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Public Safety and Justice

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Deputy Mayor Paul A. Quander, Jr. Public Safety and Justice. Office of Unified Communications Metropolitan Police Department Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Office of Victim Services/Justice Grants Administration Department of Forensic Sciences

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Public Safety and Justice

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  1. Mayor Vincent C. Gray Deputy Mayor Paul A. Quander, Jr. Public Safety and Justice Office of Unified Communications Metropolitan Police Department Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Office of Victim Services/Justice Grants Administration Department of Forensic Sciences Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services Department of Corrections Homeland Security and Emergency Management www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  2. Office of Unified CommunicationJennifer Greene, Director(202) 730-0524 Mission The Office of Unified Communications was established in 2004 consolidating emergency 911, non-emergency 311 and Mayor’s Call Center. The mission of the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) is to provide a fast, professional, and cost-effective response to emergency (911) and non-emergency calls (311) in the District. www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  3. Office of Unified CommunicationJennifer Greene, Director Emergency Services DC 9-1-1 • Receives 1.4 million calls annually • Dispatch for District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department and Fire and Emergency Medical Services • DC 9-1-1 answers 97% of all calls within 5 seconds The National Emergency Number Association (NENA), which sets standards for 911 answer time, recommends 95% of all 911 calls should be answered within twenty (20) seconds • Since 2008, the DC 9-1-1 call volume has increased 38% due to wireless cellphone technology • DC 9-1-1 Coordinate communications with Park Police, Capital Police, US Marshalls and other regional law enforcement agencies www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  4. Office of Unified CommunicationJennifer Greene, Director Non-Emergency Services DC 311 • “One Stop” service for city services and information • 2.6 million calls received annually; 73% of calls are answered in 90 seconds • 450,000 Customer Service Requests (CSR) are processed annually • In 2008, DC 311’s call volume increased by more than 67%, because of the incorporated call center operations of: DHS ANSWERS PLEASE (211), DOH, DCPS, DMV, DCRA, DDOE (energy assistance), DC ONE CARD, the EOM, DOES (SYEP), and BOE • Incorporated MPD’s Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU), which handles nearly 40,000 calls for lost/damaged/stolen property annually and Placement Violations for DYRS and CFSA • Main number for questions regarding inclement weather, seasonal events, and other city wide events including the Presidential Inauguration www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  5. Office of Unified CommunicationJennifer Greene, Director Smart 911 Initiative:A program for District residents to store critical care and emergency rescue information in advance of any emergency • A citizen can setup a secure personal profile that is only available to 911 operators and first responders in the event of an emergency call. • The profile can detail anything from floor plans, names, pictures and medical/prescription needs of occupants, pet and service animal information, and more! • It makes locating calls made from a wireless device easier to place and can make a life-saving difference in response time. • Can give peace of mind to parents and caregivers of the elderly or disabled that medical information will be available in an emergency, even if the person who is calling cannot communicate. Citizens can sign up for the service at https://www.smart911.com/. It only takes a few minutes to create a profile. www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  6. Metropolitan Police DepartmentCathy Lanier, Chief of Police(202) 727-9099 www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  7. Metropolitan Police DepartmentCathy Lanier, Chief of Police Year-to-Date Percent Increase in Robbery (Citywide) at End of Indicated Month Our efforts are having a positive impact: +59% +49% +22% +21% +14% +11% +9% +9% +7% +6% www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  8. Metropolitan Police DepartmentCathy Lanier, Chief of Police From Stealing Cars to Stealing Phones www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  9. Metropolitan Police DepartmentCathy Lanier, Chief of Police Going After the Fencing Operations Taking the profit out of the crime: • In March 2012, we conducted a reverse operation targeting businesses dealing in stolen goods: • Arrested 16 people associated with 13 businesses dealing in stolen goods. • Recovered 487 cell phones, 7 iPads, 16 other tablet computers, and various other electronics. • Also seized a BB gun and illegal drugs. • We recently conducted another reverse operation targeting