FUND TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIME PROGRAM
P.O. BOX 818
DOVER, DELAWARE 19903
(302) 744-2674
MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
A Fund to Combat Violent Crime Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 1000 a.m. in the City of Dover Police Department conference room, 400 South Queen Street, Dover, Delaware. The meeting was called to order at 10:06 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Schiliro. Those in attendance included:
Members and Staff:
Lt. Fred Calhoun, III* President, FOP, Delaware State Lodge
Colonel Robert Coupe* Delaware State Police
Chief James Hosfelt* Chairman, Delaware Police Chiefs Council
Tim Mullaney, Sr.* Delaware Department of Justice
The Honorable Lewis D. Schiliro* Secretary, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Committee Chair
Tom Ellis Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice
Deborah Golden Program Administrator
Randall L. Hughes Deputy Principal Assistant for Special Projects
Interested Parties:
Chief Michael Redmon Bethany Beach Police Department
Chief Robert Longo Bridgeville Police Department
Captain Gary Melvin Camden Police Department
Chief Brian Hill Clayton Police Department
Chief Floyd Toomey Dagsboro Police Department
Chief Dan Tjaden Delaware City Police Department
Lt. Robert A. Remo, Jr. Delmar Police Department
Lt. William Hocker Dewey Beach Police Department
Chief Michael Warchol Ellendale Police Department
Chief Laura Giles Elsmere Police Department
Chief William H. Boyden Fenwick Island Police Department
Chief William A. Dudley, Jr. Frankford Police Department
Chief Mark Anderson Greenwood Police Department
Chief Norman Barlow Harrington Police Department
Captain Ricky Richardson Laurel Police Department
Chief Jeff Horvath Lewes Police Department
Chief Henry V., Tobin, III Middletown Police Department
Lt. Michael Kelly Middletown Police Department
Lt. Edward A. Huey Milford Police Department
Chief William E. Phillips Milton Police Department
Major Mark Hitch New Castle County Police Department
Chief Kevin McDerby New Castle City Police Department
Captain John Potts Newark Police Department
Captain Gary Flood Seaford Police Department
Chief Gary Morris Seaford Police Department
Detective William L. Sullivan Rehoboth Beach Police Department
Lt. Norman Wood Smyrna Police Department
PFC Patrick D. Wiley S. Bethany Police Department
Inspector Nancy S. Dietz Wilmington Police Department
Captain Christine Dunning Wilmington Police Department
Corporal Frederick Reed Wilmington Police Department
Randall Chase Reporter, AP
*Committee members
Chairman Lewis Schiliro opened the meeting by thanking all of the police chiefs for their quick response to the application process and noted there was 100% participation by the eligible police departments. Chairman Schiliro also thanked Debby Golden for her administration of the program in a timely manner.
The agenda was as follows:
I. Approval of May 15, 2012 Minutes of the Meeting
Chairman Schiliro asked if there were any amendments to the May 15, 2012 minutes of the meeting and hearing none, asked for a motion for approval. A motion was made by Tim Mullaney and seconded by Chief James Hosfelt that the May 15, 2012 minutes be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the minutes were approved by the Committee members.
II. Approval of FY 13 Fund to Combat Violent Crime Applications
Chairman Schiliro asked the Committee if they reviewed the following applications and had any comments: (Comments start on page seven)
V-01-13 Greenwood Police Department $8,583.59
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime to conduct surveillance by undercover vehicles and foot/vehicle patrols in both residential and business communities ($3,291.58); to purchase 4 stop stick rack kits ($1751.25); 4 Steiner binoculars ($1368); 4 digital cameras ($1540); 4 memory cards ($83.96); 2 camera warranties ($81); 4 camera cases ($67.80); and undercover motor vehicle rental ($400).
V-02-13 South Bethany Police Department $17,167.18
Applicant requests approval to purchase 4 Motorola Portable XTS5000 model 11 radios; Astro digital CAI operation software; and 1 DES, DES-SL, DES-OFB encryption.
V-03-13 Delaware City Police Department $8,583.59
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime to be used to work with and assist Probation and Parole in checking on curfew violators and execute pending outstanding warrants by Delaware City Police ($3,702.79) and to purchase 1 APX 6000 Motorola Radio ($4,880.80).
V-04-13 Camden Police Department $17,889.58
Applicant requests approval to purchase 6 Dell desktop computers ($7,359.03); 1 Dell PowerEdge T130 server for in car camera systems ($3,029.09); 7 Digital Ally wireless video download upgrades for current in car cameras ($6,500); and 7 Fuji 14 MP digital cameras and case inserts ($1,001.46).
V-05-13 New Castle County Police Department $134,917.44
Applicant requests approval to purchase 50 wearable cameras for patrol officers ($50,000); 2 In-car video/LPR (license plate readers) combo systems ($25,000); upgrade Veri-Pic System that stores/authenticates all digital media ($10,000); and 1 server/storage for digital media ($32,000); and 18 new tasers for new hires ($17,917.44).
