2. 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.
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.

3. What do you dislike the most about DWI arrests?

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

5. Officers Think…
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 should I spend this much time on the case if the prosecutor is going to plea them down or dismiss the case?

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

7. Why is this important to you?

8. Officers Killed in Line of Duty
There were a total of 238 total Officers killed in the line of duty in 2001.
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%
As reported in Officer Down Memorial Page, 2001 statistics.

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

10. 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.

11. 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
DWI Case Report
DWI Case Supplements
TLE - 51
TLE - 51A
Affidavit For Search Warrant
Search Warrant
Blood Search Warrant
Blood Withdrawal Procedure Form
Affidavit Of Person Who Withdrew Blood
DIC - 23A

12. Benefits for Your Agency

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

14. 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

15. 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

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

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

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

19. 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

20. Required Equipment:
Computer with internet connection

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

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

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

24. Frequently Asked Questions

25. 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.

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

27. Q: I have locked a case and need to make changes
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.

28. 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.

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

30. 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.

31. 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.

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

33. 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.

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