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June 17th 2008 The City of Central Point Police Department First in Nation to Receive Integrity Award The City of Central Point Police Department has begun a process that will make it the first law enforcement agency in America to be bestowed the “Certificate of Excellence in Integrity” by the National Institute of Ethics. Gulfport, MS, July 11, 2008 – The City of Central Point, OR Police Department is on track to become the first recipient of a National Integrity Award. Dr. Neal Trautman, Director of the National Institute of Ethics announced today that the City of Central Point Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in the nation to begin their new Certificate of Excellence in Integrity Program. Established in 1991, the National Institute of Ethics is a Congressional award winning, non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization, dedicated to furthering ethics and integrity throughout America. The Institute of Ethics is the nation's largest provider of law enforcement ethics training. There are two major requirements which must first be met to receive the Certificate: The institute has verified the agency is in compliance with at least 70% of 161 mandates which help to maintain integrity, and a minimum of 80% of the formal leaders have received at least 8-hours of anti-corruption training. The 161 organizational mandates are categorized into eleven groups: Recruitment, Hiring, Field Training Program, Use of Force, Employee Praise and Recognition, Integrity-Related Written Policies,Leadership, Drug Units, Discipline and Accountability, Evidence Rooms, and Ethics Training. It is anticipated that the Central Point Police Department will be in compliance with the requirements within a year. An audit team will then be sent to the department to confirm the mandates are met. Afterwards, a ceremony to bestow the Certificate will be held. The certificate must be renewed in the same manner it was attained, every three years. The mission of the National Institute of Ethics is to enhance professionalism through ethical standards and integrity assurance training. The Institute’s Certificate of Excellence in Integrity was developed as a means to encourage and assist agencies to take preventative anti-corruption measures and publicly recognize those who do. The certificate confirms that the leadership of a law enforcement or corrections organization has taken substantial steps to prevent employee misconduct. To learn more about the efforts underway in the Central Point Police Department please contact Chief Jon D. Zeliff by phone at (541) 664-5578, or e-mail at jonz@cp-pd.com. For additional information on the Certificate of Excellence in Integrity, contact Neal Trautman, or visit www.ethicsinstitute.com
June 14th 2008 Armed Robbery at Central Point 7-11 Store On Sunday, July 13, 2008, at approximately 2:26 am, a white male adult robbed the 7-11 market, located at 345 South Front Street, in Central Point. The suspect walked up to the clerk and ordered the clerk to give up the money. During the robbery, the suspect pointed a handgun at the clerk. An undisclosed amount of money was given to the suspect. The suspect was last seen walking southbound out of the parking lot. Unidentified witnesses were also seen in the store surveillance video moments before the suspect’s arrival. If you have any information, please contact Central Point Police Detective Brian Day at 664-5578. Description of suspect: WMA, mid to late 20’s, approximately 5’10”, weight 180-190, dark colored goatee. LSW: Blue watch cap, white t-shirt with large skull/wings print, black pants, Digital surveillance photos are available
June 10th 2008 Central Point Police Department to swear-in new Police Officers
The Central Point community and members of the local media are cordially invited to be present at the formal swearing-in ceremony of the City of Central Point Police Department’s two newest police officers; Dan Kessler and Bo Schoen. The ceremonial will take place on Thursday, June 12th at 7:00 pm in the City of Central Point Council Chambers, located at 140 South Third Street, Central Point, OR. Officer Dan Kessler was born in Medford, Oregon, and spent the first half of his life in Southern California. His family eventually moved to Grants Pass, OR, where he graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1990. After high school he served in the United States Navy as an aviation electrician’s mate on S-3 Viking aircraft, and went on to receive an honorable discharge in 1994. Officer Kessler has served as an Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter, and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Southern Oregon University. Officer Kessler enjoys snowboarding, surfing, and the martial arts. Officer Bo Schoen was born in Grants Pass, Oregon and has lived all over the Pacific Northwest. His family settled in the Southern Oregon area and he later graduated from Crater High School in 1996. After high school he served in the United States Navy to include several overseas deployments. After 9/11 he was trained and served as a Military Police Officer at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, later receiving an honorable discharge in 2004. Officer Schoen is a graduate of the R.C.C. Reserve Officer Law Enforcement Academy, and enjoys skiing, biking, hiking, camping and scuba diving. Both Officers’ will experience several “firsts” as members of the City of Central Point Police Department; they recently graduated from the newly updated 16-week Basic Police Academy in Salem, OR which has a restructured curriculum that focuses on “scenario based training,” and will also be the first to go through the innovative 15-week “Reno-Model Police Training” program to further develop essential policing skills. If you have any questions and/or plan to attend this event, please contact Lt. Chuck Newell, Central Point Police Public Information Officer by phone at (541) 664-5578, or by e-mail at chuckn@cp-pd.com.
