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POMONA
2020 CRIME FIGHTING
BLUEPRINT
POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Leadership
Michael Ellis
Dear Pomona Community,
Chief of Police
I am happy to present this year’s Crime Fighting Blueprint. This
document has been created to provide insight into how the Police
Department operates and to give you a snapshot of who we are.
You will see some of our many programs highlighted here and I
hope you find it informative.
The Pomona Police Department is constantly striving to improve our
service to the community. This couldn’t be any more important than
it is now, given the challenges with COVID-19 and the national
conversation on police reform. Our Command Staff is committed to
upholding constitutional policing standards and working in a
professional and compassionate manner with every member of our
community. Maintaining the public trust is of the utmost importance
and it has a direct correlation to our efforts in improving
accountability and transparency.
During these unprecedented times, the Pomona Police Department
remains committed to building relationships with the community.
Pomona is a diverse and ever-changing city, and we strive to have a
Police Department that is a representative of the community we
serve. On behalf of the men and women of the Pomona Police
Department, thank you for your partnership, your support, and for
caring about the safety of our community.
Sincerely,
Michael Ellis
Chief of Police
Chief Ellis is the 22nd Police Chief to
serve the City of Pomona.
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Command Staff
Captain
Christian Hsu
Dennis Cooper Deputy Chief Eddie Vazquez
Captain Captain
Ryan Rodriguez Brian Hagerty Steve Congalton Todd Samuels
Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant
Richelle Baptista
Civilian Division Commander
Bert Sanchez Anthony Catanese Manny Ramos
Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant
The Pomona Police has proudly served the residents of Pomona since 1911.
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Personnel- Diversity
6% 20%
7%
41% Male Female
White
Hispanic
Asian
African American
46% American Indian 80%
2020 Pomona Police Department 2017-2019: Pomona Police Officers
hired over the last 3 years.
8%
4% 6% 8% 27%
23% White
White Hispanic
Hispanic Asian
Asian African American
67% African American
American Indian
57%
2007 Pomona Police Department 2010 Census - Pomona Population
Pomona is a diverse and thriving City and we recognize the importance of having a Police Department
that racially reflects the community we serve. The graphs presented on this page indicate the
significant growth our Department has achieved throughout the last 15 years to accurately match the
diversity of our community. As a Department, we continue to broaden our diversity efforts to attract
more people from different cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
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Use of Force
In 2019, officers interacted with members of our community through a call
Contacts
for service, enforcement stop, or other self-initiated activity 132,948 times.
Arrests In 2019, officers made a total of 4,823 arrests.
Use of Force A use of force is defined as the application of force used by a department
member that results in any visible injury or complaint of pain requiring medical treatment.
Of the 132,948 contacts, which included 4,823 arrests, Pomona
Non-lethal Police Officers had to use non-deadly force a total of 56 times. That equates
to 0.04% of the total number of annual contacts.
Lethal The Pomona Police Department’s use of force resulted in death 5 times
over the last 10 years:
2019: 0 2014: 0
2018: 1 2013: 2
2017: 1 2012: 0
2016: 0 2011: 1
2015: 0 2010: 0
In 2019, there were 372 gang related arrests.
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Crime Control
Homicides
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38 34 34
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CRIMES 2018 2019 %CHANGE
Focus & Strategy Violent Crimes
Aggravated Assault 441 499 13.2
•Sustain downward crime trend 362 342
Robbery -5.5
•Continuing to adjust & improve Rape 76 101 32.9
Homicide 17 12 -29.4
strategies
Violent Crimes Total 896 954 6.4
•Career criminals
Property Crimes
Burglary 903 814 -9.9
Auto Theft 1030 862 -16.3
Larceny 2762 2529 -8.4
Arson 31 15 -51.6
Property Crimes Total 4726 4220 -10.7
OVERALL TOTAL 5622 5174 8
In 2019, the Pomona Police Department recovered 269
firearms through patrol and special enforcement efforts.
