SUPPORT BUREAU

Support Bureau
Goal Accomplishments
Dec-18
Accomplishments
Jan-19
Accomplishments
Feb-19
Division / Unit / Section Responsible Party - Lead Funding Status

SWAT has not started this operation. They are currently waiting for the new helicopter to be purchased that will enable this training.

We are unable to proceed until the new helicopter is purchased.  The purchase is in process however the delivery of a new helicopter is not expected until next year 2020.  

No update.

  • SWAT Unit (A)
  • SWAT Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • This has not been completed, waiting on a funding source.  Currently looking at grant options. 

    There has not been a funding source identified or available to make this purchase. 

    No update.

  • SWAT Unit (A)
  • SWAT Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • SWAT officers have ongoing assault training.

    SWAT officers have ongoing assault training.

    SWAT officers have ongoing assault training.

  • SWAT Unit (A)
  • SWAT Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • Completed two Gameroom Search Warrant schools, preparing for basic Swat search warrant school for CTU, SRT and Gang.

    Hosting a Advanced Tactics school for SRT, Gang and CTU in the next few months.  

    Basic SWAT school for SRT was cancelled at the request of the Patrol Deputy Chiefs.  We will host the class once Patrol sends a revised schedule.  CTU and Gang will attend a Advanced tactics class once Swat sends an updated schedule. 

  • Special Response Team (B)
  • SRT Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • SRT vehicles are currently being replaced with Dodge Chargers and Chevrolet Tahoes.  SWATs new trucks are in and currently being outfitted.  Once completed SWATs original vehicles will be transferred over to SRT in an attempt to backfield any gaps. 

    SWAT units are currently being upfitted and equipped with extended beds and camper tops and should be completed within the next two to three weeks. 

    SRT vehicles are currently being replaced with Dodge Chargers and Chevrolet Tahoes.  SWATs new trucks are in and currently being outfitted.  Once completed SWATs original vehicles will be transferred over to SRT in an attempt to backfield any gaps. 

    SWAT units are halfway through the upfit process.  We anticipate complettion of all of them within the next 6 weeks.  

    SRT 2018 vehicles are complete and have been issued.  Currently taking in Swat turn in vehicles and will re issue to SRT.  There are 6 Tahoes and 6 PPV trucks scheduled to be assigned to SRT this budget year.  We have not received either order as of this time. 

  • Special Response Team (B)
  • SRT Lieutenant & Fleet Manager
  • Asset Forfeiture (AF)
  • Funding Needed
  • This has been completed.

    This has been completed.

    This has been completed.

  • K9 Unit (C)
  • K-9 Sergeant
  • General Fund (GF)
  • This has been completed.

    This has been completed.

    This has been completed.

  • K9 Unit (C)
  • K-9 Sergeant
  • No Funding Needed
  • We have identified funding and a purchase order has been cut for the purchase of the K9's. 

    This program has been denied by ACM Chapa until additional funding is identified and submitted as a decision package.

    This program has been denied by ACM Chapa until additional funding is identified and submitted as a decision package.

  • K9 Unit (C)
  • K-9 Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • This is still in process and has not been completed.

    This has not been completed yet due to funding.  We did have a statue donated and a dedication ceremony is coming in the next few weeks. The statue is located at the entrance of the K9 training area.  

    We received information that funding has been approved and will meet in the next few weeks to start the planning process. 

  • K9 Unit (C)
  • SWAT Captain
  • Asset Forfeiture (AF)
  • There has not been any other additions to the crime analyst or short term plans to increase this unit.  They will be assigned to the Patrol Divisions the majority of time.

    There has not been any other additions to the crime analyst or short term plans to increase this unit.  They will be assigned to the Patrol Divisions the majority of time.

    No update.

  • Crime Analysis Unit (D)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • Funding is not available to increase staffing at this time.  The Matrix study will be out later this month with personnel suggestions and will assist with the priority level of these positions. 

    We have been told by the city managers office the staffing study should be available the last week of January for review. 

    Staffing study should be released in March. RTCC received a sergeant on long-term loan to supervise the evening shift.  

    We received the staffing study and the recommendation is to add 3 additional officers and one sergeant.  Patrol has released one sergeant who is currently staffing the evening/midnight shift.  Unknown when the other 3 officers will be released and added. 

