Department of Public Safety 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Department of Public Safety
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Table of Contents
Letter from the Chief of Police………………………………………………….……………………………………2
Who We Are…………………………………………………………………………….……………….……………………3
Police……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Dispatch, Security, Bomb Squad, Emergency Management, Fire Marshal..…………………….4
Total Incidents for the Past Five Years……………………………………………………………………….…..5
Arrest Demographics…………………………………………………………………….…………………….………...6
Arrests by Type of Crime……………………………………………………………………….………..…..…………7
Alcohol and Drug Incidents…………………………………………………………………………………..…...…..8
Assault………………………………………………………..…………………………………………….…………….……10
Burglary and Theft…………………………………………………………………………..………………….…….….12
Sex Offense………………………………………………………….........................................................…13
Other Crimes……………………………………………………………………………………....…….…….…………..15
Traffic Accidents……………………………………………………………………….………………………….……...17
Citations and Warnings …….……………………………………………………….…………………………....….19
Assists and Alarms………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20
Service Calls………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…..21
Crime Prevention Programs……………………….…………………..……………………………………….…...22
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WHO WE ARE...
The Utah State University Department of Public Safety was organized in 1981 for the safety and protection of
the people and property associated with the University. Thirty years later the department has grown to better
serve the 20,000 plus students, faculty, and staff at USU.
The USU Police Department has compiled this annual report in an effort to help faculty, staff, and students
better understand crime and its impact on the campus community. While studying the information keep in mind
that no crime statistics are completely accurate simply because not all crimes are reported. The reasons for not
reporting crimes are many and vary with each crime, community, and victim. Use caution when comparing Utah
State University crime statistics with those of other universities since there may be differences in reporting.
Other factors that should be considered when making comparisons are:
 Density and size of the community population.
 Climate, including seasonal weather conditions.
 Effective strength of law enforcement agencies.
 Attitudes of the public towards crime reporting.
 Administrative and investigative efficiency of the local law.
 Cooperation of adjoining and overlapping police agencies.
 Crimes cleared in the following year.
The USU Department of Public Safety includes 5 divisions: Police, Dispatch, Security, Emergency Management,
and Fire Marshal.
POLICE
The Police Division is made up of 12 state-certified full-time police officers. USU
Police Officers handle criminal cases within the jurisdiction of Utah State
University. Officers also provide free information and services such as personal
escorts, key retrieval from locked cars, and jump-starts to name just a few.
The USU Police Department is actively involved in community service including
the Special Olympics Torch Run, and in teaching safety and crime prevention to
the campus community. For more information on the programs we offer, please
visit our website at http://www.usu.edu/dps.
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DISPATCH
The Dispatch Division is made up of one full-time dispatch coordinator and six part-time
student dispatchers. The Division operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Dispatchers handle
all communication and dispatching of officers and also monitor burglary and fire alarms in
buildings on and off campus. The dispatch center services an emergency 911 number and
several emergency phones located on campus.
SECURITY
The Security Division is made up of five part-time student employees whose
primary responsibility is to make sure each area, room, and building on campus is
properly locked and secured along with lights being turned off and windows being
closed. These officers have no police powers and report all suspicious activity to
police officers who handle all investigations.
BOMB SQUAD
The Bomb Squad is one of the specialty units within the USU Police Department that has
some of the most modern safety equipment available, including a state-of-the- art Robot
(remote mobile weapons platform for disposing of hazardous devices). In addition to
responding to calls throughout Cache County and surrounding areas, the squad provides
displays and discussions at schools and community gatherings. For more information
please call Captain Steve Milne at 435-797-1939.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The Emergency Management Division was developed to better prepare the
campus for any major disaster and to ensure the University is compliant with
National Incident Management System (NIMS) standards. The division has two areas
of responsibility; the Emergency Response Plan and the Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT). USU currently has more than 300 trained employees and
students in disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, disaster medical
operations, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, and team organization
through the CERT program. This program is available to any individual in the campus
community. Anyone interested in the CERT program or to obtain a copy of the Emergency Response Plan may
contact the USU Police Department at 435-797-1939.
FIRE MARSHAL
The Fire Marshal Division is made up of three full-time fire marshals whose primary
responsibility is to monitor, maintain, and evaluate the fire protection services on campus.
They also ensure that the University meets and complies with all state fire codes and
regulations and make regular reports to the State of Utah Fire Marshal, University Risk
Manager, and offending departments. They perform regular inspections of all campus
facilities to detect any possible fire hazards in an effort to reduce the loss of University
equipment and property. The inspections conducted by the Fire Marshal’s Office also reduce the insurance
obligation of the University.
