Improving Sexual Assault Investigations: A Joint Jurisdictional Law Enforcement Task Force Model

Improving Sexual Assault Investigations: A Joint Jurisdictional Law Enforcement Task Force Model

In 2018, Commerce City and Brighton police departments implemented a joint jurisdictional Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF). The SATF is a specialized unit responding to felony sex assaults in both Commerce City and Brighton. This innovative approach was designed to improve sexual assault investigations, increase prosecutions, enhance collaboration, better support survivors, and manage sex offenders more effectively. This session will provide information on the SATF’s implementation and lessons learned so far.