MPD The Beat Issue 1 | September 2017

Making Mobile the safest city in EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER America with respect for everyone. 1st EditionMPDTheBeat September 2017Exciting things on A message fromthe horizon for CHIEF OF POLICE Nationalthe City of Mobile Lawrence L. Battiste, IV Night OutWith the elections over, we can get With school back in session, there Making neighborhoods saferdown to the business of doing business. are many after-school events taking place through police-community across the city. Please be mindful of all that partnerships.There are greater opportunities than ever is happening around you.before for us as a police department to Mounted Unit Officer Nicey Turton with horseshowcase our talents and desire to make Hurricane season for 2017 has been an Epona approaches attendees at the event.good on the motto of making Mobile the ongoing event. Take extra care to make More than 700 Mobilians got an upclosesafest city in America with respect for hurricane plans for your family as we enter and personal look at police and fireeveryone. Over the course of the next few the heart of hurricane season. Don’t wait specialized units at National Nightyears, a lot of exciting things are on the until there is a hurricane to ensure your Out held at the Mobile Civic Centerhorizon for Mobile. family has a plan. It’s hard for us to do our Tuesday, Aug. 1. Organized by the jobs when we are worried about whether Community Services Unit, attendees hadI hope all of you had a great Labor Day we have taken care of home. the opportunity to network with lawholiday weekend and are now ready to enforcement, watch live demonstrations,set the world on fire – ready to do the I am always thankful for the opportunity to and visit exhibitors.remarkable! serve as police chief. But, I am more thankful that I get to serve each of you.First of all, I would like to thank all of you foryour hard work and everyone’s extra effort Quote for the Month-- “I’ve learned peopleplanted into this year. Your dedication has will forget what you said, people will forgetnot gone unnoticed. The City of Mobile will what you did, but people will never forget howalways be indebted to your works. you made them feel.” By Maya AngelouTaser body-worn camera is videoevidence at trialRemain vigilant in the proper operation of your taser body-worn camera. As cases begin to Often officers bring their families to MPD-make their way to court, please remember that some of the best evidence may be captured sponsored community events. Sgt. Earl Adamsthrough your issued camera. As always, it’s your responsibility to ensure your camera is brings his son Andrew to enjoy the fun.working properly and cases recorded are categorized correctly.Incidents not recorded properly, or those not labeled within Taser correctly, can and haveresulted in significant issues at trial. Do your part to help ensure a flawless recovery of thisvery important video evidence. THE RUMOR MILL Officer Anthony Black shows onlookers how the Motorcycle Unit uses an obstacle course to train Have you recently heard a rumor and have been wondering if for traffic enforcement, patrol duties, escorts and there is truth to it? In the October issue, Chief Battiste will re- parades. spond to the rumor mill. Text your rumor to 251-333-8232. 1January 2013 - Newsletter Template

Office of Strategic Initiatives new programcares for youth victims of gun violenceIt’s unparalled to any other program offered by a law enforcement agency.Year to date, 70 juvenile victims of gun gun violence, services include, but not Officer of the Month for August 2017violence have been identified. limited to, referrals for housing relocation, Sean Tuder was featured on Local 15TV school transfer assistance, and therapyThrough the Youth Advocacy Program treatment called cognitive-behavioral Salute to First Respondersfor Victims of Gun Violence, these victims therapy (CBT).are offered assistance in the recovery of You’re Invitedtraumatic experiences before they, as Our family intervention team specialists CALENDAR OFvictims, become perpetrators of the same. understand that exposure to gun violenceEach victim, and the victim’s family, is can have a deep impact on youth. Using EVENTScontacted by a family intervention team a hands-on practical approach, CBT helpsspecialist from the precinct in which they a victim become aware of inaccurate Wednesday, Sept. 6reside to offer support. or negative thinking in order to view OPERATION SUPERHERO challenging situations more clearly USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital at 4pmThe Office of Strategic Initiatives designed and respond more effectively. Through 1700 Center Streetthe program to care particularly for the partnership with the University of South MPS SWAT, in superhero costume, rappelvictims’ emotional and mental well-being. Alabama and Mobile County Health down the side of the building to honor theTo help the victim heal and recover from Department, referrals from the Office of children who have beaten cancer this year. Strategic Initiatives receive CBT at no cost. Friday, Sept. 8 9-11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONYOfficer Tony Tripp Mobile Memorial Gardens at 9amplays The Joker in 6100 Three Notch Road SWAT’s Operation Tribute paid to all First Responders bySuperhero remembering the dramatic example of their heroism and sacrificeThe grandeur of Operation Superhero is the Monday, Sept. 11presentation of certificates that are given to BLUE MASSthe pediatric cancer survivors. But, this year The Cathedral at 12:10pmthe Joker attempts to steal the briefcase that 2 South Claiborne Streetcontains the certificates. Help then appears Tuesday, Sept. 12on the rooftop. Batman and Robin to the TRUE BLUE DAYrescue as they rappel down to apprehend St. Pius X Catholic School at 11am - 1pmthe Joker with backup from the other 217 South Sage Avenuesuperhero characters. School kids provide lunch for first responders. SWAT has performed Operation Superhero at Monday, Sept. 25USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital for three COFFEE WITH A COPyears each September, which is Childhood Bienville Square at 9am -11amCancer Awareness Month. More Operation 150 Dauphin StreetSuperhero coverage in the October issue! Sponsored by Serda’s Coffee Company Central Events Precinct officers are askedPolicy Refresher: Are you a transporting officer? to attend to mingle with community members.For safety reasons, the prisoner should be under observation at all times. Opportunitiesfor escape or attack on transporting officers should be reduced as much as possible. The EDITORIAL CONTACTprisoner should be made as comfortable as possible, given the length of the trip beingmade, and secured to the maximum degree with appropriate restraining devices. PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Charlette Solis ext. 1918During transport, the transporting officer will maintain visual contact of the prisoner to Officer Donald Wallace ext. 1926ensure prisoner supervision and prevent escape. Additional officers will be utilized, as Submit ideas and info for an upcoming newsletter.necessary, to guarantee the safety of the officer, the prisoner, and the general public. EMAIL: [email protected] should be restrained with their hands cuffed behind their back prior to being JanSueaprtyem2b0e1r32-0N17ew| MslePttDerTTehmeBpleaatetplaced into the transport vehicle, and once secured, the prisoner should be transported tothe designated detention facility without necessary delay. See full policy: 70.1.3 Procedures forTransporting by Vehicle.2