Left to right - Officer Kessler, Chief Zeliff, Officer Schoen May 19th 2008 Central Point Police Department is second department in Oregon to begin using new PTO program
The City of Central Point Police (CPPD) is pleased to announce that it will be only the second Department in the State of Oregon (Corvallis PD being the first) to fully implement the newly adopted “Reno-Model Police Training” concept for two newly hired officers who will graduate from the 16-week Basic Police Academy on Friday, May 23rd, 2008. Five CPPD personnel (one Sergeant and Four Corporals) recently attended and successfully completed the week-long Reno-Model “Train-the-Trainer” police skills teaching course. Many police departments across the Country have long used the time-honored “San Jose Model” of police training, which has in point of fact gone largely unchanged for the past 40-years. With that model the “Field Training Officer” (FTO) was primarily an “evaluator,” and key components of the training were 32-core evaluations documented in written “Daily Observation Reports,” along with summary “weekly” and “monthly” evaluations. The contemporary 15-week Reno-Model utilizes “Police Training Officers,” or “PTO,” who serves as coach, mentor, leader, and a number of other important training roles in the fundamental professional development of the newly hired Central Point Police Officer. The Reno-Model is a “systemic approach” to training new officers based on established adult learning theory, which places high emphasis on “problem solving” in the community. The “phases” of the 15-week training include; Orientation, Phase A, Phase B, Mid-Term Evaluation, Phase C, Phase D, and the Final Evaluation. During that time “core-competencies” are trained on and proficiency demonstrated in; Police Vehicle Operations, Conflict Resolution, Use of Force, Local Procedures, Policies, Laws, Organizational Philosophies, Report Writing, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Community Specific Problems, Cultural Diversity, Legal Authority, Individual Rights, Officer Safety, Communication Skills, Ethics, and Lifestyle Stressors/Self-Awareness/Self-Regulation. The new Reno-Model/PTO program is highly complementary to the mission, character, and core-values of the Central Point Police Department, and will surely help to effectively prepare those whom have taken an oath to “Serve and Protect” the citizens who live in and visit our City. If you would like to learn more about this program, please contact Sgt. Toni Winters, PTO Coordinator at (541) 664-5578 or by e-mail at toniw@cp-pd.com.
April 7th 2008
The City of Central Point Police Department (CPPD) has enthusiastically begun the field deployment of “VIDMIC,” a crucial risk-management tool which is integrated into an Officers portable radio microphone; able to record up to three-hours of audio and full color video, along with still photographs. The CPPD has purchased a total of 12-VIDMICS at a cost of $630.00 each for use by all sworn-personnel working uniformed field assignments. The purchase price includes the VIDMIC unit, software, and USB cable for data downloads. Accountability works: a 2002 study completed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police found that when video of an incident was available, that video record exonerated officers of allegations more than 96% of the time. That same study also revealed video provided other significant monetary and efficiency benefits such as a reduction in frivolous lawsuits, reduced agency liability, increased likelihood of prosecution, reduced court appearance time for officers, improved community/media perceptions of police, enhanced officer safety, enhanced in-service training (i.e. post-incident review of video), enhanced officer performance and professionalism, simplified incident review, and less time spent on written reports through the precise documentation of citizen behavior and officer conduct. The CPPD has extensively used digital dashboard video cameras with remote microphones in all marked police service vehicles for a number of years. However, it has been found that these systems do have some limitations; chiefly a limited signal transmission range creating a possible interruption in recording capability. The VIDMIC will routinely be worn as a part of the CPPD Officers uniform; at all times having this essential tool with them to accurately document events as they occur in an incontrovertible medium that is date-time stamped and that can be downloaded into electronic files to preserve VIDMIC recordings. If you have any questions and/or would like a VIDMIC demonstration, please contact Sgt. Josh Moulin, City of Central Point Police Department TSB Manager by phone at (541) 664-5578, or by e-mail at joshm@cp-pd.com . Attached is a VIDMIC information flyer for review or, you can visit their website at www.qualitywireless.com for further information.
April 7th 2008 Suspect arrested on Trespass I, False Information to Police, Felony and Misdemeanor Warrant charges
Suspect in Custody: Name: Pennington, Michael William DOB:08/24/88 Address: Transient Lodged: Jackson County Jail On Tuesday, April 8, 2008, Michael William Pennington was arrested by Central Point Police and lodged at the Jackson County Jail on Trespass I, False Information to Police, Felony Warrant for a Parole Violation with original charges of Burglary I and Possession of Methamphetamine, and a Misdemeanor Warrant for Failure to Appear on Theft Charges. At about 7:49 PM, a resident at 712 Oak St called 911 and reported going into her garage to do laundry and found an unknown male hiding under a sleeping bag. When the male was confronted by the home owner, the male said, “Don’t call the police.” The male exited out the back door of the garage and left the property. The victims gave 911 dispatchers a description of the suspect and a direction of travel. Central Point Police officers contacted a male matching the description of the suspect in the parking lot of Albertson’s located on Plaza Blvd., in Central Point. The male adult gave a false name, but was later identified as Michael Pennington. Michael Pennington had a misdemeanor warrant Failure to Appear and a felony warrant for Parole Violations. Several hours earlier, Michael Pennington fled on foot from a Central Point Police Officers at a traffic stop, on Oak Street. Michael Pennington was a passenger in a vehicle and when the vehicle was stopped, he ran away from officers. Michael Pennington admitted to hiding in the Oak St residence and said he was hiding because he was wanted, and “had no place to go.” Any questions, please contact Lt. Chuck Newell at 664-5578 March 2008 Central Point Police Department's bicycle safety program featured
March 10th 2008 Bicycle transportation alliance awards Central Point Police with bicycles for safety classes
