Salisbury Police Department Retention of Officers Memo

Officer Retention is a major problem in Salisbury and definitely would affect morale. The following memo from Chief Webster discussing officer attrition over a 10 year period and some of the reasons these officers have left are included below. One disturbing point is that between 1995 and 2003 50% of the officers left the Salisbury Police Department to go to better paying jobs with better benefits. On our subcommittees trip to the Dover Police Department we learned they have had only 5 officers leave in 20 years.

Do These Differences Contribute to Prostitution in Salisbury?

The following chart explains the difference in penalties for prostitution between the surrounding states.

Illegal Drugs Links Added

From our recent poll , it is believed illegal drugs are one of the main problem facing the city, in response to this we have a new subgroup on the right with links to articles on illegal drug use and the measures being taken to fight the illicit sales.

Spotcrime.com Map Available

Above is an example of the great work that spotcrime.com has done to map the city crime problems. Maps are customizable to date and type of crime. Link to Salisbury map below

http://www.spotcrime.com/md/salisbury

Neighborhood Services & Code Compliance Report on Problem Properties

Below is a link to Neighborhood Services & Code Compliance's report on problem properties identified by the Task Force, as possible contributors to higher crime rates in studied neighborhoods.

Daily Times Article - Closing of Neighborhood Substations

If you havent done so already take the time to read the great article written by Daily Times reporter Sharahn Boykin about the closing and issues surrounding the Neighborhood Substations.

http://delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081019/NEWS01/810190303&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

Recent String of Shootings Affecting Community

For the latest information about the recent shootings and gun crimes in and around Salisbury over the past week i am posting the related news stories below

Two Attempted Murder Cases in Salisbury Thursday Night
http://www.wboc.com/global/story.asp?s=9194507

Traffic Stop Leads to Pursuit and Gun Charge
http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp?S=9195212&nav=menu222_2

Salisbury Teen Shot During Taxicab Holdup


http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp?s=9181748

Police Probe Attempted Murder Claim
http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081017/NEWS01/81017013/1002

Teenager Hurt in Bailey Lane Shooting
http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081017/NEWS01/81017012/1002

WBI Investigates Two Shootings
http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/topstory.asp?id=3886

New Organization

As you may have noticed, we now have subgroups on specific issues of concern on the right side of the page. These changes will make it easier to find articles relating to the most important areas of our research.

Remembering Maryland's Fallen Officers

I thought it would be appropriate to put the link to the Officer Down Memorial Site that honors the memory of all officers killed in the line of duty. We should always remember the sacrifice that our men and women in uniform give us, and remember they put their lives on the line to protect ours.

http://www.odmp.org/browse.php?abbr=MD

Data Collecting Links Added

We have added to the right side of the blog a section containing links to sites for the purpose of gathering information. These include Properties, Sex Offenders, Criminal Records and more. A link to current crime reports for your neighborhood.

Solving Chronic Nuisance Problems in Neighborhoods

Solving Chronic Nuisance Problems: A Guide for Neighborhood Leaders identifies barriers to solving chronic nuisance problems, discusses ways that experienced leaders find solutions, and provides a set of references for pursuing specific nuisance abatement goals. Whether the nuisance is physical (such as blighted property) or behavioral (such as a drug house), the best solutions focus on the core elements that have allowed its continuing existence. Nuisances become chronic when the dysfunctional behavior of a few and the enabling behavior of many combine with key weaknesses in a community’s system for responding. With greater understanding of these dynamics comes a better opportunity for lasting results. The most effective solutions are based on such an understanding. They balance the need for rapid relief with the importance of changing the enabling factors. The problem-solving approach discussed in this manual includes five questions intended to guide the community leader through a series of escalating steps to reach a solution. Step one begins with trying the simplest, most cooperative approaches. The final step concludes with invoking the power of civil law. By following the steps in order, effective leaders can ensure that most solutions are reached before the final step is necessary. The references listed in the Resources section (beginning on page A8) will lead you to a variety of nuisance laws and case studies that cover how one town, one community, one neighborhood, or even one person has solved chronic nuisance problems. What is more difficult to find is a description for how community leaders approach such problems — that is, the way they think about them — in order to achieve success. This manual is intended to provide such a description. It introduces the reader to the dynamics of chronic nuisances and ways that problem solvers approach finding solutions.

