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Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants
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Project Title
City of Miami 3-D Forensic Mapping
Proposed Start Date
January 1 2017
Proposed End Date
December 31, 2017
Funding Amount
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In 2015, The City of Miami's Police Department (MPD), Crime Scene Investigation Unit (CS') responded to
over 11,500 requests for forensic services, Of these request, there are approximately 260 crime scenes for Part
1 crimes and vehicular crashes, which require a complete hand -drawn sketch at the scene.
The current sketching process is supported by an outdated 24-year old AutoCAD program that takes from
45-90 days to accurately complete a crime scene sketch before it can be released to an investigator for his case
file, interrogation of witnesses or suspects or presentation for court purposes or civil litigation. Due to the
complexity of many crime scenes, the current sketching process can be very difficult, time consuming and
subject to inaccOracy.
Therefore, MPD is respectfully requesting funding under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
Grants Program to Implement a new state of the art forensic mapping measurement technology system including
3-D scanner, software and its corresponding licenses, accessories and training, to anhance and Improve over
current operations. The total funding request in the amount of $92,066 will be used in the following manner and
expected results:
1) A total of $92,086 will be allocated for procuring a 3-D laser scanner, its corresponding software
and licenses and accessories, The equipment and software reduces the hours required to
capture evidence at the scene while generating photo -realistic images with greater accuracy.
The software works with the scanner's point cloud technology to create panoramic 3-D imaging,
video and animations. In addition, this software will facilitate:
• precise on -scene measurements with +/- 2rnm distance accuracy
• saving and accessing case files for future reference
• diagramming accident and crime scenes and large/complex scale scenes
• scanning 1na11 types of lighting
• 3-0 reconstructions, snapshots & dynamic animations
• full -body 3-D reconstruction of injuries
• advanced calculations with measurement speeds up to 976,000 points/second
• sharing documentation (reports, animations)
• Improved accuracy of forensic mapping and reduced turnaround tirne
2) MPD will cover the 'training cost With a $15,800 cash match frorn the General Fund. AR four
CSI Supervisors in the Unit and six selected CSI investigators will receive comprehensive
training for the 3-D laser scanner and corresponding Softvvare, which will culminate in certification
for a total of 10 CSI personnel. This will ensure proper utilization of equipment and collection of
data,
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AO Name
Lillian Bionclet
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The City of Miami
Phone Number
(305) 416-1536
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April 18, 2016
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
CFDA No. 16.742
Contact: Lillian Biondet
Director of Grants Administration
444 S.W. 2"d Avenue, Miami, Florida 33130
(305) 416 -1536
Lblondet(&,miamigov.com
City of Miami PROGRAM NARRATIVE 3D Forensic Mapping
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
In 2015, as the largest municipality in Miami -Dade County, and the second largest city in
the State of Florida, the City of Miami's Police Department (MPD) handled calls that included but
were not limited to 75 homicides, 103 sexual batteries, 1,681 robberies, 2,614 aggravated assaults
and 2,666 domestic violence incidents. During that time,` Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
personnel responded to over 11,500 requests for forensic services. Of these requests, there are
approximately 200 crime scenes for Part I crimes, which require a complete hand -drawn sketch at
the scene, which then must be entered into an outdated AutoCAD program in the office. These
cases include homicides, serious aggravated batteries and other serious incidents. In addition, there
are roughly 60 annual vehicular crashes that may become subject to criminal prosecution, which
also require complete documentation and measurement. Internal investigations involving the
discharge of firearm by officers will also require sketches in order to properly examine the case.
Depending on the size and complexity of the crime scene, it may take anywhere from 2-5 CSI
employees up to 3 hours each to sketch, measure and document the scene.
The time frame for complete analysis of the crime scene relies on evaluating the raw
measurements captured at the scene using traditional tools including measuring wheels, still and
video cameras and manual notebook sketches, examining the location of the evidence, transcribing
all of the information onto the sketch, entering that sketch into an AutoCAD computer program
and completing the sketch for dissemination to the investigators. It routinely takes from 45-90 days
to accurately complete a crime scene sketch before it can be released to an investigator for his case
file, interrogation of witnesses or suspects or presentation for court purposes or civil litigation.
