Handbook Revision, November 30, 2020

Initial and Merged Investigation Tasks (PATS 13052)

This policy revision does the following:

  • Revises requirements for initial face-to-face contact.
  • Consolidates policies on joint investigations.
  • Clarifies when investigations may be merged.
  • Outlines initial investigation responsibilities and considerations.

See:

6140 Joint Investigations with Other Agencies or Departments

6141 Heightened Monitoring (Residential Child Care Only)

6142 Other DFPS Programs

6143 6355 Requesting Assistance from CPS CPI Special Investigators (Residential Care Only)

6144 6351 Notifying and Working with Law Enforcement

6144.1 6351.1 Procedures for Notifying Law Enforcement

6144.2 6351.2 Conducting a Joint Investigation

6144.3 6351.3 Documenting Contact with Law Enforcement

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6262 Multiple Merging Investigations Intake Reports Received for about the Same Allegations Operation

6262.1 Merging and Linking Investigations in IMPACT and CLASS

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6360 Preparing for the Initiation

6361 Time Frames for Initiation

6361.1 Time Frame for Initiating a Priority 1 (P1) Investigation

6361.2 Time Frame for Initiating a Priority 2 (P2) Investigation

6362 Investigation Assignment Conference

6362.1 Background Checks on Principals

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6410 Initiating the Investigation

6411 Defining What Constitutes an Initiation

6412 Methods of Initiation

6412 6412.1 Time Frames for Face-to-Face Contact with Alleged Victims

6412.11 Exceptions to Time Frames for Face-to-Face Contact with an Alleged Victim

6413 Documenting the Initiation and Face-to-Face Contact with Alleged Victims

6413.1 Documenting Time Frame-Required Contacts with Alleged Victims in CLASS

6413.2 Documenting Time Frame-Required Contacts with Alleged Victims in IMPACT

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6421.11 Interview Takes Place Before Receipt of Intake Report

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6627 Repeated Allegations Involving the Same Operation or Person in Charge