  • Real Time Crime Center Unit (E)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • Purchased and installed approximately 175 cameras that are actively being monitored through the RTCC.  There are several more cameras available and waiting to be installed. 

    There is no update this cycle.

    No update.

  • Real Time Crime Center Unit (E)
  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Divisions are working with Vice to address complaints within 72 hours.

    PD recently acquired a large warehouse facility at Alliance airport for storage of machines. This should speed up the process and allow more game rooms to be targeted. 

    Divisions are working with Vice to address complaints within 72 hours.

    PD acquired a large warehouse facility at Alliance airport for storage of machines. This has increased the amount of gameroom warrants and allowed for extra storage space without concern as before, Vice was limited in space.  

    Divisions are working with Vice to address complaints within 72 hours.

    We recently received word from City Legal that Vice will be required to file charges on all game room operations which will require lengthy storage times.  This process is currently being revamped and meetings scheduled to meet with the DA to discuss expediting cases due to storage issues. 

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • No training has been scheduled due to the personnel shortage and ensuring the RTCC is staffed and assisting Patrol. 

    No update this cycle.

    No update.

  • Real Time Crime Center Unit (E)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding and the Matrix Staffing Study to be completed.  Study should be completed last week in January for review.

    We identified a part time position and in the process of reclassification to hire a camera technician.  The technician will be responsible for building and maintaining the camera inventory allowing officers to be in the field installing the cameras.  The position is in HR currently being re-classed. 

    Part time position has been reclassed and waiver submitted to HR for qualified personnel to be hired and trained.  No other personnel has been assigned.  

    Part time person has been hired and will start 3-18-19.

  • Electronic Surveillance Unit (F)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding and the Matrix Staffing Study to be completed.  Study is scheduled to be released for review last week in January. 

    Awaiting funding and the Matrix Staffing Study to be completed.  Study is scheduled to be released in March. 

    Staffing study came out and does not recommend increasing this unit.  There are no other areas to pull from to increase this unit currently. 

  • Homeland Security Unit (G)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • CTU has been established internally by taking officers from Narcotics, Gang, and Intel.  6 other officers have been loaned to the project from SRT on a trial basis with no guarantee that Patrol will be allowed to stay.  They are measuring the success of the program, as are we, however Patrol is doubtful of its success.  Notes will be compared in March to see if this unit is effective.  Either way CTU will remain and 6 additional officers will be taken internally from Tactical Command if Patrol decides to remove SRT.  CTU is in the process of completing training in regards to search warrants.   

    No other update this cycle.  

    Staffing study revealed that CTU needs 2 sergeants, 1 corporal, and 16 officers.  We are currently awaiting decisions made by Patrol whether to release the 6 SRT officers and will need to find I sergeant and 4 officers to complete the recommendation. 

  • Criminal Intel Unit (H)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding and the Matrix Staffing Study to be completed.

    Awaiting funding and the Matrix Staffing Study to be completed.

    Staffing study came out and does not recommend increasing this unit.  There are no other personnel currently available to satisfy this request. 

  • Dignitary Detail Unit (I)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • This has been completed and is successful. 

    This has been completed and is successful. 

    This has been completed and is successful. 

  • Intelligence Section (J)
  • Tactical Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Officers within ESU are currently developing a SOP and potential plans to include Patrol in a Drone deployment program.  We have a round table discussion scheduled for this week to go over the SOP and any other concerns. 

    Officers within ESU are currently developing a SOP and potential plans to include Patrol in a Drone deployment program.  We had a round table discussion to go over the SOP and any other concerns.  The meeting was successful and a plan has been developed to introduce drones into Patrol.  The timeline is long and not expected to happen any time soon.  

    No update.

  • Intelligence Section (J)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • This unit has been partially established with 10 officers and 1 sergeant.  Awaiting funding and outcome of the Matrix Staffing Study for additional personnel.  

    This unit has been partially established with 10 officers and 1 sergeant.  Awaiting funding and outcome of the Matrix Staffing Study for additional personnel.  

    Staffing study revealed that the unit needs an additional sergeant and 4 officers.  Awaiting to see where these officers will come from. 

