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Vision: Respect | Education | Diversity | Service | Accountability
Teamwork | Innovation | Integrity | Leadership
CAPE GIRARDEAU HIGHLIGHTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
“Nestled along the western banks of the mighty Mississippi River, you’ll find Cape
Girardeau, Missouri, a community rich in history and heritage. For more than 250 years,
people have been drawn to Cape Girardeau and the river on which it lies.
...Whether hiking through a state park, enjoying a theater production, walking across a
covered bridge, shopping for antiques, visiting area wineries, viewing murals that stretch
the entire length of the downtown area, making memories at one of our family friendly
attractions, or stepping back in time at any number of historical sites, you’ll discover
everything that can be found...only in Cape Girardeau.”
-Cape Girardeau Convention & Visitors Bureau
233 Miles of Streets | 28.49 Square Miles | Population: 39,167
Administration 5
Operations Bureau 7
Patrol Division 8
Criminal Investigations 12
Detective Division
Scientific Investigations
Professional Standards
Major Case Squad
Special Operations 17
Community Service Officers
School Resource Officers
Nuisance Abatement
Traffic Unit
Support Services Bureau 21
Personnel 23
Auxiliary Services 26
Records Unit
Communications Unit
Operations Support 29
Jail
Police Fleet
Uniform & Equipment
Training & Community Affairs 32
Training Unit
Media Relations/Social Media
Crime Prevention
Safe Communities
Accomplishments 40
Public Safety Trust Fund 47
Public Safety Foundation 48
Statistics 49
Final Roll Call 60
Cape Girardeau Police Department
40 South Sprigg Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573-335-6621
Email: police@cityofcape.org
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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 effective
relationships 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 innovative strategies to improve working conditions and policing programs in order to
enhance our service. We will continually strive toward community problem solving and
accountability.
We will, through concerted efforts, improve the overall quality of life in our community.
We will, through concerted effort, improve the overall quality of life in our community
MISSION STATEMENT
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CHIEF’S MESSAGE
2015 was a difficult one for our
profession both nationally and right
here in our own state of Missouri.
Policing and those who wear the
uniform have been under increased
scrutiny and, in many instances, attack.
I am filled with immense pride to be
leading a group of sworn officers and
civilians who are committed to
providing services to our citizens
professionally, compassionately and in
keeping with our mission, vision, and
core value. The collaborative approach
to policing our community with our
community stands out as a model for
other communities.
We did face some troubling increases
in crime in 2015, most notably
automobile thefts, which were up
nearly 50%. To address this, we have
started several initiatives to target high
crime areas during time periods that
our analysis indicate are most
commonly prone to crime. We will
continue to work with our partners in
the community to address preventative
measures.
On a national level, policing
professionals predicted a spike in
violent crimes for 2015. Because of the
work we’ve done to build relationships
with our community, I can report to you
that the Cape Girardeau experience is
not the same. In 2015, we saw a
decrease in murders by 50%, robberies
by 7%, and aggravated assaults by
2%.
We have placed a heavy emphasis on
relationships and communication this
past year. Through efforts like our
neighborhood roll calls, National Night
Out, enhanced social media efforts, and
many other initiatives, we have
strengthened our relationship with you,
our community. While we are proud of
that, we recognize that it is not merely a
program or an event, but a commitment
to community that will continue to build
up these bonds.
On behalf of the dedicated men and
women of the Cape Girardeau Police
Department, I am pleased to present
you with our 2015 annual report. We
look forward to another year of
dedicated service to our community and
citizens. -Chief Wes Blair
Wes Blair, Chief of Police
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Pictured L to R: Sara Nenninger, Administrative Assistant—Office of the Chief of Police
Chief Wes Blair
Lieutenant Brad Smith, Special Operations Division
Assistant Chief Mark Majoros, Operations Bureau
Assistant Chief Jack Wimp, Support Services Bureau
Lieutenant Barry Hovis, Operations Support Division
Lieutenant Rodney Barker, Patrol Division
Lieutenant Don Perry, Detective Division
Lieutenant J.R. Davis, Auxiliary Services Division
Ashley Koehler, Administrative Secretary—Support Services Bureau
“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
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
CAPE GIRARDEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUTHORIZED STAFF POSITIONS
The only notable change in our organizational chart during 2015 was the
appointment and transfer of Sergeant Adam Glueck to the Training &
Community Affairs Division after the resignation of Sergeant Jason Selzer in
May 2015.
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Operations Bureau
Bureau Commander:
Assistant Chief Mark Majoros
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Patrol Officers are the backbone of the Department. The Cape Girardeau Police
Department provides around-the-clock police services with officers typically working
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Each platoon has two patrol
officers assigned as the “6:00 car” to assist in covering calls at the change-of-shift.
The City is divided into four patrol areas or zones. All four zones are staffed full-
time.
Cape Girardeau police officers are a group of dedicated men and women with a
wide range of ages and years of experience. A typical day in the life of a patrol
officer may include: Patrol, traffic enforcement, responding to alarms, assisting
citizens, providing traffic control at accident or fire scenes, preparing detailed
reports, making arrests, attending training, providing security at public meetings,
recovering lost property, conducting business and bar checks, and many, many
other tasks. Our officers proactively patrol in neighborhoods and in our business
areas to deter crime and improve our visibility.
PATROL DIVISION
Division Supervisor:
Lt. Rodney Barker
Calls for Service: 56,387
Written Reports: 9,277
Arrests: 2,119
Juveniles Cited: 303
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The Cape Girardeau Police Department’s Canine Unit is attached to the Patrol
Division. The Unit utilizes two highly trained dogs, who along with their handlers,
make up a unique team responsible for building searches and suspect searches as
well as narcotic detection and tracking. Weekly training for the dogs and handlers is
mandatory in order for the police dogs to continue to be one of the most effective
and diverse tools utilized in police work today.
CANINE UNIT
Pictured L to R: K9 Officer Roy Rahn and Reno; K9 Corporal Bryan Blanner and Schupo
2015 Stats Rahn/Reno Blanner/
Schupo
Total
Vehicle Search
Drugs found
27 28 55
21 8 29
Narcotics search (building)
Drugs found
9 15 24
3 5 8
Building Search (person) 2 7 9
Tracking 5 6 11
Public Demo 4 6 10
Crowd Control 0 0 0
Officer Assist 7 15 22
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PATROL PLATOONS
B Platoon
Platoon Supervisor: Sergeant Darren Estes
A Platoon
Platoon Supervisor: Sergeant Keith Green
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PATROL PLATOONS
D Platoon
Platoon Supervisor: Sergeant Richard Schmidt
C Platoon
Platoon Supervisor: Sergeant Joey Hann
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The Detective Division is composed
of specific crime specialists. The
Division is staffed by a Detective
Commander, Detective Sergeant,
two Detective Corporals, five
Detectives, two Narcotic
Investigators, and one Property and
Evidence Technician/Clerk. The
Detective Division is responsible for
investigating serious crimes against
persons as well as property crimes,
normally referred to as Part 1
Crimes. The Detectives work closely with other divisions of the Department as well as
other law enforcement agencies to solve cases.
