Report on the activities of the multidisciplinary investigation of child abuse protocols

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Maricopa County Attorney
Andrew P. Thomas
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary .
Maricopa County Attorney's Office .
Apache Junction PD .
AZ Department of Economic Security .
AZ Department of Public Safety .
ASU Department of Public Safety .
Avondale PD .
BuckeyePD .
Chandler PD .
El Mirage PD .
Gilbert PD .
Glendale PD .
Goodyear PD .
MCSO .
MesaPD .
Paradise Valley PD .
Peoria PD .
Phoenix PD .
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Scottsdale PD .
Surprise PD .
TempePD .
Tolleson PD .
Wickenburg PD .
Youngtown PD .
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ANDREW P. THOMAS
301 W. JEFFERSON, SUITE 800
PHOENIX, AZ 85003
www. maricopacountyattorney. org
September 4, 2008
The Honorable Tim Bee
Senate President, Arizona State Senate
1700 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
PH. ( 602) 506- 3411
TDD ( 602) 506- 4352
FAX ( 602) 506- 8102
RE: 2008 Report on the Activities of the Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Dear Mr. President:
The Maricopa County CPS Protocol Committee on Training and Compliance hereby provides the
Annual Report of Activities of Agency participants in the Protocol as required by statute. Beginning
July 2008, the Committee requested that agencies provide detailed information required for this year's
Report [ Committee request located in Appendix]. Reporting activity is summarized topically by self­reported
activity for Law Enforcement, CPS and Prosecution. The remainder of the report is tabbed by
individual agency outlining their reporting activity by ARS code.
This year the Maricopa County Attorney identified stronger reporting patterns than in year's past;
however, compliance with report is still not universal. For instance, agencies often report using their
own format making comparisons and analysis difficult.
We are nearly finished with the 5- year revision of the entire Protocol. This year the full
Multidisciplinary team met several times to revisit and update all aspects of the full Protocol. This
included areas covered by the Statutes as well as the original Multidisciplinary team product. The
Committee is optimistic that as a result, the reporting process will be strengthened. We envision
delivering a fully revised Protocol to you by October 2008.
Sincerely, ~
M~ r
Special Counsel
Maricopa County Attorney's Office
RECEIVED
OFFICE OF THE P/'( t~ IU£ NT
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Report on the Activities of the Multidisciplinary Investigation
of Child Abuse Protocols
September 2008
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Training Background
The Multi- Disciplinary Investigations ofChild Abuse Protocols outlines the following
courses as recommended curriculum for individuals involved in the investigation of child
abuse.
• 48 hours Child Abuse Training
• 32 hours Child Crimes and Sex Related Investigations
• 8 hours Basic Child Abuse Training and Prosecution
• 8 hours Child Abuse and Death Investigations
• 8 hours Medical Investigation of Child Abuse
• 7 hours Basic Forensic Interview Training
Law Enforcement Agency Activity:
AZPOST Contributions
• AZPOST was unable to deliver the anticipated training DVD. After two
years in the development stage this project was abandoned in the face of
new legislation ( see below). The Protocol is being taught at the academy
and is part of the current curriculum. Others avenues for training and
development will be pursued.
Training:
• This report contains the protocol activities of 22 law enforcement agencies
of which 16 ( 73%) submitted training activities and/ or schedules.
Compliance:
• Ofthe agencies who track notifications, no issues were reported with joint
investigative compliance procedures.
• The following table compiles law enforcement activity by ARS code
designating Extremely Serious Conduct Allegation ( ESCA) utilizing the
standardized reporting format. The combined reported total was 5,869 for
fiscal year 2008.
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Arizona Revised Statute by Arrest lIy Cleared Unfoundec Other TOTAL
13- 1102; Negligent Homicide 4 1 0 2 7
13- 1103; Manslaughter 6 0 0 0 6
13- 1104; Second Degree Murder 9 0 0 0 9
13- 1105; First Degree Murder 28 1 0 4 33
13- 1303; Unlawful Imprisonment 7 1 0 0 8
13- 1304; Kidnapping 51 4 24 114 193
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 72 58 64 424 618
13- 1405; Sexual Conductw/ Minor 144 135 53 184 516
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by aMinor 40 42 50 269 401
13- 1410; Molestation of Child 165 122 177 810 1274
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0 0 0 1 1
13- 3552; Commercial Exploitation of Minor 2 2 2 0 6
13- 3553; Sexual Exploitation of Minor 10 3 13 30 56
13- 3554; Luring Minor/ Sexual Exploitation 3 1 10 5 19
13- 3601; DV ( other felony case not listed) 347 60 23 167 597
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse Victim < 18 275 112 321 1417 2125
Totals 1163 542 737 3427 5869
CPS Agency Activity
Training:
• Training courses included Advanced Forensic Interviewing and Basic 8­Hour
Interviewing as well as in- house topic- related training specific to
staff needs.
• CPS reported 355 attendees participated in training courses.
Compliance:
• The Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Children,
Youth and Families ( DCYF) received 2,177 reports meeting the criteria
for ESCA. Seven ( 7) ofthose reports fell within tribal or military
jurisdictions and were forwarded to those agencies; therefore, a total of
2,170 reports containing ESCA's were left for joint investigation.
• A total 1,285 cases were jointly investigated in Maricopa County in fiscal
year 2008. This represents a 23% increase in joint investigations when
comparing the fiscal year 2007 with fiscal year 2008.
• Additionally, 1,035 reports that were not initially coded as ESCA
allegations were jointly investigated. This represents an increase of36%
comparing fiscal year 2007 with fiscal year 2008.
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• CPS staff report improved coordination with law enforcement. Reports
initially coded as ESCA with no documentation of a joint investigation
totaled 396. This represents a 54% decrease in reports coded ESCA,
where law enforcement was notified, and no documentation of a joint
investigation exists.
Prosecution Agency Activity
Training:
• Training courses included 8 hour Basic Forensic Interviewing, 40 hour
Advanced Forensic Interviewing, 8 hour Basic Sex Crimes Investigation
as well as 40 hour courses of Equal Justice and ChildPROOF.
• Eleven prosecutors attended training.
Compliance:
• The following table represents agency activity by those ARS codes
designated ESCA.
SUBMITTALS ESCA DISPOSITION
BYARS CHARGES BYARS
ARS Code CHARGE FILED NOT FILED CHARGE
13- 1102; Negligent Homicide 26 25 20 7
13- 1103; Manslaughter 64 73 25 54
13- 1104; Second Degree Murder 125 129 17 77
13- 1105; FirstDegree Murder 188 200 36 127
13- 1303; Unlawful Imprisonment 138 133 26 83
13- 1304; Kidnapping 763 744 86 464
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 278 265 83 168
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct w/ Minor 430 427 129 227
13- 1410; MoIes1ation of Child 286 278 88 132
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 18 20 2 15
13- 3252; Commerical Ex ploi1ation of Minor 1 2 2 0
13- 3553; Sexual Exploilation of Minor 53 48 9 45
13- 3554; Luring Minor/ Sexual Exploilation 11 12 3 12
13- 3623; Child Abuse Victim < 18 602 558 301 187
Totals 2983 2914 827 1598
• Submittals reflect law enforcement reports received by the office for review. A
total of 2,983 charges designated ESCA were submitted to the Maricopa County
Attorney's Office during fiscal year 2008. This represents a 10% increase when
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comparing the fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008. Submittals represented 3,526
victimsI of which 740 were under the age of 15.
• ESCA Charges Filed is defined as case( s) the County Attorney's Office
prosecutes where at least one charge reflects an ESCA. Filing decisions were
made on 2,914 charges of ESCA. This represents an 8% increase when
comparing fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008. Filings represented 2,897 victims
of which 606 were under the age of 15.
• Dispositions included cases completed by deputy county attorneys that resulted in
a conviction, acquittal or dismissal. This number reflects some cases which
originated in prior fiscal years. A total of 1,598 ESCA charges reached final
disposition. This represents an 8% increase in case completions when comparing
the fiscal year 2007 to fiscal year 2008. Dispositions represented 2,823 victims of
which 504 were under the age of 15.
Resolved Issues from the Preceding Year
Last year the Committee identified several issues for stakeholders. These issues have
been addressed as indicated below:
• Issue: A 5- year review of the entire protocol is needed. Resolution: Over
the past six months the Steering Committee facilitator has coordinated
with the Executive Steering Committee and all committee members'
participation in reviewing and/ a comprehensive re- write of the entire
Protocol. The process is expected to be completed in October 2008
• Issue: Facilitate better training delivery and restructure the format for
agency reporting of training delivered and future training. Resolution: A
training DVD reflecting the comprehensive re- write and the 2008
legislative general session reforms will be created and distributed to
multiple agencies. The DVD will be distributed as soon as it is completed.
• Issue: The Steering Committee may wish to consider protocols from
other jurisdictions, not necessarily within the geographic scope of the
report. Resolution: The Governor's Office recently completed a 2- day
summit where the largest Arizona counties and CPS agreed to continue
participating in county- wide protocols as adopted by a County Attorney's
Office.
I Victims' are identified by date of birth < Age 18 OR crime that obviously applies to minor OR data base notation indicating minor.
In some cases the date ofbirth wasn't available. Victim information is gathered utilizing the County Attorney's Information System.
Additionally, while law enforcement may take a report and conduct an investigation, the total number of victims associated with cases
submitted by a given agency is only accounted for in the MCAO system when a case is actually filed.
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• Issue: Public access regarding CPS records. Resolution: See legislative
action passed with an effective date of September 26, 2008 designed to
improve transparency and public access regarding CPS records.
Legislative Action
• House Bill 2453 mandates that court proceedings regarding defendant
children be open to the public absent " good cause" to close such hearings.