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The present AutoCAD software is a 24-year old program used to process sketches. It produces
static black and white hard copies of the crime scene, which must then undergo a review by a CSI
supervisor to catch instances of human error, particularly in regards to precise measurements. An
average of 5-35 human errors will need to be corrected before sketches are finalized. The current
sketching process is complex, time consuming, susceptible to a high rate of human error and
supported by an outdated software program. The practice leads to significant delays for
investigators to complete case files and less crime scenes that are able to be processed within a
shift. In the past, court admissibility of the data has been an issue due to questions of inaccuracy
from defense attorneys, especially in relation to required precise crime scene measurements.
Therefore, the City of Miami Police Department is requesting $92,086 in funding to implement
a new state of the art forensic mapping measurement technology system including a 3-D laser
scanner, software and its corresponding licenses, accessories and training to enhance and improve
over current operations. The City of Miami will cover the entire training cost with a $15,800 cash
match from the General Fund. All four CSI Supervisors in the Unit and six selected CSI
Investigators will receive comprehensive training for the 3-D laser scanner and corresponding
software, which will culminate in certification for a total of 10 CSI staff. This training
configuration will provide the police department 24/7 coverage, with both CSI Supervisors and
Investigators who are certified in the operation of the 3-D laser scanner.
Three-dimensional laser scanners reduce the hours required to capture evidence at the scene.
Scanner software is intuitive and can generate 2-D and 3-D scene diagrams with a 360 degree
scope, high -quality animations, as well as export images into various point cloud and CAD
formats. Scanning allows the crime scene investigator to capture the entire geometry of the scene,
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including evidence and/or relevant aspects/angles of the scene that may not be observed by the.
naked eye during the original response such as blood splatter pattern evidence. Data can be parsed
into layers that can be turned on and off to facilitate the demonstration of different perspectives or
different evidence types. The ability to view and capture the scene through 3-D laser scanning
technology ensures the longevity and preservation of the scene and provides crime scene units
with unprecedented abilities to evaluate the scene and evidence in a holistic manner.
The upgrade of equipment, software and additional training will increase the accuracy of the
forensic mapping, efficiency and timeliness of the CSI Unit,
PROJECT/PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
Currently the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Unit is comprised of three shifts. The A
shift (morning shift) is manned by approximately seven (7) CSI Investigators each, one (1) two
Public Service Aide (PSA) and one (1) CSI II Supervisor. B (afternoon) and C (evening) shifts
consist of six (6) CSIs and one (1) Supervisor. The CSIs and PSAs are the field investigators who
respond to the scenes and identify, document, collect, package and submit evidence to the lab for
analysis, as well as enter manual sketches in an AutoCAD program for crime scenes requiring
sketching. They are also responsible for the archiving and preservation of said evidence, both
physical and demonstrative for future presentation to the courts.
The Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs) are field unit investigators who respond to crime
scenes and identify, document and collect evidence. The CSIs are responsible for examining the
evidence and assuring that the most complete and compelling of evidence is submitted. Their
immediate supervisors (CSI IIs) are responsible for assisting CSIs as well as assuring the quality
control of their submissions. The evidence that is handled by the CSIs includes a multitude of
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physical and demonstrative evidence. The demonstrative evidence, in the way of crime scene
sketches are prepared in order to document and display the location of all evidence within the
crime scenes,
CSI's work is managed by the Unit's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which is
developed by the CSI Unit Commander and is reviewed and approved by the Assistant Chief of
Police of the Criminal Investigations Division. CSI II Supervisors direct the activities and oversee
the work product of CSIs, and are responsible for assuring compliance with the SOP and common
forensic practices. Unit SOP's are reviewed quarterly to allow for continual modifications and
improvements of policies and procedures, if necessary. An amended SOP will be developed to
include the new forensic mapping measurement technology system (3-D laser scanner technology)
before deployment onto the field.
