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ANNUAL REPORT
CAPE GIRARDEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
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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 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.
INTEGRITY
We are committed to obeying the law and
respecting the human dignity of all people.
We are committed to honest and ethical
behavior. We accept individual responsibility
and accountability for our actions and our
decisions.
FAIRNESS
We are committed to protecting the rights of
all people. We believe people deserve
impartial service from our department and we
are committed to fairness, respect, and
compassion in our interactions with the
people we serve.
COMPETENCY
We are committed to excellence in our skills,
knowledge, and ability in the community we
serve. We teach, coach, mentor, and
empower our members through proper
training and continued development.
PROFESSIONALISM
We are committed to building and maintaining
public confidence. Our commitment to being
professional reflects our core values, which
ensures we merit the support and trust of our
community.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
We are committed to working in working in
partnership with our community to improve
quality of life, to identify problems, to ensure
the safety and security of our neighborhoods,
and to develop innovative solutions to
promote a safe environment.
PHILOSOPHY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chief’s Message 4
Operations Bureau 7
Patrol Division 8
Criminal Investigations 13
Detective Unit
Scientific Investigations Unit
Professional Standards Unit
Major Case Squad
Special Operations 17
Community Policing
School Resource Officers
Nuisance Abatement Unit
Traffic Unit
Support Services Bureau 22
Personnel 23
Auxiliary Services 25
Records Unit
Communications Unit
Operations Support 27
Jail
Police Fleet & Equipment
Training & Community Affairs 30
Statistics 32
Personnel Awards 35
Final Roll Call 36
MAYOR OF CAPE GIRARDEAU
Bob Fox
CHIEF OF POLICE
Wes Blair
CAPE GIRARDEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Message from the
Chief of Police
WES BLAIR
Chief of Police
The men and women of the Cape Girardeau Police department go
about their daily mission of protecting the citizens of Cape Girardeau
with pride and integrity. We humbly do so with a tremendous amount of
support from you, our community.
Once again, I am happy to announce that crime numbers in the City of
Cape Girardeau have dropped over the course of 2018. We witnessed
a 3.9% decrease in Part I crimes and a 4.9% decrease in Part II
crimes. Furthermore, we have experienced an overall decrease in
crime of 15.3% when compared to the past 5 year average. These
numbers are indeed encouraging, but it only pushes us to work harder
to achieve the same, if not better, results in 2019.
In addition to the reduction in crime, we had some other significant
achievements. In 2018, we moved into our new police facility, with
increased efficiency and functionality. Additionally, we deployed body
cameras to all patrol officers on the street. Just in their short time of
usage, we’ve experienced an enhancement to evidence collection as
our officers investigate incidents with the use of these cameras. This
past year, we were fortunate to partner with Cape Transit Authority and
the graduate students from Southeast Missouri State University to
develop a “rolling crime watch” that we call Watch on Wheels (WOW).
Through this program, we’ve trained transit drivers how to spot
suspicious activities and report them directly to our Communications
Unit. We also rolled out a Crime Free Multi-Housing program to assist
our community’s landlords in making their properties more secure from
crime. These programs are just two examples of the innovative ways in
which your police department is looking at enhancing the safety of the
community.
With 2018 in the past, we are looking forward to more achievements
and crime reductions in 2019. Thank you for the tremendous amount
of support you have shown to the police department. We continue in
our dedication to serve this great community with pride.
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Organizational Chart
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POLICE DEPARTMENT BUREAUS
The Operations Bureau, under the command of Assistant Chief
Mark Majoros, is the largest and most visible component of the
Cape Girardeau Police Department. The Operations Bureau is
comprised of the Patrol Division and a number of specialized
units who serve the community as first responders to a myriad of
incidents. The men and women assigned to the Operations
Bureau take pride in serving our residents, businesses, and
visitors through a Community-Oriented Policing approach using
the department’s mission, visions, and values as guiding
principles.
The Support Services Bureau, under the command of Assistant
Chief Jack Wimp, oversees Human Resources, Training, Public
Information Services, and Jail Operations. The Support Services
Bureau is also responsible for the Communications Unit, which is
often a point of first contact with the community in providing
emergency and non-emergency services. The Support Service
Bureau has been intensely focused on hiring the highest caliber
employees for sworn police officer positions, as well as civilian
staff.