• House Bill 2454 requires CPS to promptly provide information to the
public about cases of child abuse resulting in a fatality or near fatality,
unless releasing the information would result in a specific, material harm
to a criminal investigation.
• House Bill 2455 made several changes to Arizona statutes related to the
Protocol. This bill clarifies that the Protocols developed, adopted and
implemented in each county shall guide the conduct of investigations of
" criminal conduct" ( formerly called extremely serious conduct
allegations). The Protocols shall include standards for timely disclosure of
information and independent annual reports from CPS and each County
Attorney; CPS workers shall receive training related to victim's rights and
shall protect the rights of a child in their custody; in dependency matters,
when considering what services are to be provided to a child, the family
court shall consider information regarding a pending criminal prosecution
related to the child's removal and any orders of the criminal court.
New Items to be Researched and Evaluated for the Coming Year
• Strengthen " joint investigation" definition between MCAO, CPS and law
enforcement.
• New statutory changes to the " Extremely Serious Conduct Allegation"
definition now covers criminal conduct as defined, see Legislative Action
HB 2455 above.
The members extend their sincere thanks to all the agencies that cooperated in the
preparation ofthis report [ see attached]. For additional copies ofthis report, please
contact Gayle Chavez at 602/ 506- 5781. You may also contact me if you have further
questions.
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SUBMITTALS ESCA DISPOSITION
BYARS CHARGES NOT BYARS
ARSCode CHARGE' FILED FILED2 CHARGE
13- 1102; NeQligent Homicide 26 25 20 7
13- 1103; Manslaughter 64 73 25 54
13- 1104; Second Degree Murder 125 129 17 77
13- 1105; First Degree Murder 188 200 36 127
13- 1303; Unlawful Imprisonment 138 133 26 83
13- 1304; Kidnaooinq 763 744 86 464
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 278 265 83 168
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct w/ Minor 430 427 129 227
13- 1410; Molestation of Child 286 278 88 132
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 18 20 2 15
13- 3252; Commercial Exploitation of Minor 1 2 2 0
13- 3553; Sexual Exploitation of Minor 53 48 9 45
13- 3554; Luring Minor/ Sexual Exploitation 11 12 3 12
13- 3623; Child Abuse Victim < 18 602 558 301 187
Totals 2983 2914 827 1598
Submittals reflect law enforcement reports received by the office for review. A
total of 29 law enforcement and government agencies submitted 2,983 charges
designated ESCA to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office during fiscal year
2007. Submittals represent 3,526 victims3 of which 740 are under the age of IS.
ESCA Charges Filed is defined as case( s) the County Attorney's Office
prosecutes where at least one charge reflects an ESCA. Filing charges were made
on 2,914 charges of ESCA. Filings are representative of 2,897 victims of which
606 were under the age of 15. Charges not filed by the County Attorney's Office
totaled 792.
Dispositions include cases completed by deputy county attorneys that resulted in
either a conviction, acquittal or dismissal. A total of 1,598 ESCA charges reached
final disposition and are representative of 2,923 victims of which 504 were under
the age of 15.
I Charges listed do not necessarily represent the same charges filed or dispositioned. Separate queries for each category
represent a " snapshot in time." Cases disposed during this reporting period may have been submitted prior to this period
and cases filed during this period may have been dispositioned after this time period ends. Charges are also not
representative of defendants or cases due to multiple counts per defendant/ case. Other charges than those ARS codes
identified for the protocol may be reflected in the submittal, but are not excluded for investigation purposes.
2 Not filed can include I) returned to law enforcement agency for additional information, 2) referred to another agency for
~ rosecution, and 3) combined with another case.
Victims are identified by date of birth < Age 18 OR crime that obviously applies to minor OR data base notation
indicating minor. In some cases the date of birth wasn't available. Victim information is gathered utilizing the County
Attorney's Information System. Additionally, while law enforcement may take a report and conduct an investigation, the
total number of victims associated with cases submitted by a given agency is only accounted for in the MCAO system
when a case is actually filed.
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8- Hr Basic Sex Crimes Investi
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Sex Crimes - Training Compliance
Telles ( 6/ 30/ 08)
Lee ( 11/ 5/ 07)
Baca ( 11/ 7/ 05'*
Atty/ Start Date
Andrus ( 5/ 22/ 06
Mitchell ( 4/ 15/ 96)
Golomb ( 7/ 30/ 07)
Harris ( 3/ 24/ 08)
Kittredge ( 3/ 1/ 05)
Cohen, Y. ( 3/ 1/ 05)
Holmberg ( 5/ 21/ 07)
Phipps- Yonas ( 10/ 13/ 05)
Sorrentino ( 10/ 97)
Completed Course
Completed EqUivalent
F = Faculty
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1Anne Graffam Walker I
zBasic Training for Child Abuse Prosecutors, National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse ( Aug. 9 - 13, 1993). I
.5lncludes 8- Hour Basic Sex Crimes and Child Physical Abuse Investigation ( Kingman). I
Career Prosecutor Course, Charleston, SC ( June 3 - 14, 2001); Training of Trainers, Midwest Regional Child Advocacy Center, Chicago, III ( 3
day course on establishing MOTs for Advocacy Centers, Sept. 1998); The Sexual Assault Case: Examination and Evidence Storage;
Compensation for the Sexual Assault Victim; Sexual Assault by Therapists, Counselors and Clergy; Trial and Appeal; Sex Offender
Treatment Program, Iowa County Attorney's Association ( 4 hours, June 10, 1998); Children with Sexual Behavioral Problems: Detection,
Intervention and Prevention, C. P. C., Sioux City, IA ( 6 hours, April 12, 1994).
bChiid Crimes Advocacy Training for Prosecutors ( Audited - June 2006). I
Child Crimes Advocacy Training for Prosecutors ( June 2006) I
8Prosecuting Sexual Assaults and Related Violent Crimes by the National College of District Attorneys ( Lake Tahoe, NV) I
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Per the Protocol, upon assignment FVB, an attorney must complete the following training in the specified time periods:
1. 8- hour basic forensic inteIViewing training ( within 6 months);
2. 4o- hour advanced forensic inteIViewing training ( within one year); the attorney may audit the course;
3. 8- hour basic training on child physical abuse ( within one year);
4. The attorney must complete two of the following within two years:
a. Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse: Equal Justice for Children;
b. Investigation and Prosecution of Child Fatalities and Physical Abuse; and
c. Childproof: Advanced Trial Advocacy for Child Abuse Prosecutors.
5. Because training opportunities vary, the attorney may substitute another similar training for any of the above requirements with bureau chief approval
( Capital Litigation, some DV trainings).
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13- 1404; Sexual Abuse
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Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor
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Governor
Mr. Keith D. Manning
Maricopa County Attorney's Office
301 West Jefferson, Suite 800
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Dear Mr. Manning:
AUG 1. 2008
Tracy L. Wareing
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Enclosed is the Department of Economic Security's ( DES) response to your July 1, 2008 letter
requesting information from the Division of Children, Youth and Families ( DCYF) to
incorporate into the annual report of activity under the inter- agency protocols mandated in
A. R. S. § 8- 817.
The Department is proud of its working relationships with law enforcement statewide, and the
critical role this partnership plays in protecting children from further harm. The enclosed report
fulfills the Department's responsibility for the reporting requirement under A. R. S § 8- 817 for
fiscal year 2008 ( July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008).
The agency remains committed to sharing information with law enforcement partners to
determine whether any changes to the joint investigations protocols of CPS policies and practices
need to occur as a measure of continuing improvement for our agency.
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Deibert, Deputy Director, Division of Children,
Youth and Families, at ( 602) 542- 3598.
Sincerely,
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Tracy L. Wareing
Director
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DIVISION OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ( DCYF)
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ­A.
R. S. § 8- 817 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
This information has been compiled in response to a request from Keith D. Manning, Maricopa
County Attorney's Office, for infonnation from the Department of Economic Security ( DES) to
incorporate into the annual report of activity under the inter- agency protocols mandated in
A. R. S. § 8- 817.
This information fulfills the Department's responsibility for the reporting requirement under
A. R. S. § 8- 817 for fiscal year 2008 ( July 1,2007 through June 30, 2008).
1. Number of reports coded as Extremely Serious Conduct Allegations when
received by the Agency, as defined by Title 8- 801.
The Division of Children, Youth and Families ( DCYF) received 2,177 communications
in Maricopa County in fiscal year 2008 which met the criteria for Extremely Serious
Conduct Allegations ( ESCA). Seven ( 7) of these reports were within the jurisdictions of
tribal or military governments and were sent to those agencies for response. The
remaining 2,170 reports required a joint investigation under the inter- agency protocols.
2. The number of your agency cases categorized as ESCA jointly investigated
according to the protocols.
The Division of Children, Youth and Families docUlllented 1,285 cases where joint
investigations of ESCA reports occurred in Maricopa County. This represents an increase
of 244 documented joint investigations of ESCA reports conducted in Maricopa County
compared to the prior reporting period ( fiscal year 2007).
There were an additional 1,035 reports in fiscal year 2008 that were not initially coded as
ESCA allegations that were jointly investigated. This represents an increase of 760
jointly investigated reports, not initially coded as ESCA, compared to the prior reporting
period ( fiscal year 2007).
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3. Aggregated Numbers Case Status Report, for example: X Open Cases; Y Closed
by Arrest Cases; Z UnfoundedlExceptionally Cleared Cases. Please report
using your standard nomenclature relating to case status, we are not going to
try and blend different agency statistics.
Not applicable to Child Protective Services ( CPS).
4. Number of cases where notification was made and there is no documentation of
a joint investigation.
The majority of reports initially coded as ESCA where there is no documentation that a
joint investigation occurred are reports where CPS notified law enforcement of the report,
and law enforcement determined that the report did not meet the criteria for a joint
investigation. In fiscal year 2008, there were 396 reports coded as ESCA when the report
was initially received by CPS, where CPS notified law enforcement of the report, and
there is no documentation that a joint investigation occurred.
