|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Staffing: |
| Services: |
|
- 911 Procedures - Prosecution Reports: |
| Education: |
|
- History of |
|
|
The DRO position was originally funded in part by the various downtown stakeholders who contributed annually approximately $23,000.00 to augment City funding for the position. The current economic climate has forced the stakeholders to withdraw their contribution. Absent this augmented funding, the Port Angeles Police Department would have been forced to reassign the Downtown Resource Officer into more generalized patrol outside the downtown geographic area. 
June 18, 2008 - The City and the Port Angeles Police Department announce the selection of Brian S. Smith as the new Deputy Chief of Police. Smith was chosen from a group of 19 applicants. CITY MOURNS LOSS OF PORT ANGELES POLICE OFFICER
The City and the Port Angeles Police Department deeply mourn the loss of Police Officer, friend and co-worker Brian Raymond. Officer Raymond passed away shortly after 7:00 p.m. on March 25, 2008 in Tacoma.
Brian Raymond started with the City in 1977 as a seasonal worker for the Parks Department. He was hired as a temporary Jailer with the Port Angeles Police Department in March of 1980. He also worked for the City as a temporary Meter Reader in September of 1981, becoming a full time Meter Reader in March of 1982.
Brian became a full-time Police Officer in May of 1983. In May of 2008 he would have completed 25 years of service as an Officer with the Port Angeles Police Department.
Brian is survived by two adult daughters, one grandchild, his mother, brother, sister and an abundance of friends. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center.
Click photos to view larger image size.
Mayor Gary Braun directed that all City flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life and service of Police Officer Brian Raymond. Donations can be sent to the Brian Raymond Scholarship Fund in care of the Port Angeles Police Association at 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
POLICE DEPARTMENT 2008 ANNUAL & QUARTERLY REPORTS
The Port Angeles Police Department is committed to working, within budgetary constraints, to help make the City of Port Angeles one of the most attractive cities for businesses and people from all walks of life and cultures.
The Department recognizes that they can only meet their mission by working in close partnership with all community stakeholders. The Annual and most recent Quarterly Report is available for your review.
The Department is dedicated to working proactively with the community to provide real solutions to crime and other social issues that threaten to compromise the high quality of life enjoyed by the citizens of Port Angeles.... 
February 22, 2008
- Ed Schilke, Administrative Sergeant for the Port Angeles Police Department has successfully completed the Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certification Program.
The program is sponsored by the California State Universities and the California Department of Justice and consists of eight courses for a total of 148 instructional hours and a 400-hour practicum.
This program provides an academic training curriculum for Crime and Intelligence Analysts to formally recognize their contributions to the law enforcement profession.
Sgt. Schilke has completed all Crime and Intelligence Analyst Credential requirements to achieve this certification from the California State Universities, which verifies his academic achievement. The California Department of Justice, in recognition of the University award, has subsequently bestowed the title of Certified Crime Analyst upon, and granted the credential of Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst (C.C.I.A.) to Sgt. Schilke for successfully completing the credential program.
Sgt. Schilke has been with the Port Angeles Police Department since 1985 and was promoted to Administrative Sergeant in 2004.
POLICE OFFICER - Entry Level & Lateral Officers
The City of Port Angeles is testing for a continuous Civil Service eligibility list.
The Port Angeles Police Department is a progressive, State-accredited, community policing oriented, professional agency currently consisting of 33 commissioned employees, and a civilian contingent of 27 who are primarily responsible for records and 911 dispatch.
The Department has an assigned school resources officer in addition to other staffing including a downtown officer, drug task force officer, two K-9 officers, and a detective division. Most officers are assigned a “take home” vehicle upon completion of probation. The department anticipates hiring three officers in 2008.
Salary : $4,135 - $4,924 per month, or $49,623 - $59,093 annually. (2008 salary pending).
