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Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Project Status Update – Q1 2026 Austin Police | Date Quarterly Performance Summary Progress Snapshot (as of 03/31/2026)  81 of 123 scope items complete; 42 in progress  Overall completion is 66%  Project team now 33 individuals (20 APD, 13 Non-APD) Quarter Highlights  11 Scope Items completed in Q1 2026  Survivor Survey is now active  Data Dashboard ready for publication – pending CoA approval  2nd annual APD SCU Case Review ready for publication – pending CoA approval Looking Ahead  Project scope, excluding training, is nearing completion  Discussions underway to consolidate and streamline CSCRM for remaining scope  Abby Honold grant extended to Sep 2028 but remains at risk of being cut – project timelines not yet adjusted Q1 2026 Status Update 2 Overall Project Status as of 03/31/2026 Q1 2026 Status Update 3 Burndown Timeline Key Takeaways  Project is 66% complete  42 items remain:  Q2 2026 = 11 Items  Q3 2026 = 8 Items  Q4 2026 = 2 Items  Q3 2027 = 21 Items Timeline Considerations  Progress tracked quarterly for each scope item  Timelines may shift due to leadership changes, funding, project team capacity, or other constraints. Q1 2026 Status Update We are Here % Complete: 9% 26% 57% 66% 75% 81% 83% 100% 4 Remaining Work Q2 2026 11 Total Q3 2026 8 Total • General Orders Updates (x4) • Patrol Response (x3) • Data Dashboard (x2) • APD SCU Website (x1) • Officer/Employee Wellness (x1) • Populations at Risk of Marginalization (x4) • Victim Services Staffing/Capacity (x2) • Crime Analyst Staffing/Capacity (x1) • Metrics for Culture & Downstream Orientation (x1) Q4 2026 2 Total • Audit & Oversight (x2) Q3 2027 21 Total • New Training Curriculum Development (x21)* * Includes both Abby Honold Grant + EVAWI Contract Q1 2026 Status Update 5 Challenges and Risks  Forensic Exam Capacity  Capacity constraints have been occurring for 2+ years  SAFE Alliance (primary provider) facing budget crisis; services may cease May 31, 2026  CSCRM Steering Committee signed on to A/TC SARRT Call to Action as a Supporting Partner  Confidential Community Advocacy  Stability of services unknown via AFSSA and SAFE (the only Austin Travis County providers)  Budget Dependent Scope Items  Victim Services and Crime Analyst Staffing terms/recommendations are budget dependent  Staffing and Sustainability  Staff turnover and experience gaps  Risk of reform erosion after CSCRM Project sunsets  Training Curriculum (Scoping & Alignment)  Training scope complexity across multiple audiences (Cadets -> Leadership)  Requires alignment with Abby Honold Grant deliverables and CSCRM Academy observation findings Q1 2026 Status Update 6 Forensic Exam Position Q1 2026 Status Update 7 Appendix Scope Details Q1 2026 Status Update 9 Scope Details Q1 2026 Status Update 10 Scope Details Q1 2026 Status Update 11 Scope Details Q1 2026 Status Update 12 Scope Details Q1 2026 Status Update 13 Scope Details Q1 2026 Status Update 14 Background & Project Overview 15 History & Background The Austin Police Department’s (APD) Sex Crimes Unit (SCU) has experienced many challenges in the last decade, including:  2016: Systemic issues in its DNA lab that ultimately led to its closure;  2017: The withdrawal of APD from the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (A/TC SARRT);  2018: An investigative report that highlighted APD’s improper use of Exceptional Clearance in the closure of sexual assault cases;  2018 & 2020: Two class-action lawsuits filed against the city for the improper handling of sexual assault investigations (Smith v COA, Senko v COA); and  2022: Over 100 recommendations for change were reported by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) after a comprehensive and multi-year assessment of APD’s SCU. Q1 2026 Status Update 16 Project Overview A formal project was needed due to…  The deep history  The lack of trust and constrained relationships  The need for formal communications and status updates  The size, complexity, and importance of the work Project Scope (123 items):  PERF report recommendations – 103 items  Survivor lawsuit settlement – 16 items  Project scope addition – 4 item Workgroup Model:  Each item of scope has been assigned to one of the five Workgroups  Each Workgroup is led by two co-chairs (1 APD Individual, 1 Non-APD Individual) 1. Project Management 2. Policy, Response, & Investigation 3. 4. Data & Metrics 5. Outreach & Partnerships Training Q1 2026 Status Update Policy, Response, & Investigations Outreach & Partnerships Project Management Training Data & Metrics 17 Project Team Members Engagement with community advocates and partners is a priority. The project team includes 33 total members:  APD Sworn (x8)  APD Victim Services (x8)  APD Civilian (x4)  Community Advocates & Partners (x13)  Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA)  Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT)  Independent Subject Matter Experts (Ind.)  SAFE Alliance (SAFE)  Survivors  Travis County Attorney’s Office (TCAO)  Travis County District Attorney’s Office (TCDAO)  Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) RACI Model:  (R)esponsible = APD  (A)ccountable = APD  (C)onsulted = Project Members, Project Workgroups, Project Steering Committee  (I)nformed = City Council, Commission for Women, Public Safety Commission, SARRT, Media, Community, Survivors Q1 2026 Status Update 18 Objectives What do we want to achieve by the end of this project?  Implementation of recommendations from audits and settlement requirements  Improved services driven by the prioritization of survivor well-being and offender accountability  A replicable, national best practice model and framework that can be utilized by other jurisdictions for the handling of sex crimes within law enforcement  Holistic multi-disciplinary team approach that fosters collaborative relationships and increases trust and transparency  Culture and system for continuous quality improvement and general accountability  Services and processes which emphasize survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed work Q1 2026 Status Update 19 Critical Success Factors Elements or actions that are imperative for our project to successfully reach its goals and objectives.  Dedication to inclusion, engagement, and collaboration of interorganizational subject matter experts (SMEs)  Allegiance to creation and maintenance of best practices which advance beyond simple implementation of recommendations  Commitment to respect, trust, and transparency at the individual and agency level  This does not mean ignoring issues, concerns, and problems. This means talking about them with respect, maturity, an open mind, and a commitment toward shared solutioning.  Adherence to tangible results through the update of written policies, procedures, training, and metrics  Adoption of intentional and sustainable succession planning  Commitment to incorporate community voices to ensure support and success at all levels Q1 2026 Status Update 20 Thank you! The Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Project Team