In 2017, the OCPD experienced an average decrease of 13 percent in serious crime in comparison to the previous five years, and a 2.5 percent decrease from 2016. The report also shows that there were significant decreases in burglaries, thefts, and simple assaults. Additionally, officer-initiated calls for service increased by over 10,000 calls. This is due in large part to the heightened number of seasonal police officers, the expansion of the public safety aide position, and the proactive nature of the Patrol Division.
“In 2017, we continued to see the lowest crime rates we’ve seen in over a quarter century,” commented Chief Ross Buzzuro. “This is a true testament to the hard work of the men and women of this department. Our personnel are dedicated to the safety of everyone in this city and that is proven by the stories and statistics within this report.”
In addition to crime and enforcement statistics, the Annual Report highlights the OCPD’s renewed focus on community engagement in 2017, such as the Coffee with Cops events, an opiate addiction awareness event, and the first edition of trading cards featuring the OCPD Mounted Unit. The accomplishments of each of the three divisions of the OCPD are also highlighted in the report.
To view the entire 2017 Annual Report, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/pdf/PoliceAnnualReport.pdf.
13% Increase in Dabury.
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DeleteDon't they mean 13% decrease in paperwork filed by the police?
ReplyDeleteYup learned it from SPD chef Duncecan
DeleteArrive on vacation leave on probation
ReplyDeleteHug a thug or catch and release.
ReplyDeleteI feel much better now that your dbling down on suppressing those crime stats like other areas.
ReplyDeleteCrime does not include fights on the boards. However a decrease is a decrease regardless of the spin. Good job OCPD, do wish many of you seasonal workers were year round!
ReplyDeleteSPD needs more Bike Officers and I know where they can find the bikes with no added cost
ReplyDelete11:08am you are spot on.
ReplyDeleteA fine looking group.
ReplyDeleteThey've stolen a page out of the Fake Day & Jim Liarton's handbook on how to fib to the public about, and book namesake, "Crime is Down."
ReplyDeleteAfter all Touron Season is fast approaching and they want to corral the dumba$$ Tourons into thinking OC is safe for their Chillin's
What happened to hiring diversity in Worcester county/ocean city police department?? Guess there's no BLM supporters here on the shore except in Salisbury's liberal college crowd
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