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Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
Published: July 01, 2019
19 pages
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City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
September 11, 2019
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City of Del Rey Oaks Response to Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
September 01, 2019
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City of Gonzales Response to Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
August 19, 2019
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
- The lack of a centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in monthly meetings with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office to coordinate sexual assault investigations. The CPD is part of the Sexual Assault Response Te...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F2) The lack of a centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that City Manager LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. Tue City Council agrees with the finding that there is no local centralized place to post information related to the status of Rape Kits. This can result in a lack of consistency in the managing and tracking of sexual assaults.
R2
- By January 15, 2020, the governing bodies of all Monterey County LEAs should assign a representative to participate in the DA - led centralized reporting initiative. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. As was previously described, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in a monthly meeting with the District Attorney's office regarding sexual assaults. The CPD will continue to participate with the District Attorney's Office and other law enforceme...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R2) By January 15, 2020, the governing bodies of all Monterey County LEAs should assign a representative to participate in the DA-led centralized reporting initiative. The recommendation has not been implemented, but once the Monterey County District Attorney's Office develops a centralized interagency model, this can be accomplished.
F3
- At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department does report their Rape Kit status information to CDOJ as required by PC 680.4.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F3) At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4. Tue City Council partially disagrees with the finding. Although some agencies may not have been prepared to report the status of Rape Kits as required by PC 680.4, the Gonzales Police Department was aware of the requirement and did submit its report before the July 1, 2019 deadline.
R3
- By July 1, 2019, every Monterey County LEA should report to the CDOJ the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) reported required data to CDOJ by July 1, 2019, and will continue to report the required data to the CDOJ outlined in PC 680.4.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3) By July 1, 2019, every Monterey County LEA should report to the CDOJ the required data outlined in PC 680. 4. That recommendation has been implemented and the Gonzales Police Depa
F4
- There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments." The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea disagrees with this finding. While we cannot speak to the practices of other agencies, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) sends all detectives to a Sexual Assault Investigator Course when assigned to the CPD Investigations Division. The detective cu...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F4) There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments," Tue City Council agrees with the finding. Due to insufficient staffing, the City's police department has been unable to take advantage of the advanced training courses. Therefore, the Department relies upon Field Training Officers to provide the training for new recruits and less experienced officers. FS) Training for advanced skills in the forensics of sexual assault invest...
R4
- By July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department reports to their governing body and the public items related to PC 680.4, and the Carmel Police Department (CPD) will work with the Carmel-by- the- Sea City Attorney's Office to determine what can publicly be reported upon any reques...
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
R4) By July 1, 2019, and annually thereqfter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680. 4. The recommendation requires further analysis of PC 680.4 as to whether there are additional requirements to report this same information to the public. With respect to making annual reports to the governing body of the City of Gonzales, the recommendation will be implemented. RS) By January 15, 2020, every Monterey County LEA should develop a fonding source, such as grants, for additional expertise training and recertification wit...
F6
– Some LEAs rely on cross-training less experienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well-trained investigators. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) places a priority on training detectives in sexual assault investigations as described in Finding #4. Additionally, the CPD has officers that were prev...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F6) Some LEAs rely on cross-training less experienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well-trained investigators. The City Council agrees with this finding. Because of limited staffing, the Gonzales Police Department does not have a Depa
F7
- All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has access to and utilizes the RADS processing system.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F7) All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. The City Council agrees with the finding. The Gonzales Police Department has been in compliance with the use ofRADS since its inception in September o
F8
- Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has implemented DNA testing protocols that are in compliance with CDOJ.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F8) Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. The City Council agrees with the finding.
F9
- There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting of sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) complies with all state mandates and employs contemporary best practices to investigate sexual assaults. The CPD attends monthly meetings with other Monterey County Sexual Assault Investigators including the District Attorney to share information and c...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F9) There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting ofs exual assaults. The City Council agrees with the finding. RECOMMENDATIONS
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City of Greenfield Response to Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
September 10, 2019
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City of King City Response to Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
August 28, 2019
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
– LEAs in Monterey County lacked awareness and provided unclear and inconsistent information as to whether there are any backlogged rape kits. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. However, The Carmel Police Department (CPD) tracks and is aware of the status of sexual assault rape kits that have been collected in relation to investigations conducted by the CPD.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Finding 1 - LEAs in Monterey County lacked awareness and provided unclear and inconsistent information as to whether there are any backlogged rape kits. The City of King partially agrees with this finding. The KCPD tracks and is aware of the status of sexual assault rape kits that have been collected in relation to investigations conducted by the KCPD. City Hall, 212 South Vanderhurst Ave. King City, CA 93930 Tel: (831) 385-3281 • Fax (831) 386-5968 • www.kingcity.com
F2
- The lack of a centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in monthly meetings with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office to coordinate sexual assault investigations. The CPD is part of the Sexual Assault Response Te...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Finding 2 - The lack of a centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. The City of King partially agrees with this finding. The KCPD is now participating in a monthly meeting with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office to coordinate sexual assault investigations. The KCPD is part of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) which works with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), during the investigation. Any DNA evidence obtained is submitted to the Rapid DNA Service (RADS). The KCPD ...
