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City of Port Angeles — Virtual Meeting
Attendees: Members
1. Gayle Brauner
2. Evan Brown
3. Jesse Charles
4. Jesse Driese
5. Kathleen Graf
6. Kelsey Lane
7. Michael McGuire
8. Andrew Schwab
9. Shana Scott—Temporary Chairman
10. Octavia Smith
11. Joseph Turrey
12. Viola Ware
Staff
Police Chief,Brian Smith
*Deputy Police Chief,Jason Viada
Fire Chief,Ken Dubuc
*Asst. Fire Chief,Mike Sanders
Catherine Dewey,Board Secretary
Guest(s): John Vanek,M.A., Consultant&Author
Port Angeles Border Patrol Station Chief Corey Lindsay
Officer Ron Cameron
Officer Swift Sanchez
Agenda
1. Roll Call, Announcements and new agenda item.......................................................Shana Scott
a. Welcome newly elected members: Gayle Brauner, Jesse Charles, Jess Driese, Michael McGuire,
Andrew Schwab, Octavia Smith and Joseph Turrey
2. Review and Approval of Minutes .......................................................................Shana Scott
3. Old Business
4. New Business
a. Introduction and resumes for the Independent Investigative Team (IIT) Detectives- SRO Swift
Sanchez and Detective Ron Cameron. .............................................Deputy Chief Viada
b. Police Department Report.......................................................................Chief Smith
i. PD 2020 Annual Report
c. Fire Department Report.........................................................................Chief Dubuc
d. A Community Response to Human Trafficking Presentation...............................John Vanek
5. Other Business
6. Public Comment
7. Good of the order
7. Adjournment
Next Meeting — May 19th, 2021
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Port Angeles Police
Department 2020
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CITY OF PORTOFFICIALS 2020
THE CITY OF
P ORTNGELES
W A S H [ N G T 0 N
Kate Dexter
Mayor
Navarra Carr
Deputy Mayor
Mike French
Council Member
Charlie McCaughan
Council Member
Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin
Council Member
LaTrisha Suggs
Council Member
Brendan Meyer
Council Member
Nathan West
City Manager
ON THE COVER
Officer Eric Walker who also serves as a Captain in the United States Army Reserve was recently deployed in the Middle East.
Port Angeles Police Department 202o Annual Report
The two of the most significant events of 2020 that we
could not have predicted have indeed impacted the
women and men of PAPD.
As of early March 2021 we had seen over i000 positive
COVID i9 cases in Clallam County, tragically 5 deaths
and 988 people reported recovered, 26 people
hospitalized and none currently. In mid-December
medical personnel received the first of the vaccines for
COVI D i9. As of early March over 32,000 people (26.8%)
have received at least one round of a COCID i9 vaccine
and over 3.5.3%fully vaccinated.
Chief Brian Smith
Meanwhile, PAPD Officers, Records and PenCom personnel
have carried on. Yearto date we havejust under 22,000 calls
for service. Ourjail has an average of 6o inmates in custody(which is half of normal capacity).
All staff wear and utilize personal protective equipment every day. We have taken steps to
isolate our PenCom operation and have adjusted our Records Division operations to
accommodate the City Hall restrictions. Apart from some fingerprinting services we have
maintained all our normal services provided the public. Given the risk factors for our members
our Police Volunteer operations and services have been suspended. As of early March 2023.
85% of PAPD staff have received round z of the COVID 3.9 vaccine and are fully vaccinated.
This is a major accomplishment.
Criminal investigations and patrol response to calls for service in 2020 continued as normal. We
have seen increases in some crime areas and decreases in others. The reports from both the
Patrol teams, OPNET and the Detective Division show that regardless of the pandemic our field
personnel were extremely busy. The restrictions on jail bookings for some misdemeanor crimes
and misdemeanor arrest warrants impacted both officers and the community. We lost some of
the leverage available in normal times to book a person in jail and thus end the serial crime
commission or a crime spree. Officers in many cases dealt with the same persons and crime
situations repeatedly with little or no resolution. The result was a reduction in our efficiency and
a reduction in our overall ability to solve problems. Examples included serial theft, shoplifting
or trespassing. In some events officers had to wait until the criminal behavior escalated to the
felony level before ajail booking would be authorized.
Accomplishments of 2020 include the hiring of our new Code Enforcement Officers and the roll
out of our Code Enforcement program. Officer Erin Brown and Officer Kyle Buchannan joined
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Officer Glenn McFall in a program that expanded from junk vehicle abatement and parking
enforcement to the full range of nuisance abatement and code enforcement. The 202o report
from our Code Enforcement team contained inside this report has some of the highlights of our
new program.
In March of 2020 we began a 28o-hour state sanctioned Reserve Police Officertraining academy.
In August of 2020 PAPD had the distinction of being the only agency in the State of Washington
to complete their Reserve Officer training program. Nathan Swanson, Lillianna Emery and
Anthony Proiette competed their training and joined PAPD as Reserve Police Officers. Code
Enforcement Officers Erin Brown and Kyle Buchannan also completed the training. Adding 5
newly trained personnel to the Police Department was a significant accomplishment. Officer
Swift Sanchez and Sergeant Kevin Miller along with a cadre of PAPD, Clallam County Sheriff's
Office ,Sequim PD and Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney staff are to be commended for
their commitment and sustained efforts in seeing this program to completion.
The May 25th tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Minnesota impacted law
enforcement throughout the United States. Both I and Deputy Chief Viada spent considerable
time engaging with the community, individuals, groups, our elected officials and the media on
all subjects relating to policing. We learned and heard many things and had a valuable
opportunity for both community dialog and community education. I believe that the PAPD was
well positioned for this conversation to occur. We have demonstrated a commitment to being
both accessible and transparent and are comfortable telling the department story every day.
PAPD will remain a learning organization dedicated to continuous improvement.
We finish 202o having said goodbye to two lifelong friends, PenCom Regional Administrative
Coordinator Steve Romberg and Records Specialist Cindy Carino. Karl Hatton transitioned to
his new role as a Deputy Director in the Police Department for PenCom operations. He joins
Deputy Chief Jason Viada in the department command staff and brings a significant portfolio of
accomplishment, expertise and statewide relationships that will benefit both our 9-i-i center
and the police department. Karl and I have invested considerable time during 2020 in the joint
public safety building project, which is an effort shared with the Clallam County Sheriff's Office
and the Port Angeles Fire Department. We are committed to moving this project forward in
2023. in a manner that will lead to a suitable 9-1-1 Center, Emergency Operations Center and
westside fire station.
We start 2023.with the operations side of the Police Department fully staffed, with Katie Butler
set to transfer from City Finance andjoin our Records Division and Officer Eric Walker scheduled
to complete his military deployment in the Middle East and return to the Patrol Division in
February of 2021. In other staff transitions Records Specialist Sam Barcklow joined PAPD in
early January, Officer Ron Cameron Jr. joined the Police Department in March and
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Communications Officers Gabrielle Dumler and Thomas Bock joined PenCom in December of
2020. Also, PenCom Supervisor Susan Craig moved to the PenCom and Operations
Administrative Coordinator position in March of 2020. While full staffing continues to be a
challenge for PenCom we are working hard toward successful recruitment of highly suitable
persons to fill the remaining vacant PenCom positions.
With assistance from Finance and Parks/Facilities we completed the first phase of the
restoration and upgrade of our regional firearms range facility. Needed repairs were made to
the building and we procured a modern moving target system that will greatly improve the
quality of the firearms training for all area law enforcement. PAPD also began a 5-year capital
project that will upgrade all the PAPD Taser devices to the improved platform. We believe that
this change will increase safety for both officers and suspects and increase officer effectiveness.
Another significant accomplishment of 2020 was the grant funded expansion of our
REdisCOVERY program partnership with the Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic (OPCC).
Between our two programs we have secured over $450,000 of funding through the Washington
Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). REdisCOVERY 2.o adds case management,
navigators and coordination to our shared objective of meeting persons where they are right
now and intervening upstream and before behavior leads to a crime or a hospitalization. There
is more about REdisCOVERY inside this report and we are looking forward to more
accomplishments and expansion in 2021. Special recognition and appreciation for their
partnership with PAPD goes to OPCC Executive Director Scott Brandon, REdisCOVERY
Program Manager Amy Miller and REdisCOVERY Case Manager Viola Ware.
The nationwide conversation about policing in America (and the anti-law enforcement
sentiment seen in some areas) has taken a toll on our staff. I have been in this profession for 40
years and believe we are seeing many of the views from the late 3.96os toward the police being
re-visited. Directing negative energy toward those who have dedicated themselves toward the
protection and service of our community is both harmful and unnecessary. I am inspired by the
considerable community support for our staff and for our mission I have seen in 2020. 2023.will
be challenging as legislation and efforts toward police improvement and reform have the
potential to cause significant harm if poorly conceived. PAPD and Washington law enforcement
are committed to supporting meaningful reforms. We have the potential for positive
improvements in the law enforcement profession and its service to their communities if we are
successful in allowing the facts and the data inform the effort.
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We in the Port Angeles Police Department are proud to serve. 2020 was a tough year. We have
ended this year healthy, full of accomplishments and appreciative of what we have here in Port
Angeles.
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OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Swift Sanchez
We are proud to recognize Officer Swift Sanchez as the Port
Angeles Police Department Officer of the Year.
Officer Sanchez is mission and service oriented and made
numerous sacrifices and commitments to the betterment of,
not only this agency, but to her country. For a portion of
2019 Officer Sanchez volunteered for deployment to
Afghanistan as an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. While
Chief Brian Smith and Officer Swift Sanchez deployed she was promoted to Lieutenant Commander.
Additionally, upon her return, she committed to a great number of collateral duties and responsibilities within
the agency and was recognized for her actions. Specifically, she received two Life Saving Medals one for
performing CPR and another for removing a suicidal person from a bridge railing.
Officer Sanchez also received a commendation for her part in a rescue operation of two kayakers who were
struggling in cold choppy waters of the inner harbor, compromising their personal safety.
Officer Sanchez became part of Red Squad's leadership team and has taken on the responsibilities of an
acting supervisor. She is also an advisor for our explorer post, mentoring youth and coordinating and
documenting training. She was the designated Outreach Officer partnering with a social worker to aid with
the needs of our homeless population. She is a field sobriety test instructor, child forensic interviewer, and
field training officer to namejust a few of her collateral assignments.
Swift is a member of the Shoshone-Bannock tribe. She brings a strong work ethic each day and is a positive
influence on those she works with. The impact that she has on this organization will be lasting as she sets the
example for newer officers to follow as well is encourages and inspires people around her.