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When a citizen or visitor calls the Cape Girardeau Police Department for assistance, the
initial responding officer is assigned to the Patrol Division. Officers of the Cape Girardeau
Police Department who are assigned to the Patrol Division handle all of the initial
investigative duties that pertain to calls for service in the City of Cape Girardeau. These
officers meet with the reporting person, interview witnesses and suspects, collect
evidence, and make arrests. If a scene or criminal investigation is complex, the patrol
officer can request the assistance from a specialized unit for additional investigative
resources; however, the initial case is worked by the patrol officer.
The Patrol Division, the backbone of the Cape Girardeau Police Department, is the
largest division within the department. The Patrol Division is comprised of the majority of
the uniformed officers working the city. There are four patrol platoons, each supervised by
a sergeant. These officers are responsible for patrolling the city limits of Cape Girardeau
and responding to calls for service from our residents of the city. The department has four
active K-9 Units, which are each assigned to a platoon.
In 2018, the officers assigned to the Patrol Division responded to 58,374 calls for service
from the community. The Patrol Division relies on a high standard of professionalism, a
strong ongoing training program, and a high level of dedication to duty to accomplish their
mission of service.
PATROL DIVISION
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The Cape Girardeau Police Department K-9 Unit consists of four teams, which include a handler
and a police K-9 on each team. Our K-9’s are what we refer to as “multi-purpose” dogs. This
year, we began training Officer Bennett and Debo in April, as they are the newest members of the
unit. All four teams are certified annually through the Missouri Police Canine Association.
K-9 UNIT
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2018 K9 STATS Ptlm. Steiner/K9 Dallas
Ptlm. Spencer / K9 Thor
Ptlm. Brotz/K9 Jango
Ptlm. BenneƩ / K9 Debo (April‐Oct.)
TOTALS
Vehicle Search 75 76 65 30 245
Drugs Found 27 47 39 8 121
NarcoƟcs Search
(Building)
9 17 4 0 30
Drugs Found 6 14 3 0 23
Building Search
(Suspect)
0 10 0 0 10
Tracking 8 7 4 5 24
Public
DemonstraƟons 4 17 2 1 24
Assist Police Units 17 51 1 0 69
K9 Debo K9 Thor K9 Dallas K9 Jango
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SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)
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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.
During 2018, the Special Response Team had 7 callouts where the team was activated for a
scheduled callout. There were five additional instances in 2018 where agencies (Drug Task
Force, US Marshalls, ATF, etc.) have used SRT members and resources for operations.
Members of the Special Response Team serve on a voluntary, part-time basis. They train a
minimum of 12 hours per month, in addition to the critical-incident operations throughout the
year. There are currently 14 special response operators, three paramedics, one auxiliary
member, and one commander.
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PATROL PLATOONS
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A Platoon
B Platoon
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PATROL PLATOONS
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D Platoon
C Platoon
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
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The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is under the command of Lieutenant Don Perry.
The division is comprised of several trained investigators that specialize in a variety of
different crimes, such as juveniles, sex offenses, narcotics, and financial crimes. One
detective also specializes in conducting polygraph examinations.
The division also includes the Scientific Investigations Unit (SIU). The SIU provides proper
handling, storage, maintenance, and disposal of law-enforcement-held property and
evidence. The property and evidence room maintains the integrity of evidence for criminal
prosecutions, as well as the safe keeping of property for all citizens who come in contact with
the Department.
The CID’s primary responsibility is to conduct follow-up investigations of criminal matters
referred to them. The detectives are responsible for follow-up on all assigned cases until such
time the case can be cleared or satisfactorily closed. Cases can be cleared or closed by
arrest, determining no crime was actually committed, or exhausting all investigative leads.
The CID provides leadership and expertise to improve the quality of life in our community.
The CID works together with citizens, as well as other divisions, to reduce crime and the fear
of crime throughout the city.
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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS UNIT
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The Professional Standards Unit (Internal Affairs) investigates allegations of employee
misconduct to ensure compliance with the professional standards of the Cape Girardeau
Police Department. This unit is attached to the Detective Division and is staffed by the
Commander of the Detective Division.
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
Other Allegations of Serious Misconduct
2018 Investigations and Findings:
Professional Standards Investigations: Citizen Complaints:
No. of Investigations: 7 No. of Investigations: 13
No. of Employees Investigated: 5 No. of Employees Investigated: 14
Findings of Misconduct: 6 Findings of Misconduct: 1
No. of Unfounded Investigations: 1 No. of Unfounded Investigations: 12
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.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU/BOLLINGER COUNTY MAJOR CASE SQUAD
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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. Since its inception in 1983, the Major Case Squad, made up of officers
and detectives from six law enforcement agencies has worked a total of 65 cases. Assistant Chief of Police Mark Majoros has
served as the Major Case Squad Commander since 2011.
