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MESSAGE FROM
THE CHIEF
CHIEF OF POLICE
Eric Gieseke
Sergeants
Dan Athmann, Inves ga on Sergeant
Dan Anderson, Patrol Sergeant
Rory Bochniak, Sta Sergeant
Rich Flaten, Patrol Sergeant
Patrick Gast, Inves ga on Sergeant
Bentley Jackson, Patrol Sergeant (re red 7-26-13)
Shawn Mahaney, Patrol Sergeant (re red 12-31-13)
Jeremiah Mahler, Patrol Sergeant
Ocers
Steve Adrian, Inves gator (re red 01-31-13)
Joe Ainslie, Patrol Ocer
Dan Anselment, Patrol Ocer
Shaun Anselment, Community Resources Ocer
Ben Archambault, Patrol Ocer (K9 Echo)
Melissa Archambault, Inves gator
Brian Beckstrom, Patrol Ocer
Christopher Biagini, Patrol Ocer
Jus na Bird, Patrol Ocer
Casey Buck, Inves gator
Bryan Bye, Inves gator
Mitch Carlson, Patrol Ocer
Chris Carpenter, Inves gator
Gregg Enos, Patrol Ocer
Patrick Gilligan, Patrol Ocer
Chris Goodreau, Community Resources Ocer
Jacob Gribble, Patrol Ocer
Roy Gutzman, Patrol Ocer
Alecia Halvorson, Patrol Ocer
Brian Hasselman, Patrol Ocer (K9 Razor)
Mark Hetherington, School Resource Ocer
Alison Hetland, Patrol Ocer
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Services/Records
Pa+y Kolling, Administra ve Assistant
Anna Letourneau, Administra ve Assistant
Sandi Persons, Property/Evidence Technician
Pa: Valley, Administra ve Assistant
Phyllis Wermus, Administra ve Assistant (re red 7-6-13)
Tina Zink, License Specialist (transferred 7-8-13)
Ci zen Volunteers
John Campbell, Chaplain
Tom Gilbertson, Chaplain
Patrick Hall, Chaplain
Valerie Hall, Chaplain
Steve Harris, Chaplain
BURNSVILLE AT A GLANCE
Region
Incorporated
Popula on
Geographic Area
City Streets
Developed
Number of Businesses
Housing Units
Median Income
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75
9
9
93
91.4
Administration Division
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Chaplain Corps
The volunteer Chaplain Corps has been serving
ci zens and employees of the City of Burnsville for
the past 23 years. The Chaplain Corps had a
number of opportuni es to work as a team on
various incidents throughout 2013, to include
crisis calls, death no ca ons, personal issues and
cri cal incidents. These incidents, in addi on to
working on tabletop training exercises, did much
Honor Guard
The Burnsville Police Honor Guard was rst
established in 2006. The main goals of the honor
guard are to honor law enforcement ocers from
all over the na on and to serve the community of
Burnsville as a representa ve group from the
Police Department.
Members of the honor guard for 2013 include
Sergeants Rich Flaten, Steve Stoler and Dave
Zerwas, Ocers Erica Huston, Jared Kaspar, Nick
Larson, Dallas Moeller and John Mo8.
During 2013, the rst event the honor guard
appeared at was the annual Burnsville Community
Prayer Breakfast. The honor guard is responsible
for pos ng the ags at the beginning of the service
and retrieving them at the end of the event.
