Department: Sheriff
Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 Sheriff's Office for approval to submit an application to the United States Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $1,479,764, with no cash match, for the FY 2024 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP).
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Background and Discussion:
This grant would enable the Sheriff's Office to work overtime on approximately 140 opioid cases per year in an effort to dismantle the opioid trafficking networks. Community outreach programs would be conducted to educate the public about the dangers of opioid misuse. In addition, patrol deputies would be equipped with life-saving Narcan to counteract overdoses. The grant period is October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2027.
Expected Impact:
This grant project seeks to combat the opioid problem in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
Not applying for this grant would cause the Sheriff's Office to forfeit the opportunity to receive these grant funds.
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X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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