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PATROL DIVISON
BLUE SQUAD
SERGEANT TOM KUCH
Blue Squad consists of twelve officers, including one sergeant and two
corporals.The shift covers calls for service for a 24-hour period for four
days, utilizing ii-hour shifts. The shift works four days on, four days
a --' off, alternating with Red Squad. Blue squad's year started with
changes. Sgt. Josh Powless rotated to OPNET and Sgt. Tom Kuch
came from OPNET to lead blue squad. Corporals Sky Sexton and Brian
Stamon have been very helpful in Sgt. Kuch's transition from OPNET
Sergeant to Patrol Sgt. Officer Mike Johnson came to Blue while
Officer JJ Smith went to Red. We began the year working an Officer
short because Officer Eric Walker deployed overseas to serve our
' country in the US Army. Lateral Hire Officer Ronald Cameron came
to us from CCSO on May 2nd. He came to us with experience and great
people skills. Officer Cameron's field training was accelerated. He
easily got through that process and has been a strong member of the
team since.
Sergeant Tom Kuch
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In addition to their busy duties, officers pride themselves on being
involved in many community events throughout the year:
On January 11, 202o a body was discovered in the Peabody gully
about 50 yards down from the Clallam County Courthouse parking lot
near Peabody Street. The body was severely decomposed. It
appeared to be male with gray facial hair and wearing blue jeans and ,
a blue jacket. Recovering the body was tricky and PA Fire executed a
rope rescue style recovery. The body had no identification. Corporal
Sky Sexton was primary on the call and Detective Trevor Dropp
assumed the case for follow up. Through facial reconstruction and
dental records it was believed that the body was that of David S.
Graham.A DNA test from a family member later confirmed that. r
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PAPD Case
#2020.1758 Corporal Sexton
began when
on January 29, 2020 officers were called to a local
motel where it was reported that a male in a ski
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causing a disturbance. Before officers arrived the
male left on his motorcycle. Arriving officers
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�: ,� ivv 4 . F� k l a Dept of Corrections warrant. During this arrest the
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male returned on his motorcycle. He was later
" x , ; '• identified as Jeremy I. Leis (Leis is known to PAPD
Officers and Dept. records show at least 11 area law
enforcement arrests and 15 Jail bookings since 2005).
Officer Fairbanks and K9 Copper
Leis became agitated and made statements indicating that he
wanted to stop the DOC warrant arrest. He was given several orders to leave the scene. He aggressively
advanced on both Officer Kelly Perry and Deputy Chief Jason Viada. At one point he removed hisjacket and
engaged the officers in a bladed fighting stance with his knees bent, bouncing on the balls of his feet and with
his hands balled into fists. When he raised his arm as if preparing to throw a punch Deputy Chief Viada used
pepper spray to thwart the assault. Leis attempted to defeat the pepper spray and resisted officers attempts
to place him under arrest. Officer Whitney Fairbanks used her Taser in an attempt to gain control. Leis
grabbed and removed the Taser probes in an effort to prevent him from being handcuffed. Officer Perry was
eventually able to use his Taser effectively. The combined efforts of the 3 officers led to Leis being
handcuffed and taken into custody.
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On January 29, 202o Leis was booked into the Clallam County Jail on 3 counts of Assault in the 3rd Degree
and Resisting Arrest as his aggressive behavior toward officers reasonably led them to believe that an assault
was imminent, and he subsequently resisted numerous attempts to take him into custody. According to WA
Dept. of Licensing Leis is 6'.2" and weighs 296 pounds.
On November 5, 2020 Jeremy I Leis (42 yrs old and from Port Angeles) appeared in Clallam County Superior
Court and was sentenced to serve 8 months in the County Jail by Judge Lauren Erickson. This case stemmed
from events that culminated with his booking on January 29, 2020 into the Clallam County Jail for Felony
Assault on Officers in the 3rd degree and Resisting Arrest.
WELCOME OFFICER RON CAMERON: On March 9, 2020 we
welcomed our newest Officer to the Department. Officer Ron
Cameron was sworn in by Chief Brian Smith. His badge was pinned
on by Sergeant Tom Kuch. Ron was most recently a deputy with
the Clallam County Sheriffs Office where he patrolled the west end
of the county. He previously served with Neah Bay P.D. and Lower
Elwha P.D. In addition to the basic academy Ron completed arson
investigator training and the federal criminal investigation course.
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On March 17th Port Angeles Police responded to a `"•�
disturbance at Serenity House. While at Serenity House "
Officer Kelly Perry and Corporal Sky Sexton were advised
of a nearby welfare check. It was reported a male who had AN
been missing for several days was on the beach down
below the cemetery. It was unclear at that time if he was
alive or not.
Things were wrapping up at the Serenity House so
Corporal Sexton directed Officer Perry to respond to that
call. Corporal Sexton followed shortly thereafter. While
enroute, dispatch advised them that the man was bleeding from Officer Perry
self-inflicted knife wounds and had a noose around his neck.
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Officer Perry arrived to find the man with pools of blood around him and a zip tie around his neck. Corporal
Sexton arrived with his med kit. The man had turned blue, stopped breathing and began convulsing while
they were trying to remove the zip tie. Although it was extremely tight, they were able to remove the tie
without further injuring the patient and started life saving efforts. The patient was resuscitated just prior to
Port Angeles Fire Department Personnel arriving.
Thanks to circumstances that already had officers nearby, and those officers'quick action and calm under
pressure, we were able to be part of saving another life.
On Sunday, June 28, 202o, at about 6:30 PM, Officers responded to a report of a Robbery at a convenience
store near Marine and Valley. Additional details included that the store employee was injured during the
Robbery. Officer Ron Cameron arrived on scene and observed the suspect running east in the ally west of
Valley and south of Front. During the foot pursuit the suspect scrambled up the very steep hillside covered in
thick brush south of the alley.
Officer Kelly Perry arrived at the top of the hillside in the vicinity of end and Oak. As the suspect neared the
top of the hillside and Officer Cameron began issuing verbal commands to the suspect, the suspect literally
dove down the hillside into very heavy bushes, sticks, and stickers. When the officers did finally find the
suspect in the heavy brush he was injured, unconscious, with a high pulse and erratic breathing.
The fire department responded and transported the suspect to the hospital, where he was cleared for
incarceration. The suspect was booked into the jail for Robbery.
On August 91", Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the woods in
Lincoln Park. A witness reported that the unattended fire appeared to have
been intentionally set. A firefighter on scene observed a man stoking a
second fire even as it grew to chest height. When fire personnel and
witnesses tried to talk to the man, he fled further into the woods.
PAPD Sergeant Tom Kuch and Officer Harold Balderson arrived, located
�. the man, detained him, furthered their investigation, and arrested the man.
� V The investigating officers were particularly concerned about this fire due to
hot August weather, the forest fire west of Port Angeles near East Beach
Road, and the houses tucked into the trees near the edge of Lincoln Park.
The man was booked intojail.
Officer Balderson
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On August 24, 202o at approximately 7:50 PM PAPD units were advised that
Sequim PD Officers and Clallam County SO Deputies were in pursuit KK > a ..;:"
westbound on Hwy 1o1 of a vehicle believed by pursuing officers to be >« . -
operated by an armed and wanted felon who reportedly also had 7 fresh _
felony charges. Clallam County SO was the lead agency and requested that -
PAPD deploy spike strips.
Corporal Sky Sexton assumed incident command as the pursuit entered the
Ctiy of Port Angeles. The vehicle (described as a black Ford Focus) continued
westbound at a high rate of speed. Corporal Sexton applied spike strips to the
vehicle's tires at North Penn and East Front Street as the vehicle passed. The
vehicle continued westbound. PAPD Officer Dan Morse was assigned as
primary and the only PAPD unit actively engaged in the pursuit. He reported
losing sight of the vehicle at Estuary Park. The pursuit was then discontinued.
Officer Morse
On October 21, 202o at 1040 pm the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office contacted
PenCom requesting assistance with a K9 track in Kingston for a suspect that
*' had allegedly assaulted a woman while in violation of a no contact order.
Due to no on duty K9 teams being available Officer Fairbanks and K9
Copper were called out to assist. After a short track through the woods, the
suspect was located less than a half mile from the victim's residence. He was
found hiding in the woods behind a gas station. Upon seeing K9 Copper
headed to his hiding spot, the suspect stepped out of the woods and revealed
" ' '' '` °` %' himself to officers. He was taken into custody without further incident.
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On Sunday morning November ill, a man arrived at a church in Port
Angeles and attempted to ignore COVID ig regulations and enter .
the sanctuary. Security personnel explained that he would need to C
follow the COVID ig regulations before entering. The man refused,
became agitated and attacked the two members of the security
team. Off-duty Officer Mike Johnson, who was at the church, used
his cell phone to summon on duty personnel.
The suspect pulled out a knife and attempted to stab the security 4 r
personnel, causing a cut on one of their hands. The security
personnel and Officer Johnson used empty hand tactics to disarm
the assailant and restrain him until on duty personnel arrived to take iI ^
custody of the suspect, who was identified as Casey L. Strege, a 43
year old transient from Eugene Oregon. Strege was booked into jail
for Assault i and Burglary i.
Officer Johnson
On November 26 at approximately 10:15 PM PenCom was notified by multiple citizens regarding a blue truck
that had collided with an apartment building on the 600 block of West 8th Street. PenCom advised
responding units that the driver was reportedly arguing with persons on scene.
Arriving units found a full size 4X4 truck heavily damaged and embedded into an also heavily damaged side of
a building. Westbound 8th Street was blocked off and Fire Department personnel confirmed that there were
no injuries. Officers conducting an accident investigation developed facts showing that the driver was under
the influence of alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and was
later booked into the Clallam County Jail. Officers contacted City Building Inspection personnel to have a
determination made as to the safety of the damaged building.
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On November 26 at approximately 3-0:48 PM a PAPD
Officer Whitney Fairbanks notified PenCom that she
had observed a vehicle run a stoplight on 8th Street.
Officers also reported a near collision at the accident
scene on 8th Street(see previous PAPD post).
Additionally, Officers reported that the vehicle was
failing to yield and the driver appeared to be in an
attempt to elude officers. The vehicle proceeded
M onto I Street, onto L Street and then westbound on
Edgewood Rd. The driver lost control of the vehicle
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officers and then fled southbound and into the
woods. The pursuit lasted less than 5 minutes.
Officer Fairbanks and Kg Copper
The driver was eventually captured and arrested by Officer
Fairbanks, K-9 Copper and assisting officers. The suspect was identified a Jesse A. Eisenhower, 29 years old
and from Port Angeles. A telephonic search warrant was obtained, Eisenhower was examined at scene by
medics and was later booked into the Clallam County Jail on both felony and misdemeanor charges.
Thanksgiving weekend included a truck that crashed into a building and a
vehicle pursuit that ended with a crash, K9 contact, and arrest. To say
that it was a busy weekend for PAPD wouldn't quite paint the whole
picture. Despite strict COVID jail restrictions i6 people were booked into
the Clallam Countyjail over the long weekend. io of those people were
booked by PAPD. On Sunday, November 29, 202o during the 12 hour
period between 6:oo AM and 6: PM PAPD responded to eleven reported
domestic disturbances.
