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File #: 24-2157    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/9/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/23/2024 Final action:
Title: Request for discussion and possible action for funding additional positions in the Law Enforcement Departments (HCSO and Constables).
Attachments: 1. 24-2157 Fiscal Review Request Form_OMB New Clerk Positions for Constables_4.23.24.pdf
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Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Discussion Item

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action for funding additional positions in the Law Enforcement Departments (HCSO and Constables).
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Background and Discussion:
In June 2023, the 88th Legislature passed House Bill 4879, ushering in a new era of incident-based reporting. HB 4879 modifies Government Code 411.054 to make NIBRS (National Incident-Based Reporting System) submissions to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program mandatory. This requires ALL local law enforcement agencies to submit their own reports. Prior to this the Constables would submit their information to HCSO and HCSO would submit on behalf of Harris County. Effective September 1, all departments are required to submit their own reports.

Expected Impact:
Departments combined need an additional 13 positions.

Alternative Options:

Departments will have to use OT to cover the time that Clerks are currently having to work to ensure compliance.

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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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