Fillmore City Presentation April 2016.pdf
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Presented by: Captain Dave Wareham, Chief of Police
Geoff Dean, Sheriff
We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, are committed to safeguard lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to public concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime. Mission Statement Ventura County Sheriff’s Department
Introduction • The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has proudly provided police services to the City of Fillmore since 1987. • Prior to 1987 the City had a turbulent history of gang violence and corruption by members of the Fillmore Police Department • Contracting with the Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services allows Fillmore the ability to deploy first class law enforcement resources at a reasonable cost, while at the same time maintaining local control.
Benefits of Contracting with VCSO • Cost & Management work significantly reduced for the city of Fillmore • Sheriff’s Office shares those responsibilities with the county and other contract cities, some of those areas include, but are not limited to: – – – – – – – – –
Municipality is held harmless for all civil litigation Recruitment, hiring, and processing applicants Equipment evaluation, acquisition, and maintenance Labor negotiations and relations Fiscal processing of payroll and benefits Performance auditing and internal investigations Discipline and grievance procedures Risk management Worker’s compensation
VCSO History in Fillmore • June 28, 1987 – City of Fillmore began contract for Police Services with the VCSO – Contract consisted of • ½ of 1 Lieutenant • 1 40-hour Patrol Sergeant (without relief) • ½ of 1 Senior Deputy (Detective) • 9 Deputy Sheriff’s • 1 40-hour Communications Dispatcher II • Pop was approximately 11,000 in ‘87
Current Contract Staffing Levels – Current FY 15-16 Contract consists of • • • • • •
½ of 1 Captain (Chief of Police) .89 Deputy – School Resource Deputy (FUSD / COPPS) ½ of 1 Senior Deputy (Detective) 9 Deputy Sheriff’s 1 40-hour Communications Dispatcher III 1 Cadet (20-hour week)
Current Contract Rates • Police services to the City of Fillmore for the FY 2015-2016 Projected to be $3.08 million dollars.
• Previous year’s cost – FY 2014-2015 $3,068,706.00
• Fillmore “Contract rate” change since FY 2009/2010 -18.2%
Contract Rate Change
Salary, Benefits & Support • Cost of a 12-hour Deputy - $266,315 – This is an average - far lower than actual cost
• This cost includes – $7760 dedicated to General Liability Ins. (57%) – $2903 Dedicated to Professional Services / training / Maintenance costs (25%)
Fillmore vs Other Cities Police Budgets of neighboring cities of Similar Population City
Pop.
# Officers
2015 Budget
% General Fund
Fillmore
15,500
11
$3,149,780
49%
Ojai (VCSO)
7,581
10
$3,344,580
40%
Santa Paula
29,321
30
$6,214,712
43%
Moorpark (VCSO) 43,366
18.5
$7,100,848
48%
Pt. Hueneme
22,399
22
$7,378,500
44%
Arroyo Grande
17,716
33
$5,717,944
49%
Santa Fe Springs
16,223
36
$9,264,600
19%
Per Capita Cost FY 2014-15
Population 1/1/15
Cost per Capita
Ojai
7,612
$380.53
VCSO Contract
Moorpark
35,727
$179.95
VCSO Contract
Camarillo
67,154
$214.91
VCSO Contract
Thousand Oaks
129,349
$200.19
VCSO Contract
Fillmore
15,441
$198.07
VCSO Contract
La Palma Hawaiian Gardens
15,965
$295.22
City in LA Co.
14,545
$232.13
LASO Contract
Carpinteria Westlake Village
13,547
$255.76
SBSO Contract
8,872
$264.69
LASO Contract
Malibu
13,765
$474.18
LASO Contract
Monthly City Contract Cost
Workload vs Cost Sharing
2015 Fillmore Investigations Caseload
School Resource Office (SRO)
Patrol Calls for Service (CFS)
Workload Statistics • The population of Fillmore has increased from approximately 11,000 in 1987 to over 15,500 in 2015. – A 29% increase over 18 years. – A School Resource Officer (SRO) is the only addition to the contract to address this rise in population and demand for services. – Contract reduced one sergeant from origin. – Three deputies from our peak.
VCSO Major Crimes Unit • VCSO Major Crimes Unit workload (Since 2012) in City of Fillmore • 6000 hours of investigation time handling homicides, serious assaults, sexual violent events, child crimes, and embezzlement by a city official. • The total salary compensation of these investigative hours exceeds $500,000.
