State of the MBTA Transit Police Superintendent of Police Richard Sullivan July 25, 2016

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1 Superintendent of Police Richard Sullivan July 25, 2016

2 Key Facts: MBTA Transit Police Created in 1968 (ch. 664 as amended) Jurisdiction within the 176 municipalities that comprise the MBTA district Full police powers on and off MBTA property 261 sworn officers, 272 total headcount Top 10 largest police forces in Massachusetts 1 of only 2 truly multi modal Police Agencies in the US. (other being SEPTA) $26.4 million operating budget (FY17) $25.1m for wages $0.5m for materials & supplies $0.6 for services *Reaves, Brian: Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, Bureau of Justice Statistics 2

3 MBTA Transit Police Command Staff since November 2015 Chief Kenneth Green 25-year veteran of MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan 21 year veteran of MBTA Transit Police Deputy Chief Preston Horton Patrol Division Commander MBTA Transit police officer since 1998 Chief Green Deputy Chief Gloria-Andrews Ward Administrative Services Division Commander MBTA Transit police officer since 1983 Deputy Chief Horton Deputy Chief Andrews-Ward 3

4 New Transit Police Patrol Plan: Implemented March 2016 Three districts Central, North & South subdivided into sectors. Bulk of patrol force deployed to mirror ridership and system needs. Multiple advantages over old patrol plan o o o o o Geographic contiguity Resource efficient Customer-focuses Trend driven Less reliant on overtime 4

5 New Patrol Plan: Early and Meaningful Results Police OT expense down significantly vs. same period last year *Part I crimes include homicide, rape/assault to rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, auto theft, and arson Source: MBTA Internal Data 5

6 Transit police have made strides in controlling OT expense, with further reductions projected for FY17 ($M) FY15 FY16^ FY17P Wages $17.9 $18.9 $21.0 Overtime $8.6 $7.6 $4.2 Total labor $26.5 $26.5 $25.2 Materials and supplies $0.5 $0.6 $0.6 Services $0.6 $0.4 $0.6 Non-labor costs $1.1 $1.0 $1.2 Total operating expense $27.5 $27.4 $26.4 Labor fringe* (not included in police budget) Fully-loaded operating expense $12.7 $12.6 $11.6 $40.2 $40.0 $38.0 *Authority-wide fringe rate edited to reflect police pension applied to total labor costs: FY15: 47.8%; FY16: 47.6%; FY17: 46.2% ^2016 results have not yet been finalized 6

7 System Wide Crime Stats YTD Part I Crime (January 1st - July 11th) Offense Raw # %Change Homicide % Rape/Assault to Rape % Robbery % Agg. Assault % Burglary % Larceny % Auto Theft % Arson to 3 Total % Fare Evasion % During the time frame of (March,April, May & June) Transit Police has cut overtime 33% July 25,

8 New Initiatives: Predictive Policing Re-engaged with law enforcement partners Detective assigned full time to the FBI JTTF Police officer assigned full time to BPD Youth Violence Strike Force Daily intelligence sharing with the BRIC/CFC Created a Juvenile Service Section Placed adequate resources to address youth population on the MBTA Instituted Juvenile Mediation Program Created Crime Suppression Team Consists of plainclothes officers and uniformed bicycle officers Established Point of Entry Policing 8

9 New Initiatives: Community Partnerships/Outreach Community Engagement with Boston Clergy, Neighborhood Associations, Elected Officials, Civic Leaders, Community Members etc. Added emphasis on youth/police relationships Targeted recruitment efforts directed at minority population in an attempt for a more diverse police department Solicit input from riding public regarding TPD enforcement actions 9

10 New Initiatives: Improved Training All TPD personnel undergoing active shooter training based on the most recent tactics/lessons learned. (Transit Specific) All TPD personnel undergoing training in best methods and strategies of deescalation tactics. Long Rifle Patrol program being implemented 10

11 MBTA Transit Police Department facebook.com/mbtatransitpolice 11