To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Governing Body Resolution for U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) to submit the governing body resolution for the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant application; and
2. If awarded, authorize the County Administrative Officer, the Sheriff, and the Sheriff's Deputy Director of Financial and Support Services to accept grant funds and sign any documents required by the Department of Justice for participation in the program, provided all contractual documents are reviewed and approved by Risk Management and County Counsel prior to signing; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a completed and signed copy of the Resolution to the HCSO in email format, Attention: Lucinda Jackson, for submittal to the funding agency.
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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: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the FY2026 COPS SVPP grant funding opportunity is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and technology. SVPP awards will contribute to this goal by funding projects which include purchase and installation of certain allowable equipment and technology and other measures to significantly improve school security. Grant funding objectives include improving information sharing with local law enforcement, increasing interaction and improved communication between law enforc...
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