Benefits: Commissioned officers are represented by Teamsters Local #589 and contractual benefits include a salary competitive with other agencies of a similar size, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; overtime pay, quarter- master uniform system, standby pay, education incentive pay, longevity pay, and 3.1% deferred compensation.
Requirements:
• Must be a minimum of 21-years of age at time of hire and a United States citizen.
• Associates degree or equivalent 90-quarter credits is required.
• Bachelor's degree with coursework in criminal justice and public service experience is preferred.
• An applicant must have completed preliminary testing with www.publicsafetytesting.com and requested testing results to be sent to City of Port Angeles.
• Other necessary skills: excellent communication skills and good physical experience.
• Must pass a background investigation, polygraph and psychological examination, and pre-employment physical examination prior to hire.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Washington State driver's license at the time.
• Must have no felony criminal convictions or any other conviction that would disqualify a successful applicant. See special employment requirements on the back.
• Must be willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and holidays in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation.
• Must successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Academy (or equivalency academy), a 14-week Field Training program, and a 12-month probationary period following the completion of the State academy.
To apply for Civil Service eligibility testing: When Human Resources receives your score, you will automatically be sent an application, checklist and veteran's preference form (if applicable) to apply.
Contact: Charlotte Sellin
csellin@cityofpa.us or 360-417-4510
Human Resources, 321 E 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
The Civil Service testing process for this position includes completion of Public Safety Testing exam, and completion of a computerized written exercise and interview with the City of Port Angeles.
• Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be invited for further testing.
• Applicants requesting “veterans preference” must complete and submit the appropriate form and a copy of their DD-214 at the time of application.
• Test scores are weighted, combined, and rank-ordered to form the eligibility list, and applicants must pass each portion of the exam to be ranked on the list.
• Each applicant will receive notice of his or her standing and rank on the eligibility list.
Hiring Information:
Upon certification of the eligibility list, the Police Department will receive the top five names on the list for the current vacancy, as per the Civil Services rules, to proceed with interviews and further screening as determined, which may include the background check, polygraph, psychological, and pre-employment medical exam.
Special Employment Requirements
POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT FOR NEW POLICE DOG
British Petroleum (BP) donated $10,000 to the Port Angeles Police K-9 Unit for the purchase of a new police dog. K-9 Arco, the Department's first K-9, died in November 2007 after completing nearly 11 years of service to the community.
The $10,000 grant money was used to purchase a new dog and provide training for the dog and handler Corporal Kevin Miller of the Port Angeles Police Department. The search for the new dog involved a careful selection process over the next several months coordinated by Corporal Miller to find K-9 Jag.
Pictured left to right:
Chief Terry Gallagher, Rick Satava of Alaska Tanker Company, Bill Kidd of BP,
K-9 Kilo and Officer Brusseau.
Click photo to view larger image size.
Presentation of the check was made at the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Monday, December 17, 2007 at the Crab House Restaurant in Port Angeles. Bill Kidd, BP Government and External Relations Manager and Rick Satava, Scheduling Manager for Alaska Tanker Company will be presenting the check to Chief Terry Gallagher of the Port Angeles Police Department. Accompanying Chief Gallagher was Officer Allen Brusseau, and K-9 Kilo.
BP markets gasoline under the ARCO am/pm brands and BP is part owner of the Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) which operates tankers that bring crude oil from Alaska. ATC vessels are regular customers of the Port of Port Angeles where they get routine maintenance and other services.
The City and the Port Angeles Police Department are extremely grateful to BP and Alaska Tanker Company for this generous donation to ensuring the safety of the public and our community. Port Angeles City Council formally accepted the donation at their December 18th meeting.
Learn more about the life and service of K9 Arco.....
PASSING OF K-9 ARCO
On October 15th, 2007 at 0113 hours Port Angeles Police Officers were dispatched to a vehicle prowl in-progress in the 100 block of West 7th Street. Witnesses saw the suspects flee the area in a passenger car and provided a description. When officers arrived in the area, two suspects were seen in a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description.
