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2022 POPD Annual Reporto' I? OLIC PORT ORCHARD POLICE DEPARTMENT n 1 CITY OF PORT ORCHARD Arw a��IIC. P: _. \ .II LIIIIIIIIIIIIhIIIILIIIIII F t. ,� , " Illllllllllllllllllll�llllllll�i bl., y .. i1► �i yr' 1, SERVICE* HONOR •INTEGRITY We don't have an infallible algorithm for making wise choices, but we do have a meaningful body of techniques that can keep us from making stupid ones. - Steven Johnson, Farsighted As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feeling, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice. I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself to my chosen profession... law enforcement. It is the mission of the Port Orchard Police Department to protect the lives, property, and rights of all members of our community. We will work to reduce crime, and the fear of crime, while remaining proactive and innovative in our approach to the enforcement of the law. Our community shall know we are all members of one team through our transparency, accountability, and engagement. Our vision is to be amongst the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington; one which constantly delivers the highest quality public service to make the City of Port Orchard one of the safest communities in the nation. SERVICE Serving the Port Orchard community is our greatest honor and privilege. We will do so in an impartial, courteous, responsive, efficient, and humble manner. We will work hand in hand with all members of our community to solve problems that affect public safety. HONOR We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of our profession while valuing equality, diversity, and individual rights. Our badge is a symbol of public faith; we accept it as a public trust so long as we are true to the ethics of our service. INTEGRITY Integrity is our standard for we shall always do what is morally, ethically, and legally right. We are honest and truthful in our words and actions. Our integrity will build trust and confidence, for this is our defense against corruption. Nestled on the shores of Sinclair Inlet, the City of Port Orchard was originally named Sidney in 1890, becoming the first town to incorporate within Kitsap County. The area was known for its lumber industry, pottery works, and agricultural opportunities. In 1893, Sidney residents built a courthouse and donated it to the county; Sidney was then chosen as the county seat. In 1903, during a dispute over the regional post office, the town was officially renamed as the City of Port Orchard. The city has long been known as a robust waterfront community with the deep ties to the Navy and the civilian -led "Mosquito Fleet." Our community includes thriving small businesses, healthcare services, senior living communities, a mix of public and private schools, tourism, outdoor recreation, and a variety of public and private community organizations. While most residents work locally, an increasing number of commuters have begun to call the community home. The City of Port Orchard has roughly 17,000 residents but serves the greater community of South Kitsap, a population of nearly 85,000. The city covers 11.2 square miles with approximately 15% of that area within Sinclair Inlet. The topography of the region includes deep ravines and creeks that feed into Puget Sound and remain green all year long. 1 Source: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/portorchardcitywashington/INC110219 Beginning in 1890, the City of Port Orchard was originally served by a town marshal. Along with preserving law and order in the young, and sometimes rough, town, the marshal was expected to install and maintain the wooden sidewalks. In 1941, the town had grown enough that the city council decided to create its own police department. The small staff of peace officers wore light blue uniforms modeled after those worn by their brothers and sisters in Seattle. A five -pointed cap and a revolver topped off their look. Today, the police department has twenty-three commissioned and certified peace officers as well as a tenured reserve peace officer. With a professional administrative staff of five, the Port Orchard Police Department is a modern, full -service public safety agency. Our officers patrol the city and its waterways, remaining engaged with the community as partners. Police Chiefs 1941-1942 Vic Holmquist 1942-1945 Bill Hankin 1945-1951 Charles Heath 1951-1959 Al "Shorty" Wymore 1959-1976 Gale Dow 1976-1981 James Benton 1981-1982 Ray MacPherson 1982-1984 David Loflin (interim) 1984-1999 Joseph Mathews 1999-2013 Al Townsend 2013-2019 Geoff Marti 2019-present Matt Brown To Our Community, It is my pleasure to present to you the 2022 Port Orchard Police Department Annual Report. This past year brought many challenges that tested our police department and our community. Staffing shortages continued as attrition kept pace with hiring, leaving us short four commissioned officers. This impacted our ability to respond timely to some calls for service. The Washington State Legislature passed additional police reform bills that demanded immediate legal review, interpretation, and policy rewrites. As an accredited