CUBA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER IN THIS EDITION Community Outreach 1 COMMUNITY OUTREACH Throughout the first half of 2018 the Cuba Police Department has participated in a number of community outreach events. Chief s Message 2 Festivals 3-4 Cold Cases 5 Crime Statistics 6 Cop s Corner 7 Speed Enforcement 8 Having the ability to reach youth truly makes the law enforcement field a special place to be. Officer Tim Emley CUBA PD PLANS NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH IN SUMMER 2018 Starting in June CPD Officers will be engaging in a neighborhood outreach program. This program will consist of Officers on foot patrol going door to door in an effort to ask questions and find out some of the issues residents are seeing on their streets. This will increase our visibily and also put faces with names for the residents in Cuba, bringing our police department closer with the community. Officer Emley with students during career day. 1
A Message From The Chief The Cuba Police Department has always placed great importance on the relationships we have with residents, businesses, and organizations throughout the Town, Village and Lake. Creating and fostering these relationships is a high priority for me and the members of the Police Department. This year, we here at the Police Department have reached out to our community more than ever. We have held numerous events, forums, and meetings to encourage residents to interact with us, ask questions, and get to better know the officers who patrol their neighborhoods on a daily basis. We at the Police Department enjoy spending time with residents and getting to know our communities. However, we are also very aware that our relationships with the community heavily influence our ability to solve crime and improve quality of life in the Town, Village and Lake. Many times, success in solving or preventing crime comes as part of a willingness of the community to share information with our officers. The members of our department and I will continue to get out into the communities and it is my hope that, if you see us, you will say hi and get to know us a little better. We also ask that if you see anything suspicious in your neighborhood, no matter how small or insignificant you think it might be, please call us at 585-968-1666. Your calls could assist our officers in making your community a safer place to work and live. Dustin T. Burch Dustin T. Burch Chief of Police 2
Festivals Celtic Festival Dairy Days Garlic Festival Safety tips for festival events A safer layout If vendors are selling crafts and food at your festival, there are some things to consider for improving crowd safety. Make sure walkways are clear of any trip and fall hazards including: o Electric cords o Display booth supports o Trash Some people attending may need wheelchair access to the vendor areas 3
In order to comply with the A.D.A. make sure no booths or other items are set up in the way of the wheelchair access If there are a large number of children attending: Make sure areas that attract children are spread out to avoid overcrowding certain areas which can lead to accidents. o For example, areas where games and activities are located should be far enough away from areas where arts and crafts are being sold to avoid possible accidents. Contracts: Food and beverage vendors should be required to provide general liability certificates of insurance. It is a good idea to require a signed contract between the host and the vendors explaining the terms of the agreement and clearly state: o o What the vendor will be responsible for What the host is required to handle Facilities & grounds: If vendors are providing their own cords to connect to electric supply they should be inspected to make sure the ground fault connector (the 3rd prong) has not been altered. Prior to the event beginning, food cooking operations should be inspected to assure safety from fire, grease spills, electrical accidents, trip and falls and wind hazards. All tents, awnings, and canopies used during the festival should be secured to prevent hazards caused by the wind. Cut grass prior to an event since longer grass may create unstable footing especially when wet from spills and rain. If the event property has areas where the ground has holes or steep drop offs, these hazardous areas should be cordoned off with caution tape and stakes to keep people from walking in those hazard areas. Security: It is a good idea to have a plan to secure any money and valuables before, during, and after events Designate individuals to be responsible for money and security in the various areas of the event. Oftentimes local police will provide a presence at events. The information provided in this article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as all encompassing, or suitable for all situations, conditions, and environments. Please contact us or your attorney if you have any questions. 4
During the month of August 2017 the Cuba Police Department investigated reports of vehicle break ins within the Village of Cuba. 18 vehicles were broken into and approximatley $2000.00 in items were stolen from these vehicles. The vehicles targeted were all vehicles that were left unlocked and parked near main roadways. Several subjects were intereviewed without an arrest made. On November 23 rd 2017 sometime during the night an unknown subject or subjects smashed the rear window out of a pick up truck on Hill Top Road in the Town of Cuba. The subject or subjects then entered the truck and removed a lock box containing $10,000.00 cash. The Cuba Police Department did process this scene, removed several items of evidence and conducted several interviews yielding no arrest or closure of this case. The Cuba Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in solving these cases. If anyone has any information that may be of help they are asked to contact Investigator Galatio at (585)968-1666 or via email jgalatio@cubapd.org. Any tip no matter how big or small could be of value and all calls or emails will remain anyonomous. Investigator Galatio Reviewing A Cold Case 5
Crime Statistics Criminal Investigations: The department conducted 413 criminal investigations for 2017. Of these 265 were closed by arrest, 51 were exceptionally cleared, 97 remain open. During 2017, 265 arrests were made a 10% increase from 2016. 31 were felonies, 159 were misdemeanors, 75 were violations and 26 were warrants. * These numbers include arrests were multiple charges applied to one person* Domestic Disputes: There were 76 domestic disputes reported and handled for 2016 a 3.79% decrease. Vehicle stops: During 2017 there were a total of 584 vehicle stops conducted by our department and 349 uniform traffic tickets issued. Town 123, Village 75. Lake 116, I-86 35. These numbers show that our department has issued several warnings allowing for motorist to feel comfortable driving on our roads while still ensuring a totality of highway traffic safety. The issuing of traffic tickets is an unpleasant but necessary part of the patrol officer s job. By curbing cell phone, seat belts and speeding violations, along with making DWI arrests, their efforts make the streets a safer place for us all. Motor Vehicle Accidents: During 2017 a total of 171 motor vehicle accidents were handled/investigated. Of these 150 were property damage, 20 were personal injury, and 1 was a fatal accident. Parking Citations: 18 Parking citations/complaints were issued/handled for 2017. Vehicle Lock Outs The Cuba Police Department unlocked 70 vehicles for motorists in 2017. 42 were for Cuba residents. 28 were for non-residents. Upon checking with locksmith rates the Police Department has saved Cuba residents a grand total of $4000.00. Larceny/Burglary Theft and Recovery During 2017 $24,202.00 in goods/cash/firearms/jewelry/vehicles were reported stolen to the Cuba Police Department. $ 10,787.00 was recovered and returned to residents/victims of these burglaries and larcenies. 6
Officer Wight with students completing mock interviews Officer Bentley With Honorary Officer Bennet --------- Officer Schostick Receiving An Award For Traffic Safety Officer Steiner Assisting With Child ID Chief Burch and Ivestigator Galatio during railroad safety training Officer Burch Completing Bike School Sergeant Howe Eating Lunch With Students 7
Speed Enforcement The Cuba Police Department would like to remind residents that during the summer months when the weather is much better we typically see an increase in traffic as well as motorists who fail to obey the traffic laws. These situations can cause a serious risk to safety of pedestians as well as other motorists. We would like to remind residents to be mindful of their speed and control of their vehicle. In places like the lake and other congested recreational areas we will be implementing our radar trailer as well as increasing our presence in an effort to minimize potential accidents or injuries caused by speeding vehicles. 8