merchants fencing stolen goods: • Arrested 23 people associated with 12 businesses dealing in stolen goods. • Served 12 search warrants, resulting in the recovery of various stolen electronics and consumer goods. • Seized a 9mm semi-automatic handgun. Going After the Offenders: Effective Strategy: Robbery Intervention Program (RIP) • Assembled a team of the best plain clothes officers from across the city and have armed them with the most up-to-date intelligence from our analytical team. • In less than one month, the RIP Unit has: • Arrested 73 dangerous offenders • Recovered 22 illegal firearms • Seized 15 vehiclesused in the commission of a crime. • Compared to the previous 30 days, robberies are down -23% in 6D, and down -10% in 7D. • Closed cases and prevented future crimes 2012 currently has 21% more robbery arrests compared to 2011. www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  10. Metropolitan Police DepartmentCathy Lanier, Chief of Police www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  11. Office of the Chief Medical ExaminerDr. Marie Pierre-Louis, Chief Medical Examiner(202) 698-9000 • MISSION The Mission of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is to ensure that justice is served and that the health and safety of the public is improved by conducting quality death investigations and certification, and providing forensic services for government agencies, health care entities and grieving families. • SUMMARY OF SERVICES OCME provides forensic services to local and federal government agencies, health care providers, institutions of higher learning and citizens in the District and metropolitan area. Forensic services include: forensic investigation and certification of certain deaths (i.e., deaths occurring as a result of violence (injury) as well as those that occur unexpectedly, without medical attention, in custody, or pose a threat to public health); review of deaths of specific populations; grief counseling; performance of a full range of toxicological examinations; cremation approvals; and public dispositions of unclaimed remains. www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  12. Office of the Chief Medical ExaminerDr. Marie Pierre-Louis, Chief Medical Examiner • MAJOR DUTIES • Determination of Cause and Manner of death • Identification of Human Remains • Collection of Evidence • Documentation of Injuries • Expert testimony • Recognition of potential threat to the population www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  13. Office of the Chief Medical ExaminerDr. Marie Pierre-Louis, Chief Medical Examiner • 2011 OCME Statistics • Workload • 2,989 Cases were Investigated to determine jurisdiction • 1,121 Cases were Accepted for Further Investigation • 827 Cases were Autopsied • Caseload by Manner of Death • Homicides -125 • Suicides – 44 • Accidents – 333 (51 were traffic) • Naturals – 544 • Undetermined - 49 www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  14. Office of the Chief Medical ExaminerDr. Marie Pierre-Louis, Chief Medical Examiner EMBASSY/CONSULATERELATIONSHIP • The OCME has constant and productive interrelationships with the embassies to: • establish and maintain communications with families living abroad • explain OCME Policies and Procedures to families • correctly identify decedents including access to necessary ante mortem information (fingerprints, X-Rays, DNA samples from families as necessary) • obtain medical/social information about decedents • obtain necessary documents for release of bodies to Funeral Directors • The OCME has developed presentations for these entities to facilitate interaction. www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  15. Office of the Chief Medical ExaminerDr. Marie Pierre-Louis, Chief Medical Examiner 22-Year Overview of Suicides in the District of Columbia The DC OCME has conducted a 22-year historical overview of suicide deaths in the District of Columbia. When comparing the deaths by year, 1993 had the highest number of suicides over the course of 22 years with 75 suicides and 2000 had the greatest decline in suicides – to date - with 33 suicide deaths. www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  16. Office of Victim Services/Justice Grants AdministrationMelissa Hook, Director, (202) 727-3934 • Juvenile Justice FY’13 Focus • JJDP Act Core Compliance Monitoring • Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) • Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders • Sight and Sound Separation • Adult Jail and Lockup Removal www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  17. Office of Victim Services/Justice Grants AdministrationMelissa Hook, Director • Adult Re-entry FY ‘13 Focus • Substance Abuse • Workforce Development/Women’s Re-entry • Mental Health Program • Compliance of Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Establish “zero tolerance” cultures for sexual assault in local adult and juvenile correctional facilities (CTF & CDF); consult with The Moss Group & subject matter experts to create a strong reporting culture; conduct Sexual Safety Assessment (SSA); conduct policy review; and develop a transformative leadership approach to overcome