Police
Department Report
November 14th, 2005
The following is a summary of activity for the
Raisin Township Police Department for the month of October.
Significant Events:
The Raisin Township Police Department assisted the
Kapnicks Orchard Festival on October 8th and 9th with
traffic control on Rogers hwy. The high volume of traffic has typically created
a dangerous situation for motorists and pedestrians on Rogers hwy. The owners
of Kapnicks Orchard met with township police officials for suggestions on how
to make the area safer. Suggested changes were made prior to the event with an
overall positive impact in safety.
Meetings:
Chief Lambka attended the Youth Alcohol Enforcement
Forum held in Jackson on 10-05-05. This program is aimed at reducing underage
drinking and is grant funded through the Michigan State Police. Our department
has committed to supporting this enforcement with more details to come.
Chief Lambka attended an OHSP Traffic Enforcement
Recognition banquet held in Lansing on October 26th. Our department
was in a competition for a $35000 traffic grant to be awarded at this event.
Unfortunately the grant was awarded to Elkington Police Department.
Sgt. Poe attended the Lenawee County Accident
Investigators meeting at the LCSO on October 27th. Sgt. Poe is an
experienced accident investigator and is currently a member of the
multi-jurisdictional investigator team.
Training:
Sgt. Poe attended First Line Supervisor Training
from MACNALOW Associates held at the Dearborn Heights Police Department on
October 11th -13th.
Officer Wright and Sgt. Poe attended OHSP Traffic
Enforcement training on October 25th and 26th in Lansing. This
training was provided at no cost to the township through an OHSP grant.
Traffic Enforcement Update:
Raisin Township Police Department has continued to
increase traffic enforcement on heavily traveled routes within the township. We
have recently had an increase in complaints involving “gravel haulers”
traveling on Rogers hwy. Residents in the area have noticed trucks traveling at
high speeds almost daily. Officers have been instructed to crack down on any
trucks found in violation. A notice has also been sent to the trucking company
identified in the complaints.
We are currently working with several patrol car equipment
providers to design a practical and cost efficient traffic enforcement car to
replace our aging 2001 vehicle. The new vehicle will be designed specifically
for traffic enforcement and will have a shorter turn radius to allow safer and
quicker turnaround’s on our type of roadways. This vehicle will also have a
lower profile lighting package and specially designed exterior markings to
blend in with everyday traffic. Our goal is to increase the overall safety of
township roads through aggressive traffic enforcement.
Shift Coverage Changes:
Effective December 6th, our department
will start a new shift rotation that will place officers on duty more days per
week. We will have 20 hours of coverage 6 days a week and 10 hours on the 7th
day. This is a trial basis to help us determine peak call hours for coverage
and give us better traffic enforcement at peak travel times.
Statistics:
|
|
October 2003 |
October 2004 |
October 2005 |
|
Complaints |
100 |
85 |
63 |
|
Arrests |
08 |
04 |
07 |
|
Tickets |
44 |
51 |
163 |
|
Traffic Stops |
103 |
48 |
130 |
Police Department
Activity - September
Criminal Complaints
|
Assaults |
1 |
|
Burglary – Home Invasion |
1 |
|
CSC |
0 |
|
Fraud |
2 |
|
Stolen Property |
0 |
|
Damage to Property |
3 |
|
Domestic Violence |
1 |
|
Larceny |
2 |
|
Trespass |
0 |
|
Traffic |
4 |
|
Warrant Check |
0 |
|
Alcohol Related (Includes MIP) |
2 |
|
Fireworks Related |
1 |
|
Disorderly Conduct |
3 |
|
Health and Safety (Includes Ordinance Violations) |
1 |
Crashes
|
Property Damage |
3 |
|
Personal Injury |
0 |
|
Hit & Run |
0 |
|
Private Property |
0 |
Traffic
|
Speeding Tickets |
48 |
|
Seatbelt |
4 |
|
Drivers License Violations (DWLS, NO OPS, RESTRICTED) |
5 |
|
Equipment |
3 |
|
Insurance |
1 |
|
Registration |
6 |
|
Right of Way |
7 |
|
OWI |
2 |
|
Warnings |
87 |
Non-Criminal
|
Assist Other Agency |
6 |
|
VIN Inspections |
3 |
|
Missing Person |
0 |
|
Suspicious Situation |
3 |
|
Alarms |
3 |
|
Dog Complaints |
6 |
|
Civil Situation |
4 |
|
Abandoned Vehicle |
4 |
|
General Investigation |
6 |
|
Check Welfare |
1 |
|
EMS – Fire Assist |
3 |