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Home My WebLink AboutInformational Item - 2007 Public Safety Reports , ..,-.,..� �'a�.x� �es�r�t ��li�� Departme�.� "1'�ofes�io�z als Wh o �'a�e" 2007 Annual Report � � U .,.{ w w c m `�.. � m �, ,� U a 4 � � W �i -}�� z x �; � � �' A o � `- .r � f �x� � �i� ��v: � � i -� v�� O O e s H �' ��I E+ � C�} U � l�.,�� -� �n �, �a w � .. � �� `� ' � o Served by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department � � � � � °� a r, �y� • � OH H •. ..'H H H C; '.�. � �+ •ri � 4� t�l H r/2 tI� W E+ H t7� E-+ W U tYi W W c/� c!� lZ -rl . . . . U � 6�'a � � � � � � 0 Ch�ef of Pol�ce- Capta�n Dan W�lham Assistant Chief of Police — Lieutenant Frank Taylor �j�vti�J,p almd�sert�olice.org 4it� cyf -� P�AIL�I [��SERT' .�.�. �� BACKGROUND: The men and women assigned to the Palm Desert Police Department are dedicated to providing the citizens, business owners, and visitors to Palm Desert a safe and pleasant environment in which to live, worlc, and enjoy the amenities of this fine city. The City of Palm Desert is proudly served under contract by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Contract law enforcement has been in existence for many years, in fact the Riverside County Sheriff's Department has been providing law enforcement services to the city of Palm Desert since the city was founded in 1973. Palm Desert is one of thirteen cities in our county that has asked us to provide law enforcement services. The Palm Desert Police Department is proud to provide quality service to the city of Pa1m Desert. We are as our slogan reads: "Professionals Who Care." MISSION STRATEGY: The Palm Desert Police Department has a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of law enforcement services provided to the city. This strategy utilizes a multitude of Community Oriented Policing methodologies, including an emphasis on "proactive prevention,"the focusing of our efforts and the setting of specific goals. The Palm Desert Police Department strives to meet the following goals within its area of operations: 1. Focus on Proactive Patrol Strategies 2. Increase the Quality of Life 3. Reduce the Fear of Crime In order to meet these goals, the Palm Desert Police Departments Proactive Prevention Strategy includes the following; A. Focus enforcement on those activities that are creating the most "reactive" calls for service. B. Identify methocls to reduce calls for service and allow patrol personnel to spend more time on "proactive" enforcement. C. Utilize the Crime Analysis Unit to identify criminal trends, the potential perpetrators, and develop strategies to stop or prevent this activity in the ;��,,,-,� 2007 Palm IJese��t Police De�ai-��n��i �iulual �epat�: t Lr. �Ir�r•i: w�i1i C:icy c�c�;, enfarrce;r�rie�i��e�so�nel 'co iir�prove the qualiiy �F lii� ir� all c,Ftr►� ��•�.s;:�that w� sF�v�� E. Promote a reduction in victirnization tlu•ough educational programs. �. DPvelfl�ri��i o��st�°o��astnP�•ships with the `�a�i�uLyS businPss�s anc� ps-ivate secut�ity agencies ope�•a�ion ir�the I'alm Desert S�ation area of responsibili�y. The emphasis of this strategy is to provide a proactive prevention law enforcement approach towards service that is focused and consistent. Our three goals, Focus on Proactive Patrol Strategies, Increase the Quality of Life, and Reduce the Fear of Crime within our jurisdiction are symbiotic, in that one depends on the other for success. By focusing on Proactive Patrol Strategies, we provide our field personnel with more time to seek out criminals in our community and contact them before they commit a crime. The more criminals we apprehend before they commit crimes, the less reactive crime reports we have to investigate and document. If we decrease the number of reports we have to investigate and document, the more time we have to seek out criminals in our community, while continuing to be available for the community needs. Even though arresting criminals is an important part of this strategy, of equal importance is the education and prevention component, which will reduce the number of crimes and allow our personnel to focus on proactive law enforcement activities. PATROL DIVISION: The Patrol Division responds to all calls for police service placed to the department either through the 911 system or through non-emergency phones. The patrol officers handle the initial investigations of theft, burglaries, robberies, assaults, and all other felonies, misdemeanor, and public service calls. Upon completion of the initial investigation, the case is either suspended, continued to the Investigations Bureau, closed by arrest, referred to the District Attorney's Office for review/prosecution, or unfounded. The Palm Desert Police Department supports and promotes the concept of Community Oriented Policing. This is accomplished by the assignment of officers to regular beat assignments providing state of the art equipment, training, and adequate staff'ing to handle approximately 108 calls for service received daily. The city of Palm Desert is approximately twenty-five square miles, and has an estimated population of 49,752. The Palm Desert Police Department handled approximately 39,598 calls for service in 2007, which was approximately a 2,000 call reduction from 2006. ?'OQ7 Paim I3�s�r� I'�ii�.; �c��;��,i1i ��:_>>val R.��o�i � �00% ��t°a�e I��orxs�: °��es: �c�«+l �C�lls ��v;. ��s�ons�� "I�i��,P Totals for Priority 1: 69 �.64 Totals for Priority la: 435 4.95 Totals for Priority 2: 10,269 8.46 Totals for Priority 3: 7,052 11.90 Totals for Priority 4: 6, 418 13.72 Cancelled: 2,056 Dispatch/Arrival Time Missing 3,532 Same Dispatch/Arrival Time: 9,445 Telephone Report Unit calls: 18 Total Calls: 39,598 Call Rat� (by� hour} ( —__(��:Cif,�t� 1�:G�[i [116F�] { � I ( r�r�;r�r�ji� �;iF.;fify ��"}1_�� fi('t;f.u�i tii ('ii.::�_«,� ��_�i] � i �C��.:GC�tc� 12:GG [1'l��(:,�]j j � 1?:C�C�iC� 1L'.:t�l:� [1r851!]l , 1$:ui/t� 2�:()U ['��5$r] f 1�:�Qi tc� 1t�:0�; [1�L�5%�1 i �?7;Ci('i j(� ��:�.�(� [�5`3 �] � _ _ ... --- — ...----- —------- - _ DEMOGRAPHICS: The city of Palm Desert is broken into five service/beat areas. The T-30 Beat covers the business corridor along Highway 111. The T-32 Beat covers the southern portion of the city south of Highway 111 of the Highway 111 business corridor to the southern city limits. The T-34 Beat covers the eastern portion of the city east of Cook Street south of Country Club Drive and east to the city limits at Washington Street. The T-36 Beat covefs the western portion of the city west of Cook Street south of Country Club Drive to the western city limits. The final beat is the T-38 Beat that covers the entire northern portion of the city from north of Country Club Drive to the northern, eastern, and western citj� limits. Th� T-38 Beat is relativel�� ne�� and is the result of an in�r�as� of s�n�i��s iuiiu�u vy ilci� E:iiy �;ui��i�� C�uiiii� i i��;�.