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Cape Girardeau Police Department 2014 Annual Report
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AdministraƟon 6
OperaƟons Bureau 8
Patrol Division 9
Criminal InvesƟgaƟons 11
DetecƟve Unit
ScienƟfic InvesƟgaƟons
Professional Standards
Major Case Squad
Special OperaƟons 14
Community Policing
School Resource Officer Program
Nuisance Abatement
Traffic Unit
Support Services Bureau 17
Personnel 17
Auxiliary Services 20
CommunicaƟons Unit
Records Unit
OperaƟons Support 23
Jail
Training & Community Affairs 24
StaƟsƟcs 25
Accomplishments 36
Public Safety Trust Fund 41
In Memoriam 42
Cape Girardeau Police Department
40 South Sprigg Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573‐335‐6621
Email: police@cityofcape.org
MAYOR of CAPE GIRARDEAU
Harry E. Rediger
CHIEF OF POLICE
Wes Blair
CAPE GIRARDEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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CORE VALUES - PRIDE
PROFESSIONALISM
We treat all people with dignity, tolerance, and fairness.
RESPECT
Aware of our cultural diversity, we demonstrate respect for everyone we contact on a daily basis.
DEDICATED
CommiƩed to excellence in the performance of our duƟes.
EMPOWERED
We do make a difference.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Cape Girardeau Police Department is to protect life, property, and the rights of persons;
to enforce ordinances and laws; and to preserve peace, order, and safety.
In the pursuit of our mission, the Cape Girardeau Police Department will establish effecƟve relaƟonships
with the community through community partnerships, community involvement, and by nurturing public
trust. We will hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. We will be constantly
aware of the needs of our community and those we serve. We will consider innovaƟve strategies to improve
working condiƟons and policing programs in order to enhance our service. We will conƟnually strive toward
community problem solving and accountability.
We will, through concerted efforts, improve the overall quality of life in our community.
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LETTER FROM THE CHIEF
Your police department is constantly striving to
provide innovaƟve and excellent service to our
community. The men and women of the Cape
Girardeau Police Department work diligently every day
to ensure the safety of our ciƟzens. It is through
conƟnued partnerships with our ciƟzens that we are
able to report significant strides in public safety.
The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of
informaƟon and staƟsƟcs affecƟng our city and the
Police Department including crime, traffic, staffing,
budget, and what’s new in our Department. MulƟ‐year
staƟsƟcs are provided in many categories to show
where we’ve been and where we are now.
I am proud to announce that crime numbers in the City
of Cape Girardeau have dropped over the course of
2014. We have witnessed an 11% decrease in violent
and property crimes from the previous year.
AddiƟonally, we have seen a 3% reducƟon in traffic
collisions throughout the city.
In 2014, we placed a premium on police and ciƟzen
partnerships. NaƟonal Night Out, Coffee with Cops,
and the numerous community outreach events we
parƟcipated in are only a few examples of our officers’
commitment to working with the community to solve
quality of life issues for all of our ciƟzens.
As we close the books on 2014, I speak for all of the
staff when I say that we could not have had the
successes we did without the support of the ciƟzens
we protect. Thank you for your dedicaƟon to our
community. We look forward to another great year of
service to you.
‐Wes Blair, Chief of Police
“I am proud to announce that crime numbers
in the City of Cape Girardeau have dropped
over the course of 2014. We have witnessed
an 11% decrease in violent and property
crimes from the previous year.”
‐Chief Wes Blair
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
“I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and accept it as a public trust to be held as long as I am true
to the ethics of police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God
to my chosen profession...law enforcement.”
-The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
LeŌ to Right:
Sara Nenninger, AdministraƟve Assistant; Ashley Koehler, AdministraƟve Secretary; Lieutenant Barry Hovis, OperaƟons
Support Division; Assistant Chief Jack Wimp, Support Services Bureau; Chief Wes Blair; Assistant Chief Mark Majoros,
OperaƟons Bureau; Lieutenant Don Perry, DetecƟve Division; Lieutenant Rodney Barker, Patrol Division; Lieutenant
John “Buddy” Davis, Auxiliary Services Division; Lieutenant Brad Smith, Special OperaƟons Division
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
CAPE GIRARDEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUTHORIZED STAFF POSITIONS
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
This year, the Department implemented some internal changes. The Auxiliary Services Division was reclassified to
OperaƟons Support Division and an addiƟonal Lieutenant posiƟon was added to oversee the new Auxiliary Services
Division. This Division included the reassignment of the CommunicaƟons Unit to the Police Department
(CommunicaƟons was previously supervised by the Fire Department) and the Records Unit, which was reassigned from
the former Auxiliary Services Bureau. The Special Response Team remains under the supervision of Lt. Davis, who is
now the Auxiliary Services Division Commander. In addiƟon, the Police Captain Ɵtle was eliminated and a second
Assistant Chief of Police was added to the Command Staff.
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
The OperaƟons Bureau provides the administraƟve foundaƟon, professional standards, and technological
innovaƟons necessary to remain a leader in professional public services. It comprises the largest porƟon
of the police department’s work force and is lead by Assistant Chief Mark Majoros. There are several
divisions within the Bureau with each supplying unique yet inter‐dependent services.
In addiƟon to the “tradiƟonal” patrol assignments performed by OperaƟons Bureau personnel, several
specialized units, acƟviƟes, roles and responsibiliƟes are assumed, including but not limited to:
* K‐9 Unit
* Traffic Unit
* Ride‐A‐Long Program
* Honor Guard
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
Patrol Division
Patrol Division This is the Department’s largest division. The Patrol
Division provides the primary law enforcement funcƟon of the Police
Department by maintaining a uniform presence 24‐hours a day. A
typical Cape Girardeau Police Officer spends his or her shiŌ
answering calls for service, conducƟng traffic enforcement,
interacƟng with the community, wriƟng reports, issuing citaƟons,
working accidents, making arrests, and a variety of other acƟviƟes
typical of most police departments. Our officers proacƟvely patrol in
neighborhoods and in our business areas to deter crime and improve
our visibility.