*It should be noted that the 39.5% clearance rate for 2015 includes the total number of
cases cleared during 2015.
DETECTIVE DIVISION
Division Supervisor:
Lt. Don Perry
Cases Assigned: 924
Clearance Rate: 39.5%*
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SIU is attached to the Detective Division and is comprised of
two employees; one supervisory Corporal and one civilian
Property and Evidence Technician/Clerk. This Unit 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 our officers. In
addition to the two personnel assigned to this Unit, each patrol platoon is assigned
two evidence technicians. These evidence technicians are trained in a variety of
specialized investigative techniques. Our evidence technicians use cutting-edge
technology to recover DNA and fingerprint evidence and they are highly trained in the
preservation of the evidence. The Unit works closely with the Missouri State Highway
Patrol’s Crime Laboratory and other local agencies.
In 2015, officers submitted in
excess of 3,000 articles of
evidence. This translates to
an average of approximately
8-9 articles of evidence
being submitted daily, 365
days a year.
In 2015, the Cape Girardeau Police Department was fortunate to send four evidence
technician officers to a two-week Crime Scene School. Officer Hawkins and Officer
Hellmann attended the school in Johnson County, Kansas, and in the fall of 2015,
Officer Owens and Officer Ortmann attended the school in Kansas City, Missouri.
During the two-week course, officers are instructed on a multitude of various
techniques of scene processing which include crime scene photography, crime scene
processing, evidence identification, collection and packaging, latent fingerprint
processing, impression evidence, note-taking and report writing, bloodstain pattern
documentation, and bullet path and impact analysis. Once officers complete this
rigorous 80-hour class of instruction, they are competent to process scenes as minor
as property damage or major crime scenes such as a homicide. The training and
experiences officers gain from attending this school are invaluable to them.
Currently, eight of the nine officers assigned to the Evidence Unit have received this
training with the remaining officer attending the Crime Scene School in March/April of
2016.
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION UNIT (SIU)
2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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The Scientific Investigation Unit has been fortunate to secure funding for nine new DSLR
cameras to be used in the field. A total of $4500.00 was secured from the JAG Grant and
allowed the Department to replace our aging fleet of Nikon D80/90 DSLRs. The D80/90
cameras have been in service for nearly 8 years and over time have fulfilled their duties. Each
camera has been exposed to hundreds of thousands of photographs and has exceeded the
longevity expectations with the everyday use and often times unfavorable conditions. Nikon
Corporation has proved to produce a reliable and rugged product and thus the new cameras
purchased are of the same brand, Nikon D3300s.
In March of 2015, after nearly two years of planning and hundreds of man-hours, the Cape
Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad (MCS) completed a fully operational Mobile
Evidence Response Trailer. The Evidence Response Trailer was voted on by the members of
the CLERF Board and, in turn, awarded the MCS nearly $55,000.00 in funding.
The Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad is comprised of six agencies which
include the Cape Girardeau Police Department, Cape County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State
Highway Patrol, Jackson Police Department, the Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office, and the
Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety.
The Evidence Response Trailer is a 20’ Tandem Axle enclosed Featherlite trailer purchased
from Mouser Steel out of Patton, Missouri. The Evidence Response Trailer has been outfitted
with two a/c units, extensive lighting inside and out, multiple receptacles, a drop down gate
and side door for access, and the ability to be powered by either shore power or portable
power such as a generator.
The shelving units inside the trailer were custom built out of aluminum to department-
specifications by FGR Mechanical out of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The Evidence Response
Trailer can be powered at remote sites by use of a portable Generac 10,000kw generator that
was purchased from Preferred Maintenance out of Cape Girardeau County.
The Evidence Response Trailer houses all the needed material for processing and packaging
a crime scene which ranges from sterile swabs, bags, metal detectors, digital cameras, to
thermal imaging capabilities. The majority of the supplies was purchased from Arrowhead
Forensics out of Lenexa, Kansas. Other suppliers include but are not limited to: Menards,
Pelican Products, Best Buy, Sam’s Club, and Walmart.
The cost of the MCS Evidence Response Trailer is as follows:
Trailer: $26,275.00
+Materials and Equipment: $27,210.00
Total Cost: $53,485.00
SIU ACCOMPLISHMENTS (continued)
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The Professional Standards Investigation Unit is attached to the Detective Division
and is staffed by the Commander of the Detective Division. Professional Standards
Investigations are conducted when complaints of possible violations of Department
standards, written directive, City policy, or applicable Civil Service Rules.
These allegations may include, but are not limited to: Complaints of bias based on
profiling, excessive force, alleged corruption, insubordination, breach of civil rights,
false arrest, and other allegations of serious misconduct.
2015 Investigations and Findings:
Professional Standards Investigations: Citizen Complaints:
No. of Investigations: 8 No. of Investigations: 5
No. of Employees Investigated: 9 No. of Employees Investigated: 7
Findings of Misconduct: 6 Findings of Misconduct: 0
No. of Unfounded Investigations: 2 No. of Unfounded Investigations: 5
Findings of Misconduct result in disciplinary actions that may include, but are not limited to: Written
Reprimand, Suspension Without Pay, and/or Termination of Employment.
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 dissatisfied with
our performance. When we receive allegations of employee misconduct, we thoroughly
investigate the incident to determine the appropriate response.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS UNIT
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June 29, 2015: Drive-by shooting at 401 S. Hanover in which Paige Smith was critically injured
after being shot in the head. Ms. Smith was sitting on the home’s porch with two other women
when the shooting occurred. She was the only person injured when several shots were fired
from a vehicle. Three juveniles were taken into custody in connection with this incident. Ms.
Smith survived her injuries.
October 6, 2015: Howard Smith, Jr., a 42 year old Cape Girardeau resident, was found lying
on a slight embankment in the yard at 911 Ranney. No arrest has been made in this case,
however, a person of interest has been developed.
November 15, 2015: Quinton Combs was found lying in the 500-block of S. Frederick Street
from injuries sustained from an apparent gunshot wound. Mr. Combs was taken to a local
hospital where he was pronounced dead. During the course of this investigation, information
was developed that up to 60 individuals were present in the area at the time of the shooting.
