Investigative & Support Command

Support Bureau
Goal Accomplishments
Jul-19 		Accomplishments
Aug-19 		Accomplishments
Sep-19 		Division / Unit / Section Responsible Party - Lead Funding Status
M1-SB Increase participation in volunteer programs by 5% each year: Citizens on Patrol, Ministers Against Crime, Clergy and Police Alliance, Citizens Police Academy.

Clergy & Police Alliance held a luncheon meeting where multiple initiatives were discussed.    

16 CAPA and 2 MAC members attended a Compassion Fatigue awareness class.    

Broadcasting and accepting applications for new Ministers Academy.  Received 14 for CAPA, 2 for MAC, & two other chaplains from Kennedale and Northlake PD.
  • Community Programs Division (M)
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  • Community Programs Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    M2-SB Outsource the Crossing Guard Program to a Private Vendor to increase efficiency.

    Outsource to ACMS completed.

    Outsource to ACMS completed.

    Outsource to ACMS completed.
  • Community Programs Division (M)
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  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    M3-SB Obtain a long-term jail services contract.

    Completed.

    Completed. 

    Completed.
  • Community Programs Division (M)
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  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    M4-SB Each SRO will provide at least one presentation to students in the classroom or at an after-school program each semester.

    School Summer Break - SRO's assigned to summer school locations.

    School Resource Officers participated in back-to-school events and followed through with first week of school kickoffs at campuses.  

    Six presentations made in five school locations.  Attended by over 400 students and 20 school staff.  
  • Community Programs Division (M)
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  • SRU Lieutenant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    M5-SB All SROs will be TCOLE certified instructors and Mental Health Peace Officers by FY18.

    Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.
  • Community Programs Division (M)
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  • SRU Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    N1-SB Each CID unit will have a detective or sergeant attend at least one Patrol Roll Call per month.

    CID units attend roll calls as needed to clarify investigative duties and responsibilities or share call out criteria.

    CID units attend roll calls as needed to clarify investigative duties and responsibilities or share call out criteria.

    CID units attend roll calls as needed to clarify investigative duties and responsibilities or share call out criteria.
  • Criminal Investigations Division (N)
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  • CID Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    N2-SB Create a detective development program in which detectives/officers from other divisions can spend a month on loan to one of the CID Units.

    Program is developed; CID units.     

    Program is developed; CID units.     

    Program is developed; CID units.     
  • Criminal Investigations Division (N)
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  • CID Captain & Lieutenants
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  • No Funding Needed
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    N3-SB Develop a basic Detective Training Manual for use Department-wide.

    Complete.

    Complete.

    Complete.
  • Criminal Investigations Division (N)
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  • CID
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  • Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    N4-SB Create an audit process to ensure all detectives work their cases in a timely, thorough manner.

    Completed audit process. Will continue to review audit process for effectiveness.

    Completed audit process. Will continue to review audit process for effectiveness.

    Completed audit process. Will continue to review audit process for effectiveness.
  • Criminal Investigations Division (N)
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  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
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  • No Funding Needed
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    N5-SB Organize and host a monthly regional CID meeting w/ all internal CID Units, surrounding agencies, federal, state and local partners.

    Robbery, Sex Crimes, Fraud, and Major Case/HT Units currently participate in regional CID meetings.  

    Robbery, Sex Crimes, Fraud, and Major Case/HT Units currently participate in regional CID meetings.  

    Robbery, Sex Crimes, Fraud, and Major Case/HT Units currently participate in regional CID meetings.
  • Criminal Investigations Division (N)
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  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
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  • No Funding Needed
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    O1-SB Evaluate new training opportunities and recommend at least one course/class for each Homicide investigator.

    New training opportunities have been identified. Awaiting funding source for training needs.

    New training opportunities have been identified. Awaiting funding source for training needs.

    New training opportunities have been identified. Awaiting funding source for training needs.
  • Homicide Unit (O)
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  • Homicide Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    O2-SB Increase staffing by a total of five detective positions in order to keep pace with ever more complicated and difficult investigations (FY19-FY22).

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Homicide Unit (O)
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  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    P1-SB Create a habitual runaway detail by adding a total of three detectives from FY19-FY21.

    Implementation not expected until FY2019 or later. Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Implementation not expected until FY2019 or later. Awaiting funding.
  • Major Case Unit (P)
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  • Major Case Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    P2-SB Evaluate new training opportunities and recommend at least one course/class for all Major Case Detectives, and Missing Persons Officers and Civilians.

    New training opportunities have been identified. Awaiting funding source for training needs.

    New training opportunities have been identified. Awaiting funding source for training needs.

    New training opportunities have been identified. Awaiting funding source for training needs.
  • Major Case Unit (P)
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  • CID Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    P3-SB Expand Human Trafficking efforts by adding an officer in FY18, a civilian in FY19, a total of four detectives in FY20-FY22 to handle high-profile investigations, and Critical Police Incidents.