V-06-13 Clayton Police Department $17,889.58
Applicant requests approval to purchase 1 evidence room Information Network Program ($5,373.83); 1 Dell Power Edge 420 Server ($4,986.65); and 6 Dell Opti Plex 390 Minitowers ($7,529.10).
V-07-13 New Castle City Police Department $21,140.35
Applicant requests approval to use funds for firing range fees at the Bridgeville Range for 1 year ($2,000) and to purchase 6 Sig Patrol Rifles with slings swivels, mounts, magazines, training rounds, simunitions bolt conversions, simunition ammo, Karbon Arms less than lethal units/holsters, Karbon Arms cartridge packs, and Karbon Arms units ($19,140.35).
V-08-13 Elsmere Police Department $18,973.17
Applicant requests approval to purchase 4 APX6000 700/800 Model 2.5 portable radios with encryption pkg. ($15,724.80); 4 microphones ($310.40); battery charger ($630.40); 4 swivel radio holders ($208); dual shotgun and rifle electric gunracks including installation ($2,099.57).
V-09-13 Dover Police Department $46,785.34
Applicant requests approval to use funds for public education overtime ($4,285.34); anti-gang operations and DACTS overtime ($20,000); purchase sniper rifles ($15000); and prisoner transport van insert ($7,500).
V-10-13 Newport Police Department $17,528.38
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime for increased patrols and criminal investigation.
V-11-13 Felton Police Department $8,944.79
Applicant requests approval to purchase 2 APX6000 700/800 Model 2.5 portable radios (8,062.40) and 1 Brother printer and ink cartridges ($882.39).
V-12-13 Georgetown Police Department $20,000.00
Applicant requests approval to use funds for SWAT training for team leader and SWAT members ($3,000); rental of undercover motor vehicles ($5,000); and to replace the phone recording system ($12,000).
V-13-13 Laurel Police Department $19,334.37
Applicant requests approval to purchase 6 digital Ally 500P in-car videos with accessories.
V-14-13 Selbyville Police Department $17,167.18
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime patrols for high complainant times ($4,571.18) and to purchase 3 Dell desktops ($5,070) and 1 L-3 Mobile Vision Evidence server ($7,526).
V-15-13 Seaford Police Department $24,752.32
Applicant requests approval to use funds to upgrade 27 Glock handguns ($5,913); purchase 4 APX6000 portable radios w/accessories ($16,323.20) and 1 Dell desktop computer with monitor and printer ($2,516.12).
V-16-13 Bethany Beach Police Department $17,889.58
Applicant requests approval to use funds to upgrade 12 Glock 23 to Sig Sauer DAK .357 weapons to include holsters, tactical mounted lights, magazine pouches, and training ammo and to purchase 1 Colt AR-15 rifle with training ammo, forearm light and departmental engraving on all weapons.
V-17-13 Ocean View Police Department $16,444.79
Applicant requests approval to use funds for the development of a Tactical Patrol Officer (TPO) Program. TPO training will include patrol rifle training, active shooter response, tactical casualty care, ballistic shield use, tactical pistol, and planning and response to violent critical incidents.
V-18-13 Wilmington Police Department $127,693.50
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime which will focus on intelligence driven data of violent crimes, yielded from a weekly Deployment meeting. The program will encompass walking assignments, crime prevention programs for at-risk youths and tactical response initiatives.
V-19-13 Dagsboro Police Department $8,583.59
Applicant requests approval to purchase 1 Astro digital radio ($4,338.80) and towards the purchase of start-up costs for a K-9 to include siren, light package and bar with controls, Havis K-9 kennel and Acer Hot and Pop Pro alarm/door pop system ($4,244.79).
V-20-13 Ellendale Police Department $7,861.20
Applicant requests approval to purchase 1 in-car video system ($5,070); 1 desk top computer ($2000); 1 laser printer ($350); 1 digital camera ($425) and shipping costs ($16.20).
V-21-13 Bridgeville Police Department $17,889.58
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime for foot, vehicle and investigation and surveillance support operations ($9,431.33) and to purchase 1 powerpoint projector ($1,036.50); 1 laptop ($540); 1 printer ($150); 1 scanner ($180); 8 mobile printers ($2,232); 7 stopsticks ($3,054.75); 1 K-9 vehicle cooling system/door pop ($895); 1 set of K-9 patrol car door panels ($220) and K-9 evidence computer software ($150).
V-22-13 Fenwick Island Police Department $17,528.38
Applicant requests approval to purchase 6 Point Blank body armors with trauma plate ($4,200); 6 Point Blank ballistic helmets ($2,100); 6 Surefire tactical flashlights ($600); 2 Motorola APX6500 radios with software ($8,677.60) and 1 Panasonic ToughBook computer with software ($1,950.78).
V-23-13 Newark Police Department $39,200.21
Applicant requests approval to purchase 1 2012 Chevrolet Caprice PPV for the Special Operations Unit ($27,105.50); emergency lights and interior equipment (cage, console, rifle mount, etc) ($6,903.51); new radio to include installation ($4,856.20); and vehicle graphics ($335).
V-24-13 Milton Police Department $18,973.17
Applicant requests approval to purchase 12 Taser X26 ($10,200); 1 Tigercam 10 wireless broadband IP camera ($7,239); 1 Tactical K-9 door popper and heat sensor system with installation ($1,054.17); and buy/informant funds ($480).
