EAGAR POLICE DEPARTMENT
2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Submitted By
CHIEF MIKE HOGAN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS

page 3

INTRODUCTION LETTER

page 4

I – 2011 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

page 5

II – 2011 ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS

page 6

III - EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

page 7-9

IV – GRANTS

page 9-10

V - DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS
A) - ITEMIZED CALLS FOR SERVICE
B) - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
C) - DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS

page 10-11
page 12
page 13-14

VI - SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
A) - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
B) – SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
C) – ANIMAL CONTROL

page 15
page 16
page 17-19

D) - RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
page 20
E) – CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PATROL (CVP)
page 20-21

VII - EMPLOYEE TRAINING

page 21-22

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Eagar Police Department
MISSION STATEMENT
We are committed to provide professional police services in
partnership with the community to promote safety and
enhance our quality of life, while holding ourselves to the
highest standards of performance and ethics.

GOALS
 Provide exceptional service to the citizens of Eagar.
 Work proactively to reduce crime, solve problems and reduce
traffic complaints and collisions.
 Strive to treat all persons contacted with respect and fairness,
with the understanding that mistakes will inadvertently be made.
We will review those mistakes and take the needed corrective
actions to prevent similar problems in the future.
 Strive to treat all Town of Eagar employees and volunteers with
the same respect and fairness given to the public.
 Work cooperatively with the other Town of Eagar departments
to ensure effective services for the citizens of Eagar.

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EAGAR POLICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 1300 / 174 S. Main Street
Eagar, Arizona 85925
www.eagaraz.gov

(928) 333-4127 Administration

(928) 333-4000 (24 Hours)

(928) 333-1674 (FAX)

P.M. Hogan

Troy Czarnyszka

Mike Sweetser

Zona Gilliam

CHIEF OF POLICE

SERGEANT

SERGEANT

OFFICE MANAGER

June 5, 2012
Dear Mayor Hamblin, Members of the Town Council and Town Manager, Shawn
Nau:
I am pleased to submit the Eagar Police Department’s 2011 Executive Summary.
The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) shows an increase in the number of major crimes
for the Town of Eagar each year since 2008. (See page 13 for more information.) Two
crimes that show a significant increase in 2011 are Burglaries (67%) and Juvenile
Status Offenses (59%). Two crimes that show a significant decrease in 2011 are
Criminal Damage (37%) and Assaults (32%). (See page 11 for more information.)
In 2011 the Eagar Police Department received the last School Resource Officer Grant,
ending in May 2011. It could not have come at a more inopportune time with the calls
for service at the schools increasing by 49%. (See page 16 for more information.)
To help the Town cope with reductions in the General Fund the Police Department
tried a few cost saving measures involving personnel. We restructured the police
department and eliminated the Lieutenant and Detective positions. We committed to
not filling the position vacated by the Lieutenant to save those funds in FY2011-12.
(See page 15 for more information.) Also when the Records Clerk resigned in July 2011
we did not immediately fill that position. (See page 20 for more information.) We did
save the Town some money but the reduction of personnel has been a strain on our
effectiveness and personnel.
The officers, volunteers and employees of the Eagar Police Department performed as
true professionals during the June 2011 Wallow Fire incident. The citizens of Eagar
and the Town Council are fortunate to have such a dedicated group of men and
women working for the Police Department.
I look forward to the challenges of the next year and working with the men and
women of the Eagar Police Department.
Sincerely,
Mike Hogan
Chief of Police
POLICE AND COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP

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I – ORGANIZATIONAL CHART for 2011

Town of Eagar
Mayor and Council
Doug Brown
Criminal Prosecutor
William Greenwood
Town Manager

Chief of Police
Mike Hogan
Office Manager
Zona Gilliam
Lieutenant
Fred Frazier

Records Clerk
Trisha Sloan

Patrol Sergeant
Troy Czarnyszka
Criminal Investigation
Detective Mike Sweetser
Patrol
Officer Steve Jones
Officer Jason Powell
Officer Jason Casillas
Officer Matt Porter

