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Murray City Police Department 2009 Annual Report Mission of the Murray City Police Department The Role and Mission of the Murray City Police Department is to foster professional law enforcement services that provide crime prevention programs, successful patrol techniques and effective traffic enforcement, working in partnership with the community, to create safe streets in which to travel, businesses and industries in which to work, playgrounds and parks in which to relax and play and homes in which to live for the citizens of this community. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Message from Chief Peter A. Fondaco On behalf of the committed men and women of the Murray City Police Department, I am once again pleased to submit our Annual Report. This 2009 report contains information related to our department organization, our services, our crime statistics, and our accomplishments. The staff and officers of our department recognize that Murray City is a vibrant and diverse community with a rich history and an exciting future. We understand the level of expectation that the citizens have for us. We will continue to strive to meet that challenge with both high performance and innovative programs. We are always working towards long-term solutions to problems and challenges that arise in our community. The Police Department is committed to making a positive difference by providing both effective and efficient police services. We recognize the importance of establishing and maintaining a partnership between our officers and those we serve. Through this partnership we can successfully impact our community and create a safer Murray City. A few of our accomplishments this year include: a full-time Warrants Division, Citizen Online Police Reporting, and an anonymous Crime Fighting Text Messaging Tip Service. The Murray City Police Department understands that our highest priority has always been and will always remain our citizens. Our primary objective is to ensure the safety of the people who live, work, and visit our city. We will continue to develop programs, implement new initiatives and technology which will allow us to accomplish these objectives. Sincerely, Peter A. Fondaco Chief of Police ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Table of Contents Personnel - 7 Organization New Police New Court Promotions, Retirement and - 15 Retired - 10 - 12 Officer of the Year, Jake Civilian of the Year, Tom Department Statistical - 26 Calls for Service and Dispatch Calls for Service - 18 Pre-Dispatch Times 2 Year Comparison………………………………….19 Calls Average Response Time VECC Agency Part 1 Crimes 2005 – 2009 Plus 2 Year Comparison……………………..22 Part 1 - 25 Group B Crime Patrol Division and Traffic - 31 Arrest Crime by Classification 3 Year Comparison……………………….28 Citation 5 Year DUI Accident 5 Year Comparison Criminal Division Statistical - 42 Detective Case Special Weapons and Tactics Major Investigations……………………………………………………….35 Robberies Cleared - 37 Frauds and Forgeries Burglaries with Arrests 2005 – Burglary with alarm statistics VICE…………… DEA Metro Victim Advocate School Resource DARE School Code Code Enforcement Number of Calls by Animal Animal Control Disposition ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Personnel Distribution ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 New Police Officers Sean Malouf 8/10/2009 Josh Salisbury 8/10/2009 Demetri Shirts 7/13/2009 Nick Swenson 8/10/2009 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 New Court Bailiffs Sam Hemingway Jr. 8/10/2009 Jeff Smith 8/10/2009 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 Retirement Promotions Awards ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 Lieutenant Sam Skaggs Retired 7/25/84 thru 5/31/2009 List of Accomplishments during his employment with Murray City Police Department Are as follows: 1984 - Hired 1990 – 1995 Assigned to Criminal Division 1995 – 1998 Cadet Advisor 1996 - Promoted to Master Officer 1998 – 2003 Promoted to Patrol Sergeant 2008 - Chief’s Star Award During Lt Skaggs career he served as an instructor in the juvenile diversion program and also an instructor of criminal justice at Riverview Jr High School. He supervised school crossing guards and the police reserve officers. He served as President of Utah Police Officers Association and was selected as a Police Officer of the Year. Lt Skaggs instituted uniform jewelry and was also responsible for the organization of the Awards Banquet. