September 2013 Snapshot

September was a busy month but calls for service were a little lower!

Here is the snapshot of calls for September 2013:

911 Silent/Misdial	358	Accident With Injuries	31
Assisting Other Agencies	128	Burglary	156
Business Alarm	299	Domestic	373
Entering Auto	44	Juvenile Problem	109
Miscellaneous Animal	182	Residential Alarm	193
Shoplifting	85	Teleserve	383
Unknown Problem Total Calls For Service:  6,590	35

WRPD Virtual Ride-Along Recap!

WRPD To Host Virtual Ride-Along This Friday!

You are invited to patrol the streets with an officer from the Warner Robins Police Department – via Twitter!

The Warner Robins Police Department is holding a “Virtual Ride-Along” via Twitter on Friday, September 13^th from 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.  Public Information Officer (PIO) Tabitha Pugh will be riding with a patrol officer and tweeting calls for service, arrests, and everything else the officer encounters during his shift.  Some tweets will include pictures and videos to give the viewer a more visual experience. 

The “Virtual Ride-Along” is designed to give the community a glimpse into the daily life of a police officer patrolling the streets of Warner Robins.  Citizens can view the ride-along by following @WarnerRobinsPD on Twitter. 

PIO Pugh and the officer will be taking questions during the ride-along from Twitter users who mention @WarnerRobinsPD in their tweet.  They will answer questions as time permits.

The Warner Robins Police Department launched their social media platforms in March and April 2012.  The Facebook account has received over 4,500“Likes” and the Twitter account has over 1,000 followers. 

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2012 Officer Of The Year Named

Lieutenant Lee VanOsdol was named the 2012 Warner Robins Police Department Officer of the Year.  

Lieutenant VanOdsol serves as squad commander for Squad 1.  He leads with clear direction and discipline tempered with common sense and compassion.  His interactions with citizens demonstrate to the officers under his charge the proper way to be a police officer.  Lieutenant Vanosdol treats all department employees, sworn and unsworn, daily, equally and respectfully, regardless of rank or social standing.

Lieutenant VanOsdol is an anchor for the Special Weapons and Tactics Team.  He faces each mission with confidence and assurance.  He maintains calm in any situation.  He is a proven team leader, tactician and trainer.

His concern for the employees goes beyond the job.  When one of our own is suffering illness or unfortunate circumstances Lieutenant VanOsdol seeks to help in any way he can.  His dedication and concern for people also carries over to his personal life.  On several occasions he and his wife have opened their home to children and young adults who were experiencing turmoil in their lives.

Lieutenant VanOsdol is an example to all who wear the badge of the Warner Robins Police Department and law enforcement personnel everywhere.

Congratulations for this well deserved honor!

WRPD To Host Virtual Ride-Along

You are invited to patrol the streets with an officer from the Warner Robins Police Department – via Twitter!

The Warner Robins Police Department is holding the first ever “Virtual Ride-Along” via Twitter on Thursday, December 6^th from 6:00 P.M. until 2:00 A.M.  

Public Information Officer Tabitha Pugh will be riding with a patrol officer and tweeting calls for service, arrests, and anything else the officer encounters during his shift.  Some tweets will include pictures and videos to give the viewer a more visual experience. 

The “Virtual Ride-Along” is designed to give the community a glimpse into the daily life of a police officer patrolling the streets of Warner Robins.  Citizens can view the ride-along by following @WarnerRobinsPD on Twitter. 

PIO Pugh and the officer will be taking questions during the ride-along from Twitter users who mention @WarnerRobinsPD in their tweet.  They will answer questions as time permits.

The Warner Robins Police Department launched their social media platforms in March and April 2012.  The Facebook account has received over 3,200 “Likes” and our Twitter account has over 470 followers. 

June 2012 Snap Shot

June 2012 was another busy month for the officers of the Warner Robins Police Department.  Here are a few categories and their statistics from last month. 

Patrol:

• Pullover - 910 
• Suspicious Vehicle/Person/Noise - 517
• Business Alarm - 422
• Domestic - 378 
• Public Service/General Assist - 367
• Traffic Accident No Injuries - 281
• Teleserve - 285
• 911 Silent/Misdial - 277
• Residential Alarm - 222
• Information - 221
• Unwanted Person - 177
• Burglary - 126
• Criminal Trespass - 98
• Disabled/Stalled Vehicle - 96
• Entering Auto - 68
• Fight - 64

Total Calls for Service - 7,153

The Criminal Investigations Division was assigned over 220 cases in June 2012.

S.T.O.P. Unit

The Selective Targeting Operational Police Unit (S.T.O.P.) is a pro-active enforcement group of officers that is used to target problem areas. Techniques used to identify the problems are foot patrols, bike patrols, aggressive traffic enforcement, citizen contacts, and other means of law enforcement intelligence.

S.T.O.P. officers respond to complaints from the community and work the investigations until the complaint is closed or an arrest is made.

The unit also utilizes the Warner Robins Police Department Canine Division.

 

The video is courtesy of The Warner Robins Patriot.

Officers Apprehend Burglary Suspect

On Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 7:07 A.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to the 1040 Booth Road, Clean Control, in reference to a business alarm. 

Preliminary investigation revealed the business had been forcibly entered and burglarized.  Surveillance video showed a white male wearing a black shirt with a white design and dark pants entered the business and took several miscellaneous items.  He was also recorded entering the business again several hours later. 

A short time later officers observed a male, David Rogers (43 years of age, Warner Robins), walking along Foy Evans Drive matching the description of the subject that had entered the business.  He was then transported to the Warner Robins Police Department for questioning by the Criminal Investigations Division. 

Rogers was charged with two counts of Burglary in connection with this incident.  He is currently in the Houston County Jail. 

Teleserve

The Warner Robins Police Department would like to remind the community about an expedient way to make certain types of police reports over the phone.

Teleserve, formed in 2005, was designed to co-exist with the Patrol division to serve the public in an expedient manner and alleviate the necessity for an on the scene response by officers for selected calls for service.

Teleserve handles non-emergency calls that come through Houston County E-911 or by calling directly to the precinct.  Reports can also be taken in person at the Lake Joy Precinct.

Hours of Operation are Monday through Saturday - 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.

There are many benefits to utilize Teleserve including:

• Shorter wait times to file a report
• Reports are made over the phone
• Operators have the option of sending an officer if needed
• If the solve ability of the report is high - the report is forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for followup
• There are 5 operators on staff.  Two are sworn officers the other 3 are civilian

2011 Statistics
Completed reports - 2,073
Supplemental reports - 310

See a list of authorized calls for Teleserve.

To make a report with Teleserve - call 478-293-1040