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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProgram Narrative-Attachment 12009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FY 2009 LOCAL SOLICITATION Program Narrative — Attachment I This proposal, submitted by the City of Miami Police Department (MPD), supports the legislative intent and operational objectives of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2009 Local Solicitation. Funds provided by JAG will allow the MPD to implement three projects following the guidelines of the following purpose areas: • Law Enforcement Programs; and • Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs Over the next four years the Miami Police Department will be implementing and expanding the following three projects: 1. Hiring of Civilian Personnel; 2. Technology Acquisition and Equipment Improvement; and the 3. Addition of Canine (K9) Dogs. The projects will expand and improve the operations of MPD; enabling the Department to provide better services to the city of Miami residents and visitors. In order to accomplish this daunting task, it has become increasingly apparent that there must be sufficient resources to support Officers. Resources such as support staff, cutting edge technology and dogs are critical to the success of apprehending and convicting violent and non-violent offenders. As of 2003, Miami was the fifth poorest major City in the nation (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey). In May of 2009, the City of Miami had an unemployment rate of 9.4%. Also disturbing, the City of Miami is the 3�d most dangerous City in the nation 1 (http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=19959696). In 2008, Miami had 63 homicides, 42 forcible rapes, 2,415 robberies, 3,151 aggravated assaults, 4,941 burglaries, 13,591 larcenies and 3,666 motor vehicle thefts. As of May 2008, Miami had 33 homicides this year to date (20 unsolved), representing an increase of 50% by May of 2009. Historically, studies have shown a correlation between poverty, unemployment and crime (http://economics.fundamentalfinance.com/povertycrime.php). As crime rates rise, many Police agencies find themselves without fundamental resources to reduce and prevent crime. It is imperative that Police Officers on the front line have the tools necessary to arrest and detain offenders, reducing the number of criminals free to commit more crimes. To enable Police Officers to be more available to keep up with and counter the increase in crime as a direct result of the current economic climate and resulting chronic unemployment, MPD will: • Hire an Accountant I for the Budget Unit who will maintain the extensive reporting and accurate record keeping required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants MPD has applied for which include the Edward Byrne Competitive Grant, Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and the COPS Universal Hiring Grant. • Provide every sworn and civilian MPD employee with technology and equipment that will facilitate and improve their performance on an everyday basis. The acquisition of new computers and software technology will provide employees of the MPD with state of the art equipment that will assist with their law enforcement efforts while improving work conditions. • Provide support to the Miami Police Department Canine (K9) Unit by acquiring four trained and healthy dogs. 2 PROJECT 1: HIRING CIVILIAN PERSONNEL PROJECT The Miami Police Department took advantage of the opportunities offered by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and applied for several funding opportunities which goals were the creation of jobs in order to make law enforcement more available on the streets in an effort to reduce and prevent crime. As a result of the stringent reporting requirements for transparency, MPD will hire an Accountant dedicated to oversee all recovery grant projects. PROJECT 2: TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT One of the biggest challenges for the MPD is providing police officers and support personnel with adequate resources to perform their duties. MPD has allocated over $300,000 of this funding for acquiring and upgrading both hardware and software technology. The purchase of state of the art technology will provide sworn and civilian personnel with the ability to be more effective and efficient and will ultimately result in our law enforcement personnel's capability to reduce and/or prevent crime. This funding will allow MPD to replace the outdated and limited equipment used by employees as well as update the fleet of police vehicles with more current technology. The upgrade and addition of technology to every sworn and civilian employee of the Miami Police Department (MPD) will improve productivity and increase the accuracy and speed in which vital information is obtained. 3 PROJECT 3: ADDITION OF CANINE (K9) DOGS PROJECT The Canine (K9) Unit for the Miami Police Department (MPD) has 13 budgeted positions for K9 Officers and only 1 I canine partners, two of which will be retired soon. MPD is requesting two dual purpose dogs with the capability to sniff out bombs and narcotics and two single purpose dogs that specialize in one or the other of these areas. These dogs will be utilized to assist K9 officers in their daily patrol activities including the search and apprehension of suspects. K9 dogs are required to have the following qualities; obedience, criminal apprehension (courage, chase with a bite, guard, recall, gunfire apprehension, handler protection, building search) and hunt drive. Explosive detection includes; C-4, Smokeless powder, Black powder, TNT, RDX, A-5, etc. Narcotics detection includes; Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine, MDMA and Marijuana. The addition of these dogs to the K9 unit will enhance MPD's strategy to strengthen existing detection, apprehension and protection efforts which will subsequently decrease or prevent crime. COORDINATED EFFORTS Funding from the U.S. Department of Justice will greatly assist in the investigatory and prosecutorial efforts of law enforcement in the City of Miami with national crime fighting implications that extend well beyond South Florida. In particular, MPD has applied for: • COPS FY 2009 Technology Program to incorporate digital cameras, memory card readers and a digital photographic laboratory system which will replace the antiquated film technology that is currently in use. • COPS Hiring Recovery Grant to hire 75 Police Officers to be assigned to one of Miami's thirteen Neighborhood Enhancement Team offices. These teams will focus on problem solving through 11 attainable and measurable goals and objectives that are driven by crime statistics and patterns. Officers will also determine issues and concerns in their community through citizen participation and input. Officers