Police Chief Dino Sgambellone
POLICE News:
Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone released calls for service and crime statistics for 2013, compiled by the Records Division of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), rape, robbery and assault make up the violent crime category. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up the property crime category. Both of these categories are referred to as Part I Offenses.
Officers responded to 204 overall Part 1 Offense complaints in 2013, which represents a 23 percent decrease as compared to 264 offenses during the same period in 2012.
Violent crime decreased from 60 offenses in 2012 to 44 in 2013, a 27 percent decrease. Officers investigated 305 accidents compared to 310 reported in 2012, a 2 percent decrease.
“While many factors contribute to overall crime rates in a community, our proactive, professional policing and community partnerships have undoubtedly contributed to this decrease,” Sgambellone said in his report. “We look forward to continued collaborative efforts as we honor our commitment to those we serve.”
Crime and Traffic statistics by classification are as follows:
VIOLENT CRIMES
2013 – 38 Assault – decreased 15.6 percent
2012 – 45 Assault
PROPERTY CRIMES
TRAFFIC STATISTICS
2013 – 0 Fatalaties – none
2012 – 0 Fatalaties – none
2013 – 305 Accidents – decreased by 1.6 percent
2012 – 310 Accidents
2013 – 61 DUI / DWI – decreased by 6.2 percent
2012 – 65 DUI / DWI
2013 – 2,572 Traffic Citations – increased by 4.9 percent
2012 – 2,453 Traffic Citations
CALLS*
2013 – 16,573 Calls for service – decreased by 4.3 percent
2012 – 17,318
* Not Including: Other Agency, Cancelled, or No Police Action Calls.