� i�;u� wivi,. 2007 �'aim D�scY•t P6lic� 1��3a�Y��c;�.�� at I�.��;o��i � '� i City of Palm DPserr r'�ti'.''.4'rif�5'r EOR — i I � � � Police �'' Department 3$ � Beats �. FRMp(S/NA DR ��.� YN ` \ U \ COGNTAY OR f W �.�y ='34 � ~ - � a y Q � � 36 x � � � : � � `�` 3 3O7ATE NWY 11f �,�e� �Beat 30-Busines: � O Beat"s2-SouM Pehn Qesert � �Bea134-NOAh Easl Palm DaserS y �C 1 �Beat 36-NOAh Wesl Palm Qesert \j�� Beat 38-lVoAh Palm DeseR � � STAFFING: The 2007 Palm Desert Police contract consists of seventy-nine (79) sworn officer positions. The current sworn officer per 1,000 resident ratios is 1.58. Thirty-six (36) officer positions are dedicated to the patrol division with the remaining officers dedicated to specials assignments, such as the Traffic Division, the Special Enforcement Team, the Motorcycle Enforcement Unit, School Resource Officers, a Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Officer (COPPS) and the newly formed Business District Team. The officers' positions are fully supported by sworn supervision and administration. The police contract also conta.ins several non-sworn support positions to assist with the daily operation of the station and to support Field Services, including a myriad of Communitv SerE�ices Offic�rs� Toaexher� thP�� are abl� to nro��i.�P nr�fPssi.�na1_ . . ,.�_ ;-� .ie:l�JlvW. �l.v �ilOr a.1Lkt.L�1.7 Vl i 2i�Yli A3'.i.yv.�ac (See attached Organ�ational �`�►ar�for�urther�taffing detaiYs uncler Appenclix A)o 2007 I�alr� Des�i�Polic� T�e�as~��ct �.��i.�al �eao��: 4� IT+1rV�STIGA'I'IOT�1� BLJ��YT: The Palm Desert Police Department Investigations Bureau seives the City of Palm Desert, as i�vell as ih� othei• cov� �ommuni�ies. The biireau is comprisec! of thii��en dedicated investigators assigned to various specialties, such as robbery, assaults, sex crimes, child abuse, and property crimes, as well as missing persons, runaways, and domestic violence investigations. We staff three investigators assigned specifically to the city of Palm Desert to handle child abuse, sex crimes, and major crimes against persons. In addition, we have three investigators assigned to solve propeirty crimes within the city of Palm Desert, such as burglary, theft, ftaud, and identity theft. These investigators are goal oriented and take pride in their assignment. Nothing makes them happier than solving these cases and recovering stolen property that can be returned to the victims. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT TEAM �. - , =°�. Since the mid 1980s, the Palm Desert Police Department has operated the Target Team as an adjunct to the Patrol Division. In the recent past, this unit was renamed as the SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT TEAM or "S.E.T." The team consists of one Sergeant and four officers and has a primary function to provide enhanced� patrol services to residents of the city of Palm Desert. The SET Team conducts time intensive follow up investigations of burglaries, thefts, and various localized crimes in order to keep the patrol officers in the field and available for further calls for service. Each beat within the city of Palm Desert is covered by a SET Team member who can devote additional time, as necessary, to the problems that occur in that beat. The SET Team also conducts specifically targeted enforcement to combat identified problems within the city. They are responsible for specialized enforcement and security at Palm Desert civic community events, as well as bicycle and Segway EPAMD (Electronic Personal Assistant Mobility Device) patrol within the City. These innovative patrol techniques are an effective tool to enhance the Community Oriented Policing concept supported by the city and the Palm Desert Police Department. While working on bicycle or Segway patrol. the SET Team officers have close direct contact with the citizens, business owners, and visitors in the city. The bicycle and Segway patrols allow for better mobility and quicker response in business and commercial areas when traffic is heavier. The S�,i Teani alsa targecs specific ct•imes tha�c aftect all three Cove Coriununities and regularly combin� with the SET 1'�ams from Rancho Mira;e and Indian Wells. Ti his 2007 Ps.lm Des��: I��lice L�e��s-tme��: ��Z��a1_ ��t��r� � grroup ideYztifies, ii�vesi�;atiNJ an� ta;rgc�s;,ii�niiiais t,iat a�e cammi�tin� ciin7es ��ru•ougl-i oui our coi7u�tun;ti�5 ailcJ rsic�vinb fio�;� �ity to f.i%y, Ii is w�ll 1:1iov��i� t11�[ Ci'��i�ilials �lo iio�� respect borders ancl regularly move into the City of Palm Desert to commit their crimes, whil� living in neighborin� of• �;i�ies aFar. 1 he SE�' Te�m iocuses L�pon these indi.vidual5 by using a mix of sutvei11ai1ce and direct eivforcement, once again showing our mission strategy of PROACTIVE PY�VENTION. The Palm Desert Police SET Team continues to be an important part of this strategy and their enforcement activity has helped dramatically in reducing crime within the city. SET Team 2007 Year End Stats: Moving Citations 18 Parking Citations 13 FI Cards 60 Pedestrian Checks 94 Business Checks 79 Felony Arrests 62 Misdemeanor Arrests 16 Warrant Arrests 10 Search Warrants Written 13 Search Warrant Served 8 Property Recovered Value $354,450.00 Drugs Seized/Recovered Value $3,040.00 No. Days-Bicycle Patrol 5 No. Hours-Bicycle Patrol 50 BUSINESS DISTRICT TEAM: Beginning in 2006, the City of Palm Desert funded a new Business District Team. This team is comprised of two officers specifically assigned to the business district (30 beat), nota.bly the El Paseo corridor, the Westfield Mall, the Highway 111 corridor, the Mervyn's shopping center, and the Desert Crossing shopping center. They not only conduct high visibility patrol in this area, but are also responsible for a high majority of calls for service. Their responsibilities include: 1. Bicycle, marked unit, Segway EPAMD, plain unit, foot, and Golf Cart patrol duties. 2. The officers work a flex schedule that allows for adjustment of schedules based on crime trend analysis, peak shopping times, and/or high profile events. 3. Availability to switch the mode of transportation on occasion based on investigative needs (i.e. conducting surveillance in plain vehicles, driving patrol units in inclement weather, or using the police Golf Cart and Segway's on occasion. 4. Maintain patrol responsibility for the Business District. (30 Beat) r T�r--�.1/: _ [,' 1. .. '_.°' _ _ •�_ r_ ' . • � • nn . . biC�i�.a.�.i.c. :e nY1�il 1_iCe��iJ'ilZy� �✓i vCeA:.:� !v_ Jt.d dlti�. 