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • This is ongoing and unsure if 10% increase has been met.  Looking for a TFO to be assigned to the IRS detail, unable to do so currently with staffing shortages and needs.  Vice has been increasing the game room operations and able to seize large amounts of currency and equipment.   We recently acquired a large warehouse facility at Alliance airport for storage of machines.  

    This is ongoing and unsure if 10% increase has been met.  Looking for a TFO to be assigned to the IRS detail, unable to do so currently with staffing shortages and needs.  Vice has been increasing the game room operations and able to seize large amounts of currency and equipment.   We recently acquired a large warehouse facility at Alliance airport to assist with this project.

    This is ongoing and unsure if 10% increase has been met.  Looking for a TFO to be assigned to the IRS detail, unable to do so currently with staffing shortages and needs.  Vice has been increasing the game room operations and able to seize large amounts of currency and equipment.   We recently acquired a large warehouse facility at Alliance airport to assist with this project.

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • Narcotics has been requested to submit needs request for specialized equipment.

    No update this cycle.

    No update.

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding and the Matrix Staffing Study to be completed.

    Awaiting funding and the Matrix Staffing Study to be completed.

    Study came out and did not recommend increasing this unit.  No personnel has been identified otherwise to fill this request. 

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • This is complete with no update required. 

    This is complete with no update required. 

    This is complete with no update required. 

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • A partial Vice Unit has been established, but this task cannot be completed until the second Vice team is created.  Vice is currently overwhelmed with game room and prostitution details.

    A partial Vice Unit has been established, but this task cannot be completed until the second Vice team is created.  Vice is currently overwhelmed with game room and prostitution details.

    No update.

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • This is on track.

    Narcotics has had two large scale operations that were successful and resulted in large amounts of narcotics, guns and currency within the last month.  They continue to work with our federal partners in this area.  

    This is on track.

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • Registered 20 youth and 4 volunteer coaches for winter basketball.

    Registered 120 youth in the winter basketball league and 21 cheerleaders from 6 different schools. Added 15 more volunteer coaches, for a total of 19 coaches. Coaches assist with homework before each practice. Held a community event with a Vietnam lodge where mentors, mentees, and community volunteers painted. 

    Registered 10 new players for basketball; registered 3 new coaches; community service volunteer events at Western Hills ES supporting their Valentine's Day dance; basketball games held at Morningside MS and Diamond Hills HS; recruited 20 mentees and 3 mentors; 2 boxers won Golden Gloves titles.

  • Gang Section (L)
  • Gang Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • This program and 5% increase is on track, no other updates available.

    This program and 5% increase is on track, no other updates available.

    This program and 5% increase is on track, no other updates available.

  • Gang Section (L)
  • Gang Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • No change and is up to date.

    No change and is up to date.

    No update.

  • Gang Section (L)
  • Gang Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • This is up to date and Gang has accomplished the goal for this period.

    Gang has been redirected the past few months and their numbers in gang related offenses have dropped. We have had several shootings in the last few weeks directed toward gang activity.  Gang has now been refocused on this problem and are on track to address these issues.  

    Gang has been redirected to their primary purpose of gang suppression/identification and have increased stats significantly from earlier months. 

  • Gang Section (L)
  • Gang Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • Clergy and Police Alliance (CAPA) / Ministers Against Crime (MAC) Christmas dinner event held.    

    Met with Bishop George concerning MAC group and participation.

    Met with MAC ministers and coordinating new training and getting them new identification placards.
  • Community Programs Division (M)
  • Community Programs Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • Outsource to ACMS completed.

    Outsource to ACMS completed.

    Outsource to ACMS completed.

  • Community Programs Division (M)
  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.

  • Community Programs Division (M)
  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • SROs provided 12 presentations, with over 400 students included.  SRO's responded to five separate incidents in schools, and followed up with several counseling / guidance meetings with students.  STAT team responded to six reported school threats.

    SROs provided 17 presentations, with over 500 students included.  SRO's responded to eighteen separate incidents, and followed up with several counselling / guidance meetings with students.  STAT team responded to five reported school threats. 