agency, we spent time providing the appropriate training and guidance to our commissioned and professional staff to ensure we followed these new expectations. Our response to these extra stressors demonstrated the resiliency and professionalism of the great men and women of this department. They leaned into these changes and difficulties, worked hard, and identified solutions that made us better than before. We strengthened our regional partnerships to ensure training events were top -tier and involved varying perspectives. To help our community understand the when, how, and why our service responses had changed, our department increased communication with our community through additional outreach, participation in special events, and community meetings. In doing so, we demonstrated our commitment to being amongst the best law enforcement agencies in the state. You can be proud of the exemplary team of dedicated people who make up your police department. I am honored to serve with each one of them. As you view the pages that follow, I hope you enjoy learning more about your public safety team and our contributions to making Port Orchard a phenomenal community. Matt BrQwn Chief of Police Chief Matt Brown has twenty-three years of law enforcement experience. F He holds an Executive Master in Public Administration from the University of y p Washington and is a graduate of NWU's School of Police Staff and Command and PERF's Senior Management Institute for Police. l Deputy Chief Dan Schoonmaker has thirty-four years of law enforcement experience in both California and Washington. He holds a Master in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of PERF's Senior Management Institute for Police and the NQ California Command College. Sergeant Trey Holden has twenty-two years of law enforcement experience. He holds a MS in Justice Administration and Security and a BS in T Criminal Justice Administration. He is a recipient of the Trilogy Award from FBI-LEEDA. Sergeant Holden manages a patrol team, the Marine Patrol Unit, and the department's drone program. Sergeant Donna Main has fourteen years of law enforcement experience, all in service with the Port Orchard Police Department. A life-long resident of Port I Orchard, she holds a BS in Sports, Psychology, and Exercise Science. She is also a recipient of the Trilogy Award from FBI-LEEDA. Sergeant Main manages a patrol team and the department's bike patrol program. Sergeant ErikWofford has been a public servant for thirty years in both ,--� Corrections and Law Enforcement. A twenty-year veteran of the Port Orchard Police Department, Sergeant Wofford manages a patrol team and the department's field training program. Sergeant Josh Horsley has over twenty-three years of experience in law enforcement. After moving to Port Orchard from the Jackson Police Department in Wyoming, Sergeant Horsley has served the Port Orchard community for over a decade. He is a recipient of the Trilogy Award from FBI-LEEDA. Sergeant Horsley manages a patrol team and the department's peer support program Sergeant Andrew Brandon has eighteen years of law enforcement experience, fifteen with the City of Port Orchard. He is a recipient of the W Trilogy Award from FBI-LEEDA. Sergeant Brandon oversees the General Investigation Unit, serves as the training coordinator, and manages accreditation. Police Services Coordinator Cyndi Circelli serves as the lead for the Administrative Services Division and has been with the department since 2000. She is the recipient of the Trilogy Award from FBI-LEEDA. Ms. Circelli further serves as the department's public records officer. Our departmental values of Service, Honor, and Integrity guide our actions and decisions. Our key accomplishments for the year are seen through the lens of these Values. SERVICE • Successfully hired three officers. • Removed thirty-five derelict vessels from Sinclair. A grant partnership with the Department of Natural Resources covered the $100,000 cost for removal. HONOR • Maintained strong collaborative relationships with justice -aligned groups and the police department's Community Advisory Board. INTEGRITY • Fully implemented a body -worn camera program for all commissioned staff. • Maintained WASPC Accreditation standards. Now Ina 1 The Port Orchard Police Department participates in the National Incident -Based Reporting System (NIBRS) of criminal offenses and arrests. These statistics are compiled and presented in the Crime in Washington 2022 Report produced by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). PORT ORCHARD PD Kitsap County Population: 16,400 Months Reported: 12 Offense Overview Group A Arrest Overview Offense Total 1,763 Arrest Total 302 # of Cleared Offense 370 Adult Arrest Total 283 Percent Cleared 21.0% Juvenile Arrest Total 19 Group A Offenses Reported 2021 Reported 2022 % of Change Crime Rate per 1,000 Total Arrests DV Offense Totals Murder 0 0 0.0 0 0 Manslaughter 1 0 -100.0% 0.0 0 0 Rape 8 14 75.0% 0.9 3 0 Sodomy 1 1 0.0% 0.1 0 0 Sexual Assault w/Object 0 0 0.0 0 0 Fondling 14 13 -7.1 % 0.8 1 0 Aggravated Assault 44 40 -9.1 % 2.4 29 12 Simple Assault 190 191 0.5% 11.6 76 48 Intimidation 70 84 20.0% 5.1 15 11 Kidnapping 1 1 0.0% 0.1 0 0 Incest 0 1 0.1 0 0 Statutory Rape 1 3 200.0% 0.2 1 0 Human Trafficking Offenses 0 0 0.0 0 0 Violation of No Contact/Protect. 