The acquisition of 3-D laser scanner technology will enable the CSI Unit to generate
detailed, high -quality colorized scans of the crime scene, within a fraction of the time it takes to
create a static, black and white image from a hand drawn sketch. Once the scanner is properly set
up, it only takes minutes for a complete scan of the scene. The convenient compact size of the
scanner and accompanying adjustable tripod allow for flexibility of placement. The scanner's GPS
capability will allow field investigators to precisely place the scanner at multiple angles to capture
a complete view of the crime scene, reducing the human error inherent. with tape measuring and
leveling the total station. Intuitive software programs for crime zones, forensic extensions and
point cloud modules will work in concert with the scanner's point cloud technology to create a
realistic documentation of the scene, including but not limited to 360 degree models, video
animations, fully digital accident reconstructions and blood splatter trajectories, all with precise
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measurements. For example, utilizing the scan data from point clouds, a bullet path analysis can
be created with sufficient accuracy to locate a shooter's position. The 3-D scanner is a potent
device that requires a significant amount of battery power. Therefore, to ensure the scanner is
always 100% functional and will have the adequate power to process and transfer data, a backup
power block battery will be on hand to be used as needed. Once the demonstrative evidence is
thoroughly documented, scans can be saved to a removable SD memory card for safe storage and
portable upload to the workstation. The software will include licensing for a dedicated computer
at the work station and a USB dongle with licensing as well. The USB will allow CSI Investigators
to immediately upload scan data to an onsite laptop, for a quick review of images. As a result of
this advancement in technology, the effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of the CSI Unit can
be significantly improved.
To attain a real -life account of the capabilities of this technology, our CSI Unit
communicated with a CSI Supervisor from a local police department that presently uses 3-D laser
scanner technology for mapping crime scenes. According to the contact's testimony, the time to
completely process crime scenes has been reduced by up to 50% and human error has been
significantly lowered due to the ability of scanners to take precise measurements.
MPD expects similar results once this technology is deployed. The implementation of the
3-D laser scanner will improve accuracy of forensic mapping and reduce turnaround times
resulting in more successful prosecution of cases. Hence bringing MPD and its CSI unit into the
21' century in regards to the tools deployed to document and demonstrate crime scene evidence.
Proper use of the equipment is pivotal to accurately document the crime scene. Therefore,
CSI staff and supervisors will be trained to properly utilize the 3-D laser scanner technology. Two
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(2) five-day (5) training sessions will be administered onsite, from 9:OOam to 4:OOpm at the Miami
Police Academy/Training Center, by a certified instructor. All four CSI Supervisors and six CSI I
personnel will take part in the training exercises to ensure 24-hour availability of this technology
once it is deployed. At the end of training, all participants will undergo a certification exam. The
courses will cover the following:
• Introduction to the fundamentals of scanner hardware. CSI personnel will learn the
following:
V Scanner setup and orientation to accurately capture the totality of the scene.
✓ Best practices for efficient workflow.
✓ Data preservation and sharing.
✓ Understanding the technology's measurement systemm and scan alignment
techniques.
✓ Processing data and post processing applications for creating various image
modules, i.e. panoramic and orthographic images, adding color.
• CSI personnel will learn how to use advanced software for specific applications
such as:
✓ Determining bullet trajectory, blood splatter and suspect height.
✓ Forensic scene mapping and diagramming.
✓ Crime scene and vehicular accident scene reconstruction.
Extracting and importing data for use -in CAD programs and -other -programs.
✓ Creating animated fly -through videos.
The curriculum will be a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises. With time and
training, the CSI Unit expects to quickly overcome the learning curve that comes with applying
new forensic techniques, equipment and software. To continue and build on the knowledge
attained from the initial training sessions, CSI Supervisors will conduct periodic instructional
exercises throughout the year for certified CSI personnel.
CAPABILITIES/COMPETENCIES-
Chief Rodolfo Llanes was sworn in as Miami's 4011 Chief of Police on January 18, 2015.
Chief Llanes commands the Miami Police Department, comprised of approximately 1,600 sworn
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and civilian personnel. He oversees the Field Operations, Criminal Investigations, and
Administration Divisions, the Internal Affairs Section, and Public Information Office. Chief
Llanes formulates departmental procedures, directs agency activities, and oversees a budget of
$188,987,900.
Chief Llanes is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 238 and the Police
Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police. He holds both a Master of
Professional Studies in Executive Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational
Leadership from St. Thomas University. Chief Llanes has received over ninety commendations
throughout his 27 years of service. Formerly the Assistant Chief of Police directly in charge of
Criminal Investigations which includes the Crime Scene Investigations Unit, Chief Llanes is well-
acquainted with the policies and procedures the CSI Unit must uphold to run effectively and
efficiently.