Portland based organization “Bicycle Transportation Alliance” (BTA) has graciously donated a fleet of 32 new bicycles to the Central Point Police Department for their Bicycle Safety Education Program. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is a not-profit grassroots organization creating healthy sustainable community ties by making bicycling safer, more convenient and more accessible. Bicycle Transportation Alliance was awarded a $5,000 Carpenter Foundation grant to purchase the bicycles. The Central Point Police Bike Patrol team will partner with School District #6 to teach the safe bicycling program. Students will be provided two weeks of classroom “Hands-on-Handlebars” instruction. Students are taught safe riding techniques, signaling, fitting helmets, and obeying traffic signs and signals. Central Point Police Department Bike Team, Bicycle Transportation Alliance and School District #6 will be available for the news media questions on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 4pm. See additional link here: http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/01/30/alice-award-nominee-chief-jon-zeliff/ February 25th 2008 Pharmacy Express Robbery Suspect’s Arrest in Portland
Suspect in Custody: Name: Drew, Orion (no middle name) DOB: 102681 Address: Transient in the north Portland area Lodged: Multnomah County Central Jail, PortlandOn December 27, 2007, at about 6:30pm hours, an male adult entered the Pharmacy Express in Central Point, brandished a handgun and ordered employees to hand over narcotics. The robbery suspect was seen walking with the use of crutches. During an extensive investigation, Orion Drew became a focal suspect. On Friday, February 22, 2008, at about 7:00pm, Central Point Police Department Detective Brian Day with assistance from Portland Police Detectives and Portland Police Patrol Officers arrested Orion Drew during a felony car stop in north Portland. Orion Drew was taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Multnomah County Jail. Orion Drew was charged with Robbery II. Central Point Police Detective Brian Day video recorded the felony car stop in Portland and copies of the traffic stop are available to the news media. Any questions, please contact Lt. Chuck Newell at 664-5578. February 20th 2008 City of Central Point Bear Creek Greenway “Sweep”
The City of Central Point Police Department, in conjunction with the City of Central Point Parks and Recreation Department, and Public Works Department will be conducting a Bear Creek Greenway “Sweep” on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008. These efforts are being undertaken in a pro-active effort to effectively assess the existing life-safety conditions along the Bear Creek Greenway corridor and as a result, deploy assets and implement strategies necessary to positively influence the “safety environment” in that area. This Bear Creek Greenway “Sweep” operation has a three pronged approach/desired outcome:
The City of Central Point Police Department will post “Prohibited Camping” signs (in English & Spanish) along the Bear Creek Greenway in and around the City of Central Point several days prior to this scheduled “sweep.” It is our objective that through appropriate education and compliance; the Bear Creek Greenway will be a safer environment for all. If you have any questions please contact Lt. Chuck Newell (“Incident Commander” for the Bear Creek Greenway “sweep”) by phone at 664-5578, or e-mail at chuckn@cp-pd.com January 14th 2008
January 4th 2008 Police Memorial Service for Officer Mott
December 27th 2007
On Thursday, December 27, 2007, at approximately 6:20 pm, an armed man on crutches robbed the Pharmacy Express on East Pine Street, in Central Point. The man brandished a semi-automatic hand gun and was demanding narcotics. The clerks gave the suspects narcotics and he was last seen walking towards South 2nd Street while he was using his crutches. The crutches may have been a prop, or the man may have been injured. We are asking any pharmacies in the area to contact us if they've had problems with a man on crutches demanding narcotics from them. The suspect is described as white male adult in his mid-20s. He is approximately 6 feet tall and weighs between 160 and 180 pounds. He has dirty blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, sun glasses, and dark baggy pants. Anyone with information is asked to call Central Point Police Detective Brian Day at 664-5578.
December 17th 2007 Automatic External Defibrillators added to Central Point Police vehicles
“Dedicated to Service, Committed to Excellence,” an open pledge the City of Central Point Police Department makes to all who reside in and/or visit our City. To that end, we will soon place one more vital life saving tool in the hands of sworn field personnel in support of that mandate. Beginning in December of 2007, Police Officers in the City of Central Point will be carrying “Automatic External Defibrillators” (AED’s) in all marked police service vehicles with the hope of reducing deaths associated with sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for over 50 deaths every hour nation wide. When a person is in cardiac arrest their chance of survival decreases by 10% for every minute they go without receiving care from an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). After only 10 minutes, the chances of survival from a cardiac arrest incident without CPR and an AED’s care drop to less than 2%. Central Point Police Department personnel respond to nearly all medical emergency calls within the City of Central Point, and are certified in First Aid, CPR and the use of an AED. Police Officers with the City of Central Point Police Department are quite often the first to arrive at an emergency scene because they are in the field year round, 24-hours a day. Having an AED on hand will afford Police Officers the opportunity to provide life saving defibrillation to victims of cardiac arrest before the arrival of advanced life support. A local grant, pooled with funds from the Central Point Police Department budget allowed for the purchase of six AED’s and one AED training device from “Cardiac Science.” If you have any questions about the AED’s and/or would like a function demonstration, please contact Sgt. Josh Moulin at (541) 664-5578, or by e-mail at joshm@cp-pd.com. October 29th 2007 Central Point Police Department adds Electric Car to Peace Keeping Tools
The community and members of the media are cordially invited to be present at the formal unveiling and in-service training demonstration for the City of Central Point Police Department’s newest “peace keeping” tool, a Global Electric Motor Car, or GEM. This introduction will take place on Wednesday, 10-31-07 at 11:00 am in the City of Central Point “Transportation Oriented District,” or TOD, near Rustler Peak and Twin Creeks Crossing. During ongoing preparations to occupy the Central Point Police Departments newest sub-station in the soon to be completed Twin Creeks Retirement Center, it was decided that a more versatile mode of transportation better suited to the character and unique features of the TOD be considered. This goal resulted in the purchase of a “GEM,” that will be operated by our Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) and based out of the new “West sub-station." In addition to the many obvious advantages, the citizens of Central Point will benefit from the economic impact of our Volunteers in Police Service driving a battery-electric vehicle. The cost of ownership is 1/3 and the fuel efficiency is eight times when compared to gasoline-powered counterparts, making GEM vehicles extremely cost-effective. With a top speed of 25 mph, GEM vehicles have a range of up to 30 miles on a single charge and plug into a standard 110-volt outlet to recharge. GEM vehicles are quiet, environmentally friendly, and safe. All GEM vehicles are equipped with standard automotive safety glass, three-point safety belts, turn signals, halogen headlamps, brake lights, horn, adjustable mirrors and windshield wipers. The Volunteers in Police Service GEM is also equipped with a low-maintenance roof mounted yellow LED light bar, along with a highly reflective graphics package for enhanced safety, visibility, and easy identification. If you have any questions and/or plan on attending this event, please contact Lt. Chuck Newell, City of Central Point Police Department Public Information Officer by phone at (541) 664-5578, or by e-mail at chuckn@cp-pd.com
