HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSAB Agenda Packet 03/16/2022 Public Safety Advisory Board
March 16th, 2022 — 6 p.m.
City of Port Angeles — Virtual Meeting
Attendees: Members
1. Gayle Brauner
2. Evan Brown
3. Jesse Charles
4. Kathleen Graf
5. Kelsey Lane
6. Michael McGuire
7. Andrew Schwab - Chair
8. Octavia Smith
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Staff
Police Chief, Brian Smith
Fire Chief, Ken Dubuc
Catherine Dewey, Board Secretary
Guest(s):
Agenda
1. Call to Order......................................................................................................Chair Schwab
2. Roll Call ..............................................................................................................Chair Schwab
3. Approval of Minutes... Chair Schwab
4. Communications from the Public..............................................................................Chair Schwab
5. Public hearing/Other Business.................................................................................Chair Schwab
a. Chair and Vice Chair appointments
6. Staff Updates
a. Vacant Seat update from City Council............................................................Chair Schwab
b. Police Department Report........................................................................... Chief Smith
• PD 2021 Annual Report
c. Fire Department Report...............................................................................Chief Dubuc
7. Reports of Board Members
a) Michael McGuire— Conversation regarding a visit to Walla Walla, with regards to city camping,
litter, derelict vehicles, etc in contrasts with Port Angeles
b) Gayle Brauner— (Clarification needed before presenting Memo to Council) Propose that the
PSAB recommend to the City Manager that the city purchase 1-2 more radar trailers
8. Adjournment
The next scheduled meeting April 20th, 2022
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
Virtual Meeting
Port Angeles, Washington
February 16th, 2022 6:00 pm
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Andrew Schwab called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Board to order at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Gayle Brauner, Evan Brown, Jesse Driese, Kathleen Graf, Kelsey Lane, Michael
McGuire, Andrew Schwab, Viola Ware
Absent: Jesse Charles, Octavia Smith
Staff Present: Mike Sanders, Assistant Fire Chief, Brian Smith, Police Chief, Catherine Dewey, Secretary
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Gayle Brauner requested that the reference to "round table" be replaced with"round robin" in the minutes, a
motion was made by Michael McGuire to approve the January 191h, 2022 meeting minutes with correction
noted, a second was made by Viola Ware and the motion passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
a. Public Comment: N/A
PUBLIC HEARINGS/OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Review of Applications and Voting- Chair Schwab asked for clarification as to which seats were
being considered this evening, requesting that the Board look at each specific seat at a time and
clarified that the seats do not have to be filled by only candidates that meet the requirements, such
as for the High School Student Representative or Tribal Representative, but it is encouraged if
possible. Chair Schwab recognized that at this time the Board does not have an applicant for the
seat of enrolled Tribal member or High School Student.
The following individuals are being considered:
Position 93
Representative for the Port Angeles School District:
Kelsey Lane — Port Angeles School District
Position 98
Resident who has experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder, or someone who has worked
with people that have experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder:
John DeBoer—Olycap
Mary Margolis —Clallam/Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers, Admin
Susan Hillgren- Executive Director of The Answer For Youth
Position 412 Resident who represents diverse segments of the community
John Hauck— Sound Publishing, News Assistant PDN
Allisa Imming—Retired
Owner or Manager of business located within the Cites
Bruce Monro— Clallam County Transit System Driver
Karen Rogers-Karen Rogers Consulting & Doc Neely's Gun Store
After further consideration the Public Safety Advisory made the following recommendations to
Council:
Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion to City Council to appoint Kelsey Lane for position 43,
Representative for the Port Angeles School District, Kathleen Graf provided a second to that motion
and a roll call vote followed:
Gayle Brauner - Yay
Evan Brown - Yay
Jesse Driese - Yay
Kathleen Graf- Yay
Kelsey Lane - Yay
Michael McGuire - Yay
Andrew Schwab - Yay
Viola Ware - Yay
Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion that for position 48, Because there is a split vote on the Board,
City Council appoints either John DeBoer or Mary Margolis to the Public Safety Advisory Board.
Gayle Brauner provided a second to that motion and a roll call vote followed:
Gayle Brauner - Yay
Evan Brown - Yay
Jesse Driese - Yay
Kathleen Graf- Yay
Kelsey Lane - Yay
Michael McGuire - Yay
Andrew Schwab - Yay
Viola Ware - Yay
Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion that for position 412, Because there is a split vote on the Board,
City Council appoints either John Hauk or Karen Rogers to the Public Safety Advisory Board. Viola
Ware provided a second to that motion and a roll call vote followed:
Gayle Brauner - Yay
Evan Brown - Yay
Jesse Driese - Yay
Kathleen Graf- Abstained
Kelsey Lane - Yay
Michael McGuire - Yay
Andrew Schwab - Yay
Viola Ware - Yay
Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion that City Council does not appoint someone to fill position 46
until an enrolled tribal member applies for that position. Viola Ware provided a second to that motion
and a roll call vote followed:
Gayle Brauner - Yay
Evan Brown - Yay
Jesse Driese - Yay
Kathleen Graf- Yay
Kelsey Lane - Yay
Michael McGuire - Yay
Andrew Schwab - Yay
Viola Ware - Yay
STAFF UPDATES:
a. Police Department Report—Chief Smith began with an update on the REdisCOVERY program and
the work that is being done in the community. Chief Smith emphasized the widespread drug use in
the community that is unlike they have ever seen before. Next, Chief Smith spoke of junk vehicle
abatement in our neighborhoods and how they are utilizing CREW to help with the work of
dismantling these vehicles. Chief noted that they are not"allowing" the abandoned vehicles to sit,
but there are very strict regulations and laws in place in protecting this property.
b. Fire Department Report— Chief Sanders began by thanking Chief Smith for his update from PD.
The Fire Department had a fun visitor Brecky Breck, a children's YouTube channel host, she
presented our department in a fun light and the personnel enjoyed helping create that educational
video. Staffing continues to be a challenge for the Department, Chief Sanders announced that we
recently graduated 3 FF/EMTs from Paramedic school. Unfortunately, staffing is still low, but they
continue to advertise and interview for open positions. The majority of the department is now less
than 5 years into their career, so we have lost a lot of institutional knowledge over the years. Chief
Sanders also recognized the Community Paramedic program for all that they are doing in the
community, the program has been a tremendous success.
REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS:
Michael McGuire— Conversation regarding a visit to Walla Walla, with regards to City camping, litter,
derelict vehicles, etc in contrast with Port Angeles: Michael decided to table the report until the next
meeting in respect of the Board's time.
Gayle Brauner—Propose that the PSAB recommend to the City Manager that the City purchase 1-2 more
radar trailers: Gayle gave a quick update on the Senior Committee. Gayle then stated that speeding in town
is an issue. Speeding, such as, accelerated speeding, speeding in school zones, speeding at Ediz Hook, road
rage, accidents, tailgating, inability to cross busy streets. She has noticed that there is a lack of radar
trailers, which help to control speeding. The City's has been in the shop for months so there is not one in
service currently but two solar powered ones. These radars help to slow traffic and avoid accidents. Gayle
would like the Board to consider making a recommendation to City Council. Chief Smith noted that this is
in the CFP for the Parks and Recreation Department. Conversation ensued.
Chair Andrew Schwab made a motion to recommend to the City of Port Angeles City Council to direct staff
to find grant and funding opportunities to acquire additional radar speed signs. Evan Brown provided a
second to the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Gayle Brauner- commended all of the Police Department for their diligence and abilities.
Jesse Charles —this will be his last meeting and he noted how much he enjoyed being on the Board, he also
recommended the Board advertising at the High School for the student position.
Kelsey Layne—yesterday was National SRO Day so Kelsey wanted to thank the PAHS SRO
ADJOURNMENT:
Michael McGuire made a motion to adjourn and Evan Brown provided a second to the motion and the
motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm
The next Scheduled PSAB Meeting will be March 16, 2022
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LaTrisha Suggs
Council Member
Navarra Carr
Council Member
Nathan West
City Manager
Officer Kyle Cooper and Corporal Erik Smith at the Patriot's Day Ceremony remembering the zot"Anniversary of the
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2021 was like no other in the history of
Port Angeles or Washington. As I write
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this in February of 2022, 1 am still working
to put last year in perspective. Inside this
report you will see highlights from our
staff with many of the challenges and
accomplishments featured. What you will
see is hard work and dedication from the
Mig, women and men of the Port Angeles
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finished 2021 with much our staff,
Chief Brian Smith productivity and morale intact is
remarkable given what happened in
Olympia and in the larger state of Washington.
Police reform was one of the principal objectives of the Washington Legislature
during the 2021 session. What reform means can be different things to different
people. PAPD is a Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPQ
accredited agency. We embrace best practices, change and constant
improvement. While there will always be room to be better, in my 13 years at
PAPD I have seen this department become and remain WASPC accredited,
embrace community-oriented policing, and adopt crime prevention, crisis
intervention, and early naloxone and defibrillator lifesaving programs. With our
partners we advocated for and helped create a model outreach mental health and
drug addiction program called REdisCOVERY. Our Detective Division, OPNET
Detectives, Patrol Officers, Records Division staff and PenCom staff have done
remarkable work that has garnered long lasting and visible support from our
community. Year after year PAPD incidents of use of force is less than one half a
percent of our totaI yearly contacts. In 202199.75% of our contacts did not involve
any use of force. In early 2021 it appeared that little of that would matter.
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What we saw initially in the proposed legislation was shocking. It appeared to
approach the entire law enforcement profession in Washington in an adversarial
and punitive manner. The restrictions on use of force, pursuits and the approach
to misconduct, certification and independent use of force investigations reflected
a legislative development process that had largely excluded law enforcement. The
profession described as the "problem" and in negative terms in the preamble to
many of these bills was not the one I had become familiar with in my tenure in the
State of Washington. What I saw was an effort that would make our jobs more
dangerous and more difficult.
