West Carrollton Police Department
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Integrity - We hold ourselves
accountable and demand the
highest level of ethical and moral
standards from all. We are role
models, acting with courage and
building trust within the
organization and the community.
Honesty - We value
uncompromised honesty in every
aspect of our careers and our
department. We shall maintain
objectivity, openness, fairness,
and responsibility when dealing
with all members of the public.
Accountability - We are
individually and collectively
accountable to both internal and
external stakeholders. We are
competent, responsible, and
dedicated to providing effective
and efficient services.
Professionalism - We treat
everyone with courtesy and
respect. We understand that our
appearance, words, and
demeanor contribute to the
public’s confidence in us. We are
responsive to the community, and
deliver services promptly and
efficiently.
Guiding Principles
WCPD PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency 911
Dispatch 937.859.3688
Records 937.859.7465
Police Administration 937.847.4668
Tip Line 937.859.7497
Fax 937.847.6068
www.westcarrollton.org/departments/police-department/
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Word from the Chief.….……………………………………………………………………………………………3
Police Administration..…………………………………………………………………………………………….4
Spotlight…..……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………....5
Organizational Chart…….………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Employee Awards……..………………………………………………………………………………………….….7
Citizens Police Academy….……..………………………………………………………………………….…....8
Community Outreach….....……………………………………………………………………………………….9
Five Year Activity.…….……………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Traffic Enforcement.……………………………………………………………………………………………….12
Bias Based Policing…...……………….……………………………………………………………………………13
Internal Investigations…….………………………………………………………………………………………14
Training Report…………...………………………………………………………………………………………….15
Accreditation Update.…………………………………………………………………………………………….16
The Mission of the
West Carrollton Police
Department is to
provide excellent
service through
leadership and
partnership with the
community.
MISSION
STATEMENT
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A Word from the Chief
report is to provide you with an update on some of the accomplishments, growth, and goals that have
taken place over the past year. More importantly, the purpose with this report is to provide you, our
engagement. I view the commitment we
demonstrated to our community, our profession, our families, and each other, as our greatest
accomplishment. As you can see throughout this report, WCPD has worked hard to meet our goals and
o be a challenging year for many reasons and just as in the past, the
members of WCPD and our community rose to the challenge.
. This, no doubt,
our department.
West Carrollton police personnel display outstanding performance in a variety o
viding the highest quality police services to our
in our community. We strive
promote i
this for granted. We
understand the great responsibility the public has entrusted to this departm
this city and the men and women of the West Carrollton Police Department with great pride,
Sincerely,
Douglas M. Woodard
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Police Administration
2022 saw the completion of two educational leadership
programs for two of our police administrators. First, Deputy
Chief Wessling graduated from the FBI National Academy in
Quantico, Virginia. The National Police Academy selects law
enforcement professionals, with proven records, from all of
over the country and internationally, for ten weeks of
communication, leadership, and fitness training.
Deputy Chief Wessling was part of the 281st session of the
National Academy. This session consisted of men and women
from 45 states and the District of Columbia. The class also
included members of law enforcement agencies from 32
countries, five military organizations, and six federal and
civilian agencies. In total there were 269 graduates for the
session.
This year also saw the graduation of Sergeant Nathan Biggs
from law enforcement’s CLEE Program. CLEE consists of 14
months of self-study, in-residence classes, written tests, case
studies, and extensive book readings. CLEE stands for
Certified Law Enforcement Executive and is a program for
police officers (sergeant and higher rank) who are at the
executive level or who wish to progress to executive levels in
their agency. The CLEE program is equivalent to a master's
degree in law enforcement. Upon successful completion,
officers must re-certify every three years.
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Officer Spotlight: SRO Maureen Flaute
In August 2022, Officer Maureen (Mo) Flaute became
the newest School Resource Officer
for West Carrollton High School. Officer Flaute brings 30 years of law enforcement
experience to the halls of W
CHS. She first beca
me a sworn officer in 1993 and eventually
landed in West Carrollton in 2007.
Officer Flaute has enjoyed many roles during her tenure with West Carrollton
Police.
From Field Training Officer to Public Information Officer, she has done a little bit of
ever
ything. Taking on the challenge of SRO has been something she has wanted to do for
quite
a while. Although the position has come with its challenges, so far she has really
enjoyed it.
She is excited to be learning new concepts in a new environment and being a
role model for our kids
.
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In
In Memoriam
In 2022, we mourned the passing of Patrick J. McCoy. Although
Officer McCoy had only been with us a short time before his
sudden passing in April, he left a deep impact on our hearts.
Never one to shy away from lending a hand, Officer McCoy was
the epitome of a cop’s cop. His big personality and friendly
smile made you feel as if you had known him for years.
