EAGAR POLICE DEPARTMENT
2013 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Submitted By
CHIEF MIKE HOGAN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS

page 3

INTRODUCTION LETTER

page 4

I –ORGANIZATIONAL CHART for 2013

page 5

II – 2013 ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS

page 6

III - EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

page 7-9

IV – GRANTS

page 9

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

page 10
page 11
page 12-13

VI - SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
A) - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
B) – SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
C) – ANIMAL CONTROL
D) - RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
E) – CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PATROL (CVP)
VII - EMPLOYEE TRAINING

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page 15
page 16-18
page 19-20
page 20-21
page 21

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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 other agencies and 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
P.M. Hogan
CHIEF OF POLICE

(928) 333-4000 (24 Hours)

Michael Sweetser
SERGEANT

(928) 333-1674 Fax

Zona Gilliam
OFFICE MANAGER

April 1, 2014
Dear Mayor Hamblin, Members of the Town Council and Town Manager:
I am pleased to submit the Eagar Police Department’s 2013 Executive Summary.
The 2013 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) shows a decrease in the number of Thefts (-18%) and Burglaries (-31%) but our Auto
Thefts increased (+67%). (See page 12 for more information.) Two other crimes that show a decrease in 2013 are Liquor
Offenses (-54%) and DUIs (-63%). Two crimes that show an increase in 2013 are Criminal Damage (+23%) and Child Status
Offenses (+56%). (See page 10 for more information.)
In September 2013 we said good-bye to Sgt. Troy Czarnyszka when he medically retired from the Eagar Police Department
due to an injury he received on-duty. He dedicated 16 years of his life to the Eagar PD and we will miss him.
We tested for a police officer position in April, anticipating the start of the next police academy in August. Officer Steve Jones
started working full-time with ACCENT in May; Officer Bob Suggs left to go work for Surprise PD in July; Officer Mathew
Porter resigned in September; and Sgt. Czarnyszka retired in September also. That left Eagar PD with three officers and
myself to cover the patrol schedule the rest of the year.
Being so short handed was very difficult but Sgt. Mike Sweetser, Officer Jason Casillas and Officer Will Gleeson accepted the
challenge. They sacrificed time with their families, took on the heavier work load and worked together to make the best of a
bad situation. Officer Steve Jones even came out on short notice several times, (from working ACCENT), to help us cover the
shifts when issues arose.
Zona Gilliam and Summer Witting also shared the workload. Sgt Sweetser and I had to have Ms. Gilliam take over many of
our administrative duties so we could focus on patrol. She took the extra assignments and tried to complete her regular duties
too.
The Civilian Volunteer Patrol (CVP) personnel stepped in to help also. We would not have been able to cover all the public
events the community expects of us without the CVP’s help.
We hired two good people from the April testing; Justin Butler and Bauer Brown. They finished the academy in December
and started their 12 week training period. A second testing for a police officer in October helped us find Ross Eagar. He
started the Police Academy in January 2014. So there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
Sometimes I wonder if the citizens of Eagar realize how lucky they are to have the group of men and women who work at the
Eagar Police Department. They sacrifice a lot to keep the Police Department running smoothly and to protect the public. I’m
proud to be a part of the Eagar 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 2013

Town of Eagar
Mayor and Council
Criminal Prosecutor
Doug Brown
Town Manager
Shawn Nau

Chief of Police
Mike Hogan
Office Manager
Zona Gilliam
Office Assistant
Summer Witting

Patrol Sergeant
Mike Sweetser

Patrol Sergeant
Troy Czarnyszka

School Resource
Officer Bob Suggs

Patrol
Officer Jason Casillas
Officer Matt Porter
Officer Will Gleeson
Cadet Justin Butler
Cadet Bauer Brown

ACCENT Grant
Position
Officer Steve Jones

Animal Control
Officer Robert
Stonestreet

Civilian Volunteer Patrol
(CVP)
Roger Curtis, Sandy Curtis, Ron Fonk, Bob Reese,
Jim Schuring, Frank McLaughlin, Tamara Osborne,
Rebecca Pacey, Kathleen Graham, Stan Ciminski, Dan
Harrison, Lora Harrison, James Tieman, Patricia Barnes,
Jamie Robbins