October 17th 2007 Open house for the brand new High-Tech Crimes Task Force facility
The City of Central Point Police Department would like to cordially invite members of the public and media to a grand opening of the Southern Oregon High-Tech Crimes Task Force forensic computer lab. Completed in August of 2007, this new state of the art facility houses one of the most technologically sophisticated Digital Evidence Forensic Laboratories in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to the computer forensics lab there are also administrative offices, secure digital evidence storage, and a fully-interactive classroom to offer police and the public much needed training intended to provide a better understanding of Internet safety, scams, and online sexual predators. On Wednesday, October 24th 2007 from 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. the forensic computer lab and police department will be open to the general public and media. Admission to these areas is normally limited to law enforcement personnel, but will be made available to our community for tours. Refreshments will be provided and Central Point Police Department Staff will be on hand to answer questions about all aspects of police services, to include the High-Tech Crimes Task Force. The Southern Oregon High-Tech Crimes Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional endeavor involving partnerships between the Central Point Police Department, Medford Police Department and a number of other federal and state entities coming together to investigate and combat computer facilitated crimes and cyber crime. The investigation of online sexual predators, child stalkers, and those who choose to exchange images of child pornography remains a top priority of the task force, which has successfully identified, arrested and obtained convictions of those persons who have used technology to perpetrate crimes against citizens residing in the Southern Oregon area. If you plan to attend please check-in during the times listed at the Central Point Police Department lobby located at 155 South Second Street, Central Point. Marked police service vehicles will help guide the way. A valid government issued photo ID will be required to gain access to the facility. If you have any questions please contact Sergeant Josh Moulin by phone, at (541) 664-5578.
September 24th 2007 Beware of new IRS e-mail phishing scam
September 19th 2007 Suspects arrested in criminal mischief cases
September 17th 2007 Central Point Police Unveil a New Badge The City of Central Point Police Department is pleased to announce the introduction of a newly designed uniform badge for all sworn police personnel. As the most widely recognized symbol of police authority and public trust the badge, or “shield” as it is often called, is a source of tremendous pride for the many dedicated men and women of law enforcement who have the high honor and distinct privilege to wear them. As the last phase of a three year Department-wide “branding” campaign it was a key objective to create a police badge that is easily identifiable to the public we serve which outwardly symbolizes one of the many unique features of our community, and that accurately reflects the high level of pride and professionalism that exists within the Central Point Police Department. Other noteworthy branding efforts have included a complete redesign of the graphics package used on all marked police service vehicles (which displays the Table Rocks) and the Department uniform shoulder patch (which utilizes the new City logo). Ideas were solicited from Department employees to help create and select a badge design which best met these key criteria. As a result a well-known landmark of the community, Central Point Elementary School, was used as the focal point of the new design. In addition, the officer “badge number” is now prominently displayed. These efforts have created a “look” which is truly unique to the City of Central Point Police Department, and one that serves to visually achieve an important portion of our Department Mission Statement; by means of “representing and defending the deeply held values of our community.”
September 10th 2007 Force equips its stun guns with cameras to accurately record every time one is used
CENTRAL POINT — The Central Point Police Department has found its niche as the county's most tech-savvy agency. Its latest foray into digital policing involves attaching high-definition cameras on the handles of Taser stun-guns. Every time an officer displays the Taser it will be recorded and presented in court, said Central Point police Lt. Chuck Newell. "We did this for a number of reasons," Newell said. "One being that videotaping an incident can stop a false complaint against one of our officers that can result in a huge lawsuit." The camera starts recording the moment an officer pulls the Taser. If during a tense situation the officer accidently covers the lens with his or her hands, a flashing light on the back of the weapon reminds the officer to unblock the camera, Newell said. "We aren't only interested in filming the moments when the Taser is used," Newell said. "We want to have video even if it is used to deter a suspect without actually using force." In all, Central Point officers used their Tasers five times last year. Most of the time the threat of a Taser can diffuse a situation, Newell said. The new Tasers run $499 apiece, with an additional camera cost of $399. Newell said it's money well spent. "Considering the cost of a lawsuit, this will save us money," he said. Central Point cops are the most wired in the valley. Each of the department's six cars is fitted with a camera facing traffic and one capturing the backseat holding cage. The holding cage camera has saved the department from a number of false complaints, Newell said. Recently, an intoxicated woman placed in the cage began screaming out the window that an officer was attacking her in the car, Newell said. "But when we showed her the video she saw that we could prove in court she was alone the whole time," Newell said. The agency redesigned its Web site recently to post a few car chases and a humorous video showing an intoxicated woman trying to beg out of a DUII. The agency's Web site address is www.cp-pd.com, and video and audio links can be found under the "CPPD Online" menu item. In the coming weeks the department plans to unveil a state-of-the-art computer forensics lab housing the Jackson County High-Tech Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from Central Point and Medford police. The task force will work crimes stretching from murder to identity theft for every agency in the Rogue Valley, including the Oregon State Police, Newell said. "This is where law enforcement is going, and we want to be ahead of the curve," he said. Reach reporter Chris Conrad at 776-447.