In honor of Officer McCoy, a departmental award was created
for a City of West Carrollton employee for a specific act, series of
acts, or conduct, which is considered to be outstanding. The act
or conduct that was exhibited directly contributed to the safety
and/or well-being of the public or fellow employee(s). The first
recipients of this award were city service workers: Billy
Branham, Matt Gustin, Nick Kolb, and Todd Pemberton. These
four gentlemen were able to provide life saving measures to a
fellow city worker when, while picking up trash, a glass table
broke and severed the worker’s artery.
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Employee Awards
Officer of the Year
Zach Taylor
Department
Commendation
Officer Josh Labensky
Perfect Attendance
Det. Scott Lawson
Sgt. Jeremy Branham
Admin Assistant Teresa Eitel
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Citizens Police Academy
Citizens Police Academy returned in 2022 after taking some time
off because of Covid 19. This year’s academy was number sixteen
for the department.
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West Carrollton
Police Department
values the
relationships that
are formed within
the community.
Keeping these
relationships strong
is vital to quality
policing and to
keeping citizens
confident in their
police department.
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ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP
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WCPD Five Year Activity Report
CRIMINAL OFFENSES 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Assault 126 139 99 116 133
Burglary 61 49 34 41 32
Domestic Violence 124 107 110 102 93
Fraud 57 62 59 96 65
Homicide 1 0 1 0 0
Sex Offenses 17 20 21 18 22
Robbery 3 13 7 4 2
Theft/Auto Theft 211 196 170 225 187
CRASHES
Total Crashes 336 351 290 376 334
Fatal 1 0 2 0 0
Injury 70 68 57 62 57
Property Damage 265 283 231 314 277
TRAFFIC / CRIMINAL
Adult Charges 2402 1412 1320 1336 1221
Traffic 1700 970 942 911 813
Criminal 702 442 378 425 408
Juvenile Charges 163 118 47 70 82
Traffic 29 21 20 14 16
Criminal 134 97 27 56 66
Reports
1858
1744
1521
1745
1709
Calls for Service 9378 9018 8223 8334 8744
Officer Initiated Activity 8631 6647 5129 4472 5909
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Traffic Enforcement
In the interest of maintaining a safe community and safe neighborhoods, the West Carrollton Police
Department places an importance on traffic enforcement. Speeding, the running of stop signs, or other
types of traffic violations comprise a large portion of the criminal complaints that the department
receives from our citizens. The department addresses these complaints through our various
enforcement activities throughout the year.
The total number of traffic charges for 2022 are represented in the chart below:
Month
Speed
Red Light /
Stop Sign
Seat Belt OVI OL Other
Total
January 2 2 0 4 18 25 51
February 7 6 0 5 17 12 47
March 24 9 2 4 25 19 83
April 12 3 0 2 24 16 57
May 8 6 0 6 18 28 66
June 17 1 0 5 32 34 89
July 22 3 1 6 18 13 63
August 38 3 3 8 24 21 97
September 14 9 1 6 15 17 62
October 11 7 2 9 27 14 70
November 18 7 1 6 16 26 74
December 8 5 0 10 22 21 66
TOTALS 181 61 10 71 256 246 825
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Bias Based Policing
The department follows a bias-based policing policy that was originally instituted in 2000. This policy
covers traffic stops, field contacts, arrests, searches, and seizures. Stops based solely upon the basis of
race, ethnic origin, gender, age, or income status by any member of the department is strictly prohibited.
In addition, the department does not ask drivers to search their vehicles unless the request is based
upon probable cause, lawful arrest, or inventory. The department does not advocate requests to search
vehicles as a drug interdiction technique.
The department has a monthly and quarterly reporting system, which are reviewed by the Chief, Deputy
Chief, and Sergeants in an attempt to identify potential trends by each individual officer or shift.
Monthly reports are also provided to the local chapter of the NAACP. Training on bias-based policing is
conducted on an annual basis. The charts below give a breakdown of the 2022 statistics:
1134
707
2
Gender
Male Female Unknown
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
White
Black Hispanic Asian
Native
American
Other
Ethnic Origin
457
13
856
517
Reason for Contact
Arrests Suspicious Moving Equipment
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Internal Investigations
The internal affairs policies of the West Carrollton Police Department ensures that the professional
conduct by the members of the department is maintained through fair and impartial investigations of
alleged misconduct. Every complaint against a member of the West Carrollton Police Department,
whether formal or informal, will be investigated to the extent required by the nature and type of
complaint. An investigation will occur if the complaint was received anonymously, or otherwise, and
whether it is from an internal or external sources.
The police department also completes incident reviews. An incident review will automatically be
conducted on any incident in which there was a use of force or vehicle pursuit. The review will be for the
purpose of ascertaining compliance with all appropriate policies and procedures by the officers involved
in an incident.