2018 Activations
February 11, 2018: Tyler Conway, age 19, of Cape Girardeau was found shot near the
600-block of S. Spring Avenue. Charges were filed on James W. Gray III for Murder 1st
Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Charges were
also filed on Alexander J. Martin for Tampering with Physical Evidence. The Major Case
Squad disbanded on February 13, 2018.
March 28, 2018: Quincy R. Lucious III, age 18, of St. Louis was shot near 516 Cape
Meadows Circle. He died a short time later at an area hospital. While in the 500-block of
Cape Meadows, officers located a second deceased subject, identified as Leslie C.
Williams, age 20, of Cape Girardeau. Through the course of the investigation, it was
determined that Mr. Lucious and Mr. Williams were on opposite sides of a dispute that
occurred inside 516 Cape Meadows. Both men were armed with firearms and both fired
shots at each other. As a result of this exchange of gunfire, both men were struck and
subsequently died as a result of those injuries. The Major Case Squad was disbanded on
March 30, 2018.
September 26, 2018: Brian E. Clemons, age 35, of Cape Girardeau was found shot to
death at 2516 N. Old Sprigg Street Road in rural Cape Girardeau County. Frinbrinzo J.
Boyd, age 38, was identified as the suspect and had taken a female hostage at gunpoint.
During the investigation, information was gained that Mr. Boyd and the female subject
were at the Travel Lodge Motel in Marston, Missouri. After law enforcement spoke to Mr.
Boyd at the hotel and attempted to negotiate with him for a period of time, Mr. Boyd shot
and killed himself. The female hostage was unharmed. The Major Case Squad was
disbanded on September 27, 2018.
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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.
The officer assigned to the Community Service Unit works 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 UNIT
CRIME ANALYST
In April 2017, Corporal Ryan Droege was
appointed as our department’s first Crime
Analyst. The Crime Analyst position is
responsible for the analysis and
dissemination of crime activity data and the
collection and maintenance of crime
intelligent information for the city of Cape
Girardeau. The information provided
contribute to officer safety and crime
reduction efforts. The Crime Analysis Unit
is also charged with responding to requests
for crime data from departmental staff. Data
exported from this Unit is used by officers
for more effective, efficient policing, and by
administration for improved staffing
decisions.
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Five officers are currently assigned to
the Cape Girardeau Public School
District. These officers 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.
2018 School Resource Officers
Cpl. Tado: Career & Technology Center
Ptlm. T. Angle: Central High School
Ptlm. Carlisle: Central Junior High School
Ptlm. Whitlock: Central Academy
Ptlm. Rhodes: Elementary Schools
AIRPORT SECURITY
Since May 2002, the Cape Girardeau
Police 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 UNIT
The Nuisance Abatement Unit is
comprised of a full-time supervisor,
two full-time officers, and one part-time
officer. They are responsible for the
many aspects of the unit, which
includes animal-control issues, litter,
disabled vehicles, quality of life issues,
and other health and nuisance abate-
ment issues.
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.
Animals 2,987
Warnings Issued 643
Summons Issued 98
Trash 473
Warnings Issued 231
Summons Issued 8
Zoning 1
Warnings Issued 1
Summons Issued 0
Weeds 791
Warnings Issued 360
Summons Issued 2
Nuisance 1,158
Warning Issued 680
Summons Issued 21
Signs 42
Warning Issued 12
Summons Issued 0
Parking 1,085
Warning Issued 417
Summons Issued 369
Miscellaneous 192
Vehicles 930
Warnings 443
Summons 20
Graffiti 0
Warnings 0
Summons 0
Total Calls 7,659
Total Warnings 2,787
Total Summons 518
2018
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TRAFFIC UNIT
The Traffic Unit is one of the
most visible units with whom
the motoring public has
contact. This unit is tasked
with ensuring the safety of the
residents and visitors that
utilize the network of
roadways, walkways, and
bikeways within the city. 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. The
Traffic Unit also assists in the
coordination of “Click It or
Ticket” campaigns, DWI
enforcement, Hazardous
Moving Violations (HMV)
Reduction, as well as special
events, including parades and
5Ks.
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Our Personnel
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, 39% of our officers hold a Bachelor’s or
Master’s Degree.
With an average of 9 years of service, 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.
