Dallas Police Crime Report Public Safety Committee October 8, David O. Brown Chief Of Police

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7 Dallas Police Crime Report Public Safety Committee October 8, David O. Brown Chief Of Police

8 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CRIME BRIEFING Dallas Progression of Non Violent Offenses Per 1,000 Residents index crime year to date 10/03/12 CRIME TYPE ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL LYTD % CHG YTD Violent Crimes Murder % Rapes* % Robbery 3,022 3, % Business % Individual 2,571 2, % Aggravated Assault 2,809 2, % Non-Fam Violence 1,777 1, % Family Violence 1, % Ten Year Average Five Year Average Previous Twelve Months Ten Year Average Five Year Average Previous Twelve Months Non-violent Total Total Violent Crime 6,349 6, % Dallas Progression of Violent Offenses Per 1,000 Residents Non-Violent Crimes Burglary 12,161 14, % Business 3,038 3, % Residence 9,123 11, % Theft 23,687 26, % Auto Theft 5,255 5, % Total Non-Violent 41,103 46, % Total Index Crimes 47,452 53, % * reflects only those rapes that actually occurred during the reporting period. Ten Year Average Five Year Average Previous Twelve Months Ten Year Average Five Year Average Previous Twelve Months Violent

9 2012 Progression Chart Overall Total Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Murder 33% 0% -13% -13% -6% -13% -11% -1% 6% *Rape 20% -20% -27% -28% -8% -4% 1% -4% 0% Robbery 32% 26% 12% 11% 4% 4% 3% 2% 0% Business 12% 30% 17% 13% -3% -4% -3% -5% -9% Individual 37% 25% 11% 11% 5% 5% 4% 3% 1% Agg. Assault 8% 8% 2% 0% -2% -4% -4% -4% -4% Other -1% -6% -7% -10% -9% -9% -8% Fam Vio 9% 10% 8% 7% 6% 6% 4% Total Violent 20% 17% 7% 6% 1% 1% 0% -1% -2% Burglary -15% -13% -16% -14% -14% -15% -15% -17% -16% Business -8% -4% -11% -7% -8% -10% -10% -9% -8% Residential -17% -16% -18% -16% -15% -16% -17% -19% -18% Theft -6% -7% -7% -8% -8% -10% -10% -13% -12% Shop Lift -45% -40% -39% -39% -39% -39% -39% -39% -38% BMV/Auto Acc 3% -3% -1% -2% -2% -1% -2% -4% -2% Other Theft 6% 9% 4% 3% 1% -5% -6% -11% -11% Auto Theft 5% 1% -8% -12% -13% -15% -15% -15% -13% Total Non-Viol -7% -8% -10% -10% -11% -12% -13% -14% -14% Total -5% -5% -8% -8% -9% -10% -11% -13% -12% * Reflects only those rapes that actually occurred during the reporting period. 3

11 Area Threat Analysis Dallas Police Department October 8, David O. Brown Chief Of Police

12 Purpose Briefing is to: Describe Area Threat Analysis Specifically in regards to Human-Caused Incidents Provide an overview of the common threats Present reasons for Regional Threat Analysis Describe steps DPD utilizes in addressing threats 2

13 Goals To enhance the safety of Dallas citizens by: Working with regional response partners to support identification, prevention and response to area threats Continuously seeking techniques and processes to identify and mitigate Human-Caused Threats Working closely with Regional, State and Federal Response Partners to counter Human-Caused Threaten to enhance Public Safety Citizens 3

14 Area Threat Analysis What is it? The systematic detection, identification and evaluation of areas or spots of vulnerability of a facility, operation or system. Why do we use it? North Texas Region is considered Tier 1 Urban Area Tier I deemed a high risk for a Terrorist Attack Identify and Prioritize Assets 4

15 Area Threat Analysis Types of Threats/Hazards: Human-Caused (Briefing Focus) Terrorism Bombings (CBRNE)» Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive Cyber-terrorism, Radiation Dispersal Device (RDD) Kidnappings, hostage taking, skyjackings, intimidation Natural 5

16 Risk Assessment Elements of Target Threat Analysis Elements Target Criticality Vulnerability or Accessibility Ideological Benefits Economic Impact Recuperation after incident 6

17 Goals of Terrorism Ideology and motivation will influence the objectives and goals Common goals Produce widespread fear Influence governmental decisions Obtain local, national or worldwide attention Destroy facilities or infrastructure Cause doubt among population about ability of government to provide protection 7

