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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - February 23, 2021 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 A. Roll Call by City Clerk An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, February 23, 2021, commencing at 7:00 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, all Council Members participated in the meeting via teleconference and the meeting was available for viewing by the public via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ and https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhcl E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1 U5SjVZZz09; the opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhcl E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1 U5SjVZZz09. Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir B. Topic(s) B-1 Receive Presentation Regarding Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, Honor Guard, and Unmanned Aircraft Svstems WAS) Teams (PD) Lodi Police Lieutenant Kevin Kent provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. Specific topics of discussion included history, current team, annual qualifications, monthly handgun and sniper qualifications, SKIDDS - SWAT and K9's Interacting During Deployment School, BATT - Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport, equipment van, annual training, deployments, costs and benefits. Lieutenant Kent explained the schedule for annual replacement of equipment in response to a question asked by Council Member Kuehne. Lieutenant Kent stated SWAT wears helmet -mounted cameras following a question asked by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler. Lieutenant Kent provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lodi Police Department Honor Guard. Specific topics of discussion included Honor Guard history, purpose, and events; Color Guard purpose and events; and training. Council Member Kuehne asked if there are plans to fill the five vacancies on the Honor Guard. Lieutenant Kent stated that there are currently five individuals interviewing to fill the vacancies. Lieutenant Kent answered questions about the events the Honor Guard attends asked by Council Member Kuehne. Lieutenant Kent provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lodi Police Department's Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Specific topics of discussion included definition and components, DJI Phantom 4 specifications, Matrice 201V2 specifications, pilot and visual observer functions, pilot certification, prohibited uses, directed enforcement deployments, assistance with Lodi Fire Department on the Sacramento Street fire, and costs. Lieutenant Kent answered questions about the drone service ceiling, asked by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler. Lieutenant Kent spoke about the reasons why drones are not used to trace illegal fireworks, in response to a question asked by Council Member Kuehne. In response to a questions asked by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, Chief Sierra Bruscia spoke about deployment and the ability to deploy and review footage from the ECO vehicle. Council Member Khan asked if there is a detail report for deployment. Lieutenant Kent stated that the Police Department must report every time the devices are used. Lieutenant Kent stated that there are currently 12 members on the team and eight are certified piolets, in response to a question asked by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler. C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items None. D. Ad'lournment No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 a.m. ATTEST: Jennifer Cusmir City Clerk 2 AGENDA ITEM 13� 1 CITY OF LODI W COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Receive Overview Presentations on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, Honor Guard, and the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Team MEETING DATE: February 23, 2021 PREPARED BY Chief of Police RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive overview presentations on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, Honor Guard, and the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) team. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Lodi Police has numerous teams and collateral duties within the department. These teams and duties are assigned to management staff to oversee and/or command. Lieutenant Kevin Kent is presenting to council an overview presentation focusing on the teams he oversees including SWAT, Honor Guard, and UAS. Lt. Kent will be apprising council on the team's training, deployments, statistics, and cost. FISCAL IMPACT: FUNDING AVAILABLE Not applicable. Not applicable. . f�...- Sierra Brucia Chief of Police LPD SWAT Established 1986 Original 8 members nnl POLICE �� T Wr ' ~ Ak A w 11 AN 14ft $.., 'l�llili=��311I!1!1 I I II ,.Mb� -- �„ . _fes..----`'.�- - _ .. �_._.. _ _ �.... _ _._.._. r - •- - .. .. '� .""r"• .,,.i,�.�_ woo imp r..... !+45. _ lz— ' `';x•`iK �:. �"' per,;: �, ::•_. - ire! 1 . e. ;tib i`~•..'� : qty?.rp�'.;`•: _ -"?'.:.sr'; �';:_ _ �aii z . -,?'r f Jc 4 �� rte'r N� TZ ® •� �•. ,a7y . �� .4L' y � a�.[k�.�='�:. � V.��A' .'��'..Cr.0 �.L,�,_ �.-- �"�. ^ �� '{ S�. ��,. ��..yL�`i. 41 �.f.}'�G .; -.ry.i• '�.�,{`!x�r`YL. ��-vY.�. y%e �La�ai�;�t��»sr�.rut'�ia :iiis�,.;%%`•-._:�,,. '>�kiu��' `��_ � ��'z.r'��r� i. BULLS EYE TARGET 30 rounds from 25 yard line, Minimum score 210 out of 300 PURSUIT/RESCUE CLIMB Two pull ups with 25 lbs in backpack ASSAULT DASH Starting from the prone, carrying a shotgun while wearing a vest and helmet, run 40 yards in less than 8 seconds. TACTICAL OBSTACLE COURSE Complete an 880 yard course in less than 4 minutes and 40 seconds. At the 220 mark the candidate must negotiate nine cones laterally dispersed. At the 440 yard mark, candidates must drag a supine victim 10 yards to safety. At the 660 yard mark, the candidate must renegotiate the cones, this time dropping to the prone position behind each of the nine positioned cones and then proceed to the finish. SWAT Test ,4r r, = i Monthly handgun qualifications averaging a score of 270 onthiv Sniper Qualiticatic SKIDDS- SWAT & K9"s Interacting During wP3040"� 1 yy ��1 LOMAwd-M id h6A, 14114 W Deployment School BATT Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport -o ',p Ot-'CI- Purchased in 2015 by Lodi Police Foundation and Homeland Security for $250,000 as a rescue vehicle for LPD. Equipment Van Purchased in 2005 to store gear and assist in immediate SWAT deployments X111# ..001 ■ I Annual Training 13 Full Training Days and 11 half training days scheduled Topics include: SWAT Integration with CINT / Tactical Dispatch / EOD / Robot / K9 / UAS Search warrant service Surround and call outs Hostage rescue BATT Operations Downed officer/citizen rescue Vehicle /Train /Bus /Plane Sniper initiated assault Suspect sniper response Slow Methodical /Covert searches Active Shooter response Buy /Busts Mechanical Breach Light/sound diversion devices Defensive Tactics Less Lethal and chemical agents SCBA / Gas Mask operations Riot Response First aid (TEMS) Dignitary Protection Op Planning ICS (incident command system) Policies / Procedures Shooting (rifle and handgun) Shoot / no shoot Off handed Shooting on the move Low light and night shooting Deployments • 2020 - 14 — 13 search warrants / 1 vehicle assault • 6 forced entries / 0 no knock • 2 firearms recovered / 6 arrests / 0 injuries • 2019-9 — 9 search warrants • 4 barricaded suspects / 4 forced entries / 1 no knock • 5 firearms recovered / 6 arrests / 0 injuries • 2018-0 • 2017-14 — 13 search warrants / 1 barricaded suspect • 9 forced entry / 2 no knock • 11 firearms recovered / 14 arrests / 2 officers injured / 0 suspects and civilians injured Ll Ll . Costs Total Equipment Replacement Cost: Approximately $70,500 annually Total employee costs approximately $77,250 annually (employee incentives/training) Total costs of operations approximately $25,290 annually in overtime and in addition to regular employee costs. Annual cost to operate a SWAT team approximately $173,040 LODI POLICE Benefits • Team Control of Tactics • No costs being paid to outside agencies • Part Time Team (only collateral duty) • 365 Day Availability • Additional officer training • Additional leadership training • Officer's morale and confidence i uestions? Ambriz MOINIGMMMEG Lieutenant Kevin Kent ki koj a 0 1 N MMM 0 M WO I fil koj 01 NO �04 Mf / !I w END OF Wr TCH Ola— A. ra -40 A. GRIESS, #15810 ; Auger IU.IDlB CHPSoIavoAma 4 END OF WATCH • 1 Commander Officer KIRK A. GRIM, 015810 018 k10. A CHP3dam Area • s Supervisor • 5 Members • 5Vacancies �04 Mf / !I w END OF Wr TCH Ola— A. ra -40 A. GRIESS, #15810 ; Auger IU.IDlB CHPSoIavoAma The Honor Guard is responsible for A %40 the funerals of our fallen brethren . The purpose of this unit is to honor and show respect to the family of the J' � fallen officer and they embody the sacrifice and dedication made by the fallen officers. They aim to strengthen the unity of the law enforcement family while serving as a symbol of strength and support to the families going through the most difficult of times. 