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0‐5
56%
6‐10
12%
11‐15
12%
16‐20
11%
21‐25
4%
26‐30
1%Over 30
4%
Years of Service
21‐25
10%
26‐30
24%
31‐35
21%
36‐40
10%
41‐45
12%
46‐50
12%
Over 50
11%Age of Officers
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NEW HIRES
Patrolman Matthew Tisher, January 8 Patrolman Madison Kirn, October 22
Communicator Joshua McKinney, January 29 PT Jail Control Operator Sommer Kelleman, October 29
Communicator Logan Eddleman, January 29 PT Jail Control Operator Jeremy Green, October 29
Patrolman Jennifer Rubin, January 29 Communicator Tobi Stucker, November 5
Jailer Lindsay Stroup, March 28 Communicator Katherine Tangen, November 5
Administrative Assistant Stephanie Seiler, April 30 PT Jail Control Operator Kristen Fitzpatrick, November 26
Patrolman Jason Jurgens, June 25 PT Jail Control Operator Haley Myers, November 26
Jailer Eric Thiele, July 23 Jailer Dylan Mahnken, December 17
Patrolman Kristopher Spala, August 20 Patrolman Ethan Garnett, December 26
PT Jail Control Operator Karen Lape, September 15 Patrolman Nicholas Mayberry, December 31
PROMOTIONS
Communications Manager LaDonna Beard, October 6
Assistant Chief of Police Adam Glueck, December 29 (Support Services Bureau)
RETIREMENTS
Cheryl Stoffregen began employment with us on May 1, 1995 and was the
Communications Manager. She retired from the department on September
28, 2018; however, remained as a part-time Communications employee to
assist in training her replacement.
Assistant Chief of Police Jack Wimp began employment with us on
October 21, 1985. He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief on July
1, 2014 and retired from the Department on October 19, 2018. Before his
retirement, Assistant Chief Wimp was the Commander of the Support
Services Bureau.
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COMMUNICATIONS UNIT
The Cape Girardeau Public Safety Communications Unit is the nerve center and lifeline of the
department. The Communications Unit handles both emergency and non-emergency calls for
service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and plays a pivotal role in the department’s efforts to
meet increasing demands for police services. As the first point of contact, personnel answer
emergency (911) and non-emergency calls and ensures resources are dispatched rapidly and
efficiently.
Communications Manager Cheryl Stoffregen retired September 28, 2018 after serving in the
Communications Unit for 23 years. Her replacement was found within and on October 6, 2018, Lead
Communicator LaDonna Beard was promoted to Communications Manager to fill the vacancy.
Cheryl remains on staff as a part-time Communicator.
The unit is staffed with 13 trained full-time Public Safety Communicators, 7 part-time
Communicators, and a civilian Communications Manager. Each Communicator plays a vital part in
the overall mission of the Cape Girardeau Police Department.
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POLICE FACILITIES
The Cape Girardeau Police Department moved into
our new building March 2-4, 2018. A ribbon cutting
was held on Friday, March 2, 2018 and the front
doors of our new police station were open to the
public on Monday, March 5, 2018.
The facility has a Community Room used for police-
related functions, as well as city meetings. The
Community Room is also available for use by
outside government agencies and community
groups.
The new station has two front counters where
individuals can come in for police-related business
(information and police records). There is a
statement-room right off of the lobby where
members of the public can come in to file a police
report and write a statement. The front lobby is open
7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The new facility has space needed for the growing
volume and complexity of police work. The former
headquarters building at 40 S. Sprigg Street was approximately 19,000 square feet, including the
modular office unit, but not including the storage
buildings. Our new facility is approximately 35,000
square feet, with a storage outbuilding of
approximately 3,300 square feet. The facility
accommodates legislative changes requiring
additional evidence retention and accessibility
requirements.
The new location at 2530 Maria Louise Lane, on the
edge of Arena Park, has always been owned by the
city. The Army Reserve leased the property since
1968. That building was demolished prior to the
building of the new station. Working with
design-build team of Kiefner Brothers, Inc. and
Chiodini Architects, the team determined that
remodeling the building at 40 S. Sprigg Street to
current seismic and safety standards would not be cost effective.
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, and casino taxes.
The budget for the new building was $11 million.
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JAIL UNIT
From January and February 2018, the Cape
Girardeau Police Department housed a 29 bed,
direct-supervision jail facility used primarily to
house prisoners awaiting municipal ordinance
violations.
Upon our move to our new facility in March
2018, our jail unit now houses a 22 bed, direct-
supervision jail. The new jail facility has three
pods to house inmates, with a fourth pod
available for future growth.
