Title
Approval of Application for the 2016 Department of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the application for the 2016 Justice Assistance Grant.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve making an application to receive funding from the Department of Justice for management and leadership training.
Staff Contact:
Laura Wohl, Administrative Services Manager, Olympia Police Department, 360-753-8214
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Annually, the Department of Justice offers cities and states grant funding through the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). This year, the City of Olympia has been allocated $17,168 through the JAG program. The Police Department has prepared a grant application to use the funding for essential management and leadership training. The Department has experienced a significant turn-over in mid- and senior-level managers due to a large number of retirements. The Department proposes sending the new incumbents to nationally-recognized training to quickly increase their knowledge base and provide them with important tools to lead the Department into the future.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
NA
Options:
1. Approve the application for the JAG grant for funding management and leadership training.
2. Do not approve the application for the JAG grant and do not pursue additional training for police leadership.
3. Direct the City Manager to apply for the JAG grant for another purpose.
Financial Impact:
$17,168 from the federal Department of Justice
$ 677 of City funds
Attachments:
2016 JAG Program Narrative
2016 JAG Budget and Budget Narrative