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ARLINGTON

COUNTY POLICE

DEPARTMENT

ANNUAL REPORT

2012

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ANNUAL REPORT

ANNUAL

REPORT

2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Message from Chief Scott P.1

Core Principles P.2

Facts and Figures P.3

2012 Crime Statistics P.4

Crime Overview P.5

Crime Trends P.6

National Comparison P.7

Traffic Safety P.8-9

Significant Achievements P.10-12

Community Recommendations P.13

Contact Us P.14

A MESSAGE FROM

CHIEF SCOTT

Greetings citizens and welcomed visitors to Arlington County,

Virginia. It is my pleasure to present you with the 2012 Annual

Report for the Arlington County Police Department. This report is an

opportunity to learn about our agency’s work, revisit important

activities from the past year, and learn ways to keep yourself safe from

crime.

Arlington County continues to benefit from historic lows in terms of

overall crime in 2012. Statistics show that we are a safe community in

which to live, work, and visit. In fact, the crime rate dropped 2.08% in

2012. Data shows we experienced less crime in several offense types,

including robberies, aggravated assaults and larcenies. When

compared to the national average, crime is significantly lower in our

community.

As outlined in this report, you will see how successful several programs

have been throughout the course of 2012, including the “Chooser

Cruiser” Deter Drunk Driving Campaign, PhotoRED Light, and

combating vehicle thefts.

It is my pledge that the Police Department will focus on reducing the

incidence of crime and improving the quality of life in Arlington

County. This can be achieved through fostering interaction and

cooperation between police, community, and government, all the while

promoting development of community-based partnerships and

problem solving strategies.

M. Douglas Scott

Chief of Police

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CORE

PRINCIPLES

ARLINGTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT

2012

Courage

We are willing to confront

internal and external

challenges. We recognize the

dangers inherent in our

profession and are willing to

place the safety of others

above that of our own.

Competence

We will be knowledgeable and

proficient in the performance

of our job responsibilities. We

will assess our actions to

improve performance.

Commitment

We pledge to fulfill our

mission by being accountable

to our community, the

Department, and to each other.

Compassion

We care about the well-being

of all members of our

Department and community.

We treat each person with

dignity and respect.

Integrity

We are committed to the highest

standards of honesty and ethical

conduct which are the

cornerstones of our profession.

Restraint

We exercise self-discipline and

control at all times to model

behavior for our peers and

community.

Respect

We recognize the authority we

hold and treat others as we would

like to be treated. We faithfully

and without bias, honor our

obligations to the community.

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Item 2012

Arlington Population 212,800

FY2012 Revised Budget 58,455,408

ACPD Authorized Sworn Force 358

ACPD Civilian (FT Equivalency) 117

Square Miles Patrolled 26

Calls for Service* 80,872

Felony Arrests 1,241

Misdemeanor Arrests 3,917

Traffic Accidents 3,098

Traffic Citations 56,437

ARLINGTON COUNTY

POLICE DEPARTMENT

*Non-administrative calls

ACPD offers

free child safety seat

inspections! Call

703.228.BABY (2229).

ACPD has officers

proficient in 14

languages and

American Sign

Language allowing

us to

effectively meet the

needs of

Arlington’s diverse

population.

FACTS AND FIGURES

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2012 CRIME

STATISTICS

CRIME CATEGORY

# of OFFENSES in 2012

(Part I OFFENSES Only)

(January 1 - December 31)

Homicide 5

Rape 31

Robbery 117

Aggravated Assault 131

Burglary 286

Larceny 3333

Motor Vehicle Theft 181

Total Part I Offenses 4084

ARLINGTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT 2012

Arlington County

Crime Solvers Offers

cash rewards for

crime tips! To report

anonymous

information on crime,

call 866.411.TIPS

(8477). You do not

have to provide your

name.