Assistant Chief Anita Najiy, a 34-year MPD veteran, is responsible for the Criminal
Investigations Division, supervising and managing a multitude of investigative units ranging from
personal and property crimes to narcotics investigations and money laundering. The Division
includes the Criminal Investigations Section which contains the Crime Scenes Investigation Unit.
Assistant Chief Najiy is responsible for the deployment of approximately 200 detectives and
civilian personnel, equipment and resources required to investigate major and capital felony
crimes. Among one of her many contributions to the Criminal Investigations Division, Assistant
Chief Najiy established a task force composed of Domestic Violence, Assaults, Robbery, and
Homicide detectives to work closely with Local, state, and federal partners to apprehend violent
crime offenders. All new policies and amendments to the Standard Operating Procedure within
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the Criminal Investigation Division, must be reviewed and approved by Assistant Chief Najiy
before being presented to the Policy Review Committee (PRC), which is made up of the Chief of
Police and Senior Staff Members. Assistant Chief Najiy directly supervises Major Louis
Melancon, Crime Scene Investigations Section Commander. As such, she is informed of all
activities within the CSI Unit, including grant needs, initiatives and results.
Major Louis Melancon is the Section Commander of the Crime Scene Investigations Unit.
Major Melancon is a 17-year veteran of the City of Miami Police Department and has worked his
way through the ranks to his current rank as the CSI Unit Commander. Major Melancon's
extensive experience of crime scene investigation methods and best practices have rapidly
advanced the knowledge, training and equipment needs of the unit and its members, The CSI Unit
has kept abreast of the latest technology and equipment for the betterment of the police department
and the citizens that it serves. Major Melancon is responsible for the administration and
compliance with all grant requirements as well as timely expenditures. As Section Commander,
Major Melancon will also make recommendations for amendments to the SOP in regards to the 3-
D laser scanner.
Mr. Wendell K. Harris is the Crime Scene Investigations Unit Supervisor and supervises
four (4) Crime Scene Investigation Supervisors and 22 Crime Scene Investigators along with two
(2) Latent Print Examiners that make up the Crime Scene Investigation Unit. Mr. Harris has been
with the City of Miami Police Department for 26 years and began his career as a Crime Scene
Investigator I. Mr. Harris possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and since joining the
police department has attended more than 30 courses related to his specialty. Mr. Harris reports
directly to Major Melancon, the Section Commander of the CSI Unit. As Unit Supervisor, Mr.
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Harris will create and oversee the reports for the performance measures pertaining to this grant
project.
In 2015 all Crime Scene personnel underwent a "Personal Protection Equipment" &
"Blood Borne Pathogen" training course. This training course implemented new safety protocols
within the CSI Unit to aid in recognizing the associated risks when dealing with deceased persons
or large amounts of blood found in crime scenes. MPD is dedicated to continued training of its
CSI personnel to ensure knowledge of current forensic methods and procedures.
Additionally, in December 2014, the Miami Police Department received re -accreditation
from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) reinforcing
MPD's commitment to quality law enforcement and excellent policies and procedures.
MPD has extensive experience managing grants and has successfully implemented projects
that improve the process of evaluating forensic evidence. In 1979 the Miami Police Department
became the first police department in the country to acquire an Automated Fingerprint
Identification System (AFIS). Since then MPD has been committed to utilize the most up-to-date
technology to solve crimes. When it became apparent that there was a need to process even more
evidence, MPD requested and was awarded $95,000 to purchase a second AFIS machine in 2005.
From July 2006 to December 2006, there were an additional 1,236 entries which resulted in 116
suspects identified. From January 2007 to March 2007, AFIS System handled 823 additional
entries resulting in 90 identifications.
The 2006-07 Coverdell Grant was awarded in September of 2006. The $95,000 award was
used to hire additional contractors to evaluate evidence and enter results in the AFIS System, to
pay overtime for technicians to work on current cases and/or re -open closed cases and to facilitate
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more than 1,600 hours of training to MPD personnel. This grant resulted in a two -fold
accomplishment in that not only were the backlogged cases examined; they were examined using
up to date technology. A total of 464 backlogged cases were entered and they yielded 162
identifications. Additionally, fourteen individuals attended training in Basic Fingerprint
Classification, Digital Photography, Fingerprint Evidence Processing and Recovery.