    SROs presented 13 presentations with over 400 students at 6 different schools.  SRU responded to six reported school threats.
  • Community Programs Division (M)
  • SRU Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • N/A

    N/A

    N/A

  • Community Programs Division (M)
  • SRU Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • CID Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • Program is developed; CID units.     

    Program is developed; CID units.     

    Program is developed; CID units.     
  • Criminal Investigations Division (N)
  • CID Captain & Lieutenants
  • No Funding Needed
  • Complete.

    Complete.

    Complete.

  • Criminal Investigations Division (N)
  • CID
  • Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
  • No Funding Needed
  • New training opportunities have been identified and scheduled.  

    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)
  • Homicide Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Homicide Unit (O)
  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Implementation not expected until FY2019. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation not expected until FY2019 or later. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation not expected until FY2019 or later. Awaiting funding.
  • Major Case Unit (P)
  • Major Case Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • New training opportunities have been identified. Awaiting funding source for training needs.

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

    Evaluated need for additional officers. Awaiting funding for needed increases.
  • Major Case Unit (P)
  • CID Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • Implementation not expected until FY2019. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation not expected until FY2019. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation not expected until FY2019. Awaiting funding.

  • Major Case Unit (P)
  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Major Case Unit (P)
  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • Fugitive Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • Grant funding not available. Assigned officer to make DV and PO Violation warrants a priority.

    Grant funding not available. Assigned officer to make DV and PO Violation warrants a priority.

    Grant funding not available. Assigned officer to make DV and PO Violation warrants a priority.
  • Fugitive Unit (Q)
  • Fugitive Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Robbery Unit (R)
  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • 215 cases assigned/175 cleared. When evidence/cases allow, it is presented to the District Attorney within 90 days.

    223 cases assigned/193  cleared. When evidence/cases allow, it is presented to the District Attorney within 90 days.

    227 cases assigned/214  cleared. When evidence/cases allow, it is presented to the District Attorney within 90 days.
  • Crimes Against Children Unit (S)
  • CACU Sergeant
  • No Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Crimes Against Children Unit (S)
  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • CACU Sergeant
  • No Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Training opportunities have been identified and will be attended when funding is allocated and operationally efficient.

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

    Training opportunities have been identified and will be attended when funding is allocated and operationally efficient.    
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
  • DV Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • 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 NPOs to achieve this goal.
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
  • SVS Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • DV Sergeant
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • SVS Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • SVS Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • 568 cases assigned. Detectives are tasked with making contact on every report. Sgt. Coleman is monitoring.

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

    546 cases assigned/319 cases filed. Detectives are tasked with making contact on every report. Sgt. Coleman is monitoring.
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
  • SVS Sergeant
  • No Funding Needed
  • New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.

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

    New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.
  • Sex Crimes Unit (U)
  • Sex Crimes Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Sex Crimes Unit (U)
  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Current system (Avigilon) in the process of being replaced by AXON.

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

    Current system (Avigilon) in the process of being replaced by AXON.    
  • Sex Crimes Unit (U)
  • SVS Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • CID Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Sex Crimes Unit (U)
  • CID Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.

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

    New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.
  • Sex Offender Registration and Monitoring Unit (V)
  • Sex Crimes Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • Sex Crimes Sergeant
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • CID Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • CID Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • CID Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • Shelby Hopson evaluating performance.

    Shelby Hopson evaluating performance.

    Shelby Hopson evaluating performance.
  • Victim Assistance Section (W)
  • CID Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Victim Assistance Section (W)
  • Investigative & Support Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Economic Crimes Unit (X)
  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.

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

    New training opportunities identified. Internal training only; no outside training.
  • Economic Crimes Unit (X)
  • Economic Crimes Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • Continue to partner with other agencies.

    Continue to partner with other agencies.

    Continue to partner with other agencies.
  • Economic Crimes Unit (X)
  • Forensic / Economic Crimes Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Commercial Auto Theft Unit (Y)
  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Implementation expected once funding becomes available.

    Implementation expected once funding becomes available.

    Implementation expected once funding becomes available.
  • Commercial Auto Theft Unit (Y)
  • Forensic / Economic Crimes Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • Implementation expected FY19. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation expected FY19. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation expected FY19. Awaiting funding.
  • Commercial Auto Theft Unit (Y)
  • Forensic / Economic Crimes Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding for a permanent solution.

