Subject:
Title
Permission to Participate in and Accept the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
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Fiscal Impact:
This grant provides funding in the amount of $48,482 and does not require a local match.
Dept/Office:
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners grant permission to participate in and accept the 2020 direct Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant applications; designate the Brevard County Sheriff's office as the Point of Contact and authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary documents and Budget Adjustments.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The U.S. Department of Justice has notified the Sheriff's Office of the availability of the FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG - Local Solicitation. Brevard County is eligible to receive a direct allocation of $48,482. Units of local government applying for this grant must use the funding for law enforcement purposes.
The funding is used to enhance Criminal Investigations by funding a Deputy Agent position that focuses on Fraud and Identity Theft. The Sheriff's Office is proposing to continue using the funding for this position and associated operational expenses. The financial and investigative impact of fraud and identity theft is impacting state and local law enforcement and the reality is that these crimes are rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent crimes in Brevard County. The Agency believes this position and the operational expenses continue to be the best use of the grant funds.
Therefore, the Sheriff's Office is requesting that the Board of County Commissioners grant permission to participate in and accept the 2020 direct Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant applications; designate the Brevard County Sheriff's office as the Point of Contact and authorize the Chair to execute the necessary documents and Budget Adjustments.
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