Why is This Important?

This rate indicates the ability of the Investigations Section to see cases through to their conclusion. It helps determine performance as well as resource needs.

What Does It Mean?

In Q1 2026, the Investigations Section of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office was assigned 661 total cases. This includes all priority levels. Of the 661 cases assigned, 563 cases were closed. Closed cases can be filed with the District Attorney’s Office, deactivated, or otherwise resolved. This puts the case clearance rate at 85.17% for Q1 2026, presenting a green status for the overall measure.

Definition

This measure tracks the percentage of cases assigned to the Investigations Section that were closed (filed, deactivated, or otherwise resolved) compared to the total number of cases assigned during the same time period. Results are categorized by priority level (e.g., Priority A cases include high-priority incidents such as homicide, felony assault, and in-custody cases).