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Mark Majoros
Patrol Division Supervisor: Lt. Rodney Barker
Platoon Supervisors: Sgt. Adam Glueck, A Platoon
Sgt. Darren Estes, B Platoon
Sgt. Joey Hann, C Platoon
Sgt. Rick Schmidt, D Platoon
Calls for Service: 50,473
WriƩen Reports: 8,705
Arrests: 3,082
Juveniles Cited: 258
K‐9 Unit The Cape Girardeau Police Department’s K‐9 Unit is aƩached to the
Patrol Division and the Unit uƟlizes two highly trained dogs who, along with their
handlers, make up a unique team responsible for building searches and suspect
searches as well as narcoƟc detecƟon and tracking. Weekly training for the dogs
and handlers is mandatory in order for the police dogs to conƟnue to be one of
the most effecƟve and diverse tools uƟlized in police work today.
2014 Stats Rahn/Reno Blanner/Schupo Total
Vehicle Search
Drugs found
40 57 97
23 23 46
Narcotics search (building)
Drugs found
18 10 28
10 3 13
Building Search (person) 1 7 8
Tracking 4 15 19
Public Demo 1 4 5
Crowd Control 3 0 3
Officer Assist 3 15 18
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
Patrol Division
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Mark Majoros
Patrol Division Supervisor: Lt. Rodney Barker
Platoon Supervisors: Sgt. Adam Glueck, A Platoon
Sgt. Darren Estes, B Platoon
Sgt. Joey Hann, C Platoon
Sgt. Rick Schmidt, D Platoon
A Platoon B Platoon
C Platoon D Platoon
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
Detective Division
DetecƟve Division DetecƟves are responsible for invesƟgaƟng serious crimes against persons as well as
property crimes, normally referred to as Part 1 Crimes. The detecƟves work closely with other divisions of the
Department as well as other law enforcement agencies to solve crime.
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Mark Majoros
Division Supervisor: Lt. Don Perry
DetecƟve Division
1 Sergeant
1 Corporal
5 InvesƟgators
2 NarcoƟc InvesƟgators
ScienƟfic InvesƟgaƟons Unit (SIU)
1 Corporal
1 Property & Evidence Technician
Cases Assigned: 739
Clearance Rate: 29%
ScienƟfic InvesƟgaƟons Unit SIU is comprised of one
Corporal and one records clerk. SIU is responsible for
maintaining all physical evidence collected by the Cape
Girardeau Police Department; developing and maintaining
all photographs taken by the Department; and processing
and maintaining all fingerprints that are collected by
officers of the Department. In addiƟon to the two personnel
assigned to this Unit, each patrol platoon is assigned two
evidence technicians who are trained in crime scene
searches and collecƟon/preservaƟon of evidence. The Unit
also works closely with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s
Crime Laboratory and other local agencies.
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
Detective Division
Professional Standards Unit This Unit is aƩached to the DetecƟve Division and invesƟgates complaints of
possible violaƟons of department standards, wriƩen direcƟve, City policy, or applicable Civil Service Rules.
These allegaƟons may include, but are not limited to, complaints of bias based on profiling, excessive
force, alleged corrupƟon, insubordinaƟon, breach of civil rights, false arrest, and other allegaƟons of
serious misconduct. Below are the 2014 InvesƟgaƟons and Findings:
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Mark Majoros
Division Supervisor: Lt. Don Perry
The Cape Girardeau Police Department works diligently to maintain an open environment where our
community members can freely tell us when they are pleased or dissaƟsfied with our performance.
When we receive allegaƟons of employee misconduct, we thoroughly invesƟgate the incident to
determine the appropriate response.
Because of our commitment to transparency, we believe it can be concluded that we are successful in
fulfilling our Mission Statement and are providing the utmost in quality law enforcement service to our
community.
No. of InvesƟgaƟons 4
No. of Employees InvesƟgated 4
Findings of Misconduct 3
No. of Unfounded InvesƟgaƟons 1
CiƟzens Complaints: Professional Standards InvesƟgaƟons:
No. of InvesƟgaƟons 7
No. of Employees InvesƟgated 8
Findings of Misconduct 1
No. of Unfounded InvesƟgaƟons 6
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
Detective Division
Several employees of the Cape Girardeau
Police Department serve on the Cape
Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad
(MCS) in addiƟon to their posiƟons within the
Department. The MCS was iniƟated in the late
1970’s when Cape Girardeau County was
plagued with a series of murders. Since 1983,
the MCS, made up of officers and detecƟves
from seven law enforcement agencies has
worked 49 cases. Assistant Chief Mark Majoros
currently serves as the MCS Commander.
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Mark Majoros
Division Supervisor: Lt. Don Perry
2014 Major Case Squad AcƟvaƟons
The Major Case Squad was acƟvated on June 20, 2014 for the homicide of Joshua Dibert. Mr. Dibert was found shot to
death in his vehicle at Henderson and Good Hope. This was the first acƟvaƟon of the Squad since the double homicide
of Shannon James and Misty Cole in Cape Girardeau on February 7, 2013.
Only five days aŌer disbanding on the Dibert homicide, the Major Case Squad was again acƟvated for the homicide of
Anthony Hempstead. Mr. Hempstead was found in an alley in the 800‐block of Jefferson Avenue with gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Two days aŌer the Squad disbanded, they were reacƟvated in an aƩempt
to invesƟgate a rash of violent crimes occurring in Cape Girardeau County.
On August 3, 2014, the Major Case Squad was acƟvated for the double homicide of Detavian Richardson and Zatrun
Twiggs. Both men were found shot in a vehicle on South Middle Street in Cape Girardeau. The invesƟgaƟon has led to
the development of mulƟple persons of interest.
On November 9, 2014, the Major Case Squad was acƟvated for the death invesƟgaƟon of Mr. Terry Dalton of Cape
Girardeau. Dalton’s body was discovered at the Elks Lake just outside of Cape Girardeau. This was the first Ɵme the
Squad was able to determine a death was not a homicide but that Mr. Dalton’s injuries were self‐inflected.
