SUPPORT BUREAU

Support Bureau
Goals Accomplishments Division / Unit / Section Responsible Party - Lead Funding Status
Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20
A1-SB Obtain air mobile capabilities and equipment for entire unit in FY19.

No updates

No updates

No updates
  • SWAT Unit (A)
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  • SWAT Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    A2-SB Obtain waterborne operation capabilities and equipment for entire unit in FY20.

    No updates

    No updates

    No updates
  • SWAT Unit (A)
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  • SWAT Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    A3-SB Obtain railway assault training for entire unit in FY17.

    SWAT officers have ongoing assault training.

    SWAT officers have ongoing assault training.

    SWAT officers have ongoing assault training.
  • SWAT Unit (A)
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  • SWAT Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    B2-SB Pursue advanced tactical training and equipment for large scale events.

    Training has been canceled due to COVID-19.

    Training has been canceled due to COVID-19.

    Training has been canceled due to COVID-19.
  • Special Response Team (B)
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  • SRT Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    B3-SB Replace a rapidly aging fleet of vehicles since SRT utilizes high mileage vehicles from Patrol.

    Completed

    Completed.

    Completed
  • Fleet Division
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  • SRT Lieutenant & Fleet Manager
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  • Asset Forfeiture (AF)
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  • Funding Needed
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    C1-SB Purchase or obtain donors for two additional canines.

    Two additional canines have been purchased and are currently training.

    Two additional canines have been purchased and are currently training.

    Two additional canines have been purchased and are currently training.
  • K9 Unit (C)
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  • K-9 Sergeant
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  • General Fund (GF)
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    C2-SB Apply to become a nationally accredited K-9 Unit.

    This has been completed.

    This has been completed.

    This has been completed.
  • K9 Unit (C)
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  • K-9 Sergeant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    C3-SB Train two dogs in bomb detection.

    This program was halted by the Assistant City Manager's Office due to funding and FWFD having the resources in place.

    This program was halted by the Assistant City Manager's Office due to funding and FWFD having the resources in place.

    This program was halted by the Assistant City Manager's Office due to funding and FWFD having the resources in place.
  • K9 Unit (C)
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  • K-9 Sergeant
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  • Funding Needed
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    C4-SB Create a canine training area at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex. (See Public Safety Complex Phase II in the Facility Section for more details.)

    Completed

    Completed.

    Completed
  • K9 Unit (C)
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  • K-9 Sergeant
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  • Asset Forfeiture (AF)
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    D1-SB Increase staffing levels by a total of 14 crime analysts in FY18-FY22. (See staffing section for details.)

    Crime Analysts were moved to each Division. Crime Intelligence Analysts stayed in INTEX Section.

    Crime Analysts were moved to each Division. Crime Intelligence Analysts stayed in INTEX Section.

    Crime Analysts were moved to each Division. Crime Intelligence Analysts stayed in INTEX Section.
  • Crime Analysis Unit (D)
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  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    E1-SB Increase staffing levels by six officers to allow the RTCC to operate 24/7 by FY18.

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

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

    Recommendations are being implemented as personnel becomes available and staffing study is finalized.
  • Real Time Crime Center Unit (E)
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  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    E2-SB Purchase and install cameras and license plate readers to be monitored at the RTCC.

    Components for new cameras are in the process of being purchased, different purchase requests have been submitted and approved.

    New orders for additional components to build 50 new cameras are in the process of being purchased, different purchase requests have been submitted and approved.

    New orders for additional components to build 40 new cameras are in the process of being purchased, different purchase requests have been submitted and approved.
  • Real Time Crime Center Unit (E)
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  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    Establish a 72-hour response time to game room complaints. Achieve 90% compliance by FY18.

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

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

    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)
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  • Tactical Investigations Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    E3-SB Identify new training classes for RTCC personnel.

    Training has been canceled due to COVID-19.

    Training has been canceled due to COVID-19.

    Training has been canceled due to COVID-19.
  • Real Time Crime Center Unit (E)
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  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    F1-SB Increase staffing by two officers in FY19 and two officers in FY20 to purchase, maintain, and install cameras and License Plate Readers.

