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\n\n--- Page 1 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDER TITLE ACCREDITATION Crime Analysis and Criminal CALEA 40.2.3 (a.b.c.d.e) Intelligence PRIOR REVISIONS 02/08/07; 09/19/2019 PROPONENT UNIT Crime Analysis Unit ATTACHMENT: NONE NUMBER ISSUE DATE REVISION DATE TOTAL PAGES 51.1 07/01/98 05/21/2020 6 I. PURPOSE: This Order defines the operation of the Crime Analysis Unit, and establishes a procedure for collecting, analyzing, storing, and disseminating this information. Criminal Intelligence will be collected and managed by the Patrol Support Bureau. II. POLICY: The Gainesville Police Department shall maintain a crime analysis function to collect, collate, analyze and disseminate data to target the prevention and suppression of crime, and the apprehension of criminal offenders. Data may also identify crime patterns and trends, and assist in resource allocation, and in ranking strategic objectives. Collection of criminal intelligence information (via Investigations Bureau) is limited to that which pertains to activity that is criminal or presents a threat to the community. Furthermore, as a means to protect the privacy of citizens, the Department shall ensure the confidentiality of criminal intelligence. III. DEFINITIONS: Criminal Intelligence: Criminal intelligence is defined in FSS 119.011 as information with respect to an identifiable person or group of persons collected by a criminal justice agency in an effort to anticipate, prevent, or monitor possible criminal activity. This could also include information which presents a threat to the community. Information is limited to possible criminal conduct. Tactical Intelligence: Information that is developed and intended for immediate use concerning known, on-going criminal activity. Strategic Intelligence: Information, collected from a variety of sources that identifies on-going or potential criminal activity involving individuals and/or groups, their modus operandi and relationships. Crime Analysis: Crime Analysts will be responsible for identifying individuals, screening, determining crime patterns, and offender involvement. Members: All field members, including both sworn and police service technicians have the authority to disseminate wanted bulletins and attempt to identify bulletins. IV. PROCEDURE: A. Authority: [CALEA 40.2.3.a]\n\n--- Page 2 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. Crime Analysts: Crime Analysts will be responsible for collecting, processing and disseminating information to assist in the identification of crime trends, criminal involvement, crime prevention, and officer safety bulletins. 2. Members: Both sworn and Police Service Technicians have the authority to post wanted filers and attempt to identify fliers on the GPD intranet and via department wide email. B. Crime Analysis Responsibility: [CALEA 40.2.3.a] 1. Collecting Information: Criminal Intelligence information will be systematically and uniformly collected so that comparisons and analyses can be conducted. 2. Information Sources: Sources within the Department which contain data essential to crime analysis will be identified and accessed for use in the crime analysis process. These sources include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Records Management Systems (RMS) b. Computer Aided Dispatch Systems (CAD), c. Arrest affidavits, d. Field interview cards, e. ARC GIS f. Members may also provide criminal intelligence information informally to crime analysis through in person meetings, phone calls, or emails. 3. Evaluation of Data for Accuracy: Data and information obtained from external sources such as ARC GIS and LINX will be cross-referenced with local RMS software to ensure accuracy. 4. Purpose for Data Analysis: Crime data will be collated and analyzed to: a. Identify individual criminals, their associates and their methods of operation; b. Assist in the screening and ordering of lists of suspects; c. Determine evolving or existing crime patterns; d. Review a variety of offenses to reveal commonalities and patterns in current crime problems; e. Aid in the assembling and ordering of specific crimes that may involve an offender already in custody. 4. Required Information Tracking: The crime analysis function shall, at a minimum, include the following information: 2\n\n--- Page 3 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT a. Frequency by type of crime, b. Geographical factors, c. Chronological factors, d. Victim and target descriptions, e. Suspect descriptions, f. Suspect vehicle information, g. Modus operandi factors, h. Physical evidence information, i. This information is limited to that which relates to M.O. j. Property loss information. 5. Documentation: The Crime Analyst will document the time and geographic distribution of the occurrences of selected crimes using appropriate statistical, mapping and graphic techniques. 6. Storage of Crime Analysis Data: The Crime Analysts shall retain data in an information management system. This is a secure server within GPD. 7. Format: The Crime Analysts, under the supervision of Patrol Support Captain shall have the authority and discretion to develop the format of the records management system. 8. Dissemination of Information: Crime analysis information will be disseminated to the bureau commanders and any other appropriate units or persons on a timely basis. [CALEA 40.2.3.c] a. Destinations: i. General Release: Crime analysis bulletins that contain information relevant to general operations or of general interest shall be disseminated Department-wide via the GPD Intranet (aka Aggregator) and Department Email. Crime analysis information will also be presented at the weekly Stratified Policing Meeting in which all of command staff, the Chief and bureau commanders attend. This includes major crime patterns or trends that emerge regarding which the Chief is to be informed. 3\n\n--- Page 4 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ii.Release to the Media: When coordinated with the Public Information Officer, crime information generated by the Crime Analysis Section may be distributed to the media. Specific authorization from the Chief, which may be referred to the PIO, is required regarding major or sensitive issues. iii. Other Criminal Justice Agencies: Crime analysis information may be distributed to other components of the criminal justice system by the Crime Analyst. Any authorized Department Member has the authority to disseminate criminal intelligence information. Criminal Intelligence shall be disseminated only to authorize governmental agencies in accordance with the law Information contained in these files shall be made available, upon request, to any authorized employee of the agency for official purposes. [40.2.3.c] b. Methods of Dissemination: Crime information will be disseminated via, but not limited to, the following means: i. Special Bulletin: Contains selective crime information provided by patrol, investigative personnel and/or outside agencies for distribution. Examples include: (1) Wanted Persons Bulletin (2) Criminal Activity Bulletin (3) Officer Safety Bulletin (4) Active Career Criminal (5) Sexual Predator Release (6) Criminal Intelligence Bulletin ii. Individual Request: Personalized analyses based upon factors specified by the requester. iii. Periodic Crime Trend Reports: Compilations of data provided to staff members. iv. Crime Analysis Report: When a member or organizational component requires analysis to implement or support a related police function, the member (or unit) may submit a verbal or written request to the Crime Analyst Unit. (1) Crime Analyst: Shall prepare a written report and forward it to the member or organizational component requesting the information. 4\n\n--- Page 5 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (2) Confidentiality: The receiving member / unit shall ensure that the information is kept confidential and released only to members who are actively involved in the relevant police operation. 8. Evaluation and Feedback: The Cri