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CRIME

OVERVIEW

ARLINGTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT 2012

Did you know? You can report a

non-emergency

incident

occurring in

Arlington County

online through

the Arlington

County Police

Department

Online Police

Reporting System.

http://www.arlingtonva

.us/departments/police/

incident/new/start-

report.html

The 2012 annual crime report focuses on Part I offenses as defined by the

Federal Bureau of Investigation. Part I offenses are separated into two

categories, crimes against person and crimes against property. Crimes

against persons include: homicide; rape; robbery; and aggravated assault.

Crimes against property include: burglary; larceny; and motor vehicle

theft.

In 2012, Arlington County saw a 2.08% reduction in Part I offenses,

recording 4,084 offenses versus 4,169 offenses in 2011. This is the fourth

consecutive year that Arlington County has seen a reduction in Part I

offenses and the lowest number of offenses recorded in the last six years.

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Register your

bicycle online

through the ACPD

website!!! You will

receive a decal

approximately one

week later via mail.

REMEMBER……..

Chapter 14.2-64 of

the Arlington County

Code requires that all

bicycle riders age 14

and younger wear

approved bicycle

helmets.

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ARLINGTON COUNTY

POLICE DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT

VIOLENT CRIMES

2011 - 2012

In 2012, Arlington County

experienced several

reductions in crime rates.

There was a 13.34%

decrease in robberies, an

8.39% cut in aggravated

assaults, and a 2.08%

reduction in larcenies.

However, there were

increases in all other

crimes. While these

increases in crime are

present, they are still at a

record-low for a

jurisdiction of this

population in the United

States. The overall crime

rate for 2012 is lower than

2011, and still below that

of 2010. The number of

crimes related to driving

under the influence (DUI)

has increased by 47.80%

since 2010 and by 15.80%

since 2011. The Arlington

County Police Department

will continue to work hard

to combat crime and

reduce recidivism.

PROPERTY CRIMES

2011 - 2012

CRIME TRENDS

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NATIONAL COMPARISON

ARLINGTON COUNTY

POLICE DEPARTMENT

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135.5

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CRIME RATE PER 100,000 PEOPLE

The crime rate per 100,000 residents is significantly lower in Arlington

County compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in

Arlington County is 64.9 % below the national average, with 386.3 violent

crimes per 100,000 people nationally, compared to only 135.5 violent crimes

per 100,000 people in Arlington County. The property crime rate in

Arlington County is 49.9 % below the national average, with 2,908.7

incidents of property crime per 100,000 people nationally, compared to

1,455.6 incidents of property crime per 100,000 people in Arlington County.

*National figures based on the 2011 FBI Uniform Crime Report, the most

recent statistics available at time of publication.

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Annual

Report

2012

ARLINGTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

PhotoRed Light Program

The Arlington County Red-Light Safety program is composed of

four camera systems that monitor 14 lanes at 4 different

approaches. These intersections include northbound North Glebe

Road and North Fairfax Drive, northbound North Lynn Street and

eastbound Lee Highway, westbound Washington Boulevard and

Lee Highway, and southbound Fort Myer Drive and westbound

Lee Highway. Between July of 2010 and December of 2012, the

red light cameras at these intersections have documented that

32,317 total citations were issued due to red light violations.

After a year of ticketing at these designated locations, there was a

50% decrease in red light violations occurring 1.5 seconds after

the light turned red. Additionally, from June 21, 2010 to

December 31, 2012, 96.5% of red light violators did not run a red

light at these same intersections again after receiving a citation.

With this documented success and reduction in recidivism,

Arlington County has decided to implement new red light cameras

that will begin monitoring new intersections in spring of 2013.

ACPD Makes Accident Reports Available Online The Arlington County Police Department is digitizing accident

reports through a partnership with the Carfax Police Crash

Assistance Program. The reports are stored electronically in a

secure database and are available for purchase on the Police

Department website at www.arlingtonva.us/police.

Citizens and insurance companies may purchase the accident

reports online for incidents occurring on or after September 1,

2012. Reports will be available within 5-7 business days after the

accident.