As the session continued, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with law
enforcement colleagues, policy managers from the Association of Washington
Cities (AWC), WASPC, our two State Representatives and State Senator from the
241" District and other elected members in both chambers. What I saw was
progress in many areas and many legislators who were willing to listen. While the
results were not what I would have asked for in the beginning, there were
improvements in many areas and the results were far more workable. There were
and are still considerable gaps and unintended consequences. Some of our key
services and programs were disrupted as a result of this legislation.
As we move into the 2022 Legislative session there is clear effort to enact some
%%clarification" bills including those that will return our authority to take persons
into custody under the Involuntary Treatment Act and utilize our other civil
community care taking authority, the return our less lethal sponge round
launchers that were inadvertently deemed in 2021 as prohibited weapons, and add
clarity to use of force standards in manner that is consistent with long standing
statute and case law, and perhaps a change to the vehicle pursuit restrictions that
will focus on safe practices and training versus specific crimes.
In 2021 PAPD lost 7 experienced sworn officers out of 32 total sworn staff. That
was one person away from losing one quarter of our commissioned officers in one
year. We have been fortunate to have recruited and hired excellent new officers.
While we expect to have all the new staff fully trained by late fall 2022, it will be
years before we replace the years of institutional knowledge and expertise found
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in the departed staff members. While two members retired after a full career the
other five left the law enforcement profession mid-career. This unprecedented
loss of experienced law enforcement officers was seen throughout Washington in
2021.
At PenCom we spent much of 2021 challenged to find new staff and fill vacant
positions. In early 2021 our City Council recognized our Communications Officers
as first responders. In early 2022 the Washington Legislature introduced
legislation that will place our Communications Officers on the same plane as
commissioned officers in terms of certification and professional recognition. Our
own Deputy Police Department Director for PenCom Operations Karl Hatton has
spent over a decade on this effort. We are proud of Karl and look forward to the
progress and benefits that will come from the added recognition and
professionalization of our Communications Officers.
In 2021 we made considerable progress in securing a new joint PenCom 911
Dispatch Center and Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Our legacy 911
Dispatch Center and EOC have proven to be inadequate for our current and future
operational demands. While we have more work do in compliance and site "due
diligence" we are hopeful that in 2022 the proposed 18,00o square footjoint City
and County project will receive additional capital funding and that we see the
beginning of construction.
In the spring of 2021, we received a surprise court decision that invalidated 50
years of the illicit and dangerous drug laws in Washington. Overnight highly
addictive and formerly illegal substances were completely unregulated under
state law. The Legislature followed up with a new statute the resulted in limited
enforcement powerforthe police and almost no deterrence directed at drug users.
From a demand reduction standpoint, we went in the opposite direction in 2021.
While we continue to have the detection, investigation, interdiction and
prosecution of persons who traffic in dangerous and highly addictive substances
carried out by the strong work of the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement
Team (OPNET), we have seen a nearly 50 per cent price reduction in some
dangerous drugs that reflect an unfortunately healthy illicit drug business model.
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Many of the illicit substances cause long term physical and mental damage, and in
some cases cause death. In 2021 we saw 34 overdose deaths Countywide, which
is over twice the previous highest year. Our REdisCOVERY outreach and case
management teams, Community Paramedics and Patrol Officers continue to
excellent work in getting persons into treatment, services and in some cases
housing and long-term recovery. I am sad to see their accomplishments and good
work marginalized by dynamics that have enabled new and existing illicit drug
users to travel farther down the road of what may be life-long suffering.
2021 was the second year of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. While we
experienced impacts, it was not our defining event. We all continued to come to
work every day and provide the same or a higher level of services to our
community. I look forward to a far more normal 2022. The Port Angeles Police
Department staff every day make me proud. I hope you find the same sense of
pride and accomplishment as you read about their excellent work in 2021.
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• Corporal Sky Sexton moved to Texas in August
• Officer T.J. Mueller in November, moved on to the next
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Officer of the Year 202o Eric Walker
In addition to serving his community Port Angeles
Police Officer Eric Walker also serves his country as a
Captain in the United States Army Reserve. During
calendar year 2020 Off icerWalkerwas deployed to the
middle east and as Captain Walker he served at the
Mayor of Joint Training Center Jordan.
Officer Walker began his career with the Port Angeles
Police Department in 2017. While serving in Port
Angeles he has been awarded three Lifesaving
Medals. Priorto being hired in Port Angeles he worked
forthe Spokane Police Department. Beforejoining the
Army Reserve, and achieving the rank of Captain, he
earned a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from
Eastern Washington University. While he was a
Officer Eric Walker college student he was also in the U.S. Air Force
Reserve. From 2002 to 2oo6 he was in the U.S. Marine
Corps, where he served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. For all of this Officer Eric
Walker is hereby awarded the title of Port Angeles Police Department 2020 Officer of the Year.
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Officer Johnson took the most calls and wrote the most reports
of the department last year at 1,984 and 321, respectively.
Beyond the numbers, Officer Johnson has consistently,
throughout his career, exuded an approachability paired with
r excellent empathy for his coworkers and the citizenry. He does
this even in times where candid conversation is required. He
succeeds where others may not due to his impressive rapport
building and capacity to hold space for those that need to be
heard. His desire to help others has driven Officer Johnson to
often work the full range of assigned cases to their end
regardless of their classification. This ultimately gives victims
Officer Mike Johnson of crimes the best chance for vindication,justice, and recovery.
Though the definitions and demands of policing continue to
change, even in the relatively short period of time he has served (nearly 15 years), Officer
Johnson continues to model the importance of community-oriented policing and magnifies
our mission statement by adapting and serving in a "compassionate, courteous, and
professional manner" which promotes "freedom and peace of mind, pride in our
neighborhoods, and safety for all citizens."
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Changes seems to be the theme this year.
April: We lost Officer Ronald Cameron to detectives. He was an
outstanding team member for the Blue Crew and is still missed today re
August: We lost Corporal Sky Sexton to Texas, which brought us newly
promoted Corporal, Erik Smith. Erik has stepped up nicely in place of Sky.
In addition to that, Reserve Officer Lilliana Emery became Officer
Lilliana Emery and she is currently at the Academy. She is slated for Sergeant Tom Kuch
graduation February 8t", 2022. Congrats Lilly!
November: Officer TJ Mueller decided on a lifestyle change and is currently adventuring
around the country. Reserve Officer Nathan Swanson was hired to replace T.J. and has a
tentative academy date in March. Congrats Nate!!
Currently, Blue Crew consists of 11: Myself, Corporal Brian Stamon, Corporal Erik Smith,
Officer Dan Morse, Officer Mike Johnson, Officer Kyle Cooper, Officer Whitney Fairbanks,
Officer Harold Balderson, Officer Kelly Perry, Officer Lilliana Emery, and Officer Nathan
Swanson.
Selected Felony Convictions.
Josh Berault Assault II 6 Months Conifement
Philip Adam POCS Meth/Heroin Drug Court
DUI Drugs
Teang Ye Perjury II Diversion
Catalina Allen Assault III Drug Court
Juvenile Offender Attempted Rape II 3o Days Confinement 27 suspended
Chad Kassen Burglary II 3 Months Confinement
Clarissa Lawrence Assault III Mental Health Court
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Jeremy Leis Assault III 8 Months Confinement
Juvenile Offender Attempted Rape II/Child 3o Days Detention
Mark Smithson Assault III/Felony Harassment 4 Months Confiment
Derek Dunaway Forgery Unknown
Bradford Boulden POCS Meth/Heroin/Buprenorphine Treatment
Sereena Townsend Delivery of Controlled Substance Diversion
Christopher Buckla Assault II 4 Months Confiement
Juvenile Offender Assault III Diversion
Juvenile Offender TMVWOP 14 Days Confinement
Jennifer Huggins Theft II/PSPII/Identity Theft Drug Court
Shawn Deshazo Res Burg/Attempted Res Burg Drug Court
Asa Rudner Theft II/Conspiracy Robbery 27 Months
Chris Reese Theft II Deferred Disposition
Robertson Walker Theft 1/Assault III 1 Years Day Confinement
Shaleen Young Assault III Plea Agreement
Jennifer Baker POCS 3o Days Confinement
Selected Case Highlights:
On Monday, February 8, at about so:oo AM Officers responded to a report of an auto theft
just occurred in the vicinity of Orcas and Vine. Details indicated that during a dispute over the
purchase of a pick-up truck the suspects struck the victim with a hammer, kicked the victim
and took the pick-up truck, which contained personal possessions of the victim. The
investigation further indicated that while the ownership of the truck was disputed, there was
no dispute over who owned the personal property in the truck, and the suspects were aware
that the property was in the truck.
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Lower Elwha police officers located the vehicle
westbound on Highway sos from Port Angeles. PAPD
Officers headed west and overtook the vehicle. The °
officers worked together to stop the vehicle near Lake
Crescent and arrest the suspects, who were booked into
the jail for Robbery 2. This case was investigated by
PAPD Officers T.J. Mueller and Ron Cameron.
On Sunday, February 14, 2021 at about 5:20 PM a Detective Cameron
suspect who had been previously issued a written
trespass warning prohibiting him from being in a grocery store near 3rd and Lincoln was seen
inside the store. The suspect took a shopping basket full of items past all pay points and left
the store without paying. A store employee approached the suspect
about the theft. After a brief conversation the suspect attacked the
store employee and violently assaulted him.
The incident was captured on
surveillance and witnessed by
other employees as well as by
a customer. The suspect ran
north carrying some stolen
property on Lincoln pursued
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Whitney Fairbanks observed and recognized the Officer Fairbanks and K-9 Copper
suspect near end and Peabody. Officer Fairbanks
arrested the suspect who was in possession of what
appeared to be a glass drug pipe and a substance that appeared to be heroin. The suspect was
booked into the jail for Robbery.