18 Local Examples of Terrorist Activity Prior Examples of Domestic Terrorism Oklahoma City Bombing (1995) Culver City, California (2001) Austin Plane Crash (2010) Prior Examples of International Terrorism Holy Land Foundation (2008) Hosam Smadi (2009) Khalid Aldawsari (2011) 8

19 Characteristics of Terrorist Common Factors Ideology Against Government or Country Domestic Terrorist Homegrown Extremist Sovereign Citizen Groups International Terrorist (In U.S.) Loosely Affiliated Specific Organizations or Operatives September 11, 2001 Attacks 9

20 Terrorist Targeting Why locations, cities or areas are targeted Symbolic to cause Political Economical Critical infrastructure Mass transit, energy sources, public health, emergency services, communications Non-strategic, but effective (soft targets) Shopping malls, sporting events, festivals, fairs 10

21 Terrorist Planning Cycle Typical Terrorist Planning Cycle Broad Target Selection Intelligence and Surveillance Specific Target Selection Pre-Attack Surveillance Attack Rehearsal Actions on the Objective Escape and Evasion (if desired) 11

22 Our Actions in Response Our actions focus around: preventing, detecting, deterring, disrupting, and mitigating terrorist actions 12

23 Our Actions in Response Identify threats to Dallas and surrounding areas Critical Resource / Key Infrastructure (CI/KR) Symbolic Targets or Events Governmental Resources Monitoring Activities Chatter Harden Potential Targets or Areas Obtain Information on Sites Increased Physical Security Measures Increased Surveillance 13

24 Goals During Prevention Phase Deter Make the target/asset inaccessible or difficult to defeat Detect Use intelligence collection and sharing to identify the threat before any action against it occurs Deny Minimize or delay the damage or loss of life by focusing on design Devalue Make the asset of little to no value or consequence from the terrorist s perspective 14

25 Response Partners DPD works with many agencies on an overall strategy to combat terrorism Federal Partners Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) membership Department of Homeland Security (DHS) State Partners Department of Public Safety Regional Partners Local Law Enforcement Internal Capabilities DPD Fusion Center Digital Sandbox and other tools SWAT Unit Explosive Ordnance Squad (EOS) Preventative Radiological/Nuclear Detection Program 15

26 DPD: Summary Page recognizes the Metroplex contains high value targets within the City of Dallas and North Texas Area continually seeks techniques, and processes to identify and then mitigate Human-Caused Threats continues to work closely with Regional, State and Federal Response Partners to counter Human- Caused Threats to enhance Public Safety of its Citizens. 16

27 QUESTIONS? 17

29 Family Violence Unit Public Safety Committee October 8, David O. Brown Chief Of Police

30 Purpose To provide an update on Family Violence Unit program improvements in: Personnel Training Technology Community Education Partnerships Innovation 2

31 Goals Reduce overall crime rate by: Improving Lethality Assessment Program Training for all Officers for more efficient call response Increase participation with the community by: Promoting Public Education Continuing partnerships with advocates and shelters 3

32 Family Violence Facts One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of assault by an intimate partner each year 85% of domestic violence victims are women Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to the police 4

33 2011 Statistics Family Violence Activity Count MURDERS (Investigated and tracked by Homicide) 21 AGG ASSAULT 1,231 BURGLARY-RESIDENCE 9 RAPE 68 ROBBERY-INDIVIDUAL 82 ASSAULTS 11,566 TOTALS 12,977 TOTAL CASES INVESTIGATED 10,605 TOTAL CASES FILED 3,298 5

34 Offenses Reported 2011 vs 2012 Year to Date LYTD YTD DIFF Actual Offenses Reported MURDERS (Investigated and tracked by Homicide) AGG ASSAULT BURGLARY-RESIDENCE RAPE ROBBERY-INDIVIDUAL ASSAULTS 8,933 8, Grand Total 10,014 9,

35 Cases Investigated 2011 Investigated JAN 825 FEB 743 MAR 965 APR 938 MAY 940 JUN 811 JUL 1067 AUG 947 SEP 956 Total Cases Investigated - LYTD JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP 2012 Investigated JAN 831 FEB 788 MAR 895 APR 977 MAY 908 JUN 926 JUL 853 AUG 871 SEP 799 Total Cases Investigated - YTD JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP 7