The Major Case Squad bylaws require that no Major Case Squad invesƟgaƟon will extend over 72 hours, except where
unusual circumstances warrant an extension. The invesƟgaƟon into the three unsolved cases will conƟnue to be
primarily handled by the Cape Girardeau Police Department with the assistance of other members of the Major Case
Squad where necessary.
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
Special Operations Division
The Special OperaƟons Division oversees a variety of specialized units, projects, and events: Traffic Unit, Community
Service Unit, the School Resource Officers, Nuisance Abatement, and Airport security.
CSO Community policing iniƟaƟves have been developed
naƟonwide by local governments in an effort to help improve
the quality of life. Community policing is a philosophy in which
the community and local law enforcement collecƟvely decide
what local /neighborhood problems are and what resources can
be used to address them.
With the promoƟons and transfers of Sergeant Joey Hann and
Corporal Richard Couch, two new officers were appointed to
this Unit in 2014. Patrolman Michael Kidd and Patrolman Cody
Farrow now work primarily with neighborhood residents and
groups serving as a link between them, the Police Department,
service agencies, and the local government to help recognize
crime trends and eliminate the source of crime in the
community.
SRO Corporal Joe Tado, Patrolman Mark WyaƩ, Patrolman Kevin Wehrle, and Patrolman Eric Ralls serve as School
Resource Officers. These officers are assigned to the Cape Girardeau School Public School District and provide a forum
through which students, parents, faculty, and law enforcement officers can become beƩer acquainted, and, as a result,
conƟnue mutual respect for one another. These officers are involved in such acƟviƟes as conducƟng classroom
presentaƟons, coordinaƟon of group discussions with students in the area of mutual concern, patrolling school
premises and surrounding areas to reduce loitering and prevent criminal acƟvity as well as sƟmulate student involve‐
ment in crime prevenƟon programs.
Airport Security Since May of 2002, the Department has been in contract with the TransportaƟon Security
AdministraƟon (TSA) to provide security at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Officers are assigned to provide
security for screening passengers and luggage. Officers logged a total of 1,550 hours during 2014.
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Mark Majoros
Division Supervisor: Lt. Brad Smith
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
Special Operations Division
Nuisance Abatement This Unit is compromised of three
full‐Ɵme Nuisance Abatement Officers and a part‐Ɵme
Nuisance Abatement Officer that are responsible for the
many aspects of the Unit which includes animal control
issues, liƩer, disabled vehicles, quality of life issues, and
other health and nuisance abatement issues.
Note: Vehicles, illegal parking, signs, etc. were all
previously classified under Zoning. ClassificaƟon of these
types of incidents changed in 2014 so every type of
incident the Department handles could be noted. In
these staƟsƟcs, Zoning incidents are now classified as
issues Nuisance Abatement handles at the request of
other City Departments.
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Mark Majoros
Division Supervisor: Lt. Brad Smith
Animals 3,051
Warnings Issued 339
Summons Issued 41
Trash 629
Warnings Issued 299
Summons Issued 9
Zoning 5
Warnings Issued 0
Summons Issued 0
Weeds 753
Warnings Issued 341
Summons Issued 0
Nuisance 344
Warning Issued 151
Summons Issued 7
Signs 185
Warning Issued 25
Summons Issued 0
Parking 1,776
Warning Issued 385
Summons Issued 845
Miscellaneous 536
Vehicles 231
Warnings 110
Summons 11
Total Calls 7,510 (↓1,341)
Total Warnings 1,650 (↓ 429)
Total Summons 913 (↑ 28)
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
Special Operations Division
Traffic Unit The primary responsibility of the traffic officers is traffic enforcement
and collision invesƟgaƟons. Advanced experƟse includes Technical Collision
InvesƟgaƟon, Collision ReconstrucƟon, and Drug RecogniƟon Enforcement. The
Traffic Unit also assists in the coordinaƟon of special events including parades or
any walking event, and DWI Checkpoints.
Due to Department‐wide staffing shortages in 2014, the average staffing for the Traffic Unit was three
officers; however, the Unit is normally staffed with six full‐Ɵme officers and one sergeant.
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Mark Majoros
Division Supervisor: Lt. Brad Smith
Crashes: 2,058
Total CitaƟons: 3,872
The Cape Girardeau Police
Department added a new fleet
member in September 2014—a DWI
bus. The DWI Bus will be used for
checkpoints with the Southeast
Missouri DWI Task Force, and it can
double as a mobile command center
for events and disaster operaƟons.
A $50,000 grant from the Missouri
Department of TransportaƟon
(MoDOT) paid for the bus and its
current equipment.
Since the purchase, the DWI bus has
been used several Ɵmes by the Cape
Girardeau Police Department and
the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
The Support Services Bureau is a group of highly skilled professional men and women who provide a varied array of
essenƟal services to the Cape Girardeau Police Department and our community. As the name suggests, one of the
primary funcƟons is providing support to our Department. This support takes a variety of forms ranging from
CommunicaƟons, Records and Training Units, police supply and fleet services, and our Jail to being responsible for
hiring processes, employee personnel records, and payroll as well as all of the Department’s finance funcƟons
including budget, purchases, and maintenance. While not as visible as our uniformed officers, these individuals play
an equally important role in the delivery of police services to the community members and visitors of Cape
Girardeau.
Personnel The most important asset of the Cape Girardeau Police
Department is our staff. Our Department is filled with talented,
experienced individuals who hold many advanced cerƟficaƟons and
degrees. Currently, 51% of our officers hold a Bachelors or Masters
degree.
With an average of 9 years of service and an average age of 39, their
diversity of experience provides a balance of appropriate performance and preparaƟon for the future. The
Cape Girardeau Police Department prides itself in having competent, capable, and relentless members.
Employees serve extended producƟve careers, which provides stability for the Department and a wealth of
experience. We salute their dedicaƟon as they move through their career.
