Takoma Park Police Department 2008 Annual Report

[Howard Hartman]

	City of Takoma Park Police Department 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2009	Public Information Office              301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901

Takoma Park Police Department 2008 Annual Report

Chief Ronald A. Ricucci announces the release of the Takoma Park Police Department 2008 Annual Report, which can be viewed on-line below.

Highlights in the report for the year 2008 are the 11% reduction in Part 1 crimes. The biggest decreases are auto thefts by 24%, larceny by 22% and felony assaults by 22%.

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) had a banner year by closing 47% of their cases, a 14% increase from last year, and having a 22% increase in arrests.

The Patrol Division had a very successful year with a 28% increase in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests. In an effort to be closer to our community, bike patrol increased by 692 hours and foot patrol by 2,000 hours.

The Department continues to operate at full staffing with no vacancies.

Chief Ricucci attributes the decrease in crime to a fully staffed patrol division, the Criminal Investigations Division, and the addition of the Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) - plainclothes unit. Although the results are good, we still have to work on reducing property crimes and the fear of crime in our City.

Chief Ricucci urges residents to report crimes and suspicious situations to the police department. Citizens must practice good crime prevention habits to assist in the department's endeavor to continue to reduce crime.

The Annual Report will become a regular part of our department's reporting and sharing with the residents.

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