Public Safety Packet 2022 01-06-22
AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, January 6, 2022
6:00 p.m.
City Hall Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL
Citizen Comments:
Minutes for Correction/Approval: November 18, 2021
New Business:
1. PS 2022-01 Monthly Report Review for October and November 2021
2. PS 2022-02 Adjudication Reports for November and December 2021
3. PS 2022-03 2022 Annual Department Goals
Old Business:
1. PS 2021-25 Body Cameras
Additional Business:
2019/2020/2021 City Council Goals – Public Safety Committee
Goal Priority Staff
“Municipal Building Needs and Planning” 2 Bart Olson, James Jensen, Rob Fredrickson,
Eric Dhuse, Tim Evans & Erin Willrett
“School Safety (Exterior and Traffic)” 8 James Jensen & Eric Dhuse
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Telephone: 630-553-4350
www.yorkville.il.us
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
WORKSHEET
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Thursday, January 6, 2022
6:00 PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
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CITIZEN COMMENTS:
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MINUTES FOR CORRECTION/APPROVAL:
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1. November 18, 2021
□ Approved __________
□ As presented
□ With corrections
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. PS 2022-01 Monthly Report Review for October and November 2021
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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2. PS 2022-02 Adjudication Reports for November and December 2021
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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3. PS 2022-03 2022 Annual Department Goals
□ Moved forward to CC __________
□ Approved by Committee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. PS 2021-25 Body Cameras □ Moved forward to CC __________
□ Approved by Committee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
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Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title:
Meeting and Date:
Synopsis:
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: Action Taken:
Item Number:
Type of Vote Required:
Council Action Requested:
Submitted by:
Agenda Item Notes:
Reviewed By:
Legal
Finance
Engineer
City Administrator
Community Development
Purchasing
Police
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
Agenda Item Number
Minutes
Tracking Number
Minutes of the Special Public Safety Committee – November 18, 2021
Public Safety Committee – January 6, 2022
Majority
Committee Approval
Minute Taker
Name Department
DRAFT
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Thursday, November 18, 2021 6:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers
800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL
Note: This meeting was held in accordance with Public Act 101-0640 and Gubernatorial
Disaster Proclamation issued by Governor Pritzker pursuant to the powers vested in the
Governor under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Due to the current
Covid-19 pandemic, The United City of Yorkville is encouraging social distancing by
allowing remote attendance at the Public Safety Committee meeting.
NOTE: All attendees were in-person unless otherwise noted.
In Attendance:
Chairman Dan Transier Alderman Matt Marek/electronic attendance
Alderman Seaver Tarulis
Other City Officials in Attendance:
Police Chief Jim Jensen Deputy Chief Ray Mikolasek
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Others in Attendance: None
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Dan Transier.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: August 12, 2021
The minutes were approved as presented.
Chairman Transier asked to amend the agenda by moving item #3 forward.
New Business:
3. PS 2021-25 Body Cameras
Chief Jensen offered a few comments before the presentation and said the body camera
program will become statutory and the officers are all in favor of this. The cameras are
for protection and can be used in court as well. He turned the presentation over to
Deputy Chief Mikolasek who said the program would be necessary by January 1, 2025.
He provided a Fact Sheet and covered the highlights of the body cameras. He said the
cameras can record up to 25 hours and it must be on at all times when exiting the car.
Recordings are retained for at least 90 days and for at least 2 years if something is
“flagged” as important. FOIA requests for recordings and the camera policy draft were
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also discussed. Deputy Chief Mikolasek said a person has the opportunity to ask an
officer to turn off the camera for an expectation of privacy.
He then opened up the discussion for questions. Chairman Transier raised the question of
privacy in schools and hospitals regarding camera usage. An agreement with the schools
would likely be made. Police Administrators are not required to wear a camera unless
involved in law-enforcement activity. Special events were also discussed and it was
noted that all officers must be ready for unplanned events. Alderman Tarulis asked
about off-duty officers becoming involved in an incident. The law will not hold him/her
responsible and they are not required to have a camera.
The Deputy Chief then described the Watchguard system for cameras and said in-car
cameras and body cameras are all synched together. Based on recommendations from
other law enforcement agencies, he said the same vendor should be used for both in-car
and body cameras. He then covered some of the features of the body camera systems
and comparisons were made. Alderman Funkhouser questioned the durability of the
equipment. The cloud-based storage is recommended by the IT person. Pricing was
discussed and it was noted that grants only cover hardware. The final costs will be
forthcoming and this will be brought back to the January committee meeting. Chief
Jensen said $50,000 is already available in FY 22 for the cameras. He said his choice
would be the Watchguard “pay as you go” system. The presentation concluded at
7:19pm.
1. PS 2021-23 Monthly Report Review for July – September 2021
Chief Jensen said much of the overtime was reimbursed for July, there were many
community events and the Records Supervisor left the department. In August the CIT
special event was held at the dome and there were many hours of training. He also
reported on the crime data. He noted community service officers monitored areas of
specific complaints and letters were sent to offenders who were speeding or ignoring stop
signs in those areas. He also reported on the Part I and II crimes and noted they had
decreased. Gas costs increased sharply in September, which will be considered in the
next budgeting process.
2. PS 2021-24 Adjudication Reports for August – November 2021
Chief Jensen reported impounded vehicle citations, cannabis charges, curfew violations
and invalid licenses following curfew as well as alcohol violations.
4. PS 2021-26 Commander Carlyle (Introduction, Assignment & Responsibility)
Commander Carlyle was recently promoted and will be working a flex/later schedule. He
will be assuming many of the duties that Deputy Chief Mikolasek now has, to free him
up for another project. Commander Carlyle will continue his work with the Crisis
Intervention Program.
5. PS 2021-27 Meeting Schedule for 2022
The committee will continue with the same meeting schedule as this year.
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Old Business: None
Additional Business: None
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm
Minutes transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker
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Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title:
Meeting and Date:
Synopsis:
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: Action Taken:
Item Number:
Type of Vote Required:
Council Action Requested:
Submitted by:
Agenda Item Notes:
Reviewed By:
Legal
Finance
Engineer
City Administrator
Community Development
Purchasing
Police
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
Agenda Item Number
New Business #1
Tracking Number
PS 2022-01
Monthly Report Review for October – November 2021
Public Safety Committee – January 6, 2022
Informational
None
James Jensen Chief of Police
Name Department
Summary
Review of the October - November 2021 Monthly Report
Background
The new monthly report has been designed to provide necessary feedback to the board and
community regarding crime, traffic and community policing efforts of the police department. This
document is easy to understand, provides a multitude of data and is comparative in nature to the
previous month and year. This report will be disseminated to the entire board and city staff on a
monthly basis and will be made available to the public on-line.
Recommendation
None
Attachments
Exhibit A: October 2021 Monthly Report
Exhibit B: November 2021 Monthly Report
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jensen, Police Chief
CC:
Date: January 6, 2021
Subject: Monthly Report Review
YORKVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Monthly Report
October 2021
Chief of Police James Jensen
804 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Yorkville Police Department is to work in partnership with the
community to protect life and property, assist neighborhoods with solving their
problems, and enhance the quality of life in our city.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
On Saturday the Yorkville Police Department joined the Kendall County Coroner’s Office,
Kendall County Sheriff's Office, Village of Oswego Police Department and State
Representative David Welter for a DEA Prescription Take Back Event. It was successful as a
total weight of medications and sharps reached 514.2 pounds. Thank you to our residents
for making this event successful!
Today is the day for Biz Boo! We anticipate a great turnout. We wanted to remind those
traveling through downtown Yorkville between 10-2 today that there will be increased foot
traffic that may cause minor delays. CHECK OUT THESE PHOTOS
Halloween 2021: That’s a wrap for Halloween 2021! We hope this year was memorable. Our
officers enjoyed patrolling the neighborhoods and connecting with you all. Thank you to
Mars Wrigley for the donation of candy. We did our best to meet as many of our trick or
treaters as possible. If you have any photos with our officers today we would love to see
them. Here are a few pictures we were able to get.
#communitypolicing
Community Information
Sergeant Stroup and Officer Swanson had the privilege of meeting retired Yorkville Police
Lieutenant Al Spera today while out on patrol. Al retired from the Yorkville Police
Department in 1976 after 18 years of service. It was a pleasure to get to talk to Al about the
city of Yorkville!
A special thank you to 360 Hazardous and their partnership. We would also like to thank the
sponsoring area businesses. Please read as we continue raising funds for Special Olympics
Illinois.
Today Officer Goldsmith had a chance to speak with the
Criminal Justice Club at YHS. The class discussed
attending college and the hiring process for Criminal
Justice applicants. The class also had the chance to take a
look at some of the gear our officers carry daily.
We wanted to extend a special thank you to Parkview Christian Academy for hosting a first
responder appreciation lunch. The hospitality and food was second to none and the kids
were a joy to be around. #community
Lost Dogs
This girl puppy was found in the area of Prairie
Grass Lane. She is currently at the PD staying
warm. If you are her owner, please contact us at
630-553-4340.