A short pursuit ensued for several blocks. Ultimately the suspects abandoned their vehicle in the middle of a resident's yard. The vehicle contained the stolen audio equipment. The area was quickly contained for a K-9 track of the suspects.
K-9 Handler Cpl. Kevin Miller and his K-9 partner, Arco, were deployed to track the suspects. A short time into the track, Arco collapsed. It was later determined that he had suffered a stroke. He was rushed for medical treatment, and Arco appeared to have rebounded and was back on his feet. However, over the next week it was evident that he was not the same.
On October 18th, 2007 he was taken to the veterinarian for a further exam. X-rays revealed that Arco had an enlarged heart and was officially retired the following day. Arco's condition rapidly deteriorated and he was put to rest on November 9th, 2007, only sixteen days before completing 11 years of service for the City of Port Angeles.
Arco sustained numerous injuries over the years. The most significant was the loss of two canine teeth and a fractured rib from various confrontations with suspects. In almost 11 years of work he never missed a day.
During the course of his career, Arco recorded 362 felony apprehensions as well as locating evidence that lead to both felony and misdemeanor convictions. Arco was cross-trained for narcotics and was responsible for hundreds of drug finds. He was deployed throughout the entire Olympic Peninsula and rendered K-9 support for various law enforcement agencies. His accolades include the apprehension of a murder suspect, numerous accreditations, certifications, and "Top-Dog" awards.
Arco was the Port Angeles Police Departments first K-9 team, established in 1996, largely in part to a generous donation by the Atlantic Richfield Corp (ARCO) and the strong support of City Councilman/former Mayor Gary Braun and former Police Chief Stephen Ilk. The unit was expanded to a second K-9 team in 2002, K-9 Handler Allen Brusseau and K-9 Kilo. The financial support for the second team came from a generous contribution from a private donor.
Anyone wishing to make a contribution to help support the Port Angeles Police K-9 Unit can contact Liz Zenonian, Port Angeles Police Department Records Supervisor at 360-417-4910.
The service of K-9 Arco was recognized by video presentation and special proclamation at the November 20 City Council Meeting.
Thank you Corporal Miller and K-9 Arco.
POLICE CHIEF APPOINTED
NEW PORT ANGELES POLICE CHIEF APPOINTED - September 4, 2007
The public safety of the community is the paramount value and core service of the City, and the integrity and reputation of those who serve and protect the public must be above approach.
As leader of that service, the Police Chief is one of the most visible people in the City organization. The selection of a new Police Chief is an extremely important decision that must meet the needs of the community, the Department, and the City.
Over the past two weeks candidates for Police Chief have been thoroughly evaluated. Candidates attended a Meet and Greet with the public and six very qualified candidates were interviewed on August 24th.
Through that process the field was narrowed to three finalists: Richard Bull from Ripon, California; Raymond (Fred) Savage from El Reno, Oklahoma; and Terry Gallagher, Port Angeles Police Department Acting Chief.
Manager Madsen further interviewed each of the three candidates to discuss and gauge in more depth their ideas, style and fit with the City, the Department and the community. In addition, initial background investigations were conducted on all three finalists. Any one of the three finalists could serve as the next Police Chief of Port Angeles and be a credit to the City and the community.
Throughout this intensive process, Acting Chief Terry Gallagher impressed each of the interviewing panels with his grasp of community concerns and department management issues. His answers to very probing questions were articulate and to the point with well conceived and formulated responses.
Mayor Rogers leads the applause as City Manager Madsen
announces the appointment of Terry Gallagher as the new Chief of Police.
It is with great pleasure to therefore to announce the appointment of Terry Gallagher as Chief of Police for the City of Port Angeles. While serving as Acting Chief, Terry has proven very capable in leading the Department and has gained the trust and confidence of the women and men who he will work with and lead. Chief Gallagher is committed to his community and the Department. The entire executive management team looks forward to working with Terry as both the Department and City move forward.