    Awaiting funding for a permanent solution.

    Awaiting funding for a permanent solution.

  • Crime Scene Unit (Z)
  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Crime Scene Unit (Z)
  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Crime Scene Unit (Z)
  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • DFL Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Digital Forensics Lab Unit (AA)
  • Forensic / Economic Crimes Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • Implementation expected in FY20. Working on backlog. October backlog is 69 phones and 47 computers.

    Implementation expected in FY20. Working on backlog. January backlog is 84 phones and 39 computers.

    Implementation expected in FY20. Working on backlog. February backlog is 81 phones and 17 computers and 2 videos.

  • Digital Forensics Lab Unit (AA)
  • DFL Sergeant
  • No Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

  • Digital Forensics Lab Unit (AA)
  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Implementation expected FY22. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation expected FY22. Awaiting funding.

    Implementation expected FY22. Awaiting funding.

  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • We had 15 different entries in the Laboratory’s Professional Development Log for the month of December. The Crime Laboratory has met with budget and grant personnel; funding was located on the 2016 JAG Grant to fund training for FY19.  The funding is currently available, and the Crime Laboratory has begun to schedule training venues in 2019 utilizing the 2016 JAG Grant funds.

    We had 11 different entries in the Laboratory’s Professional Development Log for the month of January. The Crime Laboratory has already sent some personnel to different training venues and has begun to schedule other training venues for later in the year.

    We had 7 different entries in the Laboratory’s Professional Development Log for the month of February.

    The Crime Laboratory has already sent some personnel to different training venues and has begun to schedule other training venues for later in the year.

  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • The DANI instrument has been returned to the vendor, DANI refunded the cost of the equipment to the City, and the DOJ has given us permission to apply the refunded money to the purchase of new equipment.   The City has submitted an invitation to bid on a GC-FID-MS & on a GC-FID.  Both of these instruments will be for BAC analysis.  The GC-FID-MS will be paid for with funds from the 2016 JAG Grant.  The GC-FID will be paid for with the refunded money from DANI, money from the 2016 JAG Grant and from the Crime Laboratory’s existing budget.

     We are also currently in the process of purchasing a remote firing cart, three Hydrogen Generators, a Mideo training system and a new digital camera to replace an old digital camera on a comparison microscope.

     The Crime Laboratory is actively acquiring new and replacement equipment, technology and software 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.

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

  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
  • Investigative & Support Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • Mounted continues attending meetings and assisting patrol divisions and specialized units in different details related to crime prevention.

    They currently work the West 7th and Stockyards detail on Friday and Saturday nights. 

    Mounted continues attending meetings and assisting patrol divisions and specialized units in different details related to crime prevention.

    They currently work the West 7th and Stockyards detail on Friday and Saturday nights.

    They completed the stock show detail last week.  

    Mounted continues attending meetings and assisting patrol divisions and specialized units in different details related to crime prevention.

    They currently work the West 7th and Stockyards detail on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Mounted Patrol Unit (Q)
  • Mounted Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • The Crime Laboratory is still scheduled to receive grant funding that will allow us to begin the process of validating Y-screening for sexual assault kit examinations.  We will also receive grant funding to validate STRMIX (probabilistic genotyping).  These are both new services.         

    The Crime Laboratory has grant funding that will allow us to begin the process of validating Y-screening for sexual assault kit examinations this calendar year.  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 this calendar year.  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.          
  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Training being conducted currently for new mounted officers.

    Training has been completed for new additions to the unit.

    This has been completed.

  • Mounted Patrol Unit (Q)
  • Mounted Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • The Crime Laboratory does not currently have the personnel resources to permit us to in-source 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 in-sourced 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.

    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.

    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.
  • Forensic Science Division (AB)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • November 29 to Dec 31 stats:

     414 cases in queue

    86 cases total reported

    172 CS cases completed

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


    64 rush cases 

    100% RUSH cases < 14days

    99% cases <30 days  

    100% cases < 60days          

     Average 5 days to complete    

    January 1 to January 29 status:

    419 cases in queue

    177 CS cases completed and reported

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

    71 rush cases

    100% rush cases < 14 days

    100% cases < 30 days   

    Average 3.5 days to complete     

    January 30 to February 26 stats:

    44 cases in queue* 253 CS cases completed and reported O BAC cases (all BAC outsourced due to instrument being broken)  

    88 rush cases

    100% rush cases < 14 days

    100% cases < 30 days

     Average 5.1 days to complete case

    *Terminated from Unit queue, 362 possible marihuana misdemeanor cases, if case is needed at later date, investigator can make a request.

