Citizen’s Academy

October 2014

Gainesville Police Department

Our Vision and Mission

GPD Vision:

Gainesville is a safe and

healthy community.

GPD Mission:

Together as a community

we foster order, safety

and freedom.

By The Numbers

Personnel Allocation

Sworn 298

Civilian 62 FTE, approx. 27 part-time (includes School Crossing Guards)

2013

Calls for service 130,142

Arrests 8,528

Sworn Complaints 1,658

Traffic citations 25,378

Written reports 18,470

Part I Crimes 2012 2013 Percent Change

Murder 6 6 0%

Forcible Sex

Offenses 95 71 - 25.3%

Robbery 171 155 - 9.4%

Aggravated Assaults 579 574 - 0.9%

Burglary 1,009 742 - 26.5%

Larceny 3,953 4,000 + 1.2%

Motor Vehicle Thefts 239 244 + 2.1%

Total Part I Crimes 6, 052 5,792 - 4.3%

Crime Stats 2012-2013

Police Chief

Major

Office of Legal Services

Professional Standards

and

Support Services

Bureau

Investigations

Bureau

Operations

Bureau

Organizational Chart

Youth and

Community Services

Bureau

Office of Chief of Police

Chief Tony Jones

Major Rick Hanna

Chief Tony Jones

Lee Libby

Police Legal Advisor

GPD Command Staff

Chief Tony Jones

Captain Will Halvosa

Youth and

Community Services

Bureau

Lieutenant Tim Hayes

Investigations

Bureau

Lieutenant David Rowe

Professional Standards

and Support Services

Bureau

Captain Ed Posey

Operations

Bureau

Office of The Major

Operations Bureau

Youth and Community

Services Bureau

Professional Standards and

Support Bureau

Investigations Bureau

Special Investigations

Internal Affairs

Public Information Officer

Special Weapons & Tactics

Major Rick Hanna

Captain Ed Posey

Operations Bureau

Exec. Lt. Anthony Ferrara

District 1

Operations Bureau

Exec. Lt. Brian Helmerson

District 2

Lt. Rob Koehler

Special Operations Unit

Department Zone Map

Operations Bureau

• Patrol split into 2 Districts

• Oaks Mall

• North Florida Regional

Medical Center

• Police Service Technicians

• School Crossing Guards

• Teleserve / Front Desk

• Citizens on Patrol / Volunteers

District 1 Overview

West & Southwest Gainesville

Surrounds the University of Florida

Neighborhoods & large apartment complexes

Business corridors University Avenue / Newberry Road

Oaks Mall

University Context Area

SW 13th Street

SW 34th Street & Archer Road

Principle Concerns: Burglaries & Thefts (Scooters & Mopeds)

Traffic

Neighborhood issues such as alcohol related crimes, noise, parties, parking, & occupancy

District 2 Overview

Downtown / Hospitality and Innovation Square

East and Center City

Neighborhoods & large apartment complexes

Alachua County Fairground Events

Thefts

Grace Marketplace

Principle Concerns:

Street level drug areas

Gang activity

Burglaries and Thefts

Issued Weapons

Vehicle and Equipment

Special Operations Unit

SOU bridges the gap between

officers and detectives

Primarily handle burglaries

Also handles street-level drug

crimes

Mixture of uniform and covert

patrol tactics

Lt. Rob Koehler

Special Operations Unit

Specialty Units

• Airport Unit

• Joint Aviation Unit

• Downtown Unit

• Mounted Patrol Unit

• K-9 Unit

• School Resource Officers

• Traffic Safety Team

• Negotiations Response Team (NRT)

• Advanced Law Enforcement Rifle Team (ALERT)

• Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)

Joint Aviation Unit

Mounted Patrol Unit

Traffic Safety Team

Special Weapons and Tactics

K-9 Unit

GPD Honor Guard

Investigations Bureau

Criminal Investigation Division Crimes Against Persons Unit

Crimes Against Property Unit

Domestic Violence Unit

Juvenile Resource Detective

Forensic Crime Unit

Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC)

Victim Advocates

Special Investigations Division

Gainesville-Alachua County Drug Task Force

Drug Enforcement Agency

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)

Lt. Tim Hayes Lt. Matt Nechodom

Investigations Bureau

US Marshal Service Task Force Benefits

Enhanced ICAC efforts

Gainesville-Alachua Drug Task Force

Cold Case Initiative

Violent/Repeat Offender Aggressive Prosecution

w/State Attorney’s Office

Targeting Gun Offenses and Implementing Enhanced

penalties.

