A Brief History of LEADRS In 2001 and 2002, Texas officials were trying to determine why alcohol-related fatalities were on the rise while DWI arrests were declining. In 2001 and 2002, Texas officials were trying to determine why alcohol-related fatalities were on the rise while DWI arrests were declining. LEADRS conducted a series of focus groups with a panel of Texas peace officers and prosecutors to determine the issues with DUI/DWI arrests. LEADRS conducted a series of focus groups with a panel of Texas peace officers and prosecutors to determine the issues with DUI/DWI arrests. Based on the data gathered in these, a state- specific DWI reporting system was designed. Based on the data gathered in these, a state- specific DWI reporting system was designed.

What do you dislike the most about DWI arrests?

Two Prevailing Answers 1. Lack of Prosecution Pleas to other offenses Pleas to other offenses Case dismissal Case dismissal 2. Paperwork Redundancy Too many forms Too many forms Same information on all of the forms Same information on all of the forms

Officers Think… Why should I have to do all this paperwork for a Misdemeanor B? Why should I have to do all this paperwork for a Misdemeanor B? Why do I have to write the defendant’s biographical information so many times? Why do I have to write the defendant’s biographical information so many times? Why should I spend this much time on the case if the prosecutor is going to plea them down or dismiss the case? Why should I spend this much time on the case if the prosecutor is going to plea them down or dismiss the case?

DWI Prosecutions They are among the most difficult criminal cases to prove. They are among the most difficult criminal cases to prove. They almost always involve technical and scientific testimony and juror empathy. They almost always involve technical and scientific testimony and juror empathy. Officer evidence is subjective. Officer evidence is subjective. 80% of cases officers testifies on will be a DWI. 80% of cases officers testifies on will be a DWI.

Why is this important to you?

Officers Killed in Line of Duty There were a total of 238 total Officers killed in the line of duty in There were a total of 238 total Officers killed in the line of duty in officers were killed on in the terrorist attacks on NYC. 30% 72 officers were killed on in the terrorist attacks on NYC. 30% 69 officers were killed in 2001 by vehicular accidents with impaired drivers.29% 69 officers were killed in 2001 by vehicular accidents with impaired drivers.29% As reported in Officer Down Memorial Page, 2001 statistics.

Problems with Current Reporting Methods Standard DWI arrest processing can take up to six hours to complete. Standard DWI arrest processing can take up to six hours to complete. Average time from arrival at scene to completion of report. Average time from arrival at scene to completion of report. Current case reports lack standardization. 10 different officers = 10 different reports 10 different officers = 10 different reports

Problems with Current Reporting Methods Standard DWI arrest processing diverts resources: Time officers spend processing DWIs mean fewer officers on the street Slower call response Fewer cover/back-up officers Too many forms with redundant information makes reporting tedious.  

Required Forms to Process a DWI Offender DIC-23 Option A DIC-23 Option B DIC-24 DIC-25 DIC-54 DIC-55 DIC-57 DIC-24S DIC-25S Arrest Report Booking Form Complaint/Affidavit 13. DWI Case Report 14. DWI Case Supplements 15. TLE TLE - 51A 17. Affidavit For Search Warrant 18. Search Warrant 19. Blood Search Warrant 20. Blood Withdrawal Procedure Form 21. Affidavit Of Person Who Withdrew Blood 22. DIC - 23A

Benefits for Your Agency

Benefits for Patrol Officers Reduces officer down time : reduced up to 58% The time it takes to write the case report is reduced up to 58% Increases officer safety Increases officer safety Reduces case report errors: Prompts remind officers to enter pertinent case information Spell check

Benefits for Patrol Officers Reduces the need to re-enter defendant biographical information on all of these forms: DIC-23 DIC-24 DIC-25 DIC-54 DIC-55 DIC-57 DIC-24S DIC-25S Arrest Report Booking Form Complaint/Affidavit DWI Case Report DWI Case Supplements

Additional Benefits for Patrol Overall reduction in number of court appearances Reduction of the number of Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearings 24 - hour technical support for any LEADRS related issues