  • Chemistry Unit (AC)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • No Funding Needed
  • Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.

  • Mounted Patrol Unit (Q)
  • Division Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • Seven (7) analysts completed the CJIS Security and Awareness Training.  One (1) analyst attended the Agilent Technologies presentation on GC-LC-MS technologies.

    No Chemists received training in January.

    Forensic Supervisor Elizabeth Van attended the AAFS Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.      
  • Chemistry Unit (AC)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • The Laboratory is currently working through the procurement process in order to purchase one (1) GC-FID-MS instrument that will be used for BAC examinations, and one (1) GC-FID instrument that will be used as a backup for the new GC-FID-MS.  The long term plan is to secure funding to be able to add a MS component to the GC-FID so that we will have two identical instruments that can be used for BAC analyses.  Because our current BAC instrument is broken, we are outsourcing all of our BAC cases.  It is our long term goal to have a redundant system in place so that if we experience an instrument failure, we will not be forced to outsource cases.   We are also currently working through the procurement process in order to purchase three (3) Hydrogen Generators in order to supply Hydrogen (carrier gas) to our analytical instruments.   

    The Crime Laboratory is actively involved in the procurement process to purchase one GC-FID-MS for BAC analyses, and one GC-FID as a backup to the new GC-FID-MS.  The Lab is also in the process of purchasing three hydrogen generators.  The City’s procurement process is a slow and laborious, and it will most likely be the summer of this year before we can begin to conduct BAC casework again.

    The Crime Laboratory is actively involved in the procurement process to purchase one GC-FID-MS for BAC analyses, and one GC-FID as a backup to the new GC-FID-MS.  The Lab is also in the process of purchasing three hydrogen generators.  The City’s procurement process is a slow and laborious, and it will most likely be the end of this year before we can begin to conduct BAC casework again.
  • Chemistry Unit (AC)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • At our current staffing level and with the difficulties that we have with our current 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-sourced 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 current 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 insourced 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 current 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 insourced cases without adding personnel, the Unit’s turnaround time would increase, which would be contrary to the Strategic Goal of reducing Unit turnaround time.
  • Chemistry Unit (AC)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • December 1- December 30, 2018

    8 Cases completed. Average total turnaround time 152 days. 37.5% of cases had a turnaround time less than 90 days.  (The average time that it took to complete a case once it got into the Unit was 10.62 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.  8 (100%) of 8 cases were in the Firearm Unit less than 90 days

    238 entries into NIBIN & 14 NIBIN hits.

    1 CPI worked during this time frame.  The turnaround time on the case was 295 days; the case was delayed due to a request for DNA swabs.  Once the case arrived in the Unit it was completed in only 3 days.

    January 1 - January 30, 2019

    7 cases completed. Average turnaround time 26.25 days. All  cases had a turnaround time of less than 90 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.

    All 7 (100%) of these cases were in the unit less than 90 days. Average time in the unit was 20 days. 185 entries into NIBIN and 21 NIBIN hits (11.35% hit rate).     
                         
    2 CPI's were completed during this timeframe.  The average turnaround time for the two CPIs is 19.5 days; with an in Unit time of 10 days.      

                                     

    February 1 – 27, 2019

    9 Firearm Cases completed.  Average turnaround time 249 days.  Six of the nine cases (66.66%) had a turnaround time of less than 90 days.  The average time in the Unit for the cases was 36 days.

    *It should be noted that Firearm and Toolmark Unit is the last Unit in the Crime Laboratory to receive evidence when that evidence needs to go to multiple units.


    There were no CPI’s completed during this time frame.

    177 entries into NIBIN and 33 NIBIN hits (18.6% hit rate)

  • Firearms Unit (AD)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.

  • SEER Unit (S)
  • Division Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • No one in the Firearm Unit attended any training venue during December 2018.