    Implementation not expected until FY2019. Awaiting funding. 

    Awaiting funding. 

    Awaiting funding. 
  • Major Case Unit (P)
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  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    P4-SB Add total of three detectives; one in FY19 and two in FY21

    Implementation not expected until FY2019. Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding. 
  • Major Case Unit (P)
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  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    Q1-SB Annually evaluate the need for additional officers in an effort to keep up with ever-increasing demand.

    Evaluated need for additional officers. Awaiting funding for needed increases.

    Evaluated need for additional officers. Awaiting funding for needed increases.

    Evaluated need for additional officers. Awaiting funding for needed increases.
  • Fugitive Unit (Q)
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  • Fugitive Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    Q2-SB Create a detail within the unit to specifically address and apprehend family violence and protective order offenders.

    Grant funding not available. Officer still assigned to make DV and PO Violation warrants a priority.

    Grant funding not available. Officer still assigned to make DV and PO Violation warrants a priority.

    Grant funding not available. Officer still assigned to make DV and PO Violation warrants a priority.
  • Fugitive Unit (Q)
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  • Fugitive Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    R1-SB Add two detectives to the unit every year (total 10) to make the unit more efficient, productive, and effective.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Robbery Unit (R)
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  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    S1-SB Aggressively investigate all crimes against children and present cases to the District Attorney within 90 days.

    215 cases assigned/247 cleared. When evidence/cases allow, it is presented to the District Attorney within 90 days.

    256 cases assigned/235 cleared. When evidence/cases allow, it is presented to the District Attorney within 90 days.

    250 cases assigned/260 cleared. When evidence/cases allow, it is presented to the District Attorney within 90 days.
  • Crimes Against Children Unit (S)
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  • CACU Sergeant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    S2-SB Add three detectives each year in FY18-FY20, and four detectives in FY21 and FY22 for a total of 17, and two sergeants to ensure that there is sufficient time dedicated to each case to put together the best cases possible.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Crimes Against Children Unit (S)
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  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    S3-SB A supervisor will contact complainant families within 48 hours, and monthly until case adjudication (documentation required).

    Sgt. Dehoyos is currently completing this goal.

    Sgt. Dehoyos is currently completing this goal.

    Sgt. Dehoyos is currently completing this goal.
  • Crimes Against Children Unit (S)
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  • CACU Sergeant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    T1-SB Add two detectives each year in FY18-FY20, and one detective in FY21 and FY22 for a total of eight officers and one sergeant (FY20) to keep up with a growing demand created by a rapidly growing city and Department.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
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  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    T2-SB Evaluate advanced training and recommend at least one training class/course for each investigator.

    Training opportunities have been identified and will be attended when funding is allocated and operationally efficient.    

    CVSC/Crime Victim Services Conference--M. Hernandez; Expert Testimony-K. Chapman.    

    Victim Assistance--Crime Victim's Compensation.    
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
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  • DV Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    T3-SB Use Focused Deterrence principles and work with community partners to decrease domestic violence homicides by 5% each year.

    Focused deterrence principles are being used by One Safe Place, Detectives, and NPO's to achieve this goal.

    Focused deterrence principles are being used by One Safe Place, Detectives, and NPO's to achieve this goal.

    Focused deterrence principles are being used by One Safe Place, Detectives, and NPO's to achieve this goal.
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
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  • SVS Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    T4-SB Aggressively investigate and present cases to the district attorney’s office within 30 days.

    When evidence/investigations allow, cases are presented to the District Attorney within 30 days.

    When evidence/investigations allow, cases are presented to the District Attorney within 30 days.

    When evidence/investigations allow, cases are presented to the District Attorney within 30 days.
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
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  • DV Sergeant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    T5-SB Create a high-risk checklist to educate officers, citizens and victims about factors that may indicate a greater threat.

    Sgt. Coleman has been sharing information and has incorporated information into family violence education packet.

    Sgt. Coleman has been sharing information and has incorporated information into family violence education packet.

    Sgt. Coleman has been sharing information and has incorporated information into family violence education packet.
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
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  • SVS Lieutenant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    T6-SB Apply for grant funding to create a program based on Focused Deterrence principles to aggressively pursue and prosecute abusers, and direct lower level offenders to services available to help end their destructive behavior.

    Grant was not funded. Will continue to seek funding.

    Grant was not funded. Will continue to seek funding.

    Grant was not funded. Will continue to seek funding.
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
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  • SVS Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    T7-SB Detectives will accept and investigate each domestic violence case. At a minimum, each report will receive telephone follow-up.

    677 cases assigned. Detectives are tasked with making contact on every report. Sgt. Coleman is monitoring.

    690 cases assigned. Detectives are tasked with making contact on every report. Sgt. Coleman is monitoring.

    704 cases assigned. Detectives are tasked with making contact on every report. Sgt. Coleman is monitoring.
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
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  • SVS Sergeant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    U1-SB Evaluate advanced training opportunities and recommend at least one course/class for each investigator.