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Jack Wimp
Age # of Members
21‐25 years 5
26‐30 years 17
31‐35 years 8
36‐40 years 13
41‐45 years 12
46‐50 years 6
Over 50 years 13
Years of Service # of Members
1‐5 years 30
6‐10 years 17
11‐15 years 11
16‐20 years 5
21‐25 years 3
26‐30 years 5
Over 30 years 3
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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Jack Wimp
PERSONNEL CHANGES IN 2014
New Hires
Jailer James Cobb, February 10 Communicator Laura Stotler, August 14
Jailer JusƟn Bodendieck, March 7 Ptlm. Anthony Vezeau, August 18
Jailer Christopher Jenkins, March 24 Ptlm. Joshua Owens, September 29
Ptlm. BreƩ Hellmann, May 31 Ptlm. DusƟn Humphrey, October 13
Ptlm. Eric Steiner, June 2 Ptlm. Johnny Spencer, Jr., October 13
Ptlm. Brian Eggers, June 9 Nuisance Abatement Officer Shannon Truxel, November 3
Ptlm. Robert Newton, June 9 Communicator Paige Yount, November 3
Ptlm. Shane Bourbon, July 14 Ptlm. Brendon Whitlock, December 15
Ptlm. Timothy Carlisle, July 14 Ptlm. Jacob Carter, December 15
PromoƟons
Assistant Chief Mark Majoros, July 1 (Reassigned from DetecƟve Division Commander to OperaƟons Bureau Commander)
Assistant Chief Jack Wimp, July 1 (Title Change from Captain to Assistant Chief of Support Services Bureau)
Lieutenant Rodney Barker, July 1 (Reassigned from B Platoon Supervisor to Patrol Division Commander)
Lieutenant Don Perry, July 1 (Reassigned from DetecƟve Division Sergeant to DetecƟve Division Commander)
Lieutenant Bradley Smith, July 1 (Reassigned from C Platoon Supervisor to Special OperaƟons Division Commander)
Sergeant Jeffrey Bonham, July 1 (Reassigned from ScienƟfic InvesƟgaƟons Unit to DetecƟve Division Sergeant)
Sergeant Darren Estes, July 1 (Transferred from DetecƟve Division to Patrol Division/B Platoon Supervisor)
Sergeant Joey Hann, July 1 (Transferred from Special OperaƟons Division to Patrol Division/C Platoon Supervisor)
Corporal Bryan Blanner, July 1 (Remains in Patrol Division/K9 Unit)
Corporal Cary Dunavan, July 1 (Transferred from Patrol Division to ScienƟfic InvesƟgaƟons Unit Supervisor)
Corporal Bradley Neels, July 1 (Remains in Patrol Division)
Corporal Brian Vassalli, July 1 (Remains in DetecƟve Division)
Corporal Darin Hickey, September 27 (Remains in Media RelaƟons)
ReƟrements
Cpl. Ike Hammonds began employment
with us on November 2, 1992 and was
promoted to the rank of Corporal on
September 23, 2000 before his reƟrement
on March 14, 2014. Cpl. Hammonds was
responsible for overseeing a variety of
department acƟviƟes such as Airport
Security and Crime Stoppers.
Lt. Rick Price began employment with us on
March 17, 1986 and was promoted to the
rank of Lieutenant on May 5, 2010. He
reƟred from the Department on March 28,
2014. Before his reƟrement, Lt. Price was
the Special OperaƟons Division
Commander.
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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR—2014
Det. Joseph Thomas
Each year, the Chief of Police accepts nominaƟons for Employee of the Year.
The disƟncƟon is one of great honor at the Department, as several people are
usually nominated each year for very worthy efforts.
The 2014 recipient is DetecƟve Joseph Thomas. DetecƟve Thomas currently
serves the Department’s DetecƟve Division, where he served as the
Department’s Fraud InvesƟgator unƟl 2015 when he was re‐assigned as the
Zone 1 general invesƟgator.
In DetecƟve Thomas’ nominaƟon, it states: “DetecƟve Thomas is very
knowledgeable about financial crimes and has developed many contacts within
the business community. Patrol officers frequently call on him for advice during their iniƟal report and follow
‐up invesƟgaƟon. He is always willing to assist while also keeping up with his own caseload.” His peer went
on to note: “DetecƟve Thomas displays confidence and has an, “upbeat”, aƫtude which helps to moƟvate
his peers.”
Financial crimes carries one of the largest caseloads with many demands from vicƟms, retail stores, banking
insƟtuƟons, other law enforcement agencies, and the courts.
“DetecƟve Thomas always maintains himself in a professional manner and follows up with all of his vicƟms
leaving a posiƟve image of our Department,” said Chief Wes Blair. “He always makes himself available for
any work request and always performs at top levels. He is a person of integrity and a true professional.”
For the reasons stated, DetecƟve Thomas was righƞully chosen as our 2014 Employee of the Year, and we
admire all he does for our organizaƟon and the community we serve.
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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Auxiliary Services Division
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Jack Wimp
Division Supervisor: Lt. John R. Davis
Unit Supervisor: Cheryl Stoffregen
The Auxiliary Services Division was formed in 2014 aŌer the Department acquired the CommunicaƟons Unit from the
Fire Department and is overseen by an officer holding the rank of Lieutenant. There are two disƟnct funcƟons within
this Division—the CommunicaƟons Division (Dispatch) and the Records Unit.
CommunicaƟons Unit The CommunicaƟons Unit was reassigned to the Department on July 1, 2014. The
CommunicaƟons Unit is staffed by a civilian communicaƟons manager, 12 full‐Ɵme dispatchers, and 5 part‐
Ɵme dispatchers. The Unit receives all incoming 911 emergency calls for service as well as administraƟve
calls. The dispatchers determine and coordinate the appropriate police, fire, and medical resources and
response level for each individual call.
The communicaƟons manager is responsible for supervising the CommunicaƟons Unit and dispatchers.
Primary duƟes include scheduling, training, and ensuring efficient operaƟons of the CommunicaƟons Center.
Dispatchers perform specialized strategic dispatching for the Police and Fire Department during both
emergency and non‐emergency situaƟons. Dispatch monitors and coordinates telephone, radio, and teletype
communicaƟons between unit personnel, outside agencies, and the public.