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Crime Control
Crime Control
2,379 2,353
2400 2,302
2,148
2,096
1,977
Violent Crime
1,721
1800 1,678 1,708
1,537 1,537
1,446
1,375 1,348
1,217 1,204 1,235 1,255 1,235
1,158
1200 1,021
968 927 954
877 852 896
809 775 792 772
600 VIOLENT CRIME INCLUDES:
Murder and non negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics
7,845 7,847 7,843
8000 7,484
7,107
6,896 6,747
6,252
Property Crime
6000 5,459
5,192 5,164 5,186 5,308 5,227 5,211 5,055
4,939
4,675 4,784 4,711 4,726
4,487 4,594 4,504 4,444 4,394 4,403 4,544 4,509
4,134 4,205
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Burglary, larceny -theft, and motor vehicle theft.
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics
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Crime Control
Sexual Exploitation &
Trafficking Team (SETT)
In January 2020, the Pomona Police
Department implemented a new, full-time
team dedicated to addressing illegal activity
along the Holt Ave. Corridor.
The Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking Team
(SETT) is a functional component of the
Departments Quality of Life Unit and is ANTI-Human Trafficking
responsible for actively patrolling the Holt
Corridor for human trafficking and In 2019, the Pomona Police Department dedicated
prostitution related activity. They are also additional resources and implemented several
responsible for investigating and combating different strategies to address the regional
all aspects of human trafficking in and challenge that human trafficking presents. Some of
around Pomona. those strategies include:
• Focus on the people that enter the City to solicit
SETT is comprised of 2 police officers and sex
additional SETT liaisons who are assigned
to Patrol. The team also organizes special • Collaboration with the FBI Innocence Lost Task
details, incorporating officers from the Force
Pomona Police Department and surrounding • Collaboration with the Los Angeles County
agencies to target sex buyers and Regional Human Trafficking Task Force
traffickers. SETT works cooperatively with
other agencies to provide services to the • Collaboration with several non-profit resource and
victims and prosecute traffickers. advocacy groups to provide services to help
encourage a lifestyle change
In 2019, officers rescued 9 juvenile human
trafficking victims. • Collaboration with the University of Cal State
Northridge to initiate an environmental design
study related to human trafficking
In 2019, 300 arrests were made in Pomona for offenses related to human
trafficking and prostitution related offenses.
There are 337 registered Sex Offenders living in the City.
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Crime Control
Homicide & Major Crime Investigation
Homicide Investigators Gang Investigators
CSI- Crime Scene Investigators Gang Analyst
Major Crimes Task Force FBI Safe Streets Task Force
Dedicated LA District Attorney Special Investigations Unit
Major Crimes Focus & Strategy Special Investigations Unit
The Major Crimes Unit is • The Special Investigations Unit is a component
comprised of homicide and gang Of the Major Crimes Unit, which serves as a
detectives who investigate major flexible resource responsible for the proactive
crimes and provide supplemental enforcement and suppression of violent crimes,
field coverage. gang activity, narcotic sales, marijuana dispensaries,
illegal marijuana grows, and fugitive apprehension.
Increased intelligence sharing
between work units and special • SIU routinely provides surveillance and additional
task forces. investigative follow up on crimes being investigated
by the Detective Bureau.
Continuous special details
collaborating with allied agencies.
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Crime Control
Special Units and Collaboration
Air Bureau and Major Crimes Task Force
• Probation Task Force stationed within
• Full time FBI presence in Pomona Pomona Police Headquarters
(FBI Safe Streets Task Force)
• LA County TRAP - Taskforce for • Dedicated Pomona District Attorney for
Regional Autotheft Prevention increased filings of major crimes
• FAST Multi-Agency Air SupportPOMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Crime Control
Area Commander Program
Northwest Quadrant: Lieutenant Steve Congalton
Phone: 909-802-7493
Email: areacommander_northwest@ci.pomona.ca.us
Northeast Quadrant: Lieutenant Brian Hagerty
Phone: 909-802-7494
Email: areacommander_northeast@ci.pomona.ca.us
Southwest Quadrant: Lieutenant Ryan Rodriguez
Phone: 909-802-7495
Email: areacommander_southwest@ci.pomona.ca.us
Southeast Quadrant: Lieutenant Todd Samuels
Phone: 909-802-7496
Email: areacommander_southeast@ci.pomona.ca.us
Program Description:
The Police Department has implemented a Community Oriented Problem Solving structure, referred to as
the Area Commander System. The City is divided into four quadrants using Holt Ave. and Garey Ave. as
the dividing lines. The quadrant system was used because we have 4 Lieutenants assigned as Watch
Commanders. One of these Lieutenants is assigned as an Area Commander to each of these quadrants.