On May 15Na onal Law Enforcement Memorial
Dayhonor guard members joined ocers
throughout Minnesota at the Peace Ocers
Memorial located on the grounds of the
Minnesota State Capitol. This day is dedicated to
the memory of peace ocers who have made the
ul mate sacrice. The Burnsville Police Honor
Guard stood a shi9 at the State memorial to pay
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1 Policy Viola on
1 Employee Sustained
2013 BUDGET
City of Burnsville
$79,501,938
Police Department $12,332,689
Bond Ra ng
Aaa
Internal Aairs
The Burnsville Police Department con nued its
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Operations Division
Patrol Unit
During 2013, the Patrol Unit con nued to strive for
excellence by focusing eorts in accordance with
the Police Departments Guide Plan. Patrol eorts
surrounded the solid founda on of the
departments core valuesHonor, Integrity,
Courage, Excellence and Knowledge. Patrol is the
largest unit of the Police Department and is
overseen by Captain Tanya Schwartz. Eight patrol
sergeants lead the day-to-day opera ons of the 41
ocers assigned to the unit. Patrol ocers
respond to a variety of emergency and nonemergency calls with a commitment to provide
Burnsville residents outstanding police service.
Not only are ocers expected to diuse highstress situa ons, but they must also be able to
2013 proved to be a challenging year for the Patrol move beyond the incident and respond to other
Unit as they responded to a variety of complex and calls throughout their shi9s. This can be especially
trauma c calls to include homicides, suicides,
challenging a9er handling trauma c death scenes
domes c assaults, weapons viola ons and crisis
or child abuse cases. Training is an important
calls. Patrol ocers did an excellent job of not
component of keeping patrol ocers safe and well
only safely handling these types of calls and many prepared to deal with the many unknown
others, but also providing quality police service to situa ons they could encounter each day.
crime vic ms and vic m families. In addi on,
ocers professionally responded to a wide range In 2014, the Police Department will con nue
of community concerns on issues related to trac eorts to provide high-quality training for patrol
complaints, neighborhood and business concerns. ocers through in-house training and will seek out
instruc on from other law enforcement
Police ocers are prepared to respond to a wide professionals. The Patrol Unit will con nue to be
range of calls for service and possess the ability to commi=ed to BLUE in the School ac vi es with
quickly diuse situa ons that are dynamic in
area ocers dedica ng me at elementary schools
nature, o9en puRng the ocers safety at risk. A to get acquainted with students and sta. Our
patrol ocers du es and responsibili es are
goals to strengthen rela onships within the
unique because they are o9en tasked with having schools and provide posi ve interac on and role
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Canine Unit
The Burnsville Police Canine Unit consists of two
teams. Ocer Ben Archambault and his canine
partner Echo have been working together since
2010. Ocer Brian Hasselman and his partner
Razor have been working together since 2011.
Both canines are u lized as loca ng tools, trained
to locate people considered to be suspects in
crimes, as well as nding missing or lost people.
Both canine teams are also trained in narco c
detec on to help get dangerous drugs o the
streets. Canines Echo and Razor are trained to
detect the narco c odors of heroin, cocaine, crack,
meth and marijuana. In 2013, both canine teams
were used over 55 mes for narco c searches on
vehicles, residences and hotels/motels. These
narco c searches resulted in numerous arrests as
well as the seizure of several pounds of narco cs
and money.
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Inves ga on Unit
The Burnsville Police
Inves ga on Unit had one
of the busiest years in
recent history with several
major crimes that impacted
our community. The nature of the crimes ran the
spectrum of property and person crimes that are
o9en ini ally generated out of the Patrol Unit.
When major crimes occur, the Inves ga on Unit
works as a combined team to help solve the
crimes and brings those responsible to jus ce.
The unit inves gated three homicides and a
missing person case that resulted in the discovery
of an addi onal homicide in Rosemount, MN. In
addi on to the major person crimes, some major
fraud and burglary cases impacted several
businesses and residen al
areas of town.
The major crimes in 2013
were more complex than the
previous year, but the
number of cases remained
rela vely the same. 824
cases were assigned to the
Inves ga on Unit in 2013;
compared to 820 in 2012.
Many cases involved a series
of vic ms with the same
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Predatory Oenders
The Inves ga on Unit is further tasked with
tracking predatory oenders who live in
Burnsville. Predatory oenders are those
individuals who are convicted of qualifying crimes
that require they register with their local law
enforcement agency. Detec ves work with the
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions
(BCA) Predatory Oender Unit to verify that
oenders remain in compliance with their
condi ons of release and registra on.