36 Case Filed 2011 vs Filed JAN 327 FEB 329 MAR 332 APR 291 MAY 357 JUN 272 JUL 398 AUG 521 SEP 471 TOTAL Cases Filed - LYTD JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP 2012 Filed JAN 240 FEB 240 MAR 281 APR 266 MAY 428 JUN 347 JUL 399 AUG 382 SEP 375 TOTAL Cases Filed - YTD JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP 8

37 Family Violence Unit 1 Lieutenant 3 Sergeants 24 Detectives 5 Desk Detectives (Restricted Duty) 1 Crime Analyst 2 Case Workers 1 Police Service Specialist Increased manpower by 8 Detectives from 21 to 29 9

38 Training Bi-monthly unit meetings for Training and Updates Detective Training Sexual Assault Investigations by the Sexual Assaults Unit Reid Interview Interrogation School Regular Dallas County District Attorney updates by Assistant District Attorney Wendy Risinger Patrol Training Lethality Assessment Program Roll Call Training on Misdemeanor A Direct Filings Recruit Training at the Academy & In-service Training 10

39 Technology Improvements Misdemeanor A Direct Filing Crime Scene Photo Kiosk Digital Cameras Direct Camera Docking stations I Pads & New Computers Digital Recorders & Pen Recording Equipment 11

40 Crime Scene Kiosk Crime scene photos are downloaded and collected through the web 12

41 Photograph Downloads Camera docking stations in all 7 Patrol Divisions 13

42 Technology Improvements Case Data Tracking Systems Family Violence Crime Tracking - Web Base Investigative Data Base - Access Base Shared Server with the Dallas County F/V DAs Go on line: October 2012 Gives Family Violence DAs access to all Family Violence Case filings 14

43 Community Education Community Safety Fairs Chief On The Beat Citizens Police Academy English & Spanish Academy classes Geographical Assignments 14 Detectives divided per East & West Community meetings & Patrol Station needs Dallas Police Family Violence Website 15

44 Partnerships Genesis Women s Shelter The Family Place Brighter Tomorrows Hope s Door Mosaic Family Services New Beginning Salvation Army Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center Violence Intervention & Prevention Center (Parkland Hospital) Child Protective Services Adult Protective Services City of Dallas Intervention Unit Dallas County Family Violence Dallas County Domestic Violence Resources Citizens are able to locate valuable resources for assistance through the Domestic Violence Task Force web page created by Councilmember Jasso 16

45 Family Violence Unit Monthly & Quarterly Meetings Dallas County Fatality Review Team Dallas County Sexual Assault Committee Dallas County Domestic Violence Task Force 17

46 Innovative Programs Lethality Assessment Training 18

47 Lethality Assessment Program Goals Identify victims of domestic violence, who are at the greatest risk of being killed, Get them out of harm s way, if necessary, and, Encourage them to go into domestic violence services* * Services does not always mean going into a shelter, it could be counseling. 19

48 Lethality Assessment Program History Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell of John Hopkins University DPD applied and was approved for the grant in April Dallas will be one of the largest cities to implement this program (San Antonio) The Family Place & Genesis Women s Shelter will be our partners 20

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50 Lethality Assessment October 1, December 31, 2012 Officer who responds to Domestic Violence call determines: If the assault was between intimate partners If the victim is in danger If a lethality assessment is appropriate may result in contacting a counselor provided by one of the shelters If contact information and preparation of a report is to be given and produced In situations when the victim does not want to participate 22

51 Challenges Prosecution Crawford v. Washington Lethality Assessment Training & Manpower Case Management Resources 23

52 Anticipated Results from Improvements Reduced case load due to more personnel and Direct M/A filings Improved case preparations with the aid of technology More victims participating in available resources due to LAP A more educated and informed community 24

53 Early Results Indicators Improved detective morale and their eagerness to reach out to the community. District Attorney feedback on better prosecution reports being prepared resulting in successful prosecutions. Positive feedback from our advocates and partners. 25

54 Summary The FV Unit has: created two data tracking systems to streamline paperwork and assure accountability implemented procedures for Officer and community training and education invested additional personnel and technology resources recommitted to use community partners to help educate the public to reduce the number of domestic violence incidents All which should reduce family violence incidents 26

55 QUESTIONS? 27

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board Action/Information Summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board Action/Information Summary Action Information MEAD Number: 200972 Resolution: Yes No TITLE: MTPD 2014 Part I Crime Report, January - June PRESENTATION