1!L �lll. .7V lJ1yCbl,. 2007 Palm D�sci`c Poli�� 8��tcr��ji i�}��u�l I��po�'€ � �usi�es5 �Qyt�°i��'�'�� 049% '�;�AR�f�1�D ��I'�o Parking citations: 5� IVloving ci�atifl��s: � Field interviews: �7 Pedestrian checks: 74 Vehicle Checks: 60 Bus. Checks: 135 Felony Arrests: 22 Misd. Arrests: ]6 Warrant Arrests (Felony): 00 Warrant Arrests (Misd): 02 Search warrants written: 00 Search warrants served: 00 Value of property recovered: $4,430.00 Drugs Seized/Recovered Value: $0 No. Days-Bicycle/Segway patrol: 53 No. Hours-Bicycle/Segway patrol: 322 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING and PROBLEM SOLVING OFFICER: The Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Officer is assigned to be a liaison to specific beat officers, Neighborhood Watch groups, and the various businesses and apartment complexes within the city. The Palm Desert Police Department Crime Prevention Program operates in conjunction with the Palm Desert Police SET Team. The crime prevention officer is responsible for coordinating the Neighborhood Watch Program, C.O.P.S. (Citizens On Patrol) Program and acts as the liaison between the SET Team, Investigations Unit, citizens and city staff. The dedicated crime prevention officer also provides safeTy seminars and group meetings with focus on specific crime or neighborhood problems in the city of Palm Desert. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a nation wide program that utilizes the residents of a street, residential area, or housing complex to assist the police by providing, "extra eyes" to report suspicious or criminal activities. Training is provided to each Neighborhood Watch group on how to properly observe and report these activities. Neighborhood Watch is a well proven successful crime prevention program that augments the police department, yet does not endanger the involved citizens. The Crime Free Multi-Iious�ng Program (CFMHP) is a world wide program that puts apartment owners/landlords/tenants and the police department into a partnership to help reduce crime in rental properties. The CFMHP provides training and technical assistance to the owners/landlords, a�.id tenants and concepts and practices that help reduce eriminal .an¢:�iif.r nr�� rv,ni.,= . _ . .A�.�c- ^_, ...5'_" '.' Pl_.^ "5't._ ^'.. _ C;�_s < ;.-,...t....,-._: _,_..;_, . . ^ . -,-� _ - ' : - _. , .: _., ...._.. ...... , _..,_.,�..___�.._-_ -,�_:._�s�;ir_v.; �:.G.i:.e ;:aG6ve::. !v iave,. a ilb e,.11y' vY 1 Qllll !l'�7Jd-.11 G,11U �007 Palm Desert Polic� E2��1a�~��j.�i7�� A.�.u1L�aI I��,�� 7 the F'alin f�eseY� Poli�;; �epai-�inerit scror�gl;� supp�rts �FMHP, ac�c� i��sts �� ir Zii�iiib 3nI711ilaY'fGl'triG�i'0�1c�Ci, S�Ja.ia� �1iiiE� i� -yo��"<_', The Ci�izens o�a Pa��a°�� °o��°�rr� ��'�P" is sun irs � �onc�irtec� effoi-t by bo�th 7hP �ity �f� Palm Desert and the Palm Dese� Police Departmen�. The dedicated Palm Desei�t �olice Administrative Sergeant acts as the liaison officer between C.O.P.'s volunteers and the police department. These volunteers are a dedicated group of people acting as eyes and ears to the city and the police. The COP volunteers conduct routine patrol throughout the city, assists with special events, and do administrative work within the organization. CANINE OFFICER: The Palm Desert City Council authorized a new Canine Officer position for FY 2007l08, including the purchase of the cities first Police Service Dog, also known as a K-9. The K-9 is used to conduct searches for missing or lost persons, to track criminal violators from crime scenes, to assist with fleeing or armed suspect arrests and in searches for evidence, including narcotics. K-9s are particularly useful in searches of buildings or residences for suspects, and to assist in vehicle and/or foot pursuits if immediately available. During these occasions, the K-9 can alleviate putting an officer in harms way, while making sure the violator is apprehended expeditiously. An ancillary duty, but very valua.ble one, is the benefit of using a IC-9 unit as a public relations tool. The K-9 can be used as an educational tool within the community, especially within the schools. Programs will be presented to all ages within the schools, with close up and personal contact with the city K-9, allowing students to understand exactly what the police K-9 can do to assist law enforcement. It is hoped the students will give rave reviews when the K-9 visits them at the schools. In December of 200�, Officer Steve Rivera was chosen as the first Canine Handler for the City of Palm Desert. After conducting evaluation of several candidates, Van Snapp was chosen as our first Canine Officer. Van Snapp is a two year old Belgian Malinois who responds to commands in Dutch. Van Snapp was not only chosen for his demonstrated skills, but also picked for the sociable aspects he displayed After attending one month of training with Officer Rivera; Van Snapp was deployed on duty the first week of February 2008. Van Snapp has been introduced to the City Council and City staff, showing how personable he is. The citizens of Palm Desert will be proud of their new officer and it is hoped accolades will follow for his duty in the future. It is anticipated Van Snapp and Officer Rivera will be ambassadors for the city and promote our adage "Professionals Who Care." PALM DESERT POLICE WEBSITEo �i��.palmdesertnolice.or� The Palm Desert Police Administrative Sergeant is the point of contact for the maintenance and updates Yo our Palm Desei-� web site (��.palmde�zrtpolice.oi•J). The `. � . . . . . �.i��i��v�� . :;�>! .�d�.v .iL�.�. i.� �c+! ��tIS�Y,:i�� i1�.��Ga t.'.�'i111L1U11L�' 16: GLLYV11Jy E:V11ll11U111GQ.L1U11; G.11�! uncieis�anding o'r tli� �oCe of� tiiis depariment has in our coinmunity. 