Reserve Officer
Officer Paul Kirkham

Civilian
Volunteer Patrol
(CVP)
Roger Curtis
Sandy Curtis
Ron Fonk
Bob Reese
Jim Schuring
Al Lafella
Tamara Osborne
Rebecca Pacey
Kathleen Graham
Stan Ciminski
Dan Harrison
Lora Harrison
Quintin McCue
Jamie Robbins

School Resource
Officer Bob Suggs
Animal Control
Officer Robert Stonestreet

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II – 2011 ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS
On January 28, the Eagar Police Department awards banquet was held. The following EPD awards
were earned; Officer Jones- Extra Mile Award, Officer Powell- Bull’s Eye Award and Bob ReeseCVP of the Year.
On February 6, Matthew Porter was hired by the police department and started the police academy at
Central Arizona Regional Law Officers’ Training Academy (CARLOTA).
On April 9, the Eagar Police Department assisted at the Regional Special Olympics event held at the
Round Valley High School Dome in Eagar.
On April 28, the 5th Eagar Police Department Citizen Police Academy began.
On June 5, the Eagar Police Department began helping with the Wallow Fire Detail. Our department
spent several hundred hours assisting with the Wallow Fire security, evacuation notices, dispatch, and
other details.
On June 6, a Pre-Evacuation Notice was issued for Round Valley.
On June 7, a Partial-Evacuation of Eagar was conducted.
On June 8, a Total-Evacuation of Round Valley was conducted.
On June 9, Matthew Porter graduated the CARLOTA police academy. (He began his first day of On-theJob-Training (OJT), June 13 with the police department.)
On June 12, at 10:00 am the Evacuation for Round Valley ended.
On June 16, a Pre-Evacuation Notice was issued for Southeast Eagar.
On June 20, at 8:00 am the Pre-Evacuation Notice for Southeast Eagar ended. This officially concluded
the Wallow Fire Detail involvement for the Eagar Police Department.
On June 30, Trisha Sloan resigned and completed her last day of work at the police department. She was
employed for 4 years as a Records Clerk for the Eagar Police Department.
On July 14, there were 13 citizens that completed the EPD Citizen Police Academy. The citizens were:
Stanley Ciminski, Kathleen Graham, Danny Harrison, Lora Harrison, Bruce Maser, Nancy Maser,
Quintin McCue, Jamie Robbins, Becky Coffman, Amanda Powell, Tammy Smith, Chad Finch and
Mercedes Harrington. Of those; 8 decided to join the Civilian Volunteer Patrol (CVP) Program.
On August 31, Lt. Fred Frazier retired from the Eagar Police Department. He will be working as a
Reserve Officer with the Eagar Police Department. He was employed for over 18 years as a Patrol
Officer, Sergeant and Lieutenant for the Eagar Police Department.
On September 1, Detective Mike Sweetser was promoted to Sergeant. The Eagar Police Department
eliminated the Lieutenant and Detective positions and added an additional Sergeant position. The police
department organization was restructured to save on operation costs.
On September 14, Narrowbanding was completed on all police department radios. This was completed
ahead of the mandatory January 1, 2013 narrowband project deadline.

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III – EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The men and women of the Eagar Police Department are proud of the work they do for the
citizens of the Town of Eagar. They continually strive towards efficiency and professionalism.
Unfortunately, most of the daily sacrifices and successes achieved go unnoticed. All of the
employees of this department deserve recognition for their hard work. Occasionally, a
citizen, group, or supervisor recognizes an individual employee for their work and dedication.
I would like to bring to your attention some commendations and accomplishments of the
Eagar Police Department personnel in 2011.

