Public Safety Study SessionNovember 3, 2015

Presentation Overview Santa Cruz Crime Trends and AnalysisUpdate on Public Safety Citizen Task Force High Priority RecommendationsOngoing ChallengesUpcoming Initiatives

FBI Part 1 Crime Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Categories

Cautionary use of FBI UCR data as a comparative tool

Santa Cruz Part 1 Crime Totals3,5103,8494,0363,5903,8193,076

Santa Cruz Part 1 Crimes

Santa Cruz Part 1 Crimes

Violent Crime in Santa Cruz

2014 Violent Crime by Category

Violent Crime

Violent Crime Comparison

Property Crime

Property Crime

2014 Property Crime by Category

Larceny Breakdown

Bike Theft

Vehicle Theft

Stolen Vehicle Recoveries2014 Vehicle Theft Recovery Rate 76%

Property Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Comparison

Property Crime Fighting Strategy EducationEnforcementEngagement

Nuisance CrimesPublic Intoxication ArrestsDrug Related ArrestsVandalism ViolationsIllegal Camping CitationsTrespassing CitationsAggressive Solicitation CitationConduct on Public Property

Jail Bookings for Alcohol Intoxication

Serial Inebriate Program77 Identified Serial Inebriates8 non-city of Santa Cruz Inebriates90% of Serial Inebriates in the county originate from the city of Santa Cruz

Public Intoxication Arrests

Alcohol LicensesTotal number of alcohol licenses authorized by the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) for the City of Santa Cruz is 121 .Total number of active alcohol licenses issued in the City of Santa Cruz is 262.141 alcohol licenses over ABC authorized

Drug Related Arrests

Vandalism Violations

Nuisance Crime Citations

Response and Work Volumes

2014 Work Volume Comparison

Public Safety Citizen Task Force High Priority RecommendationsPreventionStrategic EnforcementCollaborative Accountability and Appropriate Funding Initiatives

PreventionEnvironmental Design and Protection of High Crime Areas and Open SpacesSan Lorenzo CorridorPacific AvenueHarvey West

Open Space CleanupPogonip ParkHighway InterchangesCarbonera CreekTanner HeightsSan Lorenzo Riverway

Pacific AvenueDTU StaffingIncreased First AlarmPACT

Harvey WestFirst Alarm PatrolsHSC Security GateRecycling Center IssuesEncinal Hillside CleanupParking Solutions

PreventionEnhancement of Drug and Alcohol Treatment FundingSerial Inebriate Program (SIP) Santa Cruz County Strategic Plan: Sobering Center

PreventionExpansion of Pro-Social Youth Programs

Strategic Enforcement with Accountability InitiativesFill existing budgeted SCPD vacancies and increase force to national averageMove toward a targeted policing model with emphasis on nuisance crimes in natural city entry and focal areas.

Historical Staffing LevelsAt current population:We would need 117 officers to match 2000 officer ratioWe would need 109 officers to match national average levels

Strategic Enforcement with Accountability InitiativesStrategic Code EnforcementReduce and reform high risk alcohol outlets

Strategic Enforcement with Accountability InitiativesOffender Assistance with Accountability/Recidivism Reduction

Our City’s Investment in Recidivism and Repeat OffendersThe Bob Lee Community Partnership for Accountability, Connection and Treatment (PACT)Nuisance Crimes/Anti-Social Behavior/Drug and Alcohol Addiction/Mental Health IssuesThe Serial Inebriate Program (SIP), a County Operated ProgramChronic AlcoholismMaintaining Ongoing Stability Through Treatment (MOST), a County Operated ProgramIndividuals with Serious Psychiatric Disabilities Involved in the Criminal Justice SystemDowntown Outreach Worker (DOW)Effective Outreach

PACT 18-Month Progress ReportTotal of 91 Program Participants (Case Managed and Coordinated) Since Program InitiationScaled Program/Focus on Increased Outreach, Case Management and Housing AssistanceExpanded Referral NetworkProgram Evaluation

PACT Outcome Overview

SIP Outcome Overview25 Clients Adjudicated into SIP (2/28/12-7/29/13)Comparison of 6 Months Pre-SIP Adjudication vs. 6 Months Post-SIP Adjudication

MOST Outcome Overview90 Clients Served by MOST Intensive Team (July 2014 – June 2015) Comparison of 12 Months Pre-MOST/BHC vs. 12 Months Post-MOST/BHC

ChallengesOfficer Recruitment and RetentionProperty and Evidence StorageRecords Management System

Recruitment and Retention

Property & Evidence StorageProcess over 100,000 items of property annually90 Day Holds

Records Management SystemAntiquated15Years OldUpgrading to Alliance 7

Upcoming InitiativesOnline Bike RegistrationPrivate Video Camera Registration ProgramBody Cameras

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