Crime Broadcast



PURPOSE
The purpose of this directive is to establish uniform guidelines for completing Crime Broadcasts in a timely manner so that all station personnel are aware of workable information in regards to crimes occurring in our stations area.

SCOPE
This Directive applies to all station personnel.

ORDER

When any of the following criteria are available to the Deputies at a report call, a “Just Occurred” or a “Now” call a JDIC crime broadcast should be completed.

  • A noteworthy or violent crime (most felonies)
  • Workable information such as suspect(s) description, weapons used, vehicle(s) description or motive.
  • Serialized property.

The Deputies will complete a “CRIME BROADCAST” worksheet which will be submitted for approval by the Watch Sergeant or Watch Commander.  After the worksheet is approved it shall be forwarded to the secretaries for entry. The following information, if available, should be noted.

Worksheet information, continued

  • Crime
  • Date and time of occurrence
  • Victim’s name
  • Location of occurrence
  • Suspect’s name and/or description
  • Weapon(s) used
  • Vehicle(s) Description(s)
  • Loss (if theft or robbery/burglary)
  • Any specific MO