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 After a remarkable career with the Murray City Police Department, Lieutenant Ben R. Jones has retired. Honor, courage and integrity are traits that are desirable in any profession, however, they are absolutely essential in the law enforcement professions and Lieutenant Jones displayed these attributes during his 24-year career. Ben began his career with Murray City Police on July 1, 1985. He began in the patrol division and worked his way through the ranks to Advanced Officer, Master Officer, Detective, School Resource Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and for the past four years served as Patrol Lieutenant. As a result of his outstanding leadership and performance, Ben received numerous Division Commander Awards, Certificate of Commendations, Unit Citation Awards, Training Certifications and Letters of Recognition from Murray residents, business owners and community organizations. Ben’s contributions to the growth and professional development of the Murray City Police Department are noteworthy. He will be missed by all department members who had an opportunity to know and work with him. Lieutenant Ben Jones Retired 1985 – 2009 ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 Promotions - Lieutenant Left - Tom Martin was hired March 14, 1994 and was promoted to Sergeant September 25, 2005. He has served as a Patrol Sergeant and a Sergeant in the Criminal Division. Lt. Martin is a Firearms Instructor. He assists in the hiring process, serving on interview boards, and coordinating background checks. He also manages the uniform allowance purchasing card program. Right - Mike Fernandez was hired August 1, 1994 and promoted to sergeant November 3, 2003. During his career with the Department, he has served as a detective, school resource officer, and court officer. Lt. Fernandez has assisted in the implementation of several programs including the VARDA Decoy Car Program, Serial Number Tracking Program, and Honor Guard. ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 Promotions - Sergeant Left - Jake Huggard began his career with the Murray Police Department August 1, 2001. Sgt. Huggard has served with the DEA Metro Narcotics Task Force and the Murray Police Narcotics Unit, assisting in several high profile drug seizures and arrests. Sgt. Huggard currently is a member of the SWAT Team. He was selected as the 2009 officer of the year. Right - Brian Wright was hired by the Murray Police Department March 12, 2001. Sgt. Wright was chosen by his peers as the 2003 officer of the year, and has received several Division Commander Awards. Prior to completing his one year probation with the Department, Sgt. Wright’s Marine Unit was activated and he was sent to Kuwait, and received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievment Medal with Combat Prior to his promotion Sgt. Wright was assigned to the Criminal Division. ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 2009 Awards Officer of the Year Civilian of the Year ---PAGE BREAK--- 14 Officer of the Year Jake Huggard The officer of the Year Award is presented to an officer for recognition of exceptional and dedicated service to the Murray City Police Department and the citizens of Murray City. This award is given to the officer as selected by his peers. Officer Jake Huggard has been with the Murray City Police Department for 8 years, beginning his career in August 2001. In that period of time he has distinguished himself, receiving respect and admiration from his peers, supervisors, surrounding law enforcement agencies and the Murray City community. Jake serves the Department as a Detective in the Narcotic/Vice Division. He plays a key role in supporting the Patrol and Detective Divisions with undercover operations, seizures, suspect follow up, and warrants service. As the lead investigator in a highly successful four-month undercover operation, Detective Huggard drew upon his work experience and expertise to extract key information from both informants and suspects. Working with Federal Agents, the District Attorney’s office, and local prosecutors, Detective Huggard was able to build a formidable case against a nationwide crime syndicate. Detective Huggard is a member of the Murray City Police SWAT Team, serving as an Entry Team Member and Marksman. With his agreeable and humble personality, Detective Huggard is genuine and extremely helpful to his colleagues. Honest and sincere with everyone he deals with. Jake forges alliances with a wide multitude of law enforcement professionals, which creates a lasting impression. Detective Huggard reflects a true image of a Murray City Police Department Officer and truly deserves to be Officer of the Year. ---PAGE BREAK--- 15 Civilian of the Year Tom Kern The Civilian Employee of the Year Award is presented for recognition of exceptional and dedicated service to the Murray City Police Department and the Citizens of Murray City. Murray Police Department has experienced a continuing growth of criminal cases wherein forensic evidence generates usable leads to assist detectives in solving cases. In the short time Criminalist Tom Kern has been with the Murray City Police Department he has processed hundreds of crime scenes and related evidence that has resulted in the identification and arrest of over 90 suspects. Of these arrests approximately 17 were from incidents where the