Expand DPD's Crime Gun Intelligence to address increased firearm violence in identified areas and improve clearance rates of fatal and non-fatal shootings while also preventing future firearm violence

The Detroit Police Department (DPD)will expand its National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and Detroit Crime Gun Intelligence Center (DCGIC) that has proven successful at establishing potential links, also known as ‘Leads’, between multiple crime scenes where the same firearm was used. Detroit Police Department NIBIN Leads are currently being used by local (DPD), State and Federal Law Enforcement agencies to assist in the investigation of multiple shooting incidents.

DPD seeks funds to enhance the tactical and strategic capabilities of DCGIC to prevent firearm violence and enhance case clearance rates, targeting places where fatal and nonfatal shootings have increased. Funds will be used to optimize its NIBIN capacity, increase its investigative capacity by adding a detective to its team, and proactively leverage NIBIN-based intelligence to identify patterns and deploy resources to prevent incidents before they occur.  Additionally, DPD will partner with Wayne State University and will prepare a final report on the program’s implementation and impact on firearm violence and clearance rates.