Citizens will continue to have the option of coming to the Police

Department to obtain a copy of the accident report at the Records

Management Unit during normal business hours or by requesting

the report through U.S. mail.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

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TRAFFIC SAFETY

ARLINGTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Annual Report

2012

THE “CHOOSER CRUISER”

On November 20, 2012 during a news conference in front of

the County Courthouse in Arlington, Virginia, the Arlington

County Police Department in conjunction with Arlington’s Red

Top Cab and the Northern Virginia-based nonprofit Washington

Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) unveiled a new, innovative

and specially-outfitted motor vehicle designed to deter impaired driving in

the Washington, D.C. metro area.

This vehicle was designed to serve as a poignant reminder during the

holiday season that every drunk driving incident is 100%

preventable. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

figures, there are 40% and 60% spikes in alcohol-related traffic

fatalities during Christmas and New Year’s, respectively.

The “Chooser Cruiser” was deployed throughout the metro area during

the Holiday Season, in concert with SoberRide®, WRAP’s free cab ride

service to prevent drunk driving.

Northern Virginia’s new “Chooser Cruiser” received considerable public/

media attention:

Featured in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s

national crackdown news conference on December 13, 2012 in

Washington, D.C. featuring both U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray

LaHood and NHTSA Administrator David Strickland

Media touted that “the Chooser Cruiser is a public-private

partnership. The two sectors share an interest in reducing the carnage

on the highways,” by the Richmond Times-Dispatch in their

photographic December 1, 2012 editorial

Hailed as a “useful reminder of the costs of drunk driving” by The

Washington Post in their November 23, 2012 editorial

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SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

ARLINGTON COUNTY

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Arlington County Crime Solvers Present First Annual

Detective of the Year Award

On May 2nd

, 2012 the Arlington County Crime Solvers presented Detective Christine

Everest and Officer James O’Daniel of Arlington County Police Department with the

first annual “Detective of the Year” Award.

The Detective of the Year Award is presented to a sworn officer within the Arlington

County Police Department that:

Exhibited a high level of personal achievement

Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills

Made significant contributions over the course of the previous year

Impacted the Arlington County community by making it safer from their efforts

Detective Everest and Officer O’Daniel were recognized for their relentless

commitment during 2011 to address financial scams and fraud targeting the elderly. Both

officers worked diligently to identify and arrest criminals who took advantage of the

elderly population. Through a combination of the countless hours spent with victims,

their investigative instincts, vigilance, and dedication, these officers were credited with

protecting the elderly population against scam artists. In addition to assisting the

unfortunate victims that were manipulated out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, they

educated citizens throughout the County on solicitors who target and exploit vulnerable

and elderly residents.

At the conclusion of the award ceremony, Arlington County Chief of Police M. Douglas

Scott commented, “we appreciate Arlington County Crime Solvers recognizing the

outstanding efforts of Detective Everest and Officer O’Daniel, in addition to their

commitment to assisting the Arlington County Police Department with the determent of

crime.”

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AUTO UNIT:

National Capital Region License Plate Reader (NCP LPR) Awards:

1st Quarter: Detective Scott Whalin – for locating a stolen car

driven by a wanted Burglary and Grand Larceny suspect. Detective

Scott Whalin then contacted Virginia State Police where a pursuit

was initiated resulting with the suspect being charged with

Attempted Capital Murder of a Police Officer, Eluding, and

Reckless Driving.

3rd

Quarter: Detective Mohammed Tabibi – for utilizing the LPR

server to locate a wanted subject who had just committed a

Robbery and Malicious Wounding in Fairfax County. The suspect

was tracked through Washington, D.C. and into Arlington County

where a felony stop was conducted.

ARLINGTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Annual Report

2012 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

Burglary Unit:

Significant arrests that closed several cases. Detectives involved:

Detectives Patricia Pena, Joseph McGrath, and Timothy Parsons –

While taking a report of a late burglary involving several stolen items

to include a wallet, Officer David Martin noticed a juvenile neighbor

exhibiting suspicious behavior. As the case was investigated further, a

credit card belonging to the burglary victim was used. Video obtained

from a store showed the juvenile and an unknown suspect using the

stolen card. Corporal Kevin Treakle, the suspect's School Resource

Officer, was able to confirm the identity of the juvenile suspect. The

suspect was arrested and interviewed by Detective Patricia Pena and

Detective Timothy Parsons, which led to a confession of

approximately 20 residential burglaries. Following the execution of a

search warrant on the juvenile’s residence, additional information on a

suspect was found. A second juvenile suspect was later identified and a

search warrant was executed at his residence. During this search, two

adult suspects attempted to flee, but were detained. They were later

identified as the suspect’s parents. A search of the residence found that

it was used as a document mill. An adult male was arrested for

production of counterfeit government documents. During his interview,

he indicated that he created upwards of 400 fraudulent cards. Multiple

charges have been filed in this case and it is ongoing.

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James Caroline Indicted on Capital Murder and Weapons Charges

On December 17, 2012 an Arlington County Grand Jury indicted James Sylvester

Caroline on capital murder and weapons charges for the July 27, 2012 murder of

Arlington jeweler Tommy Kin Mo Wong.

Wong was found shot to death behind the counter of his Columbia Pike jewelry

store early on the morning of July 28th

after family members called police to

report that Wong had not returned home after work. An investigation by

Homicide/Robbery Unit detectives led to the arrest of Caroline five days later.

On April 17th

, 2013James Sylvester Caroline entered an Alford Plea to Capital

Murder and the Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony for the murder

and robbery. Chief Circuit Court Judge William T. Newman, Jr. accepted this

plea and sentenced Mr. Caroline to life without parole at any age and an

additional three years on the Use of a Firearm conviction.

Homicide/Robbery Unit:

Homicide - On December 29, 2009, at 2:50 am, patrol units responded to a report

of a man down. Upon arriving, officers located the body of 57 year old Carl

Diener lying on N. 13th Street. The scene revealed that the decedent was stabbed

and suffered other assault-type injuries. The neighborhood was canvassed for

witnesses, forensic processing of the scene was thoroughly completed, and video

from local businesses were painstakingly collected and reviewed. Lead Detective

Rosa Ortiz began a comprehensive investigation with help from fellow

Homicide Unit detectives, State, local, and federal jurisdiction law enforcement

agencies. After an extensive investigation with considerable assistance from the

Medical Examiner's Office and the Department of Forensic Sciences Lab, a DNA

hit was received from the pocket of the victim's sweatpants. This led investigators

to the identity and arrest of Roger K. Clark III, of Severn, Maryland. Further

investigation led to the identity and arrest of a second suspect, Javon Martin, of

Washington D.C. Roger Clark III subsequently entered a guilty plea to 1st

Degree Murder in the stabbing death of Carl Diener. Javon Martin was found

guilty of 1st degree murder during a jury trial in February of 2013.

Arlington

County

Police

Department

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

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TIRE & RIM THEFT PREVENTION TIPS:

1. Park in well-lit areas

2. Try to park in high-traffic areas

3. If you have the option of parking in a garage or outside, always

choose the garage

4. Use tire locks

5. Use lug nut locks

http://www.watchyourcar.org/PROTECTYOURVEHICLE/50tipsforAuto

TheftPrevention.aspx

This site shows a detailed demonstration of vehicle theft prevention

tips.

RUNNING/WALKING TIPS:

1. Run, walk or bike ride with a friend or your dog

2. Try to run, walk, or ride your bike in populated areas in the

daylight hours

3. Make sure you bring a cell phone

4. Familiarize yourself with the various routes you take, and avoid

areas that you don’t know

5. If you choose to run, walk, or ride your bike in the evening hours,

remember to wear light clothing and have reflective material or

lights.

6. If you listen to music, make sure you leave on ear open

7. Tell someone where you will be going and what time you expect

to be back before you leave

A video with these safety tips can be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTXF46go-eY

COMMUNITY

SAFETY TIPS

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CONTACT US

Arlington County Police Department

1425 N. Courthouse Road

Arlington, Virginia 22201

Emergencies: 911

Non-Emergencies: 703-558-2222

Telephone Reporting Unit: 703-228-4300

[email protected]