Movie in the Park gave opportunity for officers to meet the people in their precinct. Above, attendees participate in games with Commander Curtis Graves before the movie shows on the big screen.Movie in the Park Summer Series 2017a big community-building successHundreds of families came out to enjoygames and activities with police officersat the Movie in Park summer series. Heldat five locations in every precinct, theunderlying goal was to give the parksback to families and eliminate the criminalactivity that sometimes finds way to occur.Families were asked to bring their lawnchairs and blankets to relax on during thethe outdoor cinema experience. On the40x40 big screen, family-friendly moviessuch as Facing the Giants, Night at theMuseum, The Secret Life of Pets, Zootopia,and Moana were shown.Movie in the Park drew on average nearly Officer Gary Owens is one of several police officers who connected with attendees during the200 attendees at each park. Expect the next pre-movie activities. Pictured here, Owens create twisty balloons for kids at Municipal Park.series to be bigger! Special thanks to all thepolice officers who came out to support thisOffice of Strategic Initiatives program.Kingfish tournaments are about more than who is thebetter fishermanOver the past 12 years, the raised helps those in need.annual Kingfish Tournament has This year, the board plans togrown from a handful of law bring holiday cheer to childrenenforcement officers bragging spending their Christmas in theabout who is the better fisherman hospital.to a much-applauded charityevent that has supported The 12th annual Kingfishnumerous causes in the Mobilearea. Tournament was held Saturday,The Thin Blue Line Fishing Aug. 5 at Dauphin Island. The firstAssociation hosts thetournaments and the money place winner was team Havoc andJanSueaprtyem20b1er32-0N1e7w| sMlePtteDr TTehmepBlaetaet Special Agent Jonathan Graham of ALEA was recognized for The biggest red snapper was brought to the scale by team weighing a 34.5 pound kingfish. Cool Change. From left, Captain Kevin Rodgers, Drew Lawler and Corporal Mike Ellzey. 3

Chaplain’s Corner Did you know you have a chaplain? Chaplain Jerry Brown retired September 2015 after 20+ years of service. Volunter chaplains were taking calls on a weekly basis until December 24, 2016 when Ed Connick was hired as a full-time chaplain for the Mobile Police Department. After 16 years as a volunteer chaplain, Connick has seen a lot of dedicated law enforcement Chaplain Ed Connick officers in action. As a grandson,First Episode on He hopes the episodes will raise son and brother of three generations of“The First 48” awareness to those cases unsolved. Most importanly, he wants to be able to bring Mobile police sergeants, all named Joseph“If we’re not eating as a unit, then we’re closure to those families who have lostnot eating.” - Detective Julius Nettles loved ones. V. Connick, he learned a thing or two about The first episode aired Thursday, Aug. 3In an interview with WKRG News on A&E. It was the case of a homeless being a family of a law enforcement officer.5 reporter Allen Carter, Corporal man being gunned down on theKenneth Gillespie, acting sergeant of sidewalk and the detectives discover a Over the years, there have been manythe Homicide Unit, talked about the petty motive. changes in law enforcement. There are newfirst episode airing. Gillespie said it’s More episodes are coming soon on A&E. challenges never dreamed of before. But,rewarding for people to see the work With the contract renewal, The First 48 please be assured of the chaplains’ dailyof the Mobile PD Homicide Unit, and camera crew will follow the detectives prayers for you and your family.how hard the detectives work to solve for another year.homicide cases. As a chaplain, Connick responds to all, no matter what faith you profess or not. The department currently has seven volunteer chaplains who are available on a 24/7 basis. The goal is to have at least two chaplains in every precinct. MPD PRAISE & RECOGNITION Our volunteer chaplains are Bill Thompson, from the Community Jim Gabel, Bobby Morton, Steve Silberman, Margaret Richey, Mike Cook and Terry “I am an investigator with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. We had Wiley. We are thankful for their service and a theft case that we presented to your department that was subsequently willingness to volunteer. There will be more assigned to Detective Norfus. I just wanted to extend a sincere thank you volunteer chaplains coming on in the near and we were extremely pleased with the attention and speed he handled future. our company’s case. He should be commended for representing the Mobile Do not hesitate to contact a chaplain if you Police Department with the service he provided.” need to talk or if you have a family member -J.J. Lenemier in the hospital. A chaplain can make a visit and give prayer for your loved one’sHurricane preparedness for your family recovery.During a natural disaster such as a hurrricane, making sure your family is safe is For chaplain assistance, call 423-6266 orpriority No. 1. At home, be ready and prepared to weather through the storm for at email [email protected] three days. According to FEMA, the recommended items to include in a BasicEmergency Supply Kit include the following.1. Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking 6. Whistle to signal for helpand sanitation 7. Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air2. Food, at least a three-day supply of non perishable food and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-3. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert in-placeand extra batteries for both 8. Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic4. Flashlight and extra batteries ties for personal sanitation5. First aid kit 9. Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities 10. Can opener for canned food4 JanuSaerpyte2m0b1e3r-2N0e1w7 |slMettPerDTTemhpeBlateeat