City Manager Madsen on behalf of the City wishes to personally thank those who participated on the interview panels for their thoughtful comments and insights. Their assistance brought added insights into each of the candidates, as well as the needs of the community and the Department.
Community Panel Members
John Brewer, Peninsula Daily News Publisher; Rhonda Curry, Olympic Medical Center Vice President / Regional Chamber of Commerce President; Ray Gruver, Businessman / YMCA Board Member; Dwayne Johnson, Teacher, Coach, Peninsula College Trustee; and Vicki Hansen, Mother of 3, Artist, Small Business Owner.
Law Enforcement Panel Members
Port Angeles Police Detective Sergeant Steve Coyle, Port Angeles Police Corporal Barb McFall, Port Angeles Police Detective Jessie Winfield, Port Angeles Police Officer Kevin Miller, and Port Angeles Police Department Records Supervisor Liz Zenonian.
City Department Heads
William Bloor, City Attorney; Glenn Cutler, Public Works & Utilities Department Director; Yvonne Ziomkowski, Finance Department Director and Dan McKeen, City of Port Angeles Fire Department Chief
WANTED! - ENTRY LEVEL& LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS
The Port Angeles Police Department is a progressive, State-accredited, community policing oriented, professional agency currently consisting of 27 commissioned employees, and a civilian contingent of 27 who are primarily responsible for records and 911 dispatch.
The Department has an assigned school resources officer in addition to other staffing including a detective division, one crime prevention officer and two K-9 officers.
Most officers are assigned a “take home” vehicle upon completion of probation. The department anticipates hiring 3 officers in 2008.
The City of Port Angeles is testing for a continuous Civil Service eligibiity list....
Call 911 should you have an emergency, or call 360-452-4545 for general information. Listen to your local radio station 1450 AM.
Refer to your telephone book for information regarding other emergency assistance. Make sure you have stored a minimum of one gallon of water, per person, per day.
POLICE DEPARTMENT 2008 ANNUAL & QUARTERLY REPORTS
The Port Angeles Police Department is committed to working, within budgetary constraints, to help make the City of Port Angeles one of the most attractive cities for businesses and people from all walks of life and cultures.
The Department recognizes that they can only meet their mission by working in close partnership with all community stakeholders. The Annual and most recent Quarterly Report is available for your review.
The Department is dedicated to working proactively with the community to provide real solutions to crime and other social issues that threaten to compromise the high quality of life enjoyed by the citizens of Port Angeles....
New Police Car Arrives
Officers Dombrowski and Viada stand next to the Police Department's newest police car.
This 2006 Dodge Charger has a 5.7 liter V-8 engine and sports all new graphics and detailing. The cruiser also has greater safety features than previous vehicles.
Click photo to view larger image size.
The vehicle still needs to have more equipment installed before it will be ready to put into service. Even though it is equipped with a "hemi", this car is expected to get better gas mileage than the other cars currently being used in the department.
Upward Trend in Thefts - How You Can Help
Port Angeles Police Department has seen an upward trend in the occurrence of thefts. Police are asking citizens to help reduce theft incidents by reducing the opportunity to steal. Also, citizens can help by reporting suspicious activities when they are observed.
Citizens have reported 533 thefts to Port Angeles Police between January 1, and August 31, 2006. During the same period in 2005, 377 thefts were reported. Crime analysis suggests that between 627-789 should be considered the yearly "norm" for thefts reported in Port Angeles.
Without help from our citizens, thefts will likely exceed the norm this year.
Theft crimes include shoplifting, thefts from buildings, thefts from vehicles, and other unclassified thefts. Theft from vehicles is the category most beyond the norm, accounting for 219 of 533 reported thefts. Vehicle prowl suspects are often motivated by a need for cash or items to trade for drugs or other substances of abuse.
You can help prevent vehicle prowl:
• Always park in well lit, populated areas
• Always remove, or store out of sight, all valuables left in your car
• Always roll the windows up
• Always lock all doors, including hatchbacks etc.