Facebook Posts
FACEBOOK POST (10/3/21): It has been brought to our attention that there is a rumor
being spread of a shot’s fired incident near the business district of Route 34 and Isabel. This
rumor is untrue. First responders (PD and Fire) responded to the scene of an accident at this
location. One of the parties involved experienced a medical episode. We are happy to
announce this was a non-injury accident.
FACEBOOK POST (10/7/21): YPD would like to make you aware of the traffic plan that is to
take place at the conclusion of the varsity football game this Friday night against Oswego East
High School. At the conclusion of the game this area may experience some traffic congestion.
We ask that you please familiarize yourself with the traffic plan. YPD will be on hand to help
with the process.
YHS administration asks that students being picked up by parents at the conclusion of the
varsity game be picked up by the main entrance, in the front, of the Freshman Academy. High
School staff will provide supervision during student pick-ups after the varsity football game.
The best route to the Freshman campus will be taking Route 47 to Somonauk Street.
FACEBOOK POST 10/7/21: This is the calm after the rain! An amazing view after working a
rainy-day shift. #Yorkville
FACEBOOK POST 10/17/21: Last evening, (October 16th, 2021) at approximately 7:49p.m., a
Yorkville Police officer conducted a traffic stop near Route 34 and McHugh Road. The vehicle
stopped was a 1999 Honda CRV which had been pulled over for an equipment violation. The sole
occupant of the vehicle was a 17-year-old juvenile driver. A probable cause search of the vehicle
and driver was conducted. During the search, a 9mm handgun was located in the vehicle. Other
contraband discovered includes cannabis, drug paraphernalia, a controlled substance and alcohol.
The juvenile was taken into custody and transported to the Juvenile Justice Center in St. Charles.
The juvenile was charged with the following: aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful
possession of a controlled substance, possession of alcohol by a minor and no valid driver’s
license.
Charges are not proof of guilt. The defendant listed in this release is presumed innocent and is
entitled to a fair trial, at which it is the burden of the State to prove guilt beyond a reasona ble
doubt.
FACEBOOK POST 10/22/21: On October 13th, 2021, the Yorkville Police secured an arrest
warrant against Rene Ortega (56 years old) of the 2100 block of Meadowview Lane, Yorkville.
The charges are for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (3 counts) and Aggravated
Criminal Sexual Abuse (18 counts). Ortega is accused of having sexual contact with a child in
August 2020. Ortega surrendered to law enforcement on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. He is
currently being held on $250,000 bond (10% to apply) at the Kendall County Jail.
*Charges are not proof of guilt. The defendant listed in this release is presumed innocent and is
entitled to a fair trial, at which it is the burden of the State to prove guilt beyond a reasonable
doubt.
10/13/21 Staff Meeting Command Staff
Sergeants
Meeting
10/13/21 Cedarhurst Chief Jensen Coffee w/ Cop
10/14/21 AT & T First Net Chief Jensen Meeting
10/15/21 Kendall County Health
Department Personnel
Chief Jensen Meeting
10/15/21 New Facility Chief Jensen Meeting
10/18/21 Kendall Chief’s Budget
Reconciliation
DC Mikolasek Meeting
10/18/21 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
10/19/21 Command Meeting Command Staff Meeting
10/19/21 Brazos Status Meeting DC Mikolasek
Sgt Hunter
Meeting
10/19/21 Kendall County Board of
Health
Chief Jensen Meeting
10/20/21 Kendall Chief’s Meeting Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Meeting
10/20/21 KenCom Ops Board DC Mikolasek Meeting
10/21/21 Kencom Personnel
Committee
Chief Jensen Meeting
10/21/21 Kencom Finance Committee Chief Jensen Meeting
10/21/21 New Facility Chief Jensen Meeting
10/21/21 Rowdy’s Chief Jensen Meeting
10/22/21 Halloween Egg Hunt Chief Jensen Community Event
10/23/21 Biz-Boo Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Community Event
10/23/21 DEA National Drug Take Back
Event with Coroner’s Office
Chief Jensen Community Event
10/25/21 Kendall County Health
Department Personnel
Chief Jensen Meeting
10/25/21 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
10/26/21 Command Meeting Command Staff Meeting
10/26/21 Mayor for the Day Chief Jensen Special Event
10/26/21 YMCA Board Chief Jensen Meeting
10/26/21 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
10/26/21 City Council Chief Jensen Meeting
10/27/21 Cedarhurst Chief Jensen Coffee w/ Cop
10/27/21 Yorkville Intermediate School Chief Jensen Meeting
10/28/21 Parkview Christian Touch a
Truck
Sgt Carlyle Community Event
10/28/21 BFPC Meeting Chief Jensen Meeting
YORKVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Monthly Report
November 2021
Chief of Police James Jensen
804 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Yorkville Police Department is to work in partnership with the
community to protect life and property, assist neighborhoods with solving their
problems, and enhance the quality of life in our city.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
PERSONNEL INFORMATION
Employees
November
2020
November
2021
Sworn Officers 30 32
Clerical 3 3
Part – Time Officer (now Part- Time Evidence
Custodian)
3 1
Part-Time Community Service Officers 2 3
Part-Time Clerical 3 2
Total 41 41
Overtime Hours Worked*
November 2021 2021 Total
Call Outs / Stay Over 3.75 29.25
Clerical 0 0
Community Service 0 0
Court 22 108.5
Grants 0 10
HIDTA CPAT 6.5 262.5
HIDTA CIT 0 215.5
ILEAS Deployments 0 0
Investigations 0 55.25
Meetings 0 16.5
Miscellaneous (* FTO) 0 10
School Events 11 20.5
School Liaison Officer 0 0
Special Event Riverfest 0 5
Special Event Summer Solstice 0 0
Special Event Yorktober Fest 0 0
Special Event Fourth of July 0 14
Street/Shift Coverage 0 72
Training 0 86
Water Park Details 0 20.5
Misc. Details 0 35
OIC 0 7
Total Overtime Hours 43.25 967.5
Total Regular Hours 4925 59,664.45
Benefit Time Used
November 2021 2021 Total
Vacation 330 3,788.50
Holiday 736 2,408
Holiday Pay / Double-time 51 312
Sick 81.5 1,127.75
Compensatory time taken 133 1,233.25
Floating Holiday 156 628
Straight Time Pay - Training 64 630
Total Hours 1,551.50 10,127.50
Compensatory Time Earned
November 2021 2021 Total
Total 288.5 3,092.991
COMMUNITY POLICING INITIATIVES
Community Events
Yorkville Holiday Celebration: The Holiday Parade was this evening along with the Christmas
tree lighting. As always it was a great time celebrating this tradition.
Community Information
Today our staff had the opportunity to stop at Anthony’s Place, Heritage Woods and
Cedarhurst. This year our officers purchased over 40 pies to share with seniors. We had a
blast celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, enjoyed pie together and had the chance to
meet many new friends.
Lost Dogs
Lost Dog 11/24/21: Help reunite these two with their family. They were found in Autumn
Creek Subdivision. Please contact the Yorkville Police Department at 630-553-4340 if you
have any owner information.
FOUND DOG 11/28/21: This dog was located in the Raintree subdivision. She is currently
keeping warm at Kendall County Animal Control. Please help us reunite this dog with the
owner.
Facebook Posts
FACEBOOK POST 11/2/21: Yorkville PD is on scene at a structure fire with the Bristol
Kendall Fire Department in the 2900 block of Grande Trail (Grande Reserve Subdivision).
We ask for individuals to avoid the area as first responders attend to this matter.
FACEBOOK POST 11/9/21: Please join us in congratulating Patrol Commander M. Garrett
Carlyle on his promotion this evening. Commander Carlyle has served with the Yorkville
Police Department since 2007. He has served the citizens of Yorkville in many di fferent
roles which include; Patrol Officer, Detective, Kendall County CPAT, Kendall County SRT,
Kendall County Major Crimes Task Force and most recently as a Patrol Sergeant.
Commander Carlyle was supported this evening by family and friends. Congratulati ons
Commander Carlyle!
FACEBOOK POST 11/9/21: Please join us in congratulating Patrol Sergeant Matthew
Nelson on his promotion to Sergeant. Sgt. Nelson started his career with the Yorkville
Police Department in 2012. He has served the citizens of Yorkville as a Patrol Officer,
Detective and as a member of the Kendall County Major Crimes Task Force. Sgt. Nelson
was recognized as the Kendall County Investigator of the Year in 2020. Sgt. Nelson was
surrounded by family and friends this evening. Please join us in wishing him well on his
new assignment!
FACEBOOK POST 11/11/21: Today we would like to thank and honor all veterans. We
want to thank you for your dedication and sacrifice to our nation. We are very grateful for
the veterans that serve on our agency. These individuals are Deputy Chief Mikolasek
(USMC), Officer Soebbing (US NAVY), Officer Kuehlem (US ARMY) and Officer Shepherd
(USMC).