V-25-13 Rehoboth Beach Police Department $20,417.96
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime ($5,161.48); to purchase 1 Watchguard in-car digital video recorder to include installation, set up licenses, etc. ($10,095); and training to include Patrol Response to Active Shooter and Gang Violence/Violent Crimes ($5,161.48).
V-26-13 Millsboro Police Department $18,250.77
Applicant requests approval to use funds for tactical training ($3,300); to upgrade Glock service weapons ($2,200); purchase 1 Panasonic Toughbook Ultra ($2,700); 6 EOTECH weapon sights ($3,000); and upgrade tasers to the latest model ($7,050.77).
V-27-13 Milford Police Department $25,474.72
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime to provide 2 officer foot patrols in targeted areas ($5,773.72) and to purchase 1 mobile video camera server and software ($14,956) and 1 Flashback 2 in-car video system ($4,745).
V-28-13 Frankford Police Department $8,222.39
Applicant requests approval to purchase 1 APX 6000 Model 2.5 digital portable radio and 1 APX 6500 7/800 Mid Power mobile radio.
V-29-13 Wyoming Police Department $8,583.59
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime to target areas with increased crime and to pay one officer to work with Dover PD’s gang officer.
V-30-13 Dewey Beach Police Department $17,889.58
Applicant requests approval to upgrade weapons to Glock Model 21 handguns ($2,080) and to purchase a City-wide closed circuit TV surveillance system ($15,809.58).
V-31-13 Lewes Police Department $19,695.56
Applicant requests approval to purchase 2 in-car cameras with wireless download system ($12,735) and 10 Dell Intel i5 desk top computers ($6,960.56)
V-32-13 Middletown Police Department $25,474.72
Applicant requests approval to purchase 26 wearable cameras for patrol officers.
V-33-13 Cheswold Police Department $7,861.20
Applicant requests approval to purchase 1 Digital Ally in car surveillance camera ($4,337.70); to send police officer to training given by the National Crime Prevention Association entitled “Skill building 24 Hour Basic Crime Prevention” Course in Columbia, SC ($1,350); and overtime for increased surveillance in known drug areas ($2,173.50).
V-34-13 Smyrna Police Department $22,946.34
Applicant requests approval to purchase 3 In-car cameras with software/hardware/ server.
V-35-13 Harrington Police Department $18,611.97
Applicant requests approval to purchase 4 Sig S16 rifles and ammo ($7,165.50); camera for crime scene ($446.47); training ($1,000); and overtime for drug and crime prevention ($10,000).
V-36-13 Delmar Police Department $19,695.56
Applicant requests approval to use funds to purchase 3 Outdoor IP Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras w/licenses and labor for installation ($15,373.56); 1 Dell OptiPlex desktop computer with software ($1,600); training for 2 officers in Burtonsville, MD on Video Forensics ($2,722).
V-37-13 Blades Police Department $8,583.59
Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime to conduct patrol coverage to prevent and deter violent crime activity.
Discussion: Tim Mullaney stated for the record that Newark Police Department’s purchase of a vehicle was permissible because it does not fall under Chapter 5, p. 12, §3 of the guidelines, “What may Fund to Combat Violent Crime funds NOT be used for?”
which states: “The purchase or leasing of equipment needed in order to justify the existence of a police agency (i.e. uniforms, weapons, vehicles, equipment specifically designed for traffic enforcement, telephones, cell phones, pagers, office supplies and utilities” because this vehicle was being used for as a Special Operations vehicle and not a normal budgeted police vehicle. Captain John Potts, Newark Police Department, stated that was accurate and the vehicle was to be used by Newark’s Special Operations unit. DAG Tom Ellis concurred by stating this was consistent with his view.
Chief William Phillips, Milton Police Department, stated that he would like to amend his grant deleting the purchase of 1 Tactical K-9 door popper and heat sensor system with installation for $1,054.17 and replacing it with the purchase of 11 digital voice recorders and 2 camcorders. There is no change in the dollar amount.
Chairman Schiliro asked for any other comments or discussion and hearing none, called for a motion to approve the grant applications.
Motion for Approval: A motion was made by Tim Mullaney and seconded by Chief Jim Hosfelt to approved the grant applications, with Milton’s amendment. Hearing no further discussion, the applications were unanimously approved by the Committee members.
Chairman Schiliro stated that the Committee would like to encourage the police departments to be more strategic in the use of funds next year. The Committee would like to see specific issues addressed and police departments working together as a task force addressing specific issues. Chairman Schiliro has asked Colonel Coupe to prepare statewide crime statistics addressing areas needing specific attention. Chairman Schiliro hoped to have this presentation ready at the January Committee meeting.
III. Other Business
A. FOIA
Chief William Phillips, Milton Police Department, was concerned that the Violent Crime Committee meeting was posted on the State of Delaware internet , in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, making it accessible to criminals seeing what types of surveillance equipment Milton and other police departments were purchasing. Chief Phillips stated this could jeopardize officer safety.