Flight Operations was introduced to provide aerial support for ground units and a rapid response during emergencies. The availability of aerial assistance to the law enforcement community has greatly increased our service capacity. The Department’s personal car program was introduced in 1975 and later expanded to all precincts. By allowing officers to take police vehicles to their residences, the Department not only increased visibility but also enhanced the safety of both the citizens and employees across the County. In that same year, for the first time in Department history, all uniforms were issued by the Department’s uniform supply program. Prior to this the officers were responsible for purchasing and maintaining their own equipment. The traditional female uniform was replaced with trousers, shirt and tie. In 1976, the first Annual Uniform Day was organized and held at Police Headquarters. The following year the police chaplains organized the first Annual Prayer Breakfast. This event proved to be a great success and comfort to colleagues and the families of fallen officers. 7 The Department’s first uniform inspection held at Shaw Park. 1956 - Colonel Raymond W. Hensley appointed Superintendent of the Department 1957 - The St. Louis County Police Academy was established in Jefferson Barracks. Each new officer received 160 hours of training (4 weeks) The Department also began participation in the Law Enforcement Explorer Program which allows young men and women to explore career opportunities in the field of law enforcement by receiving training and working with officers on patrol. At the end of the decade, the Board of Police Commissioners remained at the forefront of the Department. The Superintendent of Police continued to report directly to the Board, however, with the addition of the Division of Auxiliary Services and the Division of Administration, the number of Divisions reporting to the Superintendent increased from three to five. In 1980, the Department celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary. The growth and development was far beyond the expectations St. Louis County Government and the citizens of the County had foreseen. The Department’s manpower stood at 562 commissioned officers and 189 civilian employees. There were five fully staffed precinct stations. The County’s fleet, which started out with 20 well-worn cars, had grown to 343 sedans and 25 vans and trucks. Training of the Department’s newly appointed officers consisted of a sixteen-week academy, which was followed by a ten-week assignment with a Field Training Officer. Training was also improved for current officers. Each County Officer was required to attend specially designed in-service training classes as well as professional firearms training and qualification. The Bureau of Communications was upgraded significantly with the incorporation of the 911 emergency telephone system, automated call distributor and the Computer Aided Dispatch System. Officers, detectives and supervisors alike also benefited from the development of our Computer Assisted Report Entry system. The CARE system is a computer-based records management system, which made the handling of massive numbers of reports more efficient. In 1988 the Department received national recognition from the Ford Foundation Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government’s highly respected “Innovations in State and Local Government Award”. The Bureau of Identification also took advantage of new technology that improved the ability to collect, process and analyze crime scene evidence. The computerization of fingerprint files greatly increased the Department’s ability to identify perpetrators. In the early 1990s came the appointment of Colonel Ronald A. Battelle as Superintendent of Police. Colonel Battelle began using the title of Chief of Police shortly after his appointment. Chief Battelle was the first Superintendent to be promoted to this position from within the ranks of the Department. Realizing it was imperative, the Department adopted a far-reaching regional approach to crime issues. Chief Battelle set a new course for the Department. He strived to develop better relationships with all of the area’s law enforcement agencies in order to work together to achieve a common goal: making St. Louis County a safe and secure place for all of its citizens. The Department’s logo was changed to reflect its primary mission, “To Serve and Protect.” The Municipal Services Unit was created to enhance the coordination and delivery of the Department’s services to local law enforcement agencies, as well as identifying areas in which the Department could expand services to the County’s municipalities. Community Service Officers were assigned to each precinct, with the primary duty to make public appearances at schools, businesses and community organizations. The Department also initiated the Neighborhood Watch Program. The Community Service Officer worked with groups of residents from neighborhoods who became the “eyes and ears” within their neighborhoods, helping to reduce crime. By 1993, the Department managed more than 450 neighborhood watch groups. A Neighborhood Policing philosophy was instituted and patrol officers were assigned to a specific area so that they could better resolve problems within the community. The Department established an Intelligence Unit, operating and reporting directly to the Chief’s Office. The function of the Intelligence Unit was to investigate organized crime and gather information on events relevant to law enforcement in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area as a whole. The Combined Urban Fugitive Force (CUFF) was also organized under the Intelligence Unit. The unit was comprised of officers from St. Louis County, as well as officers from federal, county and municipal police agencies. CUFF’s primary objective was to increase the apprehension rate of persons who had been charged with felony crimes. The Bureau of Communications received multi-channel transistorized radios replacing the old style tube-type models. 8 SERVING ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR FIFTY YEARS The Ride-Along program was instituted which allowed citizens to observe officers at work by accompanying them on patrol. Citizens gain valuable insight by interacting with the officers while on their daily patrol. The Office of Civil Preparedness was created to deal with disasters both natural and manmade. The Office of Civil Preparedness provided tornado safety programs, civil preparedness training programs, maintained a list of emergency resources, coordinated the handling of disasters and large scale emergencies, and maintained the County’s emergency warning system. 1959 - Alaska and Hawaii become our country’s 49th and 50th States 1959 - The Department received its first RADAR unit, which was used by the Traffic Bureau 1960 - The Department’s first canine unit was established and the first polygraph examination was administered The Office of Emergency Management (formerly the Office of Civil Preparedness) continued to develop plans and provide training for dealing with disasters. The County’s Emergency Warning System had grown from 18 sirens, when introduced in the 1950s, to 205, providing more effective coverage for the County’s growing number of residents. The Division of Criminal Investigation developed an enviable record for solving crimes, a record that exceeded the national average and earned the respect and admiration of other law enforcement agencies throughout the country. The clearance rate in 1990 for murders was one hundred percent. The Department established the Bicycle Patrol Program as part of its community policing effort. Asset forfeiture funds seized from drug operations were used to purchase all-terrain police bicycles for use by specially trained officers. A Citizen Police Academy was developed to promote understanding and cooperation between the Department and the people it served. Because of the overall success of the Citizen Police Academy the Department created a Teen Academy, which has also experienced great success. Recognizing the problem with drug trafficking in the County, the Department reinstated the K-9 Unit to assist in the detection and investigation of illegal drugs. Due to a rising trend of gang activity in the County, a position was created for a Gang Task Force coordinator within the Bureau of Drug Enforcement. An undercover drug enforcement team was formed to combat the growing threat of illegal drug trafficking within St. Louis County. The basic training course for new officers was increased from 640 to 800 hours. To improve firearms training, the Department purchased a mobile pistol range. The Bureau of Crimes Against Persons formed the Domestic Violence Unit in 1995, which offered continuous support services to victims of domestic violence. Detectives in the Unit also review and track incidents of domestic violence, elderly abuse and incidents of stalking. In 1995, the Department initiated a pilot program, placing uniformed officers in area schools as School Resource Officers and established a 24-hour SAFE Schools Hotline to address concerns within our school setting. Later that year, the St. Louis County Police Retiree’s Association was created giving those instrumental in the Department’s formation an opportunity to remain involved in the organization. The association meets 5-7 times a year and holds luncheons and picnics for their members and families. In 1998, the Department received a Certificate of Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The Department is the largest local law enforcement agency in the State of Missouri to receive the CALEA accreditation. CALEA certification consists of a comprehensive review of policies and operations. Only four hundred fifty of the country’s seventeen thousand law enforcement agencies have achieved this accreditation. The Department continued to embrace technological advances to improve the quality of police work. The Department is now operating on its third-generation During the late 1970s, organized crime began to use car bombs. The Department acquired new equipment to safely dispose of explosives. of Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD). Patrol cars are equipped with computers, and the Department’s MOBILENET system provides officers with access to criminal records, digitized mug shots and police report files. The Crime Lab has also been a beneficiary of new technology, ranging from state-of-the-art DNA examination to DRUGFIRE, which is a firearms identification program. Colonel Ron Battelle retired from the Department on June 1, 2004, and Colonel Jerry Lee became the new Chief of Police. Of Chief Lee’s appointment, Colonel Patrick Twardowski, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners stated: “We knew from the onset of the process that we wanted to promote from within the ranks of the County Police. Chief Battelle has accomplished so much for the County Police and we wanted to continue the progress that we have made over the last 15 years. We recognized that with our outstanding Command Staff we could find several qualified applicants… Major Lee was selected to be the next St. Louis County Police Chief because of his tremendous leadership skills, vast experience and strong commitment to the citizens of St. Louis County. I look forward to working closely with Chief Lee as he prepares the County Police not only for our fiftieth anniversary, but for a future of continued community cooperation and respect.” Chief Lee began immediately to plan for the future. The pages that follow are examples of the continuing professionalism, planning and progress made under the guidance and leadership of Chief Jerry Lee. 9 The Bureau of Flight Operations was introduced by the Department to provide aerial support for ground units. 