only evidentiary lead was a latent fingerprint. Tom processed the print and a suspect was identified and arrested. Tom converted the equipment and processes used by our Crime Scene Investigators to make the Murray City Police Crime Lab one of the leading evidence processing centers in the State. Tom was also instrumental in making Murray City Police Department one of the first agencies to join in a partnership with the State of Utah Crime Lab. Working with multiple training and certification agencies, Tom has established detailed training schedules for Murray’s Crime Scene Investigators to be able to utilize the most current and modern collection processing procedures available. Tom continues to spearhead training for the Crime Scene Investigators by facilitating training certification classes that include, but are not limited to: blood splatter, underwater evidence recovery, DNA collection, cyber crime, digital imaging, and fingerprint analysis. Tom’s practical knowledge of forensic analysis has provided information that has been used to apply for a grant to purchase an Automated Fingerprint Identification system (AFIS). This system will expedite the processing time for in house latent finger and palm print searches. With Tom’s assistance, this system will also be used by Crime Scene Investigators from other agencies. Tom’s talent lies in his working relationships with the Crime Scene Investigations team, Murray Police Officers, and other agencies. His expertise in forensic practices and knowledge, as it relates to evidence and crime scene processing, makes Tom a valuable asset to the Murray City Police Department. A very valuable addition to Murray City Police Department’s Crime Lab, Tom Kern is deserving of the Civilian Employee of the Year Award. ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 Department Statistical Analysis ---PAGE BREAK--- 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- 21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 22 ---PAGE BREAK--- 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- 27 Patrol Division and Traffic Section ---PAGE BREAK--- 28 ---PAGE BREAK--- 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- 31 ---PAGE BREAK--- 32 Criminal Division Statistical Analysis ---PAGE BREAK--- 33 ---PAGE BREAK--- 34 Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) The goal of the Murray City Police Department in all police situations is to protect life and prevent injury to victims, innocent bystanders, hostages, officer and also to the suspect. The goal of any SWAT Team situation is the safe release of all hostages and the successful termination of the operation without injury or loss of life. The SWAT Team is commanded by the Chief of Police or designate and is managed by a SWAT Supervisor. SWAT operations include but are not limited to the service of high risk warrants, hostage rescue operations, and high risk narcotic arrests. The team also assists the Department’s Training Unit by training officer in tactics dealing with critical incidents such as active shooters and weapons of mass destruction. The Murray City Police Department S.W.A.T. team has continually been provided state of the art equipment and training for it members. In 2006 the SWAT team implemented their explosive breaching program. In 2008 the Murray Police Tactical Command Center became fully operational and has been utilized in all SWAT team trainings and operations. In 2009 the team attended tactical operations training in responding to Weapons of Mass Destruction situations. This year the SWAT team served seven high risk narcotics warrants in Murray. ---PAGE BREAK--- 35 Major Investigations: The Detective Division investigated several major crimes this year including: Robbery: 1300 E Vine St. A suspect entered the Top Stop and robbed the clerk. He fled with the cash. The next day a suspect matching the same description entered the Family Dollar store located near the Top Stop. The suspect entered the back room with the employees and demanded money. The suspect took cash and then shot the manager in the foot with a handgun. Leads have been developed and forensic evidence is currently being processed by the crime lab. Shooting: Residential Address. The victim was at home when two suspects entered his home, a fight ensued and the suspects pulled a gun and fired at the victim. The victim ran into the neighborhood and the suspects followed shooting again. The victim was hit by a bullet in the chest. Drugs and paraphernalia were found at the victim’s home. The victim has recovered from the injury. Stabbing: Residential Address. The victim was at home when three female suspects confronted him and forced their way into his home. The victim was stabbed multiple times. All three suspects were located and arrested. The victim has recovered from his injuries. Sexual Abuse of a Child: Residential address. Detectives investigated a complaint which resulted in the arrest of a Grandfather who had