Each Area Commander is responsible for problem solving the issues that develop in their assigned
quadrant by utilizing not only the resources within the Police Department, but by coordinating services
from other City Departments as needed. Area Commander Community meetings are held monthly at
different locations within the community.
A Community Service Officer (CSO) from the Crime Prevention Unit is also assigned to each of the
quadrants to work closely with the Area Commander, which provides consistency to residents.
The purpose of this system is to allow the community the opportunity to know who their personal point of
contact is within the department. It is important that when community members have a community
question or concern, that they are not transferred or shuffled to different divisions within the department
based upon unit responsibilities. The system also facilitates department coordination and supports
collaboration on efforts to achieve success.POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Traffic Safety
Focus and Strategies
During 2019, there were a total of 2,009
collisions. 529 were injury collisions and 11
were fatal. 144 collisions involved a bicyclist
or pedestrian that were injured.
• Injury and Fatal Collision Reduction
• DUI Education and Enforcement
• Bicycle Safety Education
• High-Risk Traffic Offender Apprehension
• Aggressive Driving Enforcement
• School Zone Safety
Drinking and driving was associated with 108
collisions in 2019. Of those, 36 were injured
with 2 fatalities.
Historical Fatal Collision DATA
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16 16 16
17 14 13
11 11 10 11 10 11 11
11 9
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6 4 4
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2017,
9% of fatal crashes were reported as distraction-affected crashes.POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Patrol Services
Patrol officers responded to 132,948 calls for service in 2019. A patrol
officer’s duties include responding to emergency 911 calls, traffic collisions,
conducting initial crime investigations, and connecting with members of the
community when time allows. Patrol is truly the backbone of Pomona PD.POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Quality of Life Unit
The Homeless Encampment Action Response Team (HEART) is comprised of one Pomona Police
Department Sergeant and 2 Patrol Officers who assist Pomona Public Works Professionals when they
respond to various locations within the City of Pomona affected by illegal encampments and reoccurring
homeless conditions. Additionally, there are seven Pomona Police Officers, one from each patrol squad,
who are Homeless Liaisons and act as an extension of the HEART Team to ensure the City of Pomona has
around the clock, 7 days a week, coverage. The HEART team often responds to homeless encampments
and encounter persons dealing not only with the issue of homelessness but also mental health issues.
These people are often at high risk and in dire in need of psychological services as result of their current
mental health state. When the HEART Team encounters such a person, they do so in a compassionate
and kind manner, understanding the needs of the individual. The HEART team then refers the person to
the Pomona Police Department Mental Health Unit. The Pomona Police Department Mental Health
Evaluation Team (MHET) is an extension of the HEART Team and provides mental health services to the
community through a partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LAC DMH).
The Pomona Police Department currently has 2, full-time Mental Health Clinicians assigned to the Mental
Health Unit. The HEART Team and the Pomona Mental Health Evaluation Team both provide resources to
our homeless community to promote rehabilitation in the form of homelessness to housing ideology.
The Quality of Life Unit is heavily funded through a $4 million OATH grant from the State to assist the
Police Department address homeless issues and $4 million in Measure H funds from the County, which
helped build Hope for Home, the Homeless Services Center in the City.
Partnership
The Pomona Police Department responds on average to 1,500 calls
each year involving persons experiencing a mental health crisis.POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Cops 4 Kids
The Cops 4 Kids Jr. Cadet after school program offers educational and physical activities for
youth ages 9 through 13 while emphasizing respect, responsibility, and self-discipline. The
Jr. Cadet program offers the following classroom topics: legal awareness, drug and gang
awareness, leadership and team building activities, and homework assistance. The program
includes physical fitness and drills to improve self confidence, self-esteem, leadership, and
respect. The Cops 4 Kids Jr. Cadet motto is
“RESPECT GIVEN… IS RESPECT EARNED.”POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Community Engagement
• Community School Resource Officers • Youth Campout • Coffee with a Cop Program
• Area Commander Community Meetings • Neighborhood Watch
In 2019, the Pomona Police Department hosted
more than 20 community events.POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Explorer Post 160
@pomonapd_explorerpost160
The primary purpose of the Police Explorer program is to provide young adults with an
interest in the law enforcement field some hands on experience. Police exploring is for those
who are motivated to gain life experience in the law enforcement field by being where the
action is. Police explorers get the opportunity to witness first hand, the daily operations of a
police department as a whole and how they can make a difference in the city.POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Community Engagement
• Citizens Academy • Cops 4 Kids Elementary School Program
• Police Explorer Program • Downtown Business District Officers
Coffee with a Cop is an informal community event with no speeches or
agendas, just a chance for the community to get to know the
officers who patrol their neighborhoods.POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Detective Bureau
The Detective Bureau is comprised of 23 Detectives, 2 Sergeants, and 9
Professional Staff Members. Together, they are responsible for handling over
11,989 cases, filing 548 felonies, and 2,270 misdemeanors
with the District Attorney’s Office.