1961 - The Department uniform was changed to a beige jacket and dark brown trousers 1962 - Headquarters moved to 227 South Central Avenue he Department’s first Annual Report (below) posted an organizational chart which was created to provide a visual representation of all levels of command as well as units T accountable and responsible for the delivery of specific services. The cover letter for the 1955-56 Annual Report closed with this assurance: "We enter this next year with the solemn promise that all persons regardless of race, color or creed, will be accorded their rights and privileges, as we stand as a bulwark between the lawless and the law-abiding." DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI 1955-1956 BOARD OF The 10th Anniversary Annual Report posted an updated organizational chart. Although the chart revealed minor changes, the cover letter closed with this promise: "We pledge our continuing effort to constantly strive to improve the Department and to increase its efficiency and standards of service to the citizens of St. Louis County." The 25th Anniversary Annual Report listed an organizational chart comprised of five divisions and bureaus designed to be responsible to the residents and businesses of St. Louis County. The County Executive provided a letter sharing these words: "Your task has become more demanding and difficult over the years. But the County Police has demonstrated its professionalism and commitment to serving the citizens of the County efficiently and courteously. Members of the St. Louis County Police Department are to be commended for their faithful performance of duty and for ensuring the safety and welfare of the citizens of St. Louis County for these 25 years. You have done an outstanding job." As we report and celebrate the 50th Anniversary, the Department’s organizational chart reflects the structure and development necessary to provide the delivery of the very best and most professional law enforcement service in the State. Our message remains true to our original promise as reflected in our Mission Statement and Statement of Values. In Chief Lee’s cover letter to the Board of Police Commissioners and citizens of St. Louis County, he conveys this message: "Fundamental to the first report was a promise that the Department would progress towards professionalized services and attain a record of achievements. There is every reason for us to take pride in what our Department has accomplished over the past five decades in bringing professional law enforcement to the citizens we gladly serve." This report provides a record of our unrelenting call to professionalism, the significant achievements we have made and our unwavering commitment to serve those who have chosen to live, work or raise a family in St. Louis County, Missouri. POLICE COMMISSIONERS OF SUPERINTENDENT POLICE OF DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT POLICE OPERATIONS DIVISION CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION STAFF SERVICES & INSPECTION DIVISION BUDGET PERSONNEL & PLANNING CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE 10 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS INFORMATION & COMPLAINTS POLICE REPORTS HOMICIDE RAPE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS BURGLARY & LARCENY ROBBERIES AUTO THEFTS COMMUNICATIONS UNIFORMED PATROL PAYROLL PURCHASE & SUPPLY PLANNING & RESEARCH SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS VICE, LIQUOR, GAMBLING, NARCOTICS INSPECTORS FUNCTIONS I. D. CRIMINAL DIVISION 1962 - The first fleet of brown patrol vehicles was delivered 1963 - President Kennedy is shot and killed in Dallas 1963 - Missouri Senate Bill 35 becomes law requiring every County municipality to submit all arrest and crime information to the County Police Department 11 1964 - IBM automated computer technology arrives as the Central Police Records center begins processing data electronically 1964 - The St. Louis County and Municipal Training Academy was established to provide 216 hours of instruction (just over 5 weeks) I t is the mission of the Intelligence Unit to provide tactical and strategic information on the existence, identities and capabilities of criminal suspects and enterprises. The unit is responsible for the collection, collation and analysis of information on all phases of criminal activity, as well as the maintenance of confidential files on known criminals and the dissemination of criminal intelligence information to affected units within the Department and other law enforcement agencies. The nature of the information gathered by the Intelligence Unit is often sensitive and requires a high level of confidentiality. Because of this, the Commander of the Intelligence Unit reports directly to the Chief of Police, providing him with the knowledge and information necessary to make informed judgments and take appropriate actions to effectively counter and control criminal activity within St. Louis County. The primary focus of the Intelligence Unit is on organized crime, public corruption and terrorism, as well as groups that seek to cause public disorder. The existence of organized 12 INTELLIGENCE UNIT criminal enterprises (traditional organized crime, gangs or terrorists) makes it necessary for law enforcement to proactively gather and analyze data. The traditional reactive approach to crime control is not always effective when dealing with the scope and nature of organized criminal enterprises. The ability to retain data and review material is a necessary tool in combating these criminal groups. Toward that end, the Intelligence Unit works closely with federal law enforcement agencies. Members of the Intelligence Unit are detached to various federal task forces, including the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, the FBI Public Corruption Task Force, the FBI Metropolitan Fugitive Task Force, the IRS Financial Investigations Task Force and the Social Security Administration’s Cooperative Disability Investigation Unit. The Intelligence Unit also functions in a support role, providing monitoring and surveillance equipment to other units. As technology progresses and criminals gain access to more sophisticated equipment, it is important for law enforcement to keep pace with these advances. The Intelligence Unit endeavors to maintain state-of-the-art surveillance systems, and offers technical assistance to agencies that request it. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, information sharing has been propelled to the forefront as a priority in law enforcement. The Intelligence Unit works closely with international organizations, such as LEIU (Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit) and IALEIA (International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts) to foster the exchange of information among agencies. The Unit is also a participant in R-DEx, (Regional Data Exchange), a pilot program housed in the St. Louis FBI office, that is expected to become the model for a national program of information sharing between federal, state and local law enforcement. A sophisticated array of covert surveillance equipment allows detectives to quickly capture evidence in sensitive investigations. 1965 - A second police radio-dispatching channel was added 1966 - Supreme Court decides Miranda v. Arizona – Miranda Rights are developed 1966 - The Department began to conduct forensic examinations of evidence The Commander of the Municipal Services Unit reports directly to Colonel Jerry Lee, the Chief of Police. Members assigned to the Unit serve as liaison officers working closely with law enforcement and other governmental agencies throughout Missouri and Illinois to deliver professional and quality law enforcement services. In addition to the liaison relationship with other agencies, the Municipal Services Unit prepares and maintains contracts for a variety of services. During the year of its inception in 1955, the St. Louis County Police Department became the second county in the nation authorized to formally establish contractual partnerships. Throughout our 50 years, contracting remains an important facet of the Department’s philosophy of providing professional services. Our contracting staff works very closely with municipal leaders to customize and pinpoint the delivery of various police services to meet the needs of the requesting agency. No two agencies are exactly alike, and the satisfaction of the contracting partner is our utmost priority. Today, the St. Louis County Police Department is the largest provider of contracted law enforcement services in the State of Missouri contracting with 71 agencies for a variety of services. Listed on the adjacent map are the contracted services for Patrol, dispatching and our record management system known as Computer Assisted Report Entry (CARE). Through the Municipal Services Unit, Chief Lee provides support functions to all municipal departments. All four divisions: Patrol, Special Operations, Criminal Investigation and Operational Support are effectively utilized. Some examples are: the ability to provide patrol during emergencies or special needs; tactical officers to respond to hostage or barricaded subject calls; a state of the art crime laboratory and investigative assistance for major crimes such as murder, rape or child abuse; and the ability to answer re-routed 911 calls countywide. The Municipal Services Unit also commands the Media Relations officer. The primary responsibility of the Media Relations officer is to distribute information reflecting the activities and performance of the Department to the public by way of print, broadcast and electronic media. Vital to this objective is the Department’s Internet site, press releases, "Priority One" cable channel program and the inter-department bi-weekly newsletter. POLICE SERVICE AGREEMENTS ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 15. 16. 17. 18. 21. 23. 28. 29. 30. 32. Ballwin Bella Villa Bellefontaine Neighbors Bellerive Bel-Nor Bel-Ridge Berkeley Black Jack Breckenridge Hills Charlack Chesterfield Clarkson Valley Clayton Country Life Acres Creve Coeur Ellisville Eureka Fenton Flordell Hills 9 St. Louis County, Missouri 7 45 91 10 72 6 64 4 5 55 56 57 54 44 32 63 3 67 37. 38. 39. 40. 42. 44. 45. 48. 49. 51. 52. 54. 55. 56. 57. 63. 64. 66. 67. 69. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 78. 79. 80. 81. 83. 85. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. Grantwood Village Green Park Greendale Hanley Hills Hillsdale Jennings Kinloch Lakeshire Mackenzie Maplewood Marlborough Moline Acres Normandy Northwoods Norwood Court Pasadena Hills Pasadena Park Richmond Heights Riverview Shrewsbury St. George St. John Sunset Hills Sycamore Hills Town & Country Twin Oaks Uplands Park Valley Park Velda City Velda Village Hills Vinita Terrace Webster Groves Westwood Wilbur Park Wildwood Winchester Woodson Terrace 74 15 83 40 16 17 1 90 85 76 79 30 73 37 38 75 21 89 28 23 87 18 78 39 80 81 42 66 51 69 52 48 71 2 49 88 13 MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNIT 29 SERVICE TYPE PATROL DISPATCH & CARE DISPATCH ONLY CARE ONLY Map Created By: St. Louis County Police March, 2005 1967 - Officers receive college credit for completing the County and Municipal Training Academy 1968 - Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis F 14 DIVISION OF PATROL rom our first days of service, the St. Louis County Police Department has provided a uniform patrol presence spanning 369.75 square miles across unincorporated St. Louis County. In fact, most agree that this is the primary and fundamental function of any police department. While much has changed in the last 50 years, the County Police continues to maintain this unwavering commitment to the community through the benefit and organizational structure provided by the Division of Patrol. What began with nine cars patrolling a vastly rural area with only four municipal service agreements has been transformed into a 390-officer division that maintains patrol coverage seven days a week, 365 days a year to all of unincorporated St. Louis County, 28 municipalities and local school districts whose elected officials have chosen the St. Louis County Police as their exclusive local law enforcement provider. The Division of Patrol’s Commanding Officer, Major Tim Fitch, leads from a central office in Police Headquarters located at 7900 Forsyth Blvd. The Division operates from seven precinct stations designed and strategically placed geographically throughout St. Louis County to assure a rapid response to calls for service, quality of life concerns or problems a community may have. The Division of Patrol maintains 285 fully marked patrol cars equipped with state-of-the-art radios, radar guns, digital video cameras and wireless in-car computers. Many of these cars are utilized as part of the Resident Officer Program that allows officers to take their patrol cars home to neighborhoods across St. Louis County. At any given time during a 24-hour period there are between 80 to 100 on-duty officers patrolling neighborhoods and business areas, alert for any criminal activity and responding to 911 emergency and other radio calls. In many ways the Division would be recognizable to a patrolman of years past, but there have been several initiatives during the past five years that have kept the Division of Patrol responsive to the ever changing needs of the community. In 2002, the Department recognized the need to reorganize the West County Precinct boundaries into a more efficient and manageable size. The Precinct had existed for over a decade in an area that encompassed the central corridor of St. Louis County stretching primarily from Interstate 70 to the north, Interstate 44 to the south, Wellston to the east and Franklin County to the west. To increase efficiencies and improve the delivery of service, the precinct was divided, supervision was increased and officers were reallocated to the new precinct commands. A graduating class from one of our Citizen Police Academies. To complete this reorganization, the Central County Precinct was dedicated in April of 2003, and is located at the intersection of Ashby and Warson Roads. The newly emerging West County Precinct was relocated near the geographical center of that area adjacent to Big Bend and Sulphur Springs Roads. The Police Department now has seven County and Municipal Precinct stations as well as 13 local neighborhood police stations. Maintaining a close relationship with neighborhoods across St. Louis County is critical to our mission. The Neighborhood Policing initiatives of the 1990s, spawned many innovative partnerships. The introduction of Citizen Police Academies was one such partnership. As a result of sharing information with residents about features of the Department, Citizen Police Academy graduates formed several alumni associations. Their membership continues to grow as they volunteer and contribute assistance to the Department with community and special events. Perhaps the most notable initiative during the last five years has been the formation, development and implementation of the Crisis Intervention Team, recognized region wide as “CIT”. Realizing that the nature of police work often places officers in contact with individuals who are in a state of mental crisis, the Department worked collaboratively with leading hospitals, doctors and the Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis to develop Motorcycle officers provide traffic enforcement as well as escorts for community events. 