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) calls for service has remained relaƟvely consistent over the past 5 years.
The Cape Girardeau Public Safety CommunicaƟons Unit received 55,600 calls in 2014.
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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Auxiliary Services Division
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Jack Wimp
Division Supervisor: Lt. John R. Davis
Unit Supervisor: Lori Vandeven
Records Unit The Records Unit is staffed by a civilian records supervisor who is responsible for supervising
and coordinaƟng the daily responsibiliƟes of four full‐Ɵme records specialists. The Unit is responsible for data
entry and file maintenance of all wriƩen reports. The ciƟzens of Cape Girardeau have access to the Unit
during normal business hours to obtain informaƟon on police reports filed with the Department. The Unit
processes numerous requests for report copies on a daily basis. All traffic citaƟons and parking citaƟons are
also processed through this Unit.
In 2014, the Records Unit processed 8,705 police reports plus numerous supplemental reports.
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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Special Response Team
In 2014, The SRT parƟcipated in the annual Deputy Chris Parsons SWAT CompeƟƟon sponsored by the Fredericktown
Police Department. The compeƟƟon is held in honor of Deputy Chris Parsons of the Washington County Sheriff’s
Department who was killed in the line of duty December 15, 2012. The event was formed to encourage networking
with SWAT teams across the state.
SWAT team members compete in five events, including 1) Special OperaƟons Event, 2) AcƟve Shooter Event,
3) Obstacle Course Event, 4) Terrorist AƩack Event, and 5) Officer Down Event. The team compleƟng each event with
the best accuracy and shortest Ɵme wins the compeƟƟon. The Cape Girardeau Police Department placed 2nd in the
2014 compeƟƟon behind St. Louis County Police Department.
The teams compeƟng in the 2014 Chris Parsons SWAT CompeƟƟon were:
1st Place: St. Louis County Police Department
2nd Place: Cape Girardeau Police Department
3rd Place: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
4th Place: Rolla Police Department
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Jack Wimp
SRT Commander: Lt. John R. Davis
The Special Response Team (SRT),
commonly known as SWAT, is a group of
highly trained tacƟcal officers designed for
deployment during criƟcal incidents. These
incidents include but are not limited to
hostage situaƟons, barricaded subjects,
high‐risk search warrants, high profile
escorts, and crowd control.
Members of the SRT serve on a voluntary,
part‐Ɵme basis. They train a minimum of
eight hours per month in addiƟon to the
criƟcal incident operaƟons throughout the
year. There are currently 12 SRT operators
and one commander.
SRT Deployments for 2014: 13
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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Operations Support Division
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Jack Wimp
Division Supervisor: Lt. Barry Hovis
The OperaƟons Support Division (formally Ɵtled as the Auxiliary Services Division) is overseen by an officer holding
the rank of Lieutenant. This Division is responsible for the Jail Unit, the fleet of police vehicles, all police equipment/
property, and licensing services. In 2014, the Records Unit was transferred from the OperaƟons Support Division to
the Auxiliary Services Division.
Jail Unit The Cape Girardeau Police Department houses a 29 bed,
direct‐supervision jail facility used primarily to house prisoners
awaiƟng municipal trial or serving Ɵme for municipal ordinance
violaƟons. During the 2014 calendar year, the jail was operated by
three full‐Ɵme jailers. The table represents the demographic data
relaƟng to prisoners housed in 2014. Designated prisoners are
allowed to perform community service work in order to pay fines
to the City of Cape Girardeau.
CITY Male 844
Female 294
PROTECTIVE CUSTODY Male 178
Female 33
FEDERAL Male 0
Female 0
STATE Male 0
Female 0
TOTAL ADMITTED 1,349
2014 Jail Admissions
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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Operations Support Division
Bureau Director: Asst. Chief Jack Wimp
Division Supervisor: Sgt. Jason Selzer
The Training and Community Services Division is responsible for the Department’s training unit, media relaƟons, and
crime prevenƟon
Training Unit Training is the foundaƟon of the Department’s current and future performance and is conducted
annually for all sworn Cape Girardeau Police Officers. Task‐specific and career development training assures the
Department maintains performance at the highest professional standards. The Training Unit insures that all
commissioned officers complete their state mandated POST program training hours during each three year report
period.
Officer training includes but is not limited to:
*AcƟve Shooter
*Defensive TacƟcs
*Firearms
*Use of Force
*Reality‐based
*Cultural Diversity
*DomesƟc Violence
In 2014, 75 officers parƟcipated in 6,178 hours of training.
Media RelaƟons The Cape Girardeau Police Department fosters cooperaƟon and mutual respect between the
Department and news media. The officers assigned as media liaisons are dedicated and highly trained individuals who
understand the importance of using the media as a valuable resource to keep the public informed as to the
Department’s acƟviƟes. In this regard, they realize their role is to assist members of the media in compleƟng the task
of gathering informaƟon and reporƟng on news events impacƟng residents and visitors to the City of Cape Girardeau.
The public’s percepƟon and image of the Department is largely dependent on the hard work of these officers.
Crime PrevenƟon The community is provided with informaƟon and educaƟonal crime prevenƟon programs for
schools, businesses, and community organizaƟons through the Crime PrevenƟon Program. The topics of these
programs are quite varied and include such things as robbery and burglary prevenƟon, how to protect yourself from
fraud, work place violence, gun safety, drug and alcohol awareness, bullying, and many others. The Unit is involved in
conducƟng tours of the Department, conducƟng business and residenƟal security surveys, and parƟcipaƟng in annual
community safety events and school career days.
