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UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY NEW YORK FIELD OFFICE INSPECTION VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN PCOR QUESTIONNAIRE PCOR: SSA Inspection Period: 10/16/2019 — 10/25/2019 Review Period: 01/07/2018 - 07/06/2019 The PCOR Questionnaire is designed to provide the Field Office with an opportunity to expand on the Program information provided in the Request for Information (RFI). (U//FOUO) Strategy Development (TRP, Resource Allocation, & FOSP): Ql. Describe the field office's TRP process. As a PCOR, what specifically was your role? Provide any specific examples of decisions you made or direction you provided throughout the process. (U//FOUO) The TRP process at NYO was a collaborative effort between Intel and ops. Prior to the official TRP session, the ASAC addressed the TRP during his bi-weekly management meetings. Specifically, he discussed the TRP process, led discussions of preliminary assessments as to the existing threat picture and potential banding modifications, and he set forth his expectations (that each PCOR brief their respective threats during the official TRP session and that all SSAs were mandated to attend) of each SSA. As needed, the ASAC also engaged the SSAs in one on one meetings to ensure banding decisions were based on the mutual perspectives of Intelligence and Operations personnel. (U//FOUO) The VCAC PCOR has been responsible for maintaining awareness and enhancing the state of the program throughout the year. With the expertise obtained through day-to-day operations, coordination with our task force partners and NY intelligence components, the VCAC PCOR developed an effective strategy to address the variety of violent crimes against children violations in the NY AOR. During the TRP process, the VCAC PCOR presented the strategy and justification that resulted in robust discussions as well as addressed all EM questions. For both FY18 and FY19, sufficient justification was articulated to maintain the VCAC program as a Band II threat. Q2. Provide up to five of the most significant intelligence and operational documents utilized to generate the Depth of Review discussion and appropriately band Program threats during the TRP. Describe how each was used to prioritize threats. 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Al r 1017. nxir UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 6 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174607 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 7 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174608 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 8 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174609 n a r a UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 9 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174610 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Task Force (U/fFOUO) Most VCAC matters, and all Child Sex Trafficking and HT matters worked by C-20 were considered and were worked as task force matters within the NY CEHTTF. The task force has one full time NYPD lieutenant and six full time NYPD detectives, and one NYPD detective is on TDY to the task force. The task force also has one part time investigator from the NYC Department of Corrections embedded on the squad. The Long Island RA has two full time SCPD detectives on its CEHTTF task force. The C-20 CEHTTF has also routinely worked joint cases/operations with the NYPD Computer Crimes Squad, NYPD Special Victims Squads, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Youth Services Unit. Field operations to include arrests, searches, proactive undercover matters, include and are enhanced by the participation of our task force partners. UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 10 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174611 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (U//FOUO) The NY CEHTTF's statistical accomplishments for its first year in existence (FY '18) included the following: human trafficking arrests increased 75%, indictments/information increased 91%, and disruptions increased 500%. (U//FOUO) 31E-NY-3027571, EPSTEIN, JEFFREY; CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING: This case has required a surge in investigative resources and has received significant, worldwide media attention. An investigation out of the Southern District of New York regarding the sexual exploitation of several minor victims at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein. Minors had been invited into his residences, one of which was located in Manhattan, and were paid to provide massages to him which turned sexual in nature. Epstein paid the minors $200 and up and wanted them to recruit other minors to engage in similar activity. Epstein would have assistants in set up the appointments. In 2008, Epstein pled guilty in state court in Palm Beach, FL for one count of solicitation of prostitution and one count of solicitation of prostitution with a minor under the age of 18. Epstein served 13 months in prison and was forced to register as a sex offender. Epstein was indicted for 18 USC 1591 and 18 USC 371 in the SDNY and was arrested at Tederboro Airport in New Jersey following a trip to Paris. Two search warrants were executed at Epstein's residence at 9 East 71st Street, New York, New York and several items were seized, including images of child erotica, computers, digital media, and electronic devices. Victim interviews continue and have been ongoing throughout the inspection period. UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 11 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174612 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 12 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174613 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 13 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174614 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (U/fFOUO) The Innocence Lost National Initiative (ILNI) was initiated to address the growing problem of children being recruited into prostitution. This initiative was supported by the Department of Justice Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (DOJ/CEOS) and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The goal of the initiative was to launch child sex trafficking investigations targeting pimps for prosecution, and to identify and recover child victims. There are 78 Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Forces (CEHTTF) throughout the country, which were created to support the ILNI. NY maintains a robust and effective CEHTTF in support of the VCAC Program. The NY VCAC Program sup orted the ILNI through proactive investigations (31E-NY-3027571, EPSTEIN, JEFFREY; UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 14 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174615 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 15 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174616 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 16 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174617 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 17 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174618 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 18 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174619 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 19 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174620 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 20 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174621 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 21 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174622 _112•ICI_ASSIFIED2 FOR OFFICIAL 'NE Q29. Given year-end performance calls are made by FBIHQ PMs based on a variety of metrics to include Program Measures, what steps did you take throughout the rating year to ensure your Program is Accomplishing the Mission (or High Performing)? (U/fFOUO) In FY18, the NY VCAC and HT threats were both rated "High Performing" during the year-end FOSP evaluations. In FY 19, the VCAC and HT threats were both "on-track" during mid-year FOSP evaluations with "High Performing" ratings for quality of work and impact on the threat. (U//FOUO) The NY PCOR was proactive in ensuring the NY VCAC Program was aligned with the goals and objectives of the VCAC Unit in FBIHQ. The PCOR made sure to engage the PM for the North Atlantic Region in regular dialog to keep VCAC Unit updated on the most significant case developments. The NY VCAC Program was aligned with the investigative priorities set by the VCAC Unit and made sure to address all aspects of the VCAC threat with large, im actful investigations. The NY VCAC Program addressed (31E-NY-3027571, EPSTEIN, JEFFREY; UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 22 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174623 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 23 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174624 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 24 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174625 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Q34. Explain over/under burn and explain if resources were not aligned with Band I-III threats. Explain any surge of resources to or from the Program. (U/fFOUO) During the inspection period the NY VCAC Program had an agent FSL of 15 with a slight over burn of .029 (15.029). Resources were aligned with the Band II VCAC threat and the Band III HT threat. The over burn was likely a result of a surge in resources needed for the two large-scale VCAC investigations, Hard- Knock and Jeffrey Epstein. Additionally, SA returned to the squad at the end of the inspection period after serving as the Temporary SSA, resulting in more agent TURK towards VCAC matters. UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 25 of 25 PCOR Questionnaire - Version 5.0 as of 09/01/2018 EFTA00174626