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On Saturday, March 27, 2021 at about 1:oo PM Corporal Brian
Stamon and Officers Fairbanks, Balderson, Mueller, and
Cameron responded to a report of a shooting inside a house near
6th and Cherry. Officers arrived and confirmed that no one had
been hit by gunfire, but that during a dispute between room
mates the suspect pointed a handgun at his room mate, then
worked the slide on the semi-automatic pistol and fired the gun
into the floor of the house.
During the investigation the suspect was detained and arrested,
Officer BaIderson and two firearms were recovered from the residence. The
suspect was booked into the jail and is charged with Assault 2
While armed with a Firearm.
On the morning of Monday, March 29, 2021 new lights were
installed in a common hallway at an apartment complex near
18th and "N." The project cost about $4,500.00. Later at
about 3:00 PM a resident armed herself with two rocks about
the size of cantaloupes and broke all of the new light fixtures,
leaving broken glass everywhere. �r w
Officers Fairbanks, Balderson, and Cameron arrived and
located the woman who was still armed with the rocks. He
spoke with her until she dropped the rocks. Then when Corporal Stamon
Officers were in the process of arresting her, she kicked an
officer in the thigh and the face, causing injury. The suspect was booked into jail. After
reviewing the case the prosecutor is preparing felony charges of Malicious Mischief and
Assaulting a Police Officer.
During the investigation of three cases involving a series of intentionally set fires, a suspect
was arrested by Officer Harold Balderson after a brief struggle, on April 21, 2021 at about 9:oo
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AM. The suspect was first transported to the police station and
then booked into the jail for one count of Arson, and two counts
of Reckless Burning, and also for an unrelated arrest warrant.
Detective Ron Cameron is handling the ongoing investigation.
The first case began on March 7, 2021 at about 10:0o AM when
police responded to a report of a dumpster fire in an alley
between First, Front, Jones, and Liberty. The second case began
on April 18, 2021 at about 9:0o PM when police responded to a
j report of a fire in a trashcan in the alley between First, Front, Vine,
and Albert. The third case began on April 21, 2021 at about 8:40
AM when Officer Balderson responded to an incident involving a
K-9 Copper fire deliberately set also in the alley between First, Front, Jones,
and Liberty.
On May 13, 2021 at about 3:2o AM PAPD Patrol Officers responded to a report of a domestic
disturbance in a neighborhood south of Crown Park. Additional details included that the
suspect was out of control, suicidal, had a knife to her own throat, was threatening to light
herself on fire, and had attacked and strangled a victim.
Additional details obtained during the investigation indicated that the suspect was
brandishing a handgun, had charged a victim with a knife, and had lit items on fire.
Responding officers confirmed that all victims were out of the residence, but the suspect was
still inside. Negotiators arrived and began attempts to resolve the situation peacefully.
Additional resources responded to the scene, and incident command was located at Crown
Park. All decisions made during the incident were made in an effort to preserve life and
prevent injury.
Shortly after 9:0o AM as a result of successful negotiation the suspect submitted peacefully to
arrest. Detectives continue to investigate the series of incidents in partnership with the
prosecutor's office. PAPD wishes to thank our partner agencies including the Clallam County
Sheriff's Office, Elwha Police, Sequim Police, and Washington State Patrol for assistance in
bringing this incident to a peaceful conclusion.
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On Monday, June 7, 2021 at about 12:40 PM Officers Fairbanks and Mueller responded to a
report that a suspect armed with a knife was coming at a victim in the parking lot of a grocery
store near 3rd and Lincoln. Additional details included that the suspect was pointing the knife
at the victim, that the victim had a stroller, and that both the suspect and victim were
screaming. Responding officers quickly identified the suspect, who is known to police.
At 12:49 Officer Whitney Fairbanks located the suspect at Veteran's
Park, and by 12:50 Officer Fairbanks and Officer T.J. Mueller had �
arrested the suspect, who has been taken to the jail for Assault 2.
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On June 23, 2021 at about 5:30 PM, Officer Kyle Cooper took a report
of a Robbery that occurred on Ediz Nook. Case details included that
two men were passengers in the back seat of a vehicle when one of
the men demanded that the other man give him all of his money. The
victim resisted, but the suspect punched the victim several times in
the head and face, and took the victim's money. The victim was left
on Ediz Nook and later called police. The investigation determined
that an accomplice had assisted the primary suspect in arranging the Officer Cooper
crime.
On June 25 at about 10:30 PM the suspect was booked into the jail.
On June 27 at about 12:30 PM the accomplice turned herself in at the police station. She was
also booked into jail.
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Officers responded to a report that a man had been shot in the leg in
a home near 16th and "N." Lower Elwha Police Officers also
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PAPD Officer Mueller and LEPD Officer LaTourette arrived, and
located the victim who had two bullet wounds to his upper leg. At
that point of the investigation the whereabouts of the suspect was
not known, but the victim needed immediate medical care. The
Corporal Ryan Officers moved the victim into a patrol vehicle, evacuated him to a
safe location, and turned him overto responding medics for care.
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PAPD Officer Sean Ryan and LEPD Officer LaTourette then located the suspect at a nearby
shelter and arrested her. The investigation revealed that the victim and suspect had recently
been involved in a relationship with a history of domestic violence, and that on Friday night
the suspect entered the victim's home and was armed with a 9mm pistol. The victim
attempted to hide, but was found and shot twice by the suspect. After the shooting the victim
wrestled the pistol away from the suspect and they both fled in different directions. The
suspect was booked into the jail.
{� 44 On Saturday, August 7, at about 4:4o AM Officers responded to a
report of a Burglary at a restaurant near Front and Washington.
Additional details indicated that the suspect, a naked female,
was inside the restaurant breaking glas s and damaging other
property. The suspect fled on foot while officers were enroute.
When the officers arrived, a man who was a guest at a hotel
across Front Street from the restaurant told officers that he had
been outside on the balcony smoking a cigarette with the door
to his room open, the suspect ran from the restaurant, across
Front Street, up the hotel stairs and into his room. She then shut
and locked the room door and started damaging his property.
The officers were able to access the room and after a brief
Officer Emery struggle arrest the suspect, who required urgent medical care at
the hospital to counteract what was possibly a bad reaction to
drugs. She remains in jail on $s,000.00 bail.
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On Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at about 2:2oAM Officers Mueller, Perry, Emery, Morse, and
Balderson responded to a report of a man setting fire to the sign by the main gate of the
Coast Guard base. An additional caller complained that the same I' `
suspect made a very hateful statement about targeting and
killingpeople based on their race. Additional details included
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occupied by a black person. While officers were enroute PenCom
confirmed that the known suspect was wanted for an unrelated
felony warrant for failure to surrender firearms.
When officers arrived they found the suspect holding what
appeared to be a bottle of
vodka and attempted to Officer Morse
stop the suspect who fled in
his vehicle westbound on Ediz Nook. Officer T.J. Mueller
j continued to signal the suspect to stop. Officer Dan
Morse used a spike strip to slow the fleeing vehicle which
finally stopped on Marine Drive. The suspect started to
� flee on foot, but then took a fighting posture and was
stopped with a Taser. Additional details about the
investigation indicated that the victim in the vehicle
Officer Perry who was targeted because of his race had to quickly
move his vehicle out of the way to avoid a collision.
The suspect was booked into the jail. The follow up investigation
continues in cooperation with the prosecutor's office. Several
charges are being considered including Arson, Nate Crime Offense,
Assault 2, Malicious Mischief, and Attempting to Elude a Pursuing '
Police Vehicle. NOTE: Based on the new WA statutes the driving "r
behavior and speed of the vehicle during the event was such that it
did not meet the statutory definition of a police "pursuit". Officers
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did, however establish reasonable suspicion for DUI during they
incident.
On Sunday September 19th at approximately 8:oo AM PAPD and Corporal Smith
PA Fire units were called to the men's restroom at City Pier for a
reported opioid overdose. Officer TJ Mueller (and later Officer Mike Johnson), and Corporal
Erik Smith found an unconscious and non breathing subject. Naloxone was administered and
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CPR initiated. PA Fire Paramedics arrived and initiated advanced cardiac life support. The
individual was successfully resuscitated. This is the 35th PAPD naloxone save since PAPD
began administering naloxone to overdose patients in 2015.
On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at about 2:4o AM Corporal Stamon and Officers Morse and
Mueller responded to a neighborhood dispute near 5th and Francis. The investigation
revealed that a man had been kicked out of the home that he had been living in two days ago.
The man went to a neighbors house at about 2:4o AM Thursday, but was also not welcome
there. At the request of the neighbor police informed the man that he was not welcome on
the property. The man was hostile toward police though he had committed no crime.
After the police left the area the neighbor went out to check his property and the man
charged at him. The neighbor fired a warning shot from his handgun into the ground and
retreated back into his home. The man banged on the front door, damaged the lower metal
panel on the neighbor's storm door, and put his hand inside the door.
Officers arrived and located the suspect behind the home that he had originally been kicked
out of. Officer T.J. Mueller and Officer Dan Morse arrested the suspect and booked him into
jail for Residential Burglary.
On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at about 8:0o PM Fire and Police personnel responded to a
fire in a restroom in a treatment facility near 5th and Race. The investigation indicated that
the fire had been intentionally set. Further details indicated that there had been a disturbance
among residents that resulted in the fire being set.
During his investigation Officer Dan Morse located and arrested the suspect. The suspect was
booked into the jail for Arson 1.
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On Saturday, November 6, 2021 Officers were dispatched to a
complaint that a man was out of control in a local church. The
officers and the pastor spent over 30 minutes talking with the
man in an effort to de-escalate the situation. An officer offered
to give the man a courtesy ride home the man accepted, and
the officer began driving the man home.
For reasons that remain unknown, the man suddenly perceived
that he had been tricked and demanded to be let out of the
officer's car. The officer let the man out to walk home, but the
man threatened to assault the officer, and attacked the officer
by raising his clenched fist and charging at the officer, who had
almost no time to react, but stopped the attack with an
OfficerJohnson empty hand technique.