1 he �'alm lleser� 2007 Palin II�esei�P�l�c� Departnleitt��.ua? �'�epoi-t � �'c,lice �r2}7ai'�IY1G11� 13 C��f�1C?i:o,Q [C7 (Ji'Gi/1�lilb i��e citizens, �usiiiess own�,°S, and v�si�o�rs ia Palm rJesei-� � safe �� e�sani �n�jii��,:,:�;n: �i� ��rhi�'�� to li�vc, r�vo�l_, ancl �njc��> �t�±� amenities of this fine city. This web site offei•s a briet laok ai the rnany services �he depa�-�ment pro-vides. Ic also offers a means of direct contact for those persons who use the Internet daily, at work, a2 home, and on the road. This site contains interactive pages, which are designated to help speed the crime reporting process, and to help report problem traffic areas within the city. The use of the interactive pages speeds up the time in which our citizens can receive a report for insurance purposes, or for their own personal needs. This method of filing a report will keep sworn deputies on the streets looking for criminal activity. The web site also offers the ability to send direct e-mail to certain officers within our police department. This option often allows for a quicker response time to a question or concerns that our residents may have. CRIME STATISTCS: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI), post annual crime statistics in the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). Crime statistics are based on the police department's reporting of specific Part I crimes. Part I crimes are defined as homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, vehicle theft, larceny-theft, and arson. The official Annual Crime Statistics are posted once a year in late October for the previous year. Estimated Forcible Aggravated VehiGe Larceny Total Total Crimes Part 1 Per 1000 Year Po ulation Homicide Ra e Robbe AssauR Bur la Theft Theft Arson Crimes residents ' 2006 49,539 3 18 66 82 730 233 1,792 4 2,928 59.10 2005 49,280 2 6 38 99 714 257 1,691 4 2,811 57.04 2004 46,150 1 11 41 112 861 240 1,871 4 3,141 68.06 2003 44,300 0 11 32 140 721 221 1,437 1 2,563 57.86 2002 43,OQ0 � 9 37 105 536 181 1,325 5 2,198 51.12 2001 42,000 1 6 47 122 538 206 1,399 1 2,320 55.24 2000 41,000 0 12 33 121 388 144 1,139 3 1,840 44.86 1999 39,500 0 10 17 123 667 139 964 1 1,921 48.63 1998 37,850 3 5 38 127 521 105 1,499 5 2,303 60.85 1997 36,800 2 9 41 136 801 115 1,527 6 2,637 71.66 1996 35,550 2 10 43 106 732 127 1,505 8 2,533 71.25 1995 34,550 1 6 28 143 869 209 1,791 13 3,060 88.57 " 60.73 �° Note: Total Crimes is percentage of criunes per 1000 residents x''' Note; Average Total Crimes is percentage of crimes per 1000 residents for,years 1995-2006 : i��ri�o i�Yxc 3r►�ir�Yu kr�. �:i��iYa�tr��: ti�'lYtIY115t 'r:'1Y11YI1�YYiY YYY�' yrwii3�i�;ht fyzYiSY i►¢ IltyfltVYUIYy21Y i'e�0i'tiY'�il� �LIYiYe9 f►�om ciries, meYb•opolit�ay �reas, staYess o�° �olleges orr univ�rsities solely� on the basis of their 2007 Palin D�se�Poli�� I��airtmei�.t_i�u�ual �e��i� 9 ��mj��l�da�s:� r�,��u•t�g� �� 3an��, ea�e�ma9��a�, �I�adid ��s�essr�a�� .�� 5��b9e a�u8� �veiFa ��°e�'uC ��3� z��d a��alysis of th�e•auge a��a�ia�au��adqt�ores�fff�cti�,�e�ch locs�� aw�enfo�eee�ee�e}�d�r6sEa��tian,�1� The above crime statistics far fi.he city af Palm Deseri can be influenced by many factoi•s sucri as popuiacioli, commerciai and/or �•esidenYial growth, ecc. The �a1ni �esei-t F'olice Department conducts daily, weel�ly anc� monthly analysis of crimes within the city. This analysis involves a comparison of our own statistics and past trends. This self examination allows us to address ancl evaluate what is occurring presently in our city and stay focused on our mission. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS: The city of Palm Desert funds two School Resource Officer (SRO) positions, one for Pa1m Desert Middle School and one for Palm Desert High School. The SRO's work closely with school officials, teachers, and the students to help create a safe and secure learning environment at each campus. The SRO's work closely with the Desert Sands Unified School District Campus Security Officers, along with the educational staff and administration at their respective schools. Through their honest and open communications with the students, the SRO's promote a positive image of law enforcement. They are often able to prevent problems arising by their close relationship with the students. Both SRO's provide public safety programs on campus to help educate our students regarding issues of strange danger, bulling, bicycle safety, drug abuse, and alcohol awareness. TRAFFIC DIVISION: - ; :� a� 9 .' � :� r n._, � The Palm Desert Police Department Traffic Division is responsible for the investigation of traffic collisions and conducting traffic enforcement and education programs throughout the City of Palm Desert. The Traffic Division is a contract law enforcement enhancement to provide support for the general law enforcement component (Patrol). The Traffic Division staff includes two sergeants and twelve officers. The collision investigation portion of this division has primary responsibility of investigation of traffic collisions and a secondary responsibility of traffic law enforcement education. The remainder of the division consists of one sergeant and eight officers assigned to the Motorcycle Enforcement Program, The Motorcycle Enforcement Program's primary responsibility is traffic law enforcement and education, and a secondary responsibility of traffic collision investigation. -F-� _ - �-� _ t-�. _ __ � ___ _,� - ..., _ ,. �.�. �y _ _ .,r.,r t.- �__ __`:�..,.. •.;- _ --_.. __..a__.-, �_._�.._..._ i._.� ..v..,.... .._>.,..,.�..._ .,..:.l�l.:vii. iv.. i.4ee. �.r�b..�ve .,h�iy.�r�., ..� ._,ilv,iin.b _ ... fraffic s�ecific issues tha.i cat� often become tim� consumina (�uch as major traf�ic 2047 Paln� Lf\rSbil, �Olibb II��s�t�c��►y� ��,�a�.l Repo��d �� accicieili iiEWC�YiStti:fCtlOil}, thEie by �ll��vi►�g che �aii•ol ciivision �o ila�7�lle i�e �riiilic�a; c�lls fo{ se�°v��c, Th� Ti•affi� I)ivisio�-� �l�f� �;:��;�ic1�s adr_�iiianal ci:��'�.��c->> iv�,u��; support to the patrol division during critical in�idents. The Pal�n Deset-� Police Trraffic 1 eam ioutinely conducis t�•affic safety and sobriety check points in various areas of 7he city. These check points bring public awareness to the dangers of driving while intoxicated, without seat belts, speeding, and other safety violations. The city of Palm Desert also supports the COVE Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Program. The Conunercial Vehicle Program consists of one officer specifically assigned to focus on commercial vehicles that are over weight and/or carrying improper loads (Unsafe vehicles) on the roadways within the cove communities. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer handles Vehicle Identification Number (V. I. N.) verifications using state of the art computer software and handles the citation sign off duties: Monday-Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Palm Desert Station. The following is a summary of the Commercial Enforcement Vehicle Program activity in the city of Palm Desert for 2006. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Statistics for 2007 Vehicle stops 241 Citations 138 Warnings 187 Commercial vehicle inspections 253 Commercial vehicles taken out of service 28 Overweight vehicles 15 Total pounds overweight on our streets 117,2501bs. Traffic Collision Statistics The Palm Desert Police Traffic Division maintains and analyses traffic collision data via the Cross Roads Collision Database. This modern software system is a powerful, easy to use database for traffic collision, citation, and Driving While Intoxicated records for traffic engineering, public safety, and police departments. It allows for easy and quick retrieval of reports and statistical date that can be used for traffic planning, public safety programs, or city engineering studies. The following is a re-cap of the analysis of the collision statistics for 2007. Total Traffic Collisions: The Palm Desert Police Department documented 800 traffic collisions in the city of Palm Desert in 2007 versus 675 ri•affic collision in 2006. This is an increase in collisions of approximately 19 percent with a population increase of approximately 1 percent over the same tiine pe�•iod. 2Q07 P�.li�� Bcs�,i-c Poli��, ��aiTS:ii�en� A�nual I��p�ii �1 �'�u��'��fi� �t:��dl�a�i�E $y�►da ��1'�iaa�c a��'��y��o 2007—6 2006—� Number of People Killed (300 per•cent inc�ease): 2007— 8 2006—2 Iniury Traffic Collisions (6 percent decrease); 2007— 199 2006—212 Number of Persons Iniured (12 percent decrease): 2007—279 2006—318 Drivin�Under the Influence Related (12 uercent decrease): 2006—52 2007—46 Hi�h Incidents bv "Dav of Week": The majority of collisions occur during the week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with Friday having the highest average. Saturday has the highest number of collision occurring on the weekend. Peak Time Period of Collisions: A review of the statistics reflects that most collisions are occurring between the periods of 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., with the highest number of collisions occurring between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. High Incident Locations (Intersections - Ranked in Order): 1. Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive 2. Portola Avenue and State Highway 111 3. Washington Strreet and Hovely Lane East 4. Cook Street and Countiy Club Drive 5. Fred Waring Drive and State Highway 111 2007 Palzn Desei�: Poli�� Dep�j'r.n�ent A..nnti�al Repot-� 17 Prima� Cmllisiar� Fd�.��t°�ERv��n�:��r��_ 1. Uns�.fP sp��c� 2. P.ight-of-way -violatiori 3. Llnsafe lane change 4. Improper turning 5. Traffic signals and signs Traffic Programs Worked: The Palm Desert Police Department conducts focused traffic enforcement programs based upon our analysis of collision statistics. In 2007, the Traffic Division conducted a total of twenty-three (23)traffic related programs within the city of Palm Desert. (9) - Speed Enforcement Programs (2) - Pedestrian Safety Programs (1) - School Safety Program (1) - Red Light Program (3} - Driving While Intoxicated Enforcement Programs (2)—Sobriety Checkpoints (2) - Safety Checkpoints (4) - Seat Belt Safety Programs, including the National "Click It or Ticket" campaign (1) - Traffic/DUI W ai7 ant Program (12) - Special Event Programs In addition to the above programs, members of the traffic team also participate in the county wide"Avoid the 30" Driving Under the Influence Enforcement Program. Traffic Division Goals for 2008: l. Reduce DUI-related fatal collisions. 2. Implement a comprehensive DUI program utilizing checkpoints and saturation patrols to reduce DUI-related collisions. 3. Reduce injury collisions by 10%. 4. Coordinate with Traffic Engineering for the City of Palm Desert to come up with solutions to speed complaints on smaller streets (Grapevine, California, Shadow Mountain, etc.), so that motor officers can concentrate on major streets where collisions are occurring. S. Continue to work on solutions for red-light violations. Work with Public Works to install "RAT Boxes" on n•affic signals to aid with red-light enforcement. 6. Participate in the"Click-it or Ticket"national safety belt campaign. 2007 Palm Deset�: Poiace ��pari:nien� ��l;nual ��pctt 1� ADDITI�I�IAI., BASE �,INE SEI�VICESo f1s 2. con��a��i p?i`t�1Pt• �iitl'� s_l�e �iv��`side �oti��ty Sheaid�''S De�J�i'Y1�1Pi1i.y i:�l� �'��FI? l��s��-� Police I�epartment also has access�o the following baseline sei-vices: E� - - ;� , • Special Enforcement Bureau(SEB)/SWAT) • Hazard Device Team (HDT/Bomb Squad) • Aviation Unit(three helicopters) • Desert Search and Rescue � Underwater Search and Recovery Team • Off Highway Enforcement Program • Ben Clark Training Center for all Regional Law Enforcement Training • Special Investigations Bureau ➢ Central Homicide Unit ➢ Narcotics/Intelligence Unit Future Goals: The Palm Desert Police Department will focus upon the following areas to increase the level of service to our citizens, while addressing several immediate needs that we have identified through analysis of our overall performance: • We will continue to analyze traffic collision data and conduct focused traffic enforcement programs with the goal of reducing the number of injury traffic collisions in the city of Palm Desert. • We will use innovative and proactive approaches to combat intoxicated drivers and reduce the alcohol related fatal collisions experienced in 2007. This strategy will include checkpoints, saturation patrol, educational programs, along with applying for state grants to assist in the financial support for this endeavor. • We will continue to aggressively combat criminal activity within the city of Palm Desert to decease the capital Part I crimes per one thousand ratio. • Discuss the need for an addition to the Business District Team, specifically focusing upon the new businesses in the northern sphere, as calls for service and reported crrimes are increasing. As niore businesses aild light industry continue io f1oc1: to this area, the need for specialized and focused attention becomes more apparent. c, �+,c,r,f�ec t1�F »P�l� {�rtt° :�rlri+n�T ^ riarli�.atP�1 irlpcitinn t!� th? !�`��h�ll� �,I�ll.�l, i�larca�Ycs �as�c i oice. i 1us gi°ou� ialces a globai approach towarat c3arcoiics enforceineni through ou.t the Coachella �lalley. Past history has told us thai when �007 Pal�i, I7�s�t-t Polic� ��a��t�1��1i 1�.�nua1 ft��oi-t 14 Cric71i�E5 CJGGLIi` iCe ��1G' e�flnorny, ci�i�nin�1 ac�iviiy also increasEs. �� IZigh iiiaju�i�ry oi ir�dividuals c;o�;�.��iiiting crirnes i�� rh:; �ity of Paln� Deseirt �v°e �aa��esi�ei�is �i ili� city and most are substance abusers. The need to make sure we address this issue, while �r�aking sure we target aiiy c?�ti�n ci.ealeis thai desii� « s��i zi� ��,L��iior�s wi�hin the city, is an area we will continue io focus upon. • The Palm Desert Police Department will continue to provide an average response time for Priority I (Emergency) calls for services in less than five minutes. • The Palm Desert Police Department will continue to provide professional dedicated service to the city of Palm Desert and will constantly look for new innovative programs to strengthen our service commitment. 