The Warren Police Department (WPD) prevents crimes, enforces laws, and supports quality public safety by delivering respectful, professional, and dependable police services

EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION

The Emergency Services Division is comprised of one Captain, three Lieutenants, nine Sergeants and thirty four Patrol Officers.  This is the only division, other than communications, that is scheduled to work seven days a week and 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The ESD also provides a security detail of three Officers for the Municipal Court, and has three K-9 units.  These K-9 units are State certified for narcotics detection, tracking, patrol, and article searches.

The officers of ESD are the first respondents to virtually all calls for service by the Warren Police Department. The ESD officers responded to 43754 calls for service during 2006.  These calls ranged from the most mundane to the most dangerous emergency situations.

The aggressive, but courteous tactics of the ESD officers have been largely recognized as being the primary reason that Warren has enjoyed such a low crime rate. Our officers are recognized for a banner year and the utmost respect for the hours of service and sacrifices they have shown throughout 2006.

 Division Captain

Captain Vugrincic

 Division Lieutenants

Lieutenant Hughes        Lieutenant Giovannone            Lieutenant Gilmore

 Division Sergeants

Sergeant McAllise       Sergeant O’Grady      Sergeant Gargas

Sergeant Burzynski      Sergeant Delbene       Sergeant Mason

           Sergeant Riggins        Sergeant Merkel         Sergeant Massucci

Division Officers

Officer Klaholz            Officer Brown              Officer Calloway

Officer Carney            Officer Wilson             Officer Hetmanski

Officer Crites               Officer Clementi          Officer Dado              

Officer Dascoulias       Officer Dixon               Officer Edington         

Officer Cononico         Officer Gallagher       Officer Harrell

Officer Hipple             Officer Hoolihan          Officer Hoso               

Officer Hynes              Officer Kistler              Officer Kovach 

Officer Krempasky      Officer Holmes            Officer Mines

Officer Laprocina        Officer Marsico            Officer Martin

Officer Massaro           Officer Martinek          Officer Stephenson     

Officer Miller               Officer Nites                Officer Orth    

            Officer Shaw               Officer Stephens          Officer Greaver         

Officer McCollum                                      

 Division K-9

Officer Ewanish and Arris   Officer Mackey & Barry     Officer O’Rourke & Aron

 

 

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TRAINING

In 2006 the Warren Police Department continued In-Service Training for all officers.  There were six In-Service classes during the year.  The classes began in June 2006 and finished in November 2006.  There was one class per week and normally 12 officers were assigned to each class.  Each officer received thirty-five hours of training.  The officer’s schedules were adjusted and included a mixture of officers from the department’s respective divisions.  Some of the topics covered were Methamphetamine Labs, Crime Scenes, Legal Aspects of Interview and Interrogation, Civil Liability and the Use of Force, National Incident Based Reporting System, Tactical Baton, Subject Control Techniques and Firearms Training.  Outside instructors were used for Basic Death Investigation-Dr. Germaniuk-Trumbull County Forensic Pathologist, Basic First Aid Class and Children Services Overview.  The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office also provided a block of training on Case Law Updates, Case Preparation and Court Room Testimony.

The Warren Police Department also implemented and revised some policies and procedures this year.  These were also reviewed during the In-Service Training Classes. 

The Warren Police Department also had respective officers complete FEMA Classes in reference to Homeland Security.  All Warren Police Officers completed Basic Incident Command System for Law Enforcement-IS-100LE.  All Supervisors and Command Officers completed Incident Command System-IS-200.  All Command Officers completed National Response Plan-IS-800.

 A resource used by the City of Warren Police Department is the Trumbull Education Center and the Girard Instructional Skills Center.  The centers have Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy sponsored classes normally every other Thursday.  The classes are approximately three contact hours.  Some of the topics taught are Legal Series, Domestic Violence, Protection Orders in Ohio and Death Investigation.  The seminars are open to all officers in the surrounding area. 

Also attached are additional training courses attended by Warren Police Officers for the year 2006.  The list includes the topic, location and associated costs. 

Lt Marhulik

 

 

 

DRUG ENFORCEMENT BUREAU

The mission of the Drug Enforcement Bureau is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the State of Ohio within the City of Warren and to bring to the criminal and civil law systems of the state, those persons or person, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distributaries of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic.  Also to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of controlled substances at the local level.  Investigating and preparing for the prosecution of violators of controlled substance laws operating at the local level.  Seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to be used in drug trafficking.  Enforcement of the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act, as they pertain to the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of legally produced controlled substances.  Coordination and cooperation with federal, state, and other local law enforcement in mutual drug enforcement efforts.