To recognize this Veterans Day our dayshift along with members of our Command Staff
had the opportunity to have lunch at the Yorkville American Legion. During this visit we
had the opportunity to meet and thank few of our local veterans.
FACEBOOK POST 11/16/21: With the winter weather quickly approaching, the Yorkville
Police Department would like to remind all residents of our parking after two inches of
snowfall ordinance. This ordinance places a parking ban on all city streets once two inches
of fresh snow has accumulated and will remain in effect until twenty -four hours after the
snowfall has stopped. By doing your part, you will help the Public Works Department have
time to clear the roads and allow for safer travel. Failure to comply with this ordinance
may result in a city ordinance citation which carries a fine of fifty dollars. We are
encouraging everyone to utilize the Yorkville Police Department’s Facebook page for
updates on inclement weather as well as parking bans. The Yorkville Police Department
would like to thank everyone for their attention and assistance with this matter.
FACEBOOK POST 11/25/21: From our YPD family we wish you all a safe and memorable
Thanksgiving. Today we are thinking of those serving in United States military who are unable
to be home this year. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
FACEBOOK POST 11/29/21: Please join us in welcoming our newest officer Tyler Lobdell.
Ofc. Lobdell was sworn in today by Police Commissioner Bob Johnson. Tyler joins us with
police experience and is a graduate of Plano High School and Waubonsee Community
College. Welcome to Yorkville Officer Lobdell!
COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS / MEETINGS
Date Group Officers Topic
11/1/21 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
11/3/21 Cedarhurst Chief Jensen Coffee w/ Cop
11/5/21 CPAT Awards Chief Jensen
DC Pfizenmaier
Awards
11/06/21 Kendall SRT Banquet DC Mikolasek Awards
11/8/21 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
11/08/21 Body Camera Symposium DC Mikolasek Seminar
11/08/21 Budget Meetings Command Staff Meeting
11/09/21 Area Command Staff
Breakfast
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Meeting
11/09/21 Budget Meeting Command Staff Meeting
11/09/21 Pension Board Meeting DC Mikolasek Meeting
11/9/21 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
11/9/21 City Council Chief Jensen Meeting
11/10/21 Staff Meeting Command Staff
Sergeants
Meeting
11/10/21 KenCom Ops Board DC Mikolasek Meeting
11/10/21 Kencom Personnel Chief Jensen Meeting
11/10/21 Kencom Finance Chief Jensen Meeting
11/10/21 Cedarhurst Chief Jensen Coffee w/ Cop
11/12/21 Community Member Chief Jensen Meeting
11/15/21 Kendall Chief’s Budget
Reconciliation
DC Mikolasek Meeting
11/15/21 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
11/16/21 Command Meeting Command Staff Meeting
11/16/21 Fox Valley Business
Consulting
Chief Jensen Meeting
11/16/21 Kendall County Board of
Health
Chief Jensen Meeting
11/17/21 Kendall Chief’s Meeting DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Commander Carlyle
Meeting
11/17/21 Kendall County Child
Advocacy Board
Chief Jensen Meeting
11/18/21 Yorkville Chamber Chief Jensen Event
11/18/21 STIC Intel Webinar DC Mikolasek Meeting
11/18/21 Public Safety Committee Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
Presentation
11/19/21 Yorkville Chamber Business
over Coffee
Chief Jensen Meeting
11/19/21 Yorkville Holiday Celebration Chief Jensen
Commander Carlyle
Special Event
11/20/21 Holiday Celebration
Fireworks
DC Mikolasek Community Event
11/22/21 Department Head Meeting DC Mikolasek Meeting
11/22/21 BFPC Meeting DC Mikolasek Meeting
11/23/21 Purchasing Meeting DC Mikolasek Meeting
11/23/21 Brazos Status Meeting DC Mikolasek
Sgt Hunter
Meeting
11/23/21 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
11/23/21 City Council Chief Jensen Meeting
11/29/21 New Officer Swearing In Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
Event
11/29/21 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Date Topic Attendees Hours
11/03/21 ILETSB Online Training Ofc Davis 1
11/03/21 HazMat Awareness Ofc Davis 4
11/09/21 ILETSB Online Training Sgt Nelson
Ofc Kuehlem
Ofc Shapiama
10
0.5
2.5
11/09/21 Cellebrite Certified Operator Det Ketchmark 16
11/09/21 Defensive Tactics Training Approx. ½ Department 44
11/10/21 ILETSB Online Training Ofc Jeka 9
11/12/21 Cellebrite Certified Analyst Det Ketchmark 24
11/13/21 ILETSB Online Training Sgt Nelson 8
11/16/21 Defensive Tactics Training Approx. ½ Department 56
11/17/21 ILETSB Online Training Ofc Shapiama 8
11/17/21 HazMat Awareness Ofc Jordon 4
11/18/21 ILETSB Online Training Ofc Swanson 8
11/19/21 ILETSB Online Training Ofc Swanson 9
11/22/21 ILETSB Online Training Ofc Meyer 0.5
11/23/21 ILETSB Online Training Ofc Meyer 2
11/26/21 ILETSB Online Training Sgt Nelson
Ofc Meyer
0.5
8
11/27/21 ILETSB Online Training Ofc Meyer 8
11/28/21 ILETSB Online Training Ofc Shapiama 8
11/28/21 HazMat Awareness Ofc Meyer 4
11/29/21 HazMat Awareness Ofc Fisher 4
11/29/21 Crimes Against the Elderly Det Johnson 8
11/30/21 HazMat Awareness Ofc Hart
CSO Wrobel
4
4
11/30/21 Gypsy and Traveler Crime
Investigations
Det Johnson 8
11/30/21 Dale Anderson Court-Smart Sworn Staff 62
11/30/21 KCSAO Key Date Training Sworn Patrol Officers 13
TOTAL 338
TRAFFIC CRASH SUMMARY
Total Traffic Crash Reports for November 2021: 56
Total Crash Report Short Form Private Property November 2021: 11
Total Crashes for the Month of November 2021 (excluding private prop): 45
Hit & Run Crashes 5
Personal Injury Crashes 8
Property Damage Crashes 37
Fatality Crashes 0
TOP TRAFFIC CRASH INTERSECTIONS
Crash Intersection Total Number of
Crashes
Primary Contributory Causes
Route 47/ Route 126 5 Failure to Reduce Speed; Driving
Skills/Knowledge; Following too Closely;
Turning Right on Red
Route 47/ Route 34 3 Improper Turning/ NO Signal.
Failing to Reduce Speed
Route 47/ Galena Rd 2 Failure to Reduce Speed
Route 47/ Cannonball Trail 2 Improper Turning/No Signal; Following too
Closely
Route 47/ Kennedy Rd 2 Following too Closely; Distraction from
inside the vehicle
Route 34/ Countryside Pkwy 2 Improper Turning/No signal; Failure to
reduce speed
Crash by DAY of
the Week
Number of
Crashes
Monday 8
Tuesday 4
Wednesday 12
Thursday 5
Friday 9
Saturday 4
Sunday 3
Crash by TIME of
Day
Number of
Crashes
0600-0959 6
1000-1359 10
1400-1759 17
1800-2159 7
2200-0159 3
0200-0559 2
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT / ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION
During the month of November 2021, a total of 9 Directed Patrols were completed by
members of the Yorkville Police Department. Directed Patrols are a result of complaints
received and substantiated based off the following criteria: monitoring traffic, traffic count
studies or speed studies.