    New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.

    New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.

    One Sergeant and 4 detectives attended the CASCI National Sex Crimes Conference.
  • Sex Crimes Unit (U)
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  • Sex Crimes Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    U2-SB Add a total of ten detectives from FY19-FY22, and one sergeant in FY21.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Sex Crimes Unit (U)
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  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    U3-SB Purchase recording equipment to be installed in interview rooms at One Safe Place.

    Current system (Avigilon) is in the process of being replaced by AXON.    

    Current system (Avigilon) is in the process of being replaced by AXON.    

    Current system (Avigilon) in the process of being replaced by AXON
  • Sex Crimes Unit (U)
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  • SVS Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    U4-SB Add one investigator in FY19 to seek out and arrest internet predators, increasing those arrests by at least 100%.

    ICAC unit currently housed in CACU; 1 detective and 1 officer

    ICAC unit currently housed in CACU; 1 detective and 1 officer

    ICAC unit currently housed in CACU; 1 detective and 1 officer
  • Sex Crimes Unit (U)
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  • CID Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    U5-SB Add one Administrative Assistant by FY21.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Sex Crimes Unit (U)
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  • CID Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    V1-SB Evaluate advanced training opportunities and recommend at least one class/course for each officer and detective.

    One officer went to NSSOMA-Nat. Symposium on Sex Offender Management & Accountability.    

    No additional training this month.

    New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.
  • Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Unit (V)
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  • Sex Crimes Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    V2-SB Maintain a 100% conviction rate for cases filed by the officers and the detectives of the unit.

    Conviction rate (DA stat) is meeting standards.

    Conviction rate (DA stat) is meeting standards.

    Conviction rate (DA stat) is meeting standards.
  • Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Unit (V)
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  • Sex Crimes Sergeant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    V3-SB Create a public education program regarding the prevention of sexual assaults and have each officer provide the training to at least one group annually.

    Working with Tarrant County Re-entry First Stop Center to use their resources.

    Working with Tarrant County Re-entry First Stop Center to use their resources.

    Working with Tarrant County Re-entry First Stop Center to use their resources.
  • Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Unit (V)
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  • CID Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    W1-SB Develop a Community Outreach Program that works to educate the community and law enforcement about domestic and sexual violence through community outreach activities on dating violence, domestic violence, sexual violence, the effects of domestic violence on children, and victim sensitivity including culturally sensitivity training.

    Community Outreach Program completed by Shelby Hopson in Victims Assistance.

    Community Outreach Program completed by Shelby Hopson in Victims Assistance.

    Community Outreach Program completed by Shelby Hopson in Victims Assistance.
  • Victim Assistance Section (W)
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  • CID Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    W2-SB Expand the volunteer/intern program by adding at least one position each year to provide comprehensive services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their families in a safe, comforting, and supportive environment.

    Volunteer/intern program is in developing stages; all positions are currently funded positions.

    Volunteer/intern program is in developing stages; all positions are currently funded positions.

    Volunteer/intern program is in developing stages; all positions are currently funded positions.
  • Victim Assistance Section (W)
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  • CID Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    W3-SB Establish performance measures, evaluate services, and make adjustments or improvements as necessary.

    Shelby Hopson evaluating performance.

    Shelby Hopson evaluating performance.

    Shelby Hopson evaluating performance.
  • Victim Assistance Section (W)
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  • CID Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    W4-SB Add two staff members to complete assessments, provide safety planning, assist with access to benefits, assist with the criminal justice system, and facilitate referrals to social services agencies.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Victim Assistance Section (W)
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  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    X1-SB Add five detectives per year (FY20-FY22) to investigate the multitude of economic crimes properly.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Economic Crimes Unit (X)
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  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    X2-SB Evaluate advanced training opportunities and send each investigator to at least one advanced class/course.

    New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.

    New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.

    FBI National Academy--Lt. Simmons
  • Economic Crimes Unit (X)
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  • Economic Crimes Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    X3-SB Continually work with partners (U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Postal Inspectors, area agencies) to identify new economic crime trends, and develop investigative responses to disseminate public education materials within thirty days of discovering new scams/threats.

    Continue to partner with other agencies.

    Continue to partner with other agencies.

    Continue to partner with other agencies--FBI Financial Crimes Task Force
  • Economic Crimes Unit (X)
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  • Forensic / Economic Crimes Lieutenant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    Y1-SB Add total of three detectives by FY22 to create a 24/7 COBRA Unit.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Commercial Auto Theft Unit (Y)
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  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    Y2-SB Recommend training courses in heavy equipment thefts, tracking technologies, and cargo thefts for each detective.

    Implementation expected once funding becomes available.

    Implementation expected once funding becomes available.

    Implementation expected once funding becomes available.
  • Commercial Auto Theft Unit (Y)
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  • Forensic / Economic Crimes Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    Y3-SB FWPD will host industry training on cargo theft, heavy equipment theft, and commercial vehicle specialties.