sexually abused three of his granddaughters over a several year period. The suspect was charged with felony rape of a child and aggravated sexual abuse of a child. Sexual Abuse of a Child: Residential address. Detectives investigated a complaint which resulted in the arrest of a father who had sexually abused two of his children over a several year period. The suspect was charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual abuse of a child. Sexual Abuse of a Child: Residential address. Detectives investigated a complaint which resulted in the arrest of a father who had sexually abused his stepdaughter several times. The suspect was charged with multiple counts of felony rape and sexual abuse of a child. Fraud: Viewmont Elementary, On 5/4/09, a Patrol Officer took the initial report for a fraud case. The complainants called in to the Detective Division later and requested additional follow up. This case was then assigned to a Detective. He met with the PTA members from the State and from Viewmont Elementary. After multiple weeks of investigation the suspect was brought in for an interview. She later confessed to one of the forgeries. The investigation continued after the interview and six felony charges were filed. ---PAGE BREAK--- 36 Robberies Cleared by Detective Division 57 W 4800 S: Three victims were confronted by two suspects who threatened them with a handgun and took their money. The suspects were driving a stolen vehicle. Detectives located the vehicle and arrested three people for aggravated robbery, possession of a stolen vehicle and drug charges. 4811 S State St: One suspect entered and robbed the 7-11 by threatening the clerk with a knife. A patrol officer happened to be pulling into the parking lot at that same time. Patrol was able to apprehend the suspect who later confessed to several other similar robberies throughout the County. 5121 S Cottonwood St: A suspect drove up to a female victim in the parking lot of Intermountain Medical Center. He pulled out a handgun and stole her purse. Detectives were able to track the victim’s purse by use of her cell phone. The purse was located and video surveillance in that area captured a license plate of the suspect’s car. Detectives located and arrested the suspect and recovered more of the victim’s belongings in his possession. 6060 S Fashion Blvd: A suspect entered the Deseret First Credit Union and displayed a handgun. He took the money and fled. A couple of weeks later the same suspect robbed another bank. Investigators from both agencies and the FBI developed a suspect who was later arrested and confessed to both robberies. 4503 S State St: A victim was pumping gas into his car when he was confronted by a suspect armed with a knife. The suspect stole the victim’s car and fled. Patrol Officers located the stolen vehicle and a short pursuit ensued. The suspect lost control of the vehicle and fled on foot however was apprehended moments later and charged with aggravated robbery. Residential address: A victim was outside in front of his home and was confronted by two suspects who brandished a handgun and forced the victim back inside his home. The victim was then tied up with duct tape. The suspects rummaged through his home and stole several items. A fingerprint of one of the suspects has been identified on the duct tape and an arrest warrant has been issued. 6785 S State St: A suspect entered and robbed the gas station by threatening the clerk with a handgun. A suspect was identified and located several weeks later after two more similar robberies including one at this same location, case 09c003324. The suspect admitted to the robberies and has been charged. 5540 S 900 E: A suspect entered the Rite Aide drug store and threatened the clerk with a handgun. The suspect stole Oxycontin and fled the scene. Several weeks’ later two suspects were identified and arrested. They confessed to multiple robberies throughout the County including a previous robbery at this same location and a robbery of the KFC restaurant in Murray. ---PAGE BREAK--- 37 Robbery clearance cont.. 6400 South 1300 East: Four suspects confronted a man walking home on the side of the road. They produced a handgun and robbed him of any valuables he had. The fled the scene in a vehicle. The vehicle was located moments later and four suspects were arrested. They have all been charged with aggravated robbery. 1300 East 5600 South: A suspect entered the Top Stop gas station and threatened that he had a gun. The suspect stole money and fled the scene. The suspect was identified and arrested after conducting another similar robbery in a neighboring city. The suspect confessed to multiple robberies. 683 West 5300 South: A female suspect entered a tanning salon and threatened the employee that she had a gun. The suspect then fled the scene and was located moments later by patrol officers. 