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Support Operations Bureau

Tactical Intelligence & Crime Analysis

• The Arlington Tactical Intelligence Unit ( ATIU ) led departmental efforts on a total of 263 criminal cases being cleared through Tarrant County Crime Stoppers .
• ATIU provides real-time intelligence to field units seven days a week .
• The Crime Analysis Unit completed several projects related to providing timely and accurate reporting in key performance areas of the department .
The Arlington Tactical Intelligence Unit ( ATIU ) is staffed with a sergeant , several detectives , and civilian analysts seven days a week . ATIU monitors for terrorist activity and provided real-time intelligence to officers . Field units can use ATIU for assistance on in-progress emergency calls . Also , detective units can call on ATIU for suspect work-ups on active investigations . ATIU monitors local , state , and national incidents . They also liaison with federal partners as it is warranted to evaluate and monitor potential criminal threats to the Arlington area . The Crime Analysis Unit ( CAU ) is staffed with civilian analysts and a civilian supervisor . CAU analysts are stationed in each patrol district , Criminal Investigations ,
Special Investigations , and Operations Support Divisions . CAU is responsible for reviewing , analyzing , and disseminating data to better understand the nature of criminal activity . CAU enhances the geographic policing model by providing predictive reports , which help direct police resources to prevent crime .
In 2017 , CAU helped the department transition from Summary Uniform Crime Reporting ( UCR ) to the National Incident Based Reporting System ( NIBRS ) format . This transition represented a substantial paradigm shift in how the department evaluates the occurrence of crime , and the police response to it . CAU reorganized data reports and departmental reports to assist the department ’ s move to NIBRS , and understanding of the new systems .
Arlington , Texas Police Department

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