HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmail - Mail Packet - 5/8/2018 - Information From Darin Atteberry Re: Email From Terry Jones Re: Bike Patrols - Criminal / Disruptive Behaviors By Homeless / Transient PopulationsFrom: Terry Jones
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 8:10 AM
To: Darin Atteberry <DATTEBERRY@fcgov.com>
Cc: Kevin Cronin <KCRONIN@fcgov.com>; Greg Yeager
<GYEAGER@fcgov.com>
Subject: FW: Bike Patrols- Criminal/Disruptive Behaviors by Homeless/Transient Populations
Hello Darin-
Please see the information below provided by Chief Cronin- I will mention it at our one on one,
however I thought you may like an email in the event that you wish to share with City
Council. The Patrol Division in particular continues to make great strides in dealing with the
transient issues. Patrol officers- are constantly engaging with the community to solve many
problems before they manifest into bigger issues. We are aware that complaints come in, but
due to the dedication and proactive policing efforts we stave off many issues well before they
become problematic or rise the level of a SAR. We will continue with these
proactive/community policing efforts during the months ahead.
Thank you,
Terry
From: Kevin Cronin
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 6:16 PM
To: Terry Jones <tjones@fcgov.com>
Subject: Bike Patrols- Criminal/Disruptive Behaviors by Homeless/Transient Populations
Good Evening Chief,
Bike patrols focusing on criminal and disruptive behaviors by transient/homeless populations
starts this week. Here is a brief status update for you on bike patrols for this year.
Synopsis:
This type of bike patrol was identified as a Council priority 3 years ago. The patrols have proven
to be successful, but costly ($45,000-$50,000 in overtime costs per year) to Police Services. The
tasks within this type of patrol align with the 2018 Strategic Plan, 5.7- Reduce incidents of, and
impacts from, disruptive behavior of the transient population.
The patrols are directed by Sgt. Kent Robinson and based off of incoming data. Data sources
include crime analysis, citizen input, business input, and officer input. Officers work 7 days a
week, 5 hour shifts in two-person teams on mountain bikes. This approach allows officers to
quickly address problems that arise. Customer service is a priority. At the end of each tour,
officers fill out a log. The log include types of enforcement efforts, locations, etc. Public
outreach and engagement during bike patrols is expected. We have told many great stories
about outcomes from public interaction (citizens, kids, and visitors). This information from the
May 3, 2018
TO: Mayor & City Councilmembers
FROM: Darin Atteberry
FYI /sek
logs are turned into a memorandum at the end of the year to the City Manager, through the
Chief of Police. The information is presented to Council and available for public review.
2018 Deployment Dates:
April 23rd
thru September 30th
.
The patrols are city-wide and re-assessed weekly.
Outcome:
Officers can have an immediate impact on complaints, resulting in quick response to our
stakeholders. The Patrols in and of themselves will not reduce the criminal/disruptive behaviors
by the homeless/transient populations. The patrols provide all City staff with important data to
further impact a community-wide problem. Data can be extracted any time at your request. If
you need a snap shot of activity, I can provide you with statistics, geographic areas addressed,
etc.
Thank you,
Kevin
Kevin Cronin, Assistant Chief
Fort Collins Police Services
970-416-2389
www.fcgov.com/police