Sex Offenses
84 offenses Forcible, Other Other Forcible sex offenses decreased 8.7% from 92 offens- es in the Fourth Quarter of 2019 to 84 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2020.
106 offenses Forcible Rape Forcible Rape offenses increased 1.0% from 105
3 offenses Non - forcible There was no percent change of non - forcible offenses. There were 3 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2020 and 3 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2019.
offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2019 to 106 offenses in the Fourth Quarter of 2020.
Approximately 87% were known offender - related. Approximately 61% of all victims were 17 years of age or under.
Approximately 92% of all victims were 17 years of age or under. Includes sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling.
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Majority of offenses are considered statutory rape, which is defined as nonforci- ble sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
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The Sex Crimes Unit continues the investigative process with the goal of bringing all perpetrators to justice.
Special Victims Section
Number of cases as- signed to the Crimes Against Children Unit decreased 8.5% Number of cases as- signed to the Domes- tic Violence Unit in- creased 11.0% Number of cases as- signed to the Sex Crimes Unit decreased 9.1%
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October - December 2020 October - December 2019
193
Decreased 8.5%
Crimes Against Children Unit
211
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1,551
Domestic Violence Unit
Increased 11.0%
1,397
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Sex Crimes Unit
Decreased 9.1%
66
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Sex Crimes Unit The Sex Crimes Unit investigates sexual assault cases, indecent exposures, public lewdness, im- proper photography, injury to the elderly in care facilities, stalking, and any other crime of a sexual nature involving adults of 17 years old and older.
Crimes Against Children Unit The Crimes Against Children Unit investigates abuse and sexual abuse of children under 17 & homicides of children under the age of six.
Domestic Violence Unit The Domestic Violence Unit in- vestigates incidents of domestic violence in partnership with the various agencies collocated un- der the One Safe Place umbrella (Tarrant County ’ s Family Justice Center).
Special Victims Support The Sex Crimes Unit and the Victim Assistance Section work with patrol officers, hold community meetings, and provide presentations to local colleges on ways to prevent sexual assault. The Sex Crimes Unit along with TCU officials conduct information - exchange meetings to encourage discussion on ways to reduce the likeli- hood of becoming a victim. The Victim Assistance Section continues to provide support services to victims of reported sexual assaults. Cold Case Sexual Assault Detectives have been successful in solving older cases in- volving multiple victims using DNA from incarcerated individuals.
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