APPLICATION. Nominations are open from now until June 1. 2013 IACP/
THOMSON REUTERS. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE. IN CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATION ...
2013 APPLICATION Nominations are open from now until June 1
2013 IACP/THOMSON REUTERS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
IACP/THOMSON REUTERS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
NOMINATION FORM
2013
Date Nominee’s Name (Agency, Department, Task Force or Unit) Address City, State, ZIP Name of Nominee’s Operational Supervisor Title Name of Contact Person (if additional information is needed) Title Telephone Authorization of Entry
Agency Official’s Name Title Signature Date
Supporting Documents Attached: ❏ Executive Summary ❏ Case Overview ❏ Innovation(s) ❏ Significance This form is available online at clear.thomsonreuters.com/ award-sponsorships.htm
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This completed form and the supporting documents must be postmarked on or before June 1, 2013. Mail materials to: International Association of Chiefs of Police IACP Police Investigative Operations Committee Attention: Mr. Phil Lynn 515 N. Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
One first-place winner will receive a trophy during the October 2013 IACP Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Additionally, two runners-up will be selected and will receive plaques.
• Nomination Form − Use the nomination form included in this brochure (original or photocopy) or download and print the form available on clear.thomsonreuters.com/award-sponsorships. htm; the form should be completed in full and attached as the first page of the nomination.
The IACP Police Investigative Operations Committee evaluates all nominations and is solely responsible for the selection of the winners.
EVALUATION CRITERIA Nominees will be evaluated based upon: THE GOAL The 2013 IACP/Thomson Reuters Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation recognizes quality achievement and innovation in managing and conducting criminal investigations, with the goal of sharing information to advance the art and science of criminal investigations.
• Innovation in the development or enhancement of investigative techniques • Significance of the contribution to the advancement of the art or science of criminal investigation • Exceptional achievement in managing or conducting a criminal investigation This is not an individual’s award or a technology award but honors the work of an agency, department, police unit, or task force. The investigation nominated must occur in whole or in part between January 2012 and June 2013. An investigation nominated for this award in a previous year is ineligible.
SUBMITTAL PROCESS To be considered for the award, a nomination must be submitted to the committee in the requested format. The nomination form must include the signature of the chief executive of the nominated organization or, in the case of a task force, the chief executive of one of the member organizations. Unsigned nomination forms will not be considered. The nomination form and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2013. Requests for extensions to the deadline will not be considered. All nominations are final and become the property of the committee.
• Executive Summary − Include an overview of the case and the investigative unit, time frame of the investigation, innovation used by the investigators to merit recognition, excellence in case management, and significance of the case (not to exceed one typed page). • Case Overview − Discuss the overall case, any background information deemed significant in developing or investigating the case(s) by this unit, the timeline of the investigation, innovations developed to overcome obstacles or otherwise assist in solving the case, and the results of the overall investigation (not to exceed three typed pages). • Innovation(s) − Specifically point out innovative ideas and processes or demonstrated excellence in conducting and managing the case (not to exceed one typed page). • Significance − Outline the value of lessons learned from this case and how the ideas and investigative techniques, if replicated in other agencies or in future cases, will be of value (not to exceed one typed page). Note: Please do not attach newspaper articles, photographs, or other material to the nomination. If these are submitted, they will be discarded before the nomination goes to the judges.
NOTIFICATION Nominees will be notified prior to the 2013 IACP Annual Conference if they have been selected for the award. Thomson Reuters will pay the cost of air transportation and two days’ lodging at the conference for two representatives of each of the three award winners.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2012 WINNERS The Vancouver Integrated Riot Investigation Team wins for innovation, revolutionizing an approach to dealing with modern-day investigation On June 15th 2011, following the Vancouver Canucks’ loss in the final game of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, over 150,000 people took to the streets of Vancouver, British Columbia. Many began to riot, destroying property, looting businesses, starting fires and assaulting those who got in their way. Hundreds engaged in criminal acts, while thousands more formed a sea of encouraging spectators, many recording the action on their handheld electronic devices. It took more than 900 police officers from around the region over three hours to quell the riot and return order to the city. In its wake, 112 businesses and 122 vehicles were damaged or destroyed, resulting in a loss of over $3.4 million. In the days following, a 70-member Integrated Riot Investigation Team (IRIT) composed of representatives from eight police agencies was formed. A commitment was made to pursue and prosecute the rioters. With the help of a tip line that produced over 4,600 tips in the first week, information identifying rioters engaged in criminal activity mounted quickly. Due to the complications
involved in managing such a large case with hundreds of potential suspects, the Integrated Riot Investigation Information System (IRIIS) was developed and used to track different sources of information such as tasks, tips, videos, photographs, target details, file status and criminal charges. An interactive and secured riot website was created to identify rioters and update the public on the status of the investigation. This site became an important investigative tool in posting photos of rioters for identification. The strategy was to drive the public to the site and help identify suspects. Some techniques used included: • Strategic news releases with mainstream media used to maintain and rekindle public interest • A public outreach campaign utilizing QR codes • “Tweet the Chief,” a live-streamed video webcast on the Internet hosted by Chief Chu, who answered questions about the riot from the public via Twitter® and from a live studio audience • “Riot Roundup” posters featuring 200 pictures of unidentified rioters. Over two days, 100,000 posters were handed out in 19 cities and over 75 locations across the region. More than 400 volunteers assisted with this distribution along with 75 police officers All of these efforts resulted in over 1.5 million visits to the secure website and an additional 7,633 tips!
