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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 <br />TITLE: APPROVED <br />PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ❑ As Recommended <br />CLASSIFICATION AND ❑ As Amended <br />COMPENSATION PLAN ❑ Ordinance on Reading <br />ElOrdinance on 2 nd Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />fla FILE NUMBER <br />CIT MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Adopt a resolution that amends the City's Basic Classification and <br />Compensation plan (No. 82-110) to create one part-time classification <br />title. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Police Department homicide unit currently maintains over 500 <br />open and unsolved homicide cases, several dating back to the 1960's. Due <br />to advances in forensic science technology, including DNA, fingerprint <br />analysis and firearms examination, many of these cases potentially contain <br />evidence that could identify a suspect. To effectively work these cases, <br />experienced investigators must dedicate a substantial amount of time <br />reviewing each individual case to identify evidence and determine if it is <br />suitable for modern forensic examination. <br />Although one full-time homicide detective works specifically with cold <br />cases, no further resources are currently available to assign to this area <br />as it would remove necessary personnel from the investigations of current <br />homicides. Therefore, the Police Chief is proposing the creation of a <br />part-time classification titled Cold Case Investigator. These part-time <br />investigators would perform a systematic analysis and prioritization of <br />cases potentially containing evidence, which could bring a cold case to a <br />successful conclusion. <br />55D-1 <br />