    Implementation expected FY19. Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Commercial Auto Theft Unit (Y)
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  • Forensic / Economic Crimes Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    Z1-SB Determine new location for Crime Scene Search Unit personnel since currently in leased building.

    Awaiting funding for a permanent solution.

    Awaiting funding for a permanent solution.

    Awaiting funding for a permanent solution.
  • Crime Scene Unit (Z)
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  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    Z2-SB Annually evaluate the need for additional Crime Scene personnel based on call load and advances in evidence collection techniques.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Crime Scene Unit (Z)
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  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    Z3-SB Increase staff by two Crime Scene Technicians by FY18.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Crime Scene Unit (Z)
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  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    AA1-SB Create incentives, such as certification pay, to keep highly trained examiners from leaving the Department.

    Incentives approved by Chief, but awaiting funding.    

    Incentives approved by Chief, but awaiting funding.

    Incentives approved by Chief, but awaiting funding.
  • Digital Forensics Lab Unit (AA)
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  • DFL Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    AA2-SB Establish an actual line-item training budget for the Unit to keep examiners current on the latest forensic methodologies.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Digital Forensics Lab Unit (AA)
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  • Forensic / Economic Crimes Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    AA3-SB Reduce the case backlog to less than 30 days for any piece of evidence submitted for examination.

    Implementation expected in FY20. Working on backlog. July backlog is 45 phones, 6 computers and 1 video.

    Implementation expected in FY20. Working on backlog. August backlog is 19 phones, 14 computers and 1 video.

    Implementation expected in FY20. Working on backlog. September backlog is 27 phones, 71 computers and 1 video.
  • Digital Forensics Lab Unit (AA)
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  • DFL Sergeant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    AA4-SB Increase lab personnel by three examiner positions, adding one position each year in FY18, FY19, and FY20.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.
  • Digital Forensics Lab Unit (AA)
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  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    AB1-SB Increase staffing to two additional Chemists, one additional Forensic Scientist/Biology, one Forensic Scientist/DNA, one Biology Technician/Admin, one Firearm Technician, and one Forensic Scientist Firearm and Toolmark position to provide timely delivery of results and maintain manageable backlogs.

    Implementation expected FY22. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation expected FY22. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation expected FY22. Awaiting funding.
  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
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  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    AB2-SB Provide training and development of employees annually to become eligible for and to maintain licensure.

    We had 8 different entries in the Laboratory’s Professional Development Log for the month of July. 

    We had 12 different entries in the Laboratory’s Professional Development Log for the month of August. 

    We had 34 different entries in the Laboratory’s Professional Development Log for the month of September. 
  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AB3-SB Acquire new and replacement equipment, technology and software annually in order to become more efficient and to stay on the cutting edge of forensic science.

    On track for purchasing new equipment and software this FY.  There has been a delay in acquiring the BAC equipment

    One of the new hydrogen generators was used to replace an older unit that was not functioning optimally. The older hydrogen generator will need to be repaired or replaced; quote for repair requested from vendor. The validation process for the GC-FID and GC-FID-MS started on June 3, 2019, and is on schedule with validation, SOP on ethanol processing, and SOP update on UM.  First draft of SOP for GC-FID/GC-FID-MS and UM is complete.  Review of SOPs are on schedule.  The 2nd draft of SOPs should be completed by September 6, 2019.  Should receive CTS BAC tests at the beginning of September. 

    The Crime Laboratory is just completing the validation process on a GC-FID-MS & GC-FID. Our new equipment and SOPs should be reviewed by ANAB in an offsite assessment prior to the end of the year. Once we have received ANAB approval we will be able to conduct BAC testing again. We should have City Council approval for funding at the end of this month or the beginning of the next month that will allow us to purchase a LCMS instrument. This new instrument will permit us to conduct THC quantification testing.
  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
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  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    AB4-SB Develop and submit a plan to use new personnel, equipment, and technology to expand the scope of services provided by the Crime Lab.

    The Crime Laboratory has grant funding that will allow us to begin the process of validating Y-screening for sexual assault kit examinations.  We also have grant funding to validate STRMIX (probabilistic genotyping); however, because of new software updates that will be necessary for this project, and while awaiting additional guidance from the Texas Forensic Science Commission regarding STRMIX (probabilistic genotyping), this project will be pushed back to the end of this calendar year or the beginning of the next calendar year.    

    The Crime Laboratory has grant funding that will allow us to begin the process of validating Y-screening for sexual assault kit examinations.  We also have grant funding to validate STRMIX (probabilistic genotyping); however, because of new software updates that will be necessary for this project, and while awaiting additional guidance from the Texas Forensic Science Commission regarding STRMIX (probabilistic genotyping), this project will be pushed back to the end of this calendar year or the beginning of the next calendar year.    

