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\n\n--- Page 1 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS SUBJECT Intelligence Led Policing CHIEF OF POLICE Signature on File Proudly Policing Since Nationally Accredited 1841 1986 NUMBER ORIGINAL ISSUE CURRENT REVISION TOTAL PAGES 39 06/29/2000 11/7/2024 5 AUTHORITY/RELATED REFERENCES General Order 30, Criminal Intelligence Protocols ACCREDITATION REFERENCES CALEA Chapters 40, 45 KEY WORD INDEX Citizen Input and Community Policing Procedure I High Risk Offender Bureau Responsibilities Procedure III Information Collecting/Sharing and COMPSTAT Meetings Procedure II POLICY The Department will utilize crime analysis data and criminal intelligence, in conjunction with proactive/preventative policing strategies and community partnerships, to proactively fight criminal activity and address community safety concerns. Members involved in the crime control effort are responsible for adhering to the established protocols of this written directive. DEFINITIONS COMPSTAT (COMPare STATistics): A part of the Department’s intelligence led policing strategy that utilizes the tracking and analyzing of specific criminal activity, forecasting likely crime targets, and sharing of information Department-wide for proper resource allocation for identified policing priorities. Crime Analysis: A set of systematic and analytical processes directed at providing timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends. It assists operational and administrative members in planning the deployment of resources for\n\n--- Page 2 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT the prevention and suppression of criminal activities, aids in the investigative process, and increases apprehensions and case clearance rates. Criminal Intelligence: Information collected by a criminal justice agency relating to an identifiable person, group of persons, vehicle, location, or business in an effort to anticipate, prevent, or monitor possible criminal activity when such information has been evaluated and determined to: 1) be relevant to the identification of criminal activity engaged in by an individual or organization reasonably suspected of involvement in criminal activity, and 2) meet the criminal intelligence system submission criteria of the Department (as established in General Order 30, Criminal Intelligence Protocols). Directed Patrol: A specific, pre-planned assignment designed to address a particular concern or problem. Intelligence Led Policing (ILP): The utilization of crime analysis data and criminal intelligence to identify policing priorities. Resources are allocated to the priorities in an effort to eradicate a crime trend and/or apprehend perpetrators. PROCEDURES I. CITIZEN INPUT AND COMMUNITY POLICING A. Recognizing citizen input is often critical for successful community policing and problem-solving strategies. All members shall strive to improve and enhance community relations. B. Any community policing and problem-solving strategy should: 1. Identify the community concern or the potential problem having a bearing on Department activities within the community, 2. Develop recommended actions addressing the concern or problem (e.g., directed patrols, community relations activities) and 3. Provide a statement of progress on addressing the concern or problem. C. Bureau Commanders are responsible for the oversight and overall coordination of community policing and problem-solving strategies in their respective areas of responsibility and shall: 1. Assign specific tasks to their lieutenants to address citizen concerns or crime trends identified by credible Department information sources, GENERAL ORDER 39 PAGE 2 of 5 INTELLIGENCE LED POLICING NOVEMBER 7, 2024\n\n--- Page 3 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2. Empower their subordinates to develop creative enforcement activities with specific goals and objectives to address crime trends or citizen concerns within their assigned areas, and 3. Ensure the appropriate sharing of information on bureau activities (as outlined in subsection B above) with the High-Risk Offender (HRO) Bureau in a timely manner. D. Directed patrol activities may utilize Department work units and non- Department personnel. 1. Examples of Department work units include COPPS officers, Criminal Investigations Bureau investigators, and Traffic Unit officers. 2. Examples of non-Department personnel include other City of Tallahassee departments, other local, state or federal law enforcement agencies, and social service organizations. E. Members involved in community policing and problem-solving strategies are responsible for properly documenting those activities as prescribed by written directive or supervisory authority. II. INFORMATION COLLECTION/SHARING AND COMPSTAT MEETINGS A. The collection and timely sharing of accurate information regarding suspicious incidents and criminal activity (i.e., criminal intelligence) is the responsibility of all Department members. B. Members are responsible for abiding by the procedures of General Order 30 (Criminal Intelligence Protocols) in the collection and sharing of criminal intelligence. C. As a vital part of the Department’s intelligence led policing strategy, COMPSTAT meetings are designed to assess and evaluate Department operations and coordinate Department activities addressing specific crime trends and/or apprehension of perpetrators. D. The COMPSTAT meetings are presented by designated HRO Bureau members and will address: 1. The results from the previously agreed upon crime reduction strategies and any required adjustments to staffing or tactics and GENERAL ORDER 39 PAGE 3 of 5 INTELLIGENCE LED POLICING NOVEMBER 7, 2024\n\n--- Page 4 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2. New crime data and the implementation of appropriate crime reduction strategies. E. Members responsible for attending COMPSTAT meetings include: 1. Executive Staff or their designees, 2. Bureau Commanders or their designees, and 3. Designated HRO Bureau members. F. Prior to COMPSTAT meetings, designated HRO Bureau members are responsible for creating a report that addresses specific tracked crimes (e.g., auto theft, commercial burglary, armed robbery) as directed by the Chief of Police or designee, and the report will contain, at a minimum, the following information: 1. Designated crime category statistics comparing crime incidents week to week, month to month, and year to year, 2. A map with designated crime category historical hotspot locations, 3. Graphical representations of the designated crime category statistics, 4. Response plan(s), 5. Current significant cases and crime trends, and 6. Upcoming events relevant to Intelligence Led Policing (ILP). G. Prior to each COMPSTAT meeting, designated HRO Bureau members shall ensure the report is disseminated to selected members of the Patrol Operations, Special Operations, and Criminal Investigations Bureaus. H. Prior to each COMPSTAT meeting, designated HRO Bureau members are responsible for completing a final COMPSTAT report which is disseminated to Department stakeholders to include the Chief of Police. III. HIGH RISK OFFENDER BUREAU RESPONSIBILITIES A. The HRO Bureau is responsible for spearheading the Department’s efforts in Intelligence Led Policing (see definition). GENERAL ORDER 39 PAGE 4 of 5 INTELLIGENCE LED POLICING NOVEMBER 7, 2024\n\n--- Page 5 ---\n\nTALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT B. The Criminal Intelligence Unit and the Violent Crimes Response Teams are work units within the HRO Bureau, and the bureau has an assigned crime intelligence analyst who works in tandem with other crime analysts assigned throughout the Department. 1. The Criminal Intelligence Unit is responsible for the coordination of the Department’s criminal intelligence function, which includes the collection, analysis, and dissemination of criminal intelligence. 2. The Violent Crimes Response Teams are responsible for implementing approved strategies and plans to eradicate a crime trend and/or apprehend p