A Guide for Neighborhood Leaders

Operation Safe Streets: Delaware's Unique Law Enforcement Initiative

How the benefits of cooperation between different agencies has reduced Dovers crime rates.

Operation Safe Streets

Daily Times Article About Yesterdays Meeting

http://delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081010/NEWS01/810100308/1002

Neighborhood Walk-Abouts UPDATED

Click on following Link to see PowerPoint presentation on some issues in neighborhoods we have toured. Updated with Delaware Avenue neighborhood on October 8th.

Salisbury Police Calls for Service

The data provided was compiled for the vicinity of West Railroad Avenue only.
September 5 thru October 5, 2008.

10/5/08 12:00 AM 600 W Railroad Av Warrant/Subpoena Service 200800037424 Clrd By Arrest
10/5/08 12:55 AM 600 W Railroad Av Arrest For Others 200800037431 Clrd By Arrest
10/5/08 12:56 AM 600 W Railroad Av Arrest For Others 200800037432 Clrd By Arrest
10/5/08 12:56 AM 600 W Railroad Av Arrest For Others 200800037434 Clrd By Arrest
10/4/08 1:07 AM E Isabella St/W Railroad Av Robbery: Other Hwy 200800037300 Clrd By Arrest
10/4/08 9:09 AM 604 W Railroad Av Extra Patrol Check 200800037326 Cleared-Other
10/4/08 5:55 PM 604 W Railroad Av Extra Patrol Check 200800037376 Cleared-Other
10/3/08 8:07 PM Elizabeth St/E Railroad Av Suspicion 200800037253 GOA
10/3/08 8:26 PM 604 W Railroad Av (Investigate) Susp Person 200800037257 Cleared-Other
10/3/08 8:34 PM 600 W Railroad Av (Investigate) Susp Person 200800037259 Cleared-Other
10/3/08 10:05 PM 613 E Railroad Av (Investigate) Susp Person 200800037274 Cleared-Other
10/3/08 10:20 PM 501 E Railroad Av (Investigate) Susp Person 200800037276 Cleared-Other
10/3/08 11:06 PM 501 E Railroad Av Vandalism / MDOP 200800037283 Clrd By Arrest
10/1/08 7:50 PM 604 W Railroad Av Field Interview 200800036887 Clrd By Arrest
10/1/08 10:54 PM Elizabeth St/E Railroad Av Field Interview 200800036913 Clrd By Arrest
9/30/08 12:58 AM 604 W Railroad Av Suspicion 200800036687 Cleared-Other
9/30/08 8:59 AM 619 E Railroad Av Vandalism / MDOP 200800036707 Under Invst
9/30/08 11:30 AM Elizabeth St/W Railroad Av Extra Patrol Check 200800036730 Cleared-Other
9/29/08 2:13 AM 501 E Railroad Av Other Disturbance 200800036560 Cleared-Other
9/28/08 10:07 PM Elizabeth St/E Railroad Av Extra Patrol Check 200800036545 Cleared-Other
9/28/08 11:59 PM W Railroad Av/Wilson St Extra Patrol Check 200800036553 Cleared-Other
9/22/08 10:03 PM 615 E Railroad Av Threats 200800035720 Under Invst
9/21/08 5:45 PM 501 E Railroad Av Criminal Summons Service 200800035594 Served
9/20/08 7:21 AM 410 W Railroad Av (Investigate) Susp Person 200800035413 Cleared-Other
9/17/08 10:20 AM 501 E Railroad Av Warrant/Subpoena Service 200800034978 Not Served
9/16/08 8:25 AM 501 E Railroad Av Vandalism / MDOP 200800034840 Under Invst
9/11/08 10:15 PM 607 E Railroad Av (Investigate) Susp Person 200800034342 Cleared-Other
9/10/08 12:28 AM 501 E Railroad Av Trespassing 200800034083 Cleared-Other
9/10/08 3:44 PM 600 W Railroad Av Arrest For Others 200800034172 Clrd By Arrest
9/9/08 10:12 PM E Railroad Av/E Church St Assist Other Police-Other 200800034072 Cleared-Other
9/5/08 1:28 PM 600 W Railroad Av Field Interview 200800033474 Cleared-Other

Maryland Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data: 1985 - 2006

The Governor's office of Crime Control and Prevention has some more great data on crime which can be broken down to the county level.

http://www.goccp.org/msac/crime-statistics.php