STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of the COPS Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrant Program Grant (Federal Award ID. No. 2020-CKWX-0011, CFDA No. 16.710) in the amount of $100,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the purpose to reduce group violent crime in accordance with the Dallas Police Department 2020 violent crime reduction plan for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in the COPS CPD Microgrant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in the COPS CPD Microgrant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $100,000.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
This grant allows for the City to hire a program manager to coordinate the violence interrupter crime reduction strategy, and additional money to evaluate the success of the program through a 3rd entity. Violence interruption programs include activities such as partnering with community leaders, other law enforcement agencies, and using social services provided by the City and outside partners. This community-based program confronts violent offenders and provides clear and concise consequences of actions, offers a moral voice through leadership and coaching in the community, and offers help through social services. The National Network for Safe Communities has expressed their support of the City of Dallas implementing this program and have designated a contact person to be available for technical assistance.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
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