1968 - The Latent Fingerprint section began evaluating fingerprint evidence while academy training is increased to 600 hours of instruction (15 weeks) 1968 - An additional dispatching channel was added to support the 43 municipal police departments contracting for communication services 1969 - County & Municipal Academy merge with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to create the Greater St. Louis Police Training Academy CIT officers may refer these subjects or their families to agencies that can offer long-term treatment or to a special mental health court designed to address individual needs. Other Division successes include the upgrade and addition of several new pieces of equipment that assist patrol officers in their duties. The first was the acquisition of Tasers for selected officers within the Division. Tasers are capable of deploying a high voltage electrical charge to a violent suspect. Although quite painful, this technology does not injure resistive individuals. The resulting muscular incapacitation lasts for several seconds and affords the officer an opportunity to address the threatening encounter without having to resort to the use of greater levels of force. To become familiar with its operation and capabilities, officers certified to carry and use the Taser may be voluntarily exposed to the stun. Only trained officers specifically assigned to CIT are equipped with the Taser. Secondly, the Division continues to replace the Department shotguns with modern .223 caliber patrol rifles. These rifles are more accurate, deliver increased ballistic effectiveness, and are lighter and easier to operate for most officers. Many of the shotguns that are taken out of service have been refitted for the sole purpose of deploying the less-lethal projectiles that may be used under special circumstances. Lastly, the Division is beginning to equip marked patrol cars with new state of the art digital audio/visual cameras. This equipment has the ability to record what is happening in front of and inside the patrol car, and can record the audio conversations of officers inside and well outside of their cars. This equipment serves to strengthen the partnership the Police Department has with our law-abiding community. Across the country, the collection of video recording encounters has served to enhance prosecution of criminal cases, reduce complaints and act as a training tool to evaluate, address and increase the effectiveness of the officers assigned to the division. All of the newly described equipment has been purchased through the benefit of U.S. Congressional grants, COPS Technology grants or drug asset forfeitures. Patrol canines have realized a growth within the Division of Patrol over the last five years. At the end of 2004, the Division had six police dogs assigned to handlers who have responsibilities throughout the county. These dogs are certified as narcotic dogs that can easily identify and alert illicit drugs. Three of these canines are patrol dogs that are trained to assist with building searches, crowd control and suspect/lost person searches as well as narcotics identification. These animals are a tremendous asset in that they bring innate and acute senses to bear, which assist officers in oftentimes dangerous situations. The Division of Patrol continuously strives to improve the service we provide to the citizens of St. Louis County through the use of a Divisional Strategic Plan. Past strategic plans have been a template to the enhancements and successes achieved throughout the division. In addition to maintaining the Department’s commitment to provide lasting solutions to problems that affect our community, the Division has placed future emphasis on the continuing implementation of the in-car cameras, upgrading the equipment officers use daily and developing policy and procedures that foster and promote the professional uniformed presence that has been known throughout St. Louis County for the past 50 years. One of 7 Precinct Stations, the Central County Precinct is our newest addition. effective protocols to resolve the complex and often critical situations experienced by those in need of immediate help. The Department developed a partnership with the Behavior Health Response organization to educate emergency room personnel about the unique needs of those in mental crisis. Together, patrol officers were trained and certified to identify and recognize different mental illnesses that may be encountered during a tour of duty and to follow protocols that have been proven successful in providing the most effective path to not only relieve the immediate crisis but to set in motion a process for on-going medical attention. The St. Louis County Police Department has been a leader in the region by establishing the first CIT officers in precincts and coordinating training to municipal departments. Officers are nominated by their watch commanders and approved by the precinct captain to attend intensive CIT training. The officers receive 40 hours of classroom and practical training and participate in quarterly debriefings to critique their effectiveness. Currently over 100 officers assigned to the Division of Patrol are certified as CIT officers. On a daily basis these officers respond to calls ranging from disturbances, to attempt suicides and assaults. 15 1969 - Colonel Robert J. diGrazia appointed as Superintendent of the Department 1970 - The Bureau of Flight Operations was introduced to provide air support I n response to increased responsibilities and authorized staffing, the Division of Patrol’s Bureau of Special Operations became a separate division of the Department in August 2004. The former Commander of the Bureau of Special Operations, Captain Robert Trittler, was promoted to the rank of Major and named Commanding Officer of the new Division. The Division consists of six specialized units, the Office of Emergency Management and the Office of the Chaplains. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for supporting St Louis County Government through emergency planning, training and preparedness exercises regarding disasters that may affect our communities. Tactical Operations officers maintain 24-hour readiness to deal with hostage situations, armed and barricaded subjects as well as executing search warrants. routes. With the opening of the mid-county expansion in 2006, an additional ten officers will be added to the Unit. TACTICAL OPERATIONS UNIT The Tactical Operations Unit is the region’s only fully dedicated Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and maintains a high degree of readiness to serve the Department in a variety of situations. Eighteen police officers, two sergeants and a captain maintain 24-hour readiness to meet the tactical or special needs of our Department or any requesting agency. The Unit is capable of dealing with hostage situations, armed and barricaded subjects, suicidal persons and executes all search warrants issued in St. Louis County. Other duties include dignitary protection such as Presidential motorcades, crowd control, coordinating large-scale ground searches, funeral escorts for prominent citizens and honor guards at funerals and other special functions. The Tactical Operations Unit continually updates and maintains the latest in tactical equipment, technology and training, enabling it to successfully complete any mission in the safest manner possible, thus retaining its rich tradition of being one of the finest tactical units in the nation. AIR SUPPORT UNIT The Air Support Unit, initially organized as the Flight Operations Unit in 1971, merged with the Tactical Operations Unit in 1989. In 2004, Chief Ron Battelle and his successor, Chief Jerry Lee, explored options to revitalize Emergency Response Team (HMERT), focuses on hazardous materials safety and issues throughout the County. In 1998, Homeland Security became part of the Office’s responsibilities. The Office and the LEPC have managed all federal homeland security grants to St Louis County that pertain to the enhancement of emergency response capabilities within our public safety community. This effort includes coordinating multi-agency emergency planning, training, exercising, preparedness and response to a potential terrorist event in St Louis County. METROLINK UNIT Established in 1993, with the opening of the MetroLink light 16 DIVISION OF SPECIAL Coordination and support is OPERATIONS provided to the various units within the Department for the pre-event planning of special events, such as the Presidential Debate, Papal Visit, multi-agency exercises and large community events. The Office provides leadership on the St Louis County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) which, in partnership with local fire agencies, emergency medical services and the St Louis County Hazardous Materials rail system, the MetroLink Unit is commanded by a St. Louis County captain and is a cooperative effort with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the St. Clair County, Illinois, Sheriff’s Department. It has grown from an initial cadre of 12 officers to a complement of 40. The Unit is responsible for the safety and security of 38 miles of right-of-way, extending from Lambert International Airport in Missouri to Scott Air Force Base in Illinois and approximately 14,000,000 passengers annually. It also provides support functions at special events such as Fair St. Louis, professional sports contests, parades, concerts and festivals directly served by MetroLink Since 1998, the Office of Emergency Management has been responsible for addressing public safety concerns arising from Homeland Security issues. 1971 - Voting age is lowered to 18 via the 26th Amendment 1972 - Police Headquarters is moved to the old County Courts building at 7900 Forsyth Blvd. 1973 - Bureau of Tactical Operations was established 24-hour patrol presence and support for the County’s general aviation airport. This Detail also provides security for special events and dignitaries arriving and departing via private aircraft. In addition, it performs an integral function in the credentialing system for access control to the airport property. Being one of the first police units employed in this capacity, it has received numerous inquiries from throughout the nation regarding its organization and procedures. In partnership with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, the Air Support Unit operates 5 helicopters and one fixed wing aircraft to provide aerial surveillances, searches and water rescues. inception, the Unit has issued over 20,000 citations and, with the periodic use of sobriety checkpoints, has arrested over 500 intoxicated drivers. Long-range goals call for increased staffing, allowing multiple shifts to improve enforcement coverage and greater visibility, thus leading to safe driving compliance by the motoring public and a reduction in vehicle related fatalities and serious injuries. OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAINS The Office of the Chaplains provides spiritual counseling and assistance to members of the Department and their families as requested. The Chaplains maintain a presence at all Department functions, including the Annual Memorial Breakfast and Service, and routinely visit the precincts for “ride on patrol” with the officers. the Unit and identify ways of becoming more cost effective. A consolidated flight Unit was initiated by merging operations with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department. The Air Support Unit consists of one St. Louis County and one St. Louis Metropolitan sergeant; four St. Louis County, four St. Louis Metropolitan police officers and one St. Charles County deputy. The Unit is equipped with five helicopters utilizing the latest in night vision and G.I.S. technology, and one fixed wing aircraft. These resources enhance our ability to provide services which include aerial surveillances and searches as well as high-rise building and swift water rescue. Additionally, the Unit routinely monitors major industrial installations and infrastructure that may be potential terrorist targets. The Metro Airborne Law Enforcement Foundation, enlisting local area corporate sponsors, is in place to ensure that this valuable resource will remain viable for years to come. The Spirit of St. Louis Airport Detail, which is a subordinate group within the Unit, was formed shortly after the events of September 11, 2001. This Detail of six officers provides COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM The Community Action Team (CAT), consisting of one sergeant and nine police officers, serves as a mobile resource to address specific problems within the precincts with solution-based enforcement strategies. The Team also assists the Tactical Operations Unit on selected missions and participates in the St. Louis County Municipal Mobile Response Team. HIGHWAY SAFETY UNIT Established in 2002, with a grant provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Unit engages in traffic law enforcement on State and interstate highways in St. Louis County with the goal of voluntary compliance and a reduction in the number of motor vehicle accidents. Since it’s 17 Combining services from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Departments members of the MetroLink Unit are responsible for the safety and security of 14,000,000 passengers annually. 