R2
- By January 15, 2020, the governing bodies of all Monterey County LEAs should assign a representative to participate in the DA - led centralized reporting initiative. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. As was previously described, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in a monthly meeting with the District Attorney's office regarding sexual assaults. The CPD will continue to participate with the District Attorney's Office and other law enforceme...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 2 - By January 15, 2020, the governing bodies of all Monterey County LEAs should ass!gn a representative to participate in the DA - led centralized reporting initiative. This recommendation has been partially implemented. As was previously described, the KCPD now participates in a monthly meeting with the District Attorney's office regarding sexual assaults. The KCPD will continue to participate with the District Attorney's Office and other law enforcement entities in ensuring crimes are properly investigated and coordinated. In addition, the City will assign a representative to...
F3
- At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department does report their Rape Kit status information to CDOJ as required by PC 680.4.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Finding 3 - At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4. The City of King partially agrees with this finding. The KCPD has reported the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4.
R3
- By July 1, 2019, every Monterey County LEA should report to the CDOJ the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) reported required data to CDOJ by July 1, 2019, and will continue to report the required data to the CDOJ outlined in PC 680.4.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Recommendation 3 - By July 1, 2019, every Monterey County LEA should report to the CDOJ the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented. The KCPD reported by July 1, 2019 and will continue to report the required data to the CDOJ outlined in PC 680.4. 3
F4
- There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments." The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea disagrees with this finding. While we cannot speak to the practices of other agencies, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) sends all detectives to a Sexual Assault Investigator Course when assigned to the CPD Investigations Division. The detective cu...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Finding 4 - There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments." The City of King partially agrees with this finding. The KCPD sends all detectives to a Sexual Assault Investigator Course when assigned to the KCPD Investigations Division. The one detective sergeant currently assigned to the KCPD Investigations Division has completed the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Police, Institute of Crimi...
R4
- By July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department reports to their governing body and the public items related to PC 680.4, and the Carmel Police Department (CPD) will work with the Carmel-by- the- Sea City Attorney's Office to determine what can publicly be reported upon any reques...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Recommendation 4 - By July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but it will be implemented in the future. The KCPD will work with the King City Attorney's Office to determine what can publicly be reported and will report items related to PC 680.4 on the KCPD webpage on an annual basis. This will be completed by Decembe
F5
- Training for advanced skills in the forensics of sexual assault investigations is not prioritized in the budgeting process. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea disagrees with this finding. The City of Carmel-by-the- Sea and CPD ensures that there is funding for all CPD detectives to attend sexual assault training. This is a priority for the CPD.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Finding 5 - Training for advanced skills in the forensics of sexual assault investigations is not prioritized in the budgeting process. The City of King partially agrees with this finding. The City of King and KCPD ensures that there is funding for all KCPD detectives to attend sexual assault training. This is a priority. rinding 6 - Some LEAs rely on cross-training less ex~erienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well-trained investigators. The City of King partially agrees with this finding. The KCPD places a p...
R5
- By July 15, 2020, every Monterey County LEA should develop a funding source, such as grants, for additional expertise training and recertification within the Sexual Assault and Forensic Division. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) consistently searches for grant opportunities and leverages any successful grant awards with the CPD operating budget.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 5 - By July 15, 2020, every Monterey County LEA should develop a funding source, such as grants, for additional expertise training and recertification within the Sexual Assault and Forensic Division. This recommendation has been partially implemented. The KCPD consistently searches for grant opportunities and leverages any successful grant awards with the KCPD operating budget, which can be used for this expense. These efforts will continue and will be completed by July 15, 2020, but it will also depend on the availability of funding. Recommendation G - By fiscal yea
F7
- All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has access to and utilizes the RADS processing system.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Finding 7 - All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. The City of King agrees with this finding. The KCPD has access to and utilizes the RADS processing system.