4901 South State St: Two suspects entered a magazine shop armed with handguns. After stealing several items they fled in a vehicle. Both suspects had been identified in several other robberies throughout the County. Both suspects were located and arrested for multiple robberies. Federal charges were filed. 181 East 6100 South: Suspect entered Washington Federal Savings and passed the Teller a note indicating a robbery. The suspect fled with money. Based on evidence that the suspect left at the scene, detectives were able to identify and arrest him at his home. 5595 South State Street: Multiple clearances. The suspect entered Zion’s Bank and threatened the teller that he had a gun. He fled on foot with cash. Detectives had identified a possible suspect in numerous robberies around Murray and the County Which matched the description in this case. With the assistance of JCAT, detectives were able to arrest the suspect and identify him in several other Murray City robberies including, a Chevron gas station, a Subway restaurant, Lowe’s Hardware, Sinclair gas station, Quick Sack gas station as well as others in the Salt Lake County area. Federal charges have been filed against the suspect. 4920 South State Street: A suspect entered Wells Fargo Bank and threatened Employees that he had a gun and bomb material. The suspect fled the scene with cash. The video taken of the incident was aired on local news stations which developed into positive suspect identification. The suspect was arrested two days later. ---PAGE BREAK--- 38 ---PAGE BREAK--- 39 ---PAGE BREAK--- 40 ---PAGE BREAK--- 41 VICE An investigation was launched in June 2009 into the Fortune Cyber Café (FCC) located at 625 W. 5300 S. #F in Murray. The FCC purported itself, when applying for a Murray City business license, to be a business offering zodiac, astrological and tarot card readings and internet. The FCC was a gambling operation. The FCC had 48 gaming stations where a gambler could play keno, video poker or video slot machines. U.S. currency was used to gamble and paid out for winnings. During the course of the investigation which is still on going, as of March 2010, the parent companies, owners, managers, accountants and employees of the FCC were identified. The financial accounts used by the FCC to conduct business were identified. A total of 17 undercover operations and 32 surveillance operations were conducted at the FCC and at the residences of the FCC’s managers. The investigation included three investigative subpoenas for bank records and five search warrants. The initial portion of the case culminated in a search warrant at the FCC; ten suspects were arrested and charged with misdemeanor counts of gambling, possession of a gambling device, gambling promotion and felony counts of money laundering and, engaging in a pattern of unlawful activity. Two suspects were arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute (over one ounce was seized), 48 suspects were arrested and charged with misdemeanor charges of gambling or possession of marijuana or possession of drug paraphernalia and three suspects were booked on numerous outstanding warrants. ---PAGE BREAK--- 42 Luis, a member of DEA Metro Narcotics Task Force and the Murray City Police Department was nominated for a Citation of Honor along with Officer Paul Thompson of Davis Metro Narcotics and Special Agent Mark Bacon of DEA Metro. The three were instrumental in the investigation of a multi state Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization. Officer Thompson was the case agent for Davis Metro and SA Bacon was the DEA case agent. Davis Metro didn’t have a Hispanic Agent so requested the assistance of DEA Metro. Luis Argueta worked as the undercover in this case and not to slight the work of Officer Thompson or SA Bacon it was a case that Luis excelled at. GPS trackers were used, a Title III was initiated and several sources of meth and cocaine were discovered in association with the main target. Customers were identified in Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming. Several wiretaps were initiated and one load of several pounds of methamphetamine was intercepted. This one case resulted in the seizure of $80,000 in assets, 13 Federal Indictments, 42 arrests. This case also resulted in an investigation involving Wyoming DCI and ATF that produced another 8 Federal Indictments and 24 more arrests. Luis also was instrumental in assisting other taskforces in the past year, such as the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force, in addition to the numerous cases at DEA Metro Narcotics Task Force where Luis has also worked the undercover assignment to assist the other groups of the Task Force. Luis is a true asset to the DEA Metro Narcotics Task Force and the Law Enforcement community. His willingness to assist and effectiveness in these many cases is the reason that Luis was deservedly nominated for Narcotics Officer of the Year. Region 1 Detective Luis Argueta DEA Metro ---PAGE BREAK--- 43 The Murray Crime Victim Advocate Program was developed to provide