1973 - Colonel G.H. Kleinknecht was appointed Superintendent of the Department 1975 - To aide officers with increased communication abilities, the Department adds 2 car-to-car radio channels T he Division of Criminal Investigation commanded by Major Ted Hylla serves as the formal investigative branch of our Department and is divided into four separate Bureaus - Drug Enforcement, Crimes Against Property, Crimes Against Persons and Criminal Identification. BUREAU OF DRUG ENFORCEMENT Over the past several years, the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Drug Enforcement has evolved into the largest locally controlled multi-jurisdictional drug task force in the Midwest. The Bureau has several specialized units, including the Methamphetamine Unit, the Street Enforcement Team, the Conspiracy Unit, the Special Investigations Unit and the Interdiction Unit. The Bureau has won national and international acclaim for its innovative methods of attacking the drug problem. In 2002, the Western Australia Police Department sent a supervisor to study the Bureau’s tactics in dealing with clandestine laboratories. In 2003, the Bureau was named “Outstanding Task Force of the Year” in the Midwest by the White House Office of Drug Control Policy, which also named the Bureau captain “Outstanding Commander of the Year.” BUREAU OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY The Bureau of Crimes Against Property is comprised of the Burglary Unit, Computer/Financial Fraud Unit, Auto Crime Unit and Arson and Explosives Unit. The Burglary Unit provides investigative support for crimes involving the unlawful entry into residential and business structures. The Computer/Financial Fraud Unit was formed from the General Assignment Unit to investigate the utilization of computers during criminal enterprise. A Computer Forensic Section was created to further assist in criminal investigations through a computer forensic lab with personnel trained and nationally certified to identify, capture and present criminal activity involving computer technology. The Auto Crimes Unit has the responsibility of providing investigative support for crimes involving the theft of motor vehicles. The Unit has initiated an Electronic Controlled Vehicle Surveillance Program (bait car system) to combat the increasing rate of vehicle thefts. The Arson and Explosives Unit investigates suspicious fires and explosive devices. The Unit works closely with Homeland Defense. Equipment and training is continually updated and improved. A command vehicle, capable of handling new equipment and functioning as a staging platform for call-outs, provides the means for rapid deployment. The overall readiness of the Unit is ensured by the adherence to established protocols for responding to WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) and HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) incidents. BUREAU OF CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS The Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is responsible for investigating homicides, robberies, assaults, both physical and sexual, child abuse, missing persons, domestic violence and criminal nonsupport. The Bureau provides complete service for unincorporated St. Louis County and to contract and other municipalities requesting assistance. During the past five years, this Bureau has maintained professional standards and staff that has achieved a consistently high offense clearance rate. Within the Bureau, the Domestic Violence Unit was awarded a state grant which assigned two detectives and one civilian advocate to the Domestic Violence Response Team, which is dedicated to investigating violations of orders of protection and incidents of stalking. This Team achieved notable success by exceeding original projections in arrests, prosecution and interventions. BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION The Bureau of Criminal Identification is comprised of the Fugitive Affairs Unit, Crime Scene Unit, Prisoner Conveyance Unit, Property Control Unit, Fingerprint Unit and the Police Crime Laboratory. The Fugitive Affairs Unit provides services related to the handling of arrest warrants and the conveyance of arrested subjects from both in-state and out-of-state law enforcement agencies. During the past five years, the Unit processed over 530,000 St. Louis County warrants and 58,000 municipal warrants. The arrest warrants resulted in over 3,400 prisoners being conveyed from in-state agencies. The Unit handled over 7,200 walk-in arrests and located over 1,500 fugitives. The Fugitive Affairs Unit will continue to locate, arrest and convey subjects with active warrants. The Crime Scene Unit provides the necessary support services to criminal investigations to ensure all available forensic evidence is located and preserved to assist with the successful identification of all perpetrators. Since the tragic day of 9-11-2001, many police departments across the country 18 DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION New technology increases officer safety as electronically controlled robots are used to move explosive devices. April 17, 1975, Detective Wayne McClelland, age 32, was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop by an Interstate highway motorist 1975 - The firearms range was moved to Antire Road and for the first time the Department began to issue uniforms 1976 - The department began the Annual Uniform Day Observance as a visual reaffirmation to their commitment to law enforcement The Crime Lab processes over 10,000 criminal cases each year. have become keenly aware of the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction. Through federal, state and local funding, the Crime Scene Unit has been obtaining the necessary equipment to be utilized should such an event occur. The Unit has also trained extensively with other local law enforcement and fire agencies, as well as state and federal authorities, to prepare for any future threats. If a terrorist act should occur, the Crime Scene Unit will be ready to process the scene to help bring about the successful prosecution of all perpetrators. The Prisoner Conveyance Unit provides 24-hour a day services to convey subjects arrested on outstanding warrants being held by the Fugitive Affairs Unit. Services are provided not only for the St. Louis County Police Department precincts, but to all municipal law enforcement agencies within St. Louis County and the surrounding law enforcement agencies in the City of St. Louis and Jefferson, St. Charles and Franklin Counties. The Property Control Unit provides secure storage for evidence and property seized by the St. Louis County Police Department for all municipal agencies. The proper storage of property and evidence ensures items may be introduced in court as evidence when necessary or be returned to the owner when appropriate. With the future development of an automated bar-coding system, the Unit will be able to more efficiently manage all of the stored evidence and property now held. The Fingerprint Unit consists of five fingerprint technicians, three latent examiners and one supervisor. The St. Louis County Police Department is one of few departments that have all certified latent examiners. The Unit provides assistance with the identification of subjects in custody as well as the identification of criminal suspects through the utilization of an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The AFIS System is electronicaly linked to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This allows a full national search to be completed within hours while the subject is still in custody. The Fingerprint Unit also has the capabilities to search latent fingerprint evidence through the FBI fingerprint files using IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System). Since the initial development of the Police Crime Laboratory in 1966, many scientific advances Polygraph machines continue to assist detectives conducting in-depth investigations. have been made to ensure the most up-to-date technological support can be applied to any criminal investigation. The support services offered include: Chemistry Section, for controlled substance identification, toxicology for blood alcohol determination and liquor analysis, and to trace evidence for fire debris analysis (arson); Biology/DNA Unit for the identification of forensic stains and the development of a DNA profile identification; Firearms Section for the examination and identification of firearms evidence; and the Photo Section for the photographic support of law enforcement agencies within the St. Louis County metropolitan area. Over the past five years, improvements have occurred with the implementation and accreditation of the DNA Unit to provide the most updated and professional services necessary for today’s criminal justice system. The Chemistry Section was accepted as an HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) funded laboratory to provide expanded support for cases involving the production of methamphetamine. The Firearms Section has accepted the NIBIN/IBIS (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network/Integrated Ballistic Identification System) to help improve the ability to provide identification to a wide range of firearms-related cases. Additionally, the Photo Section has initiated the development of a digital imaging laboratory format to ensure future support to all agencies that have transitioned to digital imaging technology. 19 April 30, 1977, Police Officer James Reifschneider, age 37, was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop by an Interstate highway motorist 1977 - The Personal Car and Ride-On-Patrol Programs were begun C 20 DIVISION OF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT ommanded by Major David Pudlowski, The Division of Operational Support provides the administrative foundation, professional standards and technological innovations necessary to remain a leader in professional public services. There are several bureaus within the Division of Operational Support with each supplying unique yet inter-dependant services. Computer Services leads the Department in the development of technological innovations for contemporary law enforcement; Staff Services joins in the delivery of complex administrative support services to the entire Department, while Security Services provides a safe environment within Government facilities for our citizens and employees in which to visit and work. This emphasis on physical security has of course heightened since the tragic attack in September 2001. Maintaining the edge for a police officer means learning and applying the latest investigative techniques and keeping pace with ever changing legislation. Today’s fast paced, complex society demands an officer who is trained and equipped the moment he or she “hits the street.” Learning doesn’t stop at the graduation ceremony. of the most innovative computer technology available to law enforcement. The design and use of our Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) system, along with the successful multi-jurisdiction integration of the 911 system, has significantly reduced the time to locate and send the closest available police unit to an emergency call for service. This new Computer Aided Dispatching system offers the latest in technology and design. Graphic User Interface brings mapping and call placement to the dispatcher The Bureau of Security Services serves as an information resource and safeguards members of our community who visit many County facilities. The St. Louis County Police Department spearheaded a drive for a state-wide adoption of a Continuing Education training requirement. Once implemented, the County’s proposal now ensures an emphasis on Continuing Education by officers and police departments throughout the state. The Bureau of Professional Responsibility investigates all complaints against our employees, both from the citizens we serve and those lodged by our own staff when infractions occur. Performance monitoring systems allow an early-warning network to recommend employees for guidance, often before more serious problems emerge. Often working together, the Bureau of Computer Services and Bureau of Communications utilize some in seconds. In-car laptop computers allow for extensive information to be accessed right from the front seat of every patrol vehicle. Requests for record searches and inquiries via a dispatcher have been virtually eliminated. By permitting these tasks in the car it allows additional time for neighborhood policing. The laptop computers access criminal records, digitized mug shots and police report files, in addition to calls for service and other administrative files used every day by our officers. Working in tandem with the CAD system is the nationally recognized, The Bureau of Communications directs over 1,000,000 calls for service a year to officers serving St. Louis County and 44 local contracting municipalities. 