At about 4:00 PM all patrol officers had responded to, and were out at
other calls. Sergeant Tom Kuch, the on duty patrol supervisor,
responded alone to yet another domestic disturbance. Upon arriving in 7
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the neighborhood Sergeant Kuch learned that an unwanted guest was at
a home, the guest was high, causing problems, and wouldn't leave.
Further details included that the unwanted guest had kicked in the door
of the home the night before, but the residents had not reported the
incident at that time.
The guest's behavior worsened and he had finally assaulted the victim
just before the victim called police. Sergeant Kuch continued on to Officer Cooper
the house and was confronted by a man who was heavily under the
influence of drugs and very aggressive. The man, who was about 5 feet eight inches tall and weighed about
200 pounds fixated his attention on the sidearm in Sergeant Kuch's holster and threatened to kill Sergeant
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Kuch despite Sergeant Kuch remaining calm and maintaining a de-escalation dialog with the man for several
minutes.
Other officers were able to break free from other calls and arrive on scene to assist Sergeant Kuch. The
suspect ignored all of the opportunities he had been given to de-escalate and suddenly charged and attacked
Sergeant Kuch, which resulted in a struggle. During the struggle the suspect was hit with a 40 mm sponge
round that had no immediate effect, but did begin to lessen the intensity of the suspect's attack after a
moment. Another officer attempted to end the struggle with a Taser, which had no effect.
The struggle moved into the kitchen where a pitcher of water was spilled causing the struggle to continue on
a very slippery floor. As the struggle continued the officers de-escalated to using open hand tactics, but the
suspect escalated, grabbed an officer's head, tried to gouge out the officer's eyes out with his thumbs, and
kicked the officer in the groin. Also during the struggle that officer suffered a broken elbow. The suspect was
subdued and taken into custody. The officers immediately began to take measures to prevent an in custody
death and ensured that medical care was promptly provided to the suspect, who was taken to the hospital
and then to the jail where he remains on $20,000 bail.
On the evening of December 201", 2020 officers responded to a report
that vehicle had struck an "up-turned manhole cover" in an intersection
on Race Street. Officers arrived to find a vehicle that had underside
f damage and requiring a tow truck for repair. The persons in the car
were from out of the area, had visited Rialto Beach and were staying in
Port Ludlow. Officers were able to return the manhole cover to its
proper location and complete their accident investigation. The vehicle
was towed to a local repair shop.
Jr ;3 Given the time of night none of the local rental car companies were
open or reachable by phone.
Sgt. Tom Kuch asked Officer TJ Mueller if he could provide the family
(and their dog) a ride to Discovery Bay. The officer decided instead to
offer them his personal vehicle (a Volvo station wagon)for their use
until they were able to procure a rental car.
Officer Mueller
The family was able to locate a rental vehicle in Port Angeles Monday
afternoon (and of course the Volvo returned to the police station).
On December 23, zozo at about noon Officers responded to a fight involving a sledge hammer in the vicinity
of Lopez and Vine. Officers arrived in the area and located the injured victim about two blocks away. Officers
learned that the suspect had tried to kill the victim with a sledgehammer. Medics arrived and treated the
victim.
Officer Perry, Sergeant Kuch and Sergeant Malone located and arrested the suspect. Officers recovered a
full-size sledgehammer during the investigation. The suspect was booked into thejail. On December 24. The
prosecutor reviewed the case and charged the suspect with Assault 2, Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Needless to say, zozo was a strange and busy year, but the Blue Crew handled it with flying colors and is
ready for 2021.
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RED SQUAD
SERGEANT KEVIN MILLER
First and foremost, I can't say enough good things about our team in
zozo! Throughout zozo we have faced numerous challenges, more
than any other year of my law enforcement career. The landscape for
police challenges grew exponentially in zozo, from the COVID-ig
Pandemic, national demands for police reform, and more recently a
myriad of legislative bills and supreme court decisions we are
continuing to navigate. This group demonstrated a strong willingness
to be involved and work with our community and our stakeholders,
create relationships, and solve community problems.
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This squad is loaded with officers who are eager and willing to be
involved and take on more than just take calls in patrol. It is attitudes,
commitment, and involvement from those that make this department
so great!
Serqeant Kevin Miller and canine Bodie
Red Squad had several officers on this squad who were instrumental in
establishing the department's first explorer post (ages 15-21 years of age through the Boy Scouts of America)
and re-establishing our reserve police officer program (Ages 21 and up). zozo was the first year PAPD had
hosted a Police Reserve Academy in 12 years. Having volunteers in the cars with us on patrol has been absent
for the past decade. The reserve academy was three days a week from March through August in excess of 250
hours.
Officer Sanchez was an invaluable asset to both the reserve academy and
specifically the explorer program. Officer Sanchez is the lead explorer
advisor and has been instrumental for getting this program off the ground
and making this program a conduit of future employees. Sanchez was
also a part of the instructor cadre for the reserve academy.
Additionally, Officer Sanchez participated as a guest speaker at the Port
Angeles High School as a part of the emergency response training and
was a guest speaker for the "We're in This Together" (WITT) program.
Officer Sanchez
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Both Corporal Fernie and Officer Ryan are involved with instruction for our
explorer meetings and are currently advisors for the program.
Officer Ryan was a TAC Officer for CJTC for almost 7 years at the academy
instructing all officers around the state.
t He was a natural fit and was a key '-
instructor for Patrol Procedures, firearms,
defensive tactics, and use of force for the
reserve academy
Corporal Rife is the PAPD Range master
and oversees all components within the
Corporal Fernie firearms field and supervises the range
instructors and facilities. Corporal Rife is
directly responsible for numerous upgrades to the facilities (specifically the
classroom) at our range. This was possible after meeting with all our allied
agencies and securing funding from those agencies for improvements.
More to come this year. Corporal Rife
Officer Walker is a captain in the US Army Reserves and deployed and served
full time for the entire 2020 year in the middle east. Hejust recently returned,
. ,, and we are excited he is back on the squad for 2021.
Officer Tait has been the liaison between our neighborhood watch programs
and the department. The COVID pandemic complicated this platform of
communications. Corporal Rife and Corporal Fernie supervise both day and
night shifts collectively through some challenging cases in zozo. Officer Tait
and Officer Sanchez were both acting supervisors in the absence of myself and
the corporals.
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Officer VanDusen is our primary Rediscovery officer who works with social
workers and our homeless population in getting those individuals resources.
Officer Hollis is the newest member of Red Squad and successfully completed
her year of probation, post academy graduation.
Officer Brown was one of the top statistical leaders in the department in most
categories(Calls taken; Reports written, & arrests made). With that said, there
was several of his fellow teammates that also deserve honorable mention as
they were also on the leader board... In no specific order, Officer Hollis,
Officer Tait, Officer Ryan, Officer VanDusen, Officer A Smith, & Officer
Moore. There were numerous categories, but no shortage of officers getting
the job done!
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2020-20743: Officers responded to a report of a head-on collision in the
2000 block of East First Street. SR ioi was blocked off for a couple hours
while rescue crews work on patients. Officers investigated the accident.A
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passenger from the suspect vehicle fled on foot. Officer applied for and
were granted a search warrant for the vehicle's black box recorder. The
suspect vehicle had crossed four lanes of traffic, striking the victim vehicle
head-on. A grandparent in the victim vehicle had removed her seatbelt to
tend to her grandchild in the passenger seat at the time of the collision.
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The grandmother was evacuated to Seattle and remained hospitalized and
in and out of surgeries until she eventually succumbed to her injuries.
Officer Moore 2020-3-7200: A runaway Juvenile case involving two juveniles that later
evolved to a kidnapping case that travelled over state lines. Officer Sanchez
coordinated an Interagency response including local agencies, DCYF, WSP, the FBI, and Police agencies in
Oregon. The runaways were located and returned home to their parents.
2020-9935: During a Black Lives Matter protest at the courthouse an individual
was reportedly throwing eggs at protesters and yelling racial and homophobic .,
slurs. The case was successfully investigated and prosecuted.
2020-3-07o6: Officers investigated the case of a stolen vehicle in which Officers
located the occupied vehicle in Lower Elwha. Officers conducted a High-Risk
traffic stop, taking two persons into custody. The driver of the vehicle was later
sentenced to 43 months in prison forthe stolen vehicle in addition to other related
crimes including Burglary 2, Malicious Mischief 2, Possession of Narcotics, and
Vehicle Prowl.
2020-3.3-974: Officers responded to an incident of a kayaker in the water at the
City Pier. Officer Sanchez responded along with Officer Brown and worked to Officer Smith
coordinate a life-saving response to get the kayaker safely out of the water. The kayaker had begun to suffer
the effects of prolonged exposure to the cold water and time became critical. Officers entered the water and
assisted PAFD with removing the kayaker from the water.
2020-3-7230: Officers learned of a sexual assault suspect who had fled the state of Kentucky and was residing
in Port Angeles. A great deal of time was invested by Officer Brown and worked out details with the originating
agency and the suspect was arrested and extradited back to Kentucky where he will face his criminal case.
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Port Angeles Police K9 zozo Annual Report
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By: Sgt. Kevin Miller
ow The Port Angeles Police K9 Unit is comprised of two patrol K9 teams,
Sergeant Kevin Miller/K9 Bodie (A Belgium Malinois) and Officer Whitney
Fairbanks/K9 Copper(German shepherd). One K9 team is assigned to Red
Squad and the other to Blue Squad, providing K9 services to the entire
county every day of the week. The K9 teams work primarily on night shift
for tracking fleeing suspects, locating evidence, or as a searching tool for
confirmation tracks. PAPD provides not only police K9 services to all law
enforcement agencies in Clallam County, but in-service and advanced
training for the entire NW region of the state.
Sergeant Miller
Our K9 teams are involved in public demonstrations and classroom visits to
teach the public about the benefits these dogs bring to our community and police department.
K9 Training
The Port Angeles Police Department facilitates K9 training for the entire
Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas, per the Department of Justice standards. By-
weeklytraining is facilitated by PAPD Sergeant Miller& Kitsap County Deputy
Aaron Baker, trainers for the Washington State Police Canine Association and
the Criminal Justice Training Commission. All of the Patrol K9s in the Clallam, '
Grays Harbor, and Kitsap Counties work together and often are called upon to
respond to one another'sjurisdiction in a co-operative arrangement to ensure -
every agency,to include those without K9's, have
the necessary assets to keep officers and 'r
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several officers. A police K9 team can search a building 7X faster than four officers
with a 93%success rate vs four officers with a 59%success rate. Just the presence
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of having the police K9 unit on disturbance scenes mitigates suspects fleeing or fighting with officers, again
reducing injuries and expenditures related to officers and suspect being injured.