None of those individuals called with information. Multiple witnesses were interviewed; many of
them multiple times, however they refused to cooperate in the investigation. No arrest has
been made in the Combs’ homicide, however, a person of interest has been developed and
investigators continue to aggressively pursue this lead.
Several employees of the Cape Girardeau Police Department serve on the Cape
Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad (MCS) in addition to their positions
within the Department. The MCS was initiated 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 detectives from six law enforcement agencies has worked 52
cases. Assistant Chief Mark Majoros currently serves as the MCS Commander.
MAJOR CASE SQUAD
2015 MAJOR CASE SQUAD ACTIVATIONS
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The Special Operations Division oversees a variety of specialized units, projects, and
events. Units in this Division include the Traffic Unit, Community Service Unit, the
School Resource Officers, Nuisance Abatement, and Airport Security.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Community policing initiatives have been developed nationwide by local governments
in an effort to help improve the quality of life. Community policing is a philosophy in
which the community and law enforcement collectively decide what local and
neighborhood problems are and what resources can be used to address them.
Patrolman Mike Kidd and Patrolman Cody Farrow are assigned as Community
Service Officers and 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.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Four officers are assigned to the
Cape Girardeau Public School
District and provide a forum
through which students, parents,
faculty, and law enforcement
officers can become better
acquainted and, as a result,
continue mutual respect for one
another. These officers are
involved in activities such as
conducting classroom
presentations, coordination of
group discussions with students
in the area of mutual concern,
patrolling school premises and
surrounding areas to reduce
loitering and prevent criminal
activity as well as stimulate
student involvement in crime
prevention programs.
Pictured L to R:
Ptlm. Tim Carlisle; Ptlm. Tora Angle;
Ptlm. Kevin Wehrle; Cpl. Joe Tado
AIRPORT SECURITY
Since May 2002, the Department has
been in contract with the Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) to provide
security at the Cape Girardeau Regional
Airport. Officers are assigned to provide
security for screening passengers and
luggage.
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NUISANCE ABATEMENT
The Nuisance Abatement Unit is
compromised of a full-time supervisor, three
full-time Nuisance Abatement Officers, and a
part-time Nuisance Abatement Officer. They
are responsible for the many aspects of the
Unit which includes animal control issues, lit-
ter, disabled vehicles, quality of life issues,
and other health and nuisance abatement is-
sues.
Note: Vehicles, illegal parking, signs, etc.
were all previously classified under Zoning.
Classification of these types of incidents
changed in 2014 so every type of incident the
Department handles could be noted. In these
statistics, Zoning incidents are now classified
as issues Nuisance Abatement handles at
the request of other City Departments.
Pictured L to R: Ptlm. Ty Metzger, Supervisor;
Abatement Officer Zach Lewis; Abatement Officer
Ross Politte; Abatement Officer Dylan Jenkins;
Abatement Officer Shannon Truxel
Animals 3,890
Warnings Issued 3426
Summons Issued 64
Trash 1,142
Warnings Issued 520
Summons Issued 12
Zoning 2
Warnings Issued 1
Summons Issued 0
Weeds 1,126
Warnings Issued 517
Summons Issued 1
Nuisance 636
Warning Issued 305
Summons Issued 10
Signs 94
Warning Issued 8
Summons Issued 2
Parking 2,022
Warning Issued 531
Summons Issued 787
Miscellaneous 315
Vehicles 309
Warnings 141
Summons 4
Graffiti 3
Warnings 1
Summons 0
Total Calls 9,839 (↑916)
Total Warnings 2,450 (↑800)
Total Summons 880 (↓33)
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TRAFFIC UNIT
The Traffic Unit is one of the most visible units that the
motoring public has contact with. Goals include ensuring
the expeditious flow of traffic and compliance with local,
state and federal laws. This is accomplished by utilizing
several different approaches, including a combination of
public education and enforcement efforts. Within the Traffic
Unit, officers have advanced expertise in technical collision investigation, collision
reconstruction, and drug recognition enforcement. The Traffic Unit also assists in
the coordination of “Click It Or Ticket It” campaigns, DWI enforcement, Hazardous
Moving Violations (HMV), as well as special events including parades or 5K events.
In September 2015, Patrolman Tim Guemmer completed all phases of the Drug
Evaluation and Classification Program’s training requirements for certification. He is
now one of four DREs in our area skilled in detecting and identifying persons under
the influence of drugs and in identifying the category of drugs causing the
impairment.
The average staffing for the Traffic Unit is six full-time officers and one sergeant.
There is currently one Traffic Officer that is certified through the Missouri Safety
Center as a crash reconstructionist. There are plans to send another Traffic Officer
to Crash Investigation and Reconstruction school in 2016.
Unit Supervisor:
Sgt. Kevin Orr
Crashes: 2,177
Total Citations: 4,048
Pictured L to R: Ptlm. David Valentine, Ptlm. Jay Freeman, Ptlm. Matt Peters,
Ptlm. Tim Guemmer, Cpl. Jason Jurgens, Sgt. Kevin Orr
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Support Services Bureau
Bureau Commander:
Assistant Chief Jack Wimp
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The Support Services Bureau is a group of highly skilled professional
men and women who provide a varied array of essential services to the
Cape Girardeau Police Department and our community. As the name
suggests, one of the primary functions is providing support to our
Department. This support takes a variety of forms ranging from
Communications, Records and Training Units, the Jail, police supply
and fleet services to being responsible for hiring processes, employee
personnel records, and payroll as well as all of the Department’s finance
functions. While not as visible as our uniformed officers, these
employees play an equally important role in the delivery of police
services to the community members and visitors of Cape Girardeau.
SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
2015 AT A GLANCE
Completed four Patrolman hiring processes:
January 2015: 28 applications, 5 hired from this process
May 2015: 31 applications, 2 hired from this process
July 2015: 28 applications, 3 hired from this process
October 2015: 19 applications, 6 hired from this process
Completed three Jailer hiring processes:
March 2015: 19 applications, 1 hired from this process
July 2015: 18 applications, 1 hired from this process
September 2015: 13 applications, 1 hired from this process
Completed one Communicator hiring process:
October 2015: 16 applications, 1 hired from this process (part-time)
Passed Federal audit from the Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education—Veteran’s Education and Training in November 2015.
PERSONNEL
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The most important asset of the Cape Girardeau Police Department is our staff. Our
Department is filled with talented and experienced individuals who hold many advanced
certifications and degrees. Currently, 46% of our officers hold a Bachelors or Masters
degree.