1979 - The number of Divisions increased from 3 to 5, with the addition of the Division of Auxiliary Services and the Division of Administration 1980 - The police emergency 911 system began operation May 16, 1981, Police Officer Robert Jordan, age 46, died from the gunshot wounds he received during a robbery on May 15, 1981 award winning Computer Assisted Report Entry (CARE) system, a highly complex computer-based records management system. For nearly two decades, officers have used CARE to quickly dictate their reports by phone and return to service. Now upgrading to CARE 2005, this database is accessible from laptops in any equipped patrol vehicle. CARE reduces report writing time from 23 minutes to just nine. This efficiency allows for more effective use of time for investigations, patrol, or other problems that affect the quality of life in our neighborhoods. At the same time, the Department now collects data for crime analysis used for the efficient redeployment of its officers based on emerging crime trends or patterns. Report formats are standardized, legible and meet both Federal Uniform Crime Report and National Incident Based Reporting System guidelines. With this new format, concise records management and detailed crime analysis are just seconds away. Information interfaces can now access electronic mug shots and gun permit issuance records, along with sex offender and domestic violence databases. Most importantly, CARE is a shared technology, developed by the St. Louis County Police Department for police agencies, with no software costs. Personnel costs for report entry and the hardware to install CARE access in individual agencies are the only real expenses. The Bureau of Staff Services contains the Planning and Analysis Unit, which helps to ensure and maintain the highest level of professionalism by coordinating and developing a written directive system and effective policy or procedures. In 1998, the St. Louis County Police Department received a Certificate of Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Accreditation recognizes the professionalism and effectiveness achieved by the St. Louis County Police Department in complying with every standard that applies to our agency - and it has been renewed every three years since then. In 2005, the Department received its third successive reaccreditation. In support of the Department’s mission, the Bureaus and Units of Operational Support are engaged in several initiatives to significantly increase the effectiveness of our employees in the years ahead. The previously noted technologies lay the foundation for increasing our effectiveness, success in personnel, working directly for and with the police department. Mug shots, handgun permits, traffic tickets, address history, probation/parole records and sex offenders are just examples of the many databases accessed and compared to develop the relational “matrix.” Overlaying these systems with regional mapping puts offenders, vehicles, crimes, property, etc., together so investigators can see across regional boundaries, visualize these relationships and respond immediately. Early versions of this system have already drawn acclaim, and the attention of federal and state law enforcement agencies around the country looking to this technology and design as a key component in our national Homeland Security Plans. While we work on new technology we remain committed to providing the support services required by an organization constantly on the move. Originally implemented in 1984, the CARE system maintains nearly 1,950,000 police reports contributed from over 60 of the 91 municipalities in St. Louis County. These reports are immediately available on-line for each respective department as well as for federal investigative agencies. reducing crime and further ensuring safety for every person or business in the community. In the early 1970s Police Department leadership recognized the importance of the emerging “information technology” of computers beyond merely checking license plates or the criminal records of suspects. This recognition led to the creation of a special Data Processing Unit, whose staff was dedicated solely to police-related computer system development. This decision on self reliance and innovative thinking continues to ensure that experienced police personnel design and develop computer systems that meet the unique needs of law enforcement. The initial decision is constantly reaping new rewards. Standing alone from many other police departments, the St. Louis County Police installed the first CAD system in the region and within a year had developed the first generation CARE system, which later went on to receive nationwide recognition both in law enforcement and the computer industry. Now under development by our Bureau of Computer Services is the latest technology - Crime MATRIX. Again at the forefront, this new innovation is an extremely complex computer system designed and developed by police 21 1981 - Debuted the Department’s first CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system 1982 - Record winterstorm producing over 16" of snow hits the Midwest stranding motorists and crippling the area 1984 - The CARE (Computer Assisted Report Entry) system began operation 2000 - 2004 12,727 11,926 11,434 10,619 20,331 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 13,321 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 22,734 C rimes across the United States are broken down into two categories. The U.S. Department of Justice defines Part I crimes as murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, auto theft, and arson. Part II crimes are all other offenses including vandalism, alcohol, drug, and loitering. Part I and Part II crimes in the areas served by the St. Louis County Police Department have been decreasing steadily for the last five years. From 2000 to 2004, Part I crimes in St. Louis County’s patrol areas have decreased approximately 20 percent and Part II crimes have decreased approximately 17 percent. While national statistics for 2004 are not currently available, Part I crimes have increased two percent nationally between 2000 and 2003. PART I CRIMES 14,000 25,000 PART II CRIMES 19,948 19,251 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Unincorporated St. Louis County and Contractual Patrol Areas 2001 2002 2003 2004 2000 Unincorporated St. Louis County and Contractual Patrol Areas 22 PERFORMANCE MEASURES Overall, Part I crimes decreased in the areas that the St. Louis County Police patrols by 7.1 percent between 2003 and 2004. While crimes against persons (murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault) increased by 9.4 percent, the crimes against property (burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson) decreased by 8.5 percent. Because there are so many more crimes against property than there are against persons, the overall totals have decreased. 2003 - 2004 UNIFORM CRIME COMPARISON Part I Crime Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Larceny - Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Arson TOTALS Actual Offenses 2003 5 39 183 665 1,668 7,300 1,458 116 11,434 Actual Offenses 2004 14 57 223 682 1,496 6,999 1,070 78 10,619 Number Change +9 +18 +40 +17 -172 -301 -388 -38 -815 Percent Change +180.% +46.2% +21.9% +2.6% -10.3% -4.1% -26.6% -32.8% -7.1% October 26, 1984, Police Officer Kenneth Koch, age 50, suffered a heart attack following a foot chase and died in the line of duty 1985 - Turbine-powered helicopters began use to decrease response time and perform air rescue missions 1986 - Space Shuttle Challenger explodes killing 7 on board 18,817 P rior to the first day of operation, the County Executive established a civilian Board of Police Commissioners to oversee the Department’s accountability to the citizens of St. Louis County. This civilian Board approved the first set of Departmental Regulations and a Code of Discipline and Ethics. These Regulations are now known as our Department Written Directives and the Code of Discipline and Ethics is now known as our Conduct and Discipline Manual. The Department’s Command Staff routinely reviews each Written Directive for necessary modifications or updates. The Board of Police Commissioners and Chief Jerry Lee approve each final directive to make certain the highest professional standards are maintained. Accountability is strengthened by a prudent review of daily conduct. The Bureau of Professional Responsibility was established to investigate complaints of misconduct, review the use of force by an officer and all Department vehicle traffic accidents. Allegations of Written Directive or Conduct and Discipline Manual violations, whether made by a member of the public or internally, are investigated thoroughly and without bias. A Citizen Complaint Review Committee within the Board of Police Commissioners ensures citizen oversight once the department has concluded an investigation. This Committee reviews each citizen complaint and plays an active role in the recommended disposition. Regularly scheduled public meetings offer our citizens a direct voice to the leadership of the Department. During 2004, the Bureau of Communications received over 895,000 emergency and non-emergency calls from residents and visitors traveling through the St. Louis County area. Our officers responded to handle over 370,000 directed radio assignments and conducted over 62,000 traffic stops and over 94,000 self-initiated assignments. Detectives reviewed or conducted investigations on over 30,000 crimes. With nearly 1,500,000 contacts and interactions within our community, the Bureau of Professional Responsibility received 117 complaints from citizens and 142 internal complaints from supervisors. The fact that internal complaints outnumber those filed by the public speaks highly of our commitment to maintain accountability and illustrates our efforts to maintain professionalism within the ranks. It is noteworthy that during the same time frame, 308 letters of appreciation were received from citizens, which is more than double the number of complaints. Furthermore, the Board of Police Commissioners, Chief Lee and his staff, are proud to have presented 342 formal awards to employees who have distinguished themselves in service to our community. The Department also continually monitors employee professionalism utilizing a Guidance Program to identify employees who may exhibit a pattern of behavior inconsistent with the established policies and procedures. This early warning system ensures that inappropriate conduct is immediately identified, addressed and corrected. Citizen input is essential to the delivery of responsive services to the community. Surveys conducted have resulted in positive reviews of the Department's overall performance. Citizen Survey forms are available on our website or at any station. We value the assessments made by those we serve and protect. 1,451,000 CONTACTS AND INTERACTIONS • 23 PROFESSIONALISM AND ACCOUNTABILITY • • 117 COMPLAINTS FROM CITIZENS 142 COMPLAINTS FROM EMPLOYEES 308 APPRECIATION LETTERS FROM CITIZENS 342 FORMAL AWARDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT •• 1988 - AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) became operational April 14, 1989, Detective Larry McCormack, age 50, suffered a heart attack during an undercover investigation and died in the line of duty 24 BUDGET INFORMATION he St. Louis County Police Department’s budget is comprised of funding from several different sources. Twenty-nine percent is derived from a combination of the Utilities Gross Receipt Tax and the Cigarette Tax, both of which are earmarked for law enforcement purposes only. The St. Louis County Police Department provides various contract services such as patrol, communications, and records management for numerous agencies within St. Louis County earning $10.8 million in revenue. Federal and State grants provide another $4.4 million in revenue. Three percent of the monies received come from a combination of fees collected, auctions, leases, and reimbursements. The largest portion of incoming revenue, 49 percent, is from the General Fund Supplement which is provided primarily from unincorporated sales taxes and property taxes. T 2004 REVENUE SOURCES Contract Revenue $10,761,000 - 14% Other Revenue $2,119,872 - 3% General Fund Supplement $37,086,340 - 49% Utilities Gross Receipt Tax $20,444,486 - 27% Grant Revenue Supplements $4,411,998 - 6% Cigarette Tax $1,183,070 - 2% 2005 BUDGET EXPENDITURES Payroll Fringes $17,417,855 - 24.6% Purchased Services $3,696,532 - 5.2% Salaries and Wages $45,628,154 - 64.5% 1989 - With the support of voters, the new County and Municipal Police Academy was built and the County Crime Lab moved to 111 Meramec Ave., where they received state of the art equipment 1989 - The Department updated its primary sidearm from a revolver to a semi-automatic pistol Other Services $4,037,555 - 5.7% The largest portion of the annual police budget is allocated to salaries and wages. In 2005, salaries, wages and payroll fringe benefits represent 89 percent of the budget. Vehicle maintenance costs, professional services, and utilities are some of the expenses included in purchased services. This accounts for 5 percent of the 2005 budget. The remainder of the budget is devoted to expenses such as uniforms, office materials, memberships, out of town travel, training expenses, and capital outlays. 