The officer immediately arrested the man for Assaulting a
Police Officer. The suspect was booked into the jail and charged. The officers who worked to
de-escalate the situation were Officer Mike Johnson, Officer Kelly Perry, and Officer Kyle
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Overview
The Port Angeles Police Patrol Division is comprised of two
squads of 11 officers, Red Squad and Blue Squad. Each squad
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has a dayshift and a night shift with staggered start times,
optimizing manpower at peak call times. The operations
division handled 22, 190 calls for police service in 2021, divided
between the two squads. A large volume of those calls often
require at least two officers to respond for officer safety. We
rely heavily on the strength of our relationships with our allied Sergeant Miller and K-9 Bodie
agencies to accomplish goals and objectives and work in a
cooperative manner. The Port Angeles Police Department fosters a culture of service,
dedication, and service to our community stakeholders.
Red Squad
This is an outstanding group of officers who I am proud to work
with. These officers are the epitome for community service and
each of them brings a variety of skills to the team. Each of them
takes on collateral duties and they work cohesively to meet
objectives. The past couple of years we have been presented with
" several challenges, in the form of COVID,
1 demands for police reform, legislative e%
r' changes, and homelessness. All these
� mechanisms are merely hurdles, note
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obstacles, to meet the demands of our `
community. These officers are driven to
work in concert with community stakeholders businesses out-reach
partners, social workers, and other professional organizations to
meet the needs of our community.
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Red Squad Officers
w u,e There were several personnel movements within the organization in
2021. More specifically, there were some changes on Red Squad
which I will attempt to highlight.
In February, Corporal Rife was promoted to the rank of Sergeant
and was moved into the Operations Sergeant position that Sergeant
Malone vacated. Sergeant Malone had moved into the Detective
Sergeant position left open upon Detective Sergeant Peninger's
Sergeant Rlfe retirement. This was a well-deserved promotion for Sergeant Rife
who had served as a Corporal on red squad for several years.
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Detective Ordona was promoted to the rank of Patrol Corporal and was
assigned to Red Squad to replace the vacant corporal position when
Rife was promoted to sergeant.
Officer Walker who was also a captain in the �
US Army Reserve was deployed in the middle �� "
east for almost all of 2020. He returned to Reds
Squad in January of 2021. In May of 2021 he
was offered a full-time position in the Active
Guard Reserves. The position offered a great Corporal Orclona
deal of advancement and ultimately Officer
Walker made the best decision for he and his family to join the Guard
full-time. He was a great asset and we wish him the best!
Officer Buchanan
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Officer JJ Smith, after almost five years of service at PAPD, decided to join
one of our outreach partner's at Re-Discovery. We wish her the best in her
new career path.
Officer Buchanan, one of ourfirst members of our
explorer program, completed the reserve
academy and had been hired as a code
enforcement officer. He completed the reserve
academy and shortly after his zlst birthday, was
Officer Smith
hired on May 17t" as an entry level police officer. '
He was assigned to Red Squad and then attended the Basic Law
Enforcement Academy in Burien. We are excited to see Officer
Officer VanDusen
Buchanan continue to develop within the organization.
Deputy Nate Clark, formerly of the Clallam County Sheriff's Office
made a lateral move to the Port Angeles Police Department and
filled the position left behind when Officer Walker departed. Officer
Clark brings a great deal of experience to Red Squad and we are
fortunate to have him.
Detective Sanchez
In September Officer Sanchez was scheduled to attend the School
Resource Officer Training Course, but prior to the training she
was re-assigned to become a detective within the
investigation's division.
Officer VanDusen, also from Red Squad, was assigned as the
new SRO and joined Detective Sanchez in the Investigations
Division.
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On October 24, 2021 Jason Hooper was hired as an entry level police
officer. Hooper is a local to Port Angeles native and was a detention
officer at the Clallam County Youth Center. Hooper is a great
addition to the organization and is excited to attend the BLEA in
early 2022.
Officer Hooper
Squad Major Case Highlights _
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On 1/3/2021 arrest of Tyler Anderson
for Attempted murder, rape, assault
1, robbery 1, 2 counts of burglary 1.
For knife attack and sexual assault
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of a court order, obstructing a law Officer Hollis
enforcement officer, DUI drugs,
suspended end, eluding a police vehicle
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On 4/10/2021 Officer Moore and Hollis responded to a iioo block of Spruce Street for building
on fire. They entered the smoke-filled residence to rescue an elderly paralyzed female.
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By:Sgt.Kevin Miller, WSPCA Master Trainer
K9 Overview
The Port Angeles Police K9 Unit is comprised of two patrol K9
teams, Sergeant Kevin Miller/K9 Bodie (A Belgium Malinois)
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and Officer Whitney Fairbanks/K9 Copper(German shepherd).
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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
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Clallam County, but in-
service and advanced training for the entire NW region of
the state.
Our K9 teams are involved in public demonstrations and
classroom visits to teach the public about the benefits these Officer Fairbanks and K-9 Copper
dogs bring to our community and police department.
Regional K9 Training
PAPD K9 facilitates regional K9 training for all the law enforcement agencies in the NW region
of the state on a bi-monthly basis. The training is in a cooperative effort to ensure standardized
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and advanced K9 training objectives are accomplished. Allied agency supervisors and
administrators participate in establishing a unified policy and practices for deployment criteria.
This ensures practices used are in line with our patrol staffs and the principals are tactically
sound. This is especially beneficial to all regional agencies as we can cross-deploy our K9 assets
when necessary. K9 assets are very valuable to support operation divisions in locating violent
suspects, evidence, and are relied upon to mitigate searching man-hours and an additional less
lethal option. One of the unforeseen benefits from regional K9 training has been the
information-sharing component when it comes to suspects committing the same type of
crimes in different counties and cities.
In the past year some of our agencies have been down either a handler and/or a dog or two. For
most of last year we were down to just one dog team for all of Kitsap County. I recall on one
day this past year, PAPD K9 teams received two deployment requests at the same time to assist
other agencies. I responded to Clallam's west end with K9 Bodie to assist Clallam deputies
while Officer Fairbanks/K9 Copper responded to Kitsap County. Copper apprehended a felony
suspect who fled their deputies. The same is true in that other agencies have aided us when we
have handlers on vacation or out of town.
New K9's to the Region
While almost every agency across western Washington are down officers, our regional
agencies are increasing the size of their K9 units. A great deal has to do with an uptick in
felony and violent crimes in the past year. The other reason is availability and the fact that
having K9's is a force multiplier when it comes to quicker, safer, and more accurate searches
for violent offenders. For decades Kitsap County has operated with two K9 teams and are
planning to move to four teams. Bremerton had gone from one to two teams. Grays Harbor
County is moving from two to three teams.
Kitsap has two experienced handlers, but both have acquired new K9s this year. The two
Kitsap teams and a new K9 team from Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office traveled to Port Angeles
for several weeks to complete their training and get certified. PAPD K9 has been very
instrumental in building strong relations with our regional allied agencies and our region is
well represented in the Washington State Police Canine Association, having three members
on the trainers committee and one on the executive board. We are further represented as a
trainer for the Criminal Justice Training Commission
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Detective Division
The role of a Port Angeles Police Detective is specialized with a purpose of fulfilling the
breadth and depth needs of the department's investigations. In order to provide needed
services to the community, all members of the division complete multiple trainings that
prepare them for time-sensitive and complicated casework that pertains to crimes including
felony assaults, homicides, robberies, sex crimes, child abuse, and arson. The basic courses
each new detective attends are crime scene investigations, interview and interrogation, child
abuse interviewing and assessment, practical homicide investigation, and now sexual assault
investigations —victim-centered engagement and resiliency tactics (SAI-VCERT).
Our detectives constitute the local Independent Investigation Team (IIT) and are
members of the Multi-Agency Incident Response Team (MIRT) which assists neighboring
agencies with time and resource intensive investigations. For 2021, detectives conducted at
least 42 child interviews in the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Healthy Families of Clallam
County.
The Team
Detective Sergeant Kori Malone
Detective Sergeant Malone rejoined the
division as its supervisor in January of 2021. In
addition to the noted training, she is also the
% departments Crisis Negotiator Team Leader, Primary
Duty Staff Officer, and Western States Information
Network Agency Representative. She is a member of
the county's STOP grant committee, a member of the
Healthy Families of Clallam County Board, and a
facilitator for SAI-VCERT trainings for other
departments. In 2021, Detective Sergeant Malone
matriculated in the FBI's National Academy with a start date in January 2022.
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Detective Corporal Erik Smith
Detective Corporal Smith promoted from detective to
patrol corporal in August 2021. After serving in this
t capacity for 3 months he assumed the detective corporal
q „ position once Sergeant Arand promoted and moved to
patrol at the end of the year. Detective Corporal Smith
serves as the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAO) task
force liaison, the Cellebrite forensic device analyst and
operator, and department representative on the Healthy
Families of Clallam County Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
Detective Trevor Dropp
r� Detective Dropp joined the division in July 2017 and
provides valuable support and insight from working
numerous major cases within the city and in support of
other local agencies. Detective Dropp attended an ATF-
certified course to serve as one of the department's arson
investigators following multiple incidents which required
specialized training in this field. He is also the
department's drone program developer and pilot.
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Detective Swift Sanchez
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Detective Sanchez joined the division in 202o and began
this year primarily working as the School Resource Officer. She
transitioned to detective work in the summer. In 2021, she was
instrumental in numerous projects including:
, ° •The planning and implementation of the Clallam Resilience
Project: Handle With Care, in cooperation with the Clallam
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,r program in which local law enforcement officers paired with the
Clallam County Roughnecks to assist go children in purchasing
winter holiday gifts for themselves and their families.
