IN Murrysville Spring 2019 | Page 42

Murrysville Police Department | Thomas P. Seefeld – Chief of Police Highlights Traffic Initiatives • MPD received re-accreditation from the PA Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) on January 11 & 12, 2018. The department attained accreditation status on March 25, 2006. • Launched the new Murrysville Police website. Please visit us at www.murrysvillepolice.com • Officers worked in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office, DA’s office and DANET on several drug investigations and prosecutions. • MPD in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office and PSP conducted enforcement detail at Tokyo Massage and Judy’s Oriental Massage, Route 22. • Chief and Officer Auvil are in the process of creating an Emergency Service public relations video in conjunction with fire and EMS staff. • MPD joined the Westmoreland North Critical Response Team (SWAT). The department continues to provide information of importance to community members. The total number of citizens registered with Nixle/Murrysville is 4,423. The total number of citizens following MPD Facebook is 4,227. The total number of citizens following MPD Twitter is 1,116. • • Aggressive Driving Details: Wave 2 (March 19 – April 29, 2018): 81 traffic stops, 66 traffic citations. Wave 3 (July 9 – August 26, 2018): 72 traffic stops, 56 traffic citations. Wave 1 (October 22 – November 25, 2018): 23 traffic stops, 16 traffic citations. • • Buckle Up PA Details: Detail (May 14 – June 3, 2018): 88 traffic stops, 64 traffic citations. Detail (November 19 – December 2, 2018): 58 traffic stops, 46 traffic citations. Traffic Safety Interdiction Details: Traffic details were conducted each month resulting in 88 traffic citations issued, 128 warnings. Officer Training • Chief assisted the FRSD with the interviewing process for hiring the Director of Safety and Security, School Police. • Officers conducted 47 Heritage Trail UTV patrols. • Rt. 22 Truck Inspections: MCSAP/Commercial Vehicle Inspectors conducted details on Route 22. • MPD staff recognizes the importance of on-going training and professional development that builds a solid foundation for providing the best possible professional police service to the community. As a result, staff attended a significant amount of training sessions and conferences throughout the year on various subject matters that have enhanced all officers’ knowledge and expanded their capabilities. Community Training • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) instructors provided training to schools, churches, businesses and to other community stakeholders. Approximately 2,500 individuals have received training. Murrysville Police - Yearly Report 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Calls for Service 5741 5820 5205 5417 5120 Incidents 5293 5401 4860 5047 4763 Burglaries 21 20 14 15 12 Reportable Crashes 212 204 193 197 174 Non-Reportable Crashes 236 215 152 173 193 Traffic Arrests 1520 1700 1339 1474 843 Traffic - Warnings 469 903 1130 2147 1772 Adult Arrests 312 319 286 284 170 Juvenile Arrests 31 27 27 41 24 40 MURRYSVILLE