Police K9's must continually pass certification standards set forth by the Criminal Justice Training Commission.
A higher standard yet is the K9 team achieving accreditation from the Washington State Police Canine
Association. Within the WSPCA the highest standard achievable for a K9 team (Both handler and his K9
partner) by the WSPCA is"Master Handler"status. This standard is very difficult,and the accreditation testing
takes several hours and scored by master trainers of the WSPCA. Our regional training group has more teams
currently holding master handler status than any other region in this state. It is a testimony to the high
standards and dedicated efforts of our handlers that makes this possible.
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SERGEANT TYLER PENINGER
The majority of detective division investigations involve casework requiring
specialized training, multiple victims, search warrants, and travel to other
jurisdictions to gather the information needed to resolve cases. These are
investigations that the Patrol Division would not be able to complete
effectively due to the demands of their"routine"duties. The highest priority
when assigning detective division resources is currently placed upon major
crimes of violence, sex crimes, and complicated child abuse cases.
There are five basic training courses each new detective is required to attend
upon being assigned to the Detective Division.
Det. Sgt. Peninger
o Crime Scene Investigation
o Interview and Interrogation
o Child Abuse Interviewing and Assessment
o Sexual Assault Investigations: Victim-Centered Engagement and Resiliency Tactics
o Practical Homicide Investigation
The City of Port Angeles averages one or two murder investigations each year. The Washington Homicide
Investigator's Conference is attended each year as a primary method of receiving investigative techniques,
exchange of experiences between investigators, and to compare legal issues confronted in real cases. The
conference was cancelled this year due to COVID ig.
Due to legislative action, an independent investigative team was created to comply with new law
enforcement use of deadly force investigation mandates. All PAPD detectives participated in presentations
before the law enforcement advisory board for approval of inclusion within the PAPD IIT. All detectives were
approved for the team and will attend special training once it has been created.
Detective Martin and Detective Ordona shared duties as PAPD school resource officers.
Detectives conducted a search west of Port Angeles in the missing person case of Joshua Simiskey. A second
search using three different cadaver dogs was conducted at a different location west of Port Angeles.
Unfortunately, nothing was located to help determine his location in either search. This case was eventually
turned over to the Clallam County Sheriff's Office when no new nexus had been developed to the City of Port
Angeles and it was determined his last known location had been west of Port Angeles.
In March, a baby was killed in an apartment in Forks.The Forks Police Department requested PAPD
Detectives work the investigation. The division travelled to Forks, WA where a search warrant was executed
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at the scene, several interviews were conducted, and the suspect was subsequently arrested at the hospital
where the baby had passed away. The case is awaiting adjudication.
Detective Corporal Arand assisted in a reserve academy this year in charge of teaching Criminal Procedure.
Detectives Dropp, E. Smith, and Ordona also assisted with the reserve academy.
Port Angeles detectives continue to work for the citizens of Port Angeles, Clallam County, and any law
enforcement agency requesting help in holding criminals accountable for their actions.
Investigations worked by the Port Angeles Police Department Detective Division resulted in 1736 months of
prison time for criminals sentenced in 2020.
The Port Angeles Detective Division assisted our partners in the Clallam County Sheriff's Office, Forks PD,
Enumclaw PD, Limestone County Sheriff's Office,TX, and Victoria PD, British Columbia in criminal
investigations this year.
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In January of 2020, PAPD assigned Sergeant Josh Powless to supervise the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics
Enforcement Team(OPNET) PAPD provides the operational supervisor for the team -a multi-agency task force
which consists of detectives from the Clallam County Sheriff's Office, Port Angeles Police Department,Sequim
Police Department, Washington State Patrol, United States Border Patrol, and Homeland Security
Investigations.The team consistently works closely with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office,as well as federal
law enforcement partners, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives(ATF), The U.S. Coast Guard, and the
US Marshalls Service, among others.
As with most organizations, zozo came with unique challenges as a result of the COVID-i9 pandemic. Limited
jail booking restrictions, difficulty in the logistics of court proceedings, and officer safety concerns caused
challenges in OPNET's day-to-day operations. Local law enforcement observed that as unemployment rates
rose, there was a clear rise in drug overdoses - including some that resulted in deaths. According to Clallam
County Health Department data - which is gathered through mandatory overdose reporting from law
enforcement, fire departments, and medical clinics - overdoses rose 172% for the period of January to April.
One thing remains clear: It is imperative that OPNET continues their work in investigations of drug
trafficking individuals and organizations.
In the year zozo, OPNET opened 70 cases and closed 89 cases. 37 cases were closed with arrest-8 of them with
multiple arrests. OPNET arrested, or assisted in the arrest of, 35 individuals for felony drug crimes and another
9 for other felonies. 93.75% of our zozo cases were accepted for prosecution and t00% of those that have
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finished the prosecution phase were found guilty. OPNET seized over $14 million in illegal controlled
substances, including:
Heroin 2,678.30 grams $267,830.00
Methamphetamine 3,135.74 grams $125,429.6o
Fentanyl 72 dosage units si,o80.00
Suboxone 24o dosage units $3,600.00
Pharmaceuticals 5o dosage units $750.00
Growing Marijuana 3,899 plants sii,697,000.00
Processed Marijuana 288,322.59 grams si,9o8,400.00
Although drug enforcement is OPNET's main mission, it iswell-established that drug abuse overlaps everywalk
of life, as well as every type of crime investigated by law enforcement.Theft, assault, robbery, and even murder
arejust a few of the crimes resulting from a root cause of drug abuse and criminal drug organizations. OPNET's
development of informants often results in information about a variety of crimes, not strictly drug crimes. For
these reasons, OPNET is involved in many cases that are outside the realm of drug crimes.
Additionally, OPNET has specialized training in Tactical Building Entry. For that reason, OPNET is sometimes
requested in high risk situations that do not meet the level of a SWAT call-out, or there is no time to wait for
SWAT.
OPNET has proved time and time again the extreme value of the network of relationships we have built, and
continue to build, with local agencies, agencies in other counties, and federal agencies. Below are just a few
examples of OPNET's cases, including OPNET's continuing cooperative relationship with other law
enforcement agencies. These are in addition to the typical drug cases that are worked by OPNET on a daily
basis.
Justin Bryles:
OPNET Detectives received information that Justin Bryles, a convicted felon, was in possession of multiple
stolen items, including multiple vehicles and multiple firearms. Intel was gathered and evaluated and resulted
in a search warrant for Bryles' residence and the detached shop. Because of the danger of known firearms and
Bryles' violent history, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) SWAT Team assisted in the service of the search
warrant. Bryles was taken into custody and the search resulted in locating eight firearms, multiple stolen
vehicles, multiple stolen items, and illicit controlled substances. OPNET Detectives researched the firearms
through the ATF and were eventually able to confirm that six of the eight firearms had been stolen. Bryles has
pled guilty and will be sentenced in February of 2021.
Felony Assault with a Firearm:
OPNET assisted the Clallam County Sheriff's Office with the investigation of a suspect who assaulted multiple
people with a firearm. One victim was shot in the foot, another was beaten with brass knuckles and had the
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firearm pointed at them, and several bystanders had the firearm pointed at them as they tried to intervene.
The crime was believed to be drug related. OPNET's rapport with subjects in the drug community, as well as a
great working relationship with neighboring Jefferson County Detectives, proved to be priceless assets in
several regards.
Jefferson County Detectives assisted in quickly identifying the unknown suspect as a Jefferson County resident.
They were also valuable in quickly locating and apprehending the suspect in Jefferson County, where he had
fled. Jefferson County's investigation located the firearm believed to have been used in the incident, as well as
illegal controlled substances. During a subsequent execution of a search warrant at the scene of the shooting
in Clallam County, OPNET's rapport with known drug users led to information about where evidence of the
crime would be found, including shell casings that had been cleaned up and concealed, as well as one victim's
sock with what is believed to be bullet holes in it. The case awaits prosecution.
Murder/Suicide:
In the early morning hours of May i4th, CCSO Deputies and Sequim PD Officers responded to reports of shots
fired inside a residence in an unincorporated area of Sequim. Reports indicated that a male had opened fire and
that at least two people were injured inside the residence. Approximately 7 people were said to be within the
residence, including the shooter, at the time of the shooting. Due to the unknown status of the victims and the
unknown location/status of the suspect, OPNET Detectives were called out to lead the tactical entry response.
OPNET Detectives, along with Jefferson County Detectives arrived, quickly gathered information, and
developed a tactical plan. OPNET Detectives entered and cleared the residence, locating three deceased
subjects, one of which was determined to be the gunman. The scene was preserved during the search and
ultimately turned over to CCSO Detectives.
Absconded Military Serviceman with Homicidal Tendencies/Firearms:
In June, area law enforcement received information that a soldier had absconded from Joint Base Lewis-
McChord and was armed with a rifle and pistol. The suspect had also displayed suicidal ideation, as well as
homicidal tendencies toward his spouse. OPNET received information from Patrol units that they had located
the soldier's vehicle in the area of the Pacific Inn Motel in Forks. It was confirmed that the male had rented a
room there. OPNET Detectives conducted surveillance and observed the male leave the room. OPNET
Detectives contacted the suspect and took him into custody without incident.This was partially due to the plain
clothes detectives being able to get into close proximity of the suspect, identifying themselves, and controlling
him quickly. Because of this work, the soldier was turned over to his command safely. The military firearms
were also recovered.
Burglary Investigation —Jewelry Recovered/Drug Dealer Arrested:
In July of 2020 OPNET utilized a confidential informant to purchase approximately 3.3. grams of
methamphetamine from Jesse Haynes.
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On July 23rd, zozo at approximately o80o hours, OPNET served a search warrant at an apartment in the 2400
block of S Francis Street.That search warrant authorized the search for stolenjewelry related to a burglarythat
occurred in Clallam County. During the course of the service of the search warrant, OPNET Detectives
encountered Jesse Haynes and arrested him for an outstanding arrest warrant. Approximately 10.7 grams of
methamphetamine and a loaded firearm were located in Haynes' possession. Inside a lockbox at the residence,
OPNET Detectives located multiple other firearms, an additional 125.5 grams of methamphetamine, and a
wallet with an ID card for Haynes.
Some of the stolen jewelry from the burglary was recovered during the search warrant, as well as one item of
jewelry from a burglary that was investigated by PAPD. OPNET also arrested the renter of the apartment,
Katyn Flores for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intentto Deliver.Asmall child wastaken into protective
custody due to the open drug usage around the child and the dangerous apartment where the child was found.
Jesse R. Haynes (26 years-old of Port Angeles, WA) pled guilty in Clallam County Superior Court to one count
of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and one count of Delivery of a Controlled
Substance. Haynes was subsequently sentenced to 87 months in prison, followed by 12 months of DOC
supervision. Flores'case awaits prosecution.