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II – 2013 ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS
January 22, Chief Mike Hogan and Sgt. Mike Sweetser instructed at the first police academy class at the
Northeastern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (NALETA). The local police academy was reestablished by the Northern Arizona Police Association (NAPA) and Northland Pioneer College (NPC).
March 2, Officer Jones began working part-time for ACCENT. Each week he worked 20 hours for EPD and 20
hours for ACCENT.
March 18, Officer Gleeson completed his probationary period.
April 13, EPD Officers and CVPs helped at the Regional Special Olympics held at the Round Valley High
School Dome in Eagar.
April 22, EPD conducted testing for a police officer position.
May 1 & 2, the entire Eagar Police Department, (minus Chief Hogan, Sgt. Czarnyszka, Sgt. Sweetser and Ms.
Zona), and many Town employees completed the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People training. This training
was arranged by the Eagar Police Department and conducted by AZPOST for only the cost of the student books.
May 7, was the beginning of the sixth (6th) Citizen Police Academy presented by the Eagar Police Department.
May 25, Officer Jones began working full-time for ACCENT.
July 18, was Officer Bob Suggs last day of work with Eagar PD. He left EPD to go work for the Surprise Police
Department.
(EPD was now down to five (5) officers working patrol. Sgt. Czarnyszka had not been able to work for EPD
since November 26, 2012. With Officer Jones working ACCENT that only left Chief Hogan, Sgt. Sweetser, Ofc.
Casillas, Ofc. Gleeson and Ofc. Porter to cover the patrol shifts.)
July 29, Justin Butler and Bauer Brown were hired as EPD cadets to attend the police academy.
September 24, Officer Porter resigned from the Eagar Police Department.
(EPD was now reduced to four (4) officers working patrol.)
September 27, was Sgt. Troy Czarnyszka’s last day with the Eagar Police Department. He had to take a medical
retirement due to the on-duty injury that occurred in 2009. The Eagar Police Department appreciates his 16 plus
years as a police officer; serving the citizens of Eagar. He will be missed.
October 24, EPD conducted testing for a police officer position.
November 7, Sgt. Mike Sweetser graduated from the four week AZPOST Arizona Leadership Program.
December 5, Officer Justin Butler and Officer Bauer Brown successfully completed the Northern Arizona
Training Academy (NARTA) in Prescott.
December 10, Officer Justin Butler and Officer Bauer Brown began the 12 week period of training with EPD
Field Training Officers (FTO).
December 30, Ross Eagar was hired as an EPD cadet to attend the police academy.
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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 2013.
At the Eagar Police Department 2013 Awards Banquet the following personnel were recognized; Officer
Will Gleeson - Extra Mile Award, Chief Mike Hogan and Officer Bauer Brown - Bull’s Eye Award, Roger
Curtis - CVP of the Year and Sgt Mike Sweetser, Officer Jason Casillas and Officer Will Gleeson Meritorious Service Awards.

Sergeant Troy Czarnyszka
 Departmental Commendation (1)
 Administrator for the Arizona 100 Club Grant
 Organized Special Olympics fundraising
 Coach for the Round Valley Special Olympics Athletes
 Intoxilyzer 8000 Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS)
 Taser Instructor
 Evidence Custodian
Sergeant Mike Sweetser
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation (1)
 Training Coordinator
 Police Department Fleet Manager
 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
 Certified Glock Pistol Armorer
 Intoxilyzer 8000 Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS)
 Phlebotomist for DUI blood draws
 Instructor for the Northeastern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (NALETA)
Officer Steve Jones
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Senior Patrol Officer
 Firearms Instructor
 Department Sniper
 ACCENT
 Bike Patrol
 Phlebotomist for DUI blood draws
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Officer Bob Suggs
 Departmental Commendation (1)
 School Resource Officer (SRO)
 Taser Instructor
Officer Jason Casillas
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation (1)
 Senior Patrol Officer
 Evidence Custodian
 Defensive Tactics and Weapons Instructor
Officer Matt Porter
 Departmental Commendation (1)
 Spanish speaking and translation skills
Officer Will Gleeson
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Departmental Commendation (2)
 Completed Probation
 2013 Extra Mile Award
Officer Justin Butler
 Started police academy at Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy (NARTA)
 Successfully completed the police academy
 Departmental Commendation (1)
Officer Bauer Brown
 Started police academy at Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy (NARTA)
 Successfully completed the police academy
 Departmental Commendation (1)
 2013 Bulls Eye Award (Tie)
Animal Control Officer Rob Stonestreet
 Departmental Commendation (1)
 Coach for Round Valley Special Olympics Athletes
Office Manager Zona Gilliam
 ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification
 System Security Officer (SSO) for the Eagar PD ACJIS Network
 Notary
 Coach for Round Valley Special Olympics Athletes
 Evidence Custodian

