City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 18, 2014
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RASHAD M. YOUNG, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of Ratification of Submission of a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), for Funding from the FY 2014 COPS Hiring Program (CHP).
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ISSUE: Ratification of submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), to obtain funding available through the FY 2014 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers. Acceptance of the prospective grant award is contingent upon City Council approval of this docket item.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Ratify the submission of a grant application (due June 23, 2014) to the U.S. Department of Justice that provides up to 75 percent funding for approved entry-level salaries and benefits for 3 years (36 months) for newly-hired, full time sworn officers; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all the necessary documents that may be required.
BACKGROUND: The mission of the Alexandria Police Department is to provide competent, courteous, professional, and community oriented police services. APD is committed to maintaining and enhancing a strong and productive partnership with the community to continue to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in all of Alexandria's neighborhoods.
The goal of community policing is to improve the quality of life of citizens by identifying and addressing crime issues. In the traditional policing model, officers are reactive because they typically respond to emergency calls and arrest criminals. Whereas the community policing model allows for more proactive policing becau...
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