2007 Pali�� se�'c Polic� ��pa��:m��t�.nnual i2�poi2 1� tN CAL TIRE DETAVNET r t . r'i, 8s-i 14 tI CE 1885 2007A�1 ANNUAL gaTO ' YZ , Y . o PALM DESERT 14% The mission of the Palm Desert Fire Department Is to Continue the tradition of excellence by minimizing the loss of life and property and by protecting those who live, work, and visit here in the City. To enhance the quality of life of our citizens through a proactive approach to fire protection and emergency medical services, on going training, community education programs and a dedicated and professional staff. FIRE CHIEF The City of Palm Desert 4 Chief Officers, and 6 ad- minutes, the station's Dennis Dawson provides a full-time fire ministrative fire prevention time beats the Na- Battalion Chiefs department that is very personnel. tional Fire Protection John Rios well equipped and Each of the City's three fire Association's recom- Steve Brooker stations are fully staffed mended five minutes. trained. Through a con- 24 hours a day, 365 days Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief tract with the Riverside per year with five full-time The current NFPA rec- Jorge Rodriguez County Fire Department, firefighters; three on the ommendation is AmbulannuCoordinator the City is a partner with fire engine, and two on the based upon one min- Jose Rodriguez an integrated coopera- advanced life support am- ute for turnout time, tive regional fire service bulance. Additionally at the and four minutes drive Division Headquarters Town Center Fire station, a time. The City Council, 73710 Fred Waring Dr.Ste.219 delivery system. Resi- Palm Desert,CA 92260 dents are provided with a 100 foot aerial ladder City Manager, and truck is staffed with four Public Safety Commis- Marsha/sOfBce full service first re- firefirefighters. sion should be recog- 73710 Fred Waring Dr.Ste.102 sponder that includes; ir nized for making pub- PalmDesert,CA92260 fire suppression, ad- .,yl,. gh,,. , lic safety a priority and vanced life support and providing the citizens • Fire stations transport for medical of Palm Desert with emergencies, hazardous — - 'i-Z'\ : these outstanding ser- Town Center Station#33 materials response, pub le 4 ^t1 q_ vices. 44400 Town Center Way . - In the fa I I of 2007, lic assistance, fire pre 41 4 very damaging wild- Mesa View Station#67 vention and investiga- fires occurred in 73200 Mesa View Drive tion, fire safety educa- The Desert Sun newspaper Southern California. A Palm Desert,CA 92260 tion, strategic planning, recently published an in- fire engine and several North Palm Desert Station#71 and disaster prepared- vestigative report on the firefighters from the 73995 Country Club Drive ness and response response times for fire de- Town Center Fire Sta- Palm Desert,CA 92260 through the Office of partments throughout the tion responded to San Emergency Services. Coachella Valley. Palm De- Diego County to assist sert's Town Center Fire with these fires. Addi- Our operating budget for Station had the fastest re- tional, the City Council fiscal year 2007-2008, sponse time of any other donated $50,000 to remained at $8.9 million. fire station in the Coa- the local Chapter of Currently we have as- chella valley. With an aver- American Red Cross in signed 49 firefighters, age response time of four support of fire victims. Palm Desert Fire Department Organizational Chart �— Dennis Dawson Division Chief Monica Lopez " Jose Rodriguez Secretary to the Chiefs Paramedic Ambulance Coordinator I -1 -i i Jorge Rodriguez John Rios Y Steve Brooker Battalion chief Battalion Chief Battalion Chief 1 I II L.V. Delzer Station 33 Station 67 Station 71 Prevention Secretary illillIllIll;ijllilhIIIIIII i Neal Stephenson Fire System Specialist 5 Fire Apparatus Engineers 2 Fire Apparatus Engineers 2 Fire Apparatus En ineers Michelle Aleman 1 Paramedic Engineer 1 Paramedic Engineer 1 Paramedic Engineer Fire System Inspector ' Rebecca Winscott 9 Firefighters 4 Firefighters 4 Firefighters Fire System Inspector 5 Paramedic Firefighters 5 Paramedic Firefighters 5 Paramedic Fiefighters I Palm Desert 2007 Incidents Total Calls 7434 0 Ringing ■Other Fires ■Residential Alarms 189 Fires 88 635 3% 1% ■ Other 9% ■Commercial Incidents - - - --- - Fires 135 485 - . 7% 0 Traffic Collisions 0 Medical Aids 456 5346 6% 72% 2007 Totals The Palm Desert fire department responded to a total of 7,434 emergency incidents. This included 5,346 Emergency Medical Service calls, 461 fire related calls and 1,627 miscellaneous calls (including Haz-Mat, Public service and False Alarms). Emergency Responses in Palm Desert 2000-2007 8000 .., _ _ . . - 7434 6936 7000 . 6504 6000 585'; 6000 5683 4883 5017 5000 4000 3000 - 2000 - 1000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 `vi05 2006 2007 Calls by Type Years 2000-2007 0 Ringing Alarm ■Residential Fire ■Commercial Fires 13% ■Other Fires 1% 1% 2% •Public Service Assist 0 Vehicle Fires 1% 0 Fire Menace 5% Standby 1% II ■Traffic Collision 8% ❑Medical Aid 68%C • 2007 ANNUAL REPORT STATION CAPTAINS• FireCaptain Dan He MitillaVYN CENTER • Fire Captain Mike Martinez STATION • Fire Captain Junin Scribner Battalion headquarters ." f ,I !� , . The Palm Desert Fire has become the training ers to work on their search Department provides fire hub for the fire stations in and rescue techniques and emergency medical and the Coachella Valley.Most provides several unique other life safety services recently the fire station rescue situations of civilians to those who reside, crew has designed and as well as downed or work and travel through built a two story multi trapped firefighters.The "A Shift"Station 33 has 1 Fire Captain 2 Engineers 4 Firefighters and 2 Firefighter Paramedics for a total of 9 the city of Palm Desert. purpose training,rescue training prop includes sev- personnel on duty.Station 33 answered the call over 3,600 As the city has grown, and ventilation prop.The eral types of doors,from times last year the Palm Desert Fire prop allows firefighters to the commercial roll up type Department meets the participate in fire training to the common residential ever increasing challenges without traveling outside door for firefighters to F . in improving the quality of our jurisdiction.The hone their forcible entry IIIIIIII r w `40 and types of services that prop allows firefighters to and exiting skills. ie we provide to our com- practice vertical ventilation munity. on various types of roof Assigned personnel have been busy taking rescue construction,form the Town Center Fire Station classes in preparation for Firefighter Paramedics in front of their refurbished ambu- every day residential struc- lance.The existing patient compartment from their 2001 33 is the battalion head State and Federal recogni- ambulance was fitted on to a new 2007 Chevy cab and ture fire to the more ad- quarters and is located in tion as a Type II Urban vanced light weight and Pt ' t =the central core area of Search and Rescue Com- commercial roofs.The Palm Desert.The station pany.The rescue equip- prop also allows firefight- ment required for technical pitrescues is currently carried -- tifts, i on the Aerial Ladder Truck -...