In 2009, the MPD was awarded another Coverdell Grant which included $42,450 for
overtime expenses that enabled Crime Scene Investigators to analyze the evidence collected daily
and forward it to the laboratory directly, $57,532 to facilitate MPD personnel approximately 2300
hours of training in a variety of subjects and $23,713 to cover the cost of registering for the
aforementioned training, for a total of $123,695.00. Also in 2009 MPD received a grant in the
amount of $400,000 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS) to upgrade the MPD's existing photo lab to a totally digital facility,
MPD used those funds to incorporate digital cameras, memory card readers and a digital
photographic laboratory system which replaced the antiquated film technology that was in use at
the time,
In 2010, MPD was awarded $150,050 for the Paul Coverdell grant, in which $73,501 was
used to fund man hours for personnel to reduce the laboratory backlog in the Latent Print Function
of the CSI Unit and $20,167 to cover the cost of an archival management system in which to
properly file, search and protect the latent palm/fingerprint evidence for examination and court
dissemination. An additional $40,000 was used to implement two AFIS review stations to
augment our current AFIS System. These two stations increased the value of the two current AFIS
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Systems by allowing more than two people the ability to perform the critical work flow of latent
palm/fingerprint comparison.
In 2011, MPD was awarded $175,000 for approximately 950 man hours to reduce the
backlog of the photographic evidence. These man hours provided staff the ability to digitize and
manage film/CD crime scene evidence for permanent storage_into the recently acquired Law
Enforcement Digital Photographic Laboratory System. Approximately $65,000 was allocated for
additional software and their respective licenses for the Law Enforcement Digital Photographic
Laboratory System to properly store file and search for the digital crime scene photographic
evidence for examination and or dissemination to the investigators, the courts and other law
enforcement agencies. The grant funded an ACE-V Module for the current Automated Fingerprint
Identification System (AFIS). A sub -total of $17,042.00 was used to acquire office furniture for
the current and new above mentioned equipment.
The City of Miami (City) will serve as the fiscal agent. The City manages 34 departments and
agencies with approximately 4,000 employees and has an operating budget of over $942 million
dollars including over $75 million federal, state, and local grants. In 2014, the Administration
Division of the Miami Police Department provided administrative and financial oversight for 20
grant -funded programs, totaling 523,709,200.00. MPD will be responsible for monitoring grant
expenditures and drawdowns which are subsequently reviewed by the City's Management and
Budget. As required by all grants, the tracking of all drawdowns and expenditures will be kept
separately from all other funding. All expenses will be handled by the City of Miami, Finance
Department, which was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting.
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IMPACT/OUTCOMES AND PLAN FOR COLLECTING DATA FOR PERFORMANCE
MEASURES
Utilizing $92,086 in funding from this grant program for advancement in forensic science
will allow for the acquisition of equipment and software needed by the Crime Scene Investigations
Unit to complete crime scene analyses expediently and efficiently. By utilizing the 3-D technology,
the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of forensics is improved over current operations, as well
as the timeliness of crime scene evidence being submitted to investigators. The cost of the training
in how to utilize the equipment will be funded by the City to ensure proper utilization of the
technology and collection of data.
The CSI Unit is currently using a 24-year old AutoCAD program that has no support and is
difficult to use with current technology. As a result crime scene sketches are drafted by hand at
the scene and manually entered into an outdated software program in the office. The time frame
for completion relies on analyzing the raw measurements captured at the scene, examining the
location of the evidence, transcribing all of the information onto the sketch and completing the
sketch for dissemination to the investigators. This routinely takes from 45-90 days to accurately
complete a crime scene sketch before it can be released to an investigator for his case file,
interrogation of witnesses or suspects or presentation for court purposes or civil litigation. The
finished product also goes through an internal review process to assure the accuracy of the sketch.
Replacing the current traditional manual crime scene documentation method, the 3-D
forensic mapping/laser scanner will offer an innovative approach to processing and documenting
a crime scene with precise measurements. Laser scanners can objectively measure and photograph
the entire geometry of a scene, while more traditional methods limit the documentation and
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diagramming to only evidence and aspects of the scene that seem pertinent at the time of response
and may not have been visible to the naked eye.