Burglar Arrested/Stolen vehicle recovered:
On August 51", zozo, OPNET Detectives learned that the Sequim Police Department had probable cause for
the arrest of Sean Tamburro for multiple recent burglaries. OPNET Detectives were able to learn of Tamburro's
location. As other law enforcement responded to the location, an OPNET Detective observed a stolen truck
driving from the area. The detective followed the truck until other officers in marked patrol cars could arrive.
When uniformed officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled in the vehicle, leading officers in a short
vehicle pursuit. The suspect vehicle sped up to about 40 mph and ignored several stop signs, causing other
motorists to have to swerve out of the way. The truck eventually pulled into a parking lot and was blocked in
by officers. Tamburro was found to be the driver and was arrested at the scene.
Officers located methamphetamine in Tamburro's possession. The truck's canopy, which had been removed,
was also located and recovered. A search warrant was granted, authorizing a search of the stolen truck. That
search led investigators to small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, prescription opioids, and drug
paraphernalia. Burglary tools and items belonging to some of the victims were also recovered.The case awaits
prosecution.
Corrections Officer Arrested for Scheme to Smuggle Drugs into Prison:
In August, OPNET arrested Clallam Bay Corrections Officer Alfonso E. Cofone (37 years-old of Port Angeles)
for Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Deliver; Possession of Suboxone With Intent to Deliver,-
Possession of a Firearm While in Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver; and for
Possession of Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver within loon feet of a School Zone.
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The case began when Investigators with The Department of Corrections (DOC) Intelligence and Investigations
Unit requested OPNET's assistance in the investigation of a scheme involving a corrections officer planning to
smuggle controlled substances into the Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC). DOC Investigators had
gathered months of intelligence, which indicated that the corrections officer planned to receive controlled
substances from a person outside of the county and deliver the controlled substances to inmates within the
facility.
DOC Investigators worked closelywith OPNET and an agentwith the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI.)The
investigation uncovered reasonable cause to believe that the suspected corrections officer was Cofone.
Additionally, the intelligence indicated that Cofone had received the controlled substances and would likely
introduce the drugs to the facility on Tuesday.
Upon Cofone's arrival at work, investigators interviewed Cofone and a search of his vehicle was conducted.
Inside his vehicle, a note from an inmate was discovered. Investigators learned that the drugs were actually
hidden in another of Cofone's vehicles,which was parked at his residence in Port Angeles.
OPNET Detectives, assisted by the FBI and a DOC Drug Detection K-9, served a search warrant on Cofone's
residence and vehicle. In those locations, detectives recovered about 61 grams of suspected
methamphetamine, 215 suboxone strips, an eye dropper container filled with suspected marijuana oil, an AR-
15 rifle, a 9mm pistol, and $2300 in cash.According to DOC Investigators,the value of the controlled substances
is substantially higher within the prison population. In the end, the FBI did not pursue charges on the male at
the federal level. OPNET took charge of the case and booked Cofone. The case awaits prosecution.
OPNET Assists in IDEA Takedown of Drug Trafficking Organization:
On Tuesday, September 15t, OPNET assisted the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other law
enforcement partners in executing search warrants in Skagit County in a large-scale drug trafficking
investigation. Skagit County wasjust one of multiple locations executed throughout the Puget Sound.
OPNET's participation began in May of 2019 when OPNET developed a confidential informant and learned that
one member of the drug trafficking organization (identified as 24 year-old Lionel Gonzalez-Torres of
Burlington, WA), was providing large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin to the Olympic Peninsula.
The informant conducted multiple controlled buys with Gonzalez-Torres for a total of 225.9 grams of heroin
and 87.1 grams of meth. In June of 2019, Gonzalez-Torres was arrested and 405.1 grams of heroin and 33.9
grams of meth were seized.A subsequent search of Gonzalez-Torres's home at that time yielded 51.5 grams of
heroin and 1,476.2 grams of meth.
OPNET's search of Gonzalez-Torres's apartment and vehicle on September 1st yielded approximately 2.5
kilograms (about 5.5 lbs.) of heroin, over a thousand fentanyl pills, a powder suspected to be fentanyl, and
almost$1500 in cash.The success of the operation is expected to have a substantial, direct impact on the supply
of illegal controlled substances to the Olympic Peninsula.A more detailed press release by The U.S.Attorney's
Office can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/pr/third-major-takedown-drug-trafficking-ring-
nets-14-arrests
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Records Division
Carla Jacobi, Records Supervisor
2020 was a year of adversity and adapting to change. It was a
challenge to meet the needs of our customers and protect the safety of
dispatchers, officers, records staff, and our families. The COVID-ig
pandemic forced us to change many of our operating procedures and
business practices, and I am fortunate to work for an agency that cares
about the health and wellness of its employees, serving the needs of
' the community, and committed to resiliency and perseverance.
Records Supervisor Carla Jacobi
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Sam Barcklow: Public Records Champion of Change
Records Specialist Sam Barcklow
Long time Records Specialist, TAC, and Assistant Public Records Officer
Cindy Carino retired in August, and Sam Barcklow courageously assumed Cindy'sjob responsibilities. He is
doing exceptionally well with these newjob tasks and championing our
public records requests. Two of our mission statements are to strive to
embrace change and maintain our standards of operation and
customer service, as well as, to serve as leaders in technological
advances. Sam has created a mostly paperless process to complete
public records requests with Adobe Pro. This replaces our previous
manual process of making photocopies and using whiteout and
sharpies to redact information. We are also planning to start using a
new redaction program with GOVQA, our public records request
management system, to process all our redactions and
exemption/redaction logs from within the software.
Jordon Lemon: Digital Records Champion of Change Records Specialist Jordon Lemon
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Records Specialist Jordon Lemon has been busy performing the morning copying, delivering the paperwork
to the courthouse, and filing telephonic search warrants; entering case reports, infractions, and online citizen
reports; managing officer safety/caution/mental health entries; submitting IBR reporting stats to WASPC;
entering residential alarm registration and business trespass notices; and serving as the department
webmaster. He and I participated in several vendor demonstrations for a more effective and user-friendly
video redaction product and digital media storage solution. We purchased a subscription for Veritone Redact
to redact video and audio recordings and are pursuing the purchase of NICE Investigate to store our digital
media in the cloud. This product offers a public portal for citizens to upload documents and digital media to
the officers and a prosecutor portal to share digital media records. This product will reduce the time and
expense of officers spend uploading digital media files, creating CDs/DVDs, and traveling to collect digital
media records from citizens and businesses. It will also reduce the amount of time and expense records staff
spend making copies forthe prosecutor's office and other criminaljustice partners, storing the CDs, and
purging of these records. Inconsistent wifi connections and computer issues have impaired officers'abilities
to upload the digital media files correctly and burn to CDs/DVDs. Drone footage and Cellebrite reports
frequently exceed CD and DVD file size storage capabilities requiring officers download these files to
expensive thumb drives. The NICE Investigate product allows the prosecutor's office to receive these records
electronically and reduce the time, cost, and storage requirements for both agencies. Jordon continues to
serve as a leader in migrating to a digital records management system and adapting to the needs of modern
policing and technological advances.
Joanne Droz: Property& Evidence Champion of Change
Property and Evidence Officer Joanne Droz continues in her steadfast
mission to effectively manage the intake and release of property and
evidence items, comply with Washington State laws and WASPC
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Accreditation standards, and perform accurate recordkeeping and
records management. Each day she processes lockers, enters the
items into the computer system, and stores them in designated
locations. She reviews dispositions from the court to determine when
r items can be released or destroyed. She mails evidence items to the
crime labs for processing, makes copies of evidence CDs/DVDs for the
Records Specialist Joanne Droz prosecutor when requested, and responds to citizen requests to pick
up their property. She has been auditing each shelf in the property room to determine when items can be
released, reconciling the computer entries and property report cards, and cleaning up incorrect entries
related to data conversion issues. She has now cleared out three complete rows of shelving which has never
been accomplished during my tenure with the department. She excels in customer service and meeting the
needs of the citizens. She implemented a curbside delivery system to safely return property items to owners.
She continues to develop new processes to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and management of the
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property and evidence room and recordkeeping functions. She performs these duties with the precision of a
drill sergeant and the grace of Mother Teresa. She is our mighty Property
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& Evidence champion!
And Introducing New Records Specialist Katie Butler:
Katie Butler: Learning New Things Champions of Change
After Cindy's retirement in August,we were finally able to hire Katie
Butler in November, who was working part time in Customer Service. She -
performed very well during the interviews for this position and
demonstrated the skills, abilities, and characteristics needed for thesejob
tasks. She has a remarkable work ethic and desire to learn and is
committed to supporting the vision, mission, values, and performance
standards of the department. She is responsible for entering infractions; Records Specialist Katie Butler
managing parking tickets; processing concealed pistol license and
firearm transfer applications; entering residential alarm registrations, business trespass notices, and animal
correction notices; and completing monthly WACIC/NCIC stolen guns, license plates, motor vehicles, and
missing person entries. Her official start date was January ii, 2021; however, we were able to bring her in
two weeks early during the days that she was not working in Customer Service. She is doing an outstanding
job learning her new duties and the different records management functions of the division. She has a
brilliant sense of humor and is a welcome addition to the Records team. We expect great things from her!
Reviewing this year's records statistics,the division processed fewer crime reports from officers and direct
reports from citizens; however, we completed significantly more firearm transfer applications, citizen online
reports, and public records requests. Firearm Transfer applications increased from 571 in 2oi8 and 621 in
2019 to i,o89. Citizen online reports increased from 179 in 2oi8 and 158 in 2019 to 372 due in part to the
pandemic and a data security breach with Washington State Employment Security and corresponding
identity theft reports. Public records requests increased from 1,135 in 2oi8 and 1,421 in 2019 to 2,041 this
year. One requester submitted 755 requests accounting for37%of the department's requests alone.
Requests can range from one record to hundreds depending on the nature, time frame, and scope of the
request. They can require multiple searches through the different divisions of the police department,
Pencom Dispatch Center, and other city departments. Public records requests continue to dominate the time
and resources of the department and requires a full-time position. Sam and I receive regular training to stay
current with the Washington State Public Records Act, Case Law, Model Rules, and best practices. I provide
annual training to all department staff members to ensure compliancy with the Public Records Act. We strive
to support our mission to provide outstanding customer service and provide fullest assistance with public
records request. I am fortunate to have such amazing team members committed to mastering their work
tasks; supporting the vision, mission, values, and performance standards of the department; and adapting to
change.
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MIKE O'CONNOR, COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
PORT ANGELES POLICE DEPT.
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POLICE - FIRE - EMS
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
"We, the men and women of Clallam County Peninsula Communications, are the
first of the first responders. We are committed to answering all 9-1-1 and non-emergency
calls with professionalism and integrity, while efficiently dispatching police,fire and emergency
medical services. With our commitment to excellence we can help save lives, protect property, and
assist the public in their time of need."