There were an additional 36 reports coded as ESCA when initially received by CPS
where law enforcement notified CPS of the report and there is no documentation that a
joint investigation occurred.
There were 45 additional reports coded as ESCA by the CPS Hotline where the agency
that initiated the joint investigation was not identified in the reporting database. In these
cases, the reporting database does not show that a joint investigation occurred.
While some reports do not have documentation that a joint investigation took place, CPS
staff report improved coordination with law enforcement, and DCYF management
continues to work with CPS staff to improve their documentation of joint investigations
occurring in the CPS database.
5. For CPS Only: Number of Extremely Serious Conduct Allegations included as
part of the TDM process under the Annie E. Casey Foundation grant pilot
program.
Team Decision Making ( TDM) is a decision making meeting that involves CPS, family
members, extended family, and the community where the goal is to find the safest
placement for children involved in CPS that is both least restrictive and disruptive for the
child. The TDM data is not part of the legislative requirement for A. R. S. § 8- 817.
Currently, the automated system provided by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, as part of
Arizona's Family to Family initiative which utilizes the TDM process, is a stand alone
database that does not interface with the CHILDS system. As such, this type of
comparative data is not available.
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6. A list of Training delivered to help meet the training standards of the protocol.
( Course Title with copy of existing Attendance Rosters will suffice)
Advanced Forensic Training ( July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008)
The Advanced Forensic Interview Training is a week long/ 40 hour class provided to CPS
Investigators by Prevent Child Abuse Inc/ Childhelp USA based in Prescott. The Division
is provided 18 slots per 40 hour class.
There are 4 classes per year at various locations.
• Phoenix - 2 classes
• Flagstaff - 1 class
• Tucson - 1 class
Total trained in this area was 52 staff.
Basic 8- Hour Forensic Training ( July 1, 2007 - June 30,2008)
The Basic Forensic Interview Training is an 8 hour training provided as part of DCYF's
Child Welfare Training Institute's Case Manager Core. It is provided by Prevent Child
Abuse Inc/ Childhelp USA at our training sites.
• Phoenix - 6 classes: Total participants: 141
• Tucson - 6 classes: Total participants: 64
• Prescott Valley - 6 classes: Total participants: 68
Total trained in this area ( at one of the three sites above) is 303.
7. A list of additional training still needed for the agency personnel under the
protocol.
The agency continues to need slots for the advanced forensic training provided by
Prevent Child Abuse Inc/ Childhelp USA. Staff relate that they have found this intensive
training very helpful in teaching interviewing techniques so they can maximize the
information that they gather. Several individuals have felt that it has helped improve
documentation of pertinent information in the case file instead of unnecessary
information. Lastly, the overall feeling from staff is that they feel more competent in
their positions and report that the additioml. 1 training on interviewing skills reduces
trauma to children.
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One significant success has been the opening of the Southwest Advocacy Center in
District I, Maricopa County. This Center will service the communities of Buckeye,
Goodyear, Avondale, Laveen, Waddell, Gila Bend, and several other West Valley
municipalities. This collaboration has been instrumental in enhancing the Division's
relationships with those law enforcement agencies. By coordinating responses to reports
in these communities, the quality of investigations of child abuse and neglect have
improved.
All co- located staff in Advocacy centers across Maricopa County report great working
relationships with law enforcement and the County Attorney's office. In fact, Childhelp
has begun weekly staffings to discuss high profile or problematic cases. Each entity is
invited for the discussion to enhance learning as a team on how to best improve joint
responses to the children and families.
District staff report improvements in responses by law enforcement compared to previous
years. Much of this success is due to CPS supervisors and assistant program managers
meeting on a consistent basis with their law enforcement partners.
Furthermore, CPS field specialists have noted an improved working relationship between
CPS and law enforcement agencies during this reporting period.
The Division looks forward to the upcoming statewide meeting on August 12th and 13th
between law enforcement and child protective services to discuss improvements to the
joint investigation protocols.
Follow- Up Action Steps
The Division continues to provide CPS case managers with a tip sheet on appropriately
documenting the joint investigation in the CHILDS database system.
As requested in the Maricopa County Attorney's Office 2007 report, DCYF has been tracking
additional detailed information related to extremely serious conduct allegations, as outlined
below:
• The number of reports containing ESCA where those allegations were substantiated
after investigation by CPS.
o 448 reports
• The number of reports containing ESCA where those allegations were
unsubstantiated after investigation by CPS.
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Department of Economic Security
Fiscal Year 2008 § 8- 8l7 Report
Page 5
• The number of reports containing allegations that were not coded as ESCA initially,
but where a CPS investigation later detennined that a joint investigation was needed
and completed.
o 1,035 reports
The agency remains committed to sharing infonnation with law enforcement partners to
detennine whether any changes to the joint investigation protocols or DCYF policies and
practices need to occur as a measure of continuing improvement for our agency.
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Arizona Department ofPublic Safety
Director Roger Vanderpool
The Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols Report
2007- 2008
Prepared by Commander Brian Wilcox
Chief of Staff, Criminal Investigations Division
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The Arizona Department of Public Safety ( AZ DPS) is not a law enforcement
agency with primary investigative jurisdiction for the crimes identified in this
report. The AZ DPS will conduct investigations upon. requests from outside
agencies or for crimes encountered during the course of our mandated missions.
Outside agency requests require approval from the Director.
When a uniformed or undercover AZ DPS officer comes into contact with a child
fitting into one of these categories, the local municipal or county police agency is
summoned to the incident scene to assume investigative responsibilities for that
specific criminal violation. If the agency ofjurisdiction is unable to respond or
requests that AZ DPS conduct the investigation we will assume the primary
investigative role. This is due to the fact that the crimes identified involving
children, do not routinely occur on the state highways or in the routine course of
business for AZ DPS Detectives.
DPS officers do investigate crimes unique to the movement of traffic on the state
highways and some · ofthese crimes peripherally involve children. Examples are
DUI driving, collisions, reckless driving, or narcotics related offenses where the
child was a passenger or was within proximity to the crime scene, but the child was
not the specific focus of identifiable criminal intent. AZ DPS Detectives also
encounter child crime cases during the service of search warrants and the
investigations of other crimes.
Following are training opportunities provided to AZ DPS Detectives:
> Child Fatality Investigations- 40 hours- attended by six detectives
> Child Abuse Investigations- 40 hours- attended by four detectives
> Forensic Interviewing of Children- 40 hours- attended by 4 detectives
> Child Exploitation- 40 hours- attended by 4four detectives
> Basic Investigation of Sex Crimes Against Children- attended by one
detective
> National Drug Endangered Children Conference- attended by one detective
> NMCI Homicide/ Sex Crimes Conference- attended by one detective
The AZ DPS is committed to continued training of detectives in crimes against
children. This training promotes complete investigations conducted in the course
of our own investigations, as well as providing assistance to other jurisdictions
when requested.
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Agency
Telephone Number
Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Brian W. Wilcox
Commander
Arizona Department of Public Safety
602- 223- 2481
bwilcox@ azdps. gov
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Arizona Revised Statute Case Dispositions * Unable to discern if crime was against a child or adult. Beyond
the capability of our reporting system
Cleared by Exceptionally Unfounded Other TOTAL
Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition
( at least one person ( identity of offender has false or baseless) that does not
is arrested or a been established; there meet any of
complaint, warrant is enough information these criteria)
or summons is to support an arrest,
issued) charge and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 3 3 *
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter 5 5 *
13- 1104; Second Degree 5 5 *
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 26 26 *
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 2 2 *
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 17 17 *
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 1 1 *
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 9 9
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault 3 3
by a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 4 4
Child
13- 3212; Child 0 0
Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial 0 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 0 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 1 1
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic unk unk
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 25 25
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18)
ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES
• ACCHARS8
09/ 03/ 08
ARIZONA DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY
SPECIFIC ARS CODE STATISTICS
ARRESTING AGENCY ORI~ AZCCHPXOO
DATES OF ARREST - 07/ 01/ 07 THRU 06/ 30/ 08
MIS FEL TOTAL
13- 1102 NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE
13- 1103 MANSLAUGHTER
- · . · · ------------- · - 13--!- 104 · · - SECOND-- DEGREE · · · MURDER
• 13- 1105 FIRST DEGREE MURDER
13- 1303 UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT
13- 1304 KIDNAPPING
13- 1404 SEXUAL ABUSE
13- 1405 SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR
13- 1406 SEXUAL ASSAULT BY A MINOR
13- 1410 MOLESTATION OF A CHILD
• 13- 3212 CHILD PROSTITUTION
13- 3552 COMMERICIAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR
13- 3553 SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR
13- 3554 LURING A MINOR FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
13- 3623 CHILD ABUSE WHERE VICTIM( S) UNDER AGE 18
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** FIGURES BASED ON ACCH ARREST DATA FOR ARRESTING AGENCY - AZCCHPXOO
THE STATISTICS HAVE BEEN ACCUMULATED FOR ALL CHARGES IN EACH
ARREST WITH A DATE OF ARREST OF 07/ 01/ 07 TURU 06/ 30/ 08.
( ONE ARREST COULD HAVE MULTIPLE CHARGES.)
