STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: August 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the FY 2024 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Byrne Discretionary Grant Program (Federal Award ID No. (TBD), Grant No. (TBD) , Assistance Listing No. (TBD)) from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 (CAA) (Public Law No. 118-42) in the amount of $500,000.00 for the procurement and acquisition of Dallas Police Department Investigation Software for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in the FY 2024 CAA BJA OJP Byrne Discretionary Grant Program Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in the FY 2024 CAA BJA OJP Byrne Discretionary Grant Program Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with the DOJ and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $500,000.00 - Financing: FY 2024 CAA BJA OJP Byrne Discretionary Grant Program Fund
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BACKGROUND
This funding is provided through an Earmark award to Dallas Police Department (DPD) FY24 Community Project Funding submissions. The request was submitted by Congressman Colin Allred on behalf of DPD and officially funded in March 2024 as part of a six-bill spending package signed into law by President Joe Biden.
This grant provides DPD with $500,000.00 for software to allow officers and detectives to analyze gaming sites, social media, and dark web chats for violence, hate, and other crimes. The start of violent actions begins online in most cases, and many of these crimes target the most vulnerable members of the community. The funding provided will assist DPD in their investigations.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
FY 2024 CAA BJA OJP Byrne Discretionary Grant Program Fund |
$0.00 |
$250,000.00 |
$250,000.00 |