- `� and Heavy Rescue Vehicle. �i•� .- - _ ' Once the training is com- pleted,all station personnel Station 33 houses a 100 foot tractor drawn aerial ladder /'--- - in addition to their basic truck,a municipal fire engine,and an advanced life support - " `l firefighter skills will be cer- ambulance.The Station also houses a Urban Search& F;7' A-- a y. ` . Rescue as well as a reserve ladder truck. ' -',1. v-,, 'IN"'' r . ,. tified and proficient in � Rescue Systems Station 33 Crews practicing vertical ventilation on a residential type roof p Confined Space Rescue ,.e prop. Swift Water Rescue \a Rope Rescue —a- it w Trench Rescue '41 4` Auto Extrication Firefighters training on the commercial roof Rescuing an injured Firefighter inside the search and rescue maze. • r 2(1()7 \NNLALRl PA-)RI STATION OFFICERS • Fire Captain Dan Talbot • Engineer James Kinda STATION .. V 7 Re-Model of Station 67 .0m4.. ,''-` Tp ¢J and refrigerators.In addi s Beginning in July of 2005 i,•i i �'I don to the station's new M" the City of Palm Desert .. • 1 ,L\rl U c ...-.. interior,improvements ��, • began a remodel of fire 4, station 67.Station 67 was were made outside of the built in 1980 and dedi- station as well.These im- cated on Febuary 2,1981. provements included an extensive re-landscaping During the intervening Station 67 houses 1 municipal fire engine with new station sign and 24 years the staff at sta- and 1 paramedic ambulance. tion 67 grew from 2 em- a large patio with a custom ployees staffing a single built BBQ.In addition to engine company to five the esthetic improve- merits,a new state of the employees staffing an engine company and generator capable of , powering the station for paramedic ambulance. The capacity of the small up to 48 hours was in dormitories and kitchen stalled.The remodel offs had been exceeded. cially ended in May of Firefighters now enjoy an 2007 when the City and "' , additional dormitory, the Department held an open house for the public, and expanded kitchen with commercial stove press and City Staff. Station 67's remodeled day room. It is now large enough to accommodate a staff of five. w :l fir► ,,, )46, iiin k 1 t Vie- '. " `1 . ,Q., , The new kitchen is large enough for the on duty The new outside BBQ and patio. crew and has even been used to cook for chanty dinners. 2007 ANNUAL.RFPORT PALM DESERT STATION OFFICERS + s w • Fire 1....r Captain Brad Smith �' s �, . �y • Engineer Kevin Macna!!y RgAif "-`- ,. .. .x AT ION O f 7 1 ... ,.. , ice.._•_---- The Firefighters at sta- community service pro- Minutes"assembly and ., rsalltion 71 take pride in sere- grams needed to have a video at Palm Desert High . ,111 T i ing Palm Desert and complete and well School.The program was responded to a multitude rounded fire station.Main- designed to show high of emergencies.Provid- taming the fire apparatus, school seniors the dangers ing fire protection,rescue ambulance and facilities, of drinking and driving. and medical services sta- training with existing and Company 71 Firefighters tion 71 ran over 3,900 new equipment on a daily staged a mock traffic colli- calls making it the fifth basis.Station 71 was in- sion in which students were Station 71 houses 1 municipal fire engine busiest station in River- volved with a number of drinking and driving, and one paramedic ambulance. side County. Station per- different community and crashed on their way home sonnel have continued to school programs,taking and resulted in serious in- train on a daily basis with part in honoring our na- ; jury and death.Along with t 4111i1 existing and new equip- tions veterans,elementary the Truck Company and p ' ment.Providing fire pro- and school tours of the other Palm Desert Engines, t `, ` r, tection,rescue and medi- fire station,community students were extricated Ar cal services may be the parades,Christmas tree from their cars,packaged in :��4,11 Ia primary responsibility lighting ceremonies and cervical spine precautions however it has not dis- cooking meals for charity and placed in to waiting Y' tracted this fire station donations.Station 71 also ambulances and medical from other duties and took part in the"Every 15 helicopters. r } l T 4,_ _ _ i', r, �� .I 7 t • r 2007 ANNUAI,REPORT ...O► loom _ — : _ - - LM DESERT VOLUNTEER >_ c. FIRE COMPANY 2007 a; si The Professional Firefighter at station 71 are also responsible for The Palm De- r sert Volunteer Firefighter Program.These " —.... young men and women are between the _ — - -. - , - �` "' ages of 17 and 35 years old and volunteer * e~ . -- t.* their time at the various Palm Desert Fire L Stations. Company 71 currently has 15 vol- unteers,7 of which are trainees. Eight of the volunteers have reached the certified firefighter rank earning them more respon- sibility allowing them to function as a crew leader.These volunteers can respond as the forth firefighter on an engine company. Five of the volunteers are trained to oper- .. _: ate Breathing Support 71,a lighting and air unit.Three volunteers are currently en- rj�6b, rolled in paramedic school. Over the last _ • ,, year Company 71 has attended several `` events including, the firefighter candle light vigil,blood drives,a car show and several fire prevention standbys. The Volunteer Firefighters participated in 4`82' `''a• rrr .;Or over 1,000 hours of mandatory training, . and provided over 300 of hours of emer- gency service.The Volunteers Company played an essential role in filling the Battal- ="! ion's commitment to the fire prevention message.This include:Mini Musters for the elementary schools,Health and Safety Fair -j ��,,i..••,.. .. at the Marriot,Blue Mass,The opening of Freedom Park and the Portola Bridge, • Ground Breaking for COD Public Safety X;` Academy, Blood Drives and numerous sta- tions tours and school programs.The Vol- unteers participated in training events such as Auto extractions,Ventilation, Rope Res- cue and Defensive Driving. ' 2007 Annual Report Mini-Muster 15"Annual Mini Muster J Mini-Muster is a , ff unique program in t . v,, ,, i i i . child fire safety '� r aif , a founded by Debbie Smith of the Northwest Fire Department, Tucson, Arizona. �= The Tucson muster was developed in association with schools in Tucson,Arizona. In 1993, Jan Holmlund brought the concept of Mini-Muster to the Desert Sands Unified School District,the Historical Society of Palm Desert, and Fire F Station#33 of the Riverside County Fire Department. With the approval and agreement of these public and private agencies, Mini-Muster was started in the schools ,.. a. ... ,L •, ,�, j serving the Cove Communities of Palm Desert and Indian "" '' ��" , r Wells. The program is currently active in all third grade - 1`'� - el classes in five local elementary schools. It requires one t: school day a year for each school holding the field exercise _ '-A and awards ceremony. The City of Palm Desert cooperates • °" oft with the program by proclamation of Fire Prevention and t . _••- ,, MiniMuster Month in October, and, through presentation of t _‘ ' ti ' awards for Mini-Muster volunteers and winners of the Mini- i ,Ni Muster Art contest at a city council meeting that same month. 