During the year 2006, the Drug Enforcement Bureau and Emergency Services Division seized a combined total of $91,661.69 in cash, which is all subject to forfeiture by the Drug Enforcement Bureau.  The Drug unit worked 218 drug cases and 87 paraphernalia cases. In addition to cash, approximately 3 kg  (6.6 pounds) of crack and powdered cocaine, and 12.5 pounds of marijuana were seized.  Approximately 1213 assorted pills; including Oxycontin, Methadone wafers, Vicodin, Hydrocodone, Somas, Ecstasy, Valium, Morphine, Viagra, and Vitamins  were taken off the streets. A small amount of liquid steroid was seized.  Additionally, approx. 75 bindles of heroin was seized.  Related items include 3 bullet resistant vests, 7 video surveillance systems, and 24 firearms, and 21 non-firearm weapons were seized. 

On the vice side of the Drug Enforcement Bureau, there were 11 alcohol related arrests made, 2 gambling related cases were worked along with Criminal Investigations, and 3 prostitution investigations done.

Commander

Lieutenant Skoczylas

Narcotic Detectives  

 

Det. Gambill         Det. Coleman       Det. Weber        Det. Ladner

 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS DIVISION

The Professional Standards Division is responsible for handling all complaints regarding the conduct of Warren Police Department employees.

To make a complaint on a Warren Police employee, a citizen may come to the Chief’s office and, in most cases, speak with the IAD Supervisor.  The supervisor determines if a formal complaint form needs to be completed or if the initial meeting will suffice.  Once the complaint is filed with the supervisor, it is his responsibility to see that it is investigated to its fullest and then given a disposition.

Majority of the complaints are minor instances that can be handled by counseling sessions with the employee and the IAD Investigator or the employee’s direct supervisor.

If a complaint is found to be true and an employee is to be disciplined, the employee is required to attend a disciplinary hearing with the Chief of Police, IAD Investigator and their union/legal counsel.  Once all the facts are presented to the Chief, he issues the discipline to the employee.  Disciplines may range from a verbal or written warning to suspension to termination.  All disciplines may be appealed to the Director of Safety Service.  If the employee does not agree with the Director’s ruling, they may appeal that to an arbitrator, which is binding.

During the year 2006, the Professional Standards Division (Internal Affairs) Bureau conducted 36 investigations of alleged misconduct by police officers as the result of formal complaints filed by citizens.  The bureau also conducted 6 investigations initiated from within the department.

Along with the investigations conducted, there were an additional 20 informal complaints handled.  These were mainly citizens who came to station to file formal complaints, and were spoken to by someone from the bureau.  After speaking with these citizens, it was found that there was no substance for a formal complaint.  They were just unhappy, and venting frustrations about being issued citations, parking tickets, etc.  After explaining to these people how the complaint process worked, and what is investigated, they were happy with an explanation, or in some cases, being advised that the officer would be spoken to about his/her actions.

 Sgt. John P. Yuricek, Jr.   #4564

 

 

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION

The Criminal Investigations Division maintained both a reactive and a proactive approach to crime in 2006  Specialized units within the division include:  forensics, property management, records maintenance, crimes against persons, crimes against property, fraud investigations, juvenile affairs, robbery and homicide.  In addition to the basic functions performed by the cross trained personnel, officers assigned to the division performed tasks associated with intra-agency investigations, extraditions, liquor enforcement, public service fingerprinting, safety and security counseling, participation in crime related groups and associations, cooperation with all regional, State and Federal agencies, various task force participation, selected internal investigations, polygraph participation and evidence and property disposal. 

The division applied a system of solvability factors to review all criminal incidents to be selected for investigation.  In addition, division personnel met personally with victims of crime requesting investigations.  Of those incidents reviewed, 601 were accepted for investigation and assigned to primary investigators or case managers.  Investigations ranged from very minor to the highest level of aggravated crime.  Division personnel returned 197 cases solved.  During 2006, search warrants were served, extraditions were performed, polygraph tests were concluded, interviews or statements taken and evidence was processed.

The division has continued to develop and improve its case tracking system to enhance information storage and retrieval.  Technical improvements within the division resulted in the implementation of a Digital Photo Bank and high resolution Imaging from LEADS.  Both systems are linked with the Emergency Services Division for shared information and use.  Goals and objectives for the coming year include maintaining clear lines of communication with those we serve, increased and diversified training for investigators, higher levels of incident vs arrest ratios and staff level increases. 