PenCom is the Communications Division of the Port Angeles Police Department and is the Public Safety
Answering Point for all 9-1-1 calls within Clallam County.
Our Communications Center provides quality Emergency Dispatch Services to the Port Angeles Police
Department, Port Angeles Fire Department, Clallam County Sheriff's Office, Sequim Police Department,
Forks Police Department, Lower Elwha Tribal Police, LaPush Tribal Police. Jamestown Fish & Wildlife
Enforcement, Olympic National Park(after hours) and Fire District#1(Forks & Beaver), Fire District #2 (area
surrounding Port Angeles), #3 (Sequim area), #4 (Joyce area), #5 (Clallam Bay/Sekiu area), #6 (3-Rivers area),
LaPush Fire Department and Forks Ambulance.
Our staff consists of a Deputy Director(Communications Manager), 4 Communications Supervisors, 1
Administrative Communications Supervisor, and (when fully staffed) 15
Communications Officers. We also have 1 Warrant Entry Clerk and z InformationP11
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Technology staff.
We continue to be short staffed and are continually recruiting. Finding, training
and retaining qualified applicants is a nationwide issue.
2020 saw some interesting changes here at PenCom.
ORIPO
Our Director, Karl Hatton, returned to fulltime status after a few years of splitting
his time between JeffCom and PenCom as the Regional Director. We are very
happy to have him back.
Steve Romberg
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Steve Romberg, retired in March after over 30 years of service to the Department serving as Communications
Officer, Communications Supervisor, Communications Manager and in his last few years as Communications
Coordinator.
Prior to Steve's Service with the City he was a Reserve Deputy, Communications Officer and a Field Deputy
with the Sheriff's Office.
Steve had a long and distinguished career in Public Safety in Clallam County and has more than earned his
retirement. We miss him, his leadership, positive attitude and....shenanigans.
Taking Steve's place is Communications Supervisor Susan Craig who now handles the day to day
administrative duties that Steve had handled before his retirement., i.e. payroll, budget, grant monitoring
and other related duties. She is also the Direct Supervisor of the Warrant Entry Clerk and Information
Technology Staff. She is also able to help out with shift coverage when needed.
Susan's reassignment left a Shift Supervisor position open which was filled by Dennis LaBoy who had gone
through the promotional testing process and was on the eligibility list for promotion.
Congratulations should go out to these folks who exemplify the high quality of staff that help make PenCom
a professional and effective organization.
FIRST RESPONDER STATUS
At the November 3.7, 2020 City Council Meeting Mayor Kate Dexter read a proclamation announcing that the
City of Port Angeles recognizes that the 9-i-i Communications Officers are to be elevated to the status of
First Responders.
PenCom is the first agency in the State of Washington to receive this recognition and will hopefully help set
the stage in our work with the State Legislature to do the same at the State level. The signed proclamation is
framed and is hanging with pride in the Communications Center.
TRAILBLAZER RECOGNITION
Acknowledging the important role bystanders, with guided
assistance from telecommunicators, play in impacting cardiac - -
arrest survival, Peninsula Communications (PenCom)
implemented Resuscitation Quality Improvement® „
Telecommunicator(RQI®-T) in August 203.9 to prepare
telecommunicators to deliver high-quality telephone CPR. -
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RQI-T is co-developed by the American Heart Association, -
Laerdal Medical and the Resuscitation Academy Foundation
and delivered by RQI Partners.
Today, the agency was recognized by RQI Partners and the Resuscitation Academy Foundation as a
"Resuscitation Trailblazer."The award, presented at the Port Angeles City Council meeting, signifies
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PenCom's commitment to furthering resuscitation education, improving telephone CPR practices, and
ultimately, increasing cardiac arrest survival.
"Peninsula Communications shares our mission to save more lives from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest,"said
David LaCombe, vice president of prehospital programs at RQI Partners. "This was evident in their decision to
adopt RQI-T, which at the time, was a new-to-market resuscitation quality improvement program. RQI
Partners and the Resuscitation Academy Foundation salute the agency for demonstrating leadership and
taking a stand in how their telecommunicators are trained and prepared to respond to cardiac arrest events."
Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition with about a io-minute life expectancy without immediate CPR
from a bystander. With emergency medical service (EMS) providers, on average, arriving on scene in seven
minutes following a 9-1-1 call, the chance of survival significantly improves when PSAP telecommunicators
guide callers on how to perform CPR.
PenCom has 12 telecommunicators enrolled in RQI-T, a blended educational and resuscitation quality
improvement program that provides continuous, simulation-based mastery learning, practice and analytics
to telecommunicators for delivery of high-quality telephone CPR to bystanders. Since program
implementation, PenCom's leadership has seen a steady improvement in telecommunicator confidence and
CPR competence when answering cardiac arrest calls, one of the most serious types of emergency calls. In
the past 12 months,the center has achieved an 180/6 decrease in its "time to recognize"out-of-hospital
cardiac arrest and a 16%decrease in the time it took bystanders to provide the first telecommunicator-
directed CPR chest compression.
"The emergency calls that result from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, undoubtedly, require peak, high-quality
performance,"said Karl Hatton, Deputy Director of the Port Angeles Police Department. "Our
telecommunicators are the first, First Responders, and through their specialized training and skills, hold such
an integral role in providing lifesaving instructions to our residents. We are excited that RQI-T is helping to
improve their overall readiness and preparedness to rapidly identify cardiac arrest and perform high-quality
telephone CPR. We appreciate the 'Resuscitation Trai(b(azer'recognition and look forward to continued
collaboration to increase cardiac arrest survival."
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RECOGNITION FROM FIRE DISTRICT#4 ;
On Christmas Eve, Chief Waters and Lt. Flint from Clallam County Fire District #4 0y
stopped by and presented PenCom Communications Officer with Challenge Coins '
and a letter thanking us for our professionalism in a job with many challenges the
we manage every day.
We are proud of our staff and the service we provide to our community. An - -
amazing and unexpected gift on Christmas Eve. ;,: ..h'w............ ...
All of our thanks to Fire District #4 for thinking of us and providing this special
token of appreciation.
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PenCom is a very special place to work, with extraordinary people taking care of our citizens.
FOOD BANK DONATION
In January PenCom put together a quick turn-around food drive and managed to collect 3.34 pounds of food,
and $364.50 in cash donations, for the Port Angeles Food Bank helping to support our community
TRAINING
In January, 2020 three trainers completed the State CTO (Communications Training Officer) course, officially
bringing our training group up to six members. The PenCom training team consists of Mary Rife, Dennis
Laboy, Kyle Wagner, Jessica Conner, Heather Conway and Chelsea Jensen.
Going into 2020 we were optimistic with our three trainees who had been hired in late 203.9. The plan was for
them to finish classroom/console training and potentially be on their own and fully functional contributing
members of our dispatch center by the end of the first quarter. Unfortunately they didn't make it and we
were back to square one a few months into 2020.
With COVID, Public Safety Testing stopped conducting assessments therefore bringing our hiring process to
a halt. Our HR department stepped up and figured out different ways for us to continue our hiring process.
With the help of HR along with our administrative staff, we were able to hire two candidates in June, but alas,
they also did not complete training. As of December, 2020 we have two new trainees, Gabrielle Dumler and
Tom Bock. We are very hopeful they will continue to move along in the training process and be on their own
in the early part of 2021.
As you can imagine our already depleted center has continued to carry the load of our overwhelming
overtime. As trainers we are doing what we can to modify and improve our training program to hopefully
make it more suitable for each trainee. However at the end of the day this is a very difficultjob that requires a
variety of skill sets along with the right personality. Our trainers have continued to work diligently and give
everything they have to help, teach and motivate our trainees but we continue to be challenged with how to
help trainees succeed. It truly does require the right candidate for the job.
Our continuing education for all dispatchers primarily revolves around online/virtual courses. We utilize
Lexipol, WCIA, and RQi-T as well as creating our own in house scenarios. In 2020 we lost our EMD online
program and are working in cooperation with WA State, APCO and other counties to find a program to meet
or exceed our prior EMS online courses. The goal for continuing education is to assign courses each quarter.
We are Telecommunicator certified by the State of Washington which currently requires 24 hours of
continuing education every 2 years. We hope to have the opportunity to send employees to out of area
training in 2021, which adds in person learning as well as networking with other members of our dispatch
community.
Although we are down multiple positions the goal stays the same. We believe and know that with our hard
work and continued efforts we will eventually be fully staffed.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The year for PenCom IT has been dominated by the start of a project for creating a regional data repository
and a public safety regional network. This will improve the interoperability of all public safety agencies within
the region that incorporates Jefferson and Clallam Counties.This two-year project will accomplish many
goals to include: the consolidation of JeffCom's and PenCom's data; the synchronization of business
processes and data required for the interoperability of these two Counties; creating a completely new public
safety network, with all the servers and infrastructure, to enable the two Counties to work with each other;
and an upgrade of Aegis, the primary application used by our agencies for communications and records
management for all the calls that pass through the dispatch centers to the different agencies.
Some of the other projects we worked on in 2020: We are working with the state and counties to produce a
next generation gii GIS system to completely replaced the way gii phone calls are transferred by the phone
companies to the different dispatch centers; We are continuing to work with phone companies and local
agencies to complete voice over IP line infrastructure for business connections to dispatch; We worked with
all the agencies to help them pass the triennial CJIS technical audit; We upgraded our forms to meet State
IBR requirements; and we worked with different agencies to complete interfaces with Aegis for their specific
reporting requirements.
Communications Officer Kyle Wagner began an internship with IT staff receiving training and various
certifications in the area of Information Technology. He is working closely with the PenCom IT staff with the
ultimate goal of moving into a positon with PenCom IT full time.
RECORDING REQUESTS
Supervisors processed a total of 52o recording requests in 2020. 293. of those were telephonic
search warrants.
In comparison, we had a total of 459 recording requests in 203.9 with 227 of them being
telephonic search warrants and 55o recording requests in 2o3.8 with 284 of those being
telephonic search warrants.
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
PenCom Public Records Officers processed a total of 36o Public Records Requests in 2020.
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WARRANTS & PROTECTIONS ORDERS
zozo TOTAL WARRANTS YTD= 11105
As of December3s, zozo
Felony Warrants: ist Qtr end Qtr r3 d Qtr t4 h Qtr YTD
Bench Warrants 120 61 io6 92 379
Juvenile Warrants 43 24 45 25 137
Misdemeanors:
Regular 135 48 119 95 397
Forks DCII 65 15 46 66 192
Totals 363 148 316 278 1,105
Protection Orders: 188 214 2o6 210 818
zosg TOTAL WARRANTS YTD= 1,710
As of December3s, zosg
Felony Warrants: 1st Qtr end Qtr r3 d Qtr t4 h Qtr YTD
Bench Warrants 94 122 132 96 444
Juvenile Warrants 56 45 28 49 178
Misdemeanors:
Regular 170 212 239 179 800
Forks DCII 39 6o 1o8 81 288
Totals 359 439 507 405 1,710
Protection Orders: 199 241 214 201 855
Thru 12/31/1g Thru 12/31/2020 Decrease %
Total Warrants: 1,710 1,105 35.4%
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Total Protection Orders: 855 818 4.3%
2020 CALL TOTALS
TELEPHONE CALLS
In zozo PenCom handled a total of 38,683 9-1-1 calls and a total of 117,304 non-emergency/business line
phone calls.