Our new facility is designed to properly separate
court offices, prisoners, the public and
employees. With a co-located court and jail,
transporting prisoners to and from City Hall
throughout the week for court appearances is no
longer necessary.
CITY Male 1,137
Female 536
PROTECTIVE CUSTODY Male 50
Female 7
FEDERAL Male 0
Female 0
STATE Male 0
Female 0
TOTAL ADMITTED 1,730
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Training & Community Services
The Training and Community Services Unit is responsible
for the department’s training unit, media relations, and
crime prevention.
Training Unit
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.
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 year’s
reporting period.
Officer training includes, but is not limited to:
* Active Shooter * Reality-Based Scenarios * Use of Force
* Defensive Tactics * Cultural Diversity * Domestic Violence
Media Relations
The Cape Girardeau Police Department fosters cooperation and mutual respect between the department and
news media.
Sergeant Rick Schmidt 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 of 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.
Safe Communities Program
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 (TRACTION),
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.
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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 and
continued to do so throughout 2018.
Social media continues to be a valuable resource 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 2018.
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 2018, our Facebook page grew from 15,000 followers to over 17,000 followers.
Our Twitter account became verified in 2018 and our following went from 3,000 to 3,391. Lastly, our
Instagram grew from 1,700 to 2,256 followers. We anticipate these numbers will continue to grow as we
actively seek to engage the citizens of our city.
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2018 PERSONNEL
Chief Commendation
This award recognizes outstanding and exceptional
work that is beyond the call of duty and which
directly enhances the image and operation of the
Police Department.
Jailer Kindal Al Arnaout
Patrolman Matthew McAlister
Employee of the Year
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. A group of peers then meets to select an
employee to receive this recognition.
The 2018 recipient is Sergeant Joey Hann.
Sergeant Hann began his employment as a patrolman in the Patrol Division in 2006. In
2014, he was promoted to Sergeant of C Platoon and during this past year was
appointed as interim SRT Commander.
Sergeant Hann sets the standard in what it means to be a police officer. He selflessly
dedicates a large amount of personal time to the community by organizing Special
Olympics events and is a supporter of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program.
Sergeant Hann’s working relationship with members of his platoon and the police
department is described as “second to none. He is not only a leader but also a team
member, assuring that no one is considered more important than another.” Sergeant
Hann is an excellent leader who is able to motivate officers to consistently perform
duties at a high level, and is known to resolve even the most difficult situations through
his communication skills.
“Sergeant Hann is very much a leader in our Department and is incredibly deserving of
this show of confidence by his peers. It speaks to his level of commitment to the
community, the police department, and his coworkers,” said Chief Wes Blair. “He is a
tremendous asset to our department.”
Cape Girardeau Police Department | 2018 Annual Report
Law Enforcement Purple Heart
On August 2, 2018, Patrolman Nelson Tillman sustained
injuries while on-duty in an attempt to gain compliance
from an unruly and violent inmate in the municipal jail.
During the altercation, Patrolman Tillman was struck
several times in the head, resulting in 24 stitches.
The Purple Heart is presented when an officer, in the
line of duty, receives severe injury inflected intentionally
by an adversary. Patrolman Tillman’s warrior spirit is
something to which we all should aspire.
Sgt. Joey Hann
2018 Employee of the Year
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Ptlm. Albert Demortiers
EOW
10/27/1917
Ptlm. Willis A. Martin
EOW
02/27/1921
Chief Nathaniel J. Hutson
EOW
10/07/1922
Auxiliary Officer
Herbert L. Goss
EOW
03/10/1961
Ptlm. Donald Crittendon
EOW
03/21/1961
Heroes Live Forever
Roll Call
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The 2018 Annual Report is produced by the Office of the Chief of Police
Cape Girardeau Missouri
Police Department
Compiled By
Sara Stensland, Administrative Coordinator
Statistics
Cpl. Ryan Droege, Crime Analyst
Council-Manager Government
Mayor Mr. Bob Fox
City Manager Mr. Scott Meyer
Council Members:
Ward 1: Mr. Dan Presson
Ward 2: Ms. Shelly Moore
Ward 3: Mr. Victor Gunn
Ward 4: Mr. Robbie Guard
Ward 5: Mr. Ryan Essex
Ward 6: Ms. Stacy Kinder
Full Time Commissioned Personnel: 81 Full Time Civilian Personnel: 36
2018 Calls for Service: 58,374
Cape Girardeau Police Department
2530 Maria Louise Lane, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701
www.cityofcape.org/police