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TOTAL INCIDENTS FOR THE PAST
FIVE YEARS
3500
3000
2905
2861
2585
2503
2500
2420
2000
1500
1000
500
0
2011
2012
2013
5
2014
2015
ARREST DEMOGRAPHICS
120
103
100
90
86
80
71
60
40
36
21
20
6
5
4
0
6
0
0
Unknown
Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic
6
African American
Caucasian
Female
Male
Juvenile
Adult
Non-Students
Students
TOTAL PERSONS ARRESTED IN 2015
TOTAL PERSONS ARRESTED IN 2014
TOTAL PERSONS ARRESTED IN 2013
TOTAL PERSONS ARRESTED IN 2012
TOTAL PERSONS ARRESTED IN 2011
107
160
140
110
112
ARRESTS BY TYPE OF CRIME
Public Peace = 6
DUI = 3
Thefts/Burglary = 7
FTA Warrant = 7
Alcohol = 44
Other = 16
Drugs = 25
Alcohol = Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP), Intoxication, Open Container, and Unlawful Consumption
Other = Trespassing, Traffic Violation, Public Peace, Obstructing Police, Stalking, Criminal Mischief, Stolen
Vehicle, Harassment
FTA = Failure to Appear
DUI = Driving under the influence
NOTE – The difference between the number of persons arrested, and arrests by type of crime is due to some
individuals being charged with more than one crime at the time of arrest.
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG INCIDENTS
2
4
DUI
1
4
11
11
DRUGS
35
24
14
9
INTOXICATION
13
4
38
59
MIP
52
28
12
9
OTHER
11
11
0
10
20
2012
30
40
2013
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2015
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2014
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2013
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2012
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2011
2014
50
60
70
2015
71
112
92
77
74
DUI = Driving Under the Influence
MIP = Minor in Possession
OTHER = Unlawful Consumption, Violation of University Regulations, Open Container, Supplying to Minors
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG INCIDENTS PER DAY OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY
17
MONDAY
8
TUESDAY
4
WEDNESDAY
13
THURSDAY
6
FRIDAY
3
SATURDAY
20
0
5
10
15
20
25
ALCOHOL AND DRUG INCIDENTS PER HOUR OF THE DAY
0000-0200
14
0200-0400
4
0400-0600
1
0600-0800
0
0800-1000
1
1000-1200
0
1200-1400
5
1400-1600
1
1600-1800
3
1800-2000
11
2000-2200
11
2200-2400
20
0
5
10
15
9
20
25
ASSAULT
3
2012
1
6
2013
0
6
2014
3
1
2015
0
0
1
2
3
4
SIMPLE ASSAULT
5
6
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
TOTAL ASSAULTS IN 2015
TOTAL ASSAULTS IN 2014
TOTAL ASSAULTS IN 2013
TOTAL ASSAULTS IN 2012
TOTAL ASSAULTS IN 2011
1
9
6
4
5
10
7
ASSAULTS PER DAY OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY
0
MONDAY
0
TUESDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
0
THURSDAY
0
FRIDAY
0
SATURDAY
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
ASSAULTS PER HOUR OF THE DAY
0000-0200
0
0200-0400
0
0400-0600
0
0600-0800
0
0800-1000
0
1000-1200
0
1200-1400
1
1400-1600
0
1600-1800
0
1800-2000
0
2000-2200
0
2200-2400
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
11
0.8
1
1.2
BURGLARY AND THEFT BY TYPE
60
55
54
50
42
41
40
34
32
32
30
26
23
19
20
18
12
11
12
11
10
3
0 0 0
5
4
1
6
2
0
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2015
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2014
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2013
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2012
TOTAL OFFENSES IN 2011
Fraud/Forgery
2014
Auto Burglary
2013
Bike Theft
Burglary
Theft
Vehicle Theft
2012
2015
78
110
97
158
198
TOTAL STOLEN PROPERTY 2011
TOTAL RECOVERED PROPERTY 2014
$ 21,144.00
$ 14,352.00
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SEX OFFENSE BY TYPE
8
7
7
6
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2012
2013
Rape
2014
Sexual Assault
TOTAL OFFENSES FOR 2015
TOTAL OFFENSES FOR 2014
TOTAL OFFENSES FOR 2013
TOTAL OFFENSES FOR 2012
TOTAL OFFENSES FOR 2011
2015
Other
5
14
3
6
5
13
SEX OFFENSES PER DAY OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY
0
MONDAY
0
TUESDAY
2
WEDNESDAY
1
THURSDAY
0
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
1
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
SEX OFFENSES PER HOUR OF THE DAY
0000-0200
1
0200-0400
0
0400-0600
0
0600-0800
0
0800-1000
0
1000-1200
1
1200-1400
1
1400-1600
0
1600-1800
2
1800-2000
0
2000-2200
0
2200-2400
0
0
0.5
1
1.5
14
2
2.5
OTHER CRIMES BY TYPE
70
62
60
49
50
40
32
30
30
21
19
20
21
19
16
14
10
10
25
23
13
10 9
15