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

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

    Recommendations are being implemented as personnel becomes available and staffing study is finalized.
  • Electronic Surveillance Unit (F)
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  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    G1-SB Increase staffing by 5 officers and 1 detective to handle increased domestic and international threats in (FY20 & FY22).

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

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

    Recommendations are being implemented as personnel becomes available and staffing study is finalized.
  • Homeland Security Unit (G)
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  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    H1-SB Increase staffing by ten officers and one detective to provide investigative support on late shifts (FY21-FY22)

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

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

    Recommendations are being implemented as personnel becomes available and staffing study is finalized.
  • Criminal Intel Unit (H)
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  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    I1-SB Increase staffing by one corporal to provide additional supervision in FY20.

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

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

    Recommendations are being implemented as personnel becomes available and staffing study is finalized.
  • Dignitary Detail Unit (I)
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  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    J1-SB Implement a new Mental Health Unit staffed with a sergeant and six officers (FY19-FY20).

    This has been completed and is successful. 

    This has been completed and is successful. 

    This has been completed and is successful. 

  • Intelligence Section (J)
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  • Tactical Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    J2-SB Purchase two drones and draft policy for their use.

    Spending freeze due to COVID-19, will evaluate additional purchases in FY21. Policy has been drafted.

    Spending freeze due to COVID-19, will evaluate additional purchases in FY21. Policy has been drafted.

    Spending freeze due to COVID-19, will evaluate additional purchases in FY21. Policy has been drafted.
  • Intelligence Section (J)
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  • Tactical Intelligence Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    K1-SB Reinstate and staff a Vice Unit, adding one sergeant, one detective and nine officers in both FY18 and FY19 for a total of two sergeants, two detectives and eighteen officers.

    Personnel is not available for an additional Vice unit at this time.

    Personnel is not available for an additional Vice unit at this time.

    Personnel is not available for an additional Vice unit at this time.
  • Narcotics Section (K)
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  • Tactical Investigations Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    K2-SB Increase Asset Forfeiture Seizures by 10% each year.

    On track.

    On track.

    On Track.
  • Narcotics Section (K)
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  • Tactical Investigations Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    K3-SB Purchase additional Narcotics (redacted) equipment for undercover operations to expand the Drug Market Initiative (DMI).

    No update.

    No update.

    No update
  • Narcotics Section (K)
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  • Tactical Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    K4-SB Increase staffing levels by five narcotics officers and one detective to expand DMI and Highway/Postal Interdictions in FY18.

    Personnel is not available for this unit at this time.

    Personnel is not available for this unit at this time.

    Personnel is not available for this unit at this time.
  • Narcotics Section (K)
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  • Tactical Command Deputy Chief
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  • Funding Needed
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    K5-SB Create a debriefing methodology and track performance in terms of Confidential INformants used to solve violent crime investigations. Provide updates at COMPSTAT.

    Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed
  • Narcotics Section (K)
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  • Tactical Investigations Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    K6-SB Create a hotel/motel interdiction section.

    Personnel is not available for this unit at this time.

    Personnel is not available for this unit at this time.

    Personnel is not available for this unit at this time.
  • Narcotics Section (K)
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  • Tactical Investigations Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    K7-SB Disrupt and dismantle at least two Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) per year.

    On track.

    On track.

    On track
  • Narcotics Section (K)
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  • Tactical Investigations Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    L1-SB Increase participation in both the Parent Project and PAL program by 5% each year.

    PAL continued return to workout schedules and continue to follow public health guidelines.

    PAL continued to resume more regular workout schedule, while adhering to health precautions

    PAL continued to resume more regular workout schedule, while adhering to health precautions
  • Support Services Division
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  • Support Services Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    L2-SB Increase the number of educational presentations to elementary students during after school programs by 5% each year.

    This activity has been halted due to the COVID-19 crisis and schools districts closed.  Previous to schools closing, IP Officers remain extremely active in FWISD in providing mentoring and programs at campuses across the county. 

