2021-10-18 MPD
DATE: 10/18/2021
TO: Joseph Dodson
REVIEWER: Lieutenant Shawn Harper
SUBJECT: H-2021-0071
PROJECT NAME: Lennon Pointe Community
POLICE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF REPORT:
1. Police Response Time-
The proposed Lennon Point development application is approximately 4.2 miles from the Meridian Police
Department. The expected response time to this area in an emergency is just under 3 minutes. The
average emergency response time in the City of Meridian is just under 4 minutes. Emergency calls are
defined as an emergency response with lights and sirens and driving as authorized for an emergency
vehicle. The Meridian Police Department response time goal for emergencies is within 3-5 minutes.
Between 10/1/2019- 9/30/2021, the Meridian Police Department responded to 4584 calls for service
within the reporting district (M731) of the proposed development. The crime counts on the calls for
service was 442 within a mile of the proposed development. See attached documents for details.
Between 10/1/2019- 9/30/2021, the Meridian Police Department responded to 62 crashes within a mile of
the proposed development. See attached documents for details.
2. Accessibility –
The Meridian Police Department has no concerns with access into the proposed development. All shared
driveways shall have address signs at each entrance and the roadways shall be maintained for police
response. The applicant can contact the addressing clerk for examples of approved signs.
3. Resource needs
This proposed development is located in the central part of the city which the Meridian Police Department
can service this development if approved. The Meridian Police Department already serves this area.
4. Other comments-
The Meridian Police Department has no outstanding issues concerning this development application.
All qualified open space provided in the development, to include all amenities, must be in an open area in
order to allow for natural observation opportunities. Pathways and landscaping should not create hiding
spots or blind spots that would promote criminal opportunities.
The Meridian Police Department will support all Community Development Staff recommendations,
Traffic Impact Studies from ITD and or ACHD to improve access, roadways, intersections, pathways and
sidewalks before the project if fully completed.
Meridian Police Department - Level of Service
PointLennon
Location of Development Southeast Corner of N Linder Road &W Ustick Road
Approximate Distance from MPD Headquarters 4.2 Miles
Time Frame 10/01/2019-09/30/2021
Level of Service(LoS)-Delivered By Reporting District(RD-M731)
Calls for Service (CFS): Response Dispatch
Average ..
Priority 3(MPD Goal is within 3 to 5 minutes) 3:40 2:53
Priority 2(MPD Goal is within 8 to 10 minutes) 7:04 6:42
Priority 1 (MPD Goal is within 15 to 20 minutes) 10:45 12:12
Calls for Service (CFS):Calls occurring in RD'M731'-Total Count ;4
%of Calls for Service split by Priority M731
%of P3 CFS 0.7%
%of P2 CFS 67.2%
%of P1 CFS 29.6%
%of PO CFS 2.4%
Crime Count o . 442
Analyst Notes:
Response Time and Calls for Service(CFS)by Priority-Most frequent priority call types;
• Priority 3 calls most frequently involved Injury Crashes,Assist EMS Code 3, and Attempted Suicide Priority 3.
• Priority 2 calls most frequently involved Traffic Stops,Welfare Checks,and Suspicious Vehicles.
• Priority 1 calls most frequently involved Illegal Parking, Follow Ups,and Citizen Assists.
Crime(occurred date)-Most frequent crimes involved;
•All Other Offenses(Resisting/Obstructing Officers, Failure to Appear Warrants,Juvenile Beyond Control,etc.),and
•Simple Assaults(Domestic Batteries,Simple Batteries, Injuries to Children etc.),and
• Drug Equipment Violations(Possession of Drug Paraphernalia).
*Crashes-by Collision Type were;
• 29.0%were Injury Crashes.
•46.8%were Property Damage Crashes.
• 24.2%were Non-Reportable Crashes.
Priority Response Times Defined:
Priority 0 type calls are no priority type of calls.
Priority 1 type calls are for non-emergency type of calls where the officer will arrive at the earliest convenience,and shall obey all traffic
laws.
Priority 2 type calls require an urgent response where the officer will arrive as soon as practical, and should obey all traffic laws.
Priority 3 type calls are an emergency response in which the lights and siren and driving as authorized for an emergency vehicle by Idaho
Code to facilitate the quick and safe arrival of an officer to the scene.
Other Police Comments:
All qualified open space provided in the development,to include all amenities, must be in an open area in order to allow for natural
observation opportunities. Pathways and landscaping should not create hiding spots or blind spots that would promote criminal
opportunities.
The Meridian Police Department will support all Community Development Staff recommendations,Traffic Impact Studies from ITD and or
ACHD to improve access, roadways, intersections, pathways and sidewalks before the project if fully completed.
The Meridian Police Department can service this area if approved.Any shared driveways shall have address signs at each entrance and the
roadways shall be maintained for emergency response.Any gated communities shall provide a gate code key pad to allow police access to
any part of the gated community. Any townhomes or multi-family units shall be clearly marked with addresses and unit numbers visible day
or night for emergency response. The applicant shall place a way-finding map at each entrance.
*Some data may be incomplete due to report processing times and/or system updates.Crashes include CC.RD is Caller Building.
LC 3254 Sources:ITS/RMS,Tritech CAD,WebCars