September 6th 2007 A teacher's aide at Little Butte Elementary School in Eagle Point was arrested Thursday for allegedly possessing child pornography, officials said. Adam Christopher Mealey, 26, was jailed on two counts of first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse after detectives with the Southern Oregon High-Tech Crimes Task Force found child porn images on his home computer, according to Central Point police Sgt. Josh Moulin. "We've been investigating Mealey since March," Moulin said. Local officers along with FBI agents seized Mealey's computer June 1 after searching his home in the 3000 block of Sheraton Court in Medford, Moulin said. The images found on his computer were not local children, Moulin said. "There is no indication that any of these victims were from the school where he worked," Moulin said. The images will be sent to the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children, where they will be plugged into a database. The database helps police agencies track the origin of the images, Moulin said. "The hope is that other agencies can identify the children," Moulin said. Mealey has been on paid administrative leave from the school since June, said Mike Remick, Little Butte Elementary School's human resources director. Remick was not sure how long Mealey had been employed at the school. The High-Tech Crimes Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional team comprising members of Central Point and Medford police. It performs high-tech investigations and computer forensics for more than 30 federal, state and local agencies. The task force works drug and financial cases, but "person" crimes such as assault, murder and child porn cases take precedence, Moulin said. "Unfortunately, we have a lot of cases similar to this one we are working on," Moulin said. Reach reporter Chris Conrad at 776-4471, or e-mail cconrad@mailtribune.com.
September 4th 2007 Central Point Police Department Deploys Taser Cams
The City of Central Point Police Department has enthusiastically begun the field deployment of “TASER CAM.” The Central Point Police Department currently issues personally assigned X26 TASERS to all 23 sworn-personnel and has purchased 25 TASER CAMS; one for each sworn-officer and two held in reserve. Understanding that “a picture/video is worth a thousand words,” the TASER CAM is a vital risk-management tool which offers increased accountability - not just for police officers, but also for citizens by documenting every impending TASER deployment, even in zero light conditions. Accountability works: Agencies with TASER Officer Safety Programs reported decreases of up to 50% in citizen complaints. In addition, a 2002 study completed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police found that when video of an incident was available, that video record exonerated officers of allegations more than 96% of the time. As a result, the City of Central Point Police Department also utilizes the highly advanced “Digital Eyewitness” audio/video recorder in all marked police service vehicles. These essential audio/video recording tools offer police indispensable and precise “real-time feedback” which is used to effectively assess and optimize officer training and tactics. The TASER CAM is an important option for use with any TASER X26. It does not change any of the existing functions of the TASER device. The TASER CAM, with its microphone and sensitive camera adds to the X26 the ability to record audio and video, even in low light environments. It is also rechargeable. The TASER CAM comes with PC software that downloads firing records and audio/video files and stores them in a searchable library. The TASER CAM records approximately 1.5 hours of audio and MPEG4 video (black & white) at 10 frames per second in QVGA format (320 x 240), and can record TASER X26 deployments in complete darkness using an infrared illuminator. The TASER CAM is activated when the X26 TASER safety is placed in the “off” position, allowing police to capture previously unavailable suspect actions prior to, during, and after deployment of a TASER X26 device. With the proven AFID tracking system and data port “firing log” download; TASER devices have pioneered the use of technology in accountability, allowing video and audio data to be easily downloaded via a USB cable. If you have any questions and/or would like a TASER CAM demonstration, please contact Lt. Chuck Newell, City of Central Point Police Department Public Information Officer by phone at (541) 664-5578, or by e-mail at chuckn@cp-pd.com August 23rd 2007 Congratulations Sergeant Moulin and Corporal Logue Click to enlarge photos
August 21st 2007 Swearing-In of Newly Promoted CPPD Personnel The community and members of the media are cordially invited to be present at the formal swearing-in ceremony of the City of Central Point Police Department's most newly promoted personnel. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, 08-23-07 at 7:00 pm in the City of Central Point Council Chambers, located at 140 South Third Street, Central Point, OR. Police Officer Scott Logue was promoted to Corporal to fill a position created by a member of the department leaving to pursue other career opportunities. Corporal Logue joined the Central Point Police Department in January of 2002 and has served as a Patrol Officer, Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor, Bike Team Member, Field Training Officer, and Officer in Charge. Corporal Logue possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, Advanced Certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, and has been the recipient of a number of commendations and awards to include the "2007 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Outstanding Service Award." Detective Josh Moulin was promoted to Sergeant to become the "Technical Services Bureau" manager, responsible for all City Information Technology services to include the innovative "Southern Oregon High-Tech Crimes Task Force." Sergeant Moulin joined the Central Point Police Department in 2003 and has served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Officer in Charge, and Fire/Arson Investigator. Sergeant Moulin possesses an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science, Intermediate Certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, and is a "Certified Forensic Computer Examiner" by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists. If you have any questions and/or plan on attending this event, please contact Lt. Chuck Newell, City of Central Point Police Department Public Information Officer by phone at (541) 664-5578, or by e-mail at chuckn@cp-pd.com