With an average of 10 years of service and average age of 39 years, their diversity and
experience provides a balance of appropriate performance and preparation for the
future.
The Cape Girardeau Police Department prides itself in having competent, capable, and
relentless members. Employees serve extended productive careers which provides
stability for the Department and a wealth of experience. We salute their dedication as
they move through their career.
OUR PERSONNEL
Years of Service # of Members
0‐5 years 39
6‐10 years 9
11‐15 years 13
16‐20 years 7
21‐25 years 2
26‐30 years 5
Over 30 years 4
Age # of Members
21‐25 years 6
26‐30 years 19
31‐35 years 13
36‐40 years 10
41‐45 years 9
46‐50 years 4
Over 50 years 18
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Ptlm. Joshua Gregory, January 26
Nuisance Abatement Officer Ross Politte, February 2
Communicator Logan Eddleman, February 4
Ptlm. Amanda Rhodes, March 30
Ptlm. Aaron Goins, June 1
Ptlm. Joshua Potts, July 6
Ptlm. Gabriel Yoder, August 3
Jailer Kindal McCall, August 10
Ptlm. Chris Close, August 14
Ptlm. Justin Albright, August 14 (part time)
Ptlm. Jerry Neels, August 14 (part time)
Jailer Amy Johnson, October 12
Ptlm. Nicholas Becker, November 2
Ptlm. Zachary Farley, November 2
Ptlm. David Weidenbenner, November 2
Jailer Matthew Tisher, December 7
Ptlm. Shaun Alsdorf, December 28
Ptlm. Nelson Tillman, December 28
Ptlm. Aaron Bennett, December 28
PERSONNEL CHANGES
NEW HIRES
Sergeant Keith Green, May 18
(Reassigned from Detective Division to Patrol Division /
A Platoon Supervisor)
PROMOTIONS
Corporal Jason Jurgens, May 30
(Remains in Traffic Unit)
Corporal Jeffrey Lucas, September 12
(Remains in Detective Division)
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Each year, the Chief of Police accepts
nominations for Employee of the Year. The
distinction is one of great honor at the
Department, as several people are usually
nominated each year for very worthy efforts.
The 2015 recipient is Patrolman James
Zeidler. Patrolman Zeidler has served in the
Patrol Division for all 8 years of his career.
In Patrolman Zeidler’s nomination, it states:
“Patrolman Zeidler consistently performs his
duties in a very professional manner. He is
attentive to detail when processing scenes for
evidence. He is respected by his peers and
looked to for advice by younger officers.”
Patrolman Zeidler’s attention to detail while
processing crime scenes was evident during a
kidnapping investigation in May, 2015. He was tasked with processing the victim’s
vehicle and ultimately located a latent fingerprint on the under side of a door handle
that led to identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect. Patrolman Zeidler
received a letter of commendation from the St. Louis Division of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation for his outstanding work performance while assisting in the
kidnapping case. The letter, in part, reads: “The professional and dedication shown
by Patrolman Zeidler contributed to the success of this conviction.”
“Patrolman Zeidler is well-respected by members of the Department and is often
the go-to officer on his platoon,” said Chief Wes Blair. “He is well-versed in
evidence collection and is often called upon to handle evidence collection for major
crimes. He is a tremendous asset to our Department.”
For the reasons stated, Patrolman Zeidler was rightfully chosen as our 2015
Employee of the Year, and we admire all he does for our organization and the
community we serve.
2015 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
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The Records Unit of the Cape Girardeau Police Department is a civilian support unit
consisting of four full-time Records Clerks and one Records Supervisor. The clerical
staff performs general record maintenance and data entry for the Department. The
Records Division is primarily responsible for processing all traffic tickets, incident,
accident, traffic, and criminal offense reports.
The Records Unit handles a large number of requests for reports from the public and
requests for background checks. The Unit is also responsible for submitting
statistical data to the state government regarding criminal activity and arrest
information.
In 2015, the Records Unit upgraded Laserfiche storage and the ability to send
reports through email to customers or other agencies.
The Records Unit processed 9,277 police reports plus numerous supplemental
reports in 2015.
AUXILIARY SERVICES DIVISION
Division Supervisor:
Lt. J. R. Davis
Records
Communications
Special Response Team
The Auxiliary Services Division was formed in 2014 after the
Department acquired the Communications Unit from the
Fire Department. The Division is overseen by an officer
holding the rank of Lieutenant. There are two distinct
functions within this Division—the Communications Unit and
the Records Unit.
RECORDS UNIT
Pictured L to R: Records Clerk Tammy DeSpain; Records Supervisor Lori Vandeven,
Records Clerk Janet Hahn; Records Clerk Caylea Rhodes;
Records Clerk Marlena Conner
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The Cape Girardeau Public Safety Communications Unit is the nerve center and life-
line of the Police Department. Operating seven days a week, 24 hours a day, the
Communications Unit has the responsibility to answer all 911 emergency and non-
emergency calls coming into the center. Our Communicators are responsible for
deploying the appropriate police and fire units throughout the city in response to
these calls.
The Unit is staffed with 12 trained full-time Public Safety Communicators, three per
diem Communicators, two per diem call-takers, and a civilian communications
manager. Each Communicator plays a vital part in the overall mission of the
Cape Girardeau Police Department.
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT
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The Special Response Team, commonly known as SWAT, is a group of
highly trained tactical officers designed for deployment during critical
incidents. These incidents include, but are not limited to, hostage situations,
barricaded subjects, high-risk search warrants, high profile escorts, and
crowd control.
Members of the Special Response Team serve on a voluntary, part-time
basis. They train a minimum of eight hours per month in addition to the
critical incident operations throughout the year. There are currently 12
special response operators, three paramedics, one auxiliary member, and
one commander.
SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM
SRT Commander:
Lt. J.R. Davis
2015 Deployments: 10
2014 Deployments: 13
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OPERATIONS SUPPORT DIVISION
JAIL UNIT
The Cape Girardeau Police Department houses a 29
bed, direct-supervision jail facility used primarily to
house prisoners awaiting municipal trial or serving time
for municipal ordinance violations. During the 2015
calendar year, the jail was operated by six full-time
jailers (this includes the additional three Jailers
approved by the City Council for the 2015-2016 fiscal
budget in June 2015).
Designated prisoners are allowed to perform
community service work in order to pay fines to the City
of Cape Girardeau.
The table represents the demographic data relating to
prisoners housed in 2015.