Directed Patrol Area: CANNONBALL TRAIL E/O ROUTE 47
Speed Lane
Use
Turning Traffic
Control
Device
Seatbelt Other
Moving
Cell
Phone
Usage
Non-
Moving
Totals
Citations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Warnings 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
Total 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
Additional Information: Directed Patrol Area: CANNONBALL TRAIL E/O ROUTE 47
DUI DWLS/DWLR NO
Valid
DL
Warrant Drugs Weapons Other Totals
Arrests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Directed Patrol Area: MCHUGH ROAD
Speed Lane
Use
Turning Traffic
Control
Device
Seatbelt Other
Moving
Cell
Phone
Usage
Non-
Moving
Totals
Citations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Warnings 11 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 18
Total 11 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 18
Additional Information: Directed Patrol Area: MCHUGH ROAD
DUI DWLS/DWLR NO
Valid
DL
Warrant Drugs Weapons Other Totals
Arrests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Directed Patrol Area: ROUTE 126/ROUTE 47
Speed Lane
Use
Turning Traffic
Control
Device
Seatbelt Other
Moving
Cell
Phone
Usage
Non-
Moving
Totals
Citations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Warnings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Additional Information: Directed Patrol Area: ROUTE 126/ROUTE 47
DUI DWLS/DWLR NO
Valid
DL
Warrant Drugs Weapons Other Totals
Arrests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Directed Patrol Area: ROUTE 34
Speed Lane
Use
Turning Traffic
Control
Device
Seatbelt Other
Moving
Cell
Phone
Usage
Non-
Moving
Totals
Citations 12 0 0 0 1 2 0 5 20
Warnings 65 1 0 1 0 0 0 36 103
Total 77 1 0 1 1 2 0 41 123
Additional Information: Directed Patrol Area: ROUTE 34
DUI DWLS/DWLR NO
Valid
DL
Warrant Drugs Weapons Other Totals
Arrests 1 3 2 0 2 0 1 9
Directed Patrol Area: ROUTE 47
Speed Lane
Use
Turning Traffic
Control
Device
Seatbelt Other
Moving
Cell
Phone
Usage
Non-
Moving
Totals
Citations 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 9
Warnings 53 3 0 7 9 2 0 36 110
Total 56 3 0 7 9 2 0 42 119
Additional Information: Directed Patrol Area: ROUTE 47
DUI DWLS/DWLR NO
Valid
DL
Warrant Drugs Weapons Other Totals
Arrests 0 2 1 1 3 0 0 7
Directed Patrol Area: ROUTE 71
Speed Lane
Use
Turning Traffic
Control
Device
Seatbelt Other
Moving
Cell
Phone
Usage
Non-
Moving
Totals
Citations 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
Warnings 76 0 0 1 0 0 0 11 88
Total 81 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 94
Additional Information: Directed Patrol Area: ROUTE 71
DUI DWLS/DWLR NO
Valid
DL
Warrant Drugs Weapons Other Totals
Arrests 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 4
Directed Patrol Area: VANEMMON ROAD (AREA EAST CITY LIMITS)
Speed Lane
Use
Turning Traffic
Control
Device
Seatbelt Other
Moving
Cell
Phone
Usage
Non-
Moving
Totals
Citations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Warnings 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 25
Total 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 25
Additional Information: Directed Patrol Area: VANEMMON ROAD (AREA EAST CITY LIMITS)
DUI DWLS/DWLR NO
Valid
DL
Warrant Drugs Weapons Other Totals
Arrests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Directed Patrol Area: WINDETT RIDGE ROAD
Speed Lane
Use
Turning Traffic
Control
Device
Seatbelt Other
Moving
Cell
Phone
Usage
Non-
Moving
Totals
Citations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Warnings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Additional Information: Directed Patrol Area: WINDETT RIDGE ROAD
DUI DWLS/DWLR NO
Valid
DL
Warrant Drugs Weapons Other Totals
Arrests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Directed Patrol Area: WINDETT RIDGE ROAD/FAIRFAX WAY
Speed Lane
Use
Turning Traffic
Control
Device
Seatbelt Other
Moving
Cell
Phone
Usage
Non-
Moving
Totals
Citations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Warnings 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Additional Information: Directed Patrol Area: WINDETT RIDGE ROAD/FAIRFAX WAY
DUI DWLS/DWLR NO
Valid
DL
Warrant Drugs Weapons Other Totals
Arrests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DIRECTED PATROL DETAIL DATA
Location Dates Number of Details Total Time (Hours)
CANNONBALL TRAIL
E/O ROUTE 47
November 2021 4 4.75
MCHUGH ROAD November 2021 12 12
ROUTE 126/ROUTE
47
November 2021 7 6.66
ROUTE 34 November 2021 39 113.9
ROUTE 47 November 2021 39 130.57
ROUTE 71 November 2021 36 67.32
VANEMMON ROAD
(AREA EAST CITY
LIMITS)
November 2021 11 10.5
WINDETT RIDGE
ROAD
November 2021 8 8.83
WINDETT ROAD
RIDGE/FAIRFAX WAY
November 2021 1 1
PORTABLE SPEED SIGN / SPEED TRAILER DEPLOYMENT
Dates of
Deployment
Location Type of Concern Additional
11-07-2021 to
11-19-2021
E/B Windett Ridge
Road/Claremont Court
Speed Message
Board/Speed
Study
11-25-2021 to
11-30-2021
E/B Windett Ridge
Road/Sutton Street
Speed Message
Board/Speed
Study
11-25-2021 to
11-30-2021
W/B Windett Ridge
Road/Sutton Street
Speed Message
Board/Speed
Study
PORTABLE SPEED SIGN RESULTS
Speed Sign Location Dates Average Speed
E/B WINDETT RIDGE
ROAD/CLAREMONT COURT
11-07-2021 to 11-19-2021 20.6 mph
(Hourly Range from 11.9mph
to 24.6mph)
E/B WINDETT RIDGE
ROAD/SUTTON STREET
11-25-2021 to 11-30-2021 23.8 mph
W/B WINDETT RIDGE
ROAD/SUTTON STREET
11-25-2021 to 11-30-2021 22.3 mph
RADAR PATROL
During the month of June, a total of 6 locations were monitored by members of the Yorkville
Police Department Community Service Officer(s) and/or Citizens Police Academy Alumni for
tentative Directed Patrol Locations
Location Date Total Time Concern Courtesy Notice
CANNONBALL E/O
ROUTE 47
November 2021 1.5 Speed 1
CANNONBALL S/O
ROUTE 34
November 2021 2.5 Speed 0
HEUSTIS/ORANGE November 2021 1.75 Speed 0
RAINTREE November 2021 3.25 Speed 4
SYCAMORE/JOHN November 2021 0.5 Stop Sign 0
WINDETT RIDGE November 2021 0.75 Speed 0
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Citations 2021 Total November
2020
November
2021
Speeding 150 36 23
No Insurance 85 12 19
Seatbelt 2 1 0
Other Moving Violation 256 49 42
Total 493 98 84
Warnings 2021 Total November
2020
November
2021
Speeding 1,316 284 270
No Insurance 419 84 58
Seatbelt 6 1 0
Other Moving Violation 1027 169 73
Miscellaneous/Parking 679 100 155
Total 3,447 638 556
DETECTIVE SQUAD
DETECTIVE SQUAD HIGHLIGHTS
In November 2021, the detective squad secured charges against a 26 -year-old Lisle resident for
Criminal Sexual Abuse. The suspect is accused of having sexual relations with a 15-year-old
when he was 19 years old. The alleged incident took place in 2015. A warrant for the suspect’s
arrest is pending.
The Detective Squad also charged Jesse Reyes, 38, of the 1100 block of Hawk Hollow, Yorkville,
with four counts of domestic battery as the result of an incident on 31 October 2021.
School Resource Officer Goldsmith had a busy month in which he cataloged five school related,
juvenile arrests for a variety of offenses including disorderly conduct for making school threats,
possession of drug paraphernalia, battery, and possession of alcoholic liquor by a minor.
Investigations also performed a complete audit of the evidence vault.
Cases Assigned 2021 Total November
2020
November
2021
Adult 111 13 8
Juvenile 44 2 8
Total 155 15 16
Cases Closed 2021 Total November
2020
November
2021
Adult 165 12 12
Juvenile 52 0 11
Total 217 12 23
Total Arrests 2021 Total November
2020
November
2021
Adult 51 3 2
Juvenile 20 0 5
Total 71 3 7
Evidence 2021 Total November
2020
November
2021
Items Recovered 1,586 139 155
Items Destroyed or Returned 475 16 85
CRIME REPORTING
The Police Department volume of law enforcement activity during the reporting period is
demonstrated by category in the table below. The data includes activity reported to the State of
Illinois through monthly Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) as well as all other criminal and quasi-
criminal activity that is not required to be reported to the State. For comparison purposes, the
statistical reporting from the same reporting period one year ago is included. NO TE: This data is
insufficient for use in establishing trends, assessing workload distribution or any other statistical
analysis. Further data, delving beyond this report, is essential in determining accurate and
meaningful insight beyond this report.