Lieutenant Fred Frazier
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation
 Other Agency Commendation
 Training Coordinator
 Police Department Fleet Manager
 Member of the Coalition for Family Values

Sergeant Troy Czarnyszka
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation (2)
 Other Agency Commendation
 Organized Special Olympics fundraising
 Coach for the Round Valley Special Olympics Athletes
 Intoxilyzer 8000 Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS)
 Bike Patrol
 Taser Instructor
 Evidence Custodian

Detective Mike Sweetser
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation
 Other Agency Commendation
 Administrator of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) grants
 Supervisor of the Citizen Volunteer Patrol (CVP)
 Liaison for the Apache County Drug Free Alliance (ACDFA)
 Firearms Instructor
 Phlebotomist for DUI blood draws

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Officer Steve Jones
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation (2)
 Other Agency Commendation
 Senior Patrol Officer
 Department Sniper
 K-9 Officer (Dillon)
 Bike Patrol
 2011 EPD Extra Mile Award

Officer Bob Suggs
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation (2)
 Other Agency Commendation
 School Resource Officer (SRO)
 Taser Instructor

Officer Jason Powell
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation
 Other Agency Commendation
 2011 EPD Bulls Eye Award

Officer Jason Casillas
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation (2)
 Other Agency Commendation
 Completed Field Training Officer (FTO) school

Officer Matt Porter
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Department Commendation
 Other Agency Commendation
 Completed the Police Academy
 Successfully completed his field training period
 Successfully completed his probation period

Officer Paul Kirkham
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Other Agency Commendation
 EPD Reserve Police Officer
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Animal Control Officer Rob Stonestreet
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation
 Completed Level I of the National Animal Control Association Academy

Office Manager Zona Gilliam
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Other Agency Commendation
 ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification
 System Security Officer (SSO) for the Eagar PD ACJIS Network
 Notary

Records Clerk Trisha Sloan
 Departmental Commendation (2)
 Other Agency Commendation
 ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification
 Notary

Chief Mike Hogan
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Other Agency Commendation
 Reading in School (RIS) Program
 Administrator of the Proposition 202 grant
 2011 Apache County Youth Council (ACYC), Board President
 2011 Little Colorado Behavioral Health Center (LCBHC), Board Secretary

IV – GRANTS
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION
LAW RELATED EDUCATION GRANT

$53,296.00

The Eagar Police Department received $53,296.00 to help fund a School Resource
Officer (SRO) to work within the school system. (This total includes salary and
benefits.) This money is awarded to the Round Valley Unified School District from the
Arizona Department of Education for the purpose of hiring police officers to work in
the schools. Part of this money is also allocated to SRO training. (Note: This was the
last Arizona Department of Education School Resource Officer grant issued to Eagar PD
due to Arizona State budget cuts. The grant ended May 2011.)

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GOVERNOR’S OFFICE of HIGHWAY SAFETY (GOHS)

$8,000.00

The Eagar Police Department was awarded $8,000.00 from GOHS for the purpose of
purchasing a patrol vehicle to enhancing traffic enforcement throughout the Town of
Eagar.
PROPOSITION 202 FUNDING

$5,500.00

The Eagar Police Department and Eagar Fire Department was awarded $5,500.00
from the White Mountain Apache Tribe for the purpose of purchasing emergency
equipment for Fire Department vehicles and patrol equipment for the Police
Department.
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE of HIGHWAY SAFETY (GOHS)

$4,000.00

The Eagar Police Department was awarded $4,000.00 from GOHS for the purpose of
providing additional DWI enforcement patrols. This provides extra patrol officers
working to detect and arrest impaired drivers.
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE of HIGHWAY SAFETY (GOHS)

$3,000.00

The Eagar Police Department was awarded $3,000.00 from GOHS for the purpose of
providing selective traffic enforcement patrols within the Eagar Town limits.

TOTAL GRANT FUNDING
OBTAINED BY THE EAGAR POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR 2011

$73,769.00

V - DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS
A) - ITEMIZED CALLS FOR SERVICE
During 2011, the Eagar Police Department responded to 4164 calls for service and 609
documented reports were filed. (This is 14% decrease from the 4,864 calls for service in 2010.)
The sergeants and patrol officers have the primary responsibility for the response and initial
investigation of all calls for service. The following is a list of the key crime classifications and
number of occurrences for 2010 and 2011.

