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MEMORANDUM
June 11, 2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2007 Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) Application
Chief of Police, Kim Wadding is recommending the City of Dubuque apply for $53,747
from the Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant program allowing the department to
obtain overtime funds, equipment, and supplies for various prevention and enforcement
activities. No local match is required.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kim B. Wadding, Polic Chief
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Date: June 4, 2007
To: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
From: Kim B. Wadding
Police Chief
MEMORANDUM
Re: 2007 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council consideration for the
approval of the 2007 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application. The grant is for
$53,747 and requires no cash match. The grant period is for four years beginning
August 1, 2007 to July 31, 2011.
BACKGROUND:
For the past years, the police department has participated with the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant allowing the department to obtain overtime funds,
equipment, and supplies for various prevention and enforcement activities. Again this
year, the 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
provides federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds
support all components of the criminal justice system, fro multijurisdictional drug and
gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic vole ce programs, courts,
corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing it~'itiatives.
The purpose of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant is to assist local
units of government with grant funds for local initiatives, technical assistance, training,
personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for
criminal justice for any one or more of the following purpose areas:
• Law Enforcement Programs
• Prosecution and Court Programs
• Prevention and Education Programs
• Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
• Drug Treatment Programs
• Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
DISCUSSION:
In consideration of the purpose areas, the Dubuque Police 2007 Justice Assistance
Grant application requests funds for six key law enforcement components:
A) Dubuque Drug Task Force -Providing overtime funds for the Dubuque Drug
Task Force for use in the identification, investigation, apprehension, and
prosecution of illegal drug distributors, manufacturers, and users.
B) Territory Accountability Design Initiatives -Providing overtime funds for
Special Project Enforcement Teams for the enforcement and apprehension
related to various crime spree efforts. These special "task force" enforcement
teams are formed tactically to suppress crime sprees related to area burglaries,
robberies, identity thefts, organized shoplifting, alcohol, financial crimes, and
other organized joint criminal behaviors.
C) Police Tactical Response -Providing overtime funds for Special Weapons
response for barricaded subjects, hostage situations, and critical incidence
response to industry, business and school situations. Additionally, these funds
are used to purchase special equipment related to these rapid responses.
D) Community Oriented Policing Initiative -Providing funds for the purchase of
two environmentally-friendly Segwayttyo-wheeled electric personal transporters
for use by police officers in the downtown, bike trails, Port of Dubuque River
Walk and other festival and special event areas of the city where motor vehicle
traffic is restricted or congested.
E) Community Service Student Liaison (CSSL) Project -Providing special
student intern funds for two students to work through the school year with the
department on prevention, research, and non-emergency enforcement and
support services projects.
F) Citizen Police Academy -Providing overtime funds for instructors and funds for
supplies and materials.
Attached is the written grant application narrative and budget information detailing the
above six components.
RECOMMENDATION:
The 2007 Justice Assistance Grant provides the police department with funds to support
the six listed law enforcement initiatives. I recommend City Council consideration to
approve the 2007 Justice Assistance Grant application and submit the application by
the due date of July 2, 2007.
ACTION REQUESTED:
We request City Council consideration and approval of the 2007 Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) application to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice Programs by
July 2, 2007 in the amount of $53,747.
Cc: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk
City of Dubuque and Dubuque County
2007 Law Enforcement and Prevention
Project
SUMMARY:
The City of Dubuque and Dubuque County 2007 Law Enforcement and Prevention
Project consists of six components with the mission to assist local law enforcement with
its enforcement, intervention and prevention efforts. The six components include:
A) Dubuque Drug Task Force -Providing overtime funds for the Dubuque Drug Task
Force for use in the identification, investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of
illegal drug distributors, manufacturers, and users.
B) Territory Accountability Design Initiatives -Providing overtime funds for Special
Project Enforcement Teams for the enforcement and apprehension related to
various crime spree efforts. These special "task force" enforcement teams are
formed tactically to suppress crime sprees related to area burglaries, robberies,
identity thefts, organized shoplifting, alcohol, financial crimes, and other organized
joint criminal behaviors.