    This activity has been halted due to the COVID-19 crisis and schools districts closed.  Previous to schools closing, IP Officers remain extremely active in FWISD in providing mentoring and programs at campuses across the county. 

    This activity has been halted due to the COVID-19 crisis and schools districts closed.  Previous to schools closing, IP Officers remain extremely active in FWISD in providing mentoring and programs at campuses across the county. 
  • Gang Section (L)
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  • Gang Lieutenant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    L3-SB Facilitate quarterly FWISD after-school education programs.

    This activity has been halted due to the COVID-19 crisis and schools districts closed.  Previous to schools closing, IP Officers remain extremely active in FWISD in providing mentoring and programs at campuses across the county. 

    This activity has been halted due to the COVID-19 crisis and schools districts closed.  Previous to schools closing, IP Officers remain extremely active in FWISD in providing mentoring and programs at campuses across the county. 

    This activity has been halted due to the COVID-19 crisis and schools districts closed.  Previous to schools closing, IP Officers remain extremely active in FWISD in providing mentoring and programs at campuses across the county. 
  • Gang Section (L)
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  • Gang Lieutenant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    L4-SB Disrupt and dismantle two documented criminal street gangs per year.

    The Gang Section continues to utilize a pro-active approach in identifying and disrupting gang activity throughout the city. Some of the tactics employed this past month included traffic stops in high gang crime areas, surveillance on known gang locations, visibility in high crime areas, and assisting Narcotics and VICE on details involving potential gang members. New Violent Gang Crime detail was created to address the surge of violent crimes.

    The Gang Section continues to utilize a pro-active approach in identifying and disrupting gang activity throughout the city. Some of the tactics employed this past month included traffic stops in high gang crime areas, surveillance on known gang locations, visibility in high crime areas, and assisting Narcotics and VICE on details involving potential gang members. New Violent Gang Crime detail was created to address the surge of violent crimes.

    The Gang Section continues to utilize a pro-active approach in identifying and disrupting gang activity throughout the city. Some of the tactics employed this past month included traffic stops in high gang crime areas, surveillance on known gang locations, visibility in high crime areas, and assisting Narcotics and VICE on details involving potential gang members. New Violent Gang Crime detail was created to address the surge of violent crimes.
  • Gang Section (L)
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  • Gang Lieutenant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    M1-SB Increase participation in volunteer programs by 5% each year: Citizens on Patrol, Ministers Against Crime, Clergy and Police Alliance, Citizens Police Academy.

    Continue communication with citizen volunteers while under public health restrictions.  

    CAPA held a key personnel meeting hosted by the CAPA coordinator.  MAC also had a small group monthly meeting.  

    Coordination with Dept. of Justice for Faith & Blue event to be held in October.
  • Support Services Division
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  • Support Services Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    M2-SB Outsource the Crossing Guard Program to a Private Vendor to increase efficiency.

    Outsource to ACMS completed.

    Outsource to ACMS completed.

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

    Completed.

    Completed.

    Completed.

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

    No  presentations were made at school locations due to Spring Break and extended break due to COVID-19. 0 school threats   addressed,  0 cases filed. 

    No  presentations were made at school locations due to  delay in school start related to COVID-19. 0 school threats   addressed,  0 cases filed. 

    No  presentations were made at school locations due to  delay in school start related to COVID-19. 0 school threats   addressed,  0 cases filed. 
  • Crime Investigation Support Division
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  • SRU Lieutenant
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  • No Funding Needed
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    M5-SB All SROs will be TCOLE certified instructors and Mental Health Peace Officers by FY18.

    completed.

    Completed

    completed.
  • Crime Investigation Support Division
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  • SRU Lieutenant
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  • Funding Needed
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    N1-SB Each CID unit will have a detective or sergeant attend at least one Patrol Roll Call per month.

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

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

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

    Program is developed; CID units.     

    Program is developed; CID units.     

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

    Complete.

    Complete.

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

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

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

    Completed audit process. Will continue to review audit process for effectiveness.
  • Criminal Investigations Division (N)
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  • Support Bureau Assistant Chief
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  • No Funding Needed
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