( ONE PERSON COULD HAVE MULTIPLE ARRESTS DURING THIS PERIOD)
( VICTIMS AGES HAVE NOT BEEN FACTORED INTO THIS REPORT)
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Telephone Number
Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Terry Lewis
Detective
Arizona State University PD
480- 965- 3456
terry. lewis@ asu. edu
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Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition. that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough infonnation to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent
Homicide
13- 11 03; Manslaughter
13- 1104; Second Degree
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 1 1
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 1 1
Exploitation ofa Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 1 1
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 1 1 2
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18)
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FISCAL YEAR 07/ 08
1. Basic Forensic Interview - Three people attended
2. Sex Crimes Against Children Investigation - One person attended
3. Basic Child Abuse Investigation - One person attended
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Telephone Number
Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
D. Nannenga _
Lieutenant"------------------------
Avondale Police Department---------------- ( 623) 333- 7207 _
dnannenga@ avondale. org, _
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Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) does not meet
any of these
arrested or a been established; there
criteria)
complaint, warrant or is enough infonnation to
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
controLstopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 0
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter 0
13- 1104; Second Degree 0
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 0
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 0
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 3 4 7
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 1 1 2
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 3 1 1 2 7
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 2 1 4 7
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 2 5 5 11 23
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0
13- 3552; Commercial 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 0
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 1 1
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 12 5 11 28
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18)
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TRAINING CONDUCTED:
• Sexual Assault Investigation- Fifteen officers
• Child Abuse Investigation- Fifteen officers
• Child Sexual Abuse Investigation- Fifteen officers
TRAINING RECEIVED:
• Advanced Forensic Interview Training ( 40 hours)- One Detective
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Telephone Number
Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Naara Young
Records Supervisor
Buckeye Police Department
623- 349- 6400
nyoung@ buckeyeaz. gov
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Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough information to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 0 0 0 0 0
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
13- 1104; Second Degree 0 0 0 0 0
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 0 0 0 0 4
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 0 0 0 0 0
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 1 0 0 0 1
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 1 0 1 0 2
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 3 3 0 0 6
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 0 0 0 0 0
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 5 1 2 6 14
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0 0 0 0 0
13- 3552; Commercial 0 0 0 0 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 0 0 0 0 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 0 0 1 0 1
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic
Violence ( any other felony 2 0 0 0 2
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse
( where the victim( s) are 5 0 0 26 31
under age 18)
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Telephone Number
Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
David Austin
Sergeant Sex Crimes Unit
Chandler Police Department
480- 782- 4253
David. Austin@ chandleraz. gov
Arizona Revised
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( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) does not meet
any of these
arrested or a been established; there
criteria)
complaint, warrant or is enough infonnation to
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter
13- 1104; Second Degree
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 1 1
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 4 2 4 10
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 6 25 3 32 66
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 6 39 16 13 74
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 16 16 12 9 53
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18)
Revised June 5, 2008
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Protocol trng. for first responders
Crimes against children conference
Internet Crimes Conference
Inside the mind of a sexual predator
Basic forensic interviewing
Advanced Forensic Interviewing
Crimes against women conference
Sex Crimes inv. Conference
Child abuse/ exploitation
Child fatality investigations
Abuse of children conf.
Abusive head trauma
Child fatality
Revised June 5, 2008
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30 hrs
40hrs
16 hrs
8 hrs
40 hrs
30 hrs
20 hrs
36 hrs
40 hrs
30 hrs
32 hrs
16 hrs
15 patrol officers
3 detectives
1 detective
4 detectives
2 detectives
1 detective
2 detectives
1 detective
1 detective
1 detective
2 detectives
2 detectives
1 detective
36 employees received
15 hours
90 hours
40 hours
64 hours
16' hours
40 hours
60 hours
20 hours
36 hours
40 hours
60 hours
64 hours
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561 hours of training
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14405 N. Palm St., P. o. Box 26, El Mirage, AZ 85335, Office ( 623) 433- 9500, fax ( 623) 815- 5322
August 1, 2008
Maricopa County Attorney's Office
Attention: Kim De Beus
301 W. Jefferson Street
Suite 800
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Dear Ms. De Beus:
The City of EI Mirage Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is responsible
• for the investigation of all offenses assigned to the Division. These investigations
include offenses listed within the Multi- disciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse
Protocols form provided by your office.
The Multi- disciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols Form has been completed
• and is included. The following information is provided in response to the eight questions
contained within the electronic mail sent by your office.
1. Refer to Multi- disciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols Form
( included).
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There were 55 cases which were jointly investigated by the City of EI Mirage
Police Department and the Department of Economic Security- CPS.
Refer to Multi- disciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols Form
( included).
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4. There were no cases reported to the City of EI Mirage Police Department in
which another investigating agency did not respond.
5. Does not apply.
6. Training received during the reporting period: Refer to included training list.
7. Additional training required: Refer to included training list.
w'WW. cityofe[ miraBc. orB
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8. The EI Mirage Police Department came under new management in October
of 2007. The Investigations Division has undergone a complete
reorganization including a modified case management system. We
investigate numerous child- related crimes and are changing our case
management menu to more accurately reflect the ECAS crimes. We have
been a frequent visitor to the New Southwest Family Advocacy Center and
have been very pleased with all the support.
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The information contained in this report was obtained through the City of EI Mirage
Crime Analysis Section and Criminal Investigations Division. These departments will
continue to record and report all the information required for the Annual Multi­disciplinary
Investigations of Child Abuse Protocols.
If you have any questions, please contact Detective Sergeant Dave Wilson or me at
( 623) 433- 9500.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL T. FRAZIER
POLICE CHIEF
William C. Louis
Assistant Police Chief
Attachments
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Telephone Number
Email
" Serving the Community"
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
~ Sgt. Wilson _
_ Detective Sergeant _
_ EI Mirage Police Department _
623- 433- 9520 _
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Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition
( at least one person ( identity of offender has false or baseless) that does not
is arrested or a been established; there meet any of
complaint, warrant is enough information these criteria)
or summons is to support an arrest,
issued) charge and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 0 0 0 0 0
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
13- 1104; Second Degree 0 0 0 0 0
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 0 0 0 0 0
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 0 0 0 0 0
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 0 0 0 1 1
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 0 0 0 1 1
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct () 0 1 5 6
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault 0 0 0 0 0
by a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 1 1 1 11 14
Child
13- 3212; Child 0 0 0 0 0
Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial 0 0 0 0 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 0 0 0 0 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 0 0 0 0 0
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 4 0 2 3 9
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
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Police Department
Multi- Disciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols Form
Question Six
The following information reflects the training provided to and received by employees of
the EI Mirage Police Department with those members in specialty assignments
receiving specialized training.
The training is provided to the members of the Department directly responsible for the
investigation of the offenses contained within the Multi- disciplinary Investigation of Child
Abuse Protocols Form. However, these members are also tasked with providing subject
matter expert training to other members of the unit through and in coordination with the
Department's Training Coordinator.
This year the Department provided training to its members in the following topics:
Domestic Violence Law and Legal Update
• Search and Seizure
Interview and Interrogation
Other Specialized Training for staff assigned to specialized positions Included:
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Homicide Investigation
Crime Scene Photography
Forensic Examination of Violent Crime Scenes
Child Abuse Investigation Protocol
Sex Crimes Investigations
Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Child Victims
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Police Department
Multi- Disciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols Form
Question Seven
The EI Mirage Police Department is a strong proponent of providing continuing
education and training to all of its employees. Advanced/ specialized training is also
provided to members assigned to specific units and/ or assignments. This continuing
and advanced training is provided to our employees through internal, local and out of
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The EI Mirage Police Department provides annual Law and Legal training through both
our legal advisors and AZPOST updates.
The Department adheres to the training requirements and guidelines set forth by the
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, the Arizona Attorney General's
Office, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and other appropriate agencies.
The following list is some of the training which is scheduled for members of the
Department and those within specific assignments:
Response to Domestic Violence Related Offenses
Law and Legal Update
Crime Scene Investigations
Interview and Interrogation
Search Warrant Writing
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Telephone Number
Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Sgt. Dave Meyer
Investigations Sergeant - Child/ Sex Crimes Unit
Gilbert Police Department
480- 635- 7250
dave. meyer@ ci. gilbert. az. us
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Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, wan- ant or is enough information to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 0 1 0 0 1
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
13- 1104; Second Degree 0 0 0 0 0
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 0 0 0 0 0
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 4 1 0 0 5
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 2 0 1 5 8
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 9 2 5 2 18
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 12 1 11 10 34
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 3 4 7 3 17
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 17 3 31 16 67
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0 0 0 0 0
13- 3552; Commercial 0 0 0 0 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 2 1 5 2 10
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 1 0 0 0 0
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 0 0 0 0 0
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 32 0 55 14 101
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18)
Revised June 5, 2008
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Glendale Police Department
Chief Steven Conrad
The Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols Report
2007- 2008
Prepared by Lt. Katrina Alberty
Director of the West Valley Advocacy Center
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Appendix
Report from the West Valley advocacy:
The number cases your agency categorized as ESCA jointly investigated according to
the protocols.
Aggregated Numbers Case Status Report
Number of cases where notification was made and the other agency did not respond
for a joint investigation
A list of Training delivered to help meet the training standards of the protocol title
A list of additional training still needed for the agency personnel under the protocol.
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The Glendale Police Department's Child Crimes/ Family Violence units had
544 cases reported to the department in regards to possible criminal acts
against children less than eighteen years of age. In those cases 324 required
a joint investigation between law enforcement and Child Protective Services.
This was accomplished by working with the assigned C. P$. investigators at
the West Valley Advocacy center and working with the C. P. S. offices
assigned to the City of Glendale. Please refer to the attached clearance sheet
regarding closures status of the 324 cases.
The Glendale Police Department currently meets daily with the C. P. S.
investigators assigned at the advocacy center and also speaks with the
supervisors at the relevant offices in regards to reports both report to C. P. S.
and law enforcement. In the listed time frame there were no occurrences
where C. P. S. did not respond to work ajoint investigation regarding the 324
cases.
The following is the trainings that were provided to detectives and patrol
officers either at the center or another advocacy center in the metropolitan
area.
