Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): US Department of Justice-Bureau of Justice Assistance/City of Houston
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to accept an award from the US Department of Justice-Bureau of Justice Assistance/City of Houston grant funds in the amount of $54,099.50, for the FY24-25 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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Background and Discussion:
This U.S. DOJ grant provides reimbursement for a portion of the cost of a Sheriff's Office Investigator assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The purpose of the ICAC Task Force is to investigate and prosecute persons engaged in internet crimes against children.
Expected Impact:
The grant will allow the Sheriff's Office to continue its participation in the ICAC Task Force, thereby protecting children from internet predators.
Alternative Options:
Not accepting this agreement would reduce the resources devoted to stopping child exploitation
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