The Detective Bureau also provides resources and support to crime victims and
handles all extraditions from other jurisdictions.POMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT
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Recruiting the Best
A career in law enforcement can be a very rewarding and exciting experience. The
Pomona Police Department offers a wide variety of career opportunities including full-time
employment, part-time employment, and volunteer services.
The Pomona Police Department is always looking for motivated, intelligent people. From
lateral transfers of seasoned Police Officers, to Academy Recruits, Community Service
Officers, Dispatchers, and other professional staff, the Pomona Police Department wants to
attract the best of the best for service to our community.
@PomonaPDPOMONA 2020 CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT PO LI C E D E PARTM E NT Fallen Officers Remembered
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FREQUENTLY USED NUMBERS
Emergency 9-1-1
Non-Emergency 909-622-1241
PD Front Desk 909-620-2156
Crime Prevention 909-620-2318
Traffic Bureau 909-620-2081
Crime Stoppers 800-222-8477
Major Crimes Task Force 909-802-7474
HEART 909-620-2328
Quality of Life Unit 909-620-3612
Detective Bureau 909-620-2095
City Hall 909-620-2051
Code Compliance 909-620-2374
Shopping Cart Removal 909-620-2362
Graffiti Removal Hotline 909-620-2265
Humane Society 909-623-9777
Fire Department 909-620-2216
Health Department 626-813-3380
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
CORE VALUES
PROFESSIONAL
An organization that demonstrates the highest standards and practices to serve the community.
This is accomplished by having highly trained and educated personnel with high morals and
ethics, who communicate and build relationships within the community.
PROGRESSIVE
An organization that demonstrates modern leadership, with management that is forward thinking.
This is accomplished by creating modern policy and procedures, implementing new technologies
and modern training that will enhance our community policing efforts.
TRANSPARENT
Members have no hidden agendas; They are open to critique and constructive criticism.
Transparency is promoted when we can admit when we are wrong; when we promote
accountability; and when we seek input and are open to new ideas
APPROACHABLE
Each member should be easy to meet with to discuss issues and build relationships. Within the
organization, this means working across boundaries to strengthen the work of the agency. It also
means we trust and are trustworthy, and through ways others see that we care. For our
community, it means they see us as professional and empathetic, willing to listen to them, work
to resolve their issues, and to remove the barriers that can detract from the police – community
relationship.
RESPECTFUL
Respect means that we recognize differences in others and treat all in a fair and unbiased
manner. It is the embodiment of the “Golden Rule” and is seen in the way we demonstrate
empathy, respect the dignity of each person, and continue to become more culturally competent
PROBLEM SOLVERS
Empower and expect employees to identify problems, obtain input from others to gain
perspective, differences and ideas, and develop and implement specific goals and solutions.
COMMUNITY BUILDERS
Develop relationships through professional behavior, respect, and trust, to openly and effectively
work toward common goals: increased safety, reduced crime and promote a sense of
community.
IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE
Beyond law enforcement, the Department is dedicated to provide service in concert with other
City departments to help create a feeling of safety and security in the community. The quality of
life for our residents, business and visitors is the cornerstone to a healthy economy and bright
future for Pomona, and the police play a major role in that effort.
IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO REDUCE CRIME AND DISORDER
Members will develop and implement strategies to meet current and future crime trends, and use
the human and technological resources of the organization and the community to prevent crime,
identify and apprehend those responsible for criminal acts, and then support the work of
prosecutors and the justice system to resolve crime and disorder for our community
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