will use their proactive patrol time to initiate creative strategies that ultimately reduce crime. • Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program to hire five Crime Scene Investigators, three Crime Analysts and 2 Information Technology Technicians to address the increased need to gather and analyze data and evidence; not only to solve individual crimes but also to forecast crime patterns to prevent, control and reduce violent crime. The IT Technicians will perform the highly specialized work of installing, administering and maintaining cutting edge technology. • 2009 Recovery Act, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program: Local Solicitation to hire 14 civilian staff; 2 Crime Analysts; 2 IT Technicians III; 1 Senior Staff Analyst; 1 Accountant; 3 Administrative Assistants; 3 Administrative Aides II and 2 Maintenance Mechanics to help staff the Miami Police College and Miami -Dade Public High School for Law Studies, Homeland Security and Forensic Sciences. This facility will be the first of its kind in the world. It will house the International Institute for Democratic Policing which will feature state of the art, multi-purpose classrooms and temporary living quarters for students from various countries. • Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science services provided by MPD's Crime Scene Investigations Unit. • Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program FY 2009 Competitive Grant Announcement in support of the MPD Gang Detail's efforts to deter and prevent delinquency, 5 youth violence and gang membership. MPD will implement three components of the G.R.E.A.T. program; Elementary School, Middle School and summer. As a result of JAG funding and other related Department of Justice funds, MPD will continue to coordinate efforts with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. In November of 2008, MPD's Office of Emergency Management/Homeland Security spearheaded the first regional Operation Transit Shield that included over two dozen federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to educate the community on the "Seven Signs of Terrorism". In December 2008, MPD partnered with the State Attorney's Office and implemented a pilot program called "Menace to Society", targeting drug dealers. The MPD Marine Patrol coordinated a comprehensive training program with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) which resulted in the model being used by FWC for a statewide initiative. Engaging residents, private and business members of the neighborhood is critical to the success of MPD. Established partnerships include the United States Attorney's Office, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, State Attorney's Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, City of Miami Office of the Mayor, Miami -Dade Mayor's Office, Miami -Dade Police Department, Miami -Dade County Public Schools, City of Miami Homeless Assistance Program, City of Miami Neighborhood Enhancement Team and residents of the City of Miami. The MPD Assistant Chief of Administration will coordinate all data collection with staff. This data will be compiled and submitted for performance monitoring as well as reviewed monthly to ensure that goals and objectives are being met. If data indicates a decrease in performance, staff will meet to review 0 strategies and propose solutions. Any changes to outcomes will be requested in compliance with program guidelines. Quantitative and qualitative information will be submitted in quarterly financial status and performance metrics reports and annual progress reports to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. If funded, these projects will positively impact MPD's ability to perform its responsibilities and commitment to its mission: "...to make our city a place where all people can live, work and visit safely without fear." PERFORMANCE MEASURES Activity OP/OC DS%SI Performance Indicator Data Reported Source Personnel OP SI Number of new FTEs funded Number of New FTEs Agency — - _ with JAG funds- - - -funded with JAG- - -Records - dollars during the reporting period Number of existing criminal justice personnel Total (a+b) Auto - calculated by PMT Percent (a/c) Auto - calculated by PMT Personnel OP SI Number of overtime hours Number of overtime Agency paid with JAG funds hours paid with JAG Records funds during the reporting period Total number of hours of overtime paid by all sources during the reporting period Percent (a/b) Auto - 7 calculated by PMT Personnel OC SI Percent of units that report Number of units that Agency improved efficiency report improved Records efficiency during the Assessments reporting period Total number of units that used JAG funds to hire new FTEs or for overtime hours Percent (a/b) Auto - calculated by PMT Personnel OC SI Percent of units the report Number of units that Agency increased program quality report increased Records program quality Assessments during the reporting period Total number of units that used JAG funds to hire new FTEs or for overtime hours Percent (a/b) Auto - calculated by -PMT - -PMT--Equipment Equipment OP SI Amount of funds expended on Amount of funds Agency equipment and/or supplies expended to purchase Records equipment and/or supplies during the reportingpperiod Equipment OP SI Types of equipment and/or Indicate the types of Agency supplies purchased with JAG equipment and/or Records funds supplies purchased with JAG funds during the reporting period o Court Supplies o Computer Software o Firearms o Other Equipment OC SI Number of units to directly Number of units to Agency benefit from equipment and/ directly benefit from Records Key: OP/OC = Output/Outcome; DS/SI = Direct Service/System Improvement or supplies purchased equipment or supplies purchased with JAG funds during the reporting period Number of units that requested an award to purchase equipment or supplies during the reporting period Percent (a/b) Auto - calculated by PMT Equipment OC SI Percent of staff who reported Number of staff who Agency a desired change in job reported a desired Records performance as a result of change in job Assessments equipment or supplies performance as a purchased with JAG funds result of equipment or supplies purchased with JAG funds during the reporting period Number of staff to receive equipment or supplies during the reporting period Percent (a/b) Auto - calculated by PMT Equipment OC SI Percent of staff who reported Number of staff who Agency a desired change in program reported a desired Records quality as a result of change in program Assessments equipment or supplies quality during the purchased with JAG funds reporting period Number of staff to receive equipment or supplies during the reporting period Percent (a/b) Auto - calculated by PMT Key: OP/OC = Output/Outcome; DS/SI = Direct Service/System Improvement 10