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CommStat 2/22/18

Change of Strategy in August 2016

• New Supervisor assigned to Detective Bureau
• New Supervisor assigned to Drug Unit
• Restructured detective assignments. New

detectives assigned to the drug unit.

• Restructured “Street Crimes Unit” to work more

closely with Detective bureau, specifically the “BPD Drug Unit” for added support with investigations.

• Change in Tactics around how investigations are

conducted (shorter term rather than long term)

Drug types by Investigation

2016 (August 2015-August 2016)

Heroin/Fentanyl 58% Cocaine/Crack 35% Marijuana 4% Other 4%

Drug Types by Investigation

2017

Heroin/Fentanyl 44% Cocaine/Crack 37% Marijuana 14% Other 5%

Arrest Statistics

10 20 30 40 50 60 State Prosecutions Federal Prosecutions Search Warrants 2016 2017

Goals of BPD Drug Unit

• BPD Drug Unit cases “target” significant sources of

supply or target users that are housing or working very closely with identified “targets” in an effort to build a case against the higher level drug dealer.

• Users (addicts) identified through the investigation

are offered services by Opiate policy manager.

• BPD drug unit supports case referral to drug court

and treatment in lieu of arrest in some cases.

Handy Court Overdose Death

• 43 year old female – Deceased (mixed intoxication)
• Attempts were made to refer a user living at the

residence to BPD Opiate Manager (unsuccessful).

• Another user was identified as a witness against

dealer and arrangements were made for immediate acceptance into Valley Vista.

• Burlington resident identified as major source of

supply with out of state connection was charged in federal court for drug distribution.

Case Review

• April of 2017, Male drug “dealer”, arrested Addison County
• 18 grams of heroin and more than $10,000 U.S. currency,
• Detained for lack of $75,000 bail, but bailed out a short time later.
• September/October 2017, BPD conducted purchases of heroin and “crack” cocaine

from female who was being supplied heroin and cocaine by “dealer”.

• October 2017, BPD executed a search warrant -seized an ounce of “crack” and 18

grams of heroin. Female was charged with state drug offenses and later released from jail to complete drug rehabilitation. Her case is still pending.

• October 2017, BPD conducted two controlled purchases of heroin from “dealer”
• On November 3, 2017, BPD arrested “dealer” for heroin sales.
• Arraigned the following day in Chittenden County- released on conditions; no

bail was imposed.

• Following “dealers” arrest, BPD continued to receive information about

“dealers” drug trafficking activities.

• In January 2018, BPD performed a controlled purchase of heroin from “dealer”.
• On January 5, 2018, BPD executed a search warrant at a residence in Essex where

“dealer” was staying. Investigators arrested “dealer” and seized about $2,600 U.S.

• currency. “dealer” was charged with drug trafficking offenses in the U.S. District

Court of Vermont and ordered detained pending trial.

• “dealer” was not an opiate addict and had several convictions for drug trafficking
• ffenses in New York City where he is from.

In Investigations associa iated wit ith addic icts drug use

• Burglaries
• Breaking and entering into home or business- sometime
• ccupied, for the purpose of stealing things of value to

support habit (jewelry, electronics, firearms, cash, medication, etc.)

• Assault and Robberies
• Retail theft (large amounts)
• Several defendants who have been arrested for

repeat offenses involving the above crimes have not been targets or identified in BPD drug Unit investigations (they are low level users, not dealers).

Case Examples- Subject #1

Case Example- Subject #2

Challenges We Face…

• Higher level Drug Dealers arrested generally are released

and continue to sell drugs with limited pre-trial supervision or conditions of release that are not enforceable.

• Users/addicts who commit significant property crimes are

released with limited pre-trial supervision or conditions of release that are not enforceable.

• Drug dealers continue to take advantage of users’ habits

and users continue to victimize citizens with the crimes they commit while feeding their addiction.

