INVESTIGATIONS & SECURITY
Allegation Reviews
S4 Specialists will review allegations of criminal activity, misconduct, fraud, or program violations and identify investigative or enforcement options.These brief reviews are generally conducted via telephone, video chat, or email.
Comprehensive Case Analysis
S4 Specialists will conduct an in-depth analysis of an incident or issue. This will include a review of relevant documentation and evidence as well as the use of some remote investigative tools. A final report will be provided which includes available options for enforcement.
Investigative Services
S4 Specialists will conduct a complete and comprehensive investigation.This may include surveillance, obtaining and reviewing records, and conducting interviews of witnesses and suspects.Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the client will be provided with options for any available enforcement.S4 Specialists can then facilitate the determined enforcement option(s).
Coordination with Law Enforcement
S4 Specialists will initiate and foster communication between local, state, or Federal law enforcement agencies and the client.This can be for an individual matter or to develop long term cooperative efforts.
Referral for Prosecution, Civil, or Administration Action
S4 Specialists will put together a package for presentation to the appropriate enforcement authority on behalf of the client.This may include meeting with State or Federal Prosecutors, Client Attorneys, or Court Officers.
Hearing / Trial Preparation
S4 Specialists will assist the client in preparing a matter for criminal or civil trial or administrative hearings. This includes witness preparation, transport, or security, subpoena service, and the development of audio or visual presentations.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
CPTED is a pro-active crime prevention strategy utilized by law enforcement agencies, planners, architects, security professionals and everyday citizens.CPTED is common sense.It operates on the belief that the proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime and an improvement of the quality of life for your employees and patrons.
The goal of CPTED is to reduce opportunities for crime that may be inherent in the design of the external and internal areas of your business.Applying CPTED starts by asking what are the designated purposes of spaces, how are space defined, and how well does the physical design support the intended function?Only then, can effective design or problem solving begin.
A CPTED review is a comprehensive analysis of the entire property utilizing security and law enforcement expertise to identify potential hazards and security weaknesses.If requested, S4’s CPTED review can include an analysis of potential technology or equipment most suitable for the HHAs particular requirements.
Housing Enforcement Physical Planning Review
Much like CPTED, HEPPR is a pro-active strategy designed specifically for Public Housing Authorities.The process involves a complete review of a property to identify options to deter or detect fraud and criminal activity program violations within government housing programs.S4 staff will conduct a comprehensive analysis of each site to include the buildings, barriers, open spaces, and other factors.They will then determine options for the modification of such features, or the application of technology can be utilized by the PHA to combat fraud within the specific housing program.
A HEPPR is designed to facilitate the proper design and effective use of the existing structures and potential changes to identify and gather evidence of unreported income and undisclosed tenants / household members.The review will identify overt practices that can act as a deterrent for tenant fraud.It will also utilize covert options which to gather evidence of violations intentionally concealed from the more visible or overt deterrents.
The goal of HEPPR is to provide the HHA with the knowledge and evidence to make a fully informed decision on how to proceed with potential program violation enforcement actions.A HEPPR can be combined with other S4 services to ensure the HHA can best utilize the report’s findings and resulting information and evidence.