Two detectives and one patrol officer were sent to the Basic Investigation of
Sexual Crimes against Children which is mandated by the protocol. This
training is provided by a detective from the West Valley Advocacy Center
and the roster for attendance is on file at the Governors office.
One detective was sent to the Basic Forensic Interview training and a second
was sent to 40 hour advanced training as required by the protocol.
The West Valley Advocacy Center also hosted two Mandatory Reporter
trainings and assisted in presenting the information.
Currently two detectives still need to attend the Physical Abuse Training as
mandated by the protocol and two detectives need to attend the 40 Advanced
Forensic interview training.
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
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Telephone Number
Email
Arizona Revised
Statute
Katrina Alberty
Lieutenant
Glendale Police Department
623 930- 3747
kalberty@ glendaleaz. com
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Cleared by Exceptionally Unfounded Other TOTAL
Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition
( at least one ( identity of offender
false or baseless) that does not
person is arrested has been established;
meet any of
or a complaint, there is enough
these criteria)
warrant or infonnation to support
summons is an arrest, charge and
issued) prosecution submittal;
there is a reason
outside police control
stopping the arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 0
Homicide
13- 1103; 0
Manslaughter
13- 1104; Second 0
Degree Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 0
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 0
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 1 1 1 3
13- 1404; Sexual 3 7 10
Abuse
13- 1405; Sexual 2 2 3 13 20
Conduct with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual 3 1 3 10 17
Assault by a minor
13- 1410; Molestation 5 1 24 31 61
of Child
13- 3212; Child 0
Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial 0
Exploitation of a
Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 2 6 8
Exploitation of a
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Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 1 11 12
Violence ( any other
felony case not
already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child 8 4 25 156 193
Abuse ( where the
victim( s) are under
age 18)
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GOODYEAR POLICE DEPARTMENT
MARK BROWN, CHIEF OF POLICE
July 25, 2008
Keith D. Manning, Law Enforcement Liaison
Maricopa County Attorney's Office
301 W. Jefferson, Suite 800
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Attn: Kim de Beus
• Dear Mr. Manning,
Reference: Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
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The Goodyear Police Department understands that the primary objective in improving the
effectiveness of child abuse investigations and prosecutions is to actively participate in
the multi- disciplinary approach to child abuse investigations. The department is currently
a partner in the operation of the Southwest Valley Family Advocacy Center with the
following resources:
( 2) Crimes against children detectives
These detectives also investigate adult sex crimes, missing persons, domestic violence
related crimes and sex offender registration.
The Southwest Valley Family Advocacy Center also offers the therapy component, crisis
services staff, forensic interviewers, on- call forensic pediatricians and on- call forensic
nurse examiners. Child Protective Services ( CPS) has seven investigators, one case aid
and a CPS supervisor, assigned to the center.
The Goodyear Police Department received 117 cases under the listed statutes that fall
into the " Extremely Serious Conduct Allegation" ( ECSA) category. These cases were
investigated by both law enforcement and CPS, within the guidelines of the Maricopa
County Multidisciplinary Protocol for the Investigation of Child Abuse. Disposition of
these cases are provided in the disposition logs of this report.
The Goodyear Police Department provided training for patrol officers on the Maricopa
County Protocol and mandatory reporting. The crimes against children and persons
crimes detectives have all attended the mandatory basic and forty ( 40) hour forensic
interview training, with an additional two detectives having attended the forty ( 40) hour
forensic interview course in 2007. Both crimes against children detectives have
completed the required physical abuse and child sexual abuse investigations training, as
well as the Crimes against Children Conference in San Diego, California in January
2008. The crimes against children detectives participate in forensic interviewer peer
review once per month at the center.
• 1111 S. liTCHFIELD RD.
MAIN 623- 932- 1220. ADMIN 623- 882- 7660
GOODYEAR, Az 85338
RECORDS 623- 882- 7670 • FAX 623- 932- 3007
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MARK BROWN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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Since the opening of the Southwest Valley Family Advocacy Center in 2008, the
Goodyear Police Department has found that the multidisciplinary approach to the
investigation of child abuse has been more efficient now that all disciplines are now in
the same facility. Because of this, investigations into the reported allegations are more
timely and thorough.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information.
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Chief of Police
• 1111 S. LITCHFIELD RD.
MAIN 623 · 932 · 1220. ADMIN 623 · 882 · 7660
GOODYEAR, Az 85338
RECORDS 623 · 882 · 7670. FAX 623 · 932 · 3007
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Multidisciplinary Investigation ofChild Abuse Protocols
Latroy Campbell
Detective
Goodyear Police Department
( 623) 932- 1220
lcampbell@ goodyearaz. gov
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( complaint was ( disposition that
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arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough information to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittaL there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 0
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter 0
13- 1104; Second Degree 0
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 0
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 0
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 1 1
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 1 4 4 1 10
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 12 5 1 1 19
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 2 2 1 3 8
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 10 10 6 4 30
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0
13- 3552; Commercial 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 1 1 1 3
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 0
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 6 1 7
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 13 18 14 4 49
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18)
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July 8,2008
Maricopa County Attorney's Office
Attn: Kim de Beus
301 W. Jefferson, Suite 800
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Dear Ms. De Beus,
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Please accept this report as fulfillment of the statutory requirement for reporting cases
investigated by the Mesa Police Department's CenterAgainst Family Violence under
the Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocol. The Mesa Police
Department fully supports this process and we continue to improve our reporting and
investigative standards in this area. This report reflects the activity of the detectives
assigned to the Mesa Police Department's Center Against Family Violence from July 1,
2007 - June 30, 2008. The aggregate case status report is attached to this document.
Additional information requested is as follows:
1. Number of extremely serious conduct allegations: 885 cases
2. The number of ESCA jointly investigated cases: 519
3. Aggregate case status report: see attached
4. Number of cases where other agencies did not respond for a joint investigation:
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5. CPS question: not applicable
6. List oftraining delivered to help meet the training standards of the protocol: 8­hours
forensic interview school, drug exposed children training, patrol briefing
training, basic academy domestic violence and child crimes training, child
abuse prevention conference, basic investigation of sex crimes and domestic
violence cases, etc.
7. List of additional training still needed for agency personnel: Based on our
limited budget, any " advanced" training held locally such as serial predator/
sexually deviant behavior classes, intelligence gathering, 40- hour advanced
forensic interview school, and serious child abuse investigations would be
beneficial.
8. Comments: The Mesa Police Department's Center Against Family Violence
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continues its work in promoting multidisciplinary investigations and has an
excellent working relationship with CPS. The only reported problems we had
during this reporting period involve the timely reporting of serious allegations
though the " CPS hotline" to law enforcement for criminal investigation. We are
actively working with CPS staff to resolve this issue.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require further information.
Sincerely,
Lee White
Lieutenant
Mesa Police Department
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130 North Robson. Mesa, Arizona 85201- 6697 • 602- 644- 2211
An Internationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
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IVIUltIaISClplmary Invesnganon 01 COlla ADuse rrOIOCOls
Lee White
Lieutenant
Mesa Police Department
480- 644- 2010
Lee. white@ cityofmesa. org
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( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
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arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough information to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter
13- 1104; Second Degree
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 1 1
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 2 7 12 21
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 12 13 16 28 69
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 64 50 12 57 183
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 8 28 17 47 100
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 41 27 32 81 181
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial 1 2 3
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 2 6 2 10
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 16 1 1 18
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 76 20 111 91 298
( where the victim( s) are
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ARS Code CHARGE FILED NOT FILED
13- 11- 02; Negligent Homicide 1 2 1
13- 11- 03; Manslaughter 5 5 5
13- 11- 04; Second Degree Murder 5 6 0
13- 11- 05; First Degree Murder 8 8 2
13- 13- 03; Uniawfui imprisonment 6 6 0
13- 13- 04; Kidnapping 19 21 31
13- 14- 04; Sexual Abuse 21 22 12
13- 14- 05; Sexual Conduct w/ Minor 33 31 14
13- 14- 10; Molestation of Child 18 17 5
13- 35- 53; Sexual Exploitation of Minor 4 3 1
13- 36- 23; Child Abuse Victim < 18 51 48 20
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Dispos Acquited Dispos Dismissed Dipsos Convicted Dipsos Other FURTHERED
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• Name
Title
Agency
Telephone Number
Email
Dennis Dodd
Detective Sergeant
Paradise Valley Police Department
480348- 3514
DDodd@ ParadiseValleyAZ. Gov
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Arizona Revised Case Dispositions
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Cleared by Exceptionally Unfounded Other TOTAL
Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition
( at least one person ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) that does not
is arrested or a been established; there
meet any of
complaint, warrant is enough information
these criteria)
or summons is to support an arrest,
issued) charge and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 0
1H0micide
13- 11 03; Manslaughter 0
13- 1104; Second Degree 0
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 0
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 0
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 0
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 0
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 0
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 0
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 0
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0
13- 3552; Commercial 0
IExploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor for 0
Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic Violence 0
( any other felony case not
already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 0
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rUder age 18)
Relevant training provided to Paradise Val
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protocol's training standards.
Four Detectives Attended, " Basic Investigation of Sexual
Crimes Against Children" presented by the MCAO and the
Glendale Police Department.
Two Detectives and One Sergeant attended " Homicidal
Drowning" presented by the Arizona Homicide Investigators
Association.
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City of Peoria
Police Department
8343 West Cinnabar, Peoria, Arizona 85345
Phone: 623- 773- 7028 Fax: 623- 773- 7528
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August 11, 2008
Maricopa County Attorney's Office
Attention: Keith D. Manning
301 W. Jefferson, Suite 800
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Keith D. Manning,
The City of Peoria Police Department Criminal Investigations Section is responsible for the
investigation ofall offenses outlined in the Multidisciplinary Investigations ofChild Abuse Protocol.
