2015 Annual Report FINAL 4-27-16

CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT
The Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) is responsible for
analyzing crime trends, comparing suspect modus
operandi, providing investigative leads and statistical crime
data, and assisting in the deployment of resources through
the use of systematic and analytical processes. Crime
analysis can occur at various levels, including tactical,
operational, and strategic. The crime analyst studies crime
reports, arrest reports, and police calls for service to
identify emerging patterns, series, and trends as quickly as
possible. The analyst can then analyze these phenomena
for all relevant factors, sometimes predict or forecast future occurrences, and issue bulletins,
reports, and alerts to other agencies. The unit produces monthly reports, special bulletins on
w anted suspects and crime information to further assist officers throughout the Department.
CAU is responsible for responding to both internal and external requests for statistical data and
for conducting administrative, strategic, and tactical analysis of crime data.
POLICE RECORDS
The Records Division is comprised of one supervisor, 5 Senior Records Specialists and 1
Records Specialist. Five of the Records Specialists share duties including w orking the front desk
as w ell as entering reports into the Records M anagement System and, one Specialist is assigned
to the w arrants task. Records is responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of over
200,000 documents. Data verification is a key Records function and requires a keen eye for
attention to detail to ensure statistical crime and arrest data is properly reported to the DOJ and
FBI monthly. During calendar year 2015, the Records staff entered a total of 6,427 reports,
averaging 1071 reports per person, a 27% increase in productivity. That same year, staff had a
90% decrease in overtime costs, resulting in savings for the department.
Front desk personnel are also the primary contact w hen people w alk in to the
Department. They take reports from citizens at the counter and via phone. They also process
release requests for impounded and/or stored vehicles and sign off ?fix it? tickets. Electronic Live
Scan and manual fingerprint cards for employment applicants and registrants are also processed
by front desk personnel.
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