identified factors contributing to incidence of sexual abuse. www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  18. Office of Victim Services/Justice Grants AdministrationMelissa Hook, Director • Core Victim Services FY ‘13 Focus • Sexual Assault • Domestic Violence • Safe Emergency and Transitional Housing • Child Abuse • Human Trafficking • Teen Victimization • Survivors of Victims of Homicide www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  19. Office of Victim Services/Justice Grants AdministrationMelissa Hook, Director • DC Sane Program FY ‘13 Focus • Partnership between OVS and Medstar for Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations entering 5th year • 230 exams completed in FY ‘09 increasing to 409 completed in FY ‘12 • Trained forensic nurse staff of 16 • Consistent case management for SANE patients from the time they enter the program • Increasing capacity to respond to Drug Facilitated Sexual Assaults (DFSA) through toxicology screens • Increase in students requesting the SANE exam following the launch of the U ASK DC Website and Phone App, which has improved access to SANE services for student victims of sexual and dating violence www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  20. Office of Victim Services/Justice Grants AdministrationMelissa Hook, Director • Domestic Violence: Crisis Response in High Risk Cases FY ‘13 Focus • Assessments for High Risk of Lethality or Extreme Violence • 911 Calls • On call Advocacy Hotline • Medstar Washington Hospital Center • Program expansion to capture 911 call response in five more PSAs allowing the Lethality Assessment Program to respond to 16,000 DC calls annually • 1800 high risk cases since July 2009 • Expansion will allow SAFE to provide immediate wraparound services to twice the number of victims annually www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  21. Department of Forensic SciencesMax Houck, Acting Director, (202) 727-8267 Consolidated Forensics Lab www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  22. Department of Forensic SciencesMax Houck, Acting Director, (202) 727-8267 • Department of Forensic Sciences • Forensic Science Laboratory • DNA, Materials Analysis, Firearms, Fingerprints • Public Health Laboratory • Biological and chemical testing, including weaponized materials • Crime Scene Sciences • Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Combines aligned functions, emphasizes science, replaces older facilities Combines aligned functions, emphasizes science, replaces older facilities www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  23. Department of Forensic SciencesMax Houck, Acting Director www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  24. Fire and emergency medical servicesKenneth Ellerbe, chief, (202) 673-3320 www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  25. Fire and emergency medical servicesKenneth Ellerbe, chief www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  26. Fire and emergency medical servicesKenneth Ellerbe, chief www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  27. Fire and emergency medical servicesKenneth Ellerbe, chief www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  28. Department of Youth rehabilitation ServicesNeil Stanley, Director, (202) 576-8175 www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  29. Department of CorrectionsThomas Faust, Director, (202) 673 -7316 www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  30. Department of CorrectionsThomas Faust, Director www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  31. Department of CorrectionsThomas Faust, Director www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  32. Homeland Security and emergency management agencyChris T. Geldart, Director, (202) 727-6161 www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  33. Homeland Security and emergency management agencyChris T. Geldart, Director www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  34. Homeland Security and emergency management agencyChris T. Geldart, Director Agency’s Guiding Principles • Residents First: • All homeland security and emergency management efforts will be conducted in the best interest of all District residents and visitors • Risk-Based Approach: • All preparedness, response and recovery efforts are based upon historical trends and data, current information and intelligence, and comprehensive risk-based planning • Capabilities–Based Planning: • All planning efforts are based upon a functional analysis of operational requirements that dictate priority preparedness capabilities • Regional Coordination: • Collaboration with partners in the National Capital Region as well as with the federal government in order to identify shared requirements, responsibilities, and capabilities • Performance Assessment and Accountability: • Ensure that homeland security and emergency management preparedness, planning and recovery efforts are constantly improving and resources are allocated efficiently www.dmpsj.dc.gov

  35. Homeland Security and emergency management agencyChris T. Geldart, Director Milestones www.dmpsj.dc.gov

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