To: Board of Supervisors
From: Probation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Requesting for Authority to Apply for the Probation Specialized Units (PU) Program Grant in the Amount of $100,000 and Accept Grant Funds
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to sign the application to California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Victim Services Division, for the for the Probation Specialized Units (PU) Program Grant for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
2. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to act as Authorized Agent and sign any subsequent grant documents relating to the Probation Specialized Units (PU) Program grant for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with the prior approval of Risk Management, County Counsel and the County Administrative Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
On Oct. 22, 2013, the Board of Supervisors approved the Probation Department's request to apply for the federal VAWA S*T*O*P Grant. In California, the grant is administrated by Cal OES, Victim Services Division. The Probation Department would like to continue its work with the grant.
The Probation Department is submitting the 13th such application to Cal OES to continue its work supervising domestic violence offenders on formal probation. The Probation Department is seeking approval from your Board to submit grant paperwork to Cal OES for the continuance of the Probation Specialized Units (PU) Program.
The extension of the grant will allow the Probation Department to continue to provide intensive supervision to domestic violence offenders. With this program, Probation hired...
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