1 r 1 The City of Indian Wells proclaims.October as Mini-Muster - ;_ '..4.1 f I , Month and,presents awards to Mini-Muster lead sponsors at ., !,�--. .-- an October city council meeting. When the muster idea was brought from Tucson,every element of the field exercise plan was identified and „ - ;t 1` �i J followed. The Palm Desert program added a logo, designed ' i ,, . +� . new field sets, and an art program; awards also differ from +� . 4 the Tucson plan. Ilk , ' '. Approximately 1250 children were in attendance for the 2007 event. This program requires up to 100 fire .,.._=• _.-_,, , personnel, including our Volunteer firefighters, and ' • J ell Volunteers of the Historical Society of Palm Desert. We `" , : - also receive assistance from the Bermuda dunes station Y 81 and La Quinta station 93. alk ,,,-, - Palm Desert Fire Marshal 2007 Year End Report The Goals & Objectives of the Fire Marshal and Fire Prevention Inspection staff include: Assuring Fire and Life Safety by completing the Annual Inspection Program, reviewing conditional land use and project proposals, inspecting new construction for Fire and Life Safety compliance and educating members of the Palm Desert community about Fire and Life Safety considerations. Summary information—January lst,2007—December 31st,2007 • 2476 annual inspections completed— up 713 inspections/29%from 2006 • 1023 re-inspections conducted— down 47/5%from 2006 • 950 new construction inspections completed— up 157/17%from 2006 • 353 new business inspections/fire & life safety orientations conducted— up 25/7% from 2006 • 64 special events inspected or monitored (fireworks, hotel events, and the like)— up 8/13%from 2006 • 512 miscellaneous activities performed including meetings, public contacts, responses to check or assist business owners/tenants on fire& life safety issues— down 51/10%from 2006 • 2498 businesses in compliance by December 31st, 2007— up 721/29%from 2006 Additional Programs ❖ Citation Program—businesses cited for non-compliance ❖ Construction Re-inspection Fees ❖ Pre-licensing Inspections ❖ Special Event Fees + Overtime Fees ❖ Tracking Plan Submittals ❖ Tracking Issuance of Knox Box Applications ❖ Interactive with the City of Palm Desert Special Events In addition to business and new construction inspections,the Fire Marshal's Office has many other miscellaneous responsibilities as well. Inspectors oversee special events such as fireworks displays,parades, conventions, concerts, etc. The Fire Marshal and Inspection staff participates in school programs such as the annual Mini Muster, provide fire extinguisher classes to businesses, conduct courtesy residential inspections, and provide technical assistance to fire investigators as it relates to fire protection/life safety systems performance. Fire Prevention staff focuses on educating the business community on file safety needs. • • CAL FIRE City of Palm Desert y:, Early Warning Notification System (EWNS) Activation August 31, 2007 — 9:00pm-10:00pm Summary: On Friday,August 31, 2007, a large scale power outage affecting over 5,000 residents in the city of Palm Desert occurred. The power outage started at approximately 3:00pm and Southern California Edison was estimating that the power would not be restored until after 3:00am on Saturday, September 1st This power outage occurred during a time that record breaking temperatures were affecting all of southern California, especially the desert communities. A decision was made to open a shelter for the residents of Palm Desert who were without power. This shelter was a city operated shelter with assistance of the Riverside County Fire Department. At approximately 8:00pm on 8/31, the decision to utilize the Counties Early Warning Notification System was made. The geographic boundaries were identified along with the message text.At 9:00pm, the EWNS began making notifications. The selected geographic area contained 8,902 numbers that would be called(both residential and business). Geographic Area: The boundaries identified for the EWNS notifications were: Hwy 111 to the East, Hwy 74 to the North, Deep Canyon Road to the South, and Mesa View Drive to the West.The area inside the red border was the called area. El.PA •• EL PASEO j . C� • OW MOUNTAIN DR !\ , t 4 ./� ahAPEWlEST I i 4 L _L( T dAYSIACKRD I-- —ter !'� • Message Text: The following is the text of the message that was sent: This is an important message for Palm Desert residents. A shelter for Palm Desert residents without electricity will be set up at the Palm Desert Community Center& Gymnasium located at 43-900 San Pablo Avenue, cross of Fred Waring Drive in Civic Center Park. Residents may arrive after 10 pm. Please bring personal items necessary to spend the night including a sleeping bag, lawn chair, or mat to sleep on. This facility is not capable of sheltering animals. EWNS Results: The system made a total of 4 attempts to either have a live answer or leave a message. We only consider a live answer or message left a complete call.Any other result(i.e. busy signal, no answer, etc) is considered an incomplete call.These 4 attempts totaled 23,380 calls. All 23,380 calls were completed by 10:00pm. Completed calls are highlighted in yellow below. Below is the result summary for the EWNS Activation: EWNS Outdial Campaign Result ' Count % Other Failure 152 0.7% Operator intercept 2280 9.8% Answering Machine 3810 16.3% Call Answered 1437 6.1%I Busy Signal 3361 14.4% Fax Machine 828 3.5% No Answer 11512 49.2% Total Attempts _ 23380 - We completed a call to 5,247 out of the 8,902 numbers in the selected area. Roughly 59% of the targeted area either answered the phone or the EWNS left a message. Below is the actual map showing the call area and green/red dots for complete and in-complete calls. Mapping Notification Result Summary Map (( Legend / 1/4., ` .., r AP' .t.4t n Desert Complete ` ,��In-Complete .C:)oright 1984-2007 Tea Atlas North America,Inc.