Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Port St. Lucie Police Department to Apply for BJA FY 2021 BWC Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies Grant
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Submitted By: John A. Bolduc, Chief of Police
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Mission to be financially responsible.
Executive Summary (General Business): The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) is seeking approval from City Council to apply for the BJA FY21 Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies grant application. PSLPD intends to apply for funding totaling $592,000 in implement a broad-based BWC program within its agency. The grant covers the project period of three years, starting October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2024.
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Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council permits the PSLPD to apply for the BJA FY21 BWC grant application that totals $592,000 in funding for implementation of a broad-scale BWC program for the agency.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and authorizes the PSLPD to apply for the BJA FY21 BWC grant application.
2. Move that the Council not approve the request and provide feedback.
Background: On May 28, 2021, the Port St. Lucie Police Department received an email notification alerting the agency of a competitive Body-Worn Camera grant funding opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The police department is requesting to apply for the grant, with a due date of July 12, 2021 for Grants.gov submittal.
Issues/Analysis: The PSLPD intends to apply for the three-year Federal BJA Body-Worn Camera (BWC) grant to begin this program on a broad-scale basis to ensure all sworn personnel are outfitted with a BWC. The grant only covers a maximum cost of $2,000 per officer, equating to a total estimated cost of $592,000 over the three years. The estimate accounts for sworn staff i...
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