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STATISTICS
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
RAPE 12 8 1012171315121211
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
RAPE
TEN YEAR COMPARISON
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
MURDER 0111311354
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
MURDER
TEN YEAR COMPARISON
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Violation Hazardous Moving Violations (HMV)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Speeding 1804 1673 1980 1568 821
Carless & Imprudent 22 53 45 44 23
DWI 121 182 221 175 148
Other HMV 1948 2603 2070 1394 1116
Total HMV 3895 4511 4316 3181 2108
Violation Non-Hazardous Moving Violations
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Improper License 445 498 551 787 773
Leave the Scene of Accident 68 118 84 80 62
Seat Belt Violations 550 457 291 234 126
Other Non-HMV 629 727 789 539 444
Total Non-HMV 1692 1800 1715 1640 1405
Violation Parking Violations
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Improper Parking 1222 1521 1708 1239 1432
TRAFFIC SUMMONSES ISSUED
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STATISTICS
STREET CRASH DATA
Type of Street Crashes
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Other Non-Collision 12 15 20 22 7
Pedestrian 14 13 12 13 12
Parked Motor Vehicle 169 139 263 277 256
Railroad Train 0 0 0 0 0
Pedacycle 9 4 9 8 1
Animal 41 45 52 38 41
Fixed Object 275 234 231 271 245
Other Object 7 15 20 23 22
Moving Vehicle 1383 1456 1469 1429 1464
Unknown 0 0 1 0 0
MV on Other Roadway 0 0 0 0 0
Damage or Injury, Street Crashes
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Property Damage Only 1636 1702 1800 1864 1788
Injury Crashes 237 252 266 228 269
Fatal Crashes 0 0 4 4 1
Road Surface Conditions, Street Crashes
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Dry 1323 1196 1700 1576 1608
Wet 245 328 353 469 372
Snow, Ice 59 30 18 57 61
Other / Unknown 9 8 2 19 14
Mud 0 1 1 0 2
Water/Standing 0 0 0 2 0
Water/Moving 0 1 0 0 0
Slush 4 1 5 25 15
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STATISTICS
STREET CRASH DATA
Contributing Factors – Street Crashes
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Exceeding Speed Limit 10 8 9 17 13
Too Fast for Conditions 158 179 162 233 162
Improper Passing 27 38 34 32 14
Violation – Signal/Sign 93 108 94 105 98
Wrong Side of Road 13 8 8 10 8
Following Too Close 589 684 679 637 587
Improper Signal 10 3 2 3 3
Improper Backing 108 71 147 148 162
Improper Turn 91 77 80 83 78
Improper Lane Use/
Change
310 340 302 286 316
Wrong Way (One-Way) 0 3 0 2 1
Improper Start from Park 3 7 4 1 7
Improperly Parked 19 14 12 13 10
Vehicle Defects 28 15 24 14 15
Failed to Yield 322 321 357 347 347
Alcohol 57 70 64 54 48
Drugs 16 14 17 13 12
Physical Impairment 14 15 11 17 14
Inattention 340 391 286 270 396
No Contributing Factors 1754 1834 1807 1822 1798
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STATISTICS
HIGH CRASH DATA
High Crash LocaƟons # of Crashes
Mt. Auburn between William St. and Gordonville Rd. 49
Kingshighway between Themis and Independence St. 24
Broadway between Kingshighway and Walker St. 23
Kingshighway between William and Merriwether St. 23
Kingshighway between North Cape Rock and Kiwanis Dr. 21
High Injury LocaƟons (Injury and Fatal Crashes) # of Crashes
Mt. Auburn between William and Gordonville Rd. 5 injuries
Kingshighway between Themis St. and Independence St. 5 injuries
William St. between Sheridan and Plaza Way . 3 injuries
Lexington Ave. at Kingsway Dr. 3 injuries
Kingshighway between Golden Eagle Ct. and Mt. Auburn 3 injuries
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
E‐TickeƟng The Cape Girardeau City Council approved the expenditure for a new electronic ƟckeƟng system in 2014.
The Department conƟnues to move forward in purchasing 30 handheld devices that will speed up traffic stops while
reducing errors and saving Ɵme on data entry. ImplementaƟon of the new e‐ƟckeƟng system will be in the Spring of
2015.
Open Houses The City of Cape Girardeau contracted with FGM Architects for
a space needs assessment for the Police Department. AŌer extensive
meeƟngs and reviews, the final assessment was provided to the City of Cape
Girardeau. As a direct result, several open house events were conducted
during March of 2014 to raise community awareness on criƟcal facility needs.
At each event, officers from the Police Department’s many divisions were on
hand to speak with aƩendees and provide guided tours of the Police
Headquarters building.
Street Crimes Task Force 2014 proved to be a busy year for all local law
enforcement agencies in our region. The newly formed Street Crimes Task
Force went operaƟonal on April 25, 2014 but had been in the works for
months. Joining the new Task Force are officers from the Cape Girardeau
Police Department, Sikeston Department of Public Safety, Charleston Police
Department, Poplar Bluff Police Department, the Missouri State Highway
Patrol, SEMO Drug Task Force, and members of the Missouri NaƟonal Guard.
The prime focus of the Street Crimes Task Force is to roundup criminals on
their streets. OperaƟons are conducted during the weekend as needed, moving between Cape Girardeau, Sikeston,
Charleston, and Poplar Bluff. In 2014, 70 arrests were made and 36 summons/citaƟons were issued as a result from
the Street Crimes Task Force.
Coffee With Cops On August 20, 2014 the Department’s first ever Coffee with Cops
event took place at Mobil (Bi‐State) Convenience Store on Kingshighway. It was the first
of several informal events through the remainder of 2014 that allowed our officers to
answer quesƟons, listen to ciƟzen’s concerns, and get to know our community partners
while allowing members of the community to get to know our officers...all over a cup of
coffee that was on us! These events had posiƟve public feedback and it is an iniƟaƟve
we will conƟnue in 2015.
Anonymous Tip Line OŌen ciƟzens want to give informaƟon to the Police Department
but want to remain anonymous. An anonymous Ɵp line was launched on September 9,
2014 to allow ciƟzens to call in anonymously to provide criminal informaƟon
(573‐339‐6313). The phone line rings at the police staƟon but shows as coming from a private caller.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Cape Girardeau Police Department employees were acƟve in charity events
throughout 2014. Some of the more notable events our employees
parƟcipated in are listed below:
Special Olympics (Polar Plunge & Torch Run) The Polar Plunge is one of the
many events hosted by law enforcement to benefit their charity of choice—
the Special Olympics. The annual Polar Plunge was held on February 1, 2014.