The Multidisciplinary Investigations of Child Abuse Protocols form has been completed and is
included herein. Additionally, the following information is provided in response to the eight
questions contained within the electronic mail sent by your office on July 1, 2008.
1. Refer to the included Multidisciplinary Investigations of Child Abuse Protocols form.
2. There were a total ofone hundred and fifty three ( 153) cases which were jointly investigated
by the City ofPeoria Police Department Criminal investigations Bureau and the Department
of Economic Security - Child Protective Services.
3. Refer to the included Multidisciplinary Investigations of Child Abuse Protocols form.
4. There were no cases reported to the City of Peoria Police Department in which another
investigating agency did not respond where warranted.
5. Does not apply.
6. Training was provided to all law enforcement personnel bywayofroll call training requiring
review of policy and protocol. Additionally new detectives assigned to the Special
Investigations Unit ( SVU) attended the 8 hour forensic interview training provided by Child
Help. All investigators assigned to SVU also attended the Mandatory Reporter training and
Brain Trauma Training again sponsored by Child Help.
7. Due to having had two investigators assigned to the Special Victims Unit, they will be
scheduled to attend the Child Physical Abuse Investigations and Medical Aspects or Sexual
Crimes against Children training. I will also have all investigators attend training in
Collection and Preservation of Biological Evidence / DNA evidence.
8. Not Provided
The 442nd Internationally AccreditedLaw Enforcement Agency
www. peoriaaz. com
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The infonnation contained herein was obtained through the City of Peoria Records Management
Section and the Criminal Investigations Section. The City of Peoria Police Department Records
Management Sections will be reviewing and revising, if appropriate, the recording ofdata bases to
ensure that the infonnation required for the Annual Multidisciplinary Investigation ofChild Abuse
Protocols report is recoded and reported.
Sincerely,
Sergeant Bezio 3049
Special Victims Unit
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Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Sergeant Bezio
Supervisor Special Victims Unit
Peoria Police Department
( 623) 773- 7028
chades. bezio@ peoriaaz. gov
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arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough information to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 0
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter 1 0 0 0 1
13- 1104; Second Degree 1 0 0 0 1
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 1 0 0 0 1
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 0
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 0
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 4 7 6 3 20
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 9 14 4 6 33
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 0
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 4 13 18 14 49
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0
13- 3552; Commercial 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 1 0 1 1 3
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 0
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 0
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 2 6 30 5 43
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under age 18)
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From: karen. kontak@ phoenix. gov [ mailto: karen. kontak@ phoenix. gov]
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 10: 41 AM
To: De Beus Kimberly
Subject: Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse 2007- 08 Report
Importance: High
The Phoenix Police Department has collected information in compliance with Title 8- 817 to be
included in the consolidated report for Maricopa County regarding activities under the
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocol. Attached you will find the completed
statistical form for the 2007/ 08 fiscal year, based on the established Arizona Revised Statutes
and departmental case dispositions. Backup documentation for the report is available upon
request.
Our Department continues to be committed to the pursuit of justice involving all crimes, including
extremely serious conduct allegations involving children. We work closely with Cbild Protective
Services ( CPS) on all allegations of extremely serious conduct by a parent, legal guardian, or
custodian ( per their definitions). Our Crimes Against Children Detail, located at the Childhelp
USA Advocacy Center, continues to work daily with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Our partnerships provide a collaborative effort and facilitate compliance with the Maricopa County
Multidisciplinary Protocol for the investigation of child abuse. The exchange of information and
available resources each partner brings to the table is an ongoing daily activity providing the most
comprehensive and victim friendly process for the victims and their families in this traumatic
time.
Training is also an ongoing priority for the personnel in our Crimes Against Children Detail in
terms of ensuring that employees are aware of the services available for victims, and in terms of
continuing to advance their knowledge and skills. The Crimes Against Children Detail
provides informal, on- going first responder training to our patrol officers whenever requested to
help explain the services available for victims. In addition, during the 2007/ 08 fiscal year,
personnel from the Crimes Against Children Detail attended multiple training classes to advance
their skills. Four people attended a 40 hour advanced forensic interview course, four people
attended an 8 hour basic forensic interview course, eight people attended a 16 hour " Inside the
Mind of the Sexual Predator" training course, three people attended an 8 hour cellular phone
training course, and six people attended the REID's " Child Abuse and Computer Facilitated Child
Crimes" seminar.
Please direct questions regarding the statistical report to Connie Kostelac, police research
supervisor, at 602- 262- 7163 or connie. kostelac@ phoenix. gov. Questions regarding the
investigation of extremely serious conduct cases involving children can be directed to Lieutenant
Mark Zingg of the Family Investigations Bureau at 602- 534- 3205 or mark. zingg@ phoenix. gov.
Thank you.
Karen L. Kontak
Crime Analyst Supervisor
Crime Analysis and Research Unit
Karen. Kontak@ phoenix. gov
( 602) 534- 8466
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Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Brenda L Dowhan
Statistical Research Specialist
Phoenix Police Department
602- 534- 7106
Brenda. dowhan@ phoenix. gov
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( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint. warrant or is enough information to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest. charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 1 0 0 2 3
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
13- 1104; Second Degree 0 0 0 0 0
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 0 0 0 0 0
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 0 0 0 0 0
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 25 1 14 91 131
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 37 6 12 366 421
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 17 4 0 43 64
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 15 2 12 199 228
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 56 10 22 609 697
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0 0 0 1 1
13- 3552; Commercial 0 0 0 0 0
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 1 0 0 17 18
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 0 0 0 3 3
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 270 47 12 149 478
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 69 17 38 1067 1191
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under age 18)
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Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
CRAIG CHRZANOWSKI/ CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
LIEUTENANT
SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
480- 312- 6309
CChrzanowski@ Scottsda1eAZ. gov
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arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough information to criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent
Homicide 0 0 0 0 0
13- 1103; Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
13- 1104; Second Degree Murder 1 0 0 0 1
13- 1105; First Degree Murder 0 0 0 0 0
13- 1303; Unlawful
Imprisonment 0 0 0 0 0
13~ 1304; Kidnapping 0 0 0 0 0
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 4 12 15 9 40
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct with a Minor 5 19 14 7 45
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 1 1 7 2 11 a Minor
13- 1410; Molestation of Child 5 5 13 6 29
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0 0 0 0 0
13- 3552; Commercial Exploitation of a Minor 1 1 0 0 2
13- 3553; Sexual Exploitation of a Minor 2 1 1 0 4
13- 3554; Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation 0 1 9 2 12
13- 3601; Domestic
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed) 49 12 9 5 75
Agg AssaultiAgg DV/ Agg
Harassment < 18 yoa
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse
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PERSONNEL TRAINING
The following information is taken from the In. State and Out of State Training Budget
Spreadsheets:
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Violent Crimes Institute / Intermediate Criminal Behavioral Training
P. V. Police Department
September 25, 2007
Participant/ s: Dets. Ron Lugay, Stacy Johnson
AZ Law Enforcement Academy - Inside the Mind of a Sexual Predator
Phoenix, Arizona
December 12- 13,2007
Participant/ s: Dets. Ron Lugay, George Gollihar, Stacy Johnson, Jennifer Paxson
Forensic Interview Training - Advanced
Black Canyon Conference Center, Phoenix, Arizona
December 3- 7, 2007
Participant/ s: Dets. Greg Jimenez, Stacy Johnson, Brian McWilliams, Anthony
Jones
Forensic Interview Training - Advanced
Black Canyon Conference Center, Phoenix, Arizona
March 10- 14,2007
Participant/ s: Dets. Richard Best, Mark Cristiani
Prevent Child Abuse - 40 hour Advanced Forensic Interview
Phoenix, Arizona
March 10- 14, 2008
Participant/ s: Dets Ron Lugay, Richard Best
John Reid & Associates - Child Abuse Seminar
January 8- 10, 2008
Participant/ s: Dets. Greg Jimenez, Stacy Johnson
PayPal / LeI Services - Undercover Field Operations Training
Phoenix, Arizona
October 8- 12, 2007
Participant/ s: Chris Blumling
Arizona Gang Investigation Association
Phoenix, Arizona
March 25- 26, 2008
Participant/ s: Sgt. Aaron Minor; Dets. Doug Montgomery, James Nolan, Chuck
Cabrera; Analyst: Lara Gimson
Arizona Homicide Investigators Conference
California
March 4- 7, 2008
Paiticipant/ s: Dets. Hugh Lockerby, Kim Miller
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10. Arizona Robbery Investigators Association - Western Robbery Conference
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
May 28- 30, 2008
Participantls: Det. Tom Van Meter
11. IACP - International Association of Chiefs of Police Involved Shooting Seminar­Responding
to Officer Involved Shootings
California
April 29- May 2, 2008
Participantls: Dets. George Gollihar, Kim Miller
12. Sr. Management Institute for Police, Session 36
Boston, Massachusetts
June 10- 28, 2007
Participantls: Cmdr Mike Rosenberger
13. Internet Crimes Against Children Undercover Chat School- Protecting Child
Victims of Prostitution
Alexandra, Virginia
February10- 14, 2008
Participant/ s: Dets. Joel Lewis, Gary Thornton
14. Internet Crimes Against Children National Conference - 8th Annual ICAC National
Conference
San Jose, California
October 15- 18, 2007
Participantls: Dets. Tanya Corder, John Heinzelman
15. Child Exploitation Investigation
South Lake Tahoe, California
June 2- 3, 2008
Participantls: Dets. Greg Jimenez, John Heinzelman
16. 12 th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma
San Diego, California
September 16- 19,2007
Participantls: Dets. Ron Lugay, Kevin Watts
17. National Gang Conference
Anaheim, California
July 16- 21, 2007
Participantls: Dets. Chris Blumling, Chuck Cabrera
18. Arizona Children's Family Advocacy Symposium
Sedona, Arizona
May 15- 16, 2008
Participantls: Sgts. Joe LeDuc, Dan Rincon
19. Intelligence Quick Start Training
San Diego, California
March 20- 23, 2008
Participantls: Chuck Cabrera
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As you may recall, the Committee consulted with law enforcement and CPS in the second half of
2005 and developed a consensus list of the statutes which should be reported. We have provided a
suggested template for reporting, which standardizes the report format. We also request an activity
report based on those statutes as follow:
1. Number of Extremely Serious Conduct Allegations received by the Agency defined by
Title 8- 801: Twenty- Eight ( 28)
" EXTREMELY SERIOUS CONDUCT ALLEGATION" ( ESCA) MEANS AN
ALLEGATION OF CONDUCT BY A PARENT, GUARDIAN OR
CUSTODIAN OF A CHILD THAT, IF TRUE, WOULD CONSTITUTE
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A VIOLATION OF SECTION 13- 3623 INVOLVING CHILD ABUSE.