July 10th 2007 Oregon D.A.R.E. Supporter of the Year The community and members of the media are cordially invited to be present at the City of Central Point Council Chambers, located at 140 South Third Street, on Thursday, 07-12-07 at 7:00 p.m., where the Skelton family of Central Point will be recognized by the Oregon D.A.R.E. Officers Association as the “D.A.R.E. Supporter of the Year” in our State. The Skelton family has been enthusiastically supporting the D.A.R.E. program in Jackson County for over fifteen years; in the City of Central Point for nine years, and during that same time period the premiere and extremely popular community wide fund-raiser, the annual “D.A.R.E. to Cruise.” “D.A.R.E. to Cruise” is a highly anticipated City-wide event which requires a great deal of time, resource and personal sacrifice by the Skelton family to assure its ongoing success. The Skelton family actively solicits new D.A.R.E. sponsors each year, having effectively raised thousands of dollars to assure the continued accomplishments of D.A.R.E. in Central Point and Jackson County School District #6. As a direct result of this lasting community support, the Central Point Police Department has recently trained two additional D.A.R.E. Officers (for a total of three) to advance the high level of devotion and commitment exhibited by the Skelton family, fully recognizing the positive long-term significance the D.A.R.E. program has on our children, their families, and the entire City of Central Point. The men and women of the Central Point Police Department are especially humbled by the selfless and enduring contributions the Skelton family have made to our community, and are particularly grateful for everything that they have done to be a vital part of what the City of Central Point is today. If you have any questions and/or you plan on attending this event, please contact the City of Central Point Police Department by phone at (541) 664-5578, or on the web at www.cp-pd.com
March 2007 Internet Safety and Online Predators - What Everyone Should Know Note - This course is designed for adults due to content that is not suitable for children. The Central Point Police Department in conjunction with the Central Point Parks and Recreation Department and School District #6 invites you to attend a free two-hour discussion on the reality of Internet crimes, bullies, and sexual predators. Did you know that 1 in 7 children between the ages of 10 and 17 receive sexual solicitations online? It is estimated that only 35% of these incidents are reported and the true number of such incidents are much higher. This two hour discussion will teach the attendees how to identify online predators, what parents can do to monitor their child’s online activity, Internet terminology and other topics to help parents keep their children safe. Presenting the material is Sergeant Josh Moulin of the Central Point Police Department. Sergeant Moulin has been a law enforcement officer for over 5 years and developed the department’s High-Tech Crimes Unit which he supervises. Sergeant Moulin is one of only 630 Certified Forensic Computer Examiner’s worldwide. The course will be held on April 9th 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Crater High School Performing Arts Center. You can contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 541-664-3321 x 261 or x 263 or e-mail at jenniferb@ci.central-point.or.us for further information. February 2007
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October 10th 2006 CENTRAL POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES FOUR CORPORALS The community and members of the media are cordially invited to be present at the formal swearing-in ceremony of the Central Point Police Department's most newly promoted personnel. The position of "Police Corporal" was created as one of the number of ambitious challenges facing our rapidly growing city. The CPPD Corporal's will help assure the continuity and overall effectiveness of the CPPD Command Structure. As Field Training Officers, they will also be responsible for the teaching of newly hired recruit officers, and the position will advance much needed "succession planning" in the CPPD.Interested CPPD personnel had to meet specific minimum qualifications (described in the Police Corporal job description, which is available upon request), and were asked to submit a "cover letter" and professional resume outlining their qualifications. Candidates who met these qualifications were then asked to submit a written position paper on one of three topics: 1) The importance of "leadership," and the development and implementation of a comprehensive "leadership" training program for all CPPD personnel, 2) Identification of a significant "livability" issue in the City of Central Point, and a long-term strategy to improve that condition which details how both the CPPD and members of the community will work together to resolve the issue, and 3) Identify the importance of "Character", "Shared Responsibility", and the need for a "Value Based Organization", and how Teamsters Local Union No.223 and the Central Point Police Department can work together to identify, achieve, and maintain these mutually important objectives. These papers were then used as the basis for a fifteen to twenty-minute presentation to an interview panel, along with candidates being asked a number of leadership and tactical scenario questions. Those personnel selected for the position of Police Corporal are: Charles Asher, serving CPPD since 1996; Randy Clark, serving the CPPD since 1992; Lou Fulmer, serving the CPPD since 1998; and Randy Jewell, serving the CPPD since 2001. In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, the Mayor and members of the City Council will be asked to formally recognize the implementation of the comprehensive LEXIPOL policy manual "system"; consisting of both hard copy and electronically formatted manuals, annual policy and procedures manual, and policy training system, of the Central Point Police Department. The LEXIPOL "system" provides the CPPD with a well-designed, real world policy manual and in-service training tool which has been developed by experienced law enforcement personnel and legal defense experts. LEXIPOL policies are court tested and successful in withstanding the numerous legal challenges prevalent in police litigation today. Annual policy updates will keep the CPPD compliant with changes from the variety of influences affecting policy, and is a customized policy manual "system" incorporating those issues unique to the Central Point Police Department. August 1st 2006 The Central Point Police Department is pleased to announce the creation of a “Community Services” program, to help better serve the residents and visitors of our City. The principal functions of this program are to provide crime prevention services, municipal code enforcement, and support for police field operations. Through the recent budgetary process, the “Code Enforcement Officer” position was reassigned from Community Development to the Police Department. The job function was “overhauled,” creating a more service oriented position to augment the many pro-active “Peace Keeping” efforts presently underway in the CPPD. The Community Services Officer (C.S.O.) will travel throughout the community in a recently purchased used pick-up truck, which will be clearly marked and stocked with the supplies required for this vital service. Expect to see your CSO at crash scenes, neighborhood meetings, and many other community functions. If you would like