Activity: Arrests 45
Monthly Report
July 2008
OPERATIONS
The Police Department responded to 364 calls for service during the month of July.
| Activity: Arrests 45 |
Traffic Citations 356
Traffic Stops 398
Warnings 137
Capias Filed 2
| Officers received 55 subpoenas to appear in court |
Training
| Personnel were involved in various types of training including; Patrol Rifle Certification, F.C.I.C/N.C.I.C. Recertification and various in-house training. |
CRIME TRENDS
| Burglaries were below average with 0 reported for the month (average for 2007 was 1.8/month) |
| Larcenies were above average with 11 reported (average for 2007 was 5.7/month) |
| Assaults and Batteries were slightly above average with 4 reported (average for 2007 was 3.25/month) |
| Robberies were below above average with 0 reported (average for 2007 was 0.2/month) |
| Vehicle Thefts were below average with 0 reported (average for 2007 was 0.2/month) |
Burglaries, Larcenies, and Assaults maintained almost identical levels in 2007 compared with 2006. Robberies and Vehicle Thefts were reduced by half.
We maintain a proactive approach in our efforts to prevent crimes in Indialantic, however, it is impossible for us to patrol all areas of the town simultaneously. Please don't make it easy for the criminals! Keep your cars and houses secure and continue to report any suspicious activity to the Police Department immediately.
Administrative
We would like to welcome Timothy Weber and Amberly Clay to the Indialantic Police Department as our Newest Officers!
The Police Department frequently receives calls in reference to door-to-door solicitation. Under Indialantic Town Code Section 10-17 it is only unlawful for a commercial solicitor or peddler to go in or on a private residence if the property owner or occupant has given notice that they are not interested in being approached by a peddler or solicitor. Notice may be given by posting and continuously maintaining a sign not to exceed 4” x 12” in a conspicuous location on the private residential property which states “No Soliciting” or words of a substantially similar nature. Condominium associations and owners (or their agents) of a non-condominium apartment building may post the common areas of the property as previously provided. Peddlers and solicitors are not required to be licensed by the Town and the code does not address solicitation at a business. The full text of the code can be viewed on the Town web site, www.indialantic.com or a copy can be obtained at Town Hall. “No Solicitation” signs are available for purchase from the volunteers at the Indialantic Fire Department (723-0366) for $5.00. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call either Community Policing Officer Ryan Deschenes, rdeschenes@indialantic.com or myself at 723-7788.
Chief Troy W. Morris