Law Enforcement / Adjudications

Through this activity, JSS supports the micro-grantees to develop a comprehensive body worn camera program with the use of federal funds. JSS ensures that all requirements and regulations are adhered to and that the program is comprehensive in nature.

This assessment was approved by BJA in February 2024. IIR provided onsite support for the NFS assessment site-visit that took place with the San Antonio Police Department on June 11 - 13, 2024. The SMEs made observations about the site’s current nonfatal shooting investigative processes; collected relevant data such as crime reports and analyses, calls for service, case management systems, and intelligence sharing; and identified opportunities to enhance nonfatal shooting investigations and processes. The complete report is currently pending.

This assessment was approved by BJA in February 2024. IIR provided onsite support for the NFS assessment site-visit that took place with the Minneapolis Police Department on May 8 - 10, 2024. The SMEs made observations about the site’s current nonfatal shooting investigative processes; collected relevant data such as crime reports and analyses, calls for service, case management systems, and intelligence sharing; and identified opportunities to enhance nonfatal shooting investigations and processes. The complete report is currently pending.

This assessment was approved by BJA in January 2024. IIR provided onsite support for the NFS assessment site-visit that took place with the Knoxville Police Department on March 19 - 21, 2024. The SMEs made observations about the site’s current nonfatal shooting investigative processes; collected relevant data such as crime reports and analyses, calls for service, case management systems, and intelligence sharing; and identified opportunities to enhance nonfatal shooting investigations and processes.

The Phoenix Police Department (PPD) leadership is currently navigating the implementation of CompStat and the process needed to further development. Following the previous CompStat TTA, retired Chief Dan Oates responded to the PPD’s additional request for a 2-day, on-site visit. Chief Oates observed CompStat sessions, conducted interviews, and produced observations and recommendations for the chief of police to consider as he continues to implement CompStat.

The Sacramento Police Department (SPD) sent its civilian public information officer (PIO) to the Fairfax County Police Department for 5 days to job shadow with Fairfax’s director of communications, who is also a civilian employee. The PIO position at the SPD is a newly created, civilian, career position that it does not intend on rotating people in and out of. This peer exchange allowed the PIO an opportunity to gain experience and knowledge regarding her role in day-to-day communications both internally and externally, which historically has been handled by sworn personnel.

The Fort Myers Police Department hosted two personnel from the North Charleston Police Department for a peer exchange on social media practices, including routine and crisis communications, social media, media relations, technology, and video enhancement tips and tricks. The Fort Myers team demonstrated a wide array of apps, programs, and techniques used in video editing and analysis and offered insight on how to enhance North Charleston’s social media presence.

Harvard University hosted 13 leaders from PSP agencies for its eighth annual summit to discuss emerging trends and topics in the criminal justice arena. These chiefs and other senior-level public safety executives had the opportunity to network, share ideas, and learn how to effectively lead their agencies to improve their organizational performance.

The LVMPD’s Technical and Analytical Section hosted a peer exchange, attended by 17 people from 11 different PSP sites, highlighting its small unmanned aerial system (s/UAS) program. Sergeant Brandon Borden and Detective Steve Oscar led the exchange for the LVMPD and covered the evolution of the department’s program from its inception to the current state and the projection of where it will be in 1 year. The platforms, which include BRINC and Skydio, currently assist in crime scene documentation, overwatch, tactical operations, and large-scale special events.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) hosted a group peer exchange that included 20 attendees from 10 different PSP sites. The exchange consisted of an overview of the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center (SNCTC) and the LVMPD RTCC, as well as a discussion on the vision for the Las Vegas RTCC. An overview of financial models, staffing, and command structure for both the SNCTC and the LVMPD RTCC was provided.