Request TTA

TTA Catalog

Detective Function Assessment

Area:
TTA Type:

  • TTA Type

  • Area

PSN subject matter experts (SMEs) will conduct a site visit to meet with personnel from appropriate agencies to assess and review existing policies, procedures, and practices. During the assessment, SMEs will:

  • Make general observations about the overall detective function and processes, including reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the current detective function, operations, case management approach, and leadership structure.
  • Collect relevant data and information on the above processes through interviews and obtaining department policies or procedures.
  • Identify weaknesses in the criminal case management process.
  • Develop recommendations and feedback related to criminal case management processes and procedures.

The SMEs will produce a formal assessment report, which will be released only to the site and PSN team, detailing their observations and recommendations.

Goal and Objectives:

Review and assess criminal case management and detective functions of local law enforcement.

Intended Audience:

(Local personnel to participate in the assessment).

  • Chief of police and designated command staff
  • Detective supervisors
  • Detectives and investigators
  • Case management personnel
Length:
  • Two- to four-day site visit.
  • The SMEs will deliver an assessment report approximately one month after the site visit.
Agenda:
  • Meetings with the above local personnel
  • Tour of police department facilities
  • Review of an active investigation case file
  • Case briefing meeting and observation of internal briefings
  • Review of crime data, policies, procedures, and other documents related to the management and operations of detective functions
SMEs/Trainers:

An expert will be identified based on need or as suggested/recommended by the requester.

Download flier