Several officers donned costumes and swimwear and took a chilly dip into
Lake BouƟn.
Our officers are among 750 law enforcement officers state‐wide who
parƟcipated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in
2014. The run raises funds and awareness for the Missouri Special Olympics,
which were held in May.
NaƟonal Night Out On August 5, 2014, the Department along with other
local law enforcement agencies partnered with Target to host NaƟonal Night
Out. Free Child ID kits and free Target acƟvity bags were given to parƟcipants.
Police officers and different patrol vehicles were onsite for the public to see.
“The Bravest Wear Pink” Campaign In October 2014, the Cape Girardeau
Public Safety partnered with SoutheastHealth in the “The Bravest Wear Pink”
campaign. The Cape Girardeau Police Department went pink during the
month and our employees parƟcipated in a variety of events throughout the
month in support of breast cancer awareness.
Shop With A Hero Many of our officers took the Ɵme out of their busy
schedules around the Christmas season to parƟcipate in this wonderful event.
Each child receives an amount of money to spend as they wish. Our officers
not only helped in the teaching of the true meaning of Christmas, but also
gave the children a posiƟve experience with police.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fire Sales Tax & Public Safety Trust Fund Cape Girardeau is fortunate to have outstanding public safety personnel
helping to protect its more than 38,000 residents and esƟmated 100,000+ person dayƟme populaƟon. To maintain
criƟcal services for our ciƟzens, we need to provide public safety personnel with adequate faciliƟes and vehicles.
The first Fire Tax approved by voters in 2004 was a one‐quarter of one percent sales tax to fund fire and police
department expenses. Half that revenue source, which is one‐eighth of one percent, is permanent and used for oper‐
aƟng expenses. The other half expired December 31, 2014 and has been used for capital improvements associated
with the fire and police departments. On November 4, 2014 voters renewed the tax unƟl 2035.
The revenue generated from this 1/8‐cent sales tax renewal is expected to be $1.2 million per year. Half the funding
will be used for faciliƟes and the other half will be used to replace exisƟng fire apparatus and police vehicles as
needed, as shown below.
Vehicles and Apparatus ($600,000 per year)
Maintain public safety vehicle replacement within industry standards.
* Replace Fire apparatus every 10‐15 years as needed
* Replace Police vehicles every 7‐10 years as needed
FaciliƟes ($600,000 per year)
* RenovaƟons to Fire StaƟons 1 and 2
* Replace Fire StaƟon 4
* Contribute to replacement of Police StaƟon
Casino Revenue Commitment
Commiƫng Fire Tax funds to faciliƟes and vehicles would require casino funds be reserved to fund these prioriƟes:
* Radio interoperability: $610,000 (from this fiscal year and next)
* Security addiƟon at Emergency OperaƟons Center: $100,000
* Police StaƟon funding: $2.8 million
Summary of Police StaƟon Funding Sources
Since the Fire Tax cannot cover the enƟre Police StaƟon, the following recaps how a replacement Police facility could
be funded with the renewal of the Fire Tax is as follows:
Restaurant Tax: $4.2 million
Fire Tax: $4.0 million
Casino Funds: $2.8 million
Note these are preliminary project esƟmates that account for today’s esƟmates, financing costs, and flexibility for 21 years. All
funds will support criƟcal needs in public safety.
Cape Girardeau Police Department 2014 Annual Report 39
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fire Tax — Promised and Delivered
$1+ million per year for ongoing Public Safety operaƟons
* Provided compeƟƟve compensaƟon adjustment for public safety personnel
* Grant match for three firefighters
* Emergency CommunicaƟons Division (911)
$1+ million per year for Public Safety capital expenses (Expired 1/8‐cent tax)
* Fire FaciliƟes: Relocated Fire StaƟon #3 adding CommunicaƟons (911) Center and Emergency
OperaƟons Center; renovaƟons at Fire StaƟon #1 and #4, replaced roof on Fire StaƟon #2
* Fire Apparatus: 3 new pumper fire trucks, 1 new ladder truck, 1 plaƞorm ladder truck was refurbished
and later replaced with a used plaƞorm ladder truck, new 4x4 fire truck, 1 new rescue boat
* Fire Equipment: Replaced self‐contained breathing apparatus, replaced jaws of life equipment
* RenovaƟons to the Police Department facility
* Police Vehicles: replacement of police cars
* Replaced public safety communicaƟons equipment
* Replaced public safety personal protecƟve equipment
Holding Cell RenovaƟon Project—2009
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
One SRT Shield $ 4,641.00
One SRT Shield $ 2,285.00
Twelve Vest Plates for SRT $ 4,994.00
Turn Key Mobile Computer & Install $ 9,521.00
Upgrading 11 Camera Units $ 5,137.00
Emergency HVAC Repair for PD $ 1,417.00
Motorola XTS 2500 Radio $ 2,309.00
Motorola Mobile Radios $ 10,440.00
BAT Van—Grant $ 50,000.00
2014 Cape Girardeau Police Department Grants
Team Spirit $180,300.00
School Resource Officers (x4) $129,870.00
Safe CommuniƟes $ 80,500.00
Airport Security Officers (TSA Grant) $ 31,423.00
Various Traffic Safety OverƟme Grants $ 23,500.00
ProtecƟve Vests Grant Approximately $ 1,000.00
STEP Enforcement Grants $ Unknown
These are short‐term grants (usually a few to several days) for traffic enforcement. They are usually approved a few months in
advance and we do not know if they will be available next fiscal year.
