STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: December 9, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of the State of Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Grant (Grant No. 2745107) from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $403,415.68 to provide for one-year funding for the salaries and fringe benefits of two detectives and one police research specialist, to fund training, direct operating expenses and use of overtime to address the growing problem of technology-facilitated child abuse and exploitation for the period September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $403,415.68 in the State Internet Crimes Against Children Grant FY21 Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $403,415.68 in the State Internet Crimes Against Children Grant FY21 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division - Not to exceed $403,415.68 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
Increases in internet-based crimes against children continue to be a serious concern across the nation and within the City of Dallas. These offenses pertain to children ranging in age from newborn to 17 years old who are victims of internet and/or technology facilitated crimes. The State of Texas Internet Crimes Against Children grant allows the City to supplement current efforts by funding staff to investigate and research these crimes. The grant funded positions are part of a larger team working together to solve and eliminate internet crimes and trafficking against children.
The 2020-2021 State of Texas Internet Crimes A...
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