1990 - Colonel Ronald A. Battelle is appointed as the first Superintendent of Police promoted through the ranks to Chief of Police E ach year, Division Commanding Officers submit to the Chief of Police a completed packet of goals and objectives for the upcoming years. These packets are reviewed and compiled into the Strategic Plan. Listed below are the highlights of the Strategic Plan. Division of Patrol: Develop specific strategies to reduce the abandoned vehicle problem on both a short and long-term basis. Assign additional nuisance abatement officers to coordinate efforts with the Health and Public Works Departments. Conduct public awareness campaigns that directly address specific crimes occurring in neighborhoods. Utilize precinct task forces to address specific crime patterns in a particular area. Create a crime-tip hotline. Allow officers to be detached to specialized units where they have an interest. Expand the distribution of video cameras in police cars across all precincts. Increase education and awareness of issues and solutions as they relate to domestic violence. Develop a re-certification process for field training instructors to maintain their effectiveness. Ensure that all patrol officers receive refresher training at least every three years regarding active shooter situations and combat night fire. Division of Special Operations: Provide National Incident Management System and Incident Command System training for all supervisors and command officers. Ensure Homeland Security Response Team training, exercising and response coordination is provided to units of the team (Tactical Operations Unit, Arson & Explosives Unit and Crime Scene Unit). Continue preparing for the MetroLink Light Rail System expansions by ensuring adequate staffing and training is attained. Establish and distribute a basic operator’s equipment kit for each Tactical Operations officer. Develop the Air Support Unit into a multi-jurisdictional airborne asset through partnerships with additional counties. Develop an operational plan to use Highway Safety Unit members for outer perimeter/traffic containment for extended tactical situations. Supplement the Highway Safety Unit by establishing an Accident Investigation Unit as well as a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Team. Division of Criminal Investigation: Identify and provide training to the Bureau of Drug Enforcement officers in an effort to combat illegal drug manufacturers and distributors. Reduce auto thefts through new techniques and expand the use of bait vehicles. Establish a greater level of cooperation and commitment from the pawn industry to track and recover stolen property. Expand the Computer Forensic Section to stay current with the latest technology and crime trends. Increase involvement with the Regional Computer Crime Education and Enforcement Group. Continue the successes of the advocates in the Family Crime Unit as they work closely with crime victims. Increase the abilities and efficiency of the Police Crime Laboratory personnel through training, new equipment purchases, and robotics. Expand the Crime Scene Unit to provide augmented crime scene investigation services to municipal police agencies and increase the staffing in the Prisoner Conveyance Unit to ensure the timely transportation of prisoners. Consolidate the multiple storage areas used by the Property Control Unit into one area for increased efficiency and to reduce the evidence storage responsibility faced by the Police Crime Laboratory scientists. Division of Operational Support: Improve the level of job satisfaction for all Department employees. Allocate and provide financial and staffing resources necessary to meet informational technology needs. Maximize budget opportunities by identifying new funding resources, avenues of cost reduction and minimization of future resource demands. Provide training for County Police employees on various topics as identified within Divisional strategic planning initiatives. Provide training to maximize officer communication skills. Provide citizens and employees with a prompt response to complaint investigations by carefully examining trends, policy application and disciplinary options. Research different simulators for the Bureau of Communications to better select and train dispatchers. Continue to enhance the informational technology aspects of the Crime MATRIX information-sharing system, CARE 2005 and networking personnel reporting systems. Develop an "essentials" list for preparing management/ leadership development curriculum. Document compliance with CALEA standards to ensure successful re-accreditation. 25 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES January 14, 1991, Police Officer Joann Liscombe, age 38, was killed in the line of duty from gunshot wounds she received on January 11, 1991 1991 - Looking to increase officer safety, the department began replacing the fleet of dark brown vehicles with bright white patrol cars T he performance of individuals working within and supporting an organization is reflective of one’s individual personal commitment, goals and ideals. This section, which spans the last five years, is dedicated to those individual employees whose performance has been recognized and to the good citizens of our community who stepped in to assist others when their help was needed. The Department’s highest honor for valor and heroism is the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor may be awarded to an employee who has given his/her life in performance of their duty. On May 10, 2001, during the annual Uniform Day ceremony, the Board of Police Commissioners presented the Medal of Honor to the family of Sergeant Richard Weinhold for his heroism, courage and valor he performed in the following incident: fire containing the assailant while Sergeant Mark Moerschell and Officer Edward Darabcsek removed Sergeant Weinhold from the building and began administering first aid until the paramedics arrived. The suspect was apprehended after a stand off. The Board of Police Commissioners may award the Distinguished Service Citation to a Department employee who performs an act of heroism in the face of personal injury or risk of life. To signify this award, a medal or blue breast bar is worn. Officer Ludwig, Officer Brenizer, Sergeant Moerschell, and Officer Darabcsek received the Distinguished Service Citation for their actions during the above mentioned incident. During the last five years the Board of Police Commissioners also presented the Distinguished Service Citation to the officers named herein for their heroism in the following incidents: Officer Nino Dicandia, Officer Joshua Lawrence, Officer Jason Neuman, Officer Jeffrey Rottler and Officer Dalen Schmoll received a call for a fire at a condominium complex. Without regard to their own safety, they entered the burning building and escorted several residents to safety. Officer Kevin Stevener and municipal officers responded to a call of shots fired. On his arrival, Officer Stevener located the suspect in the front yard of the residence, standing over two critically injured victims. Officer Stevener prepared to apprehend the suspect who immediately retrieved a concealed shotgun and fired. Officer Stevener returned fire. Officer Stevener was struck in the shoulder and the suspect, still armed, retreated to the residence. Officer Joseph Ellis and Officer Chad Louis assisted Officer Stevener in finding cover and provided medical first-aid to both Officer Stevener and the original victims. The suspect was subsequently arrested. Officer Eric Austermann, Officer Jason Neuman and Officer Christine Romo received a call for a fire at an apartment complex. Without regard to their own safety, they entered the burning building and escorted several residents to safety. Officer Gregory Budt received a radio assignment for a fire in the basement of a single-family residence. Upon entering the residence, Officer Budt observed what appeared to be chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine. Even though the occupant of the residence refused to leave, Officer Budt was able to escort the suspect outside to safety and successfully keep on-lookers away from the volatile fire. Officer John Edgecombe, while on vacation, observed an unconscious child in the water near a ship at port. Officer Edgecombe leaped into the water, brought the child to shore and immediately began rescue breathing until the child was able to breath on his own. Officer Michael Maxwell observed a fire at an apartment complex, entered the building and evacuated several families prior to the arrival of the fire department. Officer Jason Neuman, while off duty, responded to a call of an armed suicidal subject. Officer Neuman and other responding officers located the subject in the rear yard of the residence holding the barrel of a shotgun under his chin. As Officer Neuman maintained a tactical position, the subject turned his weapon on the other officers who had ordered him to drop the weapon. Officer Neuman fired three rounds at the suspect, causing him to drop to shotgun. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Officer Jeffrey Parsons, while off duty, observed an unconscious driver inside a vehicle that was on fire. He gained entry and removed the driver from the vehicle. Officer Timothy Rehagen, while working secondary, was made aware of a fire at an assisted living center. He evacuated nearly 40 of the elderly residents to safety, after re-entering the burning building numerous times. Officer Jason Rodesiler responded to a call of a motor vehicle accident. The vehicle was overturned, engulfed in flames and the driver was gravely injured. He gained entry and moved the driver to safety. Meritorious Service Citations may be issued by the Board of Police Commissioners to officers for laudable or extraordinary acts. To signify this award, a medal or red breast bar is worn. The following are recipients: Officer Karl Streckfuss, while assisting on a double homicide investigation, was canvassing the area when he located the suspect in a stolen vehicle. As Officer Streckfuss approached, the suspect appeared to be loading a weapon. The suspect attempted to strike Officer Streckfuss with the vehicle at which time Officer Streckfuss discharged his shotgun, striking the suspect. The suspect fled on foot with Officer Streckfuss in pursuit. The suspect was apprehended shortly thereafter. Officer Donna Creach and Officer Matthew Wilson witnessed a single vehicle accident that caught fire, trapping the unconscious driver. The Officers were able to free the driver and pull him to safety as the vehicle became completely engulfed in flames. 26 PROFESSIONALISM IN SERVICE Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence wherein the occupant ignored all verbal attempts of contact. Officers made entry to the residence and the occupant discharged a shotgun. Sergeant Richard Weinhold, who was leading the team, and Officer Brian Ludwig, returned fire. Sergeant Weinhold was fatally wounded as a result. Officer Jeffrey Brenizer and Officer Ludwig directed a line of 1993 - Historic flooding along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers displaced thousands of residents 1994 - Basic academy recruit training was increased from 640 to 800 hours (20 weeks) 1995 - The Cities of Fenton and Wildwood enter into police service agreements leading to the establishment of two additional precincts Detective Luther Hanna and Detective Peter Stollhans were investigating a series of burglaries, when a suspect burglarized a residence that was under surveillance. The Detectives confronted the suspect who attempted to physically assault Detectives Hanna and Stollhans. They defended themselves and the suspect was subdued. Sergeant Matt O’Neill and Sergeant Jenifer Williams, while assigned to the Bureau of Crimes Against Persons as Detectives, conducted a stakeout attempting to identify and arrest a rape suspect. The suspect entered the apartment occupied by the Detectives and proceeded to the bedroom where Detective Williams was feigning sleep. As the suspect approached, Detective Williams identified herself as a police officer causing the suspect to flee on foot. A short foot pursuit followed and Detective O’Neill and responding patrol officers apprehended the suspect. Officer Jonathan Sumpter and Officer Jason Rodesiler responded to a call of a motor vehicle accident where the vehicle was overturned and engulfed in flames. While off-duty, Officer Lewis Bouwman, Officer Jason Law and Officer Gerald Lohr responded to assist. As Officer Sumpter attempted to control the flames with a fire extinguisher, Officers Lohr, Law, Bouwman and Rodesiler were able to safely remove the victim. Officer Joseph Ellis received a radio call for a possible suicidal subject climbing over the railing of a large bridge. Officer Ellis found the subject preparing to jump and was able to convince the subject to move closer to him. Once the subject was close enough, Officer Ellis pulled