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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNB 2 ASSET FORFEITURE 05-07-90DATE: TO FROM: SUBJECT: APRIL 23, 1990 WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSET FORFEITURE APPROPRIATIONS Recommendation: NL .BUSINESS NO. 2 5/7/90 Inter -Com City Council appropriate $182,790.00 from the existing Narcotic Asset Forfeiture Trust Fund to purchase the below listed narcotic enforcement related items. Background: On 6/2/86, Resolution 86-69 was adopted which authorized the expenditure of monies garnered throughthe Asset For- feiture Funds Program. This money was to be used to assist with narcotics investigations. We currently have in excess of $300,000 on hand in this account, with an additional $150,000 due over the next year and -a -half. We would like to purchase the items as listed on the attached sheet over the next six months in order to enhance our Department's enforcement efforts throughout the community. Thanks for your consideration. 6A. cle_� W. DOUGLAS FRANKS Chief of Police WDF:dh Asset Forfeiture Appropriations April 23, 1990 Page 2 1. Two tactical entry shields, 19" X 36". These entry shields are for specific use when forced entry is necessary into a location where there are known weapons. This shield is water resistant, comes in a non -glare black matte finish, and has a Level III A rating, which is the highest rating given. This shield will stop anything from a 38 special with a 158 grain lead bullet to a 12 guage 00 buck shotgun shell. This product catches the bullet inside the shield, therefore eliminating ricochets which could be extremely dangerous. These shields will provide a necessry tactical tool for our narcotic officers and patrol officers alike, in these times when sophisti- cated weaponry is becoming more and more prevalent. $1,145.00 each. Total Cost $2,290.00 2. DARE/Community Resources van. Our existing van is a 1981 full-size enclosed van. It is very difficult for employees to drive due to lack of windows and its size. There is also no community identification due to the color of the van and lack of appropriate markings. It is proposed to trade in the existing van for one of the new style mini -vans (Caravan, Aerostar, etc.) and clearly mark it, with light bar and paint, as a police vehicle. This will be used to carry the DARE equipment and other youth/community program equipment for the Community Resources Section. Our existing van would be used for trade-in. Total Cost $20,000.00 3. TV/VCR For use at community awareness/education programs and youth programs, expos, and recruitment. This equip- ment will allow a compact and efficient way to show video tapes at various activities. The one currently in use is of very early vintage and operational problems are being experienced. The need for two has clearly been present for some time. Total Cost $1,500.00 Asset Forfeiture Appropriations April 23, 1990 Page 3 4. Narcotic Purchase/Surveillance Equipment, including: a. Body wire and recorder unit for use in recording conversations in undercover narcotics operations. $3,500.00. b. Night scope and binoculars for use in surveill- ance during hours of darkness in undercover operations. $5,400.00. C. Photographic equipment, including 35mm camera and lenses necessary for surveillance and other narcotic enforcement activity. $1,000.00. d. Four entry vests to be used by members of the Narcotics Unit for forced entry and serving of search warrants in residences. These entry vests differ from the tactical entry shields in that they are soft vests worn by the officer. leaving both hands free. $800.00 each. Total Cost $3,200.00 e. Surveillance Van Modifications. Modifications necessary for using our present van for extended surveillance. These modifica- tions include window tinting, short term rest room facilities, AC/DC capabilities, including spare battery to enable use of electrical equipment inside for extended surveillances and a general interior overhaul. Total Cost $2,700.00 Total Cost Section 4 $15,800.00 5. Display Equipment. This will be used in youth programs and other school community events to bring drug awareness and other departmental messages to the community. Included in this is a portable display and the equipment necessary to transport it. Total Cost $2,500.00 Asset Forfeiture Appropriations April 23, 1990 Page 4 6. Two personal computers, printers, and software necessary to process information in the Special Investigations Sections and in the Community Resources Section. Software includes the data base processing and desk top publishing type software to allow us to more cost efficiently get information out in our community programs. Total Cost $15,000.00 7. Narcotics Evidence Storage. Presently the Police Department is using off-site storage. This is less than satisfactory in that security in the storage rental areas is questionable. The Department's storage locker has been burglarized once. There is available a portion of the Public Works warehouse for this evidence storage, eliminating the cost and many of the problems of the off-site storage. The money is necessary is to build a secure enclosure in the Public Works warehouse for this evidence storage. Total Cost $7,000.00 8. Two portable cellular phones. This will allow Special Investigations the avail- ability of each Special Investigator to have the benefits of a cellular phone which is most beneficial during surveillances and other narcotic enforcement activities. $1,250.50 each. Total Cost $2,500.00 9. Fiberglass rear unit seats. Presently we use the standard vehicle seat in the rear of the marked police units. This causes difficulty when we transport prisoners in that the seat is very difficult to secure and evidence or other contraband can be secreted under the seat cushion by suspects. The fiberglass seats are one piece molded seats which allow for easy cleaning and better security in the rear of the marked police unit. $500.00 each. Total Cost $10,000.00 Asset Forfeiture Appropriations April 23, 1990 Page 5 10. Recruitment Equipment. Presently our narcotic enforcement efforts are hampered most by the difficulty in recruiting qualified personnel. The equipment proposed, which includes a Scantron test scoring system and costs incurred in completing a Police Department Brochure, will allow us to expedite this recruitment process. The Scantron will enable us to score the test immediately upon completion. Therefore the delay between the written test and continuation of the process (currently in the area of two to three weeks) will be eliminated. Utilization of this equipment will allow us to give the written test, physical agility test, and oral interview the same day. Back- grounds can then be started immediately. The Recruitment Brochure will be professionally produced, displaying the Tustin Police Department in its best light for today's market. Total Cost $8,000.00 11. Community Services Officer -- Drug Programs Our present CSO handles the business community cable television show and a part of the school programs. An additional CSO is needed to assist in the school programs, parent -teachers associations, and other special details necessary to continue to get our youth and community awareness programs to the community. Total Cost $35,000.00 12. DARE Officer. Our existing DARE Officer is working full time with his DARE Programs. The need for a second school resource/DARE Officer has become obvious. This DARE Officer will function as a backup to the existing officer and provide the necessary liaison with the schools on a full-time basis. Total Cost $60,000.00 GRAND TOTAL COST $182,790.00