    The Crime Laboratory has grant funding that will allow us to begin the process of validating Y-screening for sexual assault kit examinations.  We also have grant funding to validate STRMIX (probabilistic genotyping); however, because of new software updates that will be necessary for this project, and while awaiting additional guidance from the Texas Forensic Science Commission regarding STRMIX (probabilistic genotyping), the project was pushed back to the end of 2019 calendar year.  In order to move forward with the STRMIX project, the Laboratory first needs to obtain Qiacubes.  We have grant funding for Qiacubes; however, the purchasing process has been delayed for several months because of contractual concerns from the City’s Legal Department.         
  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AB5-SB Explore a possible revenue stream by marketing and providing laboratory services to smaller agencies.

    The Crime Laboratory does not currently have the personnel resources to permit us to insource cases.  Any additional casework that we take on without the addition of new personnel, will increase the Laboratory’s turnaround time.  We have approved Needs Requests for additional personnel; however, no funding for the positions have been found.  This objective shows that funding would be needed to complete.  If we insourced cases without adding personnel, the Crime Laboratory’s turnaround time would increase, which would be contrary to the Strategic Goal of reducing Unit turnaround times.

    Texas SB1325 took effect when it was signed by Governor Abbott on June 10, 2019, and legalizes hemp in the state of Texas. Marijuana and hemp are both Cannabis sativa L plants containing Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. The difference between the two is the quantity of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol present. The Crime Laboratory needs new equipment in order to be able to quantify THC in evidentiary items. The Laboratory has been advised that seized asset forfeiture funds should be available at the end of September to purchase a LCMS with diode-array detection (DAD).  If funding becomes available at the end of September, the Crime Laboratory may be able to physically have a new instrument by December 2019 or January 2020, and this would permit us to bring THC quantification testing online by approximately the summer of 2020.  If the Chemistry Unit gets a new LCMS DAD and an additional chemist, the Crime Laboratory could begin to in source THC quantification cases. 

    Texas SB1325 took effect when it was signed by Governor Abbott on June 10, 2019, and legalizes hemp in the State of Texas.  Marijuana and hemp are both Cannabis sativa L plants containing Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.  The difference between the two is the quantity of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol present.  The Crime Laboratory needs new equipment in order to be able to quantify THC in evidentiary items.  The Laboratory has been advised that seized asset forfeiture funds should be available on October 15 to purchase a LCMS with diode-array detection (DAD).  If funding becomes available, the Crime Laboratory may be able to physically have a new instrument by the beginning of 2020, and this would permit us to bring THC quantification testing online by approximately the summer of 2020.  If the Chemistry Unit gets a new LCMS DAD and an additional chemist, the Crime Laboratory could begin to insource THC quantification cases.
  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AC1-SB Reduce turnaround time for routine cases to 30 days and rush cases to a maximum of two weeks.

    June 26 to July 26, 2019:

    84 cases currently in queue

    194 CS cases completed and reported

     0 BAC cases completed (all BAC outsourced due to instrument broken)


    40 Rush cases requested

    30 Rush cases completed within 14 days

    (Two of rush cases had to wait until standards were ordered and received to complete, cases from April)

    75% Rush cases completed <14 days

    95% total cases completed <30 days

     Average days to complete case: 11 days    

                          

    July 27 to August 27, 2019:

    52 cases currently in queue


    245 CS cases completed and reported

    0 BAC cases completed (all BAC outsourced due to instrument broken)                                                                                                                                   

    32 Rush cases requested

    30 Rush cases completed within 14 days

    93.75% Rush cases completed <14 days

    95% total cases completed <30 days

     Average days to complete case: 10.4days                 

    Aug 28 to Sept 23, 2019:

    71 cases currently in queue'

    173 CS cases completed and reported

    0 BAC cases completed (all BAC outsourced due to instrument broken)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

    29 Rush cases requested

    27 Rush cases completed within 14 days

    93.10% Rush cases completed <14 days

    100% total cases completed <30 days

    Average days to complete case: 6.2days                 

  • Chemistry Unit (AC)
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    AC2-SB Chemists will receive the required training and development licensure.

    Maria Olds received Master of Science Degree in Forensic Toxicology. One analyst attended the Emotional Intelligence Class.           

    Two analysts attended DEA vendor presentation - LCMS for THC Quantification analysis.

    Six analysts have attended Agilent Technologies Mass Hunter and Quantitation Class.  Six of the Unit’s seven analysts have already completed the FEMA ISO100, 200, 700, and 800 training; the remaining analyst will complete before required due date.
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    AC3-SB Acquire new and replacement instrumentation, technology and software as needed and in a timely manner.
    The Chemistry Unit received three hydrogen generators, one GC-FID, and one GC-FID-MS instrument in May 2019.  The three hydrogen generators are installed and working efficiently.  One of the new hydrogen generators was used to replace an older unit that was not functioning optimally.  The older hydrogen generator will need to be repaired or replaced.