Division Supervisor:
Lt. Barry Hovis
Jail
Fleet
Equipment & Property
Licensing Services
Jail Nurse Reduces
Medical Calls
In early 2015, the Cape
Girardeau Police Department
contracted with a nursing
service to assess inmates.
While their work is limited—
they can check vital signs,
blood sugar problems, and
administer limited medications
- they make a huge
difference. A nurse is on-staff
four hours over the course of
two jail visits weekly. Under
the contract, on-site visits by
a medical physician is made
every 21 days for any long-
term inmates that have
ongoing medical problems.
Subjects complaining of
medical issues upon arrest
are assessed using a
medical checklist. After
completing the checklist, the
form indicates whether an
on-call medical physician
should be notified for further
instruction. If it is a life-
threatening condition, contact
is made with emergency
medical personnel.
CITY Male 877
Female 384
PROTECTIVE CUSTODY Male 157
Female 22
FEDERAL Male 0
Female 0
STATE Male 0
Female 0
TOTAL ADMITTED 1,440
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POLICE FLEET
The Cape Girardeau Police Department has a fleet that includes 87 vehicles. This
total includes all patrol vehicles, unmarked police vehicles, a police motorcycle, and
two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Patrol Cars:
In the summer of 2015, we began
to introduce new patrol vehicles
into our fleet. These new vehicles
include the Dodge Charger and
the Ford Explorer Police Utility
Vehicle. Currently, there are just
a few that are being used, but
more will be introduced as the
current cars need to be replaced.
These new vehicles are the first to
sport the new classic black and
white design. As other cars are
introduced into our fleet, the new branding will be applied to them. The new branding
update was developed by a team of various Department employees in 2015.
Our police vehicles are equipped with laptops to give officers access to the data they
need to be more effective and spend more time patrolling city streets. Police vehicles
are funded by the Fire Sales Tax and Public Safety Trust Fund. Vehicles are
replaced as needed every 7-10 years.
In-house training was
completed for all officers
on the use of the ATVs
and ATV safety. Officers
are now able to patrol the
city parks, walking trails,
and along the riverfront.
We consider the ATVs to
be a valuable tool in being
able to respond to less
accessible areas of the
city.
ATVs:
In the spring of 2015, the
Department secured two
new ATVs. A federal grant
paid for the ATVs and
related equipment, which
cost about $10,500 along
with the $1,600 cost to
send two officers to an
instructor training program
in Georgia. This training
qualified Corporal Darin
Hickey and Patrolman
Mike Kidd to train the rest
of the Department on
proper use of the
vehicles.
Motorcycle Donation:
Lawless Harley-Davidson of
Scott City donated a 2016
Harley-Davidson Police
Motorcycle in December 2015.
They purchased and installed
several thousand dollars worth
of lights, sirens, and trunk
accessories. The new motorcy-
cle will be used for traffic
enforcement and special
events.
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POLICE UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT
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Lieutenant Barry Hovis, supervisor of the Operations Support Division, is
responsible for the purchasing of uniforms and equipment for all commissioned
officers, jailers, nuisance abatement officers, and communications officers.
Uniforms and equipment are provided to our employees with no cost to the
employee.
The duties and responsibilities of the uniform and equipment officer consists of
ordering uniforms and equipment, shipping and receiving of items, maintaining
departmental asset records, and issuing related equipment to all uniformed
employees.
Lieutenant Hovis works closely with various vendors and the City’s Finance
Department to maintain an adequate supply of necessary support items and
equipment. Through continuous effort, projected planning, and ordering for future
needs, Department personnel are provided with equipment to function effectively
and provide the citizens of Cape Girardeau with the utmost in police services.
To outfit a new patrolman with uniforms and personal equipment (to include
handgun, patrol rifle, duty belt, handcuffs, flashlights, radios, Taser, etc.), it costs
approximately $11,175.00. It should be noted equipment is re-used as often as
possible and new equipment is not ordered for every probationary officer.
Detectives are given a clothing allowance of $400.00 annually.
In 2015, the uniform and small equipment budget was $56,665.00.
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TRAINING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Unit Supervisor:
Sgt. Adam Glueck
Training
Media Relations
Crime Prevention
The Training and Community Services Division is responsible for the
Department’s training unit, media relations, and crime prevention.
Training & Community Affairs Officers
Pictured L to R: Patrolman Richard McCall and Sergeant Adam Glueck
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The Training Unit is the first spot new officers will experience as they embark on
their career. It’s also a place that offers continued employee development
throughout the year. In 2015, the Training Unit was home to 14 new police officers.
The Training Unit is committed to providing the most updated training curriculum
for employees and other law enforcement agencies who may attend courses at our
facility. The Training Unit ensures that all commissioned officers complete their
state mandated POST program training hours during each three-year reporting
period.
Officer training includes, but is not limited to:
Active Shooter
Defensive Tactics
Use of Force
Reality-based Scenarios
Cultural Diversity
Domestic Violence
TRAINING UNIT
New recruits being
trained on the proper use
of Stop Sticks
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The Field Training Officer (FTO) program was revamped in May 2015. Previously,
each recruit was assigned to one field training officer on a specific platoon. The
recruit received all of their department-specific training from that one officer. With the
new training program, recruits are assigned to a series of FTOs during their time in
Field Training. Each FTO ensures the recruit receives training on all Department
General Orders, City policies, and safety manuals.
The program is 12-16 weeks in length and is divided into four phases, which are
spent with three different FTOs. Recruits with prior law enforcement experience may
be placed into the “accelerated” FTO Training Program.
Phase One: (Standard 6 weeks) During the
first two weeks of this Phase, recruits receive
their training and/or certification on a
multitude of topics, to include but not limited
to: the Department’s General Orders,
firearms, Taser, LiveScan, Stop Stick,
Records Management System, and the
mobile data terminals. The remaining four
weeks of this Phase is spent on patrol and
requires the recruit to spend allotted time
with the Communications Division, Detective Division, and Nuisance Abatement.
Phase Two: (Standard 4 weeks) During
Phase Two, the recruit is assigned to the
second of three FTOs. One week of this
phase is spent in the Traffic Division. The
remaining three weeks are spent with their
FTO in the Patrol Division. The recruit is
automatically passed to Phase Three.
Phase Three: (Standard 4 weeks) During Phase Three, the recruit is assigned to the
third FTO and all four weeks are spent in the Patrol Division.
Phase Four: (Standard 2 weeks) In Phase Four, the recruit is expected to be able to
perform most assigned tasks without assistance. The FTO acts as a “shadow” as the
recruit performs all tasks as if he/she were a solo patrol unit. The FTO does not
participate except to avoid injury or liability.