• Working with the Port Angeles School District to draft a much-needed update for the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which outlines the services provided by the
PAPD School Resource Officer and the mutually held goals and objectives we share:
The health, safety, and welfare of the students, staff, and families of the Port Angeles
School District.
• The writing and implementation of the PAPD Explorer Program Ride-Along Policy
which allows department Explorers ages 3.6-3.8 to fully participate in the ride-along
program.
Like the Detective Sergeant, Detective Sanchez is a SAINCERT facilitator, has staffed the
Port Angeles Schools Safe Schools committee, and leads the PAPD Explorer program.
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School Resource Officer Jackson Vandusen
Officer Vandusen assumed the role of school resource officer
(SRO) in September 2023.. He is a Handle with Care coordinator,
an Explorer advisor, staffs on the Safe Schools committee and
,. � carries a comprehensive detective case load with corresponding
duties which include weekend and holiday on-call assignments.
Detective Ron Cameron
Detective Cameron joined the division in April 2021. He
brings with him a wealth of knowledge derived from his
law enforcement experiences in previous departments.
He also attended the ATF-certified course and serves as
an arson investigator for our department.
Notable Cases from 2021
On 1/03/2021, officers and detectives investigated the attempted murder of an 81-year-
old female and associated felony burglaries perpetrated by the 33-year-old suspect who was
located by officers near the scene, covered in apparent blood, and in possession of the
victim's phone. Through a combination of medical triage and emergency flight to
Harborview, the victim survived and made a slow physical recovery. Suspect Tyler Anderson
was arrested and has since pleaded guilty to Attempted Murder with aggravators. He was
sentenced to a term of 304.5 months.
On 5/15/2021, officers investigated the robbery of a disabled elderly male wherein the
suspect physically struggled with him in attempt to steal a wallet. During the struggle, the
victim fell, and his left hip fractured. Statements and video surveillance were collected. The
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suspect was identified as Britt Needham and he was subsequently arrested. He pleaded guilty
to Attempted Robbery 1 with 76 months prison 18 months community custody.
On 5/21/2021, offices responded to a felony domestic assault wherein the suspect
choked the victim and threatened to kill the victim while in possession of what appeared to be
an edged weapon later determined to be scissors. The suspect was arrested. While in jail,
the suspect contacted the victim in violation of their no-contact order and committed the
crime of tampering with a witness. He was subsequently found guilty by jury trial to Assault 2
-Strangulation -DV, Tampering with a Witness -DV: Intimate Partner, Felony Violation of a
No-Contact Order— DV— Intimate Partner. He was sentenced to 133 months confinement
(with 18 months community custody).
On 7/18/2021, a felony assault involving a handgun was reported to have occurred in the
area of the city's Dream and Jesse Webster parks. The victim reported symptoms consistent
with a concussion which was later confirmed by medical examination. The identity of the
suspects was confirmed and one of them along with his vehicle were located. A search
warrant was obtained to search the suspect's residence wherein multiple illegally possessed
firearms were located including a pistol which partially matched the description provided by
the victim. Though the suspects denied the assault, the investigation yielded surveillance
footage which corroborated the victim's account. All three suspects (two adults, onejuvenile)
in the incident pleaded guilty to charges. Deeon Gonzales pleaded to Assault 3 and Unlawful
Possession of Firearms 1 (x3). This sentencing included 22.5 months for the former charge
and 66 months for the latter. Christopher Buckla pleaded guilty to Assault 2 and due to his
lack of felony conviction history, was sentenced to 4 months. The third, a minor, was
adjudicated through the juvenile court.
On 8/31/2021 the National Park Service requested the assistance of the area
interagency crisis negotiation team. The team was led by PAPD Detective Sgt Kori Malone
and included PAPD Corporal Jeff Ordona and PAPD Officer Luke Brown. Working out of the
tactical operations center that had been established at Sequim PD they initiated and
maintained a dialogue with the subject. Through a coordinated effort he agreed to peacefully
surrender to National Park Service Rangers and FBI Agents on scene.
On 9/9/2021, Officers responded to two suspicious vehicle fires in the areas of W 41n and
Lincoln Streets. A combination of investigative methods, evidence collection, and lab worked
resulted in the arrest of one subject. The case is currently in adjudication.
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OPNET 2021:
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The Olympic Peninsula Narcotic Enforcement Team (OPNET) is a multi-agency task
force, which consists of detectives from the Clallam County Sheriff's Office, Port Angeles
Police Department, Sequim Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, Port
Townsend Police Department, United States Border Patrol, and Homeland Security
Investigations (HSI). The team consistently works with federal partners, including the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the United States Coast Guard
Investigative Services, and the US Marshalls Service, among others.
The year 2021 began with some staffing challenges at OPNET, as Washington State
Patrol (WSP) Detective Mike Grall retired after over 30 years of service - 21 of which he
spent assigned to OPNET as a Narcotics Detective. We are all sorry to see Mike go, but
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wish him the best on the next chapter in his life. Due to staffing issues, Detective Grall
has not been immediately replaced by WSP. Mike's retirement came around the same
time that U.S. Border Patrol Agent Dan Janikic relocated within the Border Patrol,
leaving his OPNET position vacant until April. In April, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Keith
Fischerjoined the team in Agent Janikic's place. Additionally, the end of 2021 marks the
end of Detective Jeff Pickrell's rotation in the unit. Detective Pickrell rotated back to
patrol while Deputy Cody Anderson joins the team in January of 2022.
Despite staffing shortages, OPNET utilized their strong interagency relationships with
state and federal partners to ensure that quality investigations were still being
conducted.
On February 25, 2021, The Washington State Supreme Court declared that Washington
State's law prohibiting the simple possession of controlled substances was
unconstitutional as written, which temporarily lifted the prohibition of the possession of
controlled substances throughout the state. This also caused a large number of previous
and existing cases to be vacated when the primary or underlying charge was simple
possession. The State Legislature later passed a law in response, butthe new law lowered
the simple possession of a controlled substance to a misdemeanor, as opposed to its
previous status as a felony. The legislature also created a requirement that a person be
referred to treatment services on two occasions before the misdemeanor penalty is
enforced. These changes in law lowered criminal incentives to act as informants, which
will in turn make the building of cases against drug traffickers more difficult. Despite
these difficulties, we continue to find ways to investigate and interdict subjects and
organizations that bring deadly controlled substances into our communities.
During the summer, OPNET underwent a stringent peer review process through the
Washington State Department of Commerce. This peer review is an in-depth review of
OPNET's policies, procedures, and practices to evaluate how they measure up to
industry-accepted best practices. The peer review process evaluated OPNET's
compliance with a multitude of best practices in a variety of topics. The Peer Review
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Team produced findings that determined that OPNET is in compliance with best
practices.
In the year 2021, OPNET opened 51 new cases and closed 38 cases. 25 of those cases
were closed by arrest, 5 of them were closed with multiple arrests. OPNET arrested, or
assisted in the arrest of 37 individuals for felony crimes. 95% of our cases were accepted
for prosecution and 100% of those that have finished the prosecution phase were found
guilty. OPNET seized over $7 million in illegal controlled substances, including:
Heroin 753.35 grams $75,335.00
Methamphetamine 187,153.58 grams $7,486,143.20
Oxycodone 14 dosage units $140.00
Suboxone 68 dosage units $680.00
Fentanyl Powder 1183.40 grams $23,668.00
Fentanyl Pills 279 dosage units $2,790.00
Other Diverted Pharmaceuticals 43 dosage units $645.00
Just a few of the major cases investigated or adjudicated in 2021:
Richard Welches Arrest:
On January 14, 2021, WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) Probation Officers
requested the Clallam County Sheriff's Office and OPNET assist them with the service of
an arrest warrant on 27-year-old Richard Welches for escaping while on community
custody supervision.
At approximately 11:0o am, DOC, OPNET Detectives, and CCSO Deputies arrived at
Welches' residence in the 60o block of Hulse Rd, Port Angeles. DOC Officers contacted
a female resident at the front door who confirmed Welches was inside the residence.
DOC Officers entered the residence and arrested Welches without incident.
In Welches' bedroom, DOC Officers observed suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia.
A DOC narcotics K-9 entered the residence and reacted with positive responses to the
presence of additional narcotics at locations within the home.
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OPNET Detectives applied for and received a telephonic search warrant to search the
locations where the K-9 indicated narcotics were located. During the search, eight
individually packaged balls of suspected heroin, fentanyl pills, suspected LSD, ledgers
and digital scales were discovered. The total amount of heroin located in the residence
weighed approximately 330.25 grams.
Welches was booked into the Clallam County Jail for Possession of a Controlled
Substance with Intent to Deliver (heroin) and Possession of Synthetic narcotic (Fentanyl
pills).
Welches had previously been arrested by OPNET at his residence on September 20, 2020
for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (methamphetamine and
heroin), two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm end Degree, and one count of
Possession of a Stolen Firearm. During the search of his home in September, detectives
seized approximately 463.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 10.2 grams of
heroin, two rifles — one of which had previously been reported stolen, and $14,868 in
cash.
Large Meth Seizure:
On April 7, 2021, a Clallam County resident reported a large duffle bag found on the
beach west of Port Angeles. The resident reported that they had looked inside the bag
and observed a white crystal substance. The bag was recovered and discovered to
contain 59.8 pounds of methamphetamine and a 2.6-pound bag of a substance that was
originally suspected to be cocaine, but later found to be pure, powder fentanyl.
On April 11, 2021, another resident reported multiple duffle bags under a bridge near the
beach. Those bags were located and found to contain a total of 342 pounds of
methamphetamine.
A joint investigation by OPNET, the U.S. Border Patrol, the Federal Bureau of
Investigations (FBI), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) began to investigate
the origin of the bags. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) also investigated,
and they developed a suspect on the Canadian side of the border. The suspect who had
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dropped the bags was identified and eventually taken into custody in another state. The
FBI, HSI, and RCMP continue to investigate.