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Type of Case
Robbery
Assault
Domestic Violence
Sexual Offenses
Criminal Damage
Theft
Auto Theft
Identity Theft
Fraud
Burglary
Trespass
Disorderly Conduct
Drug Offenses
Liquor Offenses
Child Status Offenses
(Curfew, Incorrigible, Possess/use
of tobacco, etc.)
Driving While Intoxicated (DUI)
Driving Suspended/Revoked
Reports of Child Abuse or
Neglect
Attempted Suicide
Suicide
Warrant Arrests

2010 2011
1
1
71
48
127 109
15
18
114
72
87
86
8
9
8
4
21
17
42
70
37
29
51
36
20
29
18
15

Accidents
Traffic Accidents without
Injuries
Traffic Accidents with Injuries
Traffic Accidents with Fatalities
Hit & Run Accidents
Private Property Accidents
Traffic Complaints

2010 2011
35
21

Difference
(No Change)
-23
-18
+3
-42
-1
+1
-4
-4
+28
-8
-15
-1
-3

70

111

+41

26
31
11

22
20
9

-4
-11
-2

6
2
32

9
2
39

+3
(No Change)
+7

4
0
6
16
82

3
0
8
16
93

Difference
-14
-1
(No Change)
+2
(No Change)
+11

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B) - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
In 2011, there were 109 reported domestic violence (D/V) incidents in the Town of Eagar. Of
the 109 calls, 15 were submitted for criminal prosecution. (In 2010 there were 127 reported
domestic violence incidents and 31 were submitted for criminal prosecution.)
Any disturbance call, (yelling, arguing, fighting, etc.), involving family, relatives or persons
cohabitating is considered D/V under the Arizona laws. The calls “submitted for criminal
prosecution” are incidents that meet the standard of probable cause that a crime was
committed. The other D/V calls are documented for future reference in case additional
incidents occur in the future.

Minors
Present
No Alcohol
or Drug use

2011 D/V
incidents

Weapon
used
Drug use

2010 D/V
incidents

Alcohol use

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100 110 120

Of the 109 domestic violence incidents in 2011: alcohol use was noted in 17, drug use was
noted in 4, weapons were used in 2 and no weapon/alcohol/drug use noted in 86.
Of the 127 domestic violence incidents in 2010: alcohol use was noted in 23, drug use was noted
in 6, weapons were used in 2 and no weapon/alcohol/drug use noted in 96.
Of the 109 domestic violence incidents in 2011, minors were present at the scene in 51 of those
calls. (In 2010 minors were present at the scene in 60 of the 127 domestic violence incidents.)
It is a proven statistic that children raised in an abusive atmosphere are more likely to be
abusive as adults. Due to the frequent nature of children present at domestic violence scenes,
and the severe impact this has on these children, the Eagar Police Department employs the
following method to combat this trend. Suspects that are arrested for domestic violence in a
home with children present at the time the domestic violence occurs, are charged with one
count of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor for each child. This charge is in
addition to any other criminal charges that come from the incident.

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C) - DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS
The following is a five-year history of the seven major crime areas in the Town of Eagar that
are tracked in the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).

Homicide

100

Robbery

80

Rape

60
40

Assault

20

Theft
Burglary

0
2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

Auto Theft

Homicide
Robbery
Forcible Rape
Assault
Theft
Burglary
Auto Theft

2011
0
1
0
48
86
70
9

2010
0
1
0
71
87
42
8

2009
0
0
0
65
83
30
6

2008
0
0
0
54
62
23
7

2007
1
0
0
63
60
28
7

TOTAL

214

209

184

146

159

PROPERTY STOLEN and RECOVERED
Year
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007

Stolen
$171,825
$86,959
$71,261
$96,421
$91,741

Recovered
$11,045
$24,848
$43,401
$15,567
$43,126

Stolen Property Recovered
6%
29%
61%
16%
47%

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ARRESTS
In 2011 the police department made a total of 412 arrests. (This is a 3% increase compared to
the 400 arrests in 2010.) The total arrests include misdemeanor and felony, with felony being
the more serious crime classification. Of those arrests 64% were misdemeanors, 36% were
felonies, 69% were adults and 31% were juveniles.

