Arrest Process Overview

1. Arrest Process Overview The Connecticut Criminal Justice Commission Presented By: Commissioner John A. Danaher, III, Dept. of Public Safety Chief James Kenny, Vernon Police Dept.

2. PURPOSE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION REGARDING THE ARREST PROCESS AND FLOW OF INFORMATION BETWEEN AGENCIES.

3. OUTLINE • Arrest with a warrant • Processing of accused • Shortcomings and challenges • Recommendations • Summary • Q&A • Police in Connecticut • Facts bearing on the issue • Stakeholders • Arrest Process Example • Reporting and response • Warrantless arrest

4. 169 towns in Connecticut 81 of which C.S.P. has primary jurisdiction 88 towns covered by local departments CSP -> NEXGEN Local Agencies-> Multiple CAD / Report Systems AFIS, COLLECT Statewide POLICE IN CONNECTICUT

5. FACTS BEARING ON THE ISSUE • Each department has minor differences, but must adhere to the same general principles. • Differences exist between JD’s and GA’s • Each State’s Attorney have different requirements for reports, warrant applications, and how cases are to be handled. • Report system, dispatch records (CAD) differ between agencies. • Courts are the common denominator, regardless of agency.

6. STAKEHOLDERS Detective Divisions Major Crime Squad State Police Local Police Patrol Force / Resident Troopers Patrol Units Accused Courts: Judges State’s Attorney Public Defenders Bail Commissioner Victim’s Advocate Juvenile Probation Adult Probation Data Sources: COLLECT/NCIC NEXGEN (CSP) NESPIN (OBTS) Offender Based Tracking System AFIS Dept. of Corrections Parole

7. TYPICAL PROCESS OF ARRESTPhase I – Report and Arrest Crime Committed and Reported Police Response Identify Charges Investigation / Probable Cause Established Arrest Made (Speedy Information) Arrest Warrant Affidavit and Application

8. TYPICAL PROCESS OF ARRESTPhase Ia – Warrantless Arrest Made (Speedy Information) Charges Refined Bond is Set Booking Process Released on Bond Held for Court Appearance Arraignment at Court

9. TYPICAL PROCESS OF ARRESTPhase Ib –Arrest with Warrant Arrest Warrant Affidavit and Application State’s Attorney Review (SA may revise charges) Presented to Judge (Judge may set bond) (Once signed by judge, it becomes a warrant) Arrest Made Arraignment at Court

10. Processing of Arrested Person • Fingerprints (AFIS) • Notice of Rights • Photographs • Bond Set • Arrest Log or “Blotter” • News Release • Medical Screening

11. Processing of Arrested Person • Subject is interviewed and the information is entered into NEXGEN (LEAS) system • Personal Identifiers • Charges • Emergency Contacts • Notice of Rights • Bond Forms • Medical Screening

12. AFIS-Automated Fingerprint Identification System • Information from LEAS is electronically transferred to AFIS • AFIS is used to capture suspects’ fingerprints • Fingerprints are then immediately checked against State and federal database • Digital Photographs are taken with this system and stored into the COGENT SYSTEM for later use

13. Report Systems • NEXGEN – CSP Reporting System • Agencies have different report systems • Ability to cross-reference each report system is limited • COLLECT is a possible solution

14. RECOMMENDATIONS Information should be shared electronically between all Criminal Justice Agencies • Need to share information between agencies (PD to PD) – several agencies are in the early stages of a pilot project. • On – Line Booking System would allow LE agencies to submit electronic fingerprints, arrest forms, and reports directly to the Judicial System.

15. Summary • The arrest process begins with an offense, and concludes with the accused being turned over to the courts. • Multiple stakeholders and consumers in need of real-time information • Improvements are possible, but require involvement from all agencies • Costs and challenges are associated with changing the system