SUPPORT BUREAU

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

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.

No update.

  • SWAT Unit (A)
  • SWAT Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • There has not been a funding source identified or available to make this purchase. 

    No update.

    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
  • 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. 

    No update.

  • 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 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. 

    SWAT trucks have been issued.

  • 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
  • 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.

    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 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. 

    We received information that funding has been approved and will meet in April  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.

    No update.

    No update.

  • Crime Analysis Unit (D)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • 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. 

    No update.

  • Real Time Crime Center Unit (E)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • There is no update this cycle.

    No update.

    Will meet with TPW to coordinate installation of additional cameras.

  • Real Time Crime Center Unit (E)
  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • 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. 

    Procedures and tactics are changing due to Legal Department opinion on Game Rooms, we are seeking other options to prosecute the cases.

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • No update this cycle.

    No update.

    No update.

  • Real Time Crime Center Unit (E)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • 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.

    Part-Time person was hired and working on camera project.

  • 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 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. 

    No update.

  • Homeland Security Unit (G)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • 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. 

    Recommendations are being implemented as personnel becomes available and staffing study is finalized.

  • Criminal Intel Unit (H)
  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • 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. 

    No update.

  • 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 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.

    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.  

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

    No update.

  • 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 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.

    Storage at Alliance is fully operational, all game devices were moved from the Auto Pound to this new facility. Due to Supreme Court decision, project was put on hold.

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • No update this cycle.

    No update.

    No update.

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Command Deputy Chief
  • Funding Needed
  • 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. 

    No update.

  • 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.

    No update.

    No update.

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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.

    On track.

  • Narcotics Section (K)
  • Tactical Investigations Captain
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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.

    Completed winter basketball playoffs at Morningside Middle School where several officers attended the championship games and participated in placing medals on the players. Currently registering new group of mentors and mentees. Registering now for flag/flex football and cheerleading (51 applications completed). Two PAL boxers were in first place in competition.

  • 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 update.

    No update.

  • Gang Section (L)
  • Gang Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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 conducted two large scale details outside of their normal daily operations, which were directed towards disrupting and dismantling criminal street gangs.  The first was a five week long detail in the East Division PSN area which was in response to multiple shootings involving BCG and FOE members.  The second was a three day detail targeting members of the Outcast OMG in Northwest Division.  Both details were extremely successful in disrupting these gangs’ daily activities and in gathering intelligence for future operations.

  • Gang Section (L)
  • Gang Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • Met with Bishop George concerning MAC group and participation.

    Met with MAC ministers and coordinating new training and getting them new identification placards.

    Starting new Ministers Police Academy class.  Met with CAPA ministers to discuss ride-along participation.
  • 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 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.

    SRO participation in multiple presentations for Interactions with Police mandated under SB30.  Other continuing presentations on various topics.  Total participants over 250+.  Responded to seven 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. 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)
  • Homicide Sergeant
  • Funding Needed
  • Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

    Awaiting funding.

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

    Evaluated need for additional officers. Awaiting funding for needed increases.
    New training opportunities have been identified. Awaiting funding source for training needs.

  • 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
  • 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.

    236 cases assigned/ 236  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 operatioanally efficient.

    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 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 NPOs 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)
  • 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 work with grants unit to seek other sources of funding.
  • Domestic Violence Unit (T)
  • SVS Lieutenant
  • Funding Needed
  • 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.

    572 cases assigned/ 466 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.

    Sex Crimes detectives attended CTK Interview and Interrogation 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. 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.

    Implementation expected in FY20. Working on backlog. March backlog is 94 phones and 22 computers and 3 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 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.

    We had 9 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
  • 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.

    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.

    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 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 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.          

    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 has been completed for new additions to the unit.

    This has been completed.

    This item is being evaluated.

  • Mounted Patrol Unit (Q)
  • Mounted Lieutenant
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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.

    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
  • 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.

    February 27 to March 26, 2019 stats:  

    61 cases in queue  

    247 CS cases completed and reported 

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

    105 RUSH cases requested

    96.2% RUSH completed < 14days

      99.5% cases < 30days 

     100% cases < 60days                                                                                                                

    Average 4.5 days to complete case             

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

    Completed.

    Completed.

  • Mounted Patrol Unit (Q)
  • Division Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • No Chemists received training in January.

    Forensic Supervisor Elizabeth Van attended the AAFS Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.      

    Four analysts attended the Agilent Technologies Emerging Technologies and Updates Seminar 
  • Chemistry Unit (AC)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • 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.

    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 two instruments received M&C approval and a purchase order was  generated for the instruments.  A purchase order has been generated for three hydrogen generators.  The City’s procurement process is 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 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.

    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 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.
  • Chemistry Unit (AC)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • Funding Needed
  • 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)

    March 1 - 27, 2019 1 Firearm case completed. Average turnaround time 26 days.  100% turnaround time less than 90 days

    0 CPI’s were completed during this timeframe.

    191 entries into NIBIN and 8 hits (4.2% hit rate)

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

    Completed.

    Completed.

  • SEER Unit (S)
  • Division Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • 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.

    No one in the Firearm Unit attended training in March.
  • 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 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.  

    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
  • Location identified and secured.  

    Completed.

    Completed.

  • SEER Unit (S)
  • Division Captain
  • Funding Needed
  • 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.

    The average turnaround time for all cases completed during March was 45 days. All rush cases were worked within 14 days.
  • Latent Print Unit (AE)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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 Examiner Heather Wigington completed a course on the use of the NamUs system to Resolve Missing & Unidentified Indigenous Persons.  Latent Print Technician Jamie Mueller provided informational training about the Latent Print Unit during the Detective course at the FWPD Academy again.  Latent Print Supervisor provided Quality Assurance training to other latent print examiners again
  • 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 volunteered to provide in-depth training to all FWPD officers during their standard Academy training.

    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 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.    

    As of 3-27-19: Average total turnaround time for March 2019: 548 days.  Case assignment to report average turnaround time: 271 days.   The Biology Unit backlog as of 3-27-19 is 550 case records and 6 requests pending approval.     
  • Biology Unit (AF)
  • Forensic Lab Manager
  • No Funding Needed
  • 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.  

    Forensic Scientist Amanda Rickerd and Senior Forensic Scientist Trisa Crutcher participated in an online STACS (software) webinar regarding Instrument Maintenance.
  • 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 $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.  

    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 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.  

    Warrant ID is fully staffed.  They are working through the new RMS processes and we should have a better idea of staffing in the next couple of months.  
  • 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
  • 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.   

    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.  
  • 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
  • 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.  

    Architect will be selected on May 8th to start the design and implementation for ths project.    
  • Property Records Management Unit (AI)
  • Property & Records Manager
  • Funding Needed