Cofone Sentencing:
On April 22, 2021, Former Clallam Bay Corrections Officer Alfonzo E. Cofone (37 years-
old, of Port Angeles, WA) pled guilty in Clallam County Superior Court to Possession with
Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance within soo feet of a school zone. Cofone was
subsequently sentenced to 44 months in prison, followed by 12 months of DOC
supervision.
Cofone's arrest came on August 18, 2020, when OPNET arrested him 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 s000 feet of a School Zone.
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 closely with OPNET and an agent with 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. Investigators learned that the drugs were hidden in another of
Cofone's vehicles at his residence in Port Angeles. OPNET Detectives, assisted bythe FBI
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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 (an estimated street value of$3050), 215 Suboxone strips (estimated
street value of $1075), 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.
Hampton Sentencing:
On April 22, 2021, Leroy Hampton (41 years-old, of Port Angeles, WA) pled guilty in
Clallam County Superior Court to Delivery of a Controlled Substance (2 counts);
Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent To Deliver (7 counts, one within s000
feet of a school zone); Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the end Degree; and Animal
Cruelty in the ist Degree (2 counts). Hampton was subsequently sentenced to 84 months
in prison, followed by 12 months of DOC supervision. Along with the Animal Cruelty
conviction, the court permanently prohibited Hampton from owning, caring for,
possessing, or abiding in any household where and animal is present, in accordance with
RCW 16.52.205(5)•
The guilty plea was a combination of multiple cases against Hampton, including:
In September of 2020, OPNET Detectives received information regarding a scheme by
Hampton and an inmate at the Clallam County Jail to introduce a controlled substance
into the jail. Further investigation of that information led to probable cause for
Hampton's arrest.
On November 9, at approximately 1506 hours, CCSO Deputies received information that
Hampton was at a campground on O'Brien Road. OPNET Detectives and CCSO Deputies
responded and arrested Hampton at a campsite. Investigation led to search warrant
authorizing the searches of Hampton's truck and trailer. A search of those locations
revealed approximately 201.3 grams of methamphetamine (approximate street value
$8,000), 162.5 grams of suspected heroin (approximate street value $16,000), 14
suboxone strips, 72 fentanyl pills, and 19 pieces of pills believed to be Alprazolam, a
schedule 4 controlled substance.
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During the course of the investigation, Hampton was found to be in possession of an ATV
that had been reported stolen out of Pierce County, as well as a 9mm handgun. Because
Hampton was convicted on 05/31/2011 for Possession of a Controlled Substance with
Intent to Deliver, he is prohibited from possessing firearms.
On two occasions in January of 2021, OPNET utilized a confidential informant to
purchase 9.5 grams of heroin from Port Angeles resident Robert McAtee. During the
purchases of heroin from McAtee, Detectives learned McAtee was obtaining the heroin
from Hampton.
On the evening of January 27, following the second purchase of heroin from McAtee,
OPNET Detectives requested a Port Angeles Police Department patrol unit conduct a
traffic stop on Hampton's vehicle at the Goodwill Store in Port Angeles.
Hampton was arrested and a search warrant was obtained by Detectives to search his
vehicle. Upon beginning the search of the vehicle, OPNET Sergeant Josh Powless found
two puppies located in the back seat of the vehicle. Both of the puppies were found with
what appeared to be electrical tape bound around their muzzles, clamping their mouths
shut. The puppies were quickly photographed and the tape was removed.
Detectives continued their search and located 229.9 grams of heroin, 26.3 grams of
methamphetamine, 36 pills stamped M-30 (likely to contain fentanyl, 3 syringes loaded
with heroin, 6 Suboxone strips, 14 OxyContin pills, 10 Alprazolam pills, and a loaded .45
caliber handgun.
Animal Control Deputy Tracey Kellas was called to the scene and took custody of the
puppies for safekeeping. The puppies were estimated to be approximately 10 weeks old.
During a subsequent examination of the puppies by a veterinarian, a urinalysis was
conducted on both puppies. The results of the urinalysis revealed the presence of opioids
in theirsystem. Deputy Kellas requested and obtained a search warrantto examine blood
samples from the puppies. Two counts of Animal Cruelty in the 1" Degree were added to
Hampton's charges.
The case against Robert McAtee is still pending in court.
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Folsom Sentencing:
On May 6, 2021, Clayton A. Folsom (33 years old, of Port Angeles) pled guilty to two
counts of Possession with Intentto Delivera Controlled Substance (meth and heroin) and
was sentenced to 6o months in prison followed by 12 months of DOC Supervision.
Folsom also pled guilty to Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle in a case investigated by
the Port Angeles Police Department and was sentenced to 22 months in prison. The
sentences will be served concurrently.
The convictions were the result of two investigations that led to Folsom being booked
into the Clallam County Jail on September 14, 2020 for an outstanding Department of
Corrections (DOC) warrant, Possession of Controlled Substances with Intent to Deliver
(both meth and heroin), Possession of Controlled Substances with Intent to Deliver
within l000 feet of a school zone (meth and heroin), and Attempting to Elude a Police
Vehicle; crimes that spanned the cities of both Port Angeles and Sequim.
On September 6, 2020, at approximately 1237 hours, Port Angeles Police Officers
received information that Folsom was at a residence in the area of E. Lauridsen
Boulevard and S. Eunice Streets. Folsom left the residence in a white Dodge Durango.
When Officer Jackson VanDusen activated his emergency equipment in an attempt to
stop the vehicle, the driver did not stop. When the vehicle was unable to pass another
vehicle in the roadway, the driver drove over a median into another parking lot to evade
police and then drove eastbound on E Lauridsen Boulevard at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle then traveled south on Race Street and through multiple neighborhoods,
fluctuating speeds up to 55 mph. The vehicle then traveled north on Laurel Street at a
speed of about 8o mph. PAPD Officers determined that the risk to the public was too
great to continue the pursuit at that time and discontinued pursuing the suspect. A
witness identified Folsom as the driver and PAPD issued probable cause for Folsom's
arrest.
On September 14, 2020 at approximately 1537 hours, a Sequim Police Officer Paul
Dailidenas located a parked vehicle that Folsom had reportedly been driving in the 300
block of S. 5th Avenue. Officer Dailidenas observed that the driver's side door was open
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and that Folsom was rummaging within the vehicle. Folsom looked at the officer and
then immediately went into a nearby apartment. Sequim Police Officers surrounded the
apartment and then made contact at the apartment. At that time Folsom surrendered
without further incident.
Due to information regarding Folsom dealing controlled substances, OPNET Detectives
arrived on scene to assist. Folsom's vehicle was searched under Department of
Corrections (DOC) authority for evidence of DOC violations. At that time, detectives
discovered controlled substances within the vehicle. The search was halted and the
vehicle was towed to Sequim PD.
OPNET Detectives obtained a search warrant for the vehicle. During the search, OPNET
Detectives located a bag of approximately 141.9 grams (approximate street value $5600)
of suspected methamphetamine, as well as multiple bags of smaller amounts totaling
approximately 20.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine (approximate street value
$800) and 5.8 grams of suspected heroin (approximate street value $580).
Nathan Terry:
On July 13, 2021, 32 year-old Nathan W. Terry was sentenced in Clallam County Superior
Court to 150 months in prison, followed by 12 months of DOC Supervision. The
sentencing followed a guilty plea to three counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance
as well as an Alford plea to the crimes of Controlled Substances Homicide and Tampering
with a Witness. Under an Alford plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges
there is enough evidence for a conviction.
The case began on April 30, 2020, when Port Angeles Police Officers were dispatched to
a report of a male not breathing. PAPD Officers arrived and located the victim, Chad
Johnson, who was already deceased. Evidence at the scene indicated that the death may
be the result of a drug overdose and PAPD Detectives were summoned to assist. During
the course of the investigation, controlled substances were recovered at the scene. A
later toxicology found a mix of methamphetamine and fentanyl in Johnson's blood.
OPNET Detectives began to investigate the death as a Controlled Substances Homicide.
A search of Johnson's electronic correspondence revealed that Johnson had received the
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controlled substances from "Nate" by means of Johnson's sister, Melissa Johnson. In that
correspondence, Chad had wanted a replacement for previous drugs that were poor
quality.
In May of 2020, OPNET Detectives utilized two confidential informants to purchase
controlled substances from Terry on two separate occasions — totaling about 1 gram of
methamphetamine (approximate value $40) and 3.9 grams of heroin (approximate value
$390). Terry was later arrested by Port Angeles Police Officers.
OPNET Detectives located Melissa Johnson and interviewed her. Melissa took
responsibility for her actions, admitting that she had delivered the controlled substance
to her brother and that she had received the controlled substance from Terry. Melissa
was later charged and pled guilty to Assault 3 —Criminal Negligence.
While Terry awaited trial, OPNET learned that Terry's alleged wife, Elisha Stark, had
contacted Melissa in an effort to get her to change her statement. An investigation
began and OPNET Detectives arrested Stark for Witness Tampering. The investigation
revealed that Terry had sent a message to Stark through a former cellmate, instructing
Stark to contact Melissa and persuade her to change her statement to police. Stark and
Terry were subsequently charged with Witness Tampering.
US Marshalls Warrant Sweep:
In September, OPNET participated in a U.S. Marshals warrant sweep operation. The
operation led to the arrest of twenty-nine individuals with arrest warrants and/or
probable cause. Several of the apprehended subjects had multiple warrants, resulting in
32 total arrest warrants being cleared. The underlying crimes varied, ranging from theft
and controlled substance violations to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Robbery in
the ist Degree.
During the operation, OPNET's arrest team located and arrested seven individuals,
including the top target of the operation, who was wanted for Robbery in the ist Degree
— Domestic Violence. OPNET also apprehended two targets at one location, one of
whom attempted to flee, running from their vehicle and allowing their vehicle to strike a
law enforcement vehicle. Charges in that case are pending.
