Department: Constables
Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct 1
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): Grant# 4950901
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $37,455, with no required match, for the FY25 Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Drone Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broard range of activities to promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system. This is an annual grant from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division. Note: The grant will not likely be funded until August, which should allow enough time for review by the County Attorney's Office.
Expected Impact:
Drone integration will allow Harris County Constable Precinct 1 to improve operational and departmental deficiencies, while serving the community, increasing officer safety, and reducing costs.
Grant term: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 for an amount of $37,454.52 with no required cash match.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
02.27.2024
247
No Action
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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