VCSO WC Gang Unit Workload
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VCSO West County Gang Unit (01/14 – 07/15) – Investigated 51 gang related assault cases. – Led to 85 arrests – Seizure of 50 guns. – The total number of hours dedicated to these investigations approximate to 6500 hours. These hours also equate to salaries estimated over $500,000.
Station Upgrades
Current Fillmore City Crime Control Statistics
Crime Control Strategies • • • • • • • • • • • •
Bike/Foot Patrols through the City Areas and Parks SRO funded with COPS grant • On-going parole/probation compliance • checks Community outreach (Twitter, Nixle, • Facebook) Traffic Accident Mapping • PCF cites at high volume TC locations • Cameras deployed at problem locations • Radar Trailer deployed at problem areas • Target Hardening and Crime Prevention • through Environmental Design • City Code Enforcement red tagging of • problem houses • Top 10 Locations Review and Response Collaboration with Housing Authority to
evict problem tenants in low income housing Tight and thorough reviews of ABC permits Crime prevention talks with community groups and merchants County Council Civil Abatements on long standing drug nuisance properties Intelligence Led Briefings Message Board deployment Virtual Neighborhood watch Teaching in schools to build relationships Bike rodeo Every Fifteen minutes Explorer programs Citizen’s Patrol
Recognized as 17th safest City 2014
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From: Daniela Baker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 3:01 PM To: David Rowlands Subject: David / fact check Fillmore is one of the safest cities according to a new 2016 study. My name is Daniela Baker and I work for CreditDonkey. I am fact checking an article featuring Fillmore written by Rebecca Lake. Please verify the following information to ensure accuracy, and note if anything is incorrect or needs further explanation. I will be sure to make corrections as needed. Fillmore has its roots in agriculture, and the local economy remains largely centered on farming. With about 15,000 residents, Fillmore is on the small side but it's convenient to larger metro areas like Santa Clarita. It's also a fairly short drive to the beaches of Ventura. Locals appreciate Fillmore's quaint charm and the sense of safety that comes with living here. In 2014, just three robberies and 31 burglaries were reported. Thank you so much for your time! All the best, Daniela Daniela Baker Social Media / Content Manager at CreditDonkey 3579 E Foothill Blvd #712, Pasadena, CA 91107
We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, are committed to safeguard lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to public concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime. Mission Statement Ventura County Sheriff’s Department
Presented by: Captain Dave Wareham, Chief of Police
Geoff Dean, Sheriff
We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, are committed to safeguard lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to public concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime. Mission Statement Ventura County Sheriff’s Department
Introduction • The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has proudly provided police services to the City of Fillmore since 1987. • Prior to 1987 the City had a turbulent history of gang violence and corruption by members of the Fillmore Police Department • Contracting with the Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services allows Fillmore the ability to deploy first class law enforcement resources at a reasonable cost, while at the same time maintaining local control.
Benefits of Contracting with VCSO • Cost & Management work significantly reduced for the city of Fillmore • Sheriff’s Office shares those responsibilities with the county and other contract cities, some of those areas include, but are not limited to: – – – – – – – – –
Municipality is held harmless for all civil litigation Recruitment, hiring, and processing applicants Equipment evaluation, acquisition, and maintenance Labor negotiations and relations Fiscal processing of payroll and benefits Performance auditing and internal investigations Discipline and grievance procedures Risk management Worker’s compensation
VCSO History in Fillmore • June 28, 1987 – City of Fillmore began contract for Police Services with the VCSO – Contract consisted of • ½ of 1 Lieutenant • 1 40-hour Patrol Sergeant (without relief) • ½ of 1 Senior Deputy (Detective) • 9 Deputy Sheriff’s • 1 40-hour Communications Dispatcher II • Pop was approximately 11,000 in ‘87
Current Contract Staffing Levels – Current FY 15-16 Contract consists of • • • • • •
½ of 1 Captain (Chief of Police) .89 Deputy – School Resource Deputy (FUSD / COPPS) ½ of 1 Senior Deputy (Detective) 9 Deputy Sheriff’s 1 40-hour Communications Dispatcher III 1 Cadet (20-hour week)
Current Contract Rates • Police services to the City of Fillmore for the FY 2015-2016 Projected to be $3.08 million dollars.
• Previous year’s cost – FY 2014-2015 $3,068,706.00
• Fillmore “Contract rate” change since FY 2009/2010 -18.2%
Contract Rate Change
Salary, Benefits & Support • Cost of a 12-hour Deputy - $266,315 – This is an average - far lower than actual cost
• This cost includes – $7760 dedicated to General Liability Ins. (57%) – $2903 Dedicated to Professional Services / training / Maintenance costs (25%)
Fillmore vs Other Cities Police Budgets of neighboring cities of Similar Population City
Pop.
