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Ordinance in the Amount of $185,000 Amending State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Budget for a Federal Forfeiture Grant for Greensboro Police Department
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Department: Police
Council District: All
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Chief Wayne Scott, 373-2085
Contact 2 and Phone: Stephanie Moore, 373-2352
PURPOSE:
The Greensboro Police Department has received funds from NC Department of Revenue Unauthorized Substances Tax proceeds in the amount of $185,000. The department wishes to use the grant funds for equipment needs and training which are not included in their general fund budget. Approval of the budget ordinance is requested from the Greensboro City Council in accordance with current city fiscal procedures.
BACKGROUND:
The Greensboro Police Department wishes to purchase equipment and provide training to its officers which are not budgeted for in their general fund budget. The department believes the equipment and training are necessary in its continuing efforts to effectively implement violent crime reduction strategies and to further the efforts of the Safer City Summit Initiative. Such equipment needs include a new video system for the Criminal Investigations Division Robbery squad. The updated technology will allow detectives to enhance, view and capture robbery videos to support their investigations, leading to offender arrests. Other desired equipment includes safety gear for tactical units and technology for support services.
NCGS 105-113.111 allows local law enforcement agencies to share in the NC Department of Revenue Unauthorized Substances Tax proceeds. The NC Department of Revenue distributes a percentage of the excise tax proceeds to the local law enforcement agency whose investigation led to the assessment.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Greensboro Police Department has identified NC Department of Revenue Unauthorized Substances Tax distribution funds for the equipment and training. There is no...
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