    Forensic Supervisor Jerek Brown and Senior Forensic Scientist Paul Slocum attended the 2019 Shot Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    No one in the Firearm Unit attended training in February.
  • Firearms Unit (AD)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.

  • SEER Unit (S)
  • Patrol Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • The Crime Laboratory officially began the trial phase of its new NIBIN process on August 21, 2018.  Since starting the new process, the Crime Laboratory is compliant with the new ATF MROS standards of entering all appropriate firearms evidence within 48 business hours.  There have been a few firearms that were not entered in the 48 hour time frame, but that was due to specific requests from detectives for some type of additional processing that prevented the immediate entry into NIBIN.  It should be noted that the ATF gave local jurisdictions until 2020 to become MROS compliant.

    The Crime Laboratory officially began the trial phase of its new NIBIN process on August 21, 2018.  Since starting the new process, the Crime Laboratory is compliant with the new ATF MROS standards of entering all appropriate firearms evidence within 48 business hours.  There have been a few firearms that were not entered in the 48 hour timeframe, but that was due to specific requests from detectives for some type of additional processing that prevented the immediate entry into NIBIN, or an issue with getting the evidence from the Property Control Unit.  It should be noted that the ATF gave local jurisdictions until 2020 to become MROS compliant. On January 15, 2019, an IOC was submitted to the chain of command requesting that the changes made in our trial NIBIN protocols be made permanent. 

    On February 21, 2019, Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald approved the Crime Laboratory’s IOC on changes made to NIBIN protocols.  
  • Firearms Unit (AD)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Different locations are being evaluated for suitability.

    Location identified and secured.  

    Completed.

  • SEER Unit (S)
  • Division Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • The average turnaround time for all cases completed during December was 55 days.  All rush cases were completed within 10 days or less.

    The average turnaround time for all cases completed during December was 64 days. All rush cases were completed within 5 days or less.

    The average turnaround time for all cases completed during February was 37 days. The average turnaround time for all rush cases was 13 days.
  • Latent Print Unit (AE)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • No Funding Needed
  • Latent Print Supervisor Deborah Smith successfully completed the 4th semester of the MSFS program at OSU.  She completed three classes this semester: Forensic Statistics, Molecular Biology for Forensic Scientists, and Criminalistics.  

    Latent Print Supervisor Deborah Smith has started her 4th semester of the MSFS program, and provided Quality Assurance training to other latent print examiners.  Latent Print Technician Jamie Mueller again provided information about the Latent Print Unit during the Detective course and the Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation course at the FWPD Academy again.

    Latent Print Supervisor is currently in the 5th semester of the MSFS program, and the Latent Print Unit provided a tour for a group of defense attorneys.
  • Latent Print Unit (AE)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • The Latent Print Unit has volunteered to provide in-depth training to all CSSU officers on techniques for taking good quality major case prints.

    The Latent Print Unit has volunteered to provide in-depth training to all CSSU officers on techniques for taking good quality major case prints.

    The Latent Print Unit volunteered to provide in-depth training to all FWPD officers during their standard Academy training.
  • Latent Print Unit (AE)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • As of 12-20-18, the average total turnaround time for December 2018: 254 days.  Case assignment to report average turnaround time: 196 days.  The Biology Unit backlog as of 12-20-18 is 569 case records and 8 requests pending approval.     

    As of 1-29-19, the average total turnaround time for January 2019: 560 days.  Case assignment to report average turnaround time: 265 days.   The Biology Unit backlog as of 1-29-19 is 573 case records and 16 requests pending approval.     

    As of 2-25-19: Average total turnaround time for February 2019: 381 days.  Case assignment to report average turnaround time: 130 days.   The Biology Unit backlog as of 2-25-19 is 557 case records. As of 02-27-19 there are 6 requests pending approval.    
  • Biology Unit (AF)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • No Funding Needed
  • As of 12-20-18: Forensic Supervisor Cassie Johnson & Sr. Forensic Scientist Uvonna Alexander attended the 24th Annual National CODIS Conference.  Forensic Supervisor Cassie Johnson also attended the National DNA Technical Leader Symposium.  Forensic Scientist Alisha Lagrini participated in 4 web-based trainings regarding SWGDAM recommendations on communicating likelihood ratios, interpreting YSTR data, Y screen assay, and the CJIS security awareness training.  Forensic Supervisor Cassie Johnson also completed the CJIS security awareness training.  Forensic Scientist Amanda Schaffner completed 6 web-based trainings regarding topics such as probabilistic genotyping, methylation patterns, ASCLD DNA standards, Y screen assays, interpreting YSTR data, and NGS.

