Criminal Justice Budget Presentation October 24, 2007
Criminal Justice Priority Programs Crime Reduction Through Operation IMPACT Reduce Recidivism Through Offender Re-entry Support Law Enforcement Through Integrated Technology
New York State Index Crime Reported Crime Down (-48%) Source: Uniform Crime/Incident Based Reporting System (10/12/07)
New York State Safest Large State in 2006
New York State 5 th Safest of All States in 2006
Source: Uniform Crime/Incident Based Reporting system (as of 10/12/07) 1994 Non-New York City, 42% New York City, 58% NYC vs. Non-NYC Percent of Statewide Crime 1999 New York City, 50% Non-New York City, 50% 2006 New York City, 43% Non-New York City, 57%
Operation IMPACT Goal: to reduce violent crime and gun- related crime 17 participating counties outside NYC account for 80% of non-NYC crime
Develop Local Law Enforcement Framework to Fight and Prevent Crime Law Enforcement Partnerships Timely, Accurate Crime Data and Crime Analysis Intelligence Development and Shared Information Community Partnerships Operation IMPACT Model
2006 IMPACT County Index Crime Source: Uniform Crime/Incident Based Reporting System
Violent/Gun Crime Increased in 17 Primary IMPACT Jurisdictions Source: Uniform Crime/Incident Based Reporting System
2006 Shooting Incidents Involving Injury - 17 IMPACT PD’s (N=896) 74% of Incidents Were Reported by 4 Departments Source: IMPACT Monthly Reports
Operation IMPACT State Agency Partners Division of Criminal Justice Services New York State Police Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives Division of Parole State Liquor Authority Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination
Operation IMPACT Strategies
Expand Local Crime Analysis and Intelligence Capabilities Funding for Crime Analysts and Field Intelligence Officers (FIO’s) Funding for Software and Technology Funding for Academic Research Partners Crime Analyst and FIO Training Development of Crime Analysis Centers
Expand Local Crime Analysis and Intelligence Capabilities (cont.) Expand CompSTAT Model DCJS Technical Assistance Team Working with IMPACT Partners Monthly Crime Trends Meetings IMPACT Crime Summit (4/07)
Intelligence-led Enforcement Strategies Targeted Firearm Reduction Strategies Directed Patrols Based on Analysis Multi-agency Warrant Initiatives Home Visits with Parole and Probation Officers Joint Patrols with State Police
Expand Community Partnerships Youth Violence Reduction Programs Project INSPYRE (Innovative Neighborhood- based Strategies to Promote Youth Redirection and Empowerment) Funding for IMPACT Community Partners Statewide Youth Violence Reduction Conference (2/08)
Operation IMPACT IV Awards ( In Thousands )
Operation IMPACT Performance Measures
Operation IMPACT Crimestat Reports Data is submitted by IMPACT partners each month (contract requirement). Compiled and immediately shared back to all IMPACT partners Data for each jurisdiction as well as IMPACT summary provided to all partners Crime, violent crime, and firearm activity measures are key
IMPACT Monthly Report Source: Uniform Crime/Incident Based Reporting System
IMPACT Violent Crime Violent Crime is Down (-11%)
IMPACT Monthly Report Violent Crime by Firearm Source: Uniform Crime/Incident Based Reporting System
IMPACT Violent Crime Involving a Firearm Down (-17%)
IMPACT Monthly Report Shooting Incidents Source: IMPACT Monthly Reports
IMPACT Shooting Incidents Involving Injury Down (-15%)
Reducing Recidivism Through Offender Re-entry
Re-entry Population State Prison Under Custody63,000 First Release16,000 Re-Release8,000 Total Releases from Prison24,000 Release data: 2006 Custody/Supervision data: 2007 (9/07) Source: DOCS
Transition from Prison to the Community Initiative New York is one of eight states participating in the Transition from Prison to Community Initiative (TPCI) developed by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). Coordinate State Re-entry Effort Support Local Re-entry Effort
Statewide Re-entry Task Force Vision: “…a safer New York resulting from the successful transition of offenders from prison to living law abiding lives in their communities.”
