HomeMy WebLinkAboutpolice summaryPOLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
COUNTY COURT STAND BY PROGRAM
JUSTIFICATION:
IN AN EFFORT TO CONTAIN RISING OVERTIME COSTS, THE DADE COUNTY
ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE ALONG WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE INSTITUTED THE "COUNTY COURT STANDBY PROGRAM". FUNDS FROM
PARTICIPATING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE USED TO HIRE
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PERSONNEL NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
COUNTY COURT STANDBY PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM OFFICERS ARE
NOTIFIED OF BEING PLACED ON A "STANDBY" BASIS AND ONLY BE CALLED
WHEN NEEDED.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
THIS PROGRAM DRAMATICALLY REDUCED COURT OVERTIME COSTS FOR ALL
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. SINCE THE PROGRAM'S IMPLEMENTATION IN
1997, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT REDUCED OVERTIME COSTS BY 53%.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ❑ NO ►1 (If yes, why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
N/A
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
N/A
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
N/A
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
LLEBG
TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $52,631.25
Commission Hearing Date:
2-12-04
Item #:
CA-1