    As of 1-29-19: Biology Unit members have not participated in any continuing education during January 2019.  

    Forensic Scientist Amanda Rickerd and Senior Forensic Scientist Trisa Crutcher will be attending the AFDAA (Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators) 2019 Winter Workshop on 2-28-19.  
  • Biology Unit (AF)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • No Funding Needed
  • No change.  MNI's will be processed once Data Conversion happens.  No ETA yet from the software company.

    No change.  MNI's will be processed once Data Conversion happens.  No ETA yet from the software company.    

    No change.  MNI's will be processed once Data Conversion happens.  No ETA yet from the software company.    
  • Warrants and Identification Unit (AG)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Same-no change. Funding needed for more licenses for Laserfiche at $75 a person x 12.   $900 needed for licensing and $1500 for additional scanners.  

    Same- no change- Funding needed for more licenses for Laserfiche at $75 a person x 12.  $900 needed for licensing and $1,500 for additional scanners.  

    Same- no Change- Funding needed for more licenses for Laserfiche at $75 a person x 12.   $900 needed for licensing and $1500 for additional scanners.  
  • Warrants and Identification Unit (AG)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Warrant/ID is fully staffed.  Still have one position on needs assessment that needs to be funded and is still needed.    

    Warrant ID is one position down.  Position to be filled on February 25th.  Still waiting on one position to be filled and still needs to be funded.  

    Warrant ID is one position down.  Position to be filled on February 25th.  Still waiting on one position to be filled and still needs to be funded.  
  • Warrants and Identification Unit (AG)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Same-no change.  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.  

    Same- no change.  Needs assessment is still on the books for this position.  Need funding.  
  • Warrants and Identification Unit (AG)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Implemented Autoreturn which is helping to level out staffing and we are caught up on online reporting.  Online reporting was taken down in November and DRU staff are taking on more calls because of this.  .  We currently have 2 openings and 2 retirements coming up in January.    Needs assessments were sent to DC Kamper for Budget discussions.

    Met with software companies regarding online reporting.  It looks like we will not be able to do online reporting for 6 to 8 months when new version of software will be implemented.  Staff will be meeting with Lexis Nexis to more streamline approval process with online reports.  DRU has 4 vacancies.  Interviews occurring Feb 13th and 14th.  6 confirmed for interviews

    Met with software companies regarding online reporting.  Staff will be meeting with Lexis Nexis to more streamline approval process with online reports.  We will start with "Theft" reports.  DRU has 2 applicants processing for start dates and interviews scheduled for 2 more techs occurring week of March 12th.   
  • Data Reporting Unit (AH)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.

  • Data Reporting Unit (AH)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • No Funding Needed
  • Bar coding system implemented with new RMS system.    

    Bar coding system implemented with new RMS system.    

    Bar coding system implemented with new RMS system.    
  • Property Records Management Unit (AI)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • Same- Waiting for funding from IT to fund Kiosk and software to run Kiosk.  Reports are available online for citizens to purchase.  

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

    Same- 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)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • No change-need funding. Cameras needed in Auction room, file room, supply room, and vestibule per IAD audit
    No change-  Need funding- Cameras needed in Auction room, file room, supply room, and vestibule per IAD audit.    

    No change-  Need funding- Cameras needed in Auction room, file room, supply room, and vestibule per IAD audit.    
  • Property Records Management Unit (AI)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • No Funding Needed
  • Meetings being held/Architect to be hired for planning of facility enhancements to include Fire training expansion, FWPD property room and Arson property room/sleeping quarters  No updates or additional meetings have been scheduled.  Went to City Council for funding.

    Architect to bid for RFP and will be picked this coming summer to start planning of this project.  

    Architect to bid for RFP and will be picked this coming summer to start planning of this project.  
  • Property Records Management Unit (AI)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • Funding Needed