Statewide Re-entry Task Force 15 Participating Agencies: DOCSDPCA Health Substance Abuse LaborOCFS BudgetMental Health DCJSOMRDD Housing Domestic Violence ParoleNYC DOC OTDA
Re-entry Task Force Subcommittees Statewide Risk and Needs Instrument Transition Planning Graduated Sanctions/Re-entry Courts Community Re-entry Services Medicaid Eligibility
County Re-entry Task Force Initiative Local communities play a critical role in successful reintegration and are essential partners Program requirements: 1)Establish county re-entry task force 2)Designate full-time re-entry Coordinator 3)Coordinate services for high risk offenders
Erie Monroe Nassau Suffolk Orange Rockland Oneida Rensselaer Westchester Local Re-entry Task Force CountiesNiagara Dutchess Onondaga
New York State DCJS Re-entry Program Funding
62% of Parolees Outside of NYC Live in Task Force Counties Source: Division of Parole
New York City Re-entry Initiatives Brooklyn DA, Comalert$500,000 Harlem Re-entry Court $100,000 Prisoner Re-entry Initiative$815,500 -Queensboro and Rikers -Employment Services
Orleans Pilot Re-entry Project 90 day pre-release program for offenders returning to Erie County Transitional program supported by DOCS, Parole, and OASAS Inmates meet parole officers, social workers and employment counselors prior to release Address employment, housing and family re-unification issues
Re-entry Open Meeting - May 2007 Jointly chaired by Parole, DOCS, DCJS, DPCA 150 Not For Profit Organizations Attended 35 Testified on: - Housing - Cognitive Programs - Benefit Coordination - Family/Children Impact - Risk/Needs Tool - Pre-release Not for Profit Service Involvement Statewide Re-entry Task Force Studying Recommendations
Offender Re-entry Performance Indicators
Performance Measures for Re-entry Include: Documentation Upon Release Completion of Transitional Programs Employment Rates Number of Parolees in Shelter System Returns to Prison After Release (Recidivism)
Social Security Number * January – August 2007 Source: DOCS
Birth Certificates * January – August 2007 Source: DOCS
Transitional Services Programming * January – August 2007 Source: DOCS
Percent of Offenders Returned to Prison for a New Felony Conviction within 2 Years of Release Percent of Offenders Returned to Prison for a Rule Violation within 2 Years of Release
Referral data compiled and shared with task forces (18% of releases referred) Data on entire county’s re-entry population is shared (Task Forces focus on high-risk) Data provided: -Population trends -Program and Employment status -Housing Information - Arrest and Violation Activity County Performance Data Developed To Assist Task Forces in 2007
Westchester County Re-entry Report County Task Force Information Source: County Re-entry Task Force Reports
Westchester County Re-entry Report Parolee Information for County Source: Division of Parole
Support Law Enforcement Through Integrated Technology
Integrated Justice Advisory Board
New York State Integrated Portal Portal will provide single connection and sign on for all services (eJusticeNY and NYSPIN currently separate) One-stop shopping for offender photos, wanted records, criminal history, and DMV information Portal is operational, with first major phases to be implemented in next 6 months State-of-the-art mapping system to be implemented this year through CSCIC (Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Cooordination)
eJusticeNY Functions Will Be Available Through Portal New eJusticeNY features include: DMV license photos for law enforcement Mugshot photo system – police agencies call up suspect photos based on physical descriptions Automated system for police agencies to notify DCJS of sex offender address verification
THIS INFORMATION IS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY Crimestat Library: Crimestat performance data are updated monthly and are currently available for the following program areas: DNA eJusticeNY (Legacy) IMPACT Reports Jail Population Operation SAFE CHILD SAFETNet Sex Offender Management Reports For additional information or questions,
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