TRAINING UNIT
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The Cape Girardeau Police Department fosters cooperation and mutual respect
between the Department and news media.
Sergeant Adam Glueck and Patrolman Rich McCall are assigned as media
liaisons and are 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 activities. In this regard, they realize their role is to assist members
of the media in completing the task of gathering information and reporting on
news events impacting residents and visitors to the City of Cape Girardeau. The
public’s perception and image of the Department is largely dependent on the
hard work of these officers.
MEDIA RELATIONS
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The Cape Girardeau Police Department has maintained a Facebook and Twitter
account since 2013, however, we began to greatly increase our presence on the
popular social media sites in 2015. The feedback from the community is
overwhelmingly positive.
Both Facebook and Twitter prove to be valuable resources for getting information out
to the public in a timely manner. Twitter is often used by the Department to send out
emergency status updates for motor vehicle crash responses, or lane closures, while
Facebook is
primarily used to
promote events
such as “Coffee
with Cops” and
“National Night
Out”, bringing
awareness to
programs the
Department has
in place to
engage citizens
in public safety initiatives, and giving recognition to sworn and non-sworn personnel
who have received compliments from citizens for their work. In addition, several posts
requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and/or locating persons of interest or
suspects proved to be extremely successful and resulted in several arrests throughout
2015.
Social media has also allowed
citizens to ask questions or
make statements (publicly or
privately) and receive quick
feedback back from the
Department. Many have
expressed how grateful they are
in having the opportunity to
approach us with questions in
such an open manner.
The Department’s social media presence increased throughout the year, engaging a
growing audience of interactive citizens. In 2015, our Facebook page grew from 1,905
likes to over 5,500 (our 5,000th “like” being noted on December 17, 2015). Our Twitter
account went from 1,138 followers to over 1,600 followers. We anticipate these
numbers will continue to grow as we actively seek to engage the citizens of our City.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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TOP SOCIAL MEDIA STORIES
On November 10, K9 Officer
Roy Rahn and his partner,
Reno were on routine patrol
in the 800-block of South
Sprigg. Officer Rahn
observed a male subject
walking down a sidewalk as
the subject began to exhibit
classic signs of a seizure.
The male subject collapsed
before Officer Rahn could exit
his patrol unit, but was able to
position the male subject to
his side and radio for medial
to assist.
This post reached 78.6
thousand Facebook users,
On November 16, the Department
requested the public’s assistance in
locating Darion Harris of Cape
Girardeau. Mr. Harris was believed to
have information regarding the
homicide of Quinton Combs on
November 15. Mr. Harris was ultimately
located and interviewed by
investigators.
This post reached 35.5 thousand
Facebook users, and 6 thousand users
became engaged. Multiple media
sources also picked it up from our
Facebook page.
Our top post for 2015 came on December 19th
when the story of “Joe’s” stolen bicycle was
posted. Joe was assaulted without provocation
while he stopped to pay a bill and his bike was
stolen from him during the assault. Joe used
his bike to commute back and forth to his two
jobs everyday, rain or shine. Patrolman Ryan
Droege recognized an opportunity to help out a
victim of a senseless crime by giving Joe a ride
to the station and scrambling to find him
another bike to use for work.
Officers of C-Platoon went to our local
Wal-Mart store to buy a bike with their own
money. Wal-Mart employees stopped them at
the registers when they learned what our
officers were doing and donated the bike to the
cause.
This post reached 106.1 thousand Facebook
users, and 24.7 thousand users became
engaged with this post.
and 23.4 thousand
users became
engaged with this
post.
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The community is provided with
information and educational
crime prevention programs for
schools, businesses, and
community organizations
through the Crime Prevention
Program. The topics of these
programs are quite varied and
include such things as robbery
and burglary prevention, how to
protect yourself from fraud, work
place violence, gun safety, drug
and alcohol awareness, bullying,
and many others. The Unit is
involved in conducting tours of
the Department, conducting
business and residential security
surveys, and participating in
annual community safety
events and school career days.
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The goal of the Cape Girardeau Safe Communities Program is to provide injury
prevention strategies, primarily in the areas of traffic safety to the citizens of
Cape Girardeau County.
The Safe Communities initiative is working to expand partnerships in the
community to access local injury data. Through this information, areas of
concern are determined and new effective strategies for injury prevention are
developed. The program has two full-time coordinators, a part-time employee
(Team Spirit), and a 19 member Advisory Committee. Grants through the
Missouri Department of Transportation-Division of Highway Safety provide
funding for this program.
Safe Communities coordinates multi-jurisdictional law enforcement efforts
throughout Cape Girardeau County.
SAFE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
Pictured L to R: Rachel Penny, Lynn Ware, and Sharee Galnore
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E-Ticketing We continue to work toward the implementation
of an electronic ticketing system. Traffic Officers began
utilizing the handheld device at the end of 2015. The use of
E-Ticketing will speed up traffic stops while reducing errors
and saving time on data entry.
Local Directed Patrols Local Directed Patrols continued throughout 2015. The
purpose of directed patrols is to provide an increased police presence in areas known
to law enforcement to be high in crime and drug violations. From March to October
2015, 4 arrests were made and 13 summons/citations were issued as a result of this
initiative.
Street Crimes Task Force The Street
Crimes Task Force was formed in 2014 and
continues to make an impact on high crime
areas through predictive policing and
saturation. It is a multi-jurisdictional task
force including officers from the Cape
Girardeau Police Department, Sikeston
Department of Public Safety, Popular Bluff
Police Department, Charleston Police
Department, the Missouri State Highway
Patrol, the SEMO Drug Task Force, and the Missouri National Guard. Operations are
conducted during the weekend as needed, moving between Cape Girardeau,
Sikeston, Charleston, and Poplar Bluff. One Street Crimes operation was held in Cape
Girardeau during 2015 in addition to several directed patrols. In 2015, three arrests
were made and 19 summons/citations were issued as a result of the Street Crimes
Task Force.
COPS Program Cape Girardeau was among four cities in Missouri that received
federal grants through the COPS Program awarded through the U.S. Department of
Justice. The Cape Girardeau Police Department was awarded $355,156 that will pay
75% of salaries and benefits for three additional police officers for three years. The city
will match 25%. The COPS program awarded more than $107 million to about 200
agencies nationwide; Missouri received a total of $3.7 million of that total.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Tip411 On March 31, 2015, the Cape Girardeau
Police Department launched Tip411. Tip411
empowers the public to share important public
safety information anonymously with us by
sending a secure message about crimes or
suspicious activity via text or the free smartphone
app, “CapePD Tips.” These texts are received in
real-time and allows anonymous two-way
interaction between the tipster and our
Department. Users can also attach images to their
tip. This interface was used 268 times in 2015.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
City Council Approves Hiring of Additional Jailers and Patrolmen Council
members casted final votes on the ordinances for the city’s budget for the 2015
-2016 fiscal year on June 15, 2015. The implementation included the hiring of
three additional Jailers and two Police Officers. This brings our Jail staffing up
to six full-time jailers. With the COPS Program and the Council approving the
hiring of additional officers, we now have 80 officers on staff with our
Department.