14
16
11
10
8
7
4
0 0 1 0
0
2014
OTHER CRIMES FOR 2015
OTHER CRIMES FOR 2014
OTHER CRIMES FOR 2013
OTHER CRIMES FOR 2012
OTHER CRIMES FOR 2011
Criminal Mischief
2013
Domestic Problem
Public Peace
Trespassing
Harassment/Stalking
FTA Warrants
Weapons Offense
2012
2015
90
110
112
147
149
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OTHER CRIMES PER DAY OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY
4
MONDAY
10
TUESDAY
16
WEDNESDAY
15
THURSDAY
18
FRIDAY
10
SATURDAY
17
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
OTHER CRIMES PER HOUR OF THE DAY
0000-0200
3
0200-0400
2
0400-0600
0
0600-0800
2
0800-1000
11
1000-1200
15
1200-1400
12
1400-1600
8
1600-1800
11
1800-2000
6
2000-2200
8
2200-2400
12
0
2
4
6
8
16
10
12
14
16
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS BY TYPE
Vehicle/Bike = 2
Hit & Run = 26
Vehicle/Pedestrian= 1
Traffic Accident/Property
Damage = 68
TOTAL ACCIDENTS FOR 2015
TOTAL ACCIDENTS FOR 2014
TOTAL ACCIDENTS FOR 2013
TOTAL ACCIDENTS FOR 2012
TOTAL ACCIDENTS FOR 2011
97
81
98
104
89
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TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS PER DAY OF THE WEEK
1
SUNDAY
MONDAY
16
TUESDAY
16
18
WEDNESDAY
21
THURSDAY
12
FRIDAY
13
SATURDAY
0
5
10
15
20
25
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS PER HOUR OF THE DAY
0000-0200
1
0200-0400
1
0
0400-0600
3
0600-0800
13
0800-1000
17
1000-1200
4
1200-1400
20
1400-1600
14
1600-1800
13
1800-2000
7
2000-2200
4
2200-2400
0
5
10
15
18
20
25
CITATIONS AND WARNINGS
BY TYPE
350
289
300
250
176
200
149
150
102
32
60
36
34
41
9
2
6
11
19
16
26
35
Other*
36
51
Registration
39
58
59
69
77
87
102
104
40
50
73
65
100
0
Insurance
Speed
2012
2013
Failure to Stop
2014
Equipment
Using Device Driver License
While Driving
2015
OTHER – Wrong Way, Failure to Report Accident, Improper Look-Out, Driving Left of Center, Seatbelt Violations
TOTAL CITATIONS FOR 2015
TOTAL CITATIONS FOR 2014
TOTAL CITATIONS FOR 2013
TOTAL CITATIONS FOR 2012
TOTAL CITATIONS FOR 2011
453
534
479
530
537
TOTAL WARNINGS FOR 2015
TOTAL WARNINGS FOR 2014
TOTAL WARNINGS FOR 2013
TOTAL WARNINGS FOR 2012
TOTAL WARNINGS FOR 2011
1308
1103
942
1131
1310
Note – The difference in total citation numbers versus total numbers is a reflection of some citations containing
multiple violations.
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ASSISTS AND ALARMS BY TYPE
222
235
250
195
200
175
159
135
141
145
123
127
128
120
87
90
97
92
97
100
133
150
72
79
58
63
51
50
33
0
TOTAL ALARMS FOR 2015
TOTAL ALARMS FOR 2014
TOTAL ALARMS FOR 2013
TOTAL ALARMS FOR 2012
TOTAL ALARMS FOR 2011
Agency Assist
2014
Fire Alarm
2013
Intrusion Alarm
Medical Assist
Elevator Alarm
Phone Alarm
2012
2015
727
667
658
805
872
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SERVICE CALLS BY TYPE
Weapon Storage =
307
Lock Out = 243
Other = 134
Motorist Assist = 235
Bike Registration =
343
Let In = 586
Personal Escort = 13
Fingerprints = 4144
TOTAL SERVICE CALLS FOR 2015
TOTAL SERVICE CALLS FOR 2014
TOTAL SERVICE CALLS FOR 2013
TOTAL SERVICE CALLS FOR 2012
TOTAL SERVICE CALLS FOR 2011
6,005
5,296
5,800
6,177
5,850
OTHER = Shuttles, Traffic Control, VIN Inspections, Legal Notices, Fix-It Tickets, Money Escort, and Equipment
Checks, and Welfare Checks
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CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Class
# of Classes
# of Participants
STATS
SOAR- Parents
9
1120
Connections
Workplace Violence
International Students
Alcohol Awareness
Youth Safety
Police Booths
Public Education
Scouts
RAD Classes
RAD Presentations
CERT Classes
CERT Refreshers
Emergency Management
Emergency Exercises
Fire Extinguisher Training
Fire Drills
Fire Fighter Building
Training
TOTAL PROGRAMS
20
20
3
8
6
13
10
3
2
6
1
9
3
5
46
63
820
1040
220
321
1855
N/A
153
26
60
113
14
68
N/A
N/A
844
N/A
27
N/A
254
6600
2009
Utah State University Police Department also participated in the Summer Citizens
Health Fair, USU A Day, USU Wellness Fair, Week of Welcome Booth, Red Zone Booth,
SOAR and Connections Booths, and Emergency Preparedness Fairs.
To obtain extra copies of statistical reports, please contact the USU Police Department at 435-797-1939, or visit our online
statistical report at http://www.dps.usu.edu
Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
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