Commander

Captain Timothy Roberts

 Supervisor

Lt. Gary Vingle

 Criminal Detectives

Det. Jeff Hoolihan                  

Det. Sgt. Jeff Cole                   Det. Sgt. Michael Merritt

Det. Michael Stabile                 Det. Sgt. Dan Hudak

Det. Michael Currington            Det. Michael Krafcik

Det. Justin Soroka                               

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TRAFFIC DIVISION

The Traffic Division covers quite a variety of responsibilities.  The Traffic Commissioner enforces all ordinances concerning traffic and vehicle matters, including the inoperable/junk vehicle ordinance.  He must also approve all event requests, such as parades, runs/walks and festivals, to ensure that all ordinances are followed and there will be adequate security.

 Every traffic accident is reviewed and studied by the Traffic Commissioner.  When hit-skip accidents are reported, the clerk notifies those involved, by mail, to report for a meeting with the Traffic Commissioner, at which time some hit-skips can be solved.  The Traffic Commissioner also interviews people involved in traffic violations, such as passing school buses while loading/unloading.  Many of these interviews result in citations being issued.

The Warren Traffic Commission holds meetings on the third Wednesday of every month.  Not only are City traffic problems discussed, but also citizens are allowed time to express their concerns regarding Warren’s streets and its traffic. 

The data entry operator enters into the computer and files all reports processed through this division.  She also ensures that all accident reports are mailed to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles for processing each Friday.

In 2006, the Traffic Division processed 5,946 traffic citations, which is a decrease of 4% from 2005.

During 2006, the Traffic Division issued 271 truck permits for over wide and overweight loads.  Permits cost $50.00 per quarter.  This fee has been established through Warren City Codified Ordinance 339.02.

With each permit, we establish the route for the haulers to travel when hauling in the City limits.  These routes are designed to avoid heavy loads traveling over the bridges with reduced load limits.  Copies of each permit are kept on file with the Director of Public Service & Safety, the City Auditor’s office and the Warren Engineering Department.

Total revenue from truck permits for 2006 was $45,950.00

Traffic Commissioner

Sgt. Larry Salvato

Traffic Clerk

Tracy Hoke

 

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SUPPORT OPERATIONS

Support Operations covers a broad spectrum of services of the Warren Police Department. Included in this division are all clerical employees, and the communication center.  Together twenty-three, non-sworn employees service these areas.

Although separate, the Support Operations Commander supervises the Traffic Division, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Animal Control, Training and the Warren Auxiliary Police.

 Other areas that fall within the responsibility of this division are Training and Education, Grant Administration, Records Management, Vehicle Maintenance, Research & Development, Auxiliary Police Services and Media Relations.  The Support Operations Commander also administers the computer and communications systems within the Department. 

In 2006, is the addition of the training function. Training of officers, as well as civilian personnel, has been added to the duties of the Support Division Commander. A needs assessment and training schedule is currently being developed for 2006 and beyond.

The Warren Police Department continues to pursue grants that supplement law enforcement. Nearly $294,305.00 in grant monies were secured and brought into the Police Department, in 2006. The Support Operations Commander continues to administer the grant program and continuously searches for new funding opportunities. 

The underlying objective of Support Operations is to assist all other Divisions within the Police Department in achieving their respective goals. These tasks are necessary to provide the citizens of the City of Warren with the best possible police service available.

Commander Support Operations

Captain Timothy A. Bowers

 

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JUVENILE INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION

The following report reflects numerical summary of all actions filed or conducted by Juvenile Investigation Staff, for the calendar year of 2006

Areas of responsibilities include; Misdemeanor, Felony, and status offenses committed by juveniles and adults, and acts of criminal nature targeted against juveniles. The records maintenance and assistance to other agencies and divisions with juvenile offenders and / or juvenile victims.  The investigation of juvenile Sexual Assaults by juveniles and / or adults.  Also adult Sexual Assaults are investigated by this unit.

Student Resource Officers

Officer Brown                                    Officer Trimble

TRUMBULL METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY 

The Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority detail consists of two full time officers. The unit is responsible for patrolling all Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority properties within the City of Warren.  The officers enforce the criminal trespass program along with state and local laws.  The unit’s primary objective is to combat the drug problem and violence within these areas, making it a safe environment for the residents.  The officers use the community policing philosophy when working the assigned area.

Officers go door to door making contact with the citizens, asking them for their needs and concerns in the community.  Officers continue to form a partnership with the community and use problem solving skills, thereby forming a better partnership in solving the problems within the community.  The department plans to continue and possibly expand the program.

Members of the unit work closely with the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority’s representatives.  They attended tenant association meetings and various functions throughout the year.  Additionally, the officers worked flexible hours and days throughout the year in an effort to meet the needs of the housing authority.

 Commander

Lt Marhulik

 TMHA Officers:

Officer Parana            Officer Klaholz           

 

 

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