Internal Investigations –
There were 2 internal investigations during
2022. As a result of the investigations, the
action taken is represented in the following
chart.
Incident Reviews –
Officers must complete a Use of Force/Response to Resistance Report if they use any type of force on a
subject. They must also complete this report if someone claims or displays any injury while in custody of
an officer. Force may include: the officer pointing their
service weapon at the subject, using intermediate weapons
such as the taser, or even the use of deadly force. There
were a total of 25 incident reviews for 2022. Some of these
events required the officers to respond in various manners
due to the different levels of resistance they encountered.
For example, an officer may not be able to bring a subject
under control using physical strength and skill, so they may
need to progress to the deployment of the taser. Therefore,
the total number of Incident Reviews completed will not
equal the sum of the listed categories. A breakdown of the
type of incidents is represented in the following chart.
The majority of the department’s response to resistance
incidents occurred between 2100 and 0300 hours and
usually involved a suspect that is under the influence of
drugs and/or alcohol.
TYPE OF COMPLAINT FINDINGS
2 – Policy Violations
(2) Documented Verbal
Reprimands
No. Type of Force
6
Restraining Holds
5 Takedowns
8 Display of Firearm
3 ECD Discharge
7 Other Force Type Used
4 Empty Handed Technique
1 Chemical Agent/Spray
6 Balance Displacement
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Department Training Report
The Training Unit of the West Carrollton Police Department strives to provide all members with
continuous and updated training throughout the year. Over the course of time many local, state, and
federal laws are added, updated, or changed. These new laws require that the officers of the West
Carrollton Police Department are continuously trained in order to stay current with the changing legal
system. There are also many aspects of the job duties and responsibilities that are affected by new laws
or procedures. The types of training each member of the department receives are broken down into the
following formats:
Roll-Call Training: The department utilizes Roll-Call Training to cover topics that normally do not require
classroom or practical instruction. Roll-Call Training is generally conducted by shift sergeants, or subject
matter instructors utilizing PowerPoints, online resources, or outside training documents that are
prepared by the agency instructor. Roll-Call Training can last as little as fifteen minutes up to an hour,
and is conducted at shift change with a small group of officers over a few days period.
In-Service Training: In-Service Training is conducted at the police department and also covers a wide
variety of topics. This type of training is usually conducted by various members of the department who
are certified as subject matter instructors and can last from one half hour to eight hours. In-service
Training was also accomplished through the use of Police One Academy which provides a broad variety
of training topics that can be conducted individually while an officer is on-duty and at the individual
officer’s pace.
Outside Agency Training: There are several specialized schools and other locations that the department
utilizes for this type of training. Some of these locations include: the Ohio Peace Officers Training
Academy, Butler Technical Institute, Miami Valley Communications Council, Miami Valley Risk
Management Association, the Tactical Crime Suppression Unit, Taser International, Police Executives
Leadership College, and Certified Law Enforcement Executive.
Outside Agency Training usually lasts from one day to three weeks and covers a variety of topics
including Traffic Accident Investigation, Instructors School, Advanced Leadership Training, Advanced
Detection and Prosecution of Impaired Drivers, Evidence Technician School, Sex Crimes, Interview and
Interrogation, Long Term Criminal Investigations, Financial Forensic Techniques, Internet Safety, Traffic
Crash Reconstruction, Death Investigation, Hostage Negotiations, Firearms Instructor, Court Room
Testimony, Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigation, Records Retention and Management, and Legal
Update.
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Accreditation Update
The accreditation process is a voluntary program for law enforcement agencies in a joint effort of the
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), and four major law
enforcement executive membership associations: The International Association of Chiefs of Police, The
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, The National Sheriff’s Association, and The
Police Executive Research Forum. The Commission was formed in 1979 to establish a body of standards
designed to increase law enforcement agency capabilities to prevent/control crime, increase agency
effectiveness/efficiency in the delivery of law enforcement services, increase cooperation/coordination
with other law enforcement agencies and with other agencies of the criminal justice system, and to
increase citizen/employee confidence in the goals, objectives, policies, and practices of the agency. In
addition, the Commission was formed to develop a process that provides law enforcement agencies an
opportunity to voluntarily demonstrate that they meet an established set of professional standards.
Our police department, under the direction of our Accreditation Manager Sgt. Nathan Biggs,
continuously performs file maintenance procedures as well as completes numerous and lengthy reports
in order to comply with the CALEA standards. In March of 2022, the department achieved its 10
th
CALEA
re-accreditation certificate after attending the spring CALEA Conference located in Orlando, Florida.
During the conference, Chief Woodard and the accreditation team attended a hearing before the CALEA
Commissioners to review the site-based assessment report written by the CALEA Assessors who
reviewed the agency over a three-day assessment in November of 2021. The CALEA Commissioners
voted to approve the re-accreditation of the West Carrollton Police Department.
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