CALLS FOR SERVICE - FIRE - EMS
CALLS FOR SERVICE— LAW
Fire District #1 243 ENFORCEMENT
Fire District #2 1,799 Clallam County Sheriff 25,974
Fire District #3 7,346 Port Angeles Police 22,843
Fire District #4 321 Forks Police 3,591
Fire District#5 188 Sequim Police 11,516
Fire District #6 34 Olympic Ntl. Park 238
PA Fire 5,509 LaPush Police 1,415
LaPush Fire 15 Elwha Police 5,026
Forks EMS 88o Jamestown Wildlife 13
Total Fire/EMS 3-6,335
Total Law 7o,63.6
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2020 was a big year for the PAPD's partner program REdisCOVERY!We maintained the Mental Health Field Response
program which involves a full time Social Worker(MSW) riding and working closely with specially assigned PAPD
Officers and Community Change Agents coordinating with a number of agencies in Clallam County.The REdisCOVERY
team responds to mental health crises in the field as well as proactively conducts outreach in the community.These
contacts have resulted in meaningful linkages to mental health, substance abuse, medical services, housing and shelter,
food bank, crisis services,transportation, and other necessities.The REdisCOVERY goal is to help people before their
circumstances lead to an arrest or hospitalization.The Port Angeles Fire Department Community Paramedic program
works in partnership with our REdisCOVERY team,filling the gaps through collaboration. The teams have developed
productive and effective professional relationships with community partners that assist our community members to
engage in the appropriate service at the appropriate time with the least amount of resistance.These actions in turn work
to reduce the use of costly emergency services and lead to better, more sustainable positive outcomes.
REdisCOVERY was awarded a grant from Clallam County Behavioral Health funds and our team grew from one to four in
early 2020. Our outreach/response/and case management capacity grew and showed a rapid increase in individuals
served.
There were 472 unique individuals who received 7,449 contacts through this program in the year 2020. Contacts included
crisis intervention, supportive services, substance use assessments,transportation to care, medical referrals and more!
Contacts were made in collaboration with PAPD and other partners and were referred by officers, paramedics, ER
nurses, other service providers, and through outreach on the streets.
These individuals received over 88o referrals to housing (3i2), medical/dental (141), SUD services/including MAT(2i3),
mental health services(iio), 107 referrals to other resources(ie: Intimate partner violence services, legal,food, DSHS
etc).
These referrals and subsequent follow up resulted in 434 linkages(intake appointments completed/successfully
engaged). Specifically, i46 linkages to housing which is roughly 48%of the total referrals were successfully linked, 94 to
medical/dental or 66%of referrals, 68 or 62%to mental health services, 126 to substance use disorder treatment, 59%of
those referred successfully engaged last quarter of 2020.
REdisCOVERY/OPCC conducted Shelter Medical Clinics on a weekly basis to both Serenity House Overnight Shelter and
the Temporary Social Distancing Center. Providing basic medical care,follow up and referral and COVID-i9 testing and
eventually vaccinations.The team facilitated medical clinics about 3 times a week, seeing on average i25 individuals per
month!
In June the team grew again when the OPCC/REdisCOVERY program then secured a grant to extend the level of service
provided from response and outreach to case management and ongoing support services through the Arrest and Jail
Alternatives(AJA) program. It allowed the program to provide intensive case management services to those who are at
risk of or have repeated law enforcement interactions, have a behavioral health issue that creates a barrier to reduction
of use of emergency services, and have been unsuccessful in engaging in traditional service provision. This program is a
separate but related extension of the REdisCOVERY field response program. Both programs are funded through a
variety of state and local grants including the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs(WASPC).The grant
also provided funds to hire a psychiatric ARNP. So, in addition to OPCC medical and dental field resources we now can
provide in the field psychiatric assessments and medication prescriptions to individuals struggling with behavioral health
disorder(s)and living unhoused.Why does all this matter?The stories always tell it better.
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Jimmy had along history of violence, chronic homelessness, involvement with law enforcement,frequent incarceration,
mental illness and substance abuse. Committing a crime to go to jai Ito get out of the cold was not unusual forth is
individual.
In the 12 months before intake into AJA there was 3 arrests(average of two hours per arrest,with an average rate of pay
for i officer at$5o/hr= $3oo), 9 charges(ranging from trespass to assault and residential burg)and 17o days in jail
(average cost is$95 per day=$i6,150). Over 5o law enforcement contacts(average length of a contact 3o mins, $25 each
contact= $1250)were documented in CAD (does not include county)where arrest was avoided. Prior to AJA this
participant had 3 ER admissions(average cost of ER admission is$7000= $21,000)(just walking into triage is roughly
$2000). Cost for this one individual in a 12 month period not including ambulance/medics is$38,700
In July Jimmy was referred by Clallam Countyjail Mental Health Professional.
Upon release from jail in late July this participant screened in and completed intake documentation for the newly
implemented Arrest and Jail Alternatives(AJA) program. On 10/14/202o he was assessed by our ARNP at the shelter he
was staying at. On 10/22 his case manager arranged for a substance use assessment to be completed at shelter. On
11/20 the participant left for inpatient treatment via transportation arranged by his case manager in partnership with the
outpatient facility. 12/9 he completed treatment and was met by his case manager to work on his next goal; permanent
housing and maintenance of success.
Goals met thus far: shelter,financial, essential needs, SUD, mental health and medical.
Prior to AJA Jimmy had over 50 police contacts often involving his violent or aggressive reactions. In a 5-month period,
since his release from jail and intake into AJA he has had i8 police contacts, drastically reduced and not resulting in
arrest or violence. There has been i ER visit and it resulted from an ITA we were involved with and an individual was not
detained as a safe less restrictive alternative could be found because of his relationship with his case manager and her
relationships with providers.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
Among the many challenges of 2020 the Police Department
added Code Enforcement as a new division staffed with three
part time Code Enforcement Officers in February of 2020. One
of the positions was filled by Glenn McFall. CE Officer McFall
began with the Police Department as a volunteer who moved
into a position working parking enforcement and addressing
issues with junk and abandoned vehicles. With his prior
experience it was an easy selection to transition his position to
Code Enforcement. CE Officer Erin Brown and CE Officer Kyle
Buchanan were
selected through the hiring process. The process for hiring Code
Enforcement Officers is the same rigorous selection and background
vetting process as our Patrol Officers. CE Officer Brown came to us 'a
with a background in public service from a career with PUD. CE
Officer Kyle Buchanan began with the police department as a . '
member of our Explorer program. Officer Brown and Officer `
Buchanan were in training from March to August of 2020 while they
attended the Reserve Police Officer Academy hosted by PAPD,
completing over 28o hours of training in crisis intervention, case
law, search and seizure, patrol procedures and other skills to CE Officer McFall
prepare them for working in the field and responding to calls for
service. Both Officer Brown and Officer Buchanan successfully graduated the Reserve Academy on August
28th
Growing and developing a new program is always a challenge. The purpose
y pe of Code Enforcement is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the
community by enforcing the city municipal code providing standards for the
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f: u. The goal of the division is to emphasize code compliance through education
and workingtowards voluntary compliance.
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Code Enforcement receives complaints for investigation via email, the city
website, calls from the public to Pencom, referrals from patrol officers and
other citydepartments. Code Enforcement calls are prioritized for
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seriousness of the violation and emergent safety hazards within the limits of
CE Officer Brown being part time employees.
In September of 2020, the Code Enforcement Team initiated a case against three properties located on E 5th
St. due to the large number of calls for service and complaints generated by the community. Officer Brown
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was assigned as primary to this case. After visiting the site with Officer
Buchanan, Officer Brown determined numerous code violations existed
y on the property and notified the owner they must be abated. Over the
course of the next few months, Officer Brown continued to assess the
properties and worked with the property owner to gain voluntary
compliance in cleaning up the property. Several illegal structures were
dismantled, and eleven dump truck loads of refuse were removed via
contractor from the property. In addition to the refuse, campers,
trailers, dirt, concrete and makeshift fencing were also cleared from the
right of way and the properties'frontages. Based on photography and
reporting, it appears that the violations amassed over about a years'
time. Code Enforcement will continue to monitor the property.
CE Officer Buchanan
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frequent areas of complaint was abandoned and junk vehicles on property ". 33•;
and in the area around 600 block S. Lincoln. Code Enforcement officers ' , t
worked diligently with the property owner and the managers of the `
businesses on the removal of abandoned and junk vehicles on the
property and supplied them with the proper paperwork to remove x
vehicles. The property owners were also given paperwork on the No
Trespass Program. The property owners
put up the proper signage with the codes 3 � '
4 and rules. Vehicles on the city streets in .', w
the were tagged for removal within a :+
timeframe established by the city code.
Code Enforcement Officer McFall, �"' �
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helped removed three vehicles, two travel trailers, an additional trailer and
even a boat from the parking lot in that area. They were also able to remove
a motorhome that was abandoned on E. 71" street. Two additional
motorhomes and two additional vehicles were also voluntarily removed after
contact by Code Enforcement Officers. Through consistent effort the area
was significantly cleared of problem vehicles.
In addition to code violations pertaining to vehicles and property nuisances, Officers Brown and Buchanan
responded to calls and made contacts with dozens of encampments located throughout the City, both on
private and public property. During these contacts, the officers worked with camp occupants to put them in
touch with local resources, primarily the REdisCOVERY program, and also achieve voluntary compliance in
cleaning up of sites as the campers move on.
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PORT ANGELES POLICE • RERS / RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS
Port Angeles Police Volunteers
Explorers/Reserve Police Officers
By:Sgt.Kevin Miller
PAPD Police Explorers
The Port Angeles Police Department has started it's first Explorer Program through the Boy Scouts of America.
Young adults 15-20 (High school/college students) participate and learn about the law enforcement profession.
They attend meetings and are instructed in various topics and learn about the Criminal Justice field. This
program gives qualified youth direction and they learn the day-in and day-out of the police profession as a career
path. These youth receive mentorship by our officers working in an advisory capacity.