67 44 -34.3% 2.7 25 8 Robbery 14 17 21.4% 1.0 5 1 Burglary 108 137 26.9% 8.4 24 0 Larceny -Theft Offenses 490 640 30.6% 39.0 72 2 Motor Vehicle Theft 129 203 57.4% 12.4 9 0 Arson 5 2 -60.0% 0.1 0 0 Destruction of Property 189 247 30.7% 15.1 17 2 Counterfeiting/Forgery 28 26 -7.1 % 1.6 6 0 Fraud Offenses 26 38 46.2% 2.3 1 0 Embezzlement 0 1 0.1 0 0 Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 0.0 0 0 Bribery 0 0 0.0 0 0 Stolen Property Offenses 13 25 92.3% 1.5 10 0 Animal Cruelty 2 1 -50.0% 0.1 0 0 Drug/Narcotic Violations 16 11 -31.3% 0.7 1 0 Drug Equipment Violations 0 0 0.0 0 0 Gambling Offenses 0 0 0.0 0 0 Pornography 2 0 -100.0% 0.0 0 0 Prostitution Offenses 0 0 0.0 0 0 Weapon Law Violations 4 23 475.0% 1.4 7 0 Grand Total 1,423 1,763 23.9% 107.5 302 84 PORT ORCHARD PD 2022 Group B Arrests Offense Adult Juvenile Bad Checks 0 0 Curfew/Vagrancy 0 0 Disorderly Conduct 4 0 Drunkenness 1 0 DUI 14 0 Family Offenses 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 Peeping Tom 0 0 Trespass 32 0 All Other Offenses 28 6 Total 79 6 Drug Offenses by Type 8% 15%� �23% ■ Depressants ■ Opiates 31% ■ Stimulants 23% ■ Marijuana Other Drugs Domestic Violence Injuries Unconsciousness Severe Lacerations Possible Internal Injuries Other Major Injury None Minor Injury Loss of Teeth Broken Bones 31 Continued Weapons Used in Crimes 216 25 28 18 10 8 o�rec �o�e Q`tea'� �\�y��• �o��o� e��oo 0 .00 Q ,�o Relationship of Victim to Offender Other Not Known Outside Family Within Family 626 2022 Property Values by Type Type Value Seized $2 Burned $602 Counterfeited/Forged $37,461 Destroyed/Damaged $418,176 Recovered $1,824,237 Stolen $1,575,208 Total $3, 855, 686 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 PORT ORCHARD - GROUP A OFFENSES REPORTED 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 GROUP A OFFENSES - CRIME RATE PER 1000 (PD VS. COUNTY WIDE AVG) 121.5 123 11 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 � PORT ORCHARD PD-KITSAP COUNTY AVERAGE 69.85 Group A Offenses - State vs. Port Orchard The clearance rate is based upon offenses being associated with an arrest. However, a case may also be cleared by Exceptional Means. To be cleared in this way, we must have identified the offender, developed probable cause, know the offender's location, and have a reason why it is outside of our control to make the arrest (i.e. death of the offender, offender in custody of another jurisdiction). Port Orchard— Case Clearance Fate PORT ORCHARD PD BREMERTON PD KITSAP SO POULSBO PD BAINBRIDGE IS PD KITSAP COUNTY AVERAGE WASHINGTON STATE: 'r Llfl 25 F- i GNA�r� The Patrol Unit is the uniformed section of the Police Department. Uniformed police officers are responsible for T responding to emergencies, calls for service, conducting field POP investigations, investigations, traffic enforcement, proactively fighting criminal activity, and solving problems within the community. The Port Orchard Police Department seeks to keep the peace and maintain order throughout our community. Education and mutual partnerships solve far more problems than using the powers of arrest. If an issue can be worked through, or compliance gained without an arrest, then this is our preferred approach. The Patrol Unit is currently authorized twenty sworn personnel, to include four sergeants. 1200 1000 - 800 —744 600 90 — 2' 200 Calls for Service: 2021 through 2022 1090 1051 1037 1021 1016 1008 3002 3016 986 975 982 940 ................ 906 931 .................................... . 885 . ............. ............ ................................................ 831 837 555 '^^ 24 19 23 14 9 19 16 14 21 26 13 16 9 24 23 36 23 8 9 16 30 2 12 17 0 Jan-21 Feb-2 1 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Jun-22 Jul-22 Aug-22 Sep-22 Oct-22 Nov-22 Dec-22 —COMMUNITY GENERATED —OFFICER GENERATED —OTHER/INFO ONLY This year, we did a deeper dive into understanding our workload and calls for service. Working with our partners at Kitsap 911, we defined our calls for service into three different categories. Community -generated service activities originate from 911 calls, mutual aid, and other requests for a law enforcement response. Officer -initiated activities are those calls that involve initial officer action such as traffic stops, subject interviews, and on -view events. The final category contains those calls that are brovided to us as informational and do not require officers to take any action. By better understanding our workload we can better deploy our resources and understand the impact staffing has upon our response times. We can also visualize trends and anticipate community needs. The General Investigation Unit is designed to consist of two full-time detectives and a sergeant. In 2022, the unit was staffed with one detective and one sergeant. Our detectives primarily investigate felony -level criminal activity referred by the Patrol Unit, as well as information provided by community members. As a general investigation unit, the detectives share a significant workload of cases that include: • Homicides, felony