HomeMy WebLinkAboutFact SheetPOLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
G.R.E.A.T. GRANT
JUSTIFICATION:
THE MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT IS CONTINUING ITS EFFORTS TO EDUCATE THE
YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY IN THE DANGERS OF GANG INVOLVEMENT. THE
GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (G.RE.A.T.) PROGRAM PROVIDES
THIS OPPORTUNITY BY TARGETING MIDDLE AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI. THE PROGRAM'S CURRICULUM HELPS
POLICE OFFICERS TEACH THE STUDENTS HOW TO DEAL WITH PEER PRESSURE,
GANG RESISTANCE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MAKES THEM AWARE OF THEIR
RESPONSIBILITIES.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
OFFICERS WILL TEACH THE G.RE.A.T. CURRICULUM TO OVER 975 STUDENTS.
THE GRANT IS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE
PROGRAMS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000.00, THERE ARE NO MATCHING FUNDS
REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
N/A
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
POCKET ITEM
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES 0 NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
N/A
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO 0 (If no, explain?)
N/A
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
N/A
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
GRANT
D.O.J.
TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
Commission Hearing Date:
10/28/04
$85,000.00
NO MATCHING
FUNDS REQUIRED
Item#: POCKET ITEM
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POLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
This is a brief summary of agenda items that pertain to the Miami Police
Department. We are providing answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The goal of this summary is to provide the Commission with detailed information to
enhance your review and approval process.
Should you have any additional questions, or require additional information
regarding this item, please contact my office and I will have a Police Department
representative provide you with needed information.
Note: On certain items we may be able to provide a static display for your review
upon your request.
John F. Timoney
Chief of Police
305-579-6565
Commission Hearing Date: OCTOBER 28, 2004