Item #5 APD Sex Crimes Q1 2025 — original pdf

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Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Q1 2025 Public Safety Commission Meeting January-March, 2025 July 7, 2025 Reported Cases Overview Sex Crimes Reported Cases (misdemeanor and felony combined) ▪ 3-year trend data ▪ Q1 2025 number of cases Felony Reported Cases (rape, sodomy, sexual assault with object) ▪ 3-year trend data ▪ Q1 2025 number of cases Data Integrity ▪ Information title code New reports for adult victim cases 2 2 Sex Crimes Reported Cases (Adults Only) 200 160 120 80 40 0 Q1 2025: 374 Cases Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 2023 2024 2025 3 3 Felony Reported Cases (Adults Only) Rape, Sodomy, Sexual Assault with Object 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Q1 2025: 137 Cases Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 2023 2024 2025 4 4 Data Integrity Challenges and Improvements ▪ "Sex Crimes Information" Title Code – Identified data challenges occurring with the informational title code being used incorrectly – While all cases were being thoroughly investigated, detectives did not always change the title code of a case to a reportable offense such as rape, sodomy, or sex assault with an object – This resulted in fewer felony level cases reported out – Changed informational title code to “Sex Crimes Information” to reduce existing confusion and bring further attention to ensure the title code is appropriately reviewed – Began actively reviewing current and past cases to identify when changes to title codes should be made – Trained Detectives and Sgts to quickly change the informational title code when it comes in from Patrol to a reportable sex offense 5 5 Calls for Service Overview Sex Crimes Calls for Service ▪ 3-year trend data ▪ Q1 2025 number of calls for service Best Practices ▪ Patrol response ▪ Emergency Communications collaboration 6 6 Sex Crimes Calls for Service 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Q1 2025: 587 Calls for Service Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2022 2023 2024 2025 Source: APD CAD Calls (Current as of: 4/15/25) 7 7 Best Practices ▪ Patrol Response Protocol – Sex Crimes calls shall be designated at a Priority 0, 1, or 2. – Priority 2 Sex Crimes calls will not be downgraded to a lesser priority – APD will no longer hold Priority 2 and Priority 3 calls for service. Dispatchers are authorized to assign any available officers or backfill officers to calls, ensuring that no calls for service are delayed. ▪ Sex Crimes Unit and Emergency Communications Collaboration – Reviewed EComms Standard Operating Procedures to ensure guidance related to sex crimes calls is consistent with SCU expectations. – Reemphasized the requirement to have a Victim Services counselor dispatched for all sex crimes calls (as available). 8 8 Clearance Status Overview Felony Cases “Cleared” (internal status) ▪ Comparison to previous quarter Suspended Pending Victim Readiness ▪ Break down by subcategories Data Integrity ▪ Internal clearance status ▪ Pending victim readiness Newly cleared adult victim felony level cases of Rape, Sodomy, Sex Assault with Object 9 9 Felony Level Cases Cleared- Internal Status WARRANT ISSUED (SUSPENDED) UNFOUNDED SUSPENDED PROSECUTOR DECLINED SUSPENDED PENDING VICTIM READINESS SUSPENDED PENDING FOLLOWUP SUSPENDED PENDING DNA SUSPENDED NO LEADS/EVIDENCE SUSPENDED (CLOSED) CLEARED BY ARREST 8 5 4 3 7 4 2 2 5 1 23 18 19 16 46 81 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Jan-Mar, 2025 Jan- Mar, 2024 10 10 Suspended Pending Victim Readiness Subcategories No contact information for victim 4 Victim disengaged over time 7 Little response from victim (connected at least once) 12 Attempted to contact victim but no response received 21 Victim does not want to pursue at this time 37 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Total of 81 felony cases Suspended Pending Victim Readiness during Q1 2025 11 11 Data Integrity Challenges and Improvements ▪ Internal Clearance Status – Actively reviewing cases to ensure the internal clearance status is correct and appropriate – For example, we identified over 25 Warrant Issued (Suspended) cases between 2022—2024 where an arrest had actually been made but not reflected in our records management system ▪ Suspended Pending Victim Readiness – Broad suspension category that encompasses numerous situations – Exploring this area to determine what we can do to best support survivors and their cases and better understand why there are so many of these cases 12 12 SCU Staffing Meetings with DA or CA 42 33 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 13 13 Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assaults (AFSA) Crime Prevention Triangle SARP- Sexual Assault Reduction Program •10-14% of reported cases= bar/nightclub associated •Focus on the Encounter Location •Certain factors lead to higher number of AFSA incidents •Multiple floors •No food service •Fewer female staff •Evaluating interventions focused on bars •Data should be available within a year 14 14 Austin Police Department Thank You