Benefits for Line Supervisors: Reduces officer down time Reduces officer down time Officer safety Officer safety Call availability Call availability Standardization Standardization DWI case reports DWI case reports Information Information Format Format Availability of reports Availability of reports Online access Online access

Benefits for Line Supervisors: Higher expectations of officers Higher expectations of officers Decreases experience gaps Decreases experience gaps Quality and consistency of reports Quality and consistency of reports Consistency between multiple shifts and supervisors Consistency between multiple shifts and supervisors 10 officers = 1 report style 10 officers = 1 report style

Benefits for Administration: Reduces officers down time Reduces officers down time Reduces overtime Reduces overtime Initial arrest Initial arrest Court appearances Court appearances Case integrity and standardization Case integrity and standardization Positive prosecutorial relations Positive prosecutorial relations Real-time DWI statistics Real-time DWI statistics FREE!! FREE!!

Benefits to Prosecutors Reduced case preparation time Up to 40% reduction Creates a standardized and systematic approach to DWI reporting Provides more detailed information for DWI prosecutions

Required Equipment: Computer with internet connection Computer with internet connection

More officers on the street combating DWI offenses. More officers on the street combating DWI offenses. Standardized reports. Standardized reports. More cases of DWI filed by prosecutors. More cases of DWI filed by prosecutors. Saves time. Saves money. Saves lives! Saves time. Saves money. Saves lives! LEADRS Fast Facts

Access Levels Officer Officer Enter and edit case information Enter and edit case information Change/update personal information Change/update personal information Supervisor Supervisor All of the above plus: All of the above plus: Review case reports Review case reports Return and/or lock cases Return and/or lock cases

Access Levels Local Administrator Local Administrator All of the above, plus: All of the above, plus: Add and remove officers Add and remove officers Add sub-locations for their agency Add sub-locations for their agency Department Administrator Department Administrator All of the above plus All of the above plus Expunge cases Expunge cases District Attorneys District Attorneys Can view locked case reports in their jurisdiction Can view locked case reports in their jurisdiction

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get a username and password? A: To obtain a username and password contact your supervisor. If your department is not yet using LEADRS, please contact the LEADRS program staff for more information. A: To obtain a username and password contact your supervisor. If your department is not yet using LEADRS, please contact the LEADRS program staff for more information.

Q: How much will LEADRS cost me and my agency? A: Nothing. LEADRS is free to agencies and users. Really, it’s FREE. A: Nothing. LEADRS is free to agencies and users. Really, it’s FREE.

Q: I have locked a case and need to make changes. How do I unlock a case? A: Once a case has been locked it cannot be unlocked because it is now available to the District Attorney’s office. Only case supplements can be added once a case has been locked. LEADRS recommends locking a case only when you are sure it is ready to be sent to the District Attorney. A: Once a case has been locked it cannot be unlocked because it is now available to the District Attorney’s office. Only case supplements can be added once a case has been locked. LEADRS recommends locking a case only when you are sure it is ready to be sent to the District Attorney.

Q: How do I make changes to a case that I have sent to my LEADRS supervisor for review? A: To make changes to a case that has been sent to a supervisor for review, your supervisor must send the case back to you. A: To make changes to a case that has been sent to a supervisor for review, your supervisor must send the case back to you.

Q: Is LEADRS operable in web browsers other than Internet Explorer? A: LEADRS recommends using Internet Explorer 6.0 or above. A: LEADRS recommends using Internet Explorer 6.0 or above.

Q: I am an officer and have forgotten my password. How can I reset it? A: Your supervisor in the LEADRS system has the ability to reset your password. A: Your supervisor in the LEADRS system has the ability to reset your password.

Q: I am a supervisor and have forgotten my password. How can I reset it? A: Another supervisor in your agency can reset your password. A: Another supervisor in your agency can reset your password.

Q: Will forms still have to be mailed to Austin? A: Yes, for now your records department will file the paperwork the same way. A: Yes, for now your records department will file the paperwork the same way.

Q: How secure is this system? A: It uses a 256 bit encryption which is twice the government standard. There are firewalls in between all the servers as well as coming in and out of the building. A: It uses a 256 bit encryption which is twice the government standard. There are firewalls in between all the servers as well as coming in and out of the building.

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