STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: March 27, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a contract from the Safe City Commission dba One Safe Place for the Project Safe Neighborhood Grant Program (Grant/Contract No. 15PBJA-22-GG-00833-GUNP) in the amount of $51,000.00 for the purpose of equipping vehicles used by officers for intelligence gathering operations for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $51,000.00 in the Project Safe Neighborhood Grant Program FY24 Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $51,000.00 in the Project Safe Neighborhood Grant Program FY24 Fund; and (4) execution of the contract with Safe City Commission dba One Safe Place and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $51,000.00 - Financing: Project Safe Neighborhood Grant Program FY24 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This item will help the Dallas Police Department (DPD) Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) task force to equip their vehicles which are used to create intelligence folders about specific locations within the jurisdiction. These intelligence folders contain information such as known gang affiliations, narcotics and arrest history, and specific individuals that frequent the location. The PSN utilizes the Real Time Crime Center, Video One, and social media information obtained through warrants to identify specific offenders. Utilizing the technology and intelligence folders, DPD PSN has been successful in ensuring offenders are prosecuted to the appropriate sanctions.
These vehicles with the right equipment are imperative in covertly observing dangerous felons and repeat offenders including violent gang members, homicide suspects, aggravated robbery suspects and shooting suspects. The information received from intel with this equipment in vehicles will give law enforcement an advantage without alerting the criminal element to the presence of law enforcement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Public Safety Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on March 5, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12726026&GUID=0F9065E0-91D0-484C-B203-23A6E2AE03CC>
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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Project Safe Neighborhood Grant Program FY 24 Fund |
$25,500.00 |
$25,500.00 |
$0.00 |