TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT
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Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds - Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team Equipment Federal Grant Number G4259.
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RECOMMENDATION
1) Establish a Federal Grant Number G4259; 2) appropriate $19,867.71 from unappropriated reserves of the Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund 120 for the purchase of equipment to outfit two additional officers being assigned to the SWAT Team; 3) increase the Asset Forfeiture revenue by $19,867.71; and 4) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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FISCAL IMPACT
These purchases require an appropriation of expenditures and revenue of $19,867.71 from the unappropriated reserves of the Federal Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund balance. Sufficient funds are available for this appropriation.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above furthers the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Superior Customer Service
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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Revenue: 12040002-40010-G4259 |
Expenditure: 12040002-40010-G4259 |
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BACKGROUND
For several years, the Chino Police Department has actively participated in investigations or prosecutions that resulted in federal forfeiture. As a result, the city receives an equitable share of the net proceeds. Forfeiture funds are designated exclusively for law enforcement purposes and must supplement existing resources, not replace them.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
As the City’s population and infrastructure grow, and given recent high-risk incidents, the need to expand the SWAT Team has become evident.
Expanding the SWAT Team is critical to meet the demands of handling complex incidents. This expansion enhances mission readiness, improves management of prolonged incidents, reduces burnout through a manageable rotation, and ensures the availability of specialized skills on-scene. These enhancements improve safety for both officers and the public.
Additionally, SWAT officers receive advanced training that benefits the entire department. Since these officers also perform regular duties, their expertise positively impacts public safety and supports departmental operations.
Each SWAT Team member requires specialized equipment, including a semi-automatic rifle, a ballistic vest, and a ballistic helmet. This request seeks funding for the necessary equipment to outfit the two new team members.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
The equipment cost for the two new SWAT Team members are projected to be:
• 2 - Semi-automatic rifles and relevant accessories - $5,963.85
• 2 -Ballistic protection vests and relevant accessories - $7,465.58
• 2 - Ballistic protection helmets and relevant accessories - $6,438.28
TOTAL COST: $19,867.71
Providing essential equipment to these new SWAT Team members represents a strategic investment in the Police Department’s operational capabilities. This investment will enhance our ability to serve and protect the community.
Attachments: Equipment quotes