A FELONY OFFENSE THAT CONSTITUTES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS
DEFINED IN SECTION 13- 3601.
A VIOLATION OF SECTION 13- 1404 OR 13- 140 INVOLVING A MINOR.
A VIOLATION OF SECTION 13- 1405, 13- 1410 OR 13- 1417.
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2. The number of cases your agency categorized as ESCA jointly investigated according
to the protocols.
Twenty- six ( 26) cases jointly investigated with CPS
3. Aggregated Numbers Case Status Report, for example: X Open Cases; Y Closed by
Arrest Cases; Z Unfounded/ Exceptionally Cleared Cases. Please report using your
standard nomenclature relating to case status, we are not going to try to blend the
different agencies statistics.
See Table on Page 2
4. Number of cases where notification was made and the other agency did not respond
for a joint investigation.
Five ( 5)
5. For CPS Only: Number of Extremely Serious Conduct Allegations subjected to the
TDM process under the Annie B. Casey Foundation grant Pilot Program.
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• 6. A list of Training delivered to help meet the training standards of the protocol
[ Course title with copy of existing Attendance Rosters will suffice].
See attached list
7. A list of additional training still needed for the agency personnel under the protocol.
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8. Comments: We would like your feedback regarding successes, issues, and trends etc.
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ARIZONA
Memorandum
To: Kim de Beus
From: Cheryl Vendt
Date: 8/ 12/ 2008
Re: Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Surprise Police Deparment
Crime Analysis
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Recently you requested information on cases involving extremely serious conduct
allegations involving victims under the age of 18. The following information is for
cases handled by the Surprise Police Department from July 1, 2007 through June 30,
2008.
1. Number ofExtremely Serious Conduct Allegations received by the Surprise Police
Department defined by Title 8- 801 - 33
2. The number of cases the Surprise Police Department categorized asESCA jointly
investigated according to the protocols. CPS - 20
3. Aggregated numbers case status report - Refer to attached form
4. Number of cases where notification was made and other agency did not respond for a
joint investigation - 0
5. For CPS only
6. A list of training delivered to help meet the training standards of the protocol ­July
12,2007 - Project Safe Childhood - Protecting Our Children, 2 Hours
Attended by: Daniel Hughes
March 27, 2008 - Missing and Exploited Children, 8 Hours
Attended by: Cory Turner and Phillip Hodgkins
May 16,2008 - Basic Forensic Interviewing, 8 Hours
Attended by: Cory Turner
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June 16, 2008 - Investigation of Sexual Crimes Against Children, 7 Hours
Attended by: Phillip Hodgkins
June 23, 2008 to June 27, 2008 - Advanced Forensic Interview Training, 40 Hours
Attended by: Cory Turner
7. A list of additional training still needed for the agency personnel under the protocol­No
training planned as of 07/ 25/ 08
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Agency
Telephone Number
Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
_ Cheryl Vendt _
_ Crime Analyst _
_ Surprise Police Department _
_( 623) 222- 4317 _
_ cherylvendt@ surpriseaz. com'----- _
• Arizona Revised
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Case Dispositions
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Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough information to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter
13- 1104; Second Degree 1 1
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 1 1 2
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 3 4 5 12
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 1 1
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 8 1 3 5 17
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18)
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Name
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Agency
Telephone Number
Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Joey Brudnock # 15365
Sergeant
Tempe Police Department
480- 858- 6174
Joey brudnock@ tempe. gov
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Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition that
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false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough information to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent 0 0 0 0 0
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
13- 1104; Second Degree 0 0 0 0 0
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree 1 0 0 0 1
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful 0 0 0 0 0
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping 0 1 1 0 2
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 1 8 0 2 11
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct 2 8 0 8 18
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by 4 2 1 0 7
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of 3 1 2 6 12
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0 0 0 0 0
13- 3552; Commercial 0 1 0 0 1
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual 0 0 0 0 0
Exploitation of a Minot
13- 3554; Luring a Minor 0 0 0 0 0
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic 0 0 0 0 0
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse 9 10 11 12 42
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18)
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Agency
Telephone Number
Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
Tonia Rogers
Support Services Supervisor
Tolleson Police Department
623- 936- 7186
trogers@ tollesonaz. org
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Cleared by Exceptionally Unfounded Other TOTAL
Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough infoffi13tion to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason out~ ide police
cOll1fol stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent
Homicide 0
13- 1103; Manslaughter 0
13- 1104; Second Degree
0
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree a Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful
I Imprisonment 0
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13- 1304; Kidnapping 1 1
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse 1 1
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct
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with a Minor 3 3
13-] 406; Sexual Assault by
a minor 1 1 1 3
13- 1410; Molestation of
Child 3 2 5
13- 3212; Child Prostitution 0
13- 3552; Commercial
Exploitation ofa Minor a
13- 3553; Sexual
Exploitation of a Minor 0
13- 3554; Luring a Minor
for Sexual Exploitation 0
13- 3601; Domestic
Violence ( any other felony 1 1 2
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18) 3 2 7 12
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WICKENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
• Chief of Police
A. E. Melendez
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155 N. Tegner, Suite C • Wickenburg, Arizona 85390 • Telephone ( 928) 684- 5411
Phoenix Line ( 602) 506- 1523 • FAX ( 928) 684- 7934
August 05, 3008
Keith Manning
Law Enforcement Liaison
Maricopa County Attorney's Office
Mr. Manning,
Attached are the multidisciplinary investigation of child abuse protocol
statistics for the fiscal year 2007 - 2008.
The Wickenburg Police Department does not interview victims of child
abuse, sexual assault, kidnapping, or any other crimes pertaining to the
protocol outline. This department uses Childhelp for all of our interviews.
We are currently working on department training to up date all of our
officers on our department's policy regarding interviews with victims of
these crimes.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me at my office.
~ elenG
Chief of Police
Wickenburg Police Department
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Telephone Number
Email
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Case Dispositions
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Cleared by Exceptionally Unfounded Other TOTAL
Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough infonnation to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter
13- 1104; Second Degree
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse
w13it- h14a0M5; inSoexrual Conduct 3
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of Child l
13- 3212; Child Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (
13- 3554; Luring a Minor
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic l Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse
( where the victim( s) are d. 3
under age 18)
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• Wickenburg Police Department
Child Abuse Protocol Data
July 1, 200 to June 30, 2008
• Child Abuse: 5
Pending County Attorney: 1
Submitted to County Attorney & Turned Down: 1
Closed by Report: 3
• CPS Notified: 3
Molestation of Child: 1
Pending Investigation: 1
CPS Notified: 1
· Sexual Conduct with a Minor: 3
Unfounded: 2
Closed by Report: 1
CPS Notified: 0
· Sexual Exploitation of a Minor: 1
Pending Investigation: 1
CPS Notified: 0
Domestic Violence: 1
• CPS Notified: 1
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Email
Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
______---: Kimberly Johnson _
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________ youngtown Police Department _
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Cleared by Exceptionally Unfounded Other TOTAL
Arrest Cleared
( complaint was ( disposition that
( at least one person is ( identity of offender has
false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there
any ofthese
complaint, warrant or is enough infonnation to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
arrest)
13- 1102; Negligent
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter
13- 1104; Second Degree
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse
( where the victim( s) are 1 1 2 2 6
under age 18)
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: maricopa (! Count!, attornt!'
ANDREW P. THOMAS
301 W. JEFFERSON. SUITE 800
PHOENIX. P\ l. 85003
www. maricopacountyattorney. org
July 1, 2008
Dear Arizona Law Enforcement Agency:
PH. ( 602) 506 · 3411
TOD ( 602) 506 · 4352
FAX ( 602) 506 · 8102
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The Maricopa County Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols Committee on
Training and Compliance will continue to fulfill statutory duties pertaining to legislation. A. R. S. § 8­817
requires that an annual report of activity under the protocols be transmitted to the Governor, the
Speaker ofthe House of Representatives and the President of the Senate within 45 days of the end of
each fiscal year. [ A. R. S. § 8- 817 Co 6. & 7.]. The Committee intends this letter to be its notice ofthe
requirement under the statute for the fiscal year 2007 - 2008.
The Committee will again submit a consolidated report within the required time frame. To this end, the
cooperation of each agency will be required. Please be advised that if your agency chooses not to
participate in our combined report for Maricopa County, the statutory duty remains in place and you
are required to send a report of your activities under the Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse
Protocol to the mandated recipients [ listed in A. R. S. § 8- 817 C. 7.]. If you choose not to participate in
the consolidated report, please notify me and provide a copy of the independent report.