• Mark valuable property so that it can be identified if stolen, take part in Operation I.D., and display an Operation I.D. sticker on your car window to alert would be thieves that your property is marked.
• Install smooth, narrow locking buttons on your door locks to make forcing your locks more difficult.
• Consider a car alarm, if you keep very valuable items in your car, i.e., stereo/radio equipment.
• Watch for and report suspicious activities in your neighborhood, i.e., unfamiliar person looking into parked cars as they walk through the neighborhood.
A suspicious activity is one that does not fit the norm for the neighborhood or the surrounding area. A suspicious activity draws your attention because a person's conduct is unusual, different, odd, dangerous, appears wrongful, or is not-just-right under the circumstances.
For example, you notice two persons walking down the street during the hours of darkness. As the persons walk, one of them keeps looking into parked cars and trying door handles. This behavior is obviously not normal, and you should, at that time, phone police and report the occurrence. These persons may be looking for a car, or items within a car, to steal.
Your observation that an occurrence appears to be suspicious is enough to justify a call to law enforcement. There might be a reasonable explanation for the suspicious activity, there might not be. By reporting the suspicious activity to law enforcement and allowing them to investigate, you just might stop a crime from occurring or help law enforcement gain custody of a wanted offender.
If you witness a crime in progress - call 911 immediately.
To report other incidents, or if you have any helpful information, please contact the Police Department at 452-4545.
Downtown Pedestrian Crossing Flags Installed
The Port Angeles Police Department is pleased to announce that downtown mid-block crosswalks in Port Angeles have been equipped with pedestrian crossing flags. Pedestrians intent on crossing at those crosswalks will now benefit from increased visibility when crossing First Street and Front Street.
Perseverance and partnerships have made this project a reality. Port Angeles Public Works Street Division, the Port Angeles Downtown Association, and the Port Angeles Police Department have worked together on this project. A grant from the Washington State Traffic Commission has provided some of the startup funds.
Similar programs have been successful in other Washington State cities for years, to include Richland and Kirkland. One-way streets, low speed limits, and traffic lights at each intersection, all make downtown Port Angeles nearly an ideal setting for this type of crossing program.
The project started on September 28th, 2006. Beginning that day, pedestrians crossing at the mid-block crosswalks will be able to remove an orange colored crossing flag from a holder on either side of the crosswalk and use the flag to signal traffic to stop.
When traffic has stopped, the pedestrian should carry the flag (for visibility) through the crosswalk to the other side of the street and place it in a holder found there. Signs at each crosswalk will illustrate and describe the procedure. The flags will be available for use by pedestrians day and night.
It is essential that pedestrians continue to exercise caution at these crosswalks. Used correctly, the crossing flags should make pedestrians more visible, but no crossing should be made at any crosswalk until traffic has stopped and (whenever possible) the pedestrian has made eye contact with the driver(s) of the stopped vehicle(s) .
City Unveils New Disaster Plan at April 18th City Council Meeting
When a disaster threatens or strikes our area, city and county governments will take the lead in managing emergency public health, safety, and welfare services. The response will likely be widespread, extending beyond the usual boundaries of departments providing emergency services and requiring the cooperation of governmental and private agencies that do not normally respond to emergency situations.
To ensure these agencies work together effectively, the City and County adopted a new Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to provide emergency management preceding, during, and following a disaster.
The new Plan gives the policies, information and guidance necessary for the officials making operational discussions. The new Plan also provides the basic information needed by front-line responders who are actually dealing with the disasters. At its regularly scheduled April 18, 2006, Council meeting, the City Council approved the new Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
Home | City Hall | Services | Business | Community | Visitors
321 East 5th Street - P.O. Box 1150 / Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: 360-457-0411 / TTY: 360-417-4645
General City Email: information@cityofpa.us
Web Site: webmaster@cityofpa.us
Disclaimer