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MULTI-HOUSING/RENTAL STATISTICS
2010
7,808
2011
7,670
2012
7,345
2013
7,149
Rental Strikes
440
479
324
412
3+ Strikes
10
26
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2012
239
2.44
503
445.49
302.16
1,492
8.29
132.5
1,965
2013
2,206
6.61
2,459.5
1,341.17
183.06
1,033
34.10
71.75
1,643
$96,891
13
85
737
207
$224,663
13
65
638
185
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Business Watch
The Business Watch Program is a partnership
between the business community and the
Burnsville Police Department. It enables individual
businesses to take an ac ve role in preven ng and
reducing crime on business premises through
sharing informa on, raising awareness and
improving communica on.
In 2008, the Police Department developed a Citywide Business Watch Alert email network to no fy
par cipants about business-related criminal
ac vity. This communica ons system provides
business partners a direct connec on to the Police
Department to receive mely informa on.
Ci zens Academy
The role of a police ocer has always been an
interest to the average ci zen. In order to provide
ci zens with a rsthand look at what rules,
regula ons and policies police ocers follow, the
Community Resources Unit host an 11-week
Ci zens Academy every year. The academy is
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Night to Unite
Once again in August, Burnsville neighborhoods
were invited to join ci es throughout the country
for a Night to Unite! The annual neighborhood
celebra on is designed to heighten crime and
drug preven on awareness, generate par cipa on
in local an -crime programs, strengthen
neighborhood spirit and police/community
partnerships, and send a message to criminals
leRng them know that neighborhoods are
organized and gh ng back.
In 2013, 128 neighborhood par es were held in
Burnsville with approximately 9,450 residents
par cipa ng. This was an increase of nine par es
and approximately 2,450 residents from 2012.
Twenty-four teams of City sta and on-duty Police
and Fire personnel visited the neighborhood
par es. Heart Restart CPR training was also
oered for the rst me at Night to Unite par es,
with ve City sta and two teams of City MVN
volunteers providing the training to residents.
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Services Division
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Animal Control
The City of Burnsville went out for contract bids
for animal control services in 2013. Two
responses were received and the contract was
awarded to our previous vendor, American
Boarding Kennels.
Animal control ac vity during 2013 involved the
following:
2010
42,340
4,737
47,077
2011
39,626
4,946
44,572
2012
39,288
5,027
44,315
2013
38,319
5,410
43,729
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Recognition
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HONOR
INTEGRITY
COURAGE
EXCELLENCE
KNOWLEDGE
2013 RETIREMENTS
Recognized for his commitment and excep onal service as a Police Ocer in
Patrol and Inves ga on assignments for over 26 years, Stephen M. Adrian
re red from the Burnsville Police Department on January 31, 2013. Over the
years Steve par cipated on the Squad Car Commi=ee, Domes c Abuse
Response Team, and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. In 2004,
Steve was selected as Burnsvilles Police Ocer of the Year as a result of his
excep onal work in the areas of domes c abuse, crimes against children,
and predatory sex oenders. He has consistently performed his du es and
responsibili es in a dedicated and professional manner, and his
contribu ons will benet the department for many years to come.
Stephen M. Adrian
1-20-1987 to 1-31-2013
On July 26, 2013, Sergeant Bentley R. Jackson re red from the Burnsville
Police Department with over 28 years of excep onal service. Ini ally
volunteering as a Student Intern, Bentley began employment as a Police Ocer
and served in the capaci es of a Fire Reserve, Physical Evidence Ocer, K9
Handler and Police Sergeant. In 1996, Bentley received the departments
highest honorthe Medal of Valorfor bravery during a barricaded suspect
arrest. In 1998, he was selected as Burnsvilles Police Ocer of the Year as a
result of excep onal work with his canine partner, Louie. His reputa on for
diligently processing physical evidence and tes fying in court as an expert
witness have helped to resolve many of our historically most serious and
dicult cases.
