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

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

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

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

FACTS BEARING ON THE ISSUE  Each department has minor differences, but must adhere to the same general principles. 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, requirements for reports, warrant applications, and how cases are to be handled. and how cases are to be handled.  Report system, dispatch records (CAD) differ between agencies. between agencies.  Courts are the common denominator, regardless of agency. of agency.

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

TYPICAL PROCESS OF ARREST Phase I – Report and Arrest Arrest Made (Speedy Information) Police Response Crime Committed and Reported Identify ChargesInvestigation / Probable Cause Established Arrest Warrant Affidavit and Application

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

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

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

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

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

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

RECOMMENDATIONS Information should be shared electronically between all Criminal Justice Agencies 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. 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. On – Line Booking System would allow LE agencies to submit electronic fingerprints, arrest forms, and reports directly to the Judicial System.

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