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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION:
The grant received from Miami -Dade County is to be utilized for truancy sweeps, teambuilding
and problem solving among our City's youth. Truancy -- involving youth who attend public
middle schools and high schools -- is one of the department's concerns, together with a
continuous concern to ensure the safety of all our City's school children
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HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
Through this program, the Community Relations Section will continue its efforts in the Resisting
Aggression Defensively Program (RADKids) in approximately ten (10) of the City's elementary
schools. School Resource Officers will increase the number of truancy sweeps during the
grant year; they will provide crime prevention educational classes to all targeted schools; and
will require all truants to participate in monthly diversionary activities, as well as anti -crime
prevention sessions together with their parents.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES
NO
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(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: LETF
COMMENTS:
TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $22,859.00 LETF
$68,575.00 GRANT
REQUIRES $22,859.00 MATCHING FUNDS, WHICH WILL BE PROVIDED FROM THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND.
ACCEPTING GRANT OF $68,575.00 FORM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES.
Commission Hearing Date:
December 9`h, 2004
Item#:
CA-3
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: December 09, 2004