Police Department
Reference: Presentation by Chief Southard
To: Mayor Ken Kreutzer, and Members of City Council
Through: Philip A. Rodriguez, City Manager
Paul Southard, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Kim Messina, VSU Manager
Date Prepared: December 12, 2018
PURPOSE
Grant funding allows for one Brighton Police Department (BPD) Sexual Assault Investigator to provide comprehensive victim-centered/offender-focused approach to the investigations of sexual assault in the City of Brighton and Commerce City as a member of the Commerce City/Brighton Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF). BPD and CCPD has implemented the "You Have Options" Program (YHOP), which seeks to address barriers to reporting to law enforcement and increase services to victims of sexual assault. The BPD Sexual Assault Investigator will review and thoroughly investigate all sexual assaults as assigned in their role as a member of the Commerce City/ Brighton Sexual Assault Task Force to increase successful prosecution. This grant-funded position will continue to support both YHOP and the SATF.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA(S)
Safe, Active and Engaged Community
Strong Regional Relationships and Partnerships
BACKGROUND
The Specialized BPD Sexual Assault Investigator will be assigned to the Commerce City/Brighton SATF as a full-time detective. This position provides services to sexual assault cases including responding to crime scenes; initial and follow-up investigations; victim, witness and suspect interviews; evidence collection; suspect apprehension; preparation of written reports; arrest and search warrants and court orders; as well as work in conjunction with the District Attorney's office to file charges, provide testimony, and act as a liaison to the department.
This position works in partnership with the BPD/CCPD Victim Services Unit, the 17th Judicial District Sexual Assault Response Team, as well as other employees, departments/divisions, agencies and the public in order to deliver effective evidenc...
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