assaults, and other crimes against persons. • Missing persons. • Crimes against children. • Major property crimes. In February, the unit investigated a situation where persons "searching" for stolen vehicles, located one and began pursuing it through the city streets of Port Orchard. Two subjects in the pursuing vehicle began shooting at the stolen vehicle as they chased the vehicle. The two subjects were later identified, arrested, and through the assistance of the state lab, further evidence was located to determine both were involved in the shooting. In November, the unit investigated an armed robbery of a Marijuana business. The two suspects fled the city and the car used to escape was later recovered. The investigation unit canvassed the area and executed a search warrant on the vehicle. Using social media and other resources, 1 adult and 1 juvenile have been charged with the robbery. In December, the unit investigated a rape of a juvenile female at a local hotel. The suspect was from out of the country, had no local information, and had met the victim via social media. With the assistance of multiple outside agencies and social media, the suspect was identified, located and taken into custody. Detectives are also assigned to the regional Independent Investigative Team. This group, the Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team (KCIRT), consists of member agencies from throughout the counties of Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam as well as the Shelton Police Department and Washington State Patrol. The primary mission of KCIRT is to investigate officer -involved shootings and in -custody deaths. KCIRT MISSIONS. KCIRT abides by a strict set of protocols to ensure the investigation is fair, complete, and in full compliance with state mandates established under the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETCSA). In 2022, detectives responded to three KCIRT activations that included investigations into an officer -involved shooting, an in -custody death, and a use of force involving significant bodily injury. The Port Orchard Police Department maintains the ability to respond on the region's waterways through our Marine Patrol Unit. The department can launch emergency operations for search and rescue, provide community education, and deliver enforcement services with its team of four marine officers. To provide a high level of service, the department currently keeps two mission -ready vessels in its fleet. Our 31-foot Safe Boat, dubbed Marine 7, is used to provide service on Sinclair Inlet and the surrounding waters of Puget Sound. The 16-foot Livingston can be trailered to any location and is primarily used to provide services on lakes and other inland waterways. Our program is primarily funded through state grants; this ensures the department meets or exceeds all standards for training, education, and fiscal responsibility. In 2022, officers from our Marine Patrol Unit provided over two hundred hours of service both on and off the waterways. This included training, responding to search and rescue calls, and educating the public. Marine Patrol officers spent over 30 hours at the Port Orchard Boat Ramp during the summer and provided 47 courtesy vessel safety inspections to ensure that boaters had the required safety equipment to not only help themselves, but other boaters on the water as well. A significant amount of time was spent working to clear Sinclair Inlet of dangerous and derelict vessels. The team posted derelict boats with educational postings, notices of trespass, and eventually Notices of Intent to Obtain Custody. By law, vessels may only be moored in Sinclair Inlet for 30 days. Some vessel owners, after being educated, voluntarily removed their vessels from Sinclair Inlet. The Port Orchard Police Department partnered with DNR to lawfully seize vessels that would not comply with the law. By the end of 2022, all derelict vessels in Sinclair Inlet had either left voluntarily or had been seized by the Port Orchard Police Department, once again making Sinclair Inlet clean, safe, and beautiful. Finally, the Marine Patrol Unit often includes the capabilities of the department's drone program. Waterborne officers utilize the airborne system to quickly locate and assess vessels in distress, respond to reports of theft from moored vehicles, and assess potential spills of hazardous materials. r _1 The police department began using drone technology in 2020. Before gaining the ability to capture a sky-high view of the City, team members drafted strict policies on how and when the devices would be used. The program has been vetted by the FAA and all operators are certified pilots. Every flight of an Unmanned Aircraft System is logged. To ensure further transparency, every photo and video is entered into our digital evidence management system. In 2022, our officers conducted fifty-nine flights for a total of 800 minutes. In addition to training and calibration, these flights included: • Search and Rescue • Marine assessments (hazards, sinking vessels) • Collision investigations _f • Traffic engineering • Crime scene photographs • Overwatch for K9 tracks • Providing real-time crowd and traffic