First place ▶ Integrated Riot Investigation Team (IRIT), Vancouver Police Department (Left to right) Andy Russell, VP Fraud Prevention and Investigations, Thomson Reuters; Investigator Jevon Vaessen, Port Moody Police Dept; Officer Jeff Tannar, New Westminster Police Service; Inspector Les Yeo, Vancouver Police Dept; Chief Jim Chu, Vancouver Police Dept; Sergeant Dale Weidman, Vancouver Police Dept; Detective Dave Kane, Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Investigator Mark Langham, Vancouver Police Dept; Detective Chris Cecil, Transit Police; A/Sgt. Tom Callaghan, Vancouver Police Dept; Chief Walter A. McNeil, IACP President
This riot investigation is the largest criminal investigation of its type in Canadian history; the massive amount of forensic video collected, processed and managed was unparalleled. As of November 2012, the IRIT has recommended 592 criminal charges against 200 rioters, with expectations of charging over 300 rioters by the time the investigation concludes. Importantly, because of the investigative approach employed, each rioter was charged with the indictable offense of “participating in a riot.”
The International Association of Chiefs of Police is the world’s oldest and largest nonprofit membership organization of police executives, with more than 20,000 members in over 89 different countries. Its leadership consists of the operating chief executives of international, federal, state and local agencies of all sizes. IACP introduced the Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation in 1993.
Thinking outside the box to create a successful, strategic and sustainable border security The Texas Border Security Operations Center (BSOC) is led by the Texas Rangers and has a contingent of representatives from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas National Guard, Texas State Guard, DHS Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison and U.S. Border Patrol Agents. Their purpose is to coordinate border security operations, including tactical operations and intelligence collection from the Texas/Mexico border. They conduct border security operations by leveraging several disciplines, such as intelligence collections and analysis, rapid intelligence dissemination with a focus on patrolbased operations, rural tactical mission support and the use of technology as a force multiplier for rural border enforcement.
First runner-up ▶ Texas Border Security Operations Center (BSOC) (Left to right) Andy Russell, VP Fraud Prevention and Investigations, Thomson Reuters; San Diego Sector Assistant Chief Patrol Agent Sammie Anderson, U.S. Border Patrol; Captain Aaron Grigsby, Texas Rangers; Analyst Joel Aud, Texas Dept of Public Safety; Deputy Director David Barker, Texas Military Forces; Colonel Thomas Hamilton, Texas Dept of Public Safety; Analyst Karin Guest, Texas Military Forces; Master Sergeant Troy Weldon, Texas Military Forces; Ensign Frank Hooton, Texas Military Forces; Walter A. McNeil, IACP President
Innovation securely delivers sensitive nonpublic information The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Financial Crimes Task Force investigates crimes related to identity theft, with an emphasis on organized criminal enterprises. It is a multijurisdictional task force led by the BCA and comprised of personnel representing 11 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The Financial Crimes Task Force uncovered a massive identity theft, bank fraud, counterfeit check and credit card fraud ring of more than 200 participants operating in 11 states and including employees of nearly a dozen major financial institutions.
Second runner-up ▶ Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force (Left to right) Deputy Chief John Kirkwood, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office; Andy Russell, VP Fraud Prevention and Investigations, Thomson Reuters; Commander Patrick Henry, Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force; Special Agent in Charge Lou Stephens, U.S. Secret Service; Superintendent Wade Setter, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; Walter A. McNeil, IACP President
Please direct all inquiries and nominations for the Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, IACP Police Investigative Operations Committee, Attention: Mr. Phil Lynn, 515 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314. For additional information about the IACP and its 2013 Annual Conference, visit theiacp.org. Thomson Reuters is proud to partner with the IACP in sponsoring the Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation. We offer law enforcement investigators CLEAR®, the data delivery platform, and print and online legal information from Thomson Reuters Westlaw™. To learn more about us, visit clear.thomsonreuters.com.
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