    The validation process for the GC-FID and GC-FID-MS began on June 3, 2019, and is on schedule.  The instruments are being validated, SOPs on ethanol processing are being developed, and our Uncertainty of Measurement SOP is being updated.  We had encountered an issue with the airline that supplies carrier gas to the instruments.  The air that was coming out of the airline was contaminated; this issue has been resolved, and validation is continuing on the GC-FID.    

    One of the new hydrogen generators was used to replace an older unit that was not functioning optimally.  The older hydrogen generator will need to be repaired or replaced; quote for repair requested from vendor. The validation process for the GC-FID and GC-FID-MS started on June 3, 2019, and is on schedule with validation, SOP on ethanol processing, and SOP update on UM.  First draft of SOP for GC-FID/GC-FID-MS and UM is complete.  Review of SOPs are on schedule.  The 2nd draft of SOPs should be completed by September 6, 2019.  Should receive CTS BAC tests at the beginning of September. 

    Validation of the new GC-FID and GC-FID-MS are complete, and in review.


    Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Uncertainty of Measurement (UM) have been completed for the GC-FID and GC-FID-MS and are in review.     SOP for GC-FID and GC-FID-MS are complete and in review.       

    Pending completion for BAC program: competency tests for BAC, CTS tests for BAC, and ANAB assessment of BAC program.

  • Chemistry Unit (AC)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AC4-SB Expand capacity in the Chemistry Unit to process bold alcohol testing as part of soliciting as many as 1,000 cases annually from local police departments.

    At our current staffing level, and with the difficulties that we have with our old BAC instrumentation, no insourcing of blood alcohol cases from external agencies will be feasible at this time.  We have approved Needs Assessments for two additional chemists and one BAC analyst; however, no funds have been allocated.  If we insource cases without adding personnel, the Unit’s turnaround time would increase, which would be contrary to the Strategic Goal of reducing Unit turnaround time.

    At our current staffing level, and with the difficulties that we have with our old BAC instrumentation, no in-sourcing of blood alcohol cases from external agencies will be feasible at this time.  We have approved Needs Assessments for two additional chemists and one BAC analyst; however, no funds have been allocated.  If we in-source cases without adding personnel, the Unit’s turnaround time would increase, which would be contrary to the Strategic Goal of reducing Unit turnaround time.

    At our current staffing level, and with the difficulties that we have with our old BAC instrumentation, no insourcing of blood alcohol cases from external agencies will be feasible at this time. We have approved Needs Assessments for two additional chemists and one BAC analyst; however, no funds have been allocated.  If we insource cases without adding personnel, the Unit’s turnaround time would increase, which would be contrary to the Strategic Goal of reducing Unit turnaround time.
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  • Funding Needed
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    AD1-SB Reduce turnaround time for routine cases to 30 days and rush cases to a maximum of two weeks.

    July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019

    Four Firearm cases were completed. Three of the four cases (75%) had a turnaround time less than 90 days (average turnaround time is 224.3 days).

    *It should be noted that Firearm & Toolmark Unit is the last Unit in the Crime Laboratory to receive evidence when that evidence needs to go to multiple Units. 75% (3 of 4) of the cases were completed in the Firearm Unit less than 90 days. (The average turnaround time to complete a case once it gets into the Unit was 57 days.)      

    1 CPI was completed.

    176 entries into NIBIN and 28 hits (15.9% hit rate)

    July 31st – August 29th 2019

     

    19 Firearm cases were completed. 7 of the 19 cases (36.8%) had a turnaround time less than 90 days (average turnaround time is 155 days).

     

    *It should be noted that Firearm & Toolmark Unit is the last Unit in the Crime Laboratory to receive evidence when that evidence needs to go to multiple Units. 100% (19 of 19) of the cases were completed in the Firearm Unit less than 90 days. (The average turnaround time to complete a case once it gets into the Unit was 24.52 days.)                        

     

    0 CPI’s were completed.

     

    152 entries into NIBIN and 10 Leads (6.5% Lead Rate)

    September 1 - September 27, 2019 10 Cases completed. 4 (40%) of the 10 cases had a turnaround time less than 90 days (average turnaround time is 225.6 days). *It should be noted that Firearm & Toolmark Unit is the last Unit in the Crime Laboratory to receive evidence when that evidence needs to go to multiple Units. 9 (90%) of 10 cases were completed in the Firearm Unit less than 90 days (The average time to complete a case once it gets into the Unit was 94 days) 2 CPI’s were completed. 100% of the 2 CPI’s were completed in less than 90 days (average turnaround time 26.5 days; average time in the unit 24.5). 190 entries into NIBIN and 25 Leads (13.15% hit rate)
  • Firearms Unit (AD)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AD2-SB All Firearms examiners will receive required training and development to qualify for licensure.

    No training was received in the Firearm's section during the month of July, 2019.    

