Welcome From Captain Daniel Howard

Dear Citizens,

Welcome to the First District! Our officers continue to work with citizens to decrease crime in the District. With your help, we’ve seen overall crime reduced in the District during the last three years. We recognize, however, that there are still issues that need to be resolved. We will continue to work to watch any problems in the District. I also encourage you to call police if you notice any problems in your neighborhood. We look forward to continuing to work with the citizens and businesses in District One.

Sincerely,

Captain Daniel Howard
Commander, District One

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Public Affairs Meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. at various locations in the District. For more information on neighborhood meetings, see the link on this page.

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Requesting a Community Outreach Officer
If you would like to request an officer to visit your school or special event for an informational presentation, please send an email to the District’s Community Outreach Officer.

2009 Officer of the Year- Police Officer Gregory Klipsch

2010 Officer Awards

January - Police Officer of the Month Shaviste Grandberry
Officer Grandberry received a call for a Robbery in progress. He responded to the area and saw the two suspect attempted to rob the business. The suspects saw Officer Grandberry and ran to the back of the business. Both suspects were eventually taken into custody. The Circuit Attorney’s Office issued warrants against both suspects.

February – Police Officer of the Month Gregory Klipsch
Officer Klipsch was recognized as Officer of the Month as a result of an impressive four-day period from February 17-20. During one incident, the officer stopped a pedestrian for questioning. Officer Klipsch’s investigation led to the Circuit Attorney’s office issuing 14 warrants against the suspect. Officer Klipsch also stopped a vehicle and discovered the driver of the car was in possession of heroin. During another incident, Officer Klipsch discovered an individual who was in possession of crack cocaine and marijuana. Warrants were issued against the suspect.

March – Police Officers of the Month Christina Widbin and Hammad Ahmad
Officers Widbin and Ahmad made 18 arrests resulting in 70 charges during the month of March. One arrest resulted in an individual wanted for a Burglary and Felony Stealing being taken into custody. The officers also answered 365 radio calls throughout the month. Though both are young officers, their hard work and dedication make the district a better place for those that live and work there.

April – Police Officers of the Month James Wilcox and Jason Flanery
Officers Wilcox and Flanery made 36 arrests in April which resulted in 74 charges including four drug-related arrests, three weapon charges and five stolen property charges. One of their investigations into railroad property theft led to warrants being issued for 1st Degree Property Damage, Stealing and Trespassing.

June – Police Officers of the Month James Wilcox and Jason Flanery
Officers Wilcox and Flanery made several outstanding arrests in June. Their arrests resulted in warrants being issued for 1st Degree Burglary, Kidnapping, 1st Degree Robbery, 2nd Degree Assault, Sexual Misconduct and Drug Charges. The officers handled 426 calls and made 25 arrests resulting in 14 felony, 6 misdemeanor and 24 city charges.