assessments during special events • Area searches for felony suspects In January, the team responded to assist South Kitsap Fire & Rescue with a welfare check. While on scene, the firefighters heard gunfire and retreated to cover. The UAS was deployed into the residence where the subject was found to have died by suicide. In May, a Washington State Patrol trooper on a traffic stop was fired upon by a suspect. The suspect then fled into the woods nearby. To assist the K9 team, which needed to search the woods and neighborhood for an incredibly dangerous subject, the drone was deployed to use its thermal capabilities. Numerous other deployments during the year sought felony suspects who had fled into areas that would traditionally been searched on foot. The use of the UAS allows our officers to slow down, approach the situation with a greater measure of care, and still seek to take suspects safely into custody. Our community commitment is to be proactive and innovative but also transparent and accountable. To accomplish this, the department posts monthly Unmanned Aerial System reports on our website which show how and when the devices were used. https:Hportorchardwa.gov/drone-program Administrative Services The Administrative Services Division provides the essential administrative and support tasks necessary to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services. This mission is accomplished through an interactive network of highly specialized and diverse activities which both support and strengthen our mission. Administrative Services provides supervision, coordination, training, and staffing for all technical support responsibilities within the agency. As a member of our team the division provides: • Customer Service • Records Management • Alarm Licensing • Firearms Transfers • Fingerprinting • Statistical Reporting • Property and Evidence Management Records Management • Training Documentation • Concealed Pistol Licensing • Public Records Disclosure • Inventory Management • Communications • Data Entry • Logistical Support Staff members handle a large volume of crime reports, public records requests, warrants, and court orders. They are also an important informational resource and locate reliable and accurate data for officers in the field. This work can be unpredictable at times, and our skilled staff make it work by being highly adaptive, resilient, and collaborative. In 2022, our professional administrative staff processed the following: • 4,974 Case Reports - (including supplemental reports) • 480 Public Records Requests - an increase of 16% • 581 Arrest Warrants - (including those re -issued) • 417 Protection Orders (including those re -issued) • 8,440 Purged Records - a 4x increase over 2021 • 790 Pistol transfers (double previous years). • 90 Concealed Pistol Licenses - an increase of 34% Property & Evidence Management The property and evidence room of the Port Orchard Police Department receives all items taken in criminal cases for the agency. Additionally, items are often taken for safekeeping, found, or seized. These items are managed in the same manner as evidence. Each item is carefully tracked throughout the system in what is referred to as, "the chain of custody." Depending on the circumstances, items will be released, destroyed, sold at auction, or converted to department use. In 2022, the department processed and entered 776 pieces of physical evidence and 13,126 pieces of digital evidence. At the same time, staff purged 1,682 items that were no longer needed or were ordered destroyed by the courts. We continue to maintain nearly 3,500 items in the property room. A goal for 2023 is to reduce that number to roughly 2,500. Officer of the Year The members of our training cadre successfully guided seven new officers through their field training program, while still ensuring all members of the department averaged over one -hundred hours of in -servicing training. Topics included emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, less platforms, and patrol tactics. Officer Officer Austin Culbert Jon Eilertson Professional Staff of the Year Officer Josiah Gapsch Officer DJ Huibregtse Holly Lindberry was selected for her dedication to modernize processes and systems in our evidence room, reduce unneeded inventory, and increase clarity and training for our officers. Her attention to detail and willingness to spend the extra time explaining the Why makes all of us better. Exceptional Duty Sergeant Trey Holden, as the supervisor of the Marine Patrol Unit, collaborated with a community member to remove thirty-five derelict vessels from Sinclair Inlet. While many of these vessels were voluntarily removed, some had to be salvaged and destroyed. Sergeant Holden worked with the state and received $100,000 in grant funding to accomplish this task. Detective Andrea Walton, as a first -year detective, successfully solved two complex and high -profile cases. The first was an armed robbery at a local dispensary and the second was a rape involving a suspect that was attempting to flee the country. She further dedicated significant time to the cold case homicide of Linda Malcolm and as an advocate for the victims of sexual