A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Phoenix Crime Gun Liaison Program: Leveraging Patrol Officers for Investigations

Huff, Jessica; Freemon, Kayla R.; Katz, Charles M.

doi:10.1080/24751979.2023.2232437

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“…The Phoenix Police Department Crime Laboratory participated in a study of the contributions of a crime gun intelligence center (CGIC) [43,44,114]. The transition to a CGIC enhanced the front-end forensics by providing leads rather than waiting for a full analysis from a firearms analyst at the back end.…”

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Intelligence and the Value of Forensic Science

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2024

Forensic Sciences

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Recent research has seen a rapid expansion in the reference to front-end forensics as an indication of the untapped value of forensic science. While some of these contributions have centered on development of forensic intelligence from a single area of investigation, others call for a more fundamental change in the relationship between crime laboratories and policing, particularly relating early laboratory analysis with big datasets to provide leads to investigators. We highlight several recently implemented tactical strategies of crime laboratories that contribute to the body of forensic intelligence. Beyond the scientific gains from these tactical applications, the corresponding details on associated efficiencies, costs, time savings, and quality improvements offer insights towards patterns of success for the community of crime laboratories. Further details expand an interpretation of what constitutes success with an eye on the contributions of the crime laboratory towards public health, safety, and protection of the innocent in addition to societal gains from conviction of the guilty. The economic interpretation of the value provided by the forensic laboratory assists in the cost–benefit review of strategic and tactical decisions and supports the justification for laboratory public funding with measures of the return on investment from public support of the forensic laboratory. Examples of the cost savings from crimes avoided include the returns from testing the backlog of unsubmitted sexual assault kits with USD 81 of costs avoided for each USD 1 spent to high-efficiency laboratories achieving gains of USD 646 for each UD 1 spent on de novo case submissions.

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Intelligence and the Value of Forensic Science

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2024

Forensic Sciences

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Taking aim at crime: evaluating evidence in a crime gun intelligence approach

Bottema,

Barter

2024

Police Practice and Research

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An Officer-Level Examination of the Prevalence and Correlates of Police Body-Worn Camera Activation

Huff,

White,

Malm

et al. 2024

Police Quarterly

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Body-worn cameras (BWCs) are intended to promote transparency and accountability. However, officer failure to activate BWCs remains a concern. Research has identified types of incidents associated with activation failure, but has not examined activation as a measure of performance. We examine BWC activation as an officer-level decision-making process, assessing the influence of demographics, assignments, and performance (e.g., proactivity) on activation rates over time. Negative binominal and multinomial logistic regression were used to analyze data from 149 officers assigned to wear BWCs during a randomized-controlled trial. Activation rates ranged from 0–88% of calls-for-service. Group-based trajectory modeling identified three activation trends: decreased, increased then decreased, and increased and tapered off. Limited relationships between officer-level predictors and activation were identified. Findings suggest officer characteristics and performance are not primary drivers of BWC activation. Departments should use supervision, retraining, and policy intervention to ensure BWCs are implemented as intended.

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A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Phoenix Crime Gun Liaison Program: Leveraging Patrol Officers for Investigations

Cited by 3 publications

References 26 publications

Intelligence and the Value of Forensic Science

Intelligence and the Value of Forensic Science

Taking aim at crime: evaluating evidence in a crime gun intelligence approach

An Officer-Level Examination of the Prevalence and Correlates of Police Body-Worn Camera Activation

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