REPORTS
November
2020
November
2021
Total
2020
Total
2021
Criminal Reports 153 77 957 765
Non-Criminal Reports 48 90 484 792
Sex Offender Registration 0 0 7 6
911 (Hang-up, Misdial, Open Line) 5 5 70 47
Motorist Assist 22 21 263 288
Lockouts (vehicle, residential, business) 26 30 298 291
Accident / Property Damage 39 37 433 259
Accident / Personal Injury 6 8 54 95
Accident / Fatal 0 0 2 1
Accident / Hit & Run 3 5 42 33
Accident / Private Property * 11 * 105
D.U.I Reports 6 2 39 26
Total 308 286 2,649 2,708
*2020 private property crashes were included in the property damage accident total. These were not
included in this section in 2020***
OFFENSE SUMMARY (Part I Crimes)
November
2020
November
2021
Total
2020
Total
2021
Murder 0 0 0 0
Sex Crimes 1 1 13 11
Robbery 0 0 6 3
Aggravated Battery 2 1 12 8
Burglary 1 1 5 8
Theft 87 8 398 187
Vehicle Theft 0 0 8 6
Arson 0 0 2 1
Total 91 11 444 224
OFFENSE SUMMARY (Part II Crimes)
November
2020
November
2021
Total
2020
Total
2021
Battery 3 3 36 34
Domestic Battery 10 9 93 92
Fraud 11 7 90 52
Property Damage 6 3 54 43
Weapons 0 0 7 9
Drug Offenses 4 2 22 25
Sex Offender 0 2 7 7
Disorderly Conduct 0 1 24 18
Alcohol Minors 3 0 14 14
D.U.I 5 2 34 31
Alcohol Offenses 0 0 0 0
Total 42 29 381 325
CRISIS INTERVENTION CALL
November 2021 2021 Total
Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Calls 9 133
Voluntary Committal 5 59
Involuntary Committal 0 25
Response to Resistance reference CIT Call 0 1
CIT Follow Ups 3 42
Citizen at Risk Registrations 2 32
CAR Follow Ups 0 57
PATROL ARRESTS
2020
Total
November
2021
2021
Total
Felony 14 1 17
Misdemeanors 321 34 375
Total 335 35 392
CALLS FOR SERVICE
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2021 1156 1102 1129 977 1068 1224 1228 1118 1190 1116 1101 -
2020 1050 1084 770 496 842 953 1216 1189 1228 1107 1238 1276
VEHICLE USE & EXPENSES
SQUAD CAR OPERATION EXPENSES
November
2020
November
2021
Monthly Mileage 24,926
21,877
Gasoline Expense $3,910.52 $6,146.99
Gallons of Gasoline 2,257.94 2,031.95
Maintenance Expense $1,778.10 $3,143.14
Cost Per Gallon $1.731 $3.025
Cost Per Mile (Gasoline & Maintenance Costs Included) $0.228 $0.424
VEHICLE USAGE AND EXPENSES
Squad # Vehicle Year
Model
Assigned Beginning
Mileage
Ending
Mileage
Monthly
Miles
M-1 2016
Impala
Patrol 58,966
60,694
1,728
M-2 2020
Explorer
Patrol 48,251
49,350
1,099
M-3 2016
Impala
Deputy Chief 55,405
56,519
1,114
M-4 2021
Explorer
Patrol 20,061
22,352
2,291
M-5 2016
Impala
Investigations 77,237
77,815
578
M-6 2015
Impala
CSO 84,439
84,629
190
M-7 2021
Explorer
Patrol 14,287
14,631
344
M-8 2016
Impala
Chief 25,990
26,550
560
M-9 2016
Impala
Investigations 76,938
77,704
766
M-10 2016
Impala
Patrol 66,276
66,426
150
M-11 2016
Impala
Patrol 48,673
50,912
2,239
M-12 2021
Explorer
Patrol 5,985
7,312
1,327
M-13 2016
Impala
CSO 67,396
68,412
1,016
M-14 2021
Explorer
Patrol 5,577
6,707
1,130
M-16 2015
Tahoe
Sergeant 94,976
95,607
631
M-17 2016
Impala
Investigations 35,153
35,942
789
M-18 2015
Tahoe
Sergeant
88,692
89,800
1,108
M-19 2016
Impala
Training 81,389
82,892
1,503
M-20 2016
Impala
Patrol 47,739
49,288
1,549
M-21 2016
Impala
Patrol 47,756
48,626
870
M-22 2014
Caprice
Investigations 87,476
87,715
239
M-23 2018
Malibu
Deputy Chief 16,570 17,226 656
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Adjudication Reports for November – December 2021
Public Safety Committee – January 6, 2022
None
N/A
Review of Adjudication Reports.
James Jensen Chief of Police
Name Department
Summary
Review of the November - December 2021 Adjudication Reports
Background
None
Recommendation
None
Attachments
Exhibit A: November - December 2021 Adjudication Report
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jensen, Police Chief
CC:
Date: January 6, 2021
Subject: Monthly Adjudication Report Review
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Yorkville Police Department 2022 Annual Goal
Public Safety Committee – January 6, 2022
None
2022 Department Goal
James Jensen Chief of Police
Name Department
Summary
Review of the Yorkville Police Department 2022 Annual Department Goal.
Background
Organizational goals are strategic objectives that help define an organization’s purpose. There
are many advantages to establishing organizational goals:
• They guide staff efforts
• Justify an organizations activity
• Assist in defining performance related standards
The department goal for 2022 provides clear direction into the expectations of our staff and the
expansion of our community policing efforts in the United City of Yorkville. The objective of this goal
is to perform each duty, task and responsibility, no matter how serious or mundane with absolute
excellence. Every contact on the street, in the school or in someone’s home is an, “interview”. We
control how we respond to someone. We control our attitude. We control our professionalism and most
importantly we control the outcome of that contact.
Recommendation
None
Attachments
Exhibit A: 2022 Department Goal
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jensen, Police Chief
CC:
Date: January 6, 2022
Subject: 2022 Annual Department Goal
YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2022 Department GOAL
Organizational goals are strategic objectives that help define an organization’s purpose. There
are many advantages to establishing organizational goals:
• They guide staff efforts
• Justify an organizations activity
• Assist in defining performance related standards
The department goal for 2022, as listed below, provides clear direction into the expansion of our
community policing efforts in the United City of Yorkville. Divisional Command Staff will be
given full latitude and discretion in working with their supervisory staff to develop and
implement action plans geared toward this goal.
GOAL #1: Incorporate our Workplace Values into every decision with the
goal of absolute EXCELLENCE.
Goal Objective: The objective of this goal is to perform each duty, task, and responsibility, no
matter how serious or mundane, with absolute excellence. Every contact on the street, in the
school or in someone’s home is an “interview”. WE control how we respond to someone. WE
control our attitude. WE control our professionalism and most importantly WE control the
outcome of that contact.
Excellence Defined: Excellence is defined as the quality of being outstanding or extremely
good. Excellence means that you strive to be the best you can be and to do the best you can do.
Workplace Values Defined: Workplace values are the moral compass of what we believe in as
an organization. Everything we think and everything we do should be centered around our
values. These values play a key role in the successes of our decision-making processes and in
the successes of our organization.
YPD Values: The Values of the Yorkville Police Department rest in our three “Non-
Negotiables”. These “Non-Negotiables” provide transparent guidance into the organizational
beliefs and expectations of those within the organization.
1. Honesty & Integrity: Honesty is being truthful, sincere and free of deceit. Integrity is
the practice of showing strong adherence to moral and ethical principles and values such
as honesty, honor, dependability, and trustworthiness. A person with integrity does the
right thing, even behind closed doors.
2. YPD Community Policing is building partnerships and relationships with the
community to prevent crime, solve neighborhood problems and creating a safe social
environment for people to live.
3. Professionalism: The skill, good judgment and polite behavior that is expected from a
person who is trained to do a job well. Treat others as you want to be treated. Treat
others as they are your mother, father, son, daughter, or spouse.
Measures of Success: The evaluation of performance and the measurements of success will
include the following:
• Command Staff Check-In: Bi-weekly (every two weeks) meetings will be conducted
with the Command Staff to discuss our department goal and evaluate our successes and
areas for improvement.
• Supervisor Meetings: Monthly Sergeant meetings will be organized to discuss our
department goal and evaluate our successes and areas for improvement.
• Department Complaint Reviews (Internal Investigations, Complaint Inquiries): The Field
Operations Division will conduct a monthly review of complaints and internal
investigations. Each complaint and IA will be discussed at our weekly Command
meeting.
• Response to Resistance Reviews: The Field Operations Division will conduct monthly
reviews of each Response to Resistance to determine not only policy compliance but
ethical compliance.
• Incident Debriefings: Incident debriefings will be conducted to identify departmental
responses and areas for improvement. Incident debriefings can be conducted on any call
for service determined by the Shift Supervisor.
• Daily Pass-On Audits: The Command Staff will conduct daily reviews of Pass-On to
assist in identifying debrief opportunities as well as evaluating our departments response
to calls for service.
• Social Media Audits: The Support Services Deputy Chief will conduct monthly audits of
our social media accounts to examine not only our positive footprint in the community
but any complaints or issues that could have a negative impact on our department’s
reputation.
• Personnel Early Warning System: A Personnel Early Warning System (PEWS) is
designed to help identify and assist employees who display behavior consistent with early
indicators of certain performance and/or stress related problems and to facility any
necessary or appropriate follow-up activities before the behavior becomes detrimental to
the individual and/or the agency. Currently, we do not have a PEWS. This year we will
be researching, developing and implementing such a program.
“What do you want the Yorkville Police Department to be known for? What do
you want our Legacy to be?”
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PS 2021-25
Body Camera Program
Public Safety Committee – January 6, 2022
N/A
Majority
Approval
Public Act 101-0652, also known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and
Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act, makes changes to the Law Enforcement Officer-
Worn Body Camera Act (50 ILCS 706/10) to require all law enforcement agencies
to implement the use of body cameras.
James Jensen Chief of Police
Name Department
Summary
Public Act 101-0652, also known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today
(SAFE-T) Act, makes changes to the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act (50 ILCS
706/10) to require all law enforcement agencies to implement the use of body cameras.