to learn more about the C. S. O. program, and/or wish to take advantage of the many prevention services now being offered to our community, please contact Lt. Chuck Newell, Support Bureau Commander or Mr. Ron Barnett, Central Point Police Department Community Services Officer, at (541) 664-5578. July 11th 2006 SIMULATING LEGAL PROCESS/FORGERY/CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION CASE As part of an ongoing criminal investigation, personnel from the Central Point Police Department today served a search warrant at 744 Manzanita Street, Central Point. Approximately eighteen months ago, the Central Point Police Department received information that members of the local “Latgawa” Indian Tribe, which is based in the City of Central Point, were “harassing” nearby businesses, claiming to possess police powers, and had recently purchased a retired police vehicle for use by their “police department.” A representative of the “Latgawa” Tribe was personally contacted and warned about the consequences of any activity representing police “powers,” without proper authority. On June 14th, 2006 the CPPD was required to authenticate the validity of automobile liability insurance paperwork that was presented to this Department for release of a towed motor vehicle. Additional documents submitted included vehicle registration forms, financial responsibility forms, and a driver’s license labeled with, and apparently issued by, the “Latgawa Native American Tribe.” Further investigation revealed that other documents labeled “Latgawa Indian Tribal Justice Court” had previously been submitted to the Central Point Municipal Court Clerk, and Municipal Court Judge. Through the investigative process it was also learned that there is a website for the “Latgawa” Tribe, that purports there is a “Latgawa Police Department,” a “Tribal Court,” and “Tribal Jail Facilities.” As a result, extensive research was done to determine if the “Latgawa” Tribe enjoyed “sovereignty,” which would be an essential first step for them to have the legal authority to perform any law enforcement functions. By way of a letter provided to the Central Point Police Department from the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), it was revealed that the BIA does not recognize the “Latgawa Indian Tribe of the Confederated Tribes of Table Rock Indians” as a federally recognized Tribe, nor do they posses any federal benefits from the BIA. It was also stated that the State of Oregon does not recognize this Tribal organization. Any person requiring additional information about this ongoing investigation is encouraged to review the sworn affidavit which was offered in support of the abovementioned search warrant, which is on file with the Jackson County Circuit Court.
April 25th 2006 CENTRAL POINT POLICE ETHICAL CLIMATE SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN The Central Point Police Department is pleased to openly share the results of a recently conducted internal “Ethical Climate Assessment Survey.” This survey was adapted from the International Association of Chief’s of Police Leadership in Police Organizations (2003), and was voluntarily administered to “self-assess the organization’s ethical climate and take appropriate action, as needed, to maintain the highest ethical standards expected of a public service organization,” along with assuring that “department values are routinely articulated, supported, practiced and respected.” The survey was distributed to each and every member of the CPPD, with the assurance that their individual responses would be kept entirely confidential. This guarantee encouraged the full cooperation of all employees in taking the survey, and supported the need for total candor, an essential component for the survey to be truly meaningful. The explicit objective of the survey was straightforward, to provide an honest assessment that; “We are truly ‘Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk’ specific to our Oath, the Core Values, and Mission Statement of the Central Point Police Department. All personnel were asked to complete the survey, by assigning a numerical value (on a scale of 1 to 5) to very specific questions or statements, in four general categories: “Individual Character-Who are we?”; Unit/Workplace Policies and Practices-What do we do?”; Unit Leader Actions-What do I do?; And, Environment/Mission Factors-What surrounds us? With a possible collective score from all categories of 125 points, the men and women of the Central Point Police Department openly assessed themselves, and their organization, with a collective average score of 103 points. So… what does this all mean? A score of 25 to 75 points indicate that an organization must take “immediate action” to improve their ethical climate; a score of 76-100 points indicate that “some action” must be taken to improve the ethical climate, and a score of 101-125 points indicate that an organization must work to “maintain” their already healthy ethical climate. Though not a “scientifically valid” survey, nor a means to in some way imply “perfection,” these results symbolize the high level of professionalism that members of the Central Point community have come to expect from their Police Department, and clearly identify what is required of us to safeguard the public TRUST. If you would like to learn more about the survey results, please contact Jon D. Zeliff, Chief, Central Point Police Department, at 664-5578 or by e-mail, at jonz@cp-pd.com April 24th 2006 POLICE DRUG DOG PROGRAM PLANS ANNOUNCED The residents of Southern Oregon are all too familiar with the scourge that Methamphetamine has brought to our communities, and the high number of crimes which are perpetrated each and every day that are directly linked with Methamphetamine use. It is also well known that; “Meth use in Oregon is pervasive, and our State leads the nation in Meth treatment admissions.” The men and women of the Central Point Police Department are firmly committed to defending the long-term safety and economic wellbeing of our community, and will continue to pro-actively employ all permissible and effective measures at our disposal to alleviate destructive influences to our way of life. As a result, the Central Point Police Department is delighted to announce the launch of fund-raising efforts and the receiving of private donations to support the development of a much needed Police-Community “Drug Dog” program. The mission of the “Drug-Dog” program will be to; advance Police-Community partnerships, provide public education, and improve current interdiction and enforcement efforts. The “Drug K-9” will also be cross-trained as a search dog, to aid police with locating lost children and members of our community who may suffer from “wandering behavior,” along with the detection of fleeing fugitives. If you would like to learn more about how to support this very important endeavor, and/or to request a public presentation about Methamphetamine and the Police-Community “Drug Dog” program, please contact CPPD Officer Jared Banry by phone at (541) 664-5578, or by e-mail at jaredb@cp-pd.com February 