247 Community Problem Solving

Question 1

Functions of the Community Problem Response Unit (CPRU):

Answer 1

Deploys in the Violent Crime Hot Spots, citywide in each patrol zone, as identified by the Crime Analysis Unit (CAU).

Provides a weekly report to all patrol zones providing information on deployment efforts.

Supports the Investigative Division with directed enforcement activity and follow up

Works with CAU with requests from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Office of Probation to track juvenile absconders and Prolific Juvenile Offenders (PJO).

Question 2

CPRU supports the Investigations Division with the following: (4 things)

Answer 2

1. Tracks requests to locate wanted suspects and persons of interest.
2. Attends weekly information-sharing meetings.
3. Works with the Gang Unit and Violent Crime Impact Team (VCIT) for patrol support on targeted Violence Reduction Strategies.
4. Document enforcement activity on the Group Violence Intervention – Violence Reduction Strategy website.

Question 3

CPRU coordinates with the DJJ Office of Probation:

CAU sends CPRU information regarding ____________ with active custody orders.

Answer 3

juvenile absconders

Question 4

CPRU coordinates with the DJJ Office of Probation:

The Commanding Officer of CPRU is the DJJ Office of Probation point of contact for ___________, pursuant to Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 985.255(1)(j):

If a juvenile is released from secure detention, F.S.S. requires the youth to be placed on an ___________.

If a PJO released on electronic monitoring absconds – JSO will be contacted and respond to investigate and attempt to locate the juvenile ____________ pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Answer 4

Prolific Juvenile Offenders (PJOs)

electronic monitor

within 24 hours

Question 5

The Commanding Officer of CPRU provides a weekly report on deployment and enforcement activities with the following: (3 things)

Answer 5

1. Statistics from deployments in Violent Crime Hot Spots.
2. Noteworthy arrests and investigations.
3. Sharing information on CPRU follow up investigations and wanted persons.

Question 6

The CPRU supports the Sheriff’s Watch Apartment/Blight Officers in the Community Engagement Section by: (2 things)

Answer 6

1. Assisting with enforcement and deployment on crime complaints.
2. Assisting with Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) crime complaints.