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The future of public safety in Cape Girardeau took a major step forward with
the City Council approving acceptance of a deed on June 29, 2015, which was a
milestone toward a new police station in the city. “To empower our officers to help
keep Cape safe, we need a facility that accommodates current policing methods
and the volume of work,” said Police Chief Wes Blair. “Our officers have done the
most they can with what they have but it is time to move.”
Our need for a new facility is apparent as daytime population and calls for
service grows. Though the residential population of the city is still less than 40,000,
current estimates place the daytime population over 100,000.
Responding to more than 150 calls for service per day, on top of other
growing commitments, the work of policing has also become increasingly more
sophisticated and technical. Our current building cannot effectively accommodate
all of the detectives, evidence specialists, technology and other resources. The
new station will also accommodate legislative changes requiring additional
evidence retention and accessibility requires.
Safety issues also top the list for reasons to move. The jail is too small and
should be located on the first floor with a secure entrance. The new facility will be
designed to properly separate prisoners, the public, and employees.
The property at 2530 Maria Louisa Lane has always been owned by the city.
The building currently on the property was owned by the Army Reserve and has
been vacant since 2014. The city negotiated with the Army Corps of Engineers to
take over ownership of the building at no cost to the city.
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The new location is in the center of the city next to Kingshighway which will allow
for quick access to the city from the Business Park, to downtown, or the airport.
Plans for the new station continue to develop. The City contracted with FGM
Architects to evaluate our existing building and identify necessary changes that will
meet our current and future needs.
When voters approved the Fire Sales Tax and Public Safety Trust Fund in
November 2014, they approved a plan to pay for a new police station from a
combination of sales, restaurant gross receipts, and casino taxes. Early estimates
priced the building or renovation at $11 million. By using an existing city-owned
property and an existing building, we are hopeful that more funding can be
allocated to meet our needs. In addition, there will likely be enough funding to
move the Municipal Court into the police station project. City Hall, where the court
is currently located, does not have the proper facilities to secure prisoners and
accommodate the public on court days. Transporting the prisoners to and from City
Hall would no longer be necessary.
Summary of Police Station Funding Sources
The following outlines how a replacement Police facility will be funded based on
current estimates:
Restaurant Tax: $4.2 million
Fire Tax: $4.0 million
Casino Funds: $2.8 million
Total: $11 million
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Citizen Police Experience In April 2015, the Department hosted its first Citizen Police
Experience. For a day, citizens were allowed to walk in the shoes of a Cape Girardeau
Police Officer. Department employees played out the different roles in various scenarios and
the citizens were given a bulletproof vest and police equipment to handle each scenario.
These hands-on scenarios ranged from domestic disputes to arrests and were designed to
be challenging for the participant. Plans are currently underway for another Citizen Police
Experience in early March 2016.
Neighborhood Roll Call In an effort to get more
involved with the community, officers visited different
neighborhoods through the Summer of 2015 to meet
with residents for an evening roll call. This provided
citizens a chance to get to know the officers and voice
any concerns they might have about crime in their
area. This initiative was very well-received and we
look forward to continuing it in 2016.
Coffee with Cops The Department initiated
“Coffee with Cops” in August 2014 and had an
event every month throughout 2015. This is an
informal event that allows our officers to answer
questions, listen to citizen’s concerns, and get to
know our community partners while allowing
members of our community to get to know our
officers...all over a cup of coffee! We will
continue this initiative in 2016.
“Officer” Molly Hood takes the driver’s identification during a
traffic stop. Ptlm. Eggers portrays an annoyed driver who
was pulled over for speeding. Unknown to “Officer” Hood,
there is a partially concealed gun located in the car next to
his leg.
Eggers exits his vehicle, as requested by “Officer” Hood
and in doing so, he takes the partially concealed gun and
fires at the officer, who expected the encounter to be a
“routine” traffic stop.
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Pill Take Back Program The Cape Girardeau Police Department continued our
partnership with EPIC in 2015. The station currently houses a pill “drop box” in the
lobby for the public to drop off any unwanted or unused prescription medication.
Officers also worked at the annual “Take Back” event at the West Park Mall. Over
300 pounds of medication was collected during 2015 with this program.
National Night Out On October 8, 2015, the Department along with other local law
enforcement agencies partnered with Target to host National Night Out. Free Child
ID Kits and free Target activity bags were given to participants. Various police
vehicles were onsite and our Special Response Team and police canines gave
demonstrations. This event is designed to strengthen our community by encouraging
neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with their law
enforcement partners.
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The Cape Girardeau Police Department employees were active in charity events
throughout 2015. Some of the more notable events our employees participated in
are listed below:
Special Olympics (Polar Plunge & Torch Run & Tip A Cop)
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 7, 2015. Several
officers donned costumes and swimwear and took a
chilly dip into Lake Boutin. The Cape Girardeau
Police Department raised $1,510 for this event.
Our officers were among 750 law enforcement
officers state-wide who participated in the annual
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in
2015. Officers laced up their running shoes and
headed up Kingshighway on May 28, 2015, to raise
funds and awareness for the Missouri Special
Olympics.
The annual “Tip A Cop” event was held on August 13, 2015. Members of the Police
Department served food and drinks to patrons at Texas Roadhouse and accepted
“tips” for their service. One hundred percent of the proceeds went directly to Special
Olympics. Athletes from our area were also in attendance to assist and serve as
greeters and wait staff.
“The Bravest Wear Pink” Campaign
For the second year, the Cape Girardeau
Police Department partnered with Southeast
Health in “The Bravest Wear Pink” campaign.
The Cape Girardeau Police Department went
pink during the month and our employees
participated in a variety of events throughout
the month in support of breast cancer
awareness.
Shop With A Hero
Many of our officers took the time out of their
busy schedules around the Christmas season
to participate in this wonderful event. Each
child received $200 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 positive experience with police.
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PUBLIC SAFETY TRUST FUND
2015 GRANTS
In 2014, voters approved the renewal of Fire Tax until 2035. The revenue generated from this 1/8-cent sales
tax is expected to be $1.2 million per year. Half the funding will be used for facilities and the other half will be
used to replace existing fire apparatus and police vehicles as needed. 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.