Arrests
Felony
147
74

2011
2010

Misdemeanor
265
326

Adult & Juvenile Arrests
Adult
283
298

2011
2010

Juvenile
129
102

TRAFFIC CITATIONS and WARNINGS
Civil Traffic citation
Criminal Traffic citation
Traffic Warnings

2011
231
65
779
1075

2010
322
196
847
1365

2009
280
150
629
1059

2011 TRAFFIC CITATIONS and WARNINGS

Traffic
Warnings
73%

2008
441
205
797
1443

2007
307
114
1047
1468

Civil Traffic
21%
Criminal
Traffic
6%
Civil Traffic
Criminal Traffic
Traffic Warnings

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VI – SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
A) - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
Detective Mike Sweetser was assigned to Criminal Investigations for the Eagar Police
Department. Lieutenant Fred Frazier supervised him. The detective is responsible for the
follow-up investigation of all assigned cases, victim recontacts, crime analysis, liaison to the
Apache County Drug Free Alliance (ACDFA), supervisor of the Civilian Volunteer Patrol
(CVP) program and covering patrol shifts for officers on vacation/sick time/training or when
short of staff.
All investigative cases submitted by officers are reviewed by the Lieutenant and assigned a
standard solvability factor. This solvability factor provides a quantifiable number indicating
the possible success of investigating a case. This allows the department to use its resources in
the most efficient manner possible.
If the solvability factor falls below a set threshold, the Lieutenant administratively inactivates
the case. The case may be opened at a later time if a lead is developed.
If the solvability factor exceeds the set threshold, the case is assigned to the detective for
active investigation. The Lieutenant conducts weekly case reviews with the detective to ensure
that the investigations are being conducted in a timely manner. To provide timely and
efficient investigative services to the citizens, a goal has been set to attempt to expeditiously
close all active cases within thirty days of assignment.
During the months of January to August 2011 Detective Sweetser handled the investigation on
cases based off the above criteria. On September 1, 2011 the Police Department was restructured
in an effort to save funding. Detective Sweetser was promoted to Patrol Sergeant and the
Lieutenant and Detective positions were eliminated. From September to December 2011 the
sergeants and patrol officers were assigned the investigative follow up for each of their own
cases.

In 2011 a total of (138) cases were assigned for follow-up investigation. (This is a 70% increase
compared to the 41 cases assigned in 2010.) The breakdown of the types and number of cases
assigned for follow-up investigation are as follows:

Harassment

3

Death Investigation

6

Theft

29

Sex Offender Notification

2

Residential Burglary

33

Criminal Damage

23

Sex Crimes

122

Aggravated Assault

2

ID Theft

1

Child Molest

10

Commercial Burglary

6

Found Property

4

Fraud

5

Suspicious Activity

2

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B) - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
The School Resource Officer (SRO) position is a grant-funded position through the Arizona
Department of Education. The grant provides for a police officer to work within the school
district, primarily the Round Valley High School. Our school community would be greatly
affected if we did not have the School Resource Officer position. (Unfortunately the grant
funding for this position ended May 2011.)
Officer Bob Suggs was assigned as the School Resource Officer (SRO) at the high school
during the FY2010-11 school year. Lieutenant Fred Frazier was his supervisor. The School
Resource Officer is responsible for the investigation of all campus-based crime, enforcement
of campus parking, providing in-service training to school staff when necessary, truancy,
security for games and dances and problem solving with school staff. One of Officer Suggs’
main duties, under the grant, is to teach law related classes. Officer Suggs instructs students
in classes to provide a better understanding of law enforcement, the court system, and
individual rights.

High School Calls

PATROL
SRO

PATROL
SRO

During 2011, Officer Suggs responded to 85 calls for police service on campus. (This is a 49%
increase compared to the 43 SRO cases assigned in 2010.) This represents 82% of the 104 calls
received for campus-based calls this year. Patrol officers handled the additional 19 calls. The
calls Officer Suggs handles at the school leaves the dayshift officer free to focus on other calls
and issues in the Town of Eagar. The presence of an officer on the school campus has a
deterrence effect on illegal activities and keeps the police department up to date concerning
any evolving issues. During the summer months, Officer Suggs is assigned to the patrol
division to assist the department with the increased need for law enforcement during that
time of year.