    No training was received in the Firearm's section during the month of August, 2019

    Senior Forensic Scientist Paul Slocum and Forensic Scientist Lorelei Peterson both attended CRASE and Stop the Bleed training.
  • Firearms Unit (AD)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AD3-SB Submit a plan to increase the capacity of the Firearms Unit.

    On February 21, 2019, Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald approved the Crime Laboratory’s IOC on changes made to NIBIN protocols.  

    On February 21, 2019, Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald approved the Crime Laboratory’s IOC on changes made to NIBIN protocols.  

    On February 21, 2019, Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald approved the Crime Laboratory’s IOC on changes made to NIBIN protocols.  
  • Firearms Unit (AD)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AE1-SB Reduce turnaround time for routine cases to 30 days and rush cases to a maximum of two weeks.

    The average turnaround time for all cases completed during July was 19 days.  There were no rush requests during this month.

    The average turnaround time for all cases completed during August was 13 days. There were no rush requests during this month.

    The average turnaround time for all cases completed during September was 19 days. There were no rush requests during this month.
  • Latent Print Unit (AE)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    AE2-SB All Latent Print examiners will receive required training and development to maintain certifications.

    Latent Print Examiner Pat Wertheim and Latent Print Supervisor Deborah Smith have initiated a plan to evaluate a new statistics model for the latent print discipline.  The Latent Print Supervisor provided Quality Assurance training to other latent print examiners again. 

    Latent Print Examiner Heather Wigington attended the International Association for Identification Educational Conference. Latent Print Supervisor Deborah Smith provided Quality Assurance training to other latent print examiners again, and started her final semester of her MSFS degree program. 

    Latent Print Examiner Heather Wigington completed ANAB Assessor refresher training, and is currently in her fall semester of her Bachelor's degree program. Latent Print Supervisor Smith completed the Agile Leader Course at the Fort Worth Training Academy, and is currently in her final semester of her MSFS degree program. Latent Print Technician Jamie Mueller completed "Brady Giglio" training.
  • Latent Print Unit (AE)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AE3-SB Submit a plan to expand the services of the Latent Print Unit.

    The Latent Print Unit has completed the revision of the LIMS worksheets and is currently wrapping up the report logic for the streamlined reporting process.

    The Latent Print Unit reviewed the functionality of two new latent print development products, Recover ID and a Gun Blue chemical technique, in the interest of developing additional ridge detail on fired casings. A cost benefit analysis resulted in the rejection of these two products as viable additions to the Latent Print Unit.

    The Latent Print Unit is currently working on the LIMS report/logic generation, and is currently in the process of developing additional ideas to provide training opportunities to FWPD officers.
  • Latent Print Unit (AE)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AF1-SB Reduce turnaround time for routine cases to under 3 months, for case assignment to report, and reduce the total turnaround time to under one year.

    As of 7-30-19: Average total turnaround time for July 2019: 307 days.  Case assignment to report average turnaround time: 165 days.   The Biology Unit backlog as of 7-30-19 is 552 case records and 40 requests pending approval.     

    As of 8-28-19: Average total turnaround time for August 2019: 124 days. Case assignment to report average turnaround time: 87 days.   The Biology Unit backlog as of 8-26-19 is 563 case records and 53 requests pending approval.     

    As of 9-26-19:  Average total turnaround time for September 2019: 445 days. Case assignment to report average turnaround time: 292 days. The Biology Unit backlog as of 9-26-19 is 545 case records and less than 75 requests pending approval.     
  • Biology Unit (AF)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    AF2-SB Biologists will receive required training and development to qualify for licensure.

    Senior Forensic Scientist Trisa Crutcher and Forensic Scientist Amanda Rickerd completed two hours of webinar regarding STACS software.  Forensic Scientist Alisha Lagrini and Forensic Supervisor Cassie Johnson watched one four-hour webinar regarding Probabilistic Genotyping.  Senior Forensic Scientist Uvonna Alexander watched two four-hour webinars regarding Probabilistic Genotyping.  

    Senior Forensic Scientist Trisa Crutcher and Forensic Scientist Amanda Rickerd completed two hours of webinar regarding STACS software. Forensic Scientists Alisha Lagrini and Amanda Rickerd, Senior Forensic Scientists Uvonna Alexander and Trisa Crutcher, and Forensic Supervisor Cassie Johnson watched a webinar regarding Track-Kit. Senior Forensic Scientist Uvonna Alexander attended the Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators meeting.  

    Senior Forensic Scientist Uvonna Alexander, Forensic Scientist Amanda Rickerd, and Forensic Supervisor Cassie Johnson completed the City's 2019 Security Awareness Training. Senior Forensic Scientist Uvonna Alexander completed the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event and Stop-the-Bleed training, as well as participated in a Brady Giglio webinar. Forensic Supervisor Cassie Johnson attended the 1st Annual Forensic Academy. Forensic Scientist Alisha Lagrini attended the International Symposium on Human Identification.  
  • Biology Unit (AF)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AF3-SB Validate Global filer DNA test kit with expanded Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) loci.