• Very little weight given to the victims in the cases, more

weight is given to the users who suffer from a disease they can’t control, and there aren’t enough programs in place to cause a change in their behavior.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/former-drug-users-work-front-lines-opioid-crisis-rhode-island

Turning Point Center – Gary DeCarolis

430 1016 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 2017 2018

Individuals Receiving MAT in Chittenden Cty. Hub & Spokes, by Provider

Total Spoke Hub CHCB Community Lund Maple Leaf Total UVM MC Howard Spoke COGS ATP

Data Source: Vermont Department of Health and Opioid Care Alliance of Chittenden County

Individuals Treated in Chitt. Cty. Hub & Spokes

Chittenden Hub Waitlist Volume & Delay

Data Source: Howard Center Triage Report

138 130 93 87 62 53 59 23 80 84 71 58 58 41 23 24 7 11 15 67 75 67 44 47 14 16 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

Chittenden County Hub-Level Active Waitlist Volume & Average Wait Time

# Individuals Waiting Average Days Until Scheduled Median Days Waiting Average Days Until Admitted

35 37 46 43 34 25 38 44 37 42 39 30 38 40 28 46 53 39 40 23 24 7 11 15 21 14 23 35 15 10 16 10 20 30 40 50 60

Chittenden County Hub-Level Admission Volume & Average Wait Time

# Individuals Admitted Average Days Until Scheduled Median Days Waiting Average Days Until Admitted

Chittenden Hub Admission Volume & Delay

Data Source: Howard Center Triage Report

11 27 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Monthly EMS Incidents with Primary Provider Impression of “Overdose / …” in District 03 (Chittenden Cty), 2017

Overdose / Opiate Overdose / Any 45 109 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Monthly EMS Incidents with Primary Provider Impression of “Overdose / …” in VT, 2017

Overdose / Opiate Overdose / Any Data Source: SIREN EMS Incident Reports

VT EMS Responses to Overdose Incidents

3 23 19 78 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 Chittenden Cty. (D3) Vermont

Preliminary EMS Incidents with Primary Provider Impression of “Overdose / …” By Region, Jan 2018

Overdose / Opiate Overdose / Any 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011121314151617181920212223

Preliminary VT EMS Incidents with Primary Provider Impression of “Overdose / …” By Hour of Day, Jan 2018

Overdose / Any Overdose / Opiate Data Source: SIREN EMS Incident Reports

• Jan. 2018 SIREN Data w/ Time of Incident

1 2 3 4 5 6 12.19-1.2 1.2-1.16 1.16-1.30 1.30-2.13

Opioid-Related Overdose Calls Responded to by BPD, CPD, SBPD, MPD, EPD, SPD & WPD per SubStat Period

Overdose Incidents

Data Source: Valcour Incident Report

13

Non-Fatal Opioid-Related Overdose Incidents Among SubStat Partners Since Dec. 21st

1

Fatal Opioid-Related Overdose Incidents Among SubStat Partners Since December 21st

SubStat Opioid-Related Overdose Incidents

41 61 50 69 61 75 106 98 36 5 101 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (thru Nov)

Number of Opioid-Related Accidental Fatal Overdoses in Vermont, by Opioid Type

All Opioids Rx Opioid (No Fentanyl) Heroin & Fentanyl

VT Opioid-Related Accidental Fatal OD

5 10 15 20 25 30 Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan 2015 2016 2017 2018

Monthly UVM Medical Center ED Encounters Coded as “Opioid OD” & “Opioid Poisoning”

7 5 10 15 20 25 30 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average Monthly UVM Medical Center Opioid-Coded ED Encounters, by Year

2018 2015-2017 Average Data Source: University of Vermont Medical Center

UVM Medical Center Opioid-Related ED Visits

Data Source: University of Vermont Medical Center

UVM Medical Center Opioid-Related ED Visits

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2015 2016 2017 2018

Discharge Disposition of UVM MC ED Encounters With Dx Code “Opioid OD/ Poisoning”, by Year

Transfer Other Rehab D/T to SNF w/ MCR Cert Deceased D/T Psych Hospital/Psych Dist PRT Unit Hospital w/PACHIPR D/T Different Type of Healthcare Facility D/T Court/Law Enforcement Psych Hospital or Psych Distinct Unit Other Hospital

Data Source: University of Vermont Medical Center

UVM Medical Center Opioid-Related ED Visits

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

2017-2018 Discharge Disposition of UVM MC ED Encounters With DX Code “Opioid OD/ Poisoning”, by Month

Transfer Other Rehab Home Health Care D/T to SNIF w/ MCR Cert Deceased D/T Different Type of Healthcare Facility Psych Hospital or Psych Distinct Unit Against Medical Advice

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

Vermont Intelligence Center: Overview and Capabilities

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

What is a Fusion Center and Why were they Developed?