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2021 Annual Report
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2021 was a year of team building, cross training, and professional development and growth.
Unexpected staffing shortages and job vacancies required our newest Records team member,
Katie Butler, to learn new job tasks more rapidly than any previous team member. She
quickly learned the basics then advanced to morning copying, case entry, and relief property
officer. Sam Barcklow continued to gain experience and proficiency with public records
requests and serving as the Department's TAC (Terminal Access Coordinator). The division
has developed a strong culture of team work, cross training, and professional development to
provide outstanding customer service and records management to our customers and
stakeholders.
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In July 2021, we received a public records requests for any and
all search warrants and affidavits in support thereof for
suspects' medical records and warrants for blood submitted by
Officer Vandusen and Officer Brown from January 2016 to
present. We did not have a tracking mechanism in place for
search warrants issued, so I created some reports for cases
these officers had been involved in for fhis date range. Sam
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Jordon, and Katie worked together to search the case reports to locate responsive records.
We also received a request from Officer Johnson to search for some original records that a
citizen had provided to him that he believed he placed in one of the shredding bins. These
three once again teamed up to "clumpster dive" to locate these records. The team is always
ready to step up and cover for some and assist with job tasks when needed. Many thanks to
my rock star Records champions!
Speaking of public records requests, PAPD continues to be the leader in processing public
records requests. In 2021, we received 1,629 public records requests compared to 142 for the
other divisions of the City. These requests range from one record to hundreds of records like
the one referenced above about search warrants. Some of these requests require complex
searching and collaboration with other divisions of the City. This job function continues to
require a full-time position to comply with Washington State's Public Records Act, respond
promptly, and provide fullest assistance. Records Specialist Sam Barcklow serves as the
Department's primary Public Record Officer, and completed most of these requests, 1,097
respectfully. Thank you, Sam for serving as our Public Records Request Records Champion!
Sam Barcklow: Public Records Champion
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Jordon's many IT related talents landed him a promotion to a Systems Coordinator for
Pencom in August 2021. Under general supervision of the Regional Communications
Manager, System Coordinators are responsible for the computer application, hardware,
telephone system, and other supporting technologies for PenCom. Maintain Public Safety
Microsoft Windows Server-based applications running in a VMWare blade center
environment, networked Windows 7 & so PC workstations, as well as support numerous
communications links to multiple remote systems. Duties involve working with Chiefs of
various public safety agencies and their respective IT staff who are users of PenCom Public
Safety services. The position requires considerable discretion and the ability to analyze and
resolve conflicting interests and situations in the best interests of the user agencies.
Congratulations Jordon on your promotion!
Jordon Lemon: Promotion to Pencom Systems Coordinator
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Property and Evidence Officer Joanne Droz continues her mission of managing the intake
and release of property and evidence items, performing accurate recordkeeping, and
complying with Washington State laws and WASPC Accreditation standards. She processes
lockers, enters items into the computer system, and stores them in designated locations. She
reviews dispositions from the court to determine when items can be released or destroyed.
She mails evidence items to the crime labs for processing, makes copies of evidence
CDs/DVDs for the prosecutor when requested, and responds to citizen requests to pick up
their property. She works diligently to audit items in the property room, reconcile computer
entries and property report cards, and clean up incorrect entries related to data conversion
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issues. She continues her curbside delivery system to meet the needs of our customers and
safely return property items. Joanne is always looking for new methods to improve the
accuracy, efficiency, and management of the property and evidence room and recordkeeping
functions. Thank you, Joanne for being our mighty property and evidence wrangler!
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With the COVID pandemic, many workers have the option of working remotely; but not the
PAPD Records staff. The nature of the work and CAS security requirements require us to
perform ourjobs onsite. We are like the postal service...we brave the elements to ensure that
people are prosecuted for crime, public records requests are fulfilled, customers receive
concealed pistol licenses and fingerprinting services, process firearm transfer applications
according to state and federal law, and manage the property and evidence room. There is a
multitude of other tasks that we perform that is too long to list here. Our vision and mission is
to provide outstanding customer service to our customers, support our officers and
communications staff, excel at Records Management functions, serve as a conduit of
communication to all levels of the Police Department and the community, provide fullest
assistance with public records requests, be team-oriented and work together to accomplish
our goals and work responsibilities, serve as a leader in public service, records management,
and technological advances, strive to embrace change and maintain our standards of
operation and customer service, and continue to serve the needs of our department, the
criminal justice system, and our community, with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
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2021 ANNUAL REPORT STATS
Records Statistics
2019 2020 2021
Crime Reports 3,434 3,161 21888
Processed
Crime Reports 158 73 63
Taken by Records
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Concealed Pistol 345 334 265
Licenses
Firearm Transfer 621 1,089 858
Applications
Fingerprints- 147 52 88
General Public
Parking 148 143 120
Infractions
Traffic Infractions 363 276 314
Criminal Citations 449 178 14
Public Records 1,421 21041 11629
Requests
Coplogic Reports 158 372 196
Processed
Trespass Field 421 513 349
Investigations
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All Other Field 13 13 28
Investigations
Parking Ticket $11785 $1,570 $575
Fees
DUI Response $489.71 $520 $0
Fees
Group A Offenses
Offense Type 2019 2020 2021
Homicide 1 0 0
Negligent 0 0 0
Manslaughter
Forcible Sex Offenses 48 43 41
Robbery 15 10 15
Aggravated Assault 54 77 62
Simple Assault 281 225 216
Intimidation 58 42 61
Non-Forcible Sex 5 3 3
Offenses
Kidnapping 6 8 2
Burglary 134 107 94
Arson 5 9 17
Larceny 585 470 439
Motor Vehicle Theft 74 43 51
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Extortion/Blackmail 1 0 3
Counterfeiting/Forgery 28 27 23
Fraud 63 161 55
Embezzlement 3 2 1
Stolen Property 20 19 11
Destruction/Vandalism 312 323 308
Drugs/Narcotic 85 49 20
Offenses
Gambling 0 0 0
Prostitution 5 1 0
Bribery 0 0 0
Weapons Violations 15 20 17
Pornography/Obscene 4 2 7
Material
Violation of Court 94 79 89
Orders
Animal Cruelty 1 1 2
Group B Offenses
2019 2020 2021
9oA Bad Checks 1 0 0
9oB Curfew, 0 0 0
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9oD DUI 58 73 53
9oE Drunkenness o 0 0
9oF Family 4 3 3
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9oG Liquor Law 35 16 9
Violations
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Sol Runaway 42 0 22
9oJ Trespass 104 81 75
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Offenses
Arrests
2019 2020 2021
Ad u It Arrests 714 510 485
Juvenile Arrests 121 62 35
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"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."
Peninsula Communications, or PenCom, is the Communications Division of the Port Angeles
Police Department and is the 911 answering point for all 911 calls in Clallam County, as well as
the Clallam and Jefferson County portions of the Olympic National Park.
The Communications Center provides quality emergency dispatch services to the Clallam
County Sheriff's Department, Port Angeles Police and Fire Departments, Sequim Police
Department, Lower Elwha Tribal Police and Wildlife Officers, Forks Police Department, Forks
Hospital District, La Push Tribal Police and Wildlife Officers, Jamestown Fish and Wildlife,
Olympic National Park Rangers, and six fire protection districts.
Dispatchers answer 9-1-1 and other emergency telephone systems in a multi-jurisdictional
dispatch center. Dispatchers perform radio dispatch of operational and emergency police, fire,
and medical calls for assistance, which involve performing a wide variety of computer
transactions and records functions. The position requires shift work on a 24-hour, 7 day a week
basis with variable days off and 3 month rotating shifts, as well as a 30-minute response time
for emergency situations. Currently employees work 12 hour shifts, 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am.
Employees of the Communications Division of the Port Angeles Police Department,
(PenCom) abide by the City of Port Angeles Statement of Values as well as the Port Angeles
Police Department Mission Statement and the PenCom Mission Statement, on a daily basis.
PenCom Communications Officers are distinguished bythe critical nature of Public Safety
(Law Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Medical) dispatch work and the specialized
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knowledge and skills required to perform these duties. The City of Port Angeles recognizes
our Public Safety Telecommunicators as the First of the First-Responders.
2021 was another year that PenCom operated with a staffing shortage with Communications
Officers working an extreme amount of overtime throughout the year to cover shifts.
Some staff from JeffCom, our neighboring 9-1-1 Center in Jefferson County, Deputy Director
Karl Hatton stepped in when needed to help cover some shifts an relieve the pressure on our
Communications Officers. We are very thankful to them for that assistance.
We are continually recruiting for Communications Officer Candidates so if you feel this might be
a career for you go to the City of Port Angeles website (cityofpa.us) and click on Job Openings for
further details. The City offers a sz,5oo Sign On Bonus, payable at time of completion of
probation
2021 HIGHLIGHTS
In 2021 we lost long time Communications Officer Kyle Wagner who resigned to further his
education and Olivia Hatton who returned later in the year to help us out in a part time basis.
Both were valued and productive members of our team and we miss them.
We gained Katie Sprock to the team in March. She successfully
completed her training and was
assigned a full member of a team in October.
Also in October we were very happy to welcome
Sunny Fortino to the team as a lateral addition to
the team. Sunny comes to us from JeffCom and has many years of training
and experience. Summer, another Jeffcom employee joined us as a part-
time communications officer this year as well.
Prior to coming to us full time, Sunny had helped us
out by covering shifts when she was able, which
eliminated many hours of mandatory overtime for PenCom staff.
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In October Communications Officer Chelsey Jensen was awarded the
PenCom Officer of the Year Award for 2020-2021 by the Sequim Chapter
of the International Footprint Association.
Communications Officer Jessica Conner received the
f same award for 2019-202o but due to Pandemic
restrictions it was not awarded to her until the October 2021 gathering.
r These awardees were selected by the PenCom Supervisory team and
exhibit superior job performance and work ethic on the job, every day.
