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Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police Court Overtime Reduction Project
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." This
program has dramatically reduced court overtime costs for all new law enforcement agencies.
Since the program's implementation in 1997, the Police Department reduced overtime costs by
57%, from $2,077,958 (FY '97) to $899,171 (FY '04). The system uses a victim/witness
coordinator to ascertain officer, as well as, victim and witness availability, thus allowing the
State Attorney's Office to plan accordingly. Officers are notified of being placed on a "standby"
basis and only be called when needed. All Police Departments in Miami -Dade County are
required to continue to financially support this court overtime reduction program. Funds from
participating law enforcement agencies are used to hire administrative support personnel
necessary to implement the County Court Standby Program
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
This program has dramatically reduced court overtime costs for all new law enforcement
agencies.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM?
YES
NO
(If yes, why?)
N/A
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES
NO
(If yes, why?)
A/A
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES P
NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
N/A
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES n NO n (If no, explain?
N/A
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES n NO
I
o, explain?)
N/A
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
LLEBG IX
TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
$50,764.00
Commission Hearing Date:
1/13/05
Item#:
CA-20
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: January 13th, 2005