C) Police Tactical Response -Providing overtime funds for Special Weapons response
for barricaded subjects, hostage situations, and critical incidence response to
industry, business and school situations. Additionally, these funds are used to
purchase special equipment related to these rapid responses.
D) Community Oriented Policing -Providing funds for the purchase of two environ-
mentally-friendly Segway two-wheeled electric personal transporters for use by
police officers in the downtown, bike trails, Port of Dubuque River Walk and other
festival and special event areas of the city where motor vehicle traffic is restricted or
congested.
E) Community Services Student Liaison (CSSL) Project -Providing special student
intern funds for students to work through the school year with the department on
prevention, research, and non-emergency intervention and enforcement support
services projects.
F) Citizen Police Academy -Providing overtime funds for instructors and funds for
supplies and materials for the 13-week instruction.
PROBLEM STATEMENT/NEEDS ASSESSMENT:
A) Dubuque Drug Task Force -Providing overtime funds for the Dubuque Drug
Task Force for use in the identification, investigation, apprehension, and
prosecution of illegal drug distributors, manufacturers, and users.
The City of Dubuque and Dubuque County Law Enforcement and Prevention Project
allows additional staff hours to key enforcement areas. The Dubuque Drug Task Force
is a combined group of law enforcement officers from the Dubuque County Sheriff's
Office and the Dubuque Police Department. Over the last year, Dubuque County has
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continued to initiate a number of investigations related to illegal drug distribution. This
creates a consistent and continuous strain on current resources. The grant application
allows overtime funds for task force officers to continue their investigations past regular
duty hours.
B) Territory Accountability Design Initiatives -Providing overtime funds for
Special Project Enforcement Teams for the enforcement and apprehension
related to various crime spree efforts. These special "task force" enforcement
teams are formed tactically to suppress crime sprees related to area burglaries,
robberies, identity thefts, organized shoplifting, alcohol, financial crimes, and
other organized joint criminal behaviors.
Currently the Dubuque Police Department has implemented the Territory Accountability
Design (TAD). The Territory Accountability Design uses up-to-date crime analysis to
identify and attack ongoing crime patterns and trends. The Territory Accountability
Design originates from the department's patrol division and consists of seven patrol
territories with each patrol Lieutenant responsible for an individual territory. Each
month the Territory Lieutenant captures and reviews the Territory Monthly Summary
and submits the report to the District Patrol Captain. The Territory Monthly Summary
contains monthly statistics with recommendations for follow up action. Each District
Patrol Captain is responsible to oversee each assigned Territory Lieutenant. As crime
patterns and/or safety concerns emerge, the Territory Lieutenant addresses the
concerns with the District Patrol Captain. In consultation, extra resources are applied
beyond the daily assignments through the allocation of overtime resources through a
Special Operations request. This may include: the use of drug task force officers,
canine, investigative teams, or any other police resource used to address the issue.
To record and document, the Territory Lieutenant completes the Special Operation
request outlining the concern, what resources are to be used, the budget impact and
the anticipated result. Once the Special Operation request is completed, it is submitted
for approval. A Special Operation consists of three or more officers engaged in an
activity lasting three or more hours focused toward an identified concern (drug traffic,
assaults, disturbances, traffic congestion, robberies, burglaries, thefts, etc.). A Special
Operation is coordinated and supervised by a rank of Lieutenant or above.
To assist and strengthen coordination, the Community Oriented Policing (COP) Captain
coordinates and assists the Territory Lieutenants and District Patrol Captains regarding
ongoing community policing tactics and strategies and assists with any follow up
meetings with neighbors, neighborhood groups, business leaders, school officials, and
anyone else involved or potentially affected by the ongoing concerns and Special
Operations. As an operational cornerstone, the Territory Accountability Design
empowers and encourages cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships both within and
outside the department.
C) Police Tactical Response -Providing overtime funds for Special Weapons
response for barricaded subjects, hostage situations, and critical incidence
response to industry, business and school situations. Additionally, these funds
are used to purchase special equipment related to these rapid responses.