Lethality Assessment Program (LAP)

ReportRapeGainesville.org

(Anonymous Sexual Battery Reporting)

Professional Standards and

Support Services Bureau

Accreditation & Policies

Building

CCC Liaison

Court Liaison

Fiscal/Grants

Fleet

Information Technology

Intake

Office Supplies

Operational Skills Unit

Overtime

Personnel

Property & Evidence

Records

Reserves/Auxiliary

Special Events

Towing/Vehicles for Hire

Lt. David Rowe

Youth and Community Services Bureau

Captain (1)

Lieutenant (1)

Sergeant (1) Sergeant (1) Sergeant (1)

CPO (3) DMC/

System of Care SRO (13)

Cadet / Explorer Program Youth Gang (2)

Crime Analyst (1)

Volunteers / Citizens on Patrol Black on Black

Restorative Justice

Reichert House /

B.O.L.D.

Captain Will Halvosa

Youth and

Community Services

Bureau

Disproportionate Minority Contact

2nd Year of a two year grant from the The Center for

Childrens Law and Policy.

Leading the efforts in reducing the arrests of African

American youth in our schools and our community.

Developed alternatives to arrests through our

collaboration with Meridian and CDS.

Give the Officers and Supervisors other options besides

arresting our youth.

Demand the issuance of Civil Citations for first time

Misdemeanor offenders.

Police/Youth Dialogue

Once a month meeting involving 13-15 officers with

13-15 at-risk youth utilizing community

conferencing techniques.

Breakdown and understand behavior of

youth and officers.

Learn about brain development

nature vs nurture.

One-on-one dinner between the youth

and the officer.

Discuss similarities – hope and dreams.

Role playing – flip the script – let the kids be cops.

Consequence and decision making discussion.

Officer Justin Torres Officer Ernest Graham

Crime Prevention Unit

Officer Nicole Lardner Sergeant Jaime Kurnick

Crime Prevention Campaigns

Lock It or Lose It

GPD On-Line

GPD Vial Of Life

Community Outreach Programs

Summer Heatwave Citizen’s Academy “Kid’s Kamps”

Helpers and Heroes Walks with the Chief Silver Santa

Volunteer Programs

Aid in the reduction of crime

Strengthen the relationship

between the community and

the Gainesville Police

Department.

Safety and security within our

neighborhoods.

Citizen’s Academy Alumni

Citizens’ Academy

Citizens on Patrol

Reserves & Auxiliary

Police Advisory Council and

Monthly Minister Meetings

Police

Advisory

Council

Pastors blessing Chief Jones

on National Day of Prayer

Reichert House

After school program designed for 4th – 12th grade youth

who are in need of assistance in making the transition from

adolescence to adulthood. The Reichert House is operated

in a Para Military fashion. The program has a middle school

and separate high school component.

The Reichert House offers a combination of discipline,

work, and social and recreational activities which foster a

balanced environment for those enrolled.

Elementary Wing and STEM center opens November 5th.

BOLD Re-Entry Program

A sampling of the activities and events that occur each year include:

Academic assistance

Vocational training

Etiquette training

Anger/Stress management techniques and training

Employment through YES program

Trips to local institutions and other cities and theme parks in the region

Nightly meals in a traditional family setting

Community Service

B.O.L.D. Re-Entry Program

Brave Overt Leaders of Distinction (BOLD)

is a re-entry program designed for young men

18-24

Participants have been in the criminal

justice system and need assistance with

their path towards personal success.

Participants lack a high school diploma

or GED and are currently unemployed

BOLD provides education, work and life

experience

Gainesville Police Explorers

Explorer Post 917 began over 30 years ago, and is a youth program for high school students interested in law enforcement.

Explorers gain knowledge of the law, develop importance of community service, leadership qualities and responsibility. Post 917 is chartered through the Boy Scouts of America and is sponsored by GPD. Explorers are volunteers and receive community service hours, which averages over 4,000 community service hours a year for the Gainesville Community.

Post 917 is a member of the Florida Association of Police Explorers (FAPE). Explorers compete for awards and prizes. A competition team travels statewide to events competing and representing Post 917.

Requirements for Post 917:

14-20 years old (in or entering school)

Must be in school and maintain a “C” average or better

No major criminal charges

Free of drugs, alcohol and smoking

Parental Consent

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