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TITLE:

Security Report

PURPOSE:

The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) security report ensures security-related information is publicly communicated to enhance the security of our

customers and the protection of Metro employees. This security report willaddress and compare the 4th quarter crime data from 2011 to the 4th quartercrime data of 2010. In addition, crime information is also provided for the entirecalendar year of 2011.

DESCRIPTION:

Security information is directly linked to the WMATA goal of: Create asafety culture.

FUNDING IMPACT:

RECOMMENDATION:

None

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Board Action/Information Summary

Action Information MEAD Number: Resolution:

Define current or potential funding impact, including source of reimbursablefunds.

Project Manager: Chief Michael Taborn

ProjectDepartment/Office:

Metro Transit Police Department / MTPD

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Security Report

Safety and Security Committee

March 8, 2012

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Autho

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Highlights2011 January - December

16% reduction in Part I Crimes

1,922 arrests

7,020 criminal/civil citations for fare evasionand public conduct violations

27% reduction in bus operator assaults(Reduced 90 to 66 assaults)

The probability of being a victim of a Part Icrime in the Metrorail system is 5.61 per millionriders

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Why was crime reduced in 2011?

MetroStat

Outstanding efforts on thepart of MTPD Members

Public awareness

Technology and equipment

Partnerships with local law enforcementPage 9 of 68


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Part I Crime Rate - 4th QuarterComparison by Mode/Location

2011: Fourth Quarter (Q4

Metrobus crime down, belowyear

Seasonal decrease in parkingcrime, below last year

Rate increased because ofincrease in enforcement

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rimes/millionriders

Crimes/millionriders

Crimes/millionriders

Q4 2010 Q4 2011 Tren

Metrobus 1.10 .57

Q4 2010 Q4 2011 Tren

Metrorail 6.02 7.07

Q4 2010 Q4 2011 Trend

Parking 3.20 1.80

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Part I Crime Against Persons

Crimes Against Person Type Oct-Dec

2010

Oct-Dec

2011

Trend

RobberySnatch 134 138

Force &

Violence70 65

Armed 33 27

Pickpocket 21 36

Fear 6 10

Aggravated Assault 37 24

Rape 1 0

Homicide* 0 1No

change

Actions

Crime Suppression Teamsarrested a large number ofrobbery offenders

Instituted high visibility patro

near shopping districts

Conducted 40 targeted busenforcement events

In October 2011, a homicide occurred on a Metrobus. Per DC law, the crime waseported to the FBI by the DC Police Department. Video provided by Metro clearlyentified two individuals as persons of interest who were subsequently arrested.

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Part I Crimes Against Property

Crimes Against

Property

Type Oct-Dec

2010

Oct-Dec

2011

Trend

Larceny From Auto(includes parts/

access.)

103 86

Bicycle 40 77

From Building 1 0

Other 31 32

Auto Theft/Attempts 49 15

Burglary2 1

Arson0 0

No

change

Actions

Parking Watch

Crime Suppression Teamsarrested a large number ofoffenders stealing bikes

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Top Ten Metrorail Stations - System Wide2011 Part I Crime

Metrorail StationTotal

Part I CrimePart I

Arrests

1. Deanwood 67 6

2. Anacostia 64 14

3. LEnfant Plaza 63 27

4. Suitland 60 4

5. College Park 55 4

6. Largo Town Center 53 3

7. Southern Avenue 52 4

8. Minnesota Avenue 51 11

9. Gallery Place 46 14

10. Greenbelt 46 4

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Top Ten Metrorail Stations District of Columb2011 Part I Crime

Metrorail Station

Total

Part I Crime

Part I

Arrests

1. Deanwood 67 6

2. Anacostia 64 14

2. LEnfant Plaza 63 27

4. Minnesota Avenue 51 11

5. Gallery Place 46 14

6. Rhode Island Avenue 45 167. Takoma Park 38 8

8. Stadium Armory 37 8

9. Benning Road 34 16

10. Metro Center 32 2

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Top Ten Metrorail Stations - Maryland2011 Part I Crime


Part I CrimePart I

Arrests

1. Suitland 60 4

2. College Park 55 4

3. Largo Town Center 53 3

4. Southern Avenue 52 4

5. Greenbelt 46 4

6. Capitol Heights 45 8

7. West Hyattsville 41 5

8. New Carrollton 38 9

9. Grosvenor 31 2

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Top Ten Metrorail Stations - Virginia2011 Part I Crime


Part I Crime

Part I

Arrests1. Franconia/Springfield 32 1

2. Vienna 25 1

3. West Falls Church 19 2

4. Dunn Loring 14 0

5. East Falls Church 14 1

6. Braddock Road 10 1

7. Rosslyn 9 1

7. Huntington 8 0

8. Ballston 5 1

9. King Street 4 0

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Cherry Blossoms Operations Plan

preparation for 100th anniversarycelebration. Leave is restricted toaccommodate necessary complement ofpolice officers

Bus SAFE partnership with TSA, modeledon Rail SAFE events in cooperation withlocal, state and federal law enforcement

Spring Initiatives

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MTPD Customer Meet and Greets

Customers Voice

Concerns andCommendations

Youth disruptions

and inconsiderate

behavior

Additional police

patrols and cameras

in parking garages

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Appendix

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MTPD Part I Crime Report5 Year Comparison Annual

Part I Crime 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Aggravated Assault 106 92 94 136 108

Burglary 5 2 0 5 1

Homicide *1 0 *1 *1 *1

Larceny 739 864 811 925 791

Motor Vehicle Theft 166 181 152 129 83

Attempt Motor Vehicle Theft 117 101 79 65 43

Rape/Sexual Offenses 1 0 1 3 1

Robbery 445 581 894 1,007 871

Total 1,580 1,821 2,032 2,270 1,898

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