HomeMy WebLinkAboutwork sheetCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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FROM : Jo=l�Tirlola
Ch dministrator/City Manager
NOV 15 2004
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DATE : FILE :
SUBJECT : Proposed Resolution
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ENCLOSURES:
School Resource Officer
Project Grant
Department Requesting Agenda Item: Department of Police
Subiect: Accepting a grant from Miami -Dade County, Department of Human Services for the
School Resource Officer Grant project.
Purpose of Item: A resolution establishing a new special revenue fund entitled: "School
Resource Officer Project" , accepting a grant from the Miami -Dade County Department of Human
Services, in the amountof $68,575; and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement, with Miami -Dade County for the acceptance and use of grant funds. A match, in the
amount of $22,859, is required of the City of Miami. Funding for the match is available from the
Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002 and 690003.
Hlstory of Item: The Police Department has received a grant from Miami -Dade County to
conduct 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.
Through this program, the Police Department's 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.
The RADkids curriculum is structured to address youth issues on how to deal effectively with
aggression, and teach healthy problem solving techniques. Curriculum materials include training
gear, i.e., helmets, elbow and kneepads and floor mats. A complete kit will be devised to
include gear for four (4) youths and an instructor package. Funds will be utilized to train two (2)
new officers as School Resource Officers, as well as, train two (2) officers to teach the RADKid
curriculum. A computer will also be purchased to track and monitor truants in each of the City's
neighborhoods. Officers will track all program participants, including quarterly grade reports and
truancy rates. Remaining grant funds will be used to support program activities and events.
The Honorable Mayor and Proposed Resolution
Members of the City Commission School Resource Officer Project
Page 2 Grant
Does this item correlate with the CIP Plan or Strategic Plan? Yes, to provide excellent public
safety.
Does this item have anv effect on residents within the City of Miami? Ensure public safety
and peace of all residents.
Will this item impact anv specific District? All five Districts will be impacted as this program is
taught at different schools, libraries, parks and community centers located throughout the City of
Miami.
Does this item have any fiscal Impact? Minimal; requires $22,859 matching funds, which will
be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
APPROVED BY: Director (Chief
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(Manager