The City of Dubuque has a tactical response team comprised of patrol and investigative
officers trained in tactical response. Grant funding financially supports through
overtime funds team call-out for high-risk situations and tactical response. As this team
grows, grant funding allows the addition of specialized equipment for this team.
D) Community Oriented Policing -Providing funds for the purchase of two
environmentally-friendly two-wheeled electric personal transporters for use by
police officers in the downtown, bike trails, Port of Dubuque River Walk and
festival and special event areas of the city where motor vehicle traffic is restricted
or congested.
The City of Dubuque is Iowa's oldest city and the eighth largest city in Iowa with a
population of 57,686. The City of Dubuque was established in 1833 on the bluffs of the
Mississippi River. This historic city features unique architecture and panoramic city
views creating a festive atmosphere to host a variety of annual festivals and special
events attracting millions of visitors.
With the revitalizations and resurgence of the downtown entertainment district and the
188 million dollar expansion for the Port of Dubuque with more planned development
underway coupled with the population density of the downtown
area, police presence and visibility continues to be vital strategy in
ensuring a continued safe environment.
The police department, in addition to regular patrol territories, has
two Community Oriented Policing neighborhoods with each having
a dedicated two-officer Community Policing (COPS) team. The
introduction of the highly visible environmentally-friendly police
package two-wheeled electric personal transporters (Segways) in
conjunction with bicycle patrols enables the department to amplify
an open and visible police presence while increasing the mobility to
move quickly and proficiently throughout the downtown, bike trails,
non-motorized and congested areas.
river walk, and other
E) Community Services Student Liaison (CSSL) Project -Providing special
student intern funds for students to work through the school year with the
department on prevention, research, and non-emergency intervention and
enforcement support services projects.
The police department is involved in a number of specialized and prevention projects
not necessarily requiring a sworn police officer. These projects involve traffic safety
studies, pawn shop data collections, improper or restricted parking concerns, street
storage of disabled and/or abandoned vehicles, and traffic control and direction.
With the City of Dubuque having four colleges within the city and several within the tri-
state area containing.Criminal Justice programs, our purpose is to create a learning tool
for eligible CSSL candidates to experience local law enforcement while allowing the
department to complement its non-sworn resources. The funds requested supports two
CSSL candidates for nine months at 15 hours per week. Additionally, the CSL project
helps to recruit and attract future police applicants.
~ Citizen Police Academy -Providing overtime funds for instructors and funds
for supplies and materials for the 13-week instruction.
Prevention activities include an annual Citizen's Police Academy (CPA) for citizens to
experience a 13-week program of how police operations function. The grant funds class
supplies and materials along with overtime funds for instructors.
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1. PERSONNEL SERVICES
Item Quantity Description Single Total Cost
Cost
A 180 Overtime Hours for Drug Task Force Officers for the $34.65 $6,237
Hours investigation of crimes related to illegal drug per hour
enforcement.
B 180 Overtime Hours for Special Enforcement Teams for $34.65 $6,237
Hours Crime Spree Task Forces (burglaries, robberies, etc.) per hour
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170 Two -Non-Sworn CSSL (Community Services $10.00 $11,700
, Student Liaison) Prevention and Enforcement Project
Hours per hour
D 108 Overtime Hours for Citizen Police Academy Instructors. $34.65 $3,742
Hours per hour
SUBTOTAL -- Personnel Services $27,916
2. CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
Item Description Single
Cost Total Cost
A Citizen Police Academy Promotional materials: brochures, shirts,
plaques, instructional books and materials. $2,300 $2,300
SUBTOTAL -- Supplies & Materials $ 2,300
3. SPECIAL TACTICS SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
Item Description Single
Cost Total Cost
A Protective and Specialized Clothing $1,531 $1,531
B Special Weapons and Associated Equipment & Supplies $5,000 $5,000
C Two - Segway Two-wheeled Electric Scooters $8,500 $17,000
SUBTOTAL -- Special Supplies & Equipment $23,531
TOTAL CRA~IT REQUEST
$53,747
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