F8
- Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has implemented DNA testing protocols that are in compliance with CDOJ.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Finding 8 - Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. The City of King agrees with this finding. The KCPD has implemented DNA testing protocols that are in compliance with CDOJ.
F9
- There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting of sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) complies with all state mandates and employs contemporary best practices to investigate sexual assaults. The CPD attends monthly meetings with other Monterey County Sexual Assault Investigators including the District Attorney to share information and c...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Finding 9 - There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting of sexual assaults. The City of King partially agrees with this finding. The KCPD complies with all state mandates and employs contemporary best practices to investigate sexual assaults. The KCPD now attends monthly meetings with other Monterey County Sexual Assault Investigators, including the District Attorney, to share information and coordinate any investigations that may be occurring in other jurisdictions. RECOMMENDATIONS
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City of Marina Response to Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
August 08, 2019
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City of Salinas Response to Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
August 28, 2019
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14 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
– LEAs in Monterey County lacked awareness and provided unclear and inconsistent information as to whether there are any backlogged rape kits. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. However, The Carmel Police Department (CPD) tracks and is aware of the status of sexual assault rape kits that have been collected in relation to investigations conducted by the CPD.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Finding 1. LEAs in Monterey County lacked awareness and provided unclear and inconsistent information as to whether there are any backlogged Rape Kits. Response: The City of Salinas disagrees with this Finding insomuch as it concludes that the Salinas Police Department provided unclear and inconsistent information as to whether there are any backlogged Rape Kits. The Salinas Police Department provided requested data in response to the Grand Jury Survey, and the Chief of Police appeared before the Grand Jury to answer questions. The Salinas Police Department tracks and is aware of the status of...
F2
- The lack of a centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in monthly meetings with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office to coordinate sexual assault investigations. The CPD is part of the Sexual Assault Response Te...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 2. The lack ofa centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. Response: The Salinas Police Department participates in a regular meeting with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office to coordinate sexual assault investigations. The Salinas Police Department is part of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) which works with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), during the investigation. Any DNA evidence obtained is submitted to the Rapid DNA Service (RADS). The Salinas Police D...
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- By January 15, 2020, the governing bodies of all Monterey County LEAs should assign a representative to participate in the DA - led centralized reporting initiative. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. As was previously described, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in a monthly meeting with the District Attorney's office regarding sexual assaults. The CPD will continue to participate with the District Attorney's Office and other law enforceme...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 2. By January 15, 2020, the governing bodies ofa ll Monterey County LEAs should assign a representative to participate in the DA-led centralized reporting initiative. Honorable Lydia Villarreal Re: City of Salinas' s Responses to Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Page 4 o
F3
- At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department does report their Rape Kit status information to CDOJ as required by PC 680.4.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 3. At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4. Response: The Salinas Police Department has reported the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4.
R3
- By July 1, 2019, every Monterey County LEA should report to the CDOJ the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) reported required data to CDOJ by July 1, 2019, and will continue to report the required data to the CDOJ outlined in PC 680.4.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 3. By July 1, 2019, every Monterey County LEA should report to the CDOJ the required data outlined in PC 680.4. Response: The Salinas Police Department reported by July 1, 2019, and will continue to report the required data to the CDOJ outlined in PC 680.
F4
- There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments." The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea disagrees with this finding. While we cannot speak to the practices of other agencies, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) sends all detectives to a Sexual Assault Investigator Course when assigned to the CPD Investigations Division. The detective cu...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 4. There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide IIo n the job training to other investigators within their respective departments." Response: The Salinas Police Department sends all Sexual Assault Detectives to a Sexual Assault Investigator Course when assigned to the Investigations Division. All Sexual Assault Detectives currently assigned to the Salinas Police Department Investigations Division have completed the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Police, Inst...
R4
- By July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department reports to their governing body and the public items related to PC 680.4, and the Carmel Police Department (CPD) will work with the Carmel-by- the- Sea City Attorney's Office to determine what can publicly be reported upon any reques...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 4. By July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680.4. Response: The Salinas Police Department will work with the Monterey City Attorney's Office to determine what can publicly be reported and will report items related to PC 680.4.
