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March 2023
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Captain Corey Doggett
Operations Division West
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Seriously Injured Officer
At the beginning of February, while responding to a hit and run involving a pedestrian, one of Operations Division West's police officers, Kyle Lorenz, was struck by a suspected impaired driver and suffered life-threatening injuries.
Other officers were on the scene and rendered first aid. Tucson Fire transported the officer to Banner University Medical Center. Unfortunately, he suffered the loss of his lower right leg.
Officer Lorenz is very grateful, as we all are, for everyone who took care of him - his fellow officers, Tucson Fire personnel, and the medical team at Banner - and for the support of the Tucson community. He is on the road to recovery and determined to return to patrol.
Many have asked how they can help. The Erik Hite Foundation has kindly offered to collect donations for the officer's recovery and care. That link is here.
ODW Statistics
Activity
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Type
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2023 Division Year to Date
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2023 Department Year to Date
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Calls for Service
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9,987 |
34,472 |
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Officer-initiated Activity
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5,034 |
16,664 |
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Gun-related Crime
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23 |
111 |
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Homicide
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5 |
12 |
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Traffic Citations
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1,623 |
5,543 |
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Staffing
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Type
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2023 Division Year to Date
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2023 Department Year to Date
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Sworn Members
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141 |
804 |
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Community Service Officers
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17 |
118 |
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Professional Staff
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1 |
213 |
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Gem Show
ODW members were happy to be part of another safe and successful Gem Show. The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase largely takes part within the boundaries of Operations Division West.
Tucson steps onto the world stage when it hosts this event, welcoming visitors from around the world - many of whom come back year after year. It is our pleasure to help ensure that their experience is a safe one.
TPD Officers working at the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
Apprehension of Violent Sexual Assault Suspect
In November 2021, two females were violently assaulted near Saint Mary’s Hospital. Tucson Police Department's Adult Sexual Assault Unit worked tirelessly to identify the suspect. Once identified, TPD looked for the suspect for over a year. On February 26th, ODW Officer Ryan Alexander located the suspect at the Ronstadt Transit Center, where he was taken into custody.
ODW CRT Moonlights as Grubhub
Operations Division West (ODW) Community Response Team (CRT) officers were working the area of Fort Lowell and Stone when they identified a vehicle acting suspiciously and committing multiple traffic violations. Upon making contact with the driver, they were able to seize a firearm from a prohibited possessor. During the investigation, it was discovered that the occupant was en route to deliver Chinese food for Grubhub. CRT officers not only completed the investigation, potentially preventing a violent crime, but went above and beyond, taking the undelivered food safely to a hungry customer.
Member Highlights
The Tucson Police Department held its annual awards ceremony for 2021/2022. Many ODW department and community members were recognized for outstanding service to the City of Tucson. We would like to congratulate the following ODW award recipients:
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Willie Blake, Jr., Western Hills Neighborhood Association
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Community Partner
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Kevin Woodard, Sugar Hill Coalition
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Community Partner
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Captain Corey Doggett
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Distinguished Service Medal
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Sergeant David Allen
Sergeant Michael Cuestas
Officer Michael Demasi
Sergeant Crystal Farley
Officer Ariel Giessuebel
Officer Jose Perez
Officer Anthony Rodriguez
Officer Harrison Still
Officer Eduardo Valenzuela
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Unit Medal
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Officer Robert Maracigan
Officer Trevor Nesbitt
Officer Benjamin Rydell
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Lifesaving Medal
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Clarissa Cota
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Professional Staff Employee of the Year
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Sergeant Antwoine Robinson
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Medal of Valor
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Crime Prevention Tip
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Ouch! Nobody wants to mess with a cholla.
Planting cactus under a window can be an effective deterrent against burglars.
Consider cholla or other spiky plants, especially for windows that are less visible to neighbors or people passing by on the street (and therefore more attractive to burglars).
Photo by Meg MacDonald on Unsplash
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Upcoming Events
April 8, 2023, the Tucson Mall will host a Public Safety Day in their parking lot. There will be displays from multiple first responder and law enforcement agencies from around the Tucson area.
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