Bentley R. Jackson
5-28-1985 to 7-26-2013
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Shawn P. Mahaney
9-5-1995 to 12-31-2013
HONOR
INTEGRITY
COURAGE
EXCELLENCE
KNOWLEDGE
2013 COMMENDATIONS
Dis nguished Service Awards were presented to Ocer Daniel M. Anderson, Daniel G. Anselment
and Dawn E. Johnson regarding an assault of a vulnerable adult at an au s c and seizure care
facility. While at the scene ocers discovered more evidence than the ini al crime portrayed and
recommended the vic m be checked again for a possible criminal sexual assault, which was
conrmed by the safe nurse. The suspect was interviewed, confessed and was arrested for CSC.
The impact statements in court were very powerful and dicult to overlook.
Captain Tanya S. Schwartz received a Meritorious Service Award for serving 15 years as a member
and coordinator of the Physical Evidence Program from September 17, 1997 to September 9, 2012.
Ocer Andrea L. Newton received a Meritorious Service Award for serving nine years as a member
of the Field Training Ocer Program from January 5, 2004 to December 31, 2012; providing quality
training and leadership to ocer candidates who went through the intensive 16-week eld training
program.
A Meritorious Service Award was presented to Ocer Jeremiah J. Mahler for serving six years as a
member of the Domes c Abuse Response Team from February 19, 2007 to February 25, 2013.
Dis nguished Service Awards were presented to Ocers Gregg A. Enos, Patrick M. Gilligan and
LynRae Tonne for their response to a vulnerable adult who was out of control at his group home.
Sta members had barricaded themselves in a room as the 300-pound male was trying to break
down the door. The agitated male, who suers from mood disorders and was hearing spirits at
the me of the call, was secured and transported to a hospital on a Mental Health hold.
Ocers Erin L. Holznagel, Taylor C. Jacobs, Jared T. Kaspar and Sergeant Brent E. Murray received
Dis nguished Service Awards for their response involving a suicidal juvenile. The distraught male
was observed by ocers with a knife in his hand and bleeding. A plan of ac on was quickly
developed and the young man was safely secured and provided medical a=en on.
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A Dis nguished Service Award was presented to Ocer Jeremiah J. Mahler for coming to the aid of
a man lying on a driveway, severely injured, covered in blood and being mauled by a vicious dog.
Due to the close proximity of the vic m and dog, the ocers Taser was deployed long enough to
incapacitate the dog, allowing the vic m to be released from the dogs bite and allowing the ocer
to dispatch the ferocious dog.
Ocer Casey M. Buck received a Meritorious Service Award regarding real estate fraud involving 11
vic ms with a cumula ve loss of nearly $500,000. During the seven-month inves ga on, countless
interviews, numerous search warrants and volumes of paperwork were compiled to ensure the case
had a solid founda on for prosecu on.
A Meritorious Service Award was presented to Ocer Andrea J. Newton regarding an armed
robbery at Subway. The inves ga on involved numerous witnesses, several search warrants and
collec on of addi onal evidence at mul ple loca ons, culmina ng in the arrest of four individuals
for Aggravated Robbery and linking the suspects to another armed robbery in Savage.
Ocer Jus na M. Bird received a Meritorious Service Award for seven years of service on the
Domes c Abuse Response Team from January 18, 2006 to July 8, 2013.
A Meritorious Service Award was presented to EMT-Paramedic Daniel J. Hale for four years of
service on the departments Emergency Ac on Group-Tac cal Team as a tac cal medic.
Sergeant David J. Zerwas was presented a Meritorious Service Award for his special assignment as a
Sta Sergeant from January 2, 2011 to August 24, 2013.
A Meritorious Service Award was presented to Ocer Derek R. Schutz for his special assignment as
an agent with the Dakota County Drug Task Force from August 26, 2012 to August 24, 2013.