F5
- Training for advanced skills in the forensics of sexual assault investigations is not prioritized in the budgeting process. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea disagrees with this finding. The City of Carmel-by-the- Sea and CPD ensures that there is funding for all CPD detectives to attend sexual assault training. This is a priority for the CPD.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 5. Training for advanced skills in the forensics of sexual assault investigations is not prioritized in the budgeting process. Response: The City of Salinas and the Salinas Police Department ensure that there is funding for all detectives to attend sexual assault training. This is a priority. Honorable Lydia Villarreal Re: City of Salinas' s Responses to Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Page 3 o
R5
- By July 15, 2020, every Monterey County LEA should develop a funding source, such as grants, for additional expertise training and recertification within the Sexual Assault and Forensic Division. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) consistently searches for grant opportunities and leverages any successful grant awards with the CPD operating budget.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 5. By January 15, 2020, every Monterey County LEA should develop a funding source, such as grants, for additional expertise training and recertification within the Sexual Assault and Forensic Division. Response: The Salinas Police Department consistently searches for grant opportunities and leverages any successful grant awards with the Salinas Police Department operating budget.
F6
– Some LEAs rely on cross-training less experienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well-trained investigators. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) places a priority on training detectives in sexual assault investigations as described in Finding #4. Additionally, the CPD has officers that were prev...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 6. Some LEAs rely on cross-training less experienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well-trained investigators. Response: The Salinas Police Department does not supplement its investigative team with less experienced patrol officers. Sexual Assault Investigators are carefully evaluated and vetted through a selection process, then provided specialized training as previously described.
R6
- By fiscal year 2020-2021, every Monterey County LEA should add or dedicate certified staff for Sexual Assault Investigations and include that increased cost in their budgets. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. As was previously described, all Carmel Police Detectives are California POST trained in sexual assault investigations. All sexual assault investigation are handled by our detectives. We hope that this information addresses the Grand Jury's finding...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 6. By fiscal yea
F7
- All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has access to and utilizes the RADS processing system.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 7. All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. Response: The Salinas Police Department has access to and utilizes the RADS processing system.
F8
- Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has implemented DNA testing protocols that are in compliance with CDOJ.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 8. Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. Response: The Salinas Police Department has implemented DNA testing protocols that are in compliance withCDOJ.
F9
- There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting of sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) complies with all state mandates and employs contemporary best practices to investigate sexual assaults. The CPD attends monthly meetings with other Monterey County Sexual Assault Investigators including the District Attorney to share information and c...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 9. There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting of sexual assaults. Response: The Salinas Police Department complies with all state mandates and employs contemporary best practices to investigate sexual assaults. The Salinas Police Department regularly attend meetings with other Monterey County Sexual Assault Investigators including the District Attorney to share information and coordinate any investigations that may be occurring in other jurisdictions. Recommendations.
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City of Seaside Response to Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
February 20, 2020
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14 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
– LEAs in Monterey County lacked awareness and provided unclear and inconsistent information as to whether there are any backlogged rape kits. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. However, The Carmel Police Department (CPD) tracks and is aware of the status of sexual assault rape kits that have been collected in relation to investigations conducted by the CPD.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Finding 1 - LEAs in Monterey County lacked awareness and provided unclear and inconsistent information as to whether there are any backlogged rape kits. As it relates to the City of Seaside, the City disagrees wholly with this finding. The SSPD meticulously tracks and is fully aware of the status of sexual assault rape kits that have been collected in connection with investigations led by the SSPD.
F2
- The lack of a centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in monthly meetings with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office to coordinate sexual assault investigations. The CPD is part of the Sexual Assault Response Te...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Finding 2 - The lack of a centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. Include, Innovate, Inspire As it relates to the City of Seaside, the City disagrees wholly with this finding. The SSPD participates in a monthly meeting with other law enforcement agencies, and the District Attorney's Office, to coordinate sexual assault investigations. The SSPD is part of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), which works with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) during the investigation. DNA evidence obtained is submi...
R2
- By January 15, 2020, the governing bodies of all Monterey County LEAs should assign a representative to participate in the DA - led centralized reporting initiative. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. As was previously described, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in a monthly meeting with the District Attorney's office regarding sexual assaults. The CPD will continue to participate with the District Attorney's Office and other law enforceme...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 2 - By January 15, 2020, the governing bodies of all Monterey County LEAs should assign a representative to participate in the DA - led centralized reporting initiative. As aforementioned above, the SSPD participates in a monthly meeting with the District Attorney's office regarding sexual assaults. The SSPD will continue to participate with the District Attorney's Office, and other law enforcement entities, to ensure crimes are properly investigated and coordinated.
F3
- At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department does report their Rape Kit status information to CDOJ as required by PC 680.4.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Finding 3 - At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4. As it relates to the City of Seaside, the City disagrees wholly to this finding. The SSPD has reported the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4.
