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The 13 Critical Tasks an Inside-Out Approach to Solving More Gun Crime The 13 Critical Tasks An Inside-Out Approach to Solving More Gun Crime by Pete Gagliardi 2019 Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc. © 2019 All rights reserved. The 13 Critical Tasks: An Inside-Out Approach to Solving More Gun Crime Edition 3.0 ISBN: 978-1-9990038-3-8 This book may not be reproduced, stored, distributed, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc. The content of this document is furnished for informational purposes only, is subject to change without notice, and does not imply a commitment by Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc. Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document. 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Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc. 5757 Cavendish Boulevard, Suite 200 Côte-Saint-Luc, Québec, Canada H4W 2W8 Telephone: +1 514-489-4247 Canada/USA Toll free +1-888-984-4247 Fax: +1 514-485-9336 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.ultra-forensictechnology.com This book is dedicated to all victims of firearm violence and their families, all men and women of law enforcement, the forensic scientists, prosecutors, and court and corrections personnel who are at the front lines, dealing with armed criminals and the aftermath of their violent acts; to all public administrators, policy makers, and private sector businesses that support those on the front lines by providing the guidance, resources, and tools needed to address violent crime; and last, but not least, to every one of us who is seeking a more peaceful and just way of life. v Contents Acknowledgments .............................................................................................. ix What People are Saying About The 13 Critical Tasks ........................................ x About this Book .................................................................................................. xi Prologue ............................................................................................................ xiii The Presumptive Approach: Every Crime Gun Has a Story to Tell.................... 1 Why is the Presumptive / Inside-out Approach needed? ............................... 1 What is the forecast? ........................................................................................ 2 What information is available for solving gun crimes? ................................. 4 Where is the information? ............................................................................... 5 How can the information be of value, both tactically and strategically? ....... 5 Key Considerations ........................................................................................... 8 Summary ........................................................................................................... 8 Technology Helps Sustain Processes ................................................................... 9 Why adopt and adapt? .................................................................................... 9 How can we adopt and adapt? ..................................................................... 10 Recommended Best Practices ......................................................................... 23 Key Considerations ......................................................................................... 23 Summary ......................................................................................................... 23 People, Processes and Technology .................................................................... 25 Why do we need all three? ............................................................................ 25 Case Study: Chicago, Illinois ........................................................................... 26 The Three-Legged Stool ................................................................................. 27 Recommended Best Practices ......................................................................... 28 Key Considerations ......................................................................................... 29 Summary ......................................................................................................... 29 Development of the 13 Critical Tasks ............................................................... 31 Why were they developed? ........................................................................... 31 How were they developed? ........................................................................... 31 The Results ...................................................................................................... 32 The 13 Critical Tasks ........................................................................................ 33 Asking the Right Question ............................................................................. 34 Summary ......................................................................................................... 35 Task 1: Managing Stakeholders ........................................................................ 37 Why do we need to manage stakeholders? ................................................. 37 Forming Groups .............................................................................................. 40 Meetings ......................................................................................................... 42 Recommended Best Practices ......................................................................... 43 Critical Elements ............................................................................................. 49 Key Considerations ......................................................................................... 50 Summary ......................................................................................................... 50 vi Task 2: Integrating Programs ............................................................................ 51 Why do we need to integrate programs? ..................................................... 51 Steel Cables ..................................................................................................... 52 CGI Case Study: Erie, Pennsylvania ................................................................ 54 Recommended Best Practices ......................................................................... 55 Critical Elements ............................................................................................. 61 Key Considerations ......................................................................................... 62 Summary ......................................................................................................... 62 Task 3: Establishing a Formal Understanding and Reinforcing Directives ..... 63 Why is policy important? ............................................................................... 63 Why establish a formal understanding and reinforce directives? ............... 68 Recommended Best Practices ......................................................................... 69 Critical Elements ........................................................................................... 100 Key Considerations ....................................................................................... 100 Summary ....................................................................................................... 100 Task 4: Collecting Firearm and Related Evidence ........................................... 101 Why collect firearm and related evidence? ................................................ 101 Recommended Best Practices ....................................................................... 106 Critical Elements ..........................................................................................
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