FY 2014‐2015 Capital Equipment Purchases:
(Over $1,000 & 1+ year life)
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Police Cars (fully equipped)
25 Police Vehicles FY 2005 $508,445
8 Police Vehicles FY 2006 $173,306
8 Police Vehicles FY 2007 $184,259
8 Police Vehicles FY 2008 $192,545
7 Police Vehicles FY 2009 $164,996
7 Police Vehicles FY 2010 $168,467
7 Police Vehicles FY 2011 $150,561
7 Police Vehicles FY 2012 $174,052
7 Police Vehicles FY 2013 $174,623
7 Police Vehicles FY 2014 $180,283
Police Building Improvements
Police HQ HVAC Replacement $211,267
Police HQ Brick Restoration $104,168
Replacement of Garage Door $ 2,296
Building Video Upgrade $ 3,540
Remodeling $ 635
Training Room AV Equipment $ 9,159
Remodeling of rooms at HQ $ 38,445
New Camera System $ 10,315
New Cabinets, Push Button Locks,
Door Closures, & Remodeling $ 8,435
Cameras in Jail, Booking & Outside $ 6,466
Camera System for Interview Rooms $ 5,275
Frederick Street Property & Modular Offices
Demolish Buildings $ 12, 410
Retaining Wall on Frederick St. $ 18,257
Miscellaneous Maintenance $ 1,824
Modular Office Building $115, 713
25 S. Frederick Maintenance $ 5,161
Covered Walkway $ 1,400
In June of 2004 the voters of Cape Girardeau passed a 1/4 cent Sales Tax by an overwhelming majority of 82%. The tax will generate an estimated $10 million in revenue over 10
years for the purchase of Public Safety vehicles and operating equipment as well as for maintaining and building facilities. These expenditures are being tracked through the Public
Safety Trust Fund. Below are expenditures that have been made from this fund by the Police Department.
Cape Girardeau Police Department Trust Fund Expenditures through 2014
Police Equipment
46 Tasers $ 40,093
40 Portable Radio Batteries $ 3,060
4 Radio Units $ 9,255
11 Portable Radios $ 24,118
2 Mobile Radios $ 6,097
11 Ballistic SRT Helmets $ 2,888
11 SRT Portable Radio Headsets $ 7,700
16 Patrol Rifles $ 12,080
4 Mobile Radios $ 12,269
12 Shotguns $ 6,357
32 Patrol Rifles $ 25,440
4 Mobile Radios $ 12,270
3 XTL 5000 Mobile Radios $ 9,461
11 DPM Machine Guns $ 15,849
6 LED Light Bars $ 7,176
5 LED Light Bars $ 5,980
7 XTL 5000 Mobile Radios $ 27,151
7 Trunked Radios $ 27,150
5 LED Light Bars $ 6,075
Glock Trade-In/Upgrade $ 5,150
77 Tactical Holsters $ 4,988
77 Streamlights $ 6,619
Light Box $ 1,560
Gun Vaults $ 7,149
Partitions for Ford Explorers $ 1,068
K-9 Kennel for new K-9 SUV $ 3,995
Speakers for New Vehicles $ 2,000
Removal & Installation of Equipment
in new vehicles $ 5,000
SRT Shield $ 2,285
SRT Shield $ 4,641
12 Tactical Ballistic
Vest Plates $ 4,994
K-9 Kennel $ 3,581
Computer Hardware $ 9,521
Emergency Light Bars
for Vehicles $ 3,260
6 Custom Lock Box $ 9,750
Cabinets w/Lift System
Upgrade Camera Sys. $24,037
12 Tactical Ballistic
Vest Plates for SRT $ 4,994
1 SRT Shield $ 4,641
1 SRT Shield $ 2,285
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $2,998,353
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IN MEMORIAM
On March 30, 2014, the Cape Girardeau Police Department lost a member of our family.
Assistant Chief Roger Fields died at a local hospital from a complex medical condiƟon.
Assistant Chief Fields served the Department for 26 years, starƟng in April 1988 and was
promoted to Assistant Chief on January 17, 2009. He served as Interim Chief of Police from
July 2012 to July 2013.
Assistant Chief Fields was a graduate of Woodland High School in Marble Hill, Missouri and
Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal jusƟce. He
received a CerƟficaƟon of CompleƟon from Northwestern University Center for Public
Safety, School of Police Staff and Command. He served on the Cape Girardeau County SALT
CommiƩee, SEMO Drug Task Force, Cape Girardeau and Bollinger County Major Case
Squad, and the United Way. He was also the coordinator of the Annual Law Enforcement
Memorial, past board member of the Safe House for Women, member of the Chamber of
Commerce, a member of the InfecƟous Disease Task Force through the County Health
Department, and past Community Caring Council Board of Directors.
More than 100 friends, family members, and colleagues gathered at Cape County Park North on October 13, 2014 to
honor Assistant Chief Fields for his good humor and dedicaƟon to the badge. SALT gathered donaƟons and worked
with Cape Girardeau County officials to construct a monument that now rests near a large American flag and a few
steps away from the plaque and etched panels recognizing fallen Southeast Missouri police officers killed in the line of
duty. A proclamaƟon read by Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger commended Assistant Chief Fields for his
commitment to “honoring the memory of the 48 police officers from this area who gave their life while performing
their duty,” as well as his “dedicaƟon to the family members of those fallen heroes.” The memorial features a
reflecƟon bench and a rock, which many praised because of its representaƟon of Assistant Chief Fields’ steadfastness
and strength. The stone also has a plaque with a photo of Assistant Chief Fields and a brief message on his work with
SALT and his passion for law enforcement. The bench is engraved with the SALT emblem and the phrase, “Because of
Roger the badge shines brighter.”
Assistant Chief Fields touched the life of everyone that knew him. His absence is, and will conƟnue to be, greatly felt in
the Department. He will Never Be ForgoƩen.
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Council-Manager Government
Mayor Mr. Harry E. Rediger
Clerk Mrs. Gayle Conrad
Council Members:
Ward 1: Mr. Joseph Uzoaru
Ward 2: Mrs. Shelly Moore
Ward 3: Mr. Victor Gunn
Ward 4: Dr. Loretta Schneider
Ward 5: Mr. Mark Lanzotti
Ward 6: Dr. Wayne Bowen
City Manager Mr. Scott A. Meyer
Commissioned Personnel: 75
Full Time Civilian Personnel: 18
2014 Calls for Service: 50,473
FY 2014 Police Budget: $6,978,780
City Website: http://www.cityofcapegirardeau.org
Email: police@cityofcape.org
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