R3
- By July 1, 2019, every Monterey County LEA should report to the CDOJ the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) reported required data to CDOJ by July 1, 2019, and will continue to report the required data to the CDOJ outlined in PC 680.4.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 3- By July 1, 2019, every Monterey County LEA should report to the CDOJ the required data outlined in PC 680.4. The SSPD reported by July 1, 2019, and will continue to report the required data to the CDOJ outlined in PC 680.4.
F4
- There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments." The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea disagrees with this finding. While we cannot speak to the practices of other agencies, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) sends all detectives to a Sexual Assault Investigator Course when assigned to the CPD Investigations Division. The detective cu...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Finding 4 - There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments." As it relates to the City of Seaside, the City disagrees wholly with this finding. The SSPD sends all detectives to a Sexual Assault Investigator Course when assigned to the SSPD Investigations Division. The three detectives assigned to the SSPD Investigations Division have all completed the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Police,...
R4
- By July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department reports to their governing body and the public items related to PC 680.4, and the Carmel Police Department (CPD) will work with the Carmel-by- the- Sea City Attorney's Office to determine what can publicly be reported upon any reques...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 4 - By July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680.4. The SSPD will work with the Seaside City Attorney to determine what can publicly be reported and will annually report items related to PC 680.4 on the SSPD webpage.
F5
- Training for advanced skills in the forensics of sexual assault investigations is not prioritized in the budgeting process. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea disagrees with this finding. The City of Carmel-by-the- Sea and CPD ensures that there is funding for all CPD detectives to attend sexual assault training. This is a priority for the CPD.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Finding 5 -Training for advanced skills in the forensics of sexual assault investigations is not prioritized in the budgeting process. As it relates to the City of Seaside, the City disagrees wholly with this finding. The City of Seaside and SSPD place a significant emphasis on professional development and specialized training, as reflected in our budget ($117,950). We ensure our detectives have the most relevant training available and our budget supports it.
R5
- By July 15, 2020, every Monterey County LEA should develop a funding source, such as grants, for additional expertise training and recertification within the Sexual Assault and Forensic Division. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) consistently searches for grant opportunities and leverages any successful grant awards with the CPD operating budget.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 5 - By July 15, 2020, every Monterey County LEA should develop a funding source, such as grants, for additional expertise training and recertification within the Sexual Assault and Forensic Division. The SSPD consistently searches for grant opportunities and leverages any successful grant awards with the SSPD operating budget.
F6
– Some LEAs rely on cross-training less experienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well-trained investigators. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) places a priority on training detectives in sexual assault investigations as described in Finding #4. Additionally, the CPD has officers that were prev...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Finding 6 - Some LEAs rely on cross-training less experienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well-trained investigators. As it relates to the City of Seaside, the City disagrees wholly with this finding. The SSPD prioritizes sexual assault investigation training for our detectives. Moreover, the SSPD has officers that were previously assigned as detectives and attended the sexual assault investigation training who are currently assign~d to patrol.
R6
- By fiscal year 2020-2021, every Monterey County LEA should add or dedicate certified staff for Sexual Assault Investigations and include that increased cost in their budgets. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. As was previously described, all Carmel Police Detectives are California POST trained in sexual assault investigations. All sexual assault investigation are handled by our detectives. We hope that this information addresses the Grand Jury's finding...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 6 - By fiscal yea
F7
- All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has access to and utilizes the RADS processing system.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Finding 7 -All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. As it relates to the City of Seaside, the City agrees with this finding. The SSPD has access to and utilizes the RADS processing system.
F8
- Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has implemented DNA testing protocols that are in compliance with CDOJ.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Finding 8 - Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. As it relates to the City of Seaside, the City agrees with this finding. The SSPD has implemented DNA testing protocols that are in compliance with CDOJ. ·
F9
- There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting of sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) complies with all state mandates and employs contemporary best practices to investigate sexual assaults. The CPD attends monthly meetings with other Monterey County Sexual Assault Investigators including the District Attorney to share information and c...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Finding 9-There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting of sexual assaults. As it relates to the City of Seaside, the City disagrees wholly with this finding. The SSPD complies with all state mandates and employs contemporary best practices to investigate sexual assaults. The SSPD attends monthly meetings with other Monterey County Sexual Assault Investigators, including the District Attorney, to share information and coordinate any investigations which might involve other jurisdictions. RECOMMENDATIONS
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City of Soledad Response to Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
January 27, 2020
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F2
- The lack of a centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in monthly meetings with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office to coordinate sexual assault investigations. The CPD is part of the Sexual Assault Response Te...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F2) The lack ofa centralized place to post information has resulted in a lack of consistency in the way that LEAs manage and track sexual assaults. The City Council agrees with the finding that there is no local centralized place to post information related to the status of Rape Kits. This can result in a lack of consistency in the managing and tracking of sexual assaults.