Background
Effective July 1, 2021 the Illinois legislature passed Public Act 101-0652 also known as the
Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act. This act required changes to the Law
Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act (50 ILCS 706/10) to require all law enforcement agencies
to implement the use of body cameras within a prescribed timeline. The prescribed timeline as spelled
out in the act for Municipalities with a population of less than 50,000 people is January 1, 2025.
While the prescribed timeline provides four (4) years for the mandatory implementation of such
a program, it would be our desire to implement a Body Camera Program in May of 2022 or before. As
such, our intention is to educate this committee on the particulars of implementing such a program and
provide enough time for discussion as the capital outlay for such a program is high. The following items
were discussed in detail during the November 2021 Public Safety Meeting
Exhibit #1: Illinois Municipal League Officer-Worn Body Camera FACT Sheet
Exhibit #2: Body Worn Camera “Sample” Policy
Exhibit #3: Why Watchguard Body Cameras
Exhibit #4: Watchguard Body Camera Features & Specifications
Exhibit #5: Watchguard Body Camera Quote Comparison – 33 Devices
Exhibit #6: Body Worn Camera Program Additional/Unknown Costs
At our last Public Safety meeting (November 18, 2021) Deputy Chief Mikolasek reviewed the
attached exhibits and answered questions from the committee regarding our proposed body camera
program. It was our intention to come back to this committee with final options for purchase or lease
along with pricing for such programs. Please refer to Exhibit #3 (Watchguard Body Camera Quote
Comparison) for pricing.
Recommendation
Based on recent events in town, staff would recommend moving forward with the Body Camera
Program lease option (V300 PAAS). Currently, we have $50,000 budgeted for FY22. This option
spreads out the total cost over a five (5) year period which equates to approximately $29,580 per year.
If approved, staff will begin the process of implementing such a program as well as submitting for
potential grant reimbursements through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
(ILETSB). Grant reimbursements are on a first come first serve basis and not guaranteed.
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jensen, Police Chief
CC:
Date: January 6, 2022
Subject: Body Camera Program - Presentation
Attachments
Exhibit #1: Illinois Municipal League Officer-Worn Body Camera FACT Sheet
Exhibit #2: Body Worn Camera “Sample” Policy
Exhibit #3: Watchguard Body Camera Quote Comparison – 33 Devices
Exhibit #4: Motorola Solutions Quotations
SAMPLE POLICY
YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Body Worn Cameras
SUBJECT: Body Worn Cameras
EFFECTIVE DATE:
DISTRIBUTION: All Personnel
Purpose: The Yorkville Police Department is committed to creating transparency, ensuring
accountability, and enhancing public trust by effectively using body worn cameras (BWC). The BWC
system is designed to record law enforcement activity to preserve evidence used in criminal
investigations, administrative investigations, civil litigation, and disciplinary actions. The BWC system
may also be used to identify training, tactical, and policy improvements. YPD employees will maintain
and use the BWC system in accordance with the procedures outlined in this policy and department
training.
Policy: This policy provides guidelines for the use of body worn camera (BWC) devices by officers
of this department while in the performance of their duties (50 ILCS 706/10-20). This policy does not
apply to mobile audio/video recordings, interviews or interrogations conducted at any Yorkville Police
Department facility, authorized undercover operations, wiretaps or eavesdropping (concealed listening
devices). The department recognizes that the body worn camera will not capture exactly what the officer
sees and hears, or what an officer senses or experiences. The recorded images do not provide the totality
of the circumstances that drives the officer’s response to a particular situation.
This policy will be comprised of the following sections:
I. Definitions
II. Officer Privacy Expectation
III. Officer Responsibilities
IV. Activation of the Body Worn Camera
V. Cessation of Recording
VI. Surreptitious Use of The Portable Recorder
VII. Explosive Device
VIII. Prohibited Use of Portable Recorders
IX. Identification and Preservation of Recordings
X. Review of Recorded Media Files
XI. Body Worn Camera Coordinator
XII. Retention Requirements for Body-Worn Camera Recordings
XIII. Release of Audio/Video Recordings
XIV. Accidental Recordings and Deletions
XV. Supervisory Responsibilities
XVI. Public Recording of Law Enforcement
XVII. School Resource Officers
XVIII. Detectives
XIX. Training
XX. Compliance
XXI. Effective Date
I. DEFINITIONS
Officer-worn body camera or camera - An electronic camera system for creating, generating,
sending, receiving, storing, displaying and processing audiovisual recordings that may be worn
about the person of a law enforcement officer.
SAMPLE POLICY
Law enforcement-related encounter or activities - Activities in which the member is enforcing
the law, including traffic or pedestrian stops, arrests, searches, interrogations, investigations,
pursuits, crowd and traffic control, non-community caretaking interactions with an individual
while on patrol, or any other instance in which the officer is enforcing the ordinances of the
United City of Yorkville or the laws of the State of Illinois. It does not include tasks unrelated to
the investigation of a crime such as participating in town halls or other community outreach;
helping a child find his/her parents; providing death notifications; performing in-home or hospital
well-being checks on the sick, elderly or persons presumed missing; or completing paperwork
while alone or only in the presence of another law enforcement officer.
II. OFFICER PRIVACY EXPECTATION
All recordings made by officers on any department-issued device at any time, and any recording
made while acting in an official capacity of this department, regardless of ownership of the device
it was made on, shall remain the property of the Yorkville Police Department. Officers shall have
no expectation of privacy or ownership interest in the content of these recordings.
III. OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Prior to going into service, each uniformed officer (assigned a body-worn camera) will be
responsible for making sure that he/she is equipped with a body worn camera issued by this
department, and that the body worn camera is in good working order. If the body worn
camera is not in working order or the officer becomes aware of a malfunction at any time, the
officer shall promptly report the failure to his/her supervisor and obtain a functioning device
as soon as reasonably practicable pursuant to 50 ILCS 706/10-20(a)(10).
2. Uniformed officers should wear the body worn camera in a conspicuous manner or
otherwise notify persons that they are being recorded. Pursuant to 50 ILCS 706/10-20(a)(5),
the officer must provide notice of recording to any person if the person has a reasonable
expectation of privacy and proof of notice must be evident in the recording. If exigent
circumstances exist which prevent the officer from providing notice, notice must be provided
as soon as practicable.
3. Any officer assigned to a non-uniformed position may carry an approved body worn camera
at any time the officer believes that such a device may be useful. Unless conducting a lawful
recording in an authorized undercover capacity, non-uniformed officers should wear the body
worn camera in a conspicuous manner when in use or otherwise notify persons that they are
being recorded, whenever reasonably practicable.
4. When using a body worn camera, the assigned officer shall record his/her name, YPD
identification number and the current date and time at the beginning of the shift or other
period of use, regardless of whether any activity was recorded. This procedure is not required
when the recording device and related software captures the user’s unique identification and
the date and time of each recording.
5. Officers shall document the existence of a recording in any report or other official record of
the contact, including any instance where the body worn camera malfunctioned or the officer
deactivated the recording. Officers should include the reason for deactivation.
IV. ACTIVATION OF THE BODY WORN CAMERA
1. This policy is not intended to describe every possible situation in which the body worn
camera should be used, although there are many situations where its use is appropriate.
Officers should activate the recorder any time the officer believes it would be appropriate or
valuable to record an incident.
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2. Officers wearing body-worn cameras and any clothing or any indication they are law
enforcement shall have the body-worn camera turned on at all times while they are on-duty
and are responding to calls for service or engaged in law enforcement-related activities (50
ILCS 706/10-20).
Body-worn cameras should be activated in any of the following situations:
a. Any time they are on duty and responding to calls for service or engaged in law
enforcement related encounters or activities;
b. Routine calls for service prior to arriving at a dispatched call or when self-initiating a
response to a call;
c. Responding to emergency and in progress calls for service;
d. Foot and vehicle pursuits;
e. Execution of a search warrant, arrest warrant, or a consent search where the officer
is looking for a suspect or evidence;
f. High risk situations;
g. If another officer is on the scene during the search of a detainee, as appropriate and
without sacrificing officer safety position, the search should be captured on camera;
h. The initial crime scene search. Evidence Technicians processing a crime scene after the
initial response by officers, shall not activate their body worn camera while processing
the scene, unless they encounter another law enforcement activity that requires the
activation of the body worn camera.;
i. Officers working a planned event that involves traffic direction do not have to activate
their body worn camera unless they have contact with a citizen beyond normal traffic
direction.
j. Transporting a detainee or person(s) not in custody, regardless of gender and;
k. Situations where the officer reasonably believes to serve a proper purpose or any
other contact that becomes adversarial after the initial contact in a situation that would
not otherwise require recording.
3. If exigent circumstances prevent an officer from turning on a body-worn camera when
required, the camera shall be turned on as soon as practicable (50 ILCS 706/10-20).
4. Officers shall not record interactions with confidential informants unless exigent
circumstances exist or the informant has or is committing a crime (see 50 ILCS 706/10-20).