As you may recall, the Committee consulted with law enforcement and CPS in the second half of 2005
and developed a consensus list of the statutes which should be reported. We have provided a
suggested template for reporting, which standardizes the report format. We also request an activity
report based on those statutes as follow:
1. Number of Extremely Serious Conduct Allegations received by the Agency defined by Title 8­801:
" EXTREMELY SERIOUS CONDUCT ALLEGATION" ( ESCA) MEANS AN
ALLEGATION OF CONDUCT BY A PARENT, GUARDIAN OR
CUSTODIAN OF A CHILD THAT, IF TRUE, WOULD CONSTITUTE
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
( a) A VIOLATION OF SECTION 13- 3623 INVOLVING CHILD ABUSE.
• ( b) A FELONY OFFENSE THAT CONSTITUTES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS
DEFINED IN SECTION 13- 3601.
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( c) A VIOLATION OF SECTION 13- 1404 OR 13- 140 INVOLVING A MINOR.
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2. The number cases your agency categorized as ESCA jointly investigated according to the
protocols.
3. Aggregated Numbers Case Status Report, for example: X Open Cases; Y Closed by Arrest
Cases; Z Unfounded/ Exceptionally Cleared Cases. Please report using your standard
nomenclature relating to case status, we are not going to try to blend the different agencies
statistics.
4. Number of cases where notification was made and the other agency did not respond for a joint
investigation.
5. For CPS Only: Number of Extremely Serious Conduct Allegations subjected to the TDM
process under the Annie B. Casey Foundation grant Pilot Program.
6. A list of Training delivered to help meet the training standards of the protocol [ Course title with
copy of existing Attendance Rosters will suffice].
7. A list of additional training still needed for the agency personnel under the protocol.
8. Comments: We would like your feedback regarding successes, issues, and trends etc. These
will be included in a future comprehensive protocol review process that will also include the
original 64 protocol stakeholders.
We are asking that this information be provided by your agency no later than August 8, 2008. We will
report the information you provide by utilizing separate tabs for your Agency, CPS and the Maricopa
County Attorney. The Report will be sent to the mandatory recipients and a copy will be provided to
the CEO of each of the reporting agencies.
Sincerely,
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Law Enforcement Liaison, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
602.506.0812
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Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse Protocols
As required by statute, the Maricopa County Multidisciplinary Investigation of Child Abuse
Protocols Committee on Training and Compliance will collect statistics and issue a report of
activities of agency participants. The Multidisciplinary Investigation ofChild Abuse Protocols will
include information on training and compliance from contributing agency participants.
Please complete the attached form using the definition and related Arizona Revised Statutes listed
here. This should include all cases your agency investigated during the fiscal year 06- 07 ( July 1,
2007 through June 30, 2008), regardless of whether the case is open, cleared or unfounded. This
should include cases where the victim( s) are under age 18.
Please also attach a separate sheet detailing the relevant training provided to department personnel
in furtherance of the protocol's training standards.
Thank you.
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" Extremely Serious Conduct Allegation" means an allegation of conduct by a parent, guardian
or custodian of a child, that if true, would constitute any of the following:
• A violation of section 13- 3623 involving child abuse
• A felony offense that constitutes domestic violence as defined in section 13- 3601
• A violation of section 13- 1404 or 13- 1406 involving a minor
• A violation of section 13- 1405, 13- 1410 or 13- 1417
• • Any other act of abuse that is classified as a felony
It includes these Arizona Revised Statutes:
• 13- 1102: Negligent Homicide
• 13- 1103: Manslaughter
• 13- 1104: Second Degree Murder
• 13- 1105: First Degree Murder
• 13- 1303: Unlawful Imprisonment
• 13- 1304: Kidnapping
• 13- 1404: Sexual Abuse
• 13- 1405: Sexual Conduct with a minor
• 13- 1406: Sexual Assault by a minor
• 13- 1410: Molestation of a child
• 13- 3212: Child prostitution
• 13- 3552: Commercial Exploitation of a minor
• 13- 3553: Sexual exploitation of a minor
• 13- 3554: Luring a minor for sexual exploitation
• 13- 3623 ( a): Child Abuse ( where the victim( s) are under age 18)
Please return this information by August 8, 2008 to:
Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Attn: Kim de Beus
301 W. Jefferson, Suite 800
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
You may also email an electronic version of your completed forms to Kim de Beus at:
debeusk@ mcao. maricopa. gov
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false or baseless) does not meet
arrested or a been established; there
any of these
complaint, warrant or is enough information to
criteria)
summons is issued) support an arrest, charge
and prosecution
. submittal; there is a
reason outside police
control stopping the
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13- 1102; Negligent
Homicide
13- 1103; Manslaughter
13- 1104; Second Degree
Murder
13- 1105; First Degree
Murder
13- 1303; Unlawful
Imprisonment
13- 1304; Kidnapping
13- 1404; Sexual Abuse
13- 1405; Sexual Conduct
with a Minor
13- 1406; Sexual Assault by
a minor
13- 1410; Molestation of
Child
13- 3212; Child Prostitution
13- 3552; Commercial
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3553; Sexual
Exploitation of a Minor
13- 3554; Luring a Minor
for Sexual Exploitation
13- 3601; Domestic
Violence ( any other felony
case not already listed)
13- 3623 ( a); Child Abuse
( where the victim( s) are
under age 18)
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Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated
Title 8. Children
Chapter 10 Dependent Children
Article 1 Protective Services
§ 8- 817. Initial screening and safety assessment and investigation protocols; investigations;
disclosure of information
A. The department shall develop initial screening and safety assessment protocols in consultation with the
attorney general and statewide with county attorneys, chiefs of police, sheriffs, medical experts, victims'
rights advocates, domestic violence victim advocates and mandatory reporters. Any initial screening and
safety assessment tools shall be based on sound methodology and shall ensure valid and reliable responses.
The department shall establish written policies and procedures to implement the use of the initial screening
and safety assessment protocols.
B. In each county, the county attorney, the sheriff, the chief law enforcement officer for each municipality
in the county and the department shall develop and implement protocols for cooperation in investigations of
allegations involving extremely serious conduct. The protocols shall include:
1. The process for notification of receipt of extremely serious conduct allegations.
2. The standards for interdisciplinary investigations of specific types of abuse and neglect, including timely
forensic medical evaluations.
3. The standards for interdisciplinary investigations involving native American children in compliance with
the Indian child welfare act.
4. Procedures for sharing information.
5. Procedures for coordination of screening, response and investigation with other involved professional
disciplines and notification of case status.
6. The training required for the involved child protective service workers, law enforcement officers and
prosecutors to execute the investigation protocols, including forensic interviewing skills.
7. The process to ensure review of and compliance with the investigation protocols and the reporting of
activity under the protocols.
8. Procedures for an annual report to be transmitted within forty- five days after the end of each fiscal year
to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate.
9. Procedures for dispute resolution.
C. The department, the appropriate county attorney and the appropriate law enforcement agency shall
cooperate in the investigation of every extremely serious conduct allegation in accordance with the
investigation protocols established pursuant to this section. Before it releases records it receives from the
department pursuant to an investigation, the law enforcement agency shall take whatever precautions it
determines are reasonably necessary to protect the identity and safety of a person who reports child abuse
or neglect and to protect any other person the agency believes could be endangered by the disclosure of the
CPS information. The law enforcement agency is not required to disclose CPS information if the disclosure
would compromise the integrity of a child protective services or criminal investigation.
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Added by Laws 2003, 2nd S. S., Ch. 6, § 22, eff. Dec. 18,2003. Amended by Laws 2007, Ch. 56, § 1.
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Laws 2003, 2nd S. S., Ch. 6, § § 43 and 44, provide:
" Sec. 43. Protocols for initial screening and safety assessments
" The department of economic security shall develop the protocols for initial screening and safety
assessments of child abuse and neglect allegations pursuant to § 8- 817, Arizona Revised Statutes, as
added by this act, on or before July 1, 2004.
" Sec. 44. Protocols for joint investigations
" The county attorney in each county, the county sheriff, the chief law enforcement officers of each
municipality in the county and the department of economic security shall develop the protocols for joint
investigations of extremely serious conduct allegations pursuant to § 8- 817, Arizona Revised Statutes, as
added by this act, on or before July 1, 2004."
The 2007 amendment by Ch. 56 added the last two sentences of subsec. C.
A. R. S; § 8- 817, AZ ST § 8- 817
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Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated
Title 8. Children
Chapter 10 Dependent Children
Article 1 Protective Services
§ 8- 801. Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Child protective services worker" or " worker" means a person who has been selected by and trained
under the requirements prescribed by the department and who assists in carrying out the provisions of this
article.
2." Extremely serious conduct allegation" means an allegation of conduct by a parent, guardian or
custodian of a child that, if true, would constitute any of the following:
( a) A violation of § 13- 3623 involving child abuse.
( b) A felony offense that constitutes domestic violence as defined in § 13- 3601.
( c) A violation of ~ 13- 1404 or 13- 1406 involving a minor.
( d) A violation of § 13- 1405, 13- 1410 or 13- 1417.
( e) Any other act of abuse that is classified as a felony.
3. " In- home intervention" means a program of services provided pursuant to article 7 of this chapter while
the child is still in the custody of the parent, guardian or custodian.
4. " Protective services" means a specialized child welfare program that is administered by the department
as provided in this chapter and that investigates allegations of and seeks to prevent, intervene in and treat
abuse and neglect, to promote the well- being of the child in a permanent home and to coordinate services to
strengthen the family.
CREDIT( S)
Added by Laws 1997, Ch. 222, § 52, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 2003, Ch. 6, § 12, eff. Dec. 18,
2003.
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REFERENCES
Child protective services, see AAC. R6- 5- 550 1.
A R. S. § 8- 801, AZ ST § 8- 801
Current through legislation effective July 7, 2008