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Office Assistant Summer Witting
 ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification
 Notary
Chief Mike Hogan
 Citizen Commendation (2)
 Reading in School (RIS) Program
 Member of the Coalition for Family Values
 Administrator of the Proposition 202 grant
 Member of the Apache County Youth Council (ACYC) Board
 2013 Little Colorado Behavioral Health Center (LCBHC), Board President
 Instructor for the Northeastern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (NALETA)
 2013 Bulls Eye Award (Tie)

IV – GRANTS
PROPOSITION 202 FUNDING

$5,000.00

The Eagar Police Department was awarded $5,000.00 from the White Mountain Apache Tribe to
complete the evidence storage area in the Alpine Building.

APACHE COUNTY R.I.C.O. FUNDS

$12,738.00

The Apache County R.I.C.O. Funds purchased six (6) Taser Body Cameras and the accessories ($11,738)
for Eagar Police Department officers and reimbursed the Northern Arizona Training Center
membership fees. ($1,000)

TOTAL GRANT FUNDING_
OBTAINED BY THE EAGAR POLICE DEPARTMENT_
FOR 2013_

$17,738.00_
Eagar PD Grant History
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008

$25,951
$73,769
$172,001
$116,759
$137,460
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V - DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS
A) - ITEMIZED CALLS FOR SERVICE
During 2013, the Eagar Police Department responded to 3,330 calls for service and 2,892 documented
reports were filed. (This is 19% decrease from the 4,103 calls for service in 2012.)
The following is a list of the key crime classifications and number of occurrences for 2012 and 2013.
Type of Case
Homicide
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

2012
1
0
41
77
15
62
100
6
4
25
39
34
47
47
28

2013
0
1
43
78
22
76
82
10
5
24
27
39
42
41
13

Difference
-1
+1
+2
+1
+7
+14
-18
+4
+1
-1
-12
+5
-5
-6
-15

84

131

+47

27
18
9
11
2
41

10
17
7
15
1
23

-17
-1
-2
+4
-1
-18

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

2012
23
5
0
10
11
110

2013
13
5
0
5
12
81

Difference
-10
(No change)
(No change)
-5
+1
-29

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B) - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
In 2013, there were 78 reported domestic violence (D/V) incidents in the Town of Eagar. Of the 78
calls, 9 were submitted for criminal prosecution*. (In 2012 there were 77 reported domestic violence
incidents and 13 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.

Minors
Present
Weapon
used

2012 D/V
incidents

Drug use

Alcohol use

2013 D/V
incidents
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100 110 120

Of the 78 domestic violence incidents in 2013: alcohol use was noted in 13, drug use was noted in
2, and weapons were used in 1. (Of the 77 domestic violence incidents in 2012: alcohol use was noted
in 12, drug use was noted in 4, and weapons were used in 2.)
Of the 78 domestic violence incidents in 2013, minors were present at the scene in 14 of those
calls*. (In 2012 minors were present at the scene in 35 of the 77 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
2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Homicide
Robbery
Forcible Rape
Assault
Theft
Burglary
Auto Theft

2013
0
1
0
43
82
27
10

2012
1
0
0
41
100
39
6

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

TOTAL

163

186

214

209

184

146

Auto Theft

PROPERTY STOLEN and RECOVERED
Year
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009

Stolen
$71,340
$72,432
$171,825
$86,959
$71,261

Recovered
$36,426
$32,779
$11,045
$24,848
$43,401

Stolen Property Recovered
51%
45%
6%
29%
61%

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ARRESTS
In 2013 the police department made a total of 341 arrests. (This is an 24% decrease compared to the
449 arrests in 2012.) The total arrests include misdemeanor and felony, with felony being the more
serious crime classification. Of those arrests 75% were misdemeanors, 25% were felonies, 67%
were adults and 33% were juveniles.