In addition, 3-D laser scanner technology has the following capabilities:
• precise measurements on scene with +/- 2mm distance accuracy
• downloading and loading data once collected to a removable SD memory card
• saving and accessing case files for future reference
• diagramming accident and crime scenes and large scale scenes
• scanning in all types of lighting
• GPS capabilities
• 3-D reconstructions, snapshots, animations and videos from any point cloud
• full -body 3-D reconstruction of injuries
• advanced calculations, i.e. measurement speeds up to 976,000 points/second
• sharing documentation (reports, animations)
• can be used in tandem with other scanners for large scale scenes
The new 3-D laser scanner will reduce the turnaround time of a final scene sketch product
by' at least 50% and significantly reduce human error by up to 90%, improving on the timeliness
and quality of evidence given to investigators. It is expected that the use of this new technology
by CSI personnel will also reduce the time in the field up to 50% in data collection time when
documenting the evidence, thereby allowing the CSI Unit to better maximize coverage. Black and
white hard copies of hand -drawn sketches will be replaced by three-dimensional, photo -realistic
models produced by updated AutoCAD software that are then used in courtroom presentations to
interactively and accurately bring the jury to the crime scene, Creating full -color walk-through
images enable attorneys to immerse the jury in the scene and illustrate the paths of people involved
in the crime, providing a more compelling argument over simple photographs. For example, 3-D
laser scanning allows the demonstration of a more accurate depiction of the flight dynamics of a
blood splatter. This analysis represents a significant improvement over the traditional method of
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stringing that provides only a simple straight-line trajectory of the blood pattern. By using the
components of the post processing software, the CSI Unit will have the ability to represent areas
in 3-D space where areas of origin for injuries are suspected to have occurred.
Miami has a dense population with the largest concentration of high-rises per capita in the
U.S. when compared to cities of a similar size or larger populations such as New York; the largest
concentration of international banks; and according to the Department of Homeland Security, is
ranked 12th amongst the highest risk cities threatened by terrorism in the nation. This advanced
technology will also allow us to synchronize efforts with other agencies for multi -jurisdictional
crimes such as a terrorist attack. Large crimes scenes encompassing one block or more, can be
processed using a single scanner or multiple scanners in concert with other departments. Involved
areas can be scanned with equipment while personnel remain at a safe distance and the full scope
of the area can be determined without officers going into an area blindly. Additionally, in a large
scene, laser scanner technology will enable the CSI Unit to document the scene with a minimum
amount of evidence being disturbed.
The result of the purchase of the 3-D laser scanner, software, and accessories will be the
significant improvement over current operations in the efficiency, effectiveness, quality and
timeliness of demonstrative evidence. The CSI Unit will have the ability to provide a record of the.
scene at a level of thoroughness, expediency and accuracy that was previously unattainable.
The data collection plans are already in place in that the CSI's and their supervisors
create worksheets of their activities. Their work is translated into monthly statistical data
disseminated to the staff, and the Forensic Investigations Supervisor currently manages the
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statistical reports. The reports will include initial date of crime scene sketch and end date of crime
scene sketch completion.
Objective
Performance Measures
Data Grantee Provides
To improve the quality and
Outcome Measure
Average number of days to
timeliness of crime scene
sketches and to train selected
Crime Scene Investigators to
Percent reduction in the
average number of days for a
complete crime scene sketches
at the beginning of the grant
period.
handle new technology.
crime scene sketch to be
completed, reviewed and
ready for submission to
authorized personnel.
Maintain a log with the
number of days to complete
crime scene sketches at
beginning of grant period.
Average number of days to
complete crime scene sketches
at the end of the grant period.
Maintain a log with the
number of days to complete
crime scene sketches at end of
grant period
Output Measure
Number of forensic science
personnel attending training.
The number of Crime Scene
Investigative personnel who
completed appropriate training
Keep a record of the forensic
to operate the 3-D laser
science personnel sent to
scanner and software. Training
training which includes the
cost will be funded by the City
name of the individual, the
of Miami.
title of the training course,
the length of the course and
the cost for each individual.
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City of Miami
PROGRAM NARRATIVE
3D Forensic Mapping
Number of medical examiner
personnel attending training
programs.
N/A. The NIPD does not have
any medical examiner
personnel,.
PART 1 VIOLENT CRIMES
See Attached.
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