20th 2006 HIGH-TECH CRIMES UNIT IDENTIFIES CYBER STALKER The Central Point Police Department High-Tech Crimes Unit received a complaint of online stalking and harassment from a juvenile female living in Central Point. The victim reported receiving e-mails that contained threats of violence as well as phone calls and notes left at her residence. The e-mail messages were being sent to the victim on the website “myspace.com”. After a complete investigation a suspect was developed in the case. The suspect was interviewed and confronted with evidence gathered by the High-Tech Crimes Unit relating to the actual computer responsible for creating the fictitious “myspace.com” account that was sending the threatening e-mail message. The suspect was determined to be another juvenile female and ultimately confessed to sending the e-mails, making the phone calls and placing the notes at the victim’s residence. The suspect was expelled from school due to this incident, no criminal charges are pending. The suspect had created her account on “myspace.com” as a 40 year old single white male living in Medford. This is a good reminder to everyone that while on the internet, you really have no idea who you are sharing your personal information with, and who is on the other side of the keyboard. The case also demonstrates that crimes committed on a computer, behind fake screen names and e-mail addresses can still be solved, and the actual person responsible can be determined through investigative methods employed by the Central Point Police Department High-Tech Crimes Unit. If you are interested in learning ways to protect your children online, or other identity protection measures, feel free to contact the Central Point Police Department High-Tech Crimes Unit. February 15th 2006 CENTRAL POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT TO LAUNCH "VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE" The Central Point Police Department in proud to announce the creation of a “Volunteers in Police Service” program (also known as VIPS). This program has been in development for some time, and will be closely aligned with the National “VIPS” program. The “VIPS” program enhances the capacity of your local police department, by utilizing volunteers from the community. To learn more about the National “VIPS” program, visit them on the web at www.policevolunteers.org Some “VIPS” activities will include administrative and clerical support, neighborhood watch, handicap parking enforcement, vacation house checks, police vehicle maintenance, and special event support. The Central Point Police Department will be hosting a luncheon from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 15th, 2006 in the Central Point City Council Chambers, to present additional information about this very important program. A fundamental goal of the Central Point Police Department is to build trustworthy relationships within our community, by willingly and openly bringing together Police with those whom we “Serve and Protect.” The “VIPS” program will certainly be a cornerstone of that objective. If you would like more information about the CPPD-VIPS program and the upcoming luncheon, contact Mr. Tony McPherson, CPPD-VIPS Program Coordinator, at (541) 664-5578. February 8th 2006 CENTRAL POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT ADDS MOBILE COMMAND VEHICLE The Central Point Police Department is pleased to announce the addition of a 2006, 2-wheel drive Chevy Tahoe to our fleet of marked police service vehicles. This versatile tool is an essential component in our ongoing effort to enhance the delivery of public safety services in our community, and will significantly improve our effectiveness when responding to, and managing large scale events.
To fulfill our mandate of providing expert police services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three-hundred and sixty-five days a year, this specially equipped vehicle will be regularly assigned to the on-duty Central Point Police Department “Field Supervisor.” It will be stocked with all of the basic supplies needed to support prolonged field operations, and will also serve as a “mobile command post” for use during special events, and critical incident management. There is also a long-term financial benefit to the acquisition of this vehicle. The Central Point Police Department currently obtains its fully-equipped, marked police service vehicles through a cost effective “lease-return” program with “Auto Additions” of Salem, Oregon. With the projected service life of the police package Chevy Tahoe estimated at 250,000 miles, this vehicle will be purchased for $1.00 at the close of a three year modified “lease-purchase,” allowing it to remain in service for several years to come at a greatly reduced cost to our community. December 12th 2005 CENTRAL POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT'S HIGH-TECH CRIMES UNIT BREAKS HACKING CASE On December 5th 2005 School District #6 Officials contacted the Central Point Police Department and reported that on the weekend of December 3rd and 4th three unknown individuals had unlawfully obtained access into a secure website operated by the school. This web-based system is used by Crater High School to handle daily attendance, grades, progress reports and contains demographic information about the student population. The case was quickly turned over to the Central Point Police Department’s High-Tech Crimes Unit for investigation. In cooperation with School District #6 Information Technology Staff, and Crater High School Administration, the High-Tech Crimes Unit was able to obtain logs of all users who had accessed the web-based system over the weekend. Using investigative resources the Central Point Police Department’s High-Tech Crimes Unit identified three students who had unlawfully accessed the system with their home computers. All three juveniles were arrested for Computer Crime as defined in Oregon Revised Statue 164.377. Each juvenile was referred to the Jackson County Juvenile Department. November 7th, 2005 CENTRAL POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT'S HIGH-TECH CRIMES UNIT & DIGITAL EVIDENCE FORENSIC LABORATORY The Central Point Police Department is pleased to announce the grand-opening of a “High-Tech Crimes Unit” (HTCU) and “Digital Evidence Forensic Laboratory” (DEFL).In the midst of drastic increases in computer crimes, and the proliferation of internet predators, the Central Point Police Department has prepared for the past year to make public this vital resource, to help combat the many “Hi-Tech” threats to our community.A primary mission of the HTCU will be to offer public education and awareness to children and adults on internet safety, internet scams, and on-line sexual predators. Along with public education and high-tech crime prevention, the HTCU will also be responsible for criminal investigations involving technology, and conducting forensic examinations of computers, cellular phones, digital storage media, personal data assistants, and any other devices that may possibly contain evidence of criminal activity. |