assault. Lifesaving Awards These awards are conferred for an act that attempts to and/or results in saving the life of another. On December 24th, 2022, Officer Noah Sanchez responded to a medical aid call where a man was reported to have overdosed on fentanyl. Officer Sanchez and his partner immediately administered multiple doses of Narcan without any effect. Officer Sanchez then began chest compressions and continued for several minutes until Aid arrived. Officer Sanchez's quick response no doubt saved the victim's life. Narcan Administration Award These awards are conferred to those that administer Narcan to individuals suffereing from an overdose without needing other lifesaving efforts such as CPR. Sergeant Officer Officer Officer Erik Wofford Noah Sanchez Josiah Gapsch DJ Huibregtse Training is an essential function of any law enforcement agency. It is imperative that our Officers and Professional Staff members remain current in all certifications and legal updates. In total, our department had a combined 5900 hours of training in 2022. This included delivery online and in -person. Some of the training topics covered include: • Patrol Tactics • Less Lethal Tools and Techniques • Crisis Leadership • Officer Health & Wellness • Anti -Bias • Leadership Development In 2019, Initiative 940 passed into law. 1-940 was renamed "The Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act" (LETCSA), which created new mandates that require all law enforcement officers to have training covering the following areas: de-escalation, mental health training, providing first aid to victims of deadly force, and independent investigations into the use of deadly force. Additionally, LETCSA requires officers to train in the following areas: • Patrol tactics • The historical intersection of race and policing • Alternatives to booking • Implicit and explicit bias • Understanding local cultures J requires The Port Orchard Police Department is committed to providing the best possible training for our entire staff and we are working diligently to continue meeting the demands of LETCSA and other legislative requirements. Caroline Eberhardy Records/Evidence Specialist Caroline joined our team after five years in the financial industry. Originally from Southern California, she moved north just over ten years ago. Caroline enjoys spending time exploring the Pacific Northwest outdoors with her husband and son. Some of her favorite things to do are to play softball, go to the beach, read, swim, and spend time with family and friends. She looks forward to serving the people and community of Port Orchard. Noah Sanchez Officer Noah grew up in Colorado where he excelled on the football and baseball fields. He attended Colorado Mesa University earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a minor in Sociology. While at CMU, he also played 5 years of Division II Football for the Mavericks. Noah began his law enforcement career with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office where he worked both Corrections and Patrol. Noah lateraled to POPD to be closer to the water and enjoy the family environment Kitsap County has to offer. He intends to make an impact in the community by creating positive encounters and connecting with the city's youth. He enjoys watching his Colorado sports teams and adventuring the Pacific Northwest with his wife and their dog. Alexis Sartor Officer Raised in Port Orchard, Alexis attended Olympic College where she graduated with an AA in Arts. After spending time around the country, she returned home to run her own business. Law enforcement became a calling and she worked for the Lacey Police Department for nearly two years before joining our team. She currently serves in the Patrol Unit, is one of the department's first aid/CPR instructors and intends her career path to include being a crisis negotiator and field training officer. In her spare time, Alexis enjoys lifting weights and exploring the world with her her six -year -old son. Dan Schoonmaker Deputy Chief Dan came out of retirement to join our team after serving in the profes- sion for over thirty-two years. Originally hired in Westminster (CA), he rose through the ranks to become the acting Chief of Police. In 2016, he relocated and served as the Chief of Police for the City of Poulsbo before his temporary retirement in 2021. Dan enjoys coaching high school football and exploring the world with his family and two dogs. OFFICERS r Officer Officer Officer Officer Detective Officer Aimee Allen Matt Bell George Counselman Austin Culbert Elizabeth Deatherage Jon Eilertson (1999-2022 retired) r Officer Officer Officer Officer Officer Officer Josiah Gapsch DJ Huibregtse Robert Luke Stephen Morrison Pat Pronovost Noah Sanchez (2009-2022 retired) (2012-2022 retired) Officer Officer Alexis Sartor Chuck Schandel (2006-2022 retired) PROFESSIONAL STAFF Officer Nick Smith Officer Andrea Walton Reserve Officer Dustin McClure Records and Evidence Records and Evidence Records and Evidence Records and Evidence Specialist Specialist Specialist Specialist Caroline Eberhardy Heather Humphrey Holly Lindberry Kathie Thoma wn� w INIX of, Paw Ju 5m d ---Paw- loss SERVICE • HONOR *INTEGRITY