5. Officers should remain sensitive to the dignity of all individuals being recorded and unless
recording with a body-worn camera is required, exercise sound discretion to respect privacy
by discontinuing recording whenever it reasonably appears to the deputy that such privacy
may outweigh any legitimate law enforcement interest in recording. Requests by members of
the public to stop recording should be considered using this same criterion. Recording should
resume when privacy is no longer at issue unless the circumstances no longer fit the criteria
for recording.
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6. At no time is an officer expected to jeopardize his/her safety in order to activate a portable
recorder or change the recording media. However, the recorder should be activated in
situations described above as soon as reasonably practicable.
V. CESSATION OF RECORDING
1. Once activated, the portable recorder should remain on continuously until the member
reasonably believes that the member's direct participation in the incident is complete or the
situation no longer fits the criteria for activation. Recording may be stopped during
significant periods of inactivity such as report writing or other breaks from direct
participation in the incident.
2. While in the jail, the body worn camera shall continue until the Correctional Deputy and
inmate contact is completed and the block or cell door is secured and locked. At no time shall
an officer adjust, modify, or otherwise change any mute or other settings on the body-worn
camera without command approval.
3. Body-worn cameras shall be turned off when a victim, witness, confidential informant, or
community member reporting a crime requests that the camera be turned off. The request
should be captured on the recording, unless impracticable or impossible to do so. However,
an officer may continue to record or resume recording a victim, a witness or the confidential
informant if exigent circumstances exist or the officer has a reasonable articulable suspicion
that the victim, witness or confidential informant has committed or is in the process of
committing a crime. Under these circumstances, the officer should indicate on the recording
the reason for continuing to record despite the request of the victim, witness or confidential
informant (see 50 ILCS 706/10-20(a)(3)).
4. Officers shall turn off the body worn camera in locations where a reasonable expectation of
privacy exists, such as a dressing room, medical and psychiatric facility or the incident
involves the exposure of private body parts, unless required for capturing evidence or the
officer reasonably believes it to serve a proper police purpose. Reasonable attempts shall be
made to avoid recording persons other than the suspect.
5. Officers are permitted to turn off body-worn cameras while inside a patrol car equipped with
a WatchGuard In-Car Video System; however, the officer must turn on the camera upon
exiting the patrol vehicle for law-enforcement related encounters. Cameras may also be
turned off when the officer is not engaged in law enforcement-related activities or when
completing paperwork alone or while only in the presence of another member, or when inside
a correctional facility or courthouse with a camera system (see 50 ILCS 706/10-20).
6. Officers shall turn off the body worn camera during any court related manner, to include pre-
trial conferences, depositions, or any other activity in the courtroom.
7. Body worn cameras worn by department members will be deactivated upon the order of the
ranking supervisor that are involved at incident scenes that have been determined to be secure
that are an officer-involved death investigation, firearm discharge, or any other use of force
incident.
a. A scene may be considered secure when the offenders are in custody or otherwise not in
the area, medical aid has been requested/administered or fire personnel/paramedics are on
the scene, the involved officers have been identified and the incident scene has been
established.
8. Members who are assigned as perimeter security at any secured crime scene do not have to
have the body worn camera activated unless the scene assignment has a law enforcement-
related function such as crowd control and other such public interaction.
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VI. SURREPTITIOUS USE OF THE PORTABLE RECORDER
1. Illinois law prohibits any individual from surreptitiously recording any conversation in which
any party to the conversation has a reasonable belief that the conversation is private or
confidential (see 720 ILCS 5/14-2).
2. However, officers using body-worn cameras are not prohibited from recording a private
conversation if the person is provided notice of the recording and proof of that notice is
captured on the recording. If exigent circumstances exist that prevent the officer from
providing notice, notice must be provided as soon as practicable (see 50 ILCS 706/10-
20(a)(5)).
3. Officers shall not surreptitiously record another department member without a court order
unless lawfully authorized by the Chief of Police or the Chief of Police's authorized designee.
4. Officers may utilize any body worn camera in a covert mode when tactical or officer safety
needs warrant the operation of the device in that state. Once the tactical or officer safety needs
no longer exist the camera shall be returned to an overt state to include any recording indicator
lights being illuminated and/or uncovered.
VII. EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
1. Many portable recorders, including body worn cameras and audio/video transmitters, emit
radio waves that could trigger an explosive device. Therefore, these devices should not be
used where an explosive device may be present.
VIII. PROHIBITED USE OF PORTABLE RECORDERS
1. Officers are prohibited from using department-issued body worn cameras and recording
media for personal use and are prohibited from making personal copies of recordings created
while on-duty or while acting in their official capacity.
2. Officers are also prohibited from retaining recordings of activities or information obtained
while on-duty, whether the recording was created with department-issued or personally
owned recorders. Officers shall not duplicate or distribute such recordings, except for
authorized legitimate department business purposes. All such recordings shall be retained at
the Yorkville Police Department or designated storage location.
3. Officers are prohibited from using department-issued body worn cameras while
inside any courtroom or during any court proceedings unless functioning in an emergency or
exigent circumstance in response to an event or as authorized by the chief judge or their
designee.
4. Officers are prohibited from using personally owned recording devices while on-duty without
the express consent of the Shift Supervisor. Any officer who uses a personally owned
recorder for office-related activities shall comply with the provisions of this policy, including
retention and release requirements, and should notify the on-duty supervisor of such use as
soon as reasonably practicable.
5. Recordings shall not be used by any officer for the purpose of embarrassment, intimidation or
ridicule.
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IX. IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDINGS
1. To assist with identifying and preserving data and recordings, members should download, tag
or mark these in accordance with procedure and document the existence of the recording in
any related case report.
2. A member should transfer, tag or mark recordings when the member reasonably believes:
a. The recording contains evidence relevant to potential criminal, civil or administrative
matters.
b. A complainant, victim or witness has requested non-disclosure.
c. A complainant, victim or witness has not requested non-disclosure but the disclosure
of the recording may endanger the person.
d. Disclosure may be an unreasonable violation of someone’s privacy.
e. Medical or mental health information is contained.
f. Disclosure may compromise an undercover officer or confidential informant.
g. The recording or portions of the recording may be protected under the Freedom
of Information Act or the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act (5 ILCS
140/7.5; 50 ILCS 706/10-20).
3. Any time a member reasonably believes a recorded contact may be beneficial in a non-criminal
matter (e.g., a hostile contact), the member should promptly notify a supervisor of the existence
of the recording.
X. REVIEW OF RECORDED MEDIA FILES
1. The recording member and supervisor are prohibited from redacting, labelling, duplicating, or
altering the recording (50 ILCS 706/10-20).
2. When preparing written reports, members should review their recordings, and use them as a
resource. However, members shall not retain personal copies of recordings. Members should
not use the fact that a recording was made as a reason to write a less-detailed report.
Members shall indicate in their report if a recording was made and if it was reviewed or not
prior to completing the report.
3. Supervisors are authorized to review relevant recordings any time they are investigating
alleged misconduct or reports of meritorious conduct or whenever such recordings would be
beneficial in reviewing a member’s performance.
4. The supervisor of the recording member shall document in the report or other documentation
if the supervisor or the recording member reviewed body-worn camera recordings prior to
completing the report or other documentation.
5. No member shall have access to or review the member's own body-worn camera recordings
or the body-worn camera recordings of another officer prior to completing reports or other
documentation when the member:
a. Has been involved in or is a witness to an officer-involved shooting, use of deadly
Force incident, or use of force incident resulting in great bodily harm.
b. Is ordered to write a report in response to or during the investigation of a misconduct
complaint against the member.
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6. If the member prepares a report related to the circumstances listed above, subject to a
supervisor’s approval, a member may file a supplemental report after viewing body-worn
camera recordings. The member shall document in the supplemental report that the member
reviewed recordings (50 ILCS 706/10-20). Recorded files may also be reviewed:
a. Upon approval by a supervisor, by any member of the Department who is participating
in an official investigation, such as a personnel complaint, administrative investigation,
or criminal investigation.
b. Pursuant to lawful process or by court personnel who are otherwise authorized to
review evidence in a related case.
c. By media personnel with permission of the Chief of Police or the authorized designee.
d. In compliance with a public records request, if permitted, and in accordance with the
Records Policy – 802.
7. All recordings should be reviewed by the Records Supervisor prior to public release (see the
Records Policy - 802). Recordings that unreasonably violate a person’s privacy or sense of
dignity should not be publicly released unless disclosure is required by law or order of the
court.
XI. BODY WORN CAMERA COORDINATOR
1. The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should designate a coordinator responsible for
(50 ILCS 706/10-20):
a. Identifying members who are assigned body worn cameras, to include all trained
uniformed and non-uniformed members, who take part in street duties, including sworn
officers, detectives, school resource officers and sworn supervisors who are not assigned
to in-station administrative duties.
b. Identifying members permitted to access recordings in order to redact, label, or
duplicate recordings.
c. Ensuring body worn cameras acquired on or after July 1, 2015, are equipped with pre-
event recording of least the 30 seconds prior to camera activation and are capable of
recording for a period of at least 10 hours.
d. Establishing procedures for:
1. The care and maintenance of body worn cameras, including reasonable efforts
to be made by supervisors to correct or repair body-worn camera equipment
upon notice from a member experiencing technical difficulties, failures, or
problems with the equipment.