“A fusion center is a collaborative effort of two or more agencies that provide resources and information to the center with the goal of maximizing their ability to detect, prevent, investigate, and respond to criminal and terrorist activity.”

~ Baseline Capabilities for State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers (October 2008)

• The attacks of September 11, 2001 illustrated the critical need for the flow &

exchange of information and intelligence among all government agencies, especially law enforcement, to protect the security of all Americans

• Importance of inter-agency cooperation
• Law-Enforcement
• Public & Private Entities

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

VIC Mission Statement

To collect, analyze and disseminate intelligence information in an effort to identify, investigate and prevent criminal activity and to protect the citizens and critical infrastructures vital to our society.

Initiative s

• See Something, Say Something™
• Vermont Missing Persons
• AMBER Alert Program
• Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)
• Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
• Assist with law enforcement case support
• Mobile VIC Response to All Homicides
• Cyber Security Program
• The Vermont Drug Monitoring Initiative (DMI)

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

Vermont Drug Monitoring Initiative (DMI)

• Adopted by Vermont in 2014
• Primary Goal:
• Create a “360 degree view” of the heroin epidemic through intelligence-led policing and outreach
• Holistic approach to encompass:
• 1. Law Enforcement
• 2. Treatment
• 3. Prevention

LE Prevention Treatment

A way for law enforcement and partners to keep a “real-time pulse” on the opioid issues facing Vermont

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

DMI Collection Initiatives and Databases

Medical Examiner’s Office

• Fatal overdose data

Department of Health—EMS Data

• Opiate related overdoses reported by Fire/EMS
• Naloxone deployments

Local and State Law Enforcement

• Fatal and non-fatal overdoses reported by law

enforcement

• Naloxone deployments

NE HIDTA Felony Drug Arrest Notification Data

• Felony Drug Arrest Data (i.e., arrestee

demographics, drug type, location) Vermont Forensic Laboratory

• Chemical compound data

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

Overdose Heat Mapping

2016

2016 2017

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

Heat Map of Fentanyl Seizure Locations

• Fentanyl seizures submitted to Vermont Forensic

Drug Lab and tested in 2017

• Five fentanyl analogues (i.e., variations of fentanyl

compound) confirmed in Vermont

• Seizure patterns mirror overdose patterns

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

Strengths and Successes

Law Enforcement Products

• Overdose Weekly
• Quantity and location of opioid overdoses
• Identifying trends, providing officer safety

alerts

• Quarterly Review
• Macro-level trends in overdoses and opioid

seizures

• Annual Review
• Extensive report on the state of the VT opioid

issue

Public Outreach

• Public presentations help to identify,

highlight and act on specific community concerns

First Responder Outreach

• Presentations to fire/EMS/law

enforcement help educate and raise awareness of safety concerns

• Fostering collaboration

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

Future Directions…

• 1. Streamline data collection on fatal and non-fatal overdoses to more accurately capture trends in “real-time”
• 2. Greater emphasis developing relationships with treatment and prevention stakeholders
• Public outreach (e.g., provide education on opioid issue to schools, youth groups, etc.)
• Greater collaboration with treatment centers
• 3. Continue developing ties with EMS/Fire and other first responders
• 4. Monitor drug market in Vermont in order to proactively respond to “the next big issue”

Vermont Intelligence Center 188 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495

Thank you

Lieutenant Kevin Lane Director, Vermont Intelligence Center Vermont State Police Email: Kevin.Lane@Vermont.gov Phone: 802-872-6111 Daniel McCarthy Criminal Drug Analyst Vermont Intelligence Center Email: Daniel.J.McCarthy@Vermont.gov Phone: 802-872-6118

• 3/29 (Thursday) 8:30-11:00 AM
• Contois Auditorium

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