0 lb I Honor Guard: • Line of Duty Death Funerals across the country • LPD Deaths (current/retired) • California State Police Officer Memorial • San Joaquin County Police Officer Memorial • National Law Enforcement Memorial 4 4 The Color Guard playa pivotal role in honoring tradition and paying respect to those serving, both present and past, during major events in the community or ceremonies. IJ �� Color Guard: • Academy Graduations • Lodi Police Department retirement ceremonies • Swearing Police in of the new Chief of • San Joaquin County Memorial • City/Community Events 2018 / Doig EVENTS: HONOR GUARD ACTIVITY 2018 DATE FUNCTION ATTENDEES 05/06/18 State Memorial Honor Guard 05/08/18 County Memorial Honor Guard 0912018 Sacramento County SO (Stas onor Guard 1012018 CHP (Griess) Honor Guard 1112018 Stanislaus County SO (Hinostroza Kent, Fuentes, Landis 1212018 Newman PD (Singh) HONOR GUARD ACTIVITY 2019 DATE FUNCTION ATTENDEES 0112019 Davis PD (Corona) Honor Guard (minus Kent and Rench) 05/06/19 State Memorial Honor Guard 05/08/19 County Memorial onor Guard 05112 — 05116 National Memorial Honor Guard 06/27/19 Sacramento PD (O'Sullivan) Kent, Fuentes, Landis 09/13/19 Ret. Honor Guard Sgt. Conrad Hunziker I Kent, Belaski, Bristow (Chief, Hinton, and 2 S1S0) 1 1012019 1 El Dorado County SO (Ishmael) N: M 094M WORE1:4 PIR1140 I WV 0I ME DATE I FUNCTION I ATTENDEES 06/2020 1 Santa Cruz County (Sgt. Gutzwiller) I LeStrange/Blvthe • Lt. Kevin Kent LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) • Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV): A powered, aerial vehicle that uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, and can be expendable or recoverable. ;III r �r • Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): 1. Unmanned Aircraft 2. Ground Control Station 3. Command &Control Link(s) DJI PHANTOM • Max Speed ........... 44 MPH • Max Flight Time ... Approx. 28 minutes • Max Service Ceiling..... 19,685 feet • Cost — Approximately $4,000 donated by the Police Foundation -A MATRICE 201 V2 Mat • Weight: 1 1 lbs. • Max Speed: 50 MPH • Service Ceiling: 9,800 + feet • Max wind resistance 27 MPH • Flight time 30 mins • 30X zoom and thermal imaging (flir) Cost — Approximately $32,000 donated by the Police Foundation • Pilot: Any member who has been accepted into the UAS program and authorized by the Program Manager to operate a UAV. .A �t T • Visual Observer (VO): The Visual Observer is equally responsible for the visual observation of the UAS while in-flight. The VO shall alert the PIC of any conditions (obstructions, terrain, structures, air traffic, weather, etc.) that may affect the safety of flight. The VO is responsible for all on scene radio communications. Certificate of Achievement This is rp certify that Kevin Lawrance Dent has successfully completed the FAA Safety Team Aviation Learning Center Une Course Part 107 S=H Uun=Ded Abwalt Sym ns (Small UNA1 R=nmmai Course NVmb r Ai -C -1I PTC"-Iad by Onl13WMav 13,2020 (ParrxS F • Prohibited Use: The UAS equipment shall not be used: • To conduct random surveillance activities • To harass, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual or group • To conduct personal business of any type • Authorized Use: Directed Enforcement Deployments: • Perimeter/Block Searches • Missing Persons Investigations • Search and Rescue operations • Fatality Collision Investigations • Fires • Disaster Management • Crime Scenes • Crowd Control situations • Search Warrants 0 S.W.A.T. Operations • Explosive Ordnance Disposal • Barricaded Suspect(s) • Supporting Criminal Investigations • Routine Training • Community Engagement Presentations (when authorized by the Watch Commander or UAS Program Manager or Supervisor) LP D UAS ASSIST WITH LFD FOR SAC STREET -. 1 UAS F _ .�` � ! ,� •� � • � - � ' ` - ■ ■.� !_ f�l � ' am-sm \ , a . , � . . . } . . . ■ � ..��_ _ � �.� • �-� ', .. �... . � % A. ' 49/PIArl � %. . � '■ - COSTS • Approximately $40,000 initial cost for equipment (mostly funded by Lodi Police Foundation. • Approximately $1,140 for pilot licenses every two years. COST SAVINGS • 11 operations in 2020 • 137 officers involved • 13.5 hours saved '0 Total savings to City of Lodi this year is approximately $83,000 R dF OINA K41* 3 I Questions? Lt. Kevin Kent