Sergeant Maksim G. Yakovlev received a Meritorious Service Award for six years of service as a
member of the departments Emergency Ac on Group-Tac cal Team from May 15, 2006 to
December 16, 2012.
A Meritorious Service Award was presented to Sergeant Rory P. Bochniak for three years of service
as an operator on the Mobile Command Post Team from January 19, 2010 to October 15, 2013.
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Crime Statistics
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Part 1 Crimes
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
BurglaryResiden al
BurglaryCommercial
Larceny/The=
Auto The=
Arson
Total Part I Crimes
2011
2
28
27
62
171
90
1,561
50
5
1,996
2012
0
13
18
57
127
99
1,705
80
4
2,103
2013
3
5
28
69
149
74
1,636
87
2
2,053
YTD %
300.0%
-61.5%
55.6%
21.1%
17.3%
-25.3%
-4.0%
8.8%
-50.0%
-2.4%
Part II Crimes
Assault
Forgery/Counterfei ng
Fraud
Embezzlement
Stolen Property
Vandalism
Weapons
Pros tu on/Vice
Sex Oenses
Narco cs
Gambling
Crimes Against Family/Children
Driving Under the Inuence
DUI Related
Liquor Laws
Disorderly Conduct
Vagrancy
All Other Oenses
Total Part II Crimes
267
40
275
0
33
411
48
20
60
272
0
9
283
266
79
195
0
681
1,939
325
37
294
0
33
386
27
1
53
196
0
10
204
165
65
141
0
836
2,773
256
31
326
0
44
438
37
7
68
178
1
7
167
129
56
278
0
708
2,731
-21.2%
-16.2%
10.9%
0.0%
33.3%
13.5%
37.0%
600.0%
28.3%
-9.2%
100.0%
-30.0%
-18.1%
-21.8%
-13.8%
97.2%
0.0%
-15.3%
-1.5%
2,069
490
2,059
410
2,110
370
2.5%
-9.8%
11,294
38,925
9,457
37,175
9,385
38,521
-0.8%
3.6%
50,219
46,632
47,906
2.7%
54,000
52,442
51,698
52,000
50,219
50,000
47,906
47,875
48,000
46,574
46,000
46,632
46,154
45,230
44,973
44,000
42,000
40,000
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
4,500
4,368
4,339
4,308
4,079
4,000
3,831
3,862
Mar
Apr
3,971
3,744
3,721
3,725
Oct
Nov
Dec
3,425
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
Jan
Feb
May
Jun
July
Aug
Sept
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Juvenile
2
0
6
0
16
2
34
1
37
6
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny/Theft
396
139
2
0
0
0
Fraud
0
0
0
Embezzlement
Stolen Property
188
35
18
54
53
44
10
26
6
8
0
12
0
Vandalism
Weapons
Prostitution/Vice
Sex Offenses
Narcotics
201
29
1
0
4
0
DUI Related
Gambling
Liquor Laws
154
158
15
Disorderly Conduct
57
105
21
0
0
Vagrancy
All Other Offenses
534
96
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
# of Offenses
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3,320
2,087
1,735
1,688
1,659
1,591
1,046
941
936
925
371
3 69
2012
2013
322
290
300
272
257
250
218
22 0
210
200
150
152
146
100
50
0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
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2010
2
127
1,535
218
2011
0
144
1,494
228
2012
0
142
1,421
214
2013
0
189
1,661
209
Total Accidents
1,882
1,866
1,777
2,059
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78 accidents
55
49
33
31
29
28
28
27
27
2010
1,996
2,682
1,507
4,830
2011
1,230
1,837
1,648
4,631
2012
933
1,330
1,668
5,050
2013
631
1,295
1,449
4,585
11,015
9,346
8,981
7,960
1,421
1,267
571
500
410
375
277
250
240
194
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Lynn Lembcke
Brent Murray
Tanya Schwartz
Ma8 Smith
Don Stenger
Steve Stoler
Chris Wicklund
Je Wi8e
Dave Zerwas