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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Grant Agreement Between the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and the City of Alameda by and through the Alameda Police Department to Accept $224,497 in Grant Funds to Achieve Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) Accreditation; and
Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Police Grants Fund (Fund 221) Estimated Revenue and Expenditures Budget in the Amount of $224,497 for the Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Grant. (Police 10031100)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Alameda Police Department (APD) has been awarded a Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Policing Development - Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation grant to develop the capacity of APD to implement effective practices, outcomes, and strategies to prevent crime and promote safe communities. Staff seeks City Council's approval to accept the grant funds and adopt the resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement's major executive associations. The CALEA Accreditation program provides public safety agencies with an opportunity to voluntarily meet an established set of professional standards.
On November 1, 2022, staff recommended, and was directed by City Council, to hire a Police Auditor who would report to the City Attorney and whose duties would include seeking and maintaining accreditation. The Police Auditor was hired in July 2023.
In May 2024, the Police Auditor applied for a two-year grant to offset the costs of seeking accreditation. As part of the application process, the Police Auditor outlined major activities we would take to achie...
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