2. Compliance with the Law Enforcement Officer Worn Body Camera Act and
guidelines established by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards
Board (ILETSB) for the use of body-worn cameras.
3. Security of recordings including access controls.
4. Redacting, labeling, and duplicating recordings.
5. Supervisor and member review of recordings.
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e. Providing an annual report to the ILETSB pursuant to 50 ILCS 706/10-25.
f. Ensuring the Department uses authorized body-worn camera recording media (50
ILCS 706/10-10).
g. Designating members permitted to redact, label, or duplicate recordings (50 ILCS
706/10-20).
h. Ensure members are properly trained in the use of body worn cameras prior to being
assigned a camera.
i. Additional training and program assessment may be required at periodic intervals to ensure
the continued effective use and operation of the equipment, proper calibration and
performance, and to incorporate changes, updates, or other revisions in policy and
equipment.
j. Annually the Body Worn Camera Coordinator will review agency compliance with this
policy, the performance of hardware and software as well as the overall performance of the
video evidence program. A report will be submitted to the Chief of Police detailing any
problems, deficiencies or anticipated needs. This report will be completed for each
preceding calendar year during the first quarter of the subsequent year.
XII. RETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR BODY-WORN CAMERA RECORDINGS
1. Recordings made on body-worn cameras shall be retained for 90 days. Recordings shall not
be altered, erased, or destroyed prior to the expiration of the 90-day storage period. In the
event any recording is altered, erased, or destroyed prior to the expiration of the 90-day
storage period, the Chief of Police shall maintain a written record including the name of the
individual who made such alteration, erasure, or destruction, and the reason for any such
alteration, erasure, or destruction for one year (50 ILCS 706/10-20).
2. After the 90-day storage period, recordings must be destroyed unless any of the following
occur (50 ILCS 706/10-20):
a. A formal or informal complaint has been filed.
b. The officer discharged a firearm or used force during the encounter.
c. Death or great bodily harm occurred to any person in the recording.
d. The encounter resulted in a detention or arrest other than a traffic stop resulting in
only a minor traffic offense or a petty offense with a fine of more than $1,000.
e. The officer is the subject of an internal investigation or otherwise being investigated
for possible misconduct.
f. The supervisor of the officer, prosecutor, defendant, or court determines that the
encounter has evidentiary value in a criminal prosecution.
k. The recording officer requests that the video be retained for official purposes related
to the officer’s official duties.
3. Under these circumstances, the recording of the encounter shall not be altered or destroyed
for two years. If the recording is used in a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, the
recording shall not be destroyed except upon a final disposition and order from the court.
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4. Recordings may be retained any time a supervisor designates the recording for training
purposes and may be viewed by officers, in the presence of a supervisor or training instructor,
for the purposes of instruction, training, or ensuring compliance with department policies.
XIII. RELEASE OF AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDINGS
1. Requests for the release of audio/video recordings shall be processed in accordance with the
Freedom of Information Act, Records Policy – 802, and all applicable laws. Requests for the
release of audio/video recordings are set by the State of Illinois Law Enforcement Body
Worn Camera Act (50 ILCS 706/10-20). The State of Illinois Law Enforcement Body Worn
Camera Act as well as the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5/ILCS 140/6(a)) will be
adhered to when completing any request for the release of audio/video recordings. The State
of Illinois Law Enforcement Body Worn Camera Act (attachment A) and the Illinois
Freedom of Information Act (attachment B) are all attached in this section.
XIV. ACCIDENTAL RECORDINGS AND DELETIONS
1. In the event of an accidental activation of the body worn camera during non-enforcement or
non-investigative activities or in a situation where a reasonable expectation of employee
privacy exists, officers shall request via an email to the Deputy Chief of Support Services a
request to have the video deleted. Recordings deemed by the Deputy Chief of Support
Services to hold no official purpose shall be deleted.
XV. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supervisors shall ensure officers equipped with body worn cameras utilize them in
accordance to policy and training.
2. When a supervisor becomes aware that a recorded incident has the propensity to generate
community interest, the supervisor shall review only those recordings relevant to their
investigative scope and conduct further investigation that he/she deems appropriate. The
supervisor is responsible for forwarding the information via the chain of command.
3. Monthly, supervisors will randomly review 4 recordings pertaining to subordinates under
his/her responsibility to ensure that the equipment is operating properly and that officers are
using the cameras appropriately and in accordance with policy and training. Supervisors shall
document their review on a Camera Supervisor Review form. Completed forms will be
included in the shift/unit monthly report.
4. Recordings may not be reviewed indiscriminately for disciplinary purposes. Recordings will
be reviewed when a complaint of misconduct has been made or discovered, or as part of the
supervisory use of force or resisting/obstructing review.
5. Supervisors shall identify any areas in which additional training or guidance is required.
6. Recordings shall not be used to prepare performance evaluations, unless used for the purpose
of correcting substandard employee performance that was brought to the supervisor’s
attention.
7. In general, minor infractions and minor deviations from department policy observed through
review of the recordings will not be subject to the disciplinary process and will be treated as a
training opportunity.
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XVI. PUBLIC RECORDING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
1. No officer may hinder or prohibit any person recording a law enforcement officer in the
performance of his/her duties in a public place or in a circumstance where the officer has no
reasonable expectation of privacy.
2. The unlawful confiscation or destruction of the recording medium of a person who is not a
law enforcement officer may result in discipline or other penalties.
XVII. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
1. The Yorkville Police Department recognizes that the duties and working environment for
School Resource Officers (SRO) are unique within law enforcement. It is recognized that
SRO's are required to maintain school safety while keeping the sanctity of the learning
environment that the school provides. SRO's are expected to continuously build trusting
relationships with students and staff. They also often have impromptu interventions with
students to deescalate arguments and/ or conflicts. It is with this understanding that the
Yorkville Police Department provides special regulations to SRO's on their use of Body
Worn Cameras (BWC), while remaining in compliance with state law.
a. The BWC shall be activated in any of the following situations:
1. When summoned by any individual to respond to an incident where it is likely that a
law enforcement-related activity will occur.
2. Any self-initiated activity where it is previously known or facts develop that a
custodial arrest will be made or a law enforcement-related activity will occur.
3. Any self-initiated activity where it is previously known or facts develop that the
questioning/investigation will be used later in criminal charges.
4. When feasible an SRO shall activate the BWC when the contact becomes adversarial,
the subject exhibits unusual or aggressive behavior, or circumstances indicate that an
internal complaint will likely be filed.
2. If exigent circumstances prevent an SRO from turning on a BWC when required, the BWC
shall be activated as soon as practicable.
3. If an incident is recorded on a BWC, the principal of the school shall be notified of the
incident/ recording.
4. It is also recognized that SRO's often have conversations with students/staff that are unrelated
to the investigation of a crime and fall under the definition of a community caretaking
function. It is not appropriate to record these conversations as it diminishes the trust between
the individual and the SRO.
XVIII. DETECTIVES
1. Detectives who are assigned a body worn camera will operate/activate the camera in the same
manner as other Department members as outlined in this policy. Detectives shall activate the
camera at all times they are conducting initial or follow-up investigations where there is
contact between members of the department and the public.
2. Department members will adhere to the recording rules outlined in Public Act 099-0882 (725
ILCS 5/103-2.1) of the State of Illinois for interviews/interrogations with individuals in
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custody that are conducted inside the police facility. Such interrogations/interviews will be
conducted in interview rooms that are equipped with audio/visual recording capabilities.
3. Witnesses, victims and community members reporting a crime can request the camera be
turned off, but the request should be captured on the recording.
XIX. TRAINING
1. Each officer shall complete training on this policy and any procedures prior to use and
deployment of the body worn cameras. The training coordinator shall maintain a record of all
officers completing this training. Updates and ongoing training shall occur as needed.
Officers shall direct any questions or training needs related to officer-worn body cameras to
their immediate supervisor.
XX. COMPLIANCE
It is the responsibility of all Officers, Supervisors, and Administrative Personnel to comply with
all sections of this directive. This Policy supersedes all previous written and unwritten policies and
procedures of the Yorkville Police Department on the above subject.
XXI. EFFECTIVE DATE
This policy shall be effective as of:
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Year 2 (FY23): $29,595 Year 2 (FY23) w/Grant: $23,687
Year 3 (FY24): $29,595 Year 3 (FY24) w/Grant: $23,687
Year 4 (FY25): $29,595 Year 4 (FY25) w/Grant: $23,687
Year 5 (FY26): $29,595 Year 5 (FY26) w/Grant: $23,687
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