Title
Resolution Approving the City of Hampton, Virgina's Acceptance and Appropriation of the FY2018 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BAJ)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The Office of Justice Programs has awarded the City of Hampton Police Division grant funding for 2018 in the amount of $49,340.00 in federal funds. The grant is awarded anually by the federal government based upon a locality's population and crime statistics. These funds allow each designated locality to support law enforcement operational needs by allowing the purchase of additional equipment, supplies, training, and more. The intended use of these funds by the Hampton Police Division is to: 1.) Procure forensic evidence tables and crime scene canopy tents for the preservation and integrity of evidence. 2.) Procure a Utility Task Vehicle for the Police Division Range to replace an aging golf cart utilized for maneuvering heavy training equipment and transporting training aids from storage to training sites. When needed, the UTV will also be employed to help with community outreach efforts during City events and in support of mutual aid requests for situations like search and rescue (SAR). 3.) Procure optics scopes, helmet lights, and rapid application tourniquets.
Discussion:
The City of Hampton (Virginia) Police Division is seeking to utilize the funding awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FFY2018 Local Solicitation to purchase equipment for our organization that will replace aging, non-serviceable division-issued equipment. Additionally, this funding will add much needed equipment to aid our organization in continuing efforts to reduce gun violence and improve the quality of life for citizens, visitors, and businesses alike. Due to fiscal constraints, the City of Hampton Police Division’s current operating budget has not allowed for funding of these items.
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