assistance and crisis intervention to victims of violent crime. The bulk of our caseload consists of domestic violence related cases; however, we also provide assistance in sexual assault cases, elder abuse, child physical and sexual abuse, robbery, stalking, traumatic deaths, DUI’s with injuries, homicides, suicides, and other violent crimes. The program receives some funding through the VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) grant. Each year we track our programs statistics and the following chart shows the number of new clients that we serve each year. The Advocates provided assistance and support to new clients as well as ongoing clients. Last year 7,831 services were provided to those who were victims of crime. Case Examples: The Murray CVA Program relocated an 87 year old domestic violence victim to a safe location. The victim was hospitalized after a domestic violence assault reported to the Murray Police Department. The advocate program was made aware of this case and started working with him to provide assistance and resources. It was determined that it was not safe for this elderly male to return to his home, so the advocates worked with Adult Protective Services and his medical providers to find a safe and appropriate place for him to relocate to. A father physically abused his son causing severe bruises. The child was afraid of his dad, but was consistent and brave to tell police and his therapist what occurred. A Murray Police Detective investigated the incident along with DCFS. The father was arrested for the crime. The suspect turned around and blamed his x-wife and then the child for fabricating the story, etc. Our program assisted the child and his mom with information and assistance throughout the criminal justice process, provided additional counseling resources, and low-cost legal resources to help them. Victim Advocate Program ---PAGE BREAK--- 44 2010 Utah Capitol Rotunda: helped to plan and partner with the Salt Lake Area Domestic Violence Coalition a public awareness event called a “Clothes Line Project.” To view a slide show of it, please go to: http://vimeo.com/9925176 Presented twice a year at the Volunteer Victim Advocate Academy in West Jordan on “the Role of An Advocate.” Present yearly on the topic of “Dating Dangers” to Adult Roles classes at Murray High School. The same presentation was also given by our program to teens and counselors at a substance abuse program in Davis County. An informal overview presentation was provided to the Murray Exchange Club on the Murray Advocate Program, statistics, resources and Emergency Fund’s status. An overview of the Murray Advocate Program was presented to Adult Protective Services Investigators. Executive committee member and helping with the coordination of the 36th annual National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) at the Salt Lake City Hilton in August 2010. Helped to coordinate a community conference with over 500 attendees entitled "More Than a Few Good Men: A Closer Look at Manhood and Men's Violence Against Women" with special guest speaker, activist and author Jackson Katz. Facilitated and attended training for Murray Police Officers by Sego Lily Center for Abused Deaf on dynamics and assistance to abused deaf and hard of hearing crime victims. Facilitated and attended training on Human Trafficking for Murray Police Officers by the Utah Human Trafficking Task Force. Active member of the Salt Lake Area Domestic Violence Coalition, Utah Dating Violence Task Force and the Sexual Assault Response Teams. Our program helps to recycle cell phones and also receives refurbished phones back that can be used by victims of crime to call 911 with. Presentations and Public Education: ---PAGE BREAK--- 45 School Resource Officers ---PAGE BREAK--- 46 52 5th Huber Longview 76 5th Huber Horizon 46 5th Huber Liberty 78 5th Huber Grant 1135 Grand Total of All Students 253 7th Stallings Riverview Jr High 278 7th Rowland Hillcrest Jr High 56 5th Huber Woodstock Elementary 61 5th Huber Twin Peaks Elementary 78 5th Huber Viewmont Elementary 79 5th Huber Parkside Elementary 78 5th Huber McMillan Elementary Students Grade Instructor School D.A.R.E “Drug Abuse Resistance Education” Dare Officer Keith Huber 5th grade receives 10 weeks of instruction with 1 hour each lesson 7th grade receives 10 weeks of instruction with 50 minutes each lesson Christian Lutheran have three 5th graders, no instruction will be conducted ---PAGE BREAK--- 47 School Resource Officer Case Load Total Cases Juvenile Arrests Adult Arrests Creekside Grant 2 0 0 Horizon 2 0 0 Liberty 0 0 0 Longview 7 1 4 McMillan 4 0 0 Parkside 11 0 0 Twin Peaks 0 0 0 Viewmont 1 0 0 Woodstock 0 0 0 Hillcrest Jr High 182 1 2 Riverview Jr High 15 11 0 Cottonwood High 215 182 8 Murray High 97 76 5 TOTALS 536 271 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- 48 Code Enforcement Statistics ---PAGE BREAK--- 49 ---PAGE BREAK--- 50 Animal Control Analysis ---PAGE BREAK--- 51