Arrests
Felony
85
147

2013
2012

Misdemeanor
256
302

Adult & Juvenile Arrests
Adult
229
315

2013
2012

Juvenile
112
134

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

2013
97
23
352
472

2012
144
26
437
607

2011
231
65
779
1075

2010
322
196
847
1365

2009
280
150
629
1059

2013 TRAFFIC CITATIONS and WARNINGS
Civil Traffic
21%
Criminal
Traffic
5%
Traffic
Warnings
74%

Civil Traffic
Criminal Traffic
Traffic Warnings

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VI – SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
A) - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
The Police Department was reorganized in 2011 and the Chief of Police, Sergeant, and Patrol
Officers were assigned investigative follow up for cases.
Investigative assignments are made by the Chief of Police and Sergeant. The Chief of Police and
Sergeant monitored case assignments to make sure case follow up is completed.
In 2013 a total of 78 cases were assigned for follow-up investigation. A breakdown of the types of
cases assigned for follow-up investigation is:

Unlawful Flight

1/

Death Investigation

5

Theft

11

Sex Offender Notification

1/

Criminal Damage

9/

Business/Vehicle & Home Burglaries 10

Sex Crimes

8

Assault

4/

ID Theft

1/

Forgery

2

Fraud

2

Found Property

10

Vehicle Theft

2/

DUI

2

Drug Offense

4

Other Criminal Offenses

6/

Twenty (20) of the 2013 cases needing follow up are open and still being investigated.

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B) - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
The School Resource Officer (SRO) position was a grant-funded position through the Arizona
Department of Education until May 2011. Although the funding for the position ended in 2011
the police department continued to have an officer assigned as a SRO. Without the requirements
of the grant, the SRO is now able to work at the Primary School, Middle School and the High
School. Officer Bob Suggs was assigned as the School Resource Officer (SRO) during the
2012/2013 school year. In August of 2013 Officer Suggs left our department. When the 2013/14 school
year started we did not assign an officer the SRO duties.
The School Resource Officer is responsible for the investigation of all school-based crime,
providing in-service training to school staff when necessary, truancy, security for games and
dances and problem solving with school staff. The presence of an officer on the school campus has
a deterrent effect on illegal activities and keeps the police department up to date concerning any
evolving issues.
During 2013, Officer Suggs responded to 63 calls for police service on campus during the first part
of the year. (This is a 23% decrease compared to the 82 SRO cases assigned in 2012.) Officer Suggs
handled 64% of the 99 calls received for campus-based problems during this year. Patrol officers
handled the additional 36 calls. The calls the SRO handles at the school leaves the dayshift officer
free to focus on other calls and issues in the Town of Eagar. During the summer months, the SRO
is assigned to the patrol division to assist the department with the increased need for law
enforcement during that time of year.

School Calls

PATROL

SRO

SRO

PATROL

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C) - ANIMAL CONTROL
In 2013 Animal Control Officer Rob Stonestreet staffed the animal control position for the police
department. The Animal Control Officer is charged with the responsibility of enforcing all
municipal laws and ordinances as they relate to animal control. The Animal Control Officer also
assists the patrol officer with tasks such as traffic control for funerals, parades, accidents and
crime scene security.
Since July 2011, Eagar PD and Springerville PD have combined the animal control service for
both towns to provide dayshift coverage for 7 days a week. The EPD animal control takes calls in
Springerville when working and the SPD animal control takes calls in Eagar when he is working.
In 2013 the EPD animal control officer handled 196 Springerville animal control calls.
During 2013 there were 1,076 Eagar animal control calls. (This is a 2% increase compared to the
1,059 animal control calls in 2012.) The EPD animal control officer handled 598 Eagar calls, SPD
animal control handled 310 and EPD Patrol officers handled the additional 168 calls. The
following are the detailed statistics for the animal control division for 2013:

EPD A/C

PATROL

SPD A/C

SPD A/C

2013 Calls
EPD A/C

PATROL

Animal Contacts

2013
2012
2011

Dogs

Cats

Livestock

750

227

138

185

1300

701

166

116

134

1117

687

217

132

126

1162

SKUNKS

Skunks TOTAL

2013
ANIMAL CONTACTS

LIVESTOCK
DOGS

CATS

LIVESTOCK

SKUNKS

DOGS
CATS

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Impounds

2013
2012
2011

Dogs

Cats

Other

138

1

2

191

9

5

191

6

0

CATS
1%

DOGS

OTHER
1%

CATS
OTHER

DOGS
98%

Euthanized Animals

2013
2012
2011

Dog

Cat

Other

TOTAL

65

127

42

234

103

111

16

230

96

161

23

280

OTHER
18%
2013
Euthanized Animals

DOGS
28%
DOGS

CATS

OTHER

CATS
54%

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Animals Returned to Owner

2013
2012
2011

Adopted Animals

Dogs

Cats

Others

434

5

117

390

3

104

395

3

84

Dogs

Cats

Others

28

4

0

33

0

0

6

9

0

2013
2012
2011

Dead Animal Pickup

2013
2012
2011

Dogs

Cats

Skunks

Others

15

43

48

54

18

46

30

69

18

34

49

38

Animal Control Citations and Warnings

Citations
Warnings

2013
49
57

2012
40
42

2011
79
56

2010
34
16

2009
21
52

80
70
60
50

Citations
Warnings

40
30
20
10
0
2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

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D) - RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Office Manager Zona Gilliam, and Office Assistant Summer Witting, perform Record
Information Management. They are responsible for:
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operating the police department front office
answering phones, greeting citizens, taking complaints
entering data of vital department information
issuing dog licenses
fingerprinting citizens and applicants
providing burn permits
security watch paperwork and schedules
Save Our Senior paperwork
radio dispatching for patrol & animal control
maintaining the court calendar for officers
compiling scheduled media releases
various department correspondence to the public
tracking department inventory
providing notary public services
completing department historian duties
providing clerical assistance for department employees

In addition to those duties the Office Manager Zona Gilliam, is responsible for:
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managing department police reports and accounts payable;
maintaining/tracking department budget;
insuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act;
liaison for reports and information to the Courts, County Attorney, Town Attorney,
Defense Attorneys, Insurance Companies, Victims, Military, other state and police
agencies, town departments and citizens;
completing department records retention;
insuring accurate compliance records of officer AZPOST trainings,
completing application process;
performing department audits;
compiling department payroll;
purchasing equipment and supplies;
making travel arrangements;
scheduling trainings;
maintaining animal controls controlled substance registration certificate;
completing court/state deposit report records;
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;
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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);
functioning as administrator of our department workstation computers;
functioning as administrator of our department security/camera computer system;
functioning as administrator of our departments security door computer and
system;
maintaining the PD information on webpage;
liaison for department technical services;
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;
processing paperwork for impounded vehicles;
conducting vehicle impound release hearings;
providing administrative assistance to the Chief, Sergeant, or officers;
supervisor of Office Assistant and CVP’s that help in our office.

E) – CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PATROL (CVP)
The Civilian Volunteer Program (CVP) began January 2007. The 2013 CVP members are: Roger Curtis,
Sandy Curtis, Ron Fonk, Bob Reese, Jim Schuring, Frank McLaughlin, Tamara Osborne, Rebecca Pacey,
Kathleen Graham, Stan Ciminski, Dan Harrison, Lora Harrison, James Tieman, Patricia Barnes and
Jamie Robbins. The CVPs are supervised by Sergeant 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.
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 by fingerprinting citizens, operating the front office desk, answering phones, and
completing labor projects on the police department building, shuttling vehicles to the Town Garage or

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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.
Roger Curtis was selected as the 2013 Eagar Police Department Civilian Volunteer of the Year.
In 2013 the CVP members completed 1,099 hours of volunteer service working for the police department.

If you calculated the hours donated by the CVP members at the
Arizona minimum wage rate of $7.80 per hour;
the dollar value of the hours donated would equal $8,572.20.

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.
The State of Arizona Peace Officers Training and Standards (AZPOST) Board stipulates that
officers receive eight hours of continuing training each year. Officers must also receive eight
hours of proficiency training every three years. There is an additional mandate of one firearms
qualification shoot and one target identification and discrimination shoot a year.
The Eagar Police Department received a total of 616.5 hours of training in 2013. (This is a 4%
increase compared to the 590 hours of training in 2012. The training in 2013 for departmental
personnel was in the following areas:
Emergency
Management
24%

Criminal Investigation
6%
Weapons
11%

2013 Training
Criminal Investigation
Weapons

Administrative
Administrative
9%

Supervisory

Patrol
20%

Patrol
Supervisory
30%

Emergency Management

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