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TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City C mmissioners
FROM: Robert E. Mark, Chief of Policed Kti'
DATE: December 12, 1997
SUBJECT: JUVENILE CURFEW
STAFF REPORT
ISSUE
Agenda 12-16-97
Item VII D
Robert E. Mark
Chief of Police
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve a Juvenile Curfew for the City of
Ocoee.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to your request, attached is a report concerning juvenile criminal activity within the city for your
review and discussion.
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve a
Juvenile Curfew for the city in an effort to reduce the juvenile problems we are currently experiencing in the
City of Ocoee.
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CRIMINAL ACTIVITY REPORT
JUVENILE INVOLVED INCIDENTS
December 11, 1997
The information compiled within this report shows the involvement of juveniles in criminal
activities based upon the reported incidents to the Ocoee Police Department during July 1, 1996
through July 31, 1997, the period in which the now defunct Curfew Ordinance was in effect.
These incidents reflect only when it is a known fact that there was juvenile involvement.
Unsolved crimes where the perpetrators have not been identified, and which there is a high
probability of juvenile involvement, have not been included in these totals.
A total of 2,560 juveniles were involved in crimes either as a victim, witness, or
suspect/defendant during this period. An exact number correlated to the specific categories is
unavailable. In our previous report, which included the 1994/1995 fiscal year statistics, prior to
the implementation of the now defunct Curfew Ordinance, there were 1,742 juveniles involved in
criminal activities. There has been an increase of 68% during this current reporting period
over the last.
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Crimes committed by juveniles and juvenile involvement in crimes have decreased or stayed the
same in eight of the City's zones. The largest increase has been found to be in Zone 10 because
of the overwhelming numbers of juveniles involved in crimes at the West Oaks Mall, most of
which can be attributed to property crimes such as retail theft. This increase is followed by Zones
2 and 11 which increased 2% and 1% respectively over the last reporting period.
Zones 5 and 6 represent the area covered by the now defunct Curfew Ordinance. This area is
bordered on the south by Silver Star Rd., on the west by East Crown Point Rd., on the east by
Ocoee Hills Rd. and on the north by Flewelling Dr. and a number of parcels of land.
Crime in these zones decreased from a combined total of 33% to a combined total of 20%
during the period in which the Curfew Ordinance was in effect. Although only seven warnings
were issued to violators, it can be speculated that the deterrent factor present from having a
Curfew Ordinance contributed to lowering the crime in these areas. The decrease in crime shows
that the Curfew Ordinance was indeed successful in its purpose.
It is my recommendation that the Curfew Ordinance be re -instated in both Zone 5 and 6.
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BREAK -DOWN OF JUVENILE INVOLVED INCIDENTS:
Crimes Against Persons...................1051 Juveniles
Crimes Against Property.................1509 Juveniles
TIMES OF OCCURRENCES:
As with the previous report, most reported incidents which are reported between the hours of
0700 and 0800 involve juveniles who are en -route to school.
Incidents which are reported between the hours of 0900 and 1600 most often have occurred at the
schools or involve juveniles who are not attending a school, due to suspension, skipping school or
dropping out of school.
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The highest percentage of reported incidents still rcmain to occur between 1500 and 2000 hours.
Incidents which are reported between 2000 and 0400 hours mostly involve crimes of violence and
loitering.
LOCATIONS OF OCCURRENCES:
ZONE 1
Total Number of Juveniles: 207 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: 8°%
There was a 3% Decrease for this zone over the prior report.
ZONE 2
Total Number of Juveniles: 147 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: 6%
There was a 2% Increase for this zone over the prior report.
ZONE 3
Total Number of Juveniles: 207 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: 8%
There was a 2% Decrease for this zone over the prior report.
ZONE 4
Total Number of Juveniles: 108 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: 4%
There was no change in the percentage of this zone over the prior report.
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ZONE 5
Total Number of Juveniles: 325 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: 13%
There was a 9% Decrease for this zone over the prior report.
ZONE 6
Total Number of Juveniles: 176 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: 7%
There was a 4% Decrease for this zone over the prior report.
ZONE 7
Total Number of Juveniles: 129 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: J%
There was no change in the percentage for this zone over the prior report.
ZONE 8
Total Number of Juveniles: 243 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: 9%
There was a 3% Decrease for this zone over the prior report.
ZONE 9
Total Number of Juveniles: 94 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: 4%
There was no change for this zone over the prior report.
ZONE 10
Total Number of Juveniles: 243 Percentage of Incidents throughout City: 9%
WEST OAKS MALL (PART OF ZONE 10, COUNTED SEPARATELY)
Total Number of Juveniles: 581 Percentage cif Incidents throughout City: 230,10
Combining all information for Zone 10, including the west Oaks Mall, there was a 19% increase for this area.
Jumping from 13% to 32%. Crimes committed at the Mall are most always Crimes Against Property, i.e. Retail
Theft.
ZONE 11
Total Number of Juveniles: 100 Percentage of Incidents throtWhout City: 4%
There was an 1% Increase for this zone over the prior report.
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Ocoee Police Department
Juvenile Curfew Warning
District
Date
Time
Case Number
Name (last, first, m.i.)
Race
I Sex
I DOB
Place of Birth
R/L Hand
(BHAWO)
Residence
City
State
Alias/Gang Name
HT
WT
Occupation
Location of Contact
Social Security Number
Telephone
Employer/School
Build
Complexion
Dress
Tatoos
Eye Color
Hair Color
Small
Light
Casual
R -Hand
Medium
Medium
Transient
L -Hand
Large
Dark
Laborer
R -Forearm
Sears/Marks
Head
Neck
Hand
Hair Length
Short
Medium
Long
Slim Acne
Freckled
Ruddy
Business
Jeans/Tsh
Uniform
Sporty
L -Forearm
-R-Biceps
L -Biceps
Multiple
Arm
Shaved
Other
Other
Hair Style
Facial Hair
Dress (Glasses,Teeth,Bad Eyes, Speech,etc.)
Straight
Beard
Wavy
Goatee
Braided
Mustache
Vehicle Make
Year
Model
Color
Curly
Sideburns
Afro
None
Other
Veh. Tag
State
DR. LIC#
State
VIN Number
Damages/Defects
Warning You are hereby warned that you are not authorized to be in the curfew area, between the hours of 12:01AM and 6:OOAM and may be fined
S 50 if you return to either of the designated Curfew districts, during these hours, at any time in the future. (See detailed map on the reverse side)
Juvenile's Signature
Parent Name Address
Parent's DOB Phone Number
Notified by
Officer's Signature/Badge Number
Juvenile's Right Thumbprint
Identification Type
Time Notified Parent Signature
Method of Notification
Certified Letter sent by
Agency Copy
Supervisor's Signature
Date