PAPD Police Reserves
Police Reserves (21 years of age and older) are those who wish to learn more
about the criminal justice field and volunteer and accompany our officers in
the patrol cars. Reserves complete all the same rigorous testing that our full-
time officers must successfully complete, i.e.; oral board, background,
polygraph, psychological, physical agility. Additionally, they must complete
the Criminal Justice Training Commission's (CJTC) Basic Reserve Academy, '
25o+ hours of training. These officers help compliment and assist our full-
time officers in the field. We have not had a
reserve program in over 12 years, so this has
been an absolute asset to our patrol
division.
Reserve Officer Emery
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Reserve Officer Swanson
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2020 Reserve Academy
With the advent of the Explorer Program and the re-start of our Reserve program, it seemed to be a logical
choice to host a CJTC Basic Reserve Academy. We had two explorers
who were about to age out of the explorer program and were
accepted into our reserve program. They completed the reserve
academy and shortly thereafter both accepted positions in the law
enforcement field. One took a full-time position in the Clallam
County Jail and the other took a part-time position with PAPD as a
Code Enforcement officer. ,, rr
This reserve academy was the first one in Clallam County since this
agency hosted an academy lz years earlier. There are several full-
time police officers/detectives in this agency who attended that last
academy. Shortly after the academy started is when all the COVID
proclamations started which was very challenging to keep all our
students and instructors safe. All of us became zoom meeting
experts! When our class started there were about a dozen
academies running throughout the state. Our class was the only Reserve Officer Proiette
academy class in the state that worked through all the obstacles and
were able to graduate our students. In the end, we now have a group of reserves that are currently
volunteering and helping our staff in the operations division.
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Reserve Officer Lillianna Emery giving her Reserve Academy
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POLICE CHAPLAIN
Chaplain David Byer
February 5, 2021
Asa Police Chaplain, I spend a lot of time visiting with
officers in the squad room and in the passenger seat
of patrol cars. On one such occasion, I was riding with
an officer to the site of a head on collision. We were
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the second police vehicle on the scene. It was a
shocking and terrible scene. My colleague began
tending to the critically injured. One of the less
severely injured was 3-year-old girl, the h
granddaughter of the critically injured occupants of
one of the vehicles. She was cold, alone, afraid and
crying. I wrapped her in a blanket and sat with her in
the patrol car so that the officers could be free to Chaplain David Byer
address the other pressing issues. I remained with
her, kept her calm and reassured her she would be alright. That's what chaplains do. We serve the police
officers and the community with compassion, courtesy, and professionalism. I am exceptionally proud of the
amazing police officers and communities I serve. In truth I've learned more from the patrol officers than I
could ever hope to teach or convey to them. I thank God for them every day in my prayers.
One of my roles as a chaplain is to help reduce the stress that our Police Officers experience. This includes my
being available when needed. My phone is always on 24x7. This is very important because the officers need to
know they can count on me. The fact is, no one knows when the next call for assistance is coming. I am
available for essentially any first responder assistance. Mostly that includes assisting with death notifications
and supporting the bereaved public at the scene. My principal duty at the scene is to support the public and
keep them separated from the police officers so they can get on with their investigations and other duties. I
stay with the bereaved until the funeral home has come and transported the deceased to the funeral home. I
usually follow up with police officers afterwards and offer them support. Along with the PAPD I also serve the
Clallam County Sheriff Department. I am exceptionally blessed and grateful for the opportunity to serve as a
Police and Sheriff Chaplain.
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USE OF •
In 2020 Officers used force in 77 incidents, which is down from 2019's 87
incidents.
In zozo Officers handled 22,850 police incidents which is down from
2019's 24,310 incidents,which was also down from 2017's 25,522 which
in turn was down from 2o16's historically high 27,183 incidents.
All use of force incidents were reviewed by command staff soon after
their occurrence. All use of force was reasonably necessary.
In zozo Officers used Level 1 force 52 times, which isjust over half of
2oi8's 8o times. Firearms were deployed 16 times which is down from
2019's 23 times, Tasers were deployed without being actuated 12 times
in comparison to 2019's 12 times, and were actuated 6 times which is
down from 2019's 12 times. Level 2 force was used 5 times in zozo, which
is up from 2019's i event.
Deputy Chief Jason Viada
Use of Force Trends
2019 2020 Trend
Level 1(Empty Open Hand) 49 52 Up
Level 2 (Empty Closed Hand) 1 5 Up
Taser Display Only 12 12 Equal
Taser Actuated 12 6 Down
Firearm Display Only 23 16 Down
Total U of F Incidents 87 77 Down
Port Angeles Police Incidents 24,310 22,850 Down
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2020 Use of Force
202o and a io Year Comparison
Total PAPD Use of Force Reports
2011 141 2017 87
2012 118 2o18 114
2013 74 2o19 87
2014 73 2020 77
2015 66 10 Year Average 92
2o16 8o
As 202o began we perceived a bright future ahead. But things had changed, and we didn't know it yet. By St. Patrick's
Day we understood thatwe were living in a differentworld, and by Memorial Day we realized that the rate of change
was still increasing, and the types of change had increased as well.
Meanwhile,the women and men of the Port Angeles Police Department continued to provide 24/7/365 police services to
our community, a community that has reaffirmed its overwhelming support for us time and time again with words and
actions at a time when other communities struggle to find their way. Even people frustrated by what has happened
elsewhere have clarified that their frustration is not with the 32 Officers who protect the 20,000+ people who live,work,
travel and recreate in Port Angeles.
The data above indicates what is trending up, and what is trending down.An analysis reveals a direction.What is down is
overall number of incidents that the police are involved in.Also down are the overall incidents during which force was
used.The display of firearms and the actuation of Tasers also continue a downward trend. Meanwhile the lowest levels
of force are trending up. Empty hand tactics trended up while the display of a Taser coupled with dialog stayed the
same. In other words, Port Angeles Police Officers are using less force, and when they do use force,they are using lower
levels of force.Additional analysis revealed that 2020 was not only below the ten year average for annual use of force
events but also that it was a 5 year low.
Finally,each use of force by PAPD officers is subjected to multiple layers of analysis and review in an effort to ensure
that force used is reasonably necessary.We ask would a similar officer,with similar training, and similar experience,who
reasonably perceived themselves to be in a similar circumstance, select from the reasonably effective alternatives
perceived to be available, and make a similar decision; keeping in mind that what we know now is not to be considered,
but only considering the reasonable perceptions of the officers when they made split second decisions in tense,
dangerous, rapidly changing situations in the imperfect environment of the real world.We also remember to watch for
and consider other factors including, an injured or fatigued officer, an officer smaller than the suspect, a suspect skilled
in fighting, stated or demonstrated violent intentions by the suspect, multiple suspects, hostile crowd, dangerous
location, severity of crime, how long it will take for back-up to arrive,who the back-up will be, and other factors that
require additional thoughtful analysis.
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CRIME STATS
202o ANNUAL REPORT STATS
2o18 2019 2020
Crime Reports Processed 3,631 3,434 3,161
Crime Reports Taken by 143 158 73
Records Staff
Concealed Pistol Licenses 377 345 334
Firearm Transfer Applications 571 621 1,o89
Fingerprints-General Public 152 147 52
Parking Infractions 424 148 143
Traffic Infractions 385 363 276
Criminal Citations 547 449 178
Public Records Requests 1,135 1,421 2,041
Coplogic Reports Processed 179 158 372
Trespass Field Investigations 559 421 513
All Other Field Investigations 17 13 13
Parking Ticket Fees $5,117.63 $1,785 $1,570
DUI Response Fees $352.04 $489.71 $520
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Group A Offenses
Offense Type 2o18 2019 2020
Homicide o 1 0
Negligent Manslaughter o 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 40 48 43
Robbery 13 15 10
Aggravated Assault 66 54 77
Simple Assault 243 281 225
Intimidation 56 58 42
Non-Forcible Sex Offenses 1 5 3
Kidnapping 4 6 8
Burglary 164 134 107
Arson 1 5 9
Larceny 693 585 470
Motor Vehicle Theft 51 74 43
Extortion/Blackmail 1 1 0
Counterfeiting/Forgery 37 28 27
Fraud 75 63 161
Embezzlement 1 3 2
Stolen Property 35 20 19
Destruction/Vandalism 330 312 323
Drugs/Narcotic Offenses 84 85 49
Gambling 0 0 0
Prostitution 0 5 1
Bribery o 0 0
Weapons Violations 25 15 20
Pornography/Obscene Material 7 4 2
Violation of Court Orders 1 76 1 94 1 79
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Group B Offenses
2o18 2019 2020
9oA Bad Checks 3 0 0
9oB Curfew, Loitering,and 0 0 0
Vagrancy
9oC Disorderly Conduct 26 15 22
9oD DUI 75 58 73
9oE Drunkenness 0 0 0
9oF Family Offenses 2 4 3
9oG Liquor Law Violations 27 35 16
9oH Peeping Tom 0 3 0
Sol Runaway 47 42 0
9oJTrespass 136 104 81
9oX Misc Crime and Criminal 1,697 1,577 1,428
Traffic
9oZ All Other Offenses 212 150 138
Arrests
2o18 2019 2020
Adult Arrests 855 714 510
Juvenile Arrests 77 121 62
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2020 CODE ENFORCEMENT STATS
CENTRAL SQUARE CASES - 87
ABANDON /JUNK VEHICLES - 37
PARKING VIOLATIONS
MISC VIOLATIONS -39
{INCLUDES TALL GRASSS/WEEDS, SANITATION, GRAFFITI, RIGHT OF WAY ISSUES, SIGN VIOLATIONS,
VISION VIOLATIONS)
CLOSED CASES-51
ACTIVE CASES -33
VOIDED CASES - 3
CFS CASES
CODE -3-47, INCLUDES ALL PARKING ISSUES
JUNK/ABANDON VEHICLES-332
JUNK/ABANDON VEHICLES -PRIVATE PROPERTY - 29
VEHICLES -GOA/MOVED -65
VEHICLES MOVED AFTER CONTACT-3-77
VEHICLE TOWED FROM CITY STREETS - 53., INCLUDES VEHICLES, RV'S AND TRAILERS
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Agency Information
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Port Angeles Police Department
321 East Fifth Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: (360) 452-4545
Fax: (360) 417-4909
Email: pdrecords@cityofpa.us
Visit us on the web at www.cityofpa.us
Administration
Brian S. Smith
Chief of Police
Phone: (360) 417-4901
Email: bsmith(a)cityofpa.us
Jason Viada
Deputy Chief
Phone (360) 417-4902
Email: iviada(a)cityofpa.us
Karl Hatton
Deputy Director PEN COM
Phone: (360) 417-4911
Email: khatton(i cityofpa.us
Susan Craig
Administrative Coordinator
Phone: (360) 417-4910
Email: scraig_na cityofpa.us
Kori Malone
Detective Sergeant
Phone: (360) 417-4957
Email: kmalone(aicityofpa.us
Carla Jacobi
Records Supervisor
Phone: (360) 417 4915
Email: cjacobi(a cityofpa.us
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