R2
- By January 15, 2020, the governing bodies of all Monterey County LEAs should assign a representative to participate in the DA - led centralized reporting initiative. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. As was previously described, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) participates in a monthly meeting with the District Attorney's office regarding sexual assaults. The CPD will continue to participate with the District Attorney's Office and other law enforceme...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
r 2. That the City Council disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the City Council must specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall .include in the response an explanation of the reasons for the disagreement. With respect to each recommendation, the City Council must report one of the following actions: 1. That the recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; 2. That the recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation; o
F3
- At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680.4. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department does report their Rape Kit status information to CDOJ as required by PC 680.4.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F3) At the beginning of this investigation, not all the LEAs were prepared to report the Rape Kit status information to the CDOJ as required by PC 680. 4. The City Council partially disagrees with the finding. While the City recognizes that some LEAs may not have been prepared to report the status of Rape Kits as required by PC 680.4, the 248 Main Street, P.O. Box 156, Soledad, CA 93960 • Phone: (831) 223-5000 • Fax: (831) 678-3965 • CityofSoledad.com Hon. Stephanie E. Hulsey January 27, 2020 Page2 Soledad Police Department was aware of the requirement and did submit its report before the July...
R3
- By July 1, 2019, every Monterey County LEA should report to the CDOJ the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) reported required data to CDOJ by July 1, 2019, and will continue to report the required data to the CDOJ outlined in PC 680.4.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
r 3. That the recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the City Council (this timeframe not to exceed six months from the date of publication of the report); o
F4
- There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments." The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea disagrees with this finding. While we cannot speak to the practices of other agencies, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) sends all detectives to a Sexual Assault Investigator Course when assigned to the CPD Investigations Division. The detective cu...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F4) There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments. " The City Council agrees with the finding. Due to insufficient staffing, the City's police department has been unable to take advantage of advanced training courses. Therefore, the Department relies upon Field Training Officers to provide the training for new recruits and less experienced officers. FS) Training for advanced skills in the forensics of sexual assault investiga...
R4
- By July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680.4. This recommendation has been implemented by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Carmel Police Department reports to their governing body and the public items related to PC 680.4, and the Carmel Police Department (CPD) will work with the Carmel-by- the- Sea City Attorney's Office to determine what can publicly be reported upon any reques...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
r 4, 2019 ,tot6 e ,. :finnacies The Honorable Stephanie E. Hulsey Judge of the Superior Court County of Monterey 240 Church Street Salinas, CA 93901 Re: City ofSoledad's Response to the 2018-2019 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Final Report "Rape Kit Processing In Monterey County." Dear Judge Hulsey: This letter will serve as the City Council of the City of Soledad' s response in regard to the Findings and Recommendations of the 2018-2019 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Final Report- "Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County." As requested by the Grand Jury, the City of Soledad respectfully su...
F6
– Some LEAs rely on cross-training less experienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well-trained investigators. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with the finding. We cannot speak to the practices of other agencies. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) places a priority on training detectives in sexual assault investigations as described in Finding #4. Additionally, the CPD has officers that were prev...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F6) Some LEAs rely on cross-training less experienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well trained investigators. The City Council agrees with this finding. Because of limited staffing, the Soledad Police Department does not have a Department Detective or Investigator and our field officers are forced to conduct follow-up on sexual assault cases that they receive while working patrol.
F7
- All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has access to and utilizes the RADS processing system.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F7) All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations ofr ape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution ofr ape cases. The City Council agrees with the finding. The Soledad Police Department has been in compliance with the use of RADS since its inception in September o
F8
- Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea agrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department has implemented DNA testing protocols that are in compliance with CDOJ.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F8) Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. The City Council agrees with the finding.
F9
- There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting of sexual assaults. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea partially disagrees with this finding. The Carmel Police Department (CPD) complies with all state mandates and employs contemporary best practices to investigate sexual assaults. The CPD attends monthly meetings with other Monterey County Sexual Assault Investigators including the District Attorney to share information and c...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F9) There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting ofs exual assaults. The City Council agrees with the finding. RECOMMENDATIONS
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County of Monterey Response to Rape Kit Processing in Monterey County
September 18, 2019
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