her to safety. Officer Kurt Hauser, while off-duty, observed an individual inside a burning vehicle who was waving his arms out of the driver’s side window. As Officer Hauser approached the vehicle, the driver advised that he was disabled and could not exit. Officer Hauser was able to pull the man from the vehicle as the passenger compartment filled with fire and smoke. Sergeant Adam Kavanaugh was called to investigate an illegally parked vehicle in front of a residence. The suspect, who was seated in the front seat of the vehicle, was unable to provide any identification upon demand. A frisk of the suspect revealed a large lock blade knife in his pants pocket. Sergeant Kavanaugh then approached the residence and discovered a female who advised him that she was being held against her will by the suspect. She stated that she could not open the door because the suspect had locked her inside. The victim was subsequently released from capture. Sergeant Dan O’Neil responded to a shopping center for a call of a flourishing of a weapon in progress. Sergeant O’Neil observed a suspect that matched the description of an individual who had reportedly threatened two victims with a shotgun. Sergeant O’Neil made contact with the suspect, who resisted arrest and pointed a sawed-off shotgun at him. Sergeant O’Neil ordered the suspect to drop the weapon, however, the suspect did not comply. Ultimately, Sergeant O’Neil fired his service weapon, striking the suspect, thus ending the threat. Officer Kevin Stevener was on patrol when he observed a subject exit an apartment and quickly walk away. Officer Stevener observed a gun in the suspect’s hand and ordered him to stop. The suspect ran to his car in an attempt to escape, but Officer Stevener was able to take the suspect into custody without incident. It was later discovered that the suspect had just committed a home invasion and assaulted the resident. Officer M. Paul Walker approached a convenience store where he observed a male subject exit and walk past him out of the store. Officer Walker quickly discovered that the subject had robbed the clerk at gunpoint, just prior to his arrival. Officer Walker pursued the suspect and broadcast the description of both the suspect and vehicle to surrounding units. When the suspect finally stopped his vehicle, he flourished a handgun in Officer Walker’s direction. Shortly thereafter, the suspect was taken into custody without incident. Officer Michael Moore, while off-duty, observed an automobile accident. As he was rendering assistance, one of the vehicles caught fire. The driver was unable to unlock the vehicle as he was having an apparent seizure. Officer Moore subsequently broke out the window and removed the occupant from further danger. The Citizen Service Citation is awarded to a citizen whose assistance to the Police Department was given without regard to the personal welfare, had a positive bearing on the outcome of an incident and contributed to the furtherance of law enforcement in the community. The following Citizens were recognized: Misty Ackerman Eugene Frigo Cody Gibbs Marla Gibbs Raymond Hayne Lyn Lende Edda Leonhardt Jeff Lindsay David Loughrige David Meier Terri Miksch Roger Musgrove Jack Pipkin Anthony Rayborn Christopher Redd Kimberly Ryan Camille Sanders Todd Sissom Thomas Suedkamp Avery Taylor Roland Therina Robert Thomas Louis Trout Jermaine Turner Kenneth Vogt Kenneth Zimmer 27 1995 - The SRO (School Resource Officer) program was initiated and the Department assigns officers to the MetroLink light rail system January 29, 1997, Detective Willie Neal Jr., age 29, was killed in the line of duty from a gunshot wound he received during an undercover investigation Between 2000 and 2004, the Board of Police Commissioners presented the Purple Heart Award to Department employees who suffered a serious injury in the performance of their duty. To signify this award, a medal or purple breast bar is worn. The following are recipients: Sergeant Michael Amrein Lieutenant Jeffrey Bader Sergeant George Basler Police Officer Karen Berra Police Officer Russell Bono Police Officer Joseph Brandt Sergeant Karl Bulla Police Officer Edward Burke Police Officer Timothy Burke* Sergeant Norman Campbell Police Officer Raymond Cato Captain Gary Crews Sergeant Kenneth Heyer Police Officer Paul Hoggatt Sergeant Tom Klekamp Police Officer David Kopfensteiner Police Officer Charles Lipka Police Officer Patrice Mullins Police Officer Chris Ormerod Sergeant Matt O’Neill Police Officer Jeffrey Parsons Sergeant Michael Reifschneider Police Officer Michael Reis Sergeant David Ryan Police Officer Charles Stark Police Officer Steven Steen Police Officer Kevin Stevener Sergeant Robert Stipsits Lieutenant Lawrence Stulce Sergeant Tim Tanner Police Officer Michael Torizzo Police Officer Donald Tracy Police Officer Donald Trentham Captain Jack Webb Captain Robert Young The Chief of Police awards his personal Chief’s Commendation to formally recognize the outstanding work or particularly noteworthy act performed by a Department employee. To signify this award, a green breast bar is worn. The following are recipients: Police Officer Philip Accardi Police Officer Nicholes Allred Sergeant Michael Amrein* Sergeant Barry Armfield Police Officer Eric Austermann Police Officer Shanna Bahr Police Officer Robert Bates Police Officer Robert Bayes Lieutenant Gary Berra* Police Officer Karen Berra Police Officer William Biesiada* Police Officer Michael Bland Police Officer Daniel Block Police Officer Brian Boedicker Lieutenant Charles Boschert Police Officer Lewis Bouwman* Police Officer Steven Boyer Police Officer John Bozarth Police Officer John Bradley Police Officer Michael Bradley Police Officer Joseph Brandt Police Officer Matt Brillos Police Officer Gregory Budt Police Officer Ronald Buechele Sergeant Karl Bulla Police Officer Edward Burkett* Captain Steve Burnett Lieutenant Michael Busalaki Sergeant Norm Campbell Police Officer John Christiansen* 28 AWARDS RECEIVED DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS Police Officer Joseph Clark Police Officer Harolton Clayborn Lieutenant Margaret Clayton Police Officer Clint Cole Police Officer Keith Coleman* Captain George Corless Captain Kenneth Cox* Captain Gary Crews* Police Officer Tim Culian Sergeant Timothy Cunningham Police Officer Thomas Curran* Police Officer Edward Darabcsek* Sergeant Walter Davis Police Officer Dan Davis Police Officer Chad Deakin Police Officer Robert Dean* Mr. Gary Decker Mr. Alan Derickson Police Officer Nino Dicandia Mr. Mark Diedrich Police Officer Chrystal Diener Sergeant Michael Dierkes Police Officer Aaron Dilks Sergeant Mark Dougherty Lieutenant Troy Doyle* Police Officer Rick Eckhard* Captain Dennis Elze Police Officer Zachary Emily Police Officer Charles Faasen Police Officer Thomas Favazza Sergeant Joseph Ferrara* Major Timothy Fitch* Police Officer Brian Flanagan* Police Officer Gary Fourtney Police Officer Jody Franey Captain Kurt Frisz* Sergeant Jeffrey Fuesting* Police Officer Stanley Fuller Police Officer Robert Fumagalli Police Officer David Gamble 1997 - The Department begins to deploy and utilize wireless laptop computers in marked patrol vehicles December 5, 1997, Police Officer Thomas Smith Jr., age 23, was killed in the line of duty by a motorist while working a traffic accident on an Interstate highway 1998 - The Department began initiatives and developed the Safe Schools Partnership Police Officer Ann Geen Police Officer Scott Gerard Police Officer Craig Gibbs Sergeant Don Giraudo Ms. Cynthia Goben Police Officer Mark Goelz Police Officer Juan Francis Gomez* Police Officer Paul Gordon Mr. Nick Gragnani Police Officer Larry Grant Police Officer Tanisha Grant* Captain Kenneth Gregory Police Officer Sean Haefeli Police Officer Jeffrey Haislip Police Officer Douglas Harbison Lieutenant William Harlan Police Officer Donald Harris Sergeant Victor Harris Police Officer Timothy Harrison Police Officer Nathan Hart* Sergeant Patrick Hayes Police Officer Craig Higginbotham* Police Officer James Hilderbrand* Mr. William Howe Police Officer Donald Hutson* Major Ted Hylla* Police Officer John Jackman* Captain Thomas Jackson* Sergeant Craig Jeffery Police Officer Sean Johnston* Sergeant Adam Kavanaugh* Police Officer Ronald Keilholz Police Officer Mason Keller Police Officer Bradley Kelling* Mr. Joseph Kingston Police Officer Shawn Kirby Sergeant Mark Koeller Police Officer Craig Kriska* Police Officer Damon Kunnemann* Police Officer Timothy La Chance Ms. Hsui-Hua Laio Police Officer Kevin Lane Police Officer Joshua Lawrence Police Officer Kirk Lloyd Police Officer Gerald Lohr Sergeant Craig Longworth Police Officer David Lowery Police Officer Bryan Ludwig Police Officer Robert Lunatto* Police Officer Emily Mancuso Police Officer John Manestar* Ms. Jane Marah Police Officer Howard Marshall* Police Officer Kevin Martin Police Officer Matthew Martin Police Officer Jon Martin* Police Officer Miguel Martinez* Police Officer Arthur McAlister Police Officer James McBride Police Officer Brian McCauley Police Officer John McCrady* Police Officer Daniel McIntyre Ms. Terri Melton Police Officer Josiah Merritt Police Officer Joseph Minnick Sergeant Mark Moerschell Lieutenant Charles Molla Captain Marion Monteleone Police Officer Mary Monteleone Police Officer Michael Moore Police Officer Colleen Moran Police Officer Robert Morley Police Officer Christopher Most Lieutenant Mike Mowery Police Officer Richard Muehlenbeck Police Officer William Muller Sergeant James Mundel Police Officer Edward Neff* Police Officer Thomas Noonan* Police Officer Michelle Novotny* Police Officer Richard O’Brien* Police Officer Brian Panus Police Officer Andre Parker Police Officer Michael Parks Police Officer Jeffrey Parnas Police Officer Jeffrey Parsons Police Officer Clay Peeler Police Officer Carlerton Peterson Police Officer Thomas Petrus Ms. Sharon Pezold Police Officer Christopher Pignataro* Police Officer David Price Major David Pudlowski Mr. Joseph Randazzo Police Officer John Reddick* Mr. Michael Redman Police Officer Matt Redmond Sergeant Michael Reifschneider Police Officer Michael Reiter* Police Officer Jon Renfro Ms. Janet Rice* Police Officer Allen Richmond Police Officer Steven Ringhofer Captain John Roach Mr. William Roach Police Officer William Roach Police Officer William Roche Captain Terry Roberds Police Officer Robert Robinson Police Officer Jason Rodesiler Police Officer Aaron Roediger Police Officer Jeff Roediger Sergeant Charles Roeseler Police Officer Devin Rose Police Officer Jeffrey Rottler* Sergeant John Roussin Dr. Reena Roy Sergeant David Ryan* Sergeant Stephen Sack* Ms. Lisa Saffell Sergeant Steve Salamon Ms. Judy Sampson Police Officer Andrea Sanderson Ms. Lisa Sapetti Police Officer Scott Scarborough* Police Officer Brian Schellman Sergeant Carl Schillinger Police Officer Michael Schira Lieutenant Kenneth Schmelig Police Officer Dalen Schmoll* Sergeant James Schneider Police Officer James Schrand Police Officer Brian Shanika Police Officer Connie Sharp Sergeant Gerald Shepard Police Officer Joseph Shepard* Mr. Michael Smiley Mrs. Melissa Smith Police Officer Daniel Smythe Police Officer Darren Starzyk Police Officer Mark Stoyanov* Police Officer Richard Stumpf Police Officer Jonathan Sumpter Police Officer Chad Sundermeyer Ms. Veronica Swanson Police Officer Robert Tabers Sergeant Timothy Tanner* Police Officer Thomas Taylor Police Officer Robert Thompson Lieutenant John Tiernan* Police Officer Mark Tillman Police Officer Donald Tracy Major Robert Trittler* Mr. Paul Trudt Police Officer Jerry Turchetta Police Officer Trenton VanBuren Police Officer Andria VanMierlo* Captain Forrest Van Ness* Police Officer Richard Vencill Police Officer Robert Vogel Police Officer Mark Wachter Police Officer Michael Paul Walker* Police Officer John Wall* Police Officer Eric Walley Ms. Margaret Walsh Police Officer Shawn Walsh Police Officer Julie Waltenberger Police Officer Timothy Ware Police Officer Jeff Warner* Police Officer Brandt Wathen Sergeant Byron Watson Captain Jack Webb Police Officer Jack Webb Police Officer Robert Welling Sergeant Mark Whitson* Police Officer Bernard Widdis* Sergeant Nick Wild Police Officer Keith Wildhaber* Police Officer John Wilson Police Officer Vincent Wood Police Officer Terry Wood* Police Officer Rodney Woodall Police Officer Michael Wright Police Officer Gary Wuest* Police Officer Fareid Yaakub Captain Robert Young* Sergeant Michael Youngblood* Police Officer George Ziehl 29 * Denotes multiple awards 1998 - The Department receives Accreditation from CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) 1999 - The department introduced the On Law and Order cable television program IN THE LINE OF DUTY… 30 Detective Wayne McClelland, age 32, was killed on April 17, 1975 at approximately 12:20 AM, after initiating a traffic stop for a vehicle with no taillights on southbound Interstate 55 just south of Green Park Road. As Detective McClelland returned to his police vehicle, he was struck by a speeding vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver. The driver of the vehicle left the scene and continued southbound on Interstate 55. Detective McClelland was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital for emergency treatment, however, at 5:00 AM, Detective McClelland became the first St. Louis County police officer to give their life in