    Quantifier Trio and Global Filer are actively being used in casework.

    Quantifier Trio and Global Filer are actively being used in casework.

    Quantifier Trio and Global Filer are actively being used in casework.
  • Biology Unit (AF)
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  • Forensic Lab Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    AG1-SB Submit a plan to eliminate multiple identifying numbers for individuals listed in the Records Management System.

    No change- FWPD IT doesn't want to purge data at this time before the data conversion.  Will need additional staffing if the department wants to keep on top of this issue with the software and duplicate MNI's.  

    No change. Will need additional staff for quality control to merge MNI's. Needs assessment TBD.      

    Data conversion will be starting in October. We still will need additional staff for quality control.
  • Warrants and Identification Unit (AG)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AG2-SB Improve the Laserfiche jail records project to make the process easier to accomplish and look at a way to electronically send records to Laserfiche and file instead of printing and rescanning.

    Purchase of scanners is pending.

    Scanners were supposed to be delivered on August 15th. Waiting on desktop to install. Asked for meeting with IT for indexing and assistance with laserfiche process.  

    Still waiting on desktop to install. Asked for meeting with IT for indexing and assistance with laserfiche process. Email was sent for an update and setting up meeting this next month with IT on the indexing of Tritech data since Data conversion will start beginning of October.
  • Warrants and Identification Unit (AG)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AG3-SB Conduct workload analysis and evaluate staffing needs annually to determine if additional staff is needed.

    Warrant/ID technician positions are filled.  Sr position on midnights posting closed last week.  Interviews will be scheduled in the next two weeks.    

    Interview for Lead will occur first of next month. All other positions are filled.  

    All position are filled. Allen Fox promoted to Lead on midnight shift.  Added new responsibility for Class C assaults/fingerprinting at Municipal Court. Will share responsibility with MC liaisons and Marshall's office. Will monitor this to see what it takes away from.  
  • Warrants and Identification Unit (AG)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AG4-SB Increase staff by one Identification Technician.

    Same- no change.  Needs assessment is still on the books for this position.  Need funding.  

    Needs assessment is still on the books for this position. Need funding.  

    Same- no change.  Needs assessment is still on the books for this position. Need funding.  
  • Warrants and Identification Unit (AG)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AH1-SB Evaluate staffing needs annually to ensure personnel are able to adequately handle call load, averaging less than 10 calls being held to pass on to the following shift.

    DRU has been unable to keep up with the workload even though they are now fully staffed.  Online reports will being again on August 15th.  We have been paying mandatory 4 hours of OT to keep up with the demand.  There are over 2500 reports to be reviewed.  This process takes longer because of the software changes.  NIBRS has hired the 4th position.  They are 1 tech short on midnights and 2 senior position on midnights is open.  Interviews are scheduled.  

    Online reports are now up and running for offenses only. Information only reports will go online towards the end of September (after set and testing in Training and then upgrade to production for RMS). Ms. Ragsdale is preparing a Needs Assessment for staffing regarding our increasing workloads for this unit. This should be completed next month.  

    Still don't have "information reports" ready for online reporting. Due to NIBRS certification changes in software. Won't occur until the certification is complete. Needs assessment for additional staff is being revised and will be submitted next month.  
  • Data Reporting Unit (AH)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AH2-SB Implement training program to increase staff retention.

    Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.
  • Data Reporting Unit (AH)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    AJ1-SB Implement bar coding system for property and evidence take in.

    Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.
  • Property Records Management Unit (AI)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AI2-SB Finalize the Accident Report contract to sell accident reports online and include in kiosks that would be available in all divisions for citizens to purchase reports from the kiosk or online.

    Waiting for funding from IT to fund Kiosk and software to run Kiosk. Reports are available online for citizens to purchase.  

    Waiting for funding from IT to fund Kiosk and software to run Kiosk. Reports are available online for citizens to purchase.  

    Waiting for funding from IT to fund Kiosk and software to run Kiosk. Reports are available online for citizens to purchase.  
  • Property Records Management Unit (AI)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    AJ2-SB Upgrade security camera system.

    At budget committee meeting, Ms. Roberts was told that the Sentinel contract was no longer.  Mr. Munday confirmed but said they were still doing some work for us.  I will pass this along to Ms. Rogers to handle.  

    Waiting on M. Munday to advise when new contract takes effect to work with new company for upgrades.    

    Waiting on M. Munday to advise when new contract takes effect to work with new company for upgrades.    
  • Property Records Management Unit (AI)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    AJ3-SB Obtain additional storage for the property and evidence room to include new refrigeration for blood/DNA evidence and warehouse space for long term homicide/sexual assault DNA evidence.

    No change- waiting on architect design and approval meetings.      

    No change- waiting on architect design and approval meetings.      

    No change- waiting on architect design and approval meetings.      
  • Property Records Management Unit (AI)
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  • Property & Records Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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