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C) - ANIMAL CONTROL
In 2011 Animal Control Officer Rob Stonestreet staffed the animal control position for the
police department. Lieutenant Fred Frazier supervised him. The Animal Control Officer is
charged with the responsibility of enforcing all municipal laws and ordinances as they relate
to animal control and enforcement. The Animal Control Officer also assists the patrol officer
with tasks such as traffic control for funerals, parades, scene security and accidents.
During 2011, there were 1063 animal control calls. (In 2010 there were 1059 animal control
calls.) The animal control officer handled 975 of those calls. Patrol officers handled the
additional 88 calls. The following are the detailed statistics for the animal control division for
2011:
PATROL

ANIMAL CONTROL
PATROL
ANIMAL CONTROL

Animal Contacts
TOTAL

2011
2010
2009

687

217

132

126

1162

653

134

87

82

956

333

176

92

118

719

2011
ANIMAL CONTACTS

SKUNKS
LIVESTOCK

CATS

DOGS

CATS

LIVESTOCK

SKUNKS

DOGS

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Impounds

2011
2010
2009

CATS
3%

191

6

0

131

8

1

97

7

0

OTHER
0%

DOGS
CATS
OTHER

DOGS
97%

Euthanated Animals
TOTAL

2011
2010
2009

96

161

23

280

53

100

9

162

83

40

2

125

OTHER
8%
DOGS
34%

2011
Euthanated Animals

DOGS

CATS

OTHER

CATS
58%

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Animals Returned to Owner

2011
2010
2009

Dogs

Cats

Others

395

3

84

350

1

72

151

0

0

Adopted Animals
Dogs

Cats

Others

6

9

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

2011
2010
2009

Dead Animal Pickup

2011
2010
2009

Dogs

Cats

Skunks

Others

18

34

49

38

6

22

26

30

18

41

27

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Animal Control Citations and Warnings
2011
79
56

Citations
Warnings

2010
34
16

2009
21
52

2008
19
83

2007
44
189

200
150

Citations
Warnings

100
50
0
2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

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D) - RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Office Manager Zona Gilliam, and Records Clerk Trisha Sloan, perform Record Information
Management. They are responsible for: operating the police department front office,
answering phones, greeting citizens, entering data of vital department information, issuing
dog licenses, fingerprinting citizens, completing radio dispatching duties for our patrol and
animal control officers, maintaining the court calendar for officers, compiling regularly
scheduled media releases and various department correspondence to the public, completing
department historian duties and providing clerical assistance to the department employees.
In addition to those duties the Office Manager Zona Gilliam, is in charge of: managing police
reports and accounts payable, insuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act,
liaison for reports to the Courts/ County Attorney/ Town Attorney/ Defense Attorneys/
Insurance Companies/ Victims/ Military, other police agencies and citizens, insuring
compliance of officer AZPOST training, completing application process, performing
department audits, compiling department payroll, purchasing equipment and supplies,
making travel arrangements, scheduling trainings, providing notary public services, tracking
department inventory, assisting victims and monitoring department compliance with the
Victim Rights laws, helping to maintain the police evidence room, compiling department
statistics, attending and taking minutes at monthly officer meetings, attending and taking
minutes for the Apache County Youth Council meetings, processing call information from
silent witness line, completing required department, city, county, State and Federal reports,
functioning as administrator for our computerized report writing program (Xpediter), as
well as trainer and system security officer for the Arizona Criminal Justice Information
System (ACJIS), ensuring required State and Federal mandated reports are completed in a
timely manner, assisting with the management of grants, arranging and preparing for
occasional meetings/trainings held at our facility and events for our department, conducting
vehicle impound release hearings, providing administrative assistance to the Chief,
Lieutenant, Sergeant, or officers and she is the supervisor of Trisha Sloan.
Ms. Sloan resigned and her last day was June 30, 2011. In an attempt to save on costs the front
office was only staffed by Ms. Gilliam, after Ms. Sloan left. The office hours were reduced and
the CVP’s tried to help Ms. Gilliam some of the time. As time went on it was obvious that the
duties of the front office could not be managed with one employee. The vacant position was not
filled until February 2012. To continue to try saving costs the position was filled by a part-time
employee.

E) – CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PATROL (CVP)
The Civilian Volunteer Program (CVP) began in January 2007. The 2011 CVP members are:
Roger Curtis, Sandy Curtis, Ron Fonk, Bob Reese, Jim Schuring, Al Lafella, Tamara
Osborne, Rebecca Pacey, Kathleen Graham, Stan Ciminski, Dan Harrison, Lora Harrison,
Quinton McCue and Jamie Robbins. The CVPs are supervised by Detective Mike Sweetser.
To become a CVP you must successfully complete the Eagar Police Department Citizen Police
Academy, complete a Town of Eagar volunteer application, pass a criminal background
check, have a valid driver’s license, be fingerprinted and pass a drug test. CVPs receive
periodic training and on the job training.
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The Eagar P.D. CVP wears a light blue uniform shirt or light blue polo shirt and black or
dark blue pants. Their shirts and jackets have the EPD patch on each shoulder. They do not
carry firearms and do not make arrests. They do carry the EPD police radio and pepper
spray.
The CVP helps the police department by performing a number of duties. They drive marked
EPD patrol cars while doing their volunteer duties. This gives more police visibility and more
eyes/ears out in the community. A few of their duties are: security checks on vacant
residences in town, contacting persons on the SOS Program, distributing paperwork to the
various police agencies/support agencies/Courts/Town Attorney, parking in problem traffic
areas to encourage voluntary compliance with the traffic laws, they turn in license plate
numbers of violators and warning letters are mailed to the registered owners, provide crime
scene security, directing traffic for parades/accidents/emergencies, patrolling school zones,
assisting the records department, fingerprinting citizens, operating the front office desk,
answering phones, completing labor projects on the police department building, shuttling
vehicles to the Town Garage or Show Low dealership for maintenance/warranty work, adult
and juvenile prisoner transports, assisting with booths at community events, passing out
information flyers in neighborhoods, tagging abandon vehicles, contacting residence owners
to post house numbers, reporting parking violations, etc. The list continues to grow as we find
new ways the CVP can help the police department.
In 2011 Bob Reese was selected as the Eagar Civilian Volunteer of the Year.
In 2011 the CVP members completed 2,315 hours of volunteer service working for the police
department. This is a decrease of 4% compared to the 2,420 hours completed in 2010.

If you calculated the hours donated by the CVP members at the minimum
wage rate of $7.65 per hour; the dollar value of the hours donated equals
$17,709.75.

VII - EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Training has often been cited as one of the most important responsibilities in any law
enforcement agency. Training serves three broad purposes. First, well-trained officers are
generally better prepared to act decisively and correctly in a broad spectrum of situations.
Second, training results in greater productivity and effectiveness. Third, it fosters
cooperation and unity of purpose. Furthermore, agencies are being held legally accountable
for the actions of their personnel and for failing to provide initial or remedial training. The
department recognizes the importance of training and is committed to providing the best
training available to all personnel.

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The State of Arizona Peace Officers Training and Standards (AZPOST) Board stipulates that
officers receive at least eight hours of advanced officer training a year. There is an additional
mandate of one firearms qualification shoot and one target identification and discrimination
shoot a year. The Eagar Police Department attempts, when possible, to qualify as often as
possible (up to four times a year) so as to maintain good weapons proficiency skills.
The Eagar Police Department received a total of 655 hours of training in 2011. (This is a 17%
increase compared to the 559 hours of training in 2010.

The training for departmental personnel was in the following areas during 2011:

Emergency
Management
1%

2011 Training

First Aid
5%
Patrol
20%

Criminal Investigation
Criminal Investigation
37%

Weapons
Administrative
Supervisory

Supervisory
10%
Administrative
20%

Patrol
Weapons
7%

First Aid
Emergency Management

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