the line of duty. The suspect was later located. He was tried and found guilty of Manslaughter. Detective McClelland was born April 8, 1943. He was a nine-year veteran of the Department. During his career, he served in the Divisions of Patrol and Criminal Investigation. He received several letters of commendation and appreciation from the Department and the citizens he served. Police Officer James Reifschneider, age 37, was killed on April 30, 1977, at approximately 1:10 AM, after initiating a traffic stop for speeding on westbound Interstate 270 just west of Highway 67. As Officer Reifschneider stood alongside the driver's door an approaching vehicle struck both Officer Reifschneider and the traffic violator's vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle left the scene. Officer Reifschneider was conveyed to St. Louis County Hospital for emergency treatment, however, at 3:56 AM Officer Reifschneider became the second St. Louis County police officer to give their life in the line of duty. The driver was later located. He was tried and found guilty of manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. Officer Reifschneider was born on March 28, 1940 and was a ten-year veteran of the Department. During his career he served in the Divisions of Patrol and Criminal Investigation as well as the Intelligence Unit. He received several awards and letters of commendation and appreciation from the Department and the citizens he served. Police Officer Robert Jordan, age 46, was shot shortly after 11:00 PM on May 15, 1981, in the 4400 block of Shreve Avenue. While off duty, he and his 11 year old daughter were confronted by an armed robber. The robber demanded Officer Jordan's wallet, and upon opening the wallet, realized that Officer Jordan was a police officer. The robber shot Officer Jordan three times. Officer Jordan returned fire striking the robber. Officer Jordan was conveyed to Barnes Hospital for emergency treatment, however, at 12:09 AM, Officer Jordan became the third St. Louis County police officer to give their life in the line of duty. The robber was later located. He was tried and found guilty of Capital Murder. He received the death penalty and was executed in 1997. Officer Jordan was born on February 3, 1935 and was a nineteen-year veteran of the Department. During his career, he served in the Divisions of Patrol, Operational Support and Criminal Investigation. He received several letters of commendation and appreciation from the Department and the citizens he served. Police Officer Kenneth Koch, age 41, died on October 26, 1984 at approximately 2:56 AM, after responding to a call for a crime in progress in the 7500 block of Genesta. Officer Koch spotted the subjects and gave foot chase. While chasing the subjects, Officer Koch collapsed to the ground. A homeowner witnessed Officer Koch's fall and called 911. Officer Koch was transported to St. Anthony's Hospital where he was pronounced dead from a heart attack. Officer Koch became the fourth St. Louis County police officer to give their life in the line of duty. Suspects in the original reported crime were arrested. They were tried and found guilty for the thwarted theft. Officer Koch was born on January 19, 1943. He was an eighteen-year veteran of the Department. During his career, he served in the Divisions of Patrol and Criminal Investigation. He received several letters of commendation and appreciation from the Department and the citizens he served. Detective Larry McCormack, age 50, suffered a fatal heart attack and died on April 14, 1989 at approximately 10:30 PM. Detective McCormack was stricken while effecting an arrest in an undercover vice investigation in the 1400 block of Dunn Road. Witnessing what happened, other detectives administered first aid and called for an ambulance, however, their efforts to resuscitate him were not successful. Detective McCormack became the fifth St. Louis County police officer to give their life in the line of duty. Detective McCormack was born on November 8, 1938 and was a twenty-two year veteran of the Department, having served in the Division of Patrol as a patrol officer and field training instructor for new officers, and in the Division of Criminal Investigation where he was assigned to the Bureau of Special Investigations. He received several letters of commendation and appreciation from the Department and the citizens he served. Police Officer Joann Liscombe, age 38, was shot shortly after 1:13 AM on January 11, 1991, after approaching a suspicious person near the intersection of Patricia Ridge Drive and Old Halls Ferry Road. With no further radio communications, an assist car was dispatched to the location where Officer Liscombe was found incapacitated having been shot several times. Officer Liscombe was taken to Christian Hospital, where on January 14, 1991, she died of her injuries. Officer Liscombe became the sixth St. Louis County police officer to give their life in the line of duty. The suspect was later located. He was tried and found guilty of Second Degree Murder. Officer Liscombe was born on June 27, 1952. She was a sixteen-year veteran of the Department. During her career she served in the Divisions of Operational Support and Patrol. She received several letters of commendation and appreciation from the Department and the citizens she served. Detective Willie Neal Jr., age 29,was killed on January 29, 1997 at approximately 4:15 PM while working with his partner on an undercover investigation in the 5900 block of Natural Bridge Road. Detective Neal was confronted by a subject who tried to rob him. Shots were exchanged and Detective Neal was mortally wounded. Detective Neal became the seventh St. Louis County police officer to give their life in the line of duty. The subject escaped the scene, but was later arrested and found guilty of Second Degree Murder. Detective Neal was born on March 21, 1967. He was a seven-year veteran of the Department. During his career, he served in the Division of Patrol as a patrol officer and in Criminal Investigation conducting undercover narcotics investigations. He received several awards, and letters of commendation and appreciation from the Department and the citizens he served. Police Officer Thomas Smith Jr., age 23, was killed on December 5, 1997 at 12:20 AM while assisting another officer with an automobile accident on an ice-covered highway. Officer Smith was standing on the shoulder of Interstate 55 near Meramec Bottom Road with one of the drivers involved in the earlier accident. Both he and the other driver were struck and killed by an approaching van that had spun out of control on the icy pavement. Officer Smith became the eighth St. Louis County police officer to give their life in the line of duty. Officer Smith was born on March 21, 1974. He had just begun his third year as a St. Louis County police officer, assigned to the Affton Precinct. During his career he served in the Divisions of Operational Support and Patrol. He received several awards, and letters of commendation and appreciation from the Department and the citizens he served. Sergeant Richard Weinhold, age 44, was shot on October 31, 2000 at approximately 1:47 PM, after responding to a disturbance in the 1900 block of Chambers Road. Sergeant Weinhold took the lead position as officers began to search the residence and was ambushed by a subject firing a shotgun. Sergeant Weinhold returned fire and was pulled from the residence by his fellow officers. Sergeant Weinhold was taken for emergency treatment, however, at 2:39 PM, Sergeant Weinhold became the ninth St. Louis County police officer to give their life in the line of duty. The suspect was apprehended, charged with First Degree Murder and is currently awaiting trial. Sergeant Weinhold was born on January 23, 1956. He was a thirteen-year veteran of the Department. During his career, he served in the Divisions of Patrol, Criminal Investigation and Operational Support. He received several letters of commendation and appreciation from the Department and the citizens he served. 31 NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN any police departments across the country are realizing the benefits of becoming an accredited police agency. Citizens have long expected their local schools, universities and hospitals to be accredited and these expectations are no different for their police service provider. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) is the international organization which has developed 446 individual standards to measure a department’s compliance with professional managerial and operational policies. These 446 standards cover the entire spectrum of our profession and set the mark in areas such as training, citizen complaint review, case-management, personnel and employment practices – virtually every aspect of a department’s daily operation. The standards are divided into two categories: “mandatory” and "other-than-mandatory." Standards dealing with quality of life issues, health and safety concerns, as well as legal matters considered essential law enforcement requirements are classified as mandatory. Standards dealing with important or desirable law enforcement requirements or M with exemplary activities are classified as other-than-mandatory. To receive accreditation, an agency must demonstrate they are 100 percent compliant with the mandatory standards and 80 percent compliant with the other-than-mandatory standards. Since 1998, the St. Louis County Police Department has complied with 100 percent of all standards CALEA determined to be applicable to the operations of the St. Louis County Police Department. In January 2005, the St. Louis County Police Department successfully completed a third on-site assessment and remains the largest local law enforcement agency in Missouri to be accredited. CALEA’s final report for the St. Louis County Police Department’s 2001 reaccreditation states, "In all aspects of the Department’s operations, from routine patrol, to criminal investigations, to the training of thousands of officers, the Department is recognized as one of the most professional and efficient law enforcement agencies in the United States." There are many benefits an accredited police agency can bring to the community. It assures the community that the agency is committed to providing the highest quality of services, and enhances the public’s confidence in their police service provider. Accreditation promotes a standardization of policies, thereby increasing efficiency in handling calls for service, referrals, and joint investigations with other agencies. Locally, the St. Louis County Boundary Commission evaluates the quality of police services when it reviews annexation proposals. The CALEA accreditation process is recognized as an essential element to demonstrate the difference between municipalities with non-accredited police departments and the St. Louis County Police Department. Accreditation ensures a sense of excellence in the minds of our citizens and governmental leaders regarding the quality of our law enforcement services. 32 INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED October 31, 2000, Sergeant Richard Weinhold, age 44, was killed in the line of duty from gunshot wounds he received responding to a disturbance 2000 - The County Police Crime Lab established a DNA laboratory 2001 - Terrorists highjack aircraft and attack America. Lives are lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania PRESENT Colonel Patrick A. Twardowski (Board Chairman - 2004) Appointed - 1991 Colonel Sheila M. Hoffmeister (Vice Chairman - 2004) Appointed - 1993 Colonel Leon Burke, Jr. (Secretary - 2004) Appointed - 1996 Colonel (Rev.) Jimmy Brown (Member - 2004) Appointed - 2004 OF Colonel Floyd C. Warmann (Member - 2004) Appointed - 2004 Colonel Jerry Lee (Chief of Police - 2004) Commissioned - 1970 PAST SUPERINTENDENTS/CHIEF POLICE Colonel Albert E. Dubois (Superintendent - 1955) Commissioned - 1955 Colonel Raymond W. Hensley (Superintendent - 1956) Commissioned - 1956 Colonel Robert J. diGrazia (Superintendent - 1969) Commissioned - 1969 Colonel G.H. Kleinknecht (Superintendent - 1973) Commissioned - 1973 Colonel Ronald A. Battelle (Chief of Police - 1990) Commissioned - 1965 PAST CHAIRMAN 50 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP Colonel Walter L. Metcalfe (Board Chairman - 1955-56) Appointed - 1955 Colonel Frank P. Aschemeyer (Board Chairman - 1956) Appointed - 1955 Colonel Edwin B. Meissner, Jr. (Board Chairman - 1964) Appointed - 1963 Colonel Norman C. Parker (Board Chairman - 1968) Appointed - 1968 Colonel Gus O. Nations (Board Chairman - 1973) Appointed - 1971 Colonel Brainerd W. LaTourette, Jr. (Board Chairman - 1978) Appointed - 1978 Colonel Robert W. Flagg (Board Chairman - 1990) Appointed - 1980 2002 - The Department partners with the St. Louis Chapter Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) to form CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) June 1, 2004 - Colonel Patrick Twardowski and the Board of Police Commissioners name Colonel Jerry Lee Chief of Police. Chief Lee becomes the second Chief to have been promoted through the ranks of the Department S T. L OUIS C OUNTY P OLICE D EPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE 7900 FORSYTH BOULEVARD ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63105 www.stlouisco.com/police