Policy Text
Detective Division Page 1 of 1 1/14.0 (REV 4/97)
CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ASSIGNMENT PRIORITIES
The purpose of this order is to d efine priorities for the assig nment of cases for follow up
investigation. I. Priority One
A. The first priority of cases a ssigned shall be those cases, f elony and
misdemeanor, which in the opini on of the bureau commander, will lead to
an arrest, recovery of property A ND successful prosecution of t he
suspect(s).
II. Priority Two
A. The second priority of cases assigned shall be those cases, felony and
misdemeanor, which have suffici ent information and with diligen t
investigation, would lead to an arrest, recovery of property AN D
successful prosecution of the suspect(s).
III. Priority Three
A. The third priority of cases a ssigned shall be those cases wh ich do not
meet the criteria for priority one or two. These cases may be p ended or
assigned as needed as determined by the bureau supervisor. Over riding
factors which shall be consider ed in the assignment of priority three felony
cases are as follows:
1. The victim incurred an excess ive loss of property or money.
2. The victim was killed or sus tained serious injury which requ ired
hospitalization.
3. The crime is a sexual assault by an unknown assailant. 4. The criminal act was a moles tation, abuse, or kidnap of a ch ild
(under 14 years of age).
5. The case is part of an identified series.