Team Spirit $189,000.00
School Resource Officers (x4) $129,870.00
Safe Communities $ 84,000.00
TSA Grant (Airport Security Officers) $ 31,423.41
Various Traffic Safety Overtime Grants $ 20,500.00
Protective 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
Cape Girardeau Police Department Trust Fund Expenditures through 2015
Police Cars (fully equipped)
9 Police Vehicles FY 2015 $239,672
Police Equipment
5 Petitions w/cages & gun racks $ 8,000
Change out 9 New Vehicles
(moving radios, lights, MDTs) $ 5,400
New Vehicle Striping on New Vehicles $ 5,400
12 SRT Helmets $ 5.400
2 Extra Mags for 80 Officers $ 6,400
Emergency Lights for 2 Vehicles $ 2,920
Vehicle Radios for 2 Vehicles $ 8,846
Mobile Data Terminals for 2 Vehicles $ 13,050
Vehicle Sirens for 2 Vehicles $ 900
Tire Deflators for 2 Vehicles $ 800
Trunk Accessories for 2 Vehicles $ 300
Equipment Installation Cost $ 2,700
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PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
Established in 2007, the Cape
Girardeau Public Safety
Foundation was created by
the Cape Girardeau Police
Department and the Cape
Girardeau Fire Department to
fund essential equipment,
which is not typically funded
through the city’s operating
budget.
Board Members:
City Manager Scott Meyer
Chief Wes Blair, Police Department
Chief Rick Ennis, Fire Department
John Richbourg, Finance Director
The Public Safety Foundation is incorporated as a 501c3 organization and
all donations are tax deductible.
In 2015, the Cape
Girardeau Police
Department received
$15,425.00 in
donated funds
through the Public
Safety Foundation.
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TRAFFIC SUMMONSES ISSUED
Violation Hazardous Moving Violations (HMV)
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Speeding 1673 1980 1568 821 1082
Carless & Imprudent 53 45 44 23 27
DWI 182 221 175 148 161
Other HMV 2603 2070 1394 1116 1154
Total HMV 4511 4316 3181 2108 2424
Violation Non-Hazardous Moving Violations
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Improper License 498 551 787 773 1001
Leave the Scene of
Accident
118 84 80 62 76
Seat Belt Violations 457 291 234 126 90
Other Non-HMV 727 789 539 444 464
Total Non-HMV 1800 1715 1640 1405 1631
Violation Parking Violations
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Improper Parking 1521 1708 1239 1432 1089
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STREET CRASH DATA
Type of Street Crashes
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Other Non-
Collision
15 20 22 7 0
Pedestrian 13 12 13 12 14
Parked Motor
Vehicle
139 263 277 256 312
Railroad Train 0 0 0 0 0
Pedacycle 4 9 8 1 5
Animal 45 52 38 41 42
Fixed Object 234 231 271 245 264
Other Object 15 20 23 22 22
Moving Vehicle 1456 1469 1429 1464 1507
Unknown 0 1 0 0 0
MV on Other
Roadway
0 0 0 0 0
Damage or Injury, Street Crashes
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Property Damage
Only
1702 1800 1864 1788 1858
Injury Crashes 252 266 228 269 315
Fatal Crashes 0 4 4 1 4
Road Surface Conditions, Street Crashes
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Dry 1196 1700 1576 1608 1711
Wet 328 353 469 372 419
Snow, Ice 30 18 57 61 44
Other / Unknown 8 2 19 14 13
Mud 1 1 0 2 2
Water/Standing 0 0 2 0 7
Water/Moving 1 0 0 0 1
Slush 1 5 25 15 8
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STREET CRASH DATA
Contributing Factors – Street Crashes
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Exceeding Speed
Limit
8 9 17 13 13
Too Fast for
Conditions
179 162 233 162 168
Improper Passing 38 34 32 14 18
Violation –
Signal/Sign
108 94 105 98 100
Wrong Side of Road 8 8 10 8 6
Following Too Close 684 679 637 587 619
Improper Signal 3 2 3 3 5
Improper Backing 71 147 148 162 169
Improper Turn 77 80 83 78 85
Improper Lane Use/
Change
340 302 286 316 300
Wrong Way
(One-Way)
3 0 2 1 1
Improper Start from
Park
7 4 1 7 7
Improperly Parked 14 12 13 10 13
Failed to Yield 321 357 347 347 303
Alcohol 70 64 54 48 49
Drugs 14 17 13 12 10
Physical Impairment 15 11 17 14 13
Inattention 391 286 270 396 387
No Contributing
Factors
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HIGH CRASH DATA
High Crash Locations # of Crashes
Mt. Auburn between William St. and Gordonville Rd. 42
Kingshighway between Themis St. and Independence St. 31
Kingshighway between North Cape Rock Dr. and Kiwanis Dr. 30
William St. between West End Blvd. and Louisiana St. 27
Broadway between Kingshighway and Walker St. 25
High Injury Locations (Injury and Fatal Crashes) # of Crashes
Kingshighway from William St. to Merriwether St. 6
William St. from St. Francis Dr. and Mt. Auburn Rd. 6
William St. at Mt. Auburn Rd. 5
Independence St. at Pacific St. 4
Broadway at Clark St. 4
William St. from West End Blvd. to Louisiana St. 4
I-55 from Nash Road Entrance Ramp to south City Limits 4
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FINAL ROLL CALL
“Heroes Live Forever”
Ptlm. Albert Demortiers
EOW
10/27/17
Ptlm. Willis A. Martin
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2/27/21
Ptlm. Donald Crittendon
EOW
03/21/61
Auxiliary Officer
Herbert L. Goss
EOW
03/10/61
Chief Nathaniel J. Hutson
EOW
10/7/1922
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The 2015 Annual Report is produced by the Office of the Chief of Police
Cape Girardeau Missouri
Police Department
Compiled By
Sara Nenninger, Administrative Assistant
Statistics
Training and Community Affairs Unit & Auxiliary Services Division
Fleet Photography
David Willingham
Cover Design
Moby Gbane, City of Cape Girardeau Intern
Cover Photograph
David Willingham
Council-Manager Government
Mayor Mr. Harry Rediger
City Manager Mr. Scott Meyer
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
Commissioned Personnel: 80 2015 Calls for Service: 56,387
Full Time Civilian Personnel: 33 FY 2015 Police Budget: $7,664,668
Cape Girardeau Police Department
40 South Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
www.cityofcape.org/police