Both are Communications Training Officers as well and instill their passion
on trainees they work with.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
This year PenCom IT has been continuing the project of creating a regional data repository
and a public safety regional network to improve interoperability of all public safety agencies
within the region; this incorporates Jefferson and Clallam Counties.
This project will accomplish many goals to include: The consolidation of JeffCom and
PenCom data;; The synchronization of business processes and data required for the
interoperability of these two Counties 9-1-1 Centers; Creating a completely new Public
Safety Network with all of 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 of the calls that pass through the Dispatch
Centers to the different agencies.
On August 3rd, the PenCom Aegis System was upgraded and we are currently working with
JeffCom on their upgrade process.
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In August Jordon Lemon joined as a new Systems Coordinator with
PenCom. Jordon has worked the last two years as a Records Specialistt�
with the Port Angeles Police Department and has knowledge of LERMS
and Mobile and has various certifications and degree in Information
Technology. Jordon has been working closely with IT staff to learn all he
can in anticipations of
the retirement of Senior Systems Coordinator Jeff Christopher in 2022.
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AUDIO RECORDINGS
Supervisors processed a total of 471 audio recordings in 2021, of those 234 recordings were
telephonic search warrants. A total of 157 hours were spent on recordings with 7o hours spent
processing search warrant recordings, including addendums.
CALL STATISTICS
Business Line Calls = 105,359 —down from 117,304 last year.
9-1-1 Calls = 43,541— up from 38,683 last year.
The total Calls for Service—about the same as last year—91,60o CFS
WARRANTS & RESTRAINING ORDERS
Our PenCom Records Specialist Jodi Simmons processed 1227 warrants and 869 Orders for
Protection in 2021 compared with 1105 warrants and 818 Orders for Protection in 2020.
TRAINING
Unfortunately in 2021 C/O Kyle Wagner resigned. With almost 9 years of experience, Kyle
was one of our more experienced trainers. He was an integral part of our training staff and is a
huge loss.
Nevertheless we have to carry on and that we did. Ourtraining staff had a total of four
candidates that went through the training program however only one succeeded in 2021.
Congratulations to C/O Katie Sprock for completing our training program and successfully
going on her own.
Training is very trying for both Trainee and Trainers however we are very proud of our
Training staff that has stayed positive and focused throughout. Our staff continues to
motivate, encourage and adapt to different personalities and different ways of learning in
order to provide the best training for each individual trainee.
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Hiring qualified candidates continues to be an issue and although we added one dispatcher in
2021, we also lost three. Fortunately we also gained a very experienced and qualified lateral
dispatcher that has filled some of the void. Our training staff acknowledges that the road to
being fully staffed is going to be rough. We have eight current openings and that's a lot of
training but we are up for the challenge.
PUBLIC EDUCATION
The year 2021 was a slow 911 Public Education year because of COVID. Our normal public
outreach venues, Clallam County Fair and Public Safety Fairs, around the County were not
held. We held an online education for Clallam County Mosaic, a group supporting
developmentally disabled people. We also gave hundreds of spray hand sanitizer and reusable
shopping bags to Rediscovery — a social work outreach group associated with Port Angeles
Police Department. We are hoping to be able to increase our outreach in the coming year if
Covid restrictions decrease.
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In 2021 the Port Angeles Police Department partnered with the REdisCOVERY team. We
maintained the Mental Health Field Response program which involves a full time Social
Worker 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.
There were 4711 Referrals through this program in the year 2021. Referrals 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 referrals to housing, medical/dental, SLID
services/including MAT, mental health services, and referrals to other resources (ie: Intimate
partner violence services, legal, food, DSHS etc).
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2021 REdisCOVERY Referrals made by month
January- 448
February- 407
March- 420
April- 443
May- 533
June- 361
July- 313
August- 304
September- 280
October- 223
November- 266
December- 213
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By: Glenn McFall
Starting in July 2021, 1 started as a fulltime Code Enforcement Officer. Prior to Code
Enforcement, I worked as the Parking Enforcement Officer. I was delegated the task of being
the primary contact for the junk and abandoned vehicles and parking complaints within the
City of Port Angeles.
As the Code Enforcement Officer, my duty is to be the primary contact for all Code related
calls for service. I continue to maintain the junk and abandoned vehicles and parking
complaints.
The process for junk and abandoned vehicles is investigate to verify the vehicle meets the
requirements for junk and abandon vehicles. The vehicle information is gathered and an
impound sticker is placed on the window. If no registered owner information is available a Junk
Vehicle Affidavit is filled out and notarized and taken to tow company for tow when they are
available. If there is a registered owner a Notice to Tow is sent with a date and time to be
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removed. If the time has elapsed and vehicle is still at the location, proper paperwork is filled
out and taken to the tow company to process. Code Enforcement keeps a master list of all
vehicles and time to be towed.
With the volume of complaints received through Code Enforcement, complaints that deal with
health and safety are priority.
Complaints are received either by email complaint form, general email from concerned citizen
or another agency. Most complaints have a call for service number, if no call for service
number is attached to call, a call for service number is created and attached to the case. Initial
investigation is done and evaluated. If a complaint is valid, the complaint is entered into
Central Square to track the case notes and track when to send letters and notices.
A few cases that had good outcomes.
• Trailer parked on Hwy 101, with the help of several department and agencies we were
able to remove the trailer, take to a secure location and have it destroyed.
• Work with property owner who has property on Lincoln St. getting the property cleared
of vegetation and securing the fencing around the property. Property owners are from
out of town and continue to check with Code Enforcement on status of the property.
• Trailer that was parked on the goo block E 41n St. with the help of several department
and agencies we were able to remove the trailer, take to a secure location and have it
destroyed.
• Working with our Engineering Dept. They received a complaint of a right-of-way issue.
As a team, we worked together with the property owner and were able to come up with
a solution and in the end, the property is now in compliance.
2021 CODE ENFORCEMENT STATS
In 2021, Code Enforcement received approximately 450 call for service.
Vehicle removed before or after contact—330
Vehicles towed —58
Code Enforcement Closed cases - 29
Code Enforcement 2021 Active cases - 22
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As a Police Chaplain, I spend a lot of time visiting with
officers in the squad room and in the passenger seat of
patrol cars. One of the key responsibilities of a law
enforcement chaplain is to always provide a peaceful and
calming presence especially at shocking and terrible
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scenes. 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
Chaplain David Byer 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. As of
the writing of this report, in 2021 I've responded to 32 in home death calls, five of which were
suicides, and one was a sudden death at an RV sales business. One especially sad call was the
sudden unexpected death of an 18 year old young man who simply died in his sleep at home
for no apparent reason. I worked 37 shifts riding along with the patrol officers. And I logged
382 volunteer hours January through November 2021. The fact is, no one knows when the
next call for assistance is coming. On death investigation calls, the police officers depend on
me to support and engage the public while the officers 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.
Chaplain David Byer
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Please see below a comparison of 2021 use of force events to
� 2020. 2021 represents an all-time low in recorded use of force
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incidents with 55 events. Previously 2015 had been the all-time
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low with 66 events since I began compiling these statistics in
2006. One contributing factor was that after reform legislation
went into effect in July of 2021 PAPD began using the specific
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definition of physical force provided in the reform legislation
so we no longer recorded the mere display of a firearm or
Taser coupled with verbal commands as a use of force event as
we had been doing in the past. The trends continue to indicate
that open hand tactics are the most common type of force
% f used by PAPD Officers. These tactics also known as level 1
tactics, are the lowest level of force available to officers in the
Deputy Chief Jason Viada
use of force array. This comparison also indicates that the
total number of police incidents continues to drop along with all types of use of physical force.
Also, all 2021 use of force events were reviewed soon after their occurrence and all events
were determined to be within law and policy.
Recommendations for the future indicate the restoration of our less lethal program after
urgently needed legislative clarification to correct unintended consequences of recent
reforms, training for officers and deployment of purchased Bola Wraps, continued updates of
our Tasers and firearms, and further exploration of the possibility of adding a pepper ball
program to our use of force array in an effort to increase the number of alternatives to deadly
force available to our Officers.
Finally, we will continue with our updated tactics training with emphasis on legal authority,
communication, threat management, position and movement, and equipment management.
These tactics updates are critical to working together as a team. We are a department of 32
Officers serving a city of 20,000 citizens who want to work, live, play, and recreate in Port
Angeles. Those numbers are well below the national benchmark of 2 Officers per thousand
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citizens. In other words we are 32 doing the work of 40, so efficient tactics are critical. Each
%%generation" of Officers receives the best training available at the time at the academy. But
the techniques are always being updated as we engage in real world trial and error learning. It
is possible that on one scene at one call for service, responding officers might have attended
the basic academy in 1989, 1994, 2021, and any year in between. So as difficult as it is for
veteran officers to leave behind "the way we've always done it" it is critical that we all arrive
planning to use the same tactics that are based on science and analysis of real world incidents.
It is one more way that we can study history and together avoid repeating mistakes that others
have made.
202o and 2021 Use of Force Comparison
2020 2021 Trend
Level 1 (Empty Open Hand) 52 43 Down
Level 2 (Empty Closed Hand) 5 2 Down
Taser Display Only 12 5 Down*
Taser Actuated 6 5 Down
Firearm Display Only 16 7 Down*
Total U of F Incidents 77 55 Down
Port Angeles Police Incidents 22,850 221190 Down
*No longer counted after July 2021
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Agency Information
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Port-Angeles-Police-Department
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(a)cityofpa.us
Susan Craig
Administrative Coordinator
Phone: (360) 417-4910
Email: scir�aii a)C1t of a.us
Kori Malone
Detective Sergeant
Phone: (360) 417-4957
Email: I-mall�aan�(�ciit pa.us
Carla Jacobi
Records Supervisor
Phone: (360) 417 4915
Email: ciacobi6Dcityofpa.us
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