# Officers
2015 Budget
% General Fund
Fillmore
15,500
11
$3,149,780
49%
Ojai (VCSO)
7,581
10
$3,344,580
40%
Santa Paula
29,321
30
$6,214,712
43%
Moorpark (VCSO) 43,366
18.5
$7,100,848
48%
Pt. Hueneme
22,399
22
$7,378,500
44%
Arroyo Grande
17,716
33
$5,717,944
49%
Santa Fe Springs
16,223
36
$9,264,600
19%
Per Capita Cost FY 2014-15
Population 1/1/15
Cost per Capita
Ojai
7,612
$380.53
VCSO Contract
Moorpark
35,727
$179.95
VCSO Contract
Camarillo
67,154
$214.91
VCSO Contract
Thousand Oaks
129,349
$200.19
VCSO Contract
Fillmore
15,441
$198.07
VCSO Contract
La Palma Hawaiian Gardens
15,965
$295.22
City in LA Co.
14,545
$232.13
LASO Contract
Carpinteria Westlake Village
13,547
$255.76
SBSO Contract
8,872
$264.69
LASO Contract
Malibu
13,765
$474.18
LASO Contract
Monthly City Contract Cost
Workload vs Cost Sharing
2015 Fillmore Investigations Caseload
School Resource Office (SRO)
Patrol Calls for Service (CFS)
Workload Statistics • The population of Fillmore has increased from approximately 11,000 in 1987 to over 15,500 in 2015. – A 29% increase over 18 years. – A School Resource Officer (SRO) is the only addition to the contract to address this rise in population and demand for services. – Contract reduced one sergeant from origin. – Three deputies from our peak.
VCSO Major Crimes Unit • VCSO Major Crimes Unit workload (Since 2012) in City of Fillmore • 6000 hours of investigation time handling homicides, serious assaults, sexual violent events, child crimes, and embezzlement by a city official. • The total salary compensation of these investigative hours exceeds $500,000.
VCSO WC Gang Unit Workload
•
VCSO West County Gang Unit (01/14 – 07/15) – Investigated 51 gang related assault cases. – Led to 85 arrests – Seizure of 50 guns. – The total number of hours dedicated to these investigations approximate to 6500 hours. These hours also equate to salaries estimated over $500,000.
Station Upgrades
Current Fillmore City Crime Control Statistics
Crime Control Strategies • • • • • • • • • • • •
Bike/Foot Patrols through the City Areas and Parks SRO funded with COPS grant • On-going parole/probation compliance • checks Community outreach (Twitter, Nixle, • Facebook) Traffic Accident Mapping • PCF cites at high volume TC locations • Cameras deployed at problem locations • Radar Trailer deployed at problem areas • Target Hardening and Crime Prevention • through Environmental Design • City Code Enforcement red tagging of • problem houses • Top 10 Locations Review and Response Collaboration with Housing Authority to
evict problem tenants in low income housing Tight and thorough reviews of ABC permits Crime prevention talks with community groups and merchants County Council Civil Abatements on long standing drug nuisance properties Intelligence Led Briefings Message Board deployment Virtual Neighborhood watch Teaching in schools to build relationships Bike rodeo Every Fifteen minutes Explorer programs Citizen’s Patrol
Recognized as 17th safest City 2014
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• • • •
• • • •
From: Daniela Baker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 3:01 PM To: David Rowlands Subject: David / fact check Fillmore is one of the safest cities according to a new 2016 study. My name is Daniela Baker and I work for CreditDonkey. I am fact checking an article featuring Fillmore written by Rebecca Lake. Please verify the following information to ensure accuracy, and note if anything is incorrect or needs further explanation. I will be sure to make corrections as needed. Fillmore has its roots in agriculture, and the local economy remains largely centered on farming. With about 15,000 residents, Fillmore is on the small side but it's convenient to larger metro areas like Santa Clarita. It's also a fairly short drive to the beaches of Ventura. Locals appreciate Fillmore's quaint charm and the sense of safety that comes with living here. In 2014, just three robberies and 31 burglaries were reported. Thank you so much for your time! All the best, Daniela Daniela Baker Social Media / Content Manager at CreditDonkey 3579 E Foothill Blvd #712, Pasadena, CA 91107
We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, are committed to safeguard lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to public concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime. Mission Statement Ventura County Sheriff’s Department
