Title
Approval of Department of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2018 JAG grant application.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the 2018 JAG grant application for police executive training funds.
Staff Contact:
Chandra Brady, Support Administrator, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8214
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia Police Department (OPD) has experienced an unprecedented wave of change at the middle and senior-management levels of the organization. Since 2016, the department has promoted internally to replace three sergeants, three lieutenants, a deputy chief, a civilian manager, and an executive level secretary. The retirements reflected in those numbers represent a loss of 180 years of law enforcement knowledge and experience. In addition, in 2018, the department added eight line level positions, two sergeants, two managers, and two community policing program additions as a result of funding received from a Public Safety Levy in late 2017. The department also added a jail lieutenant in 2018 as part of a re-organization.
OPD seeks to use the funding available to provide critical training and leadership development opportunities for management staff by sending a senior manager and a middle manager to senior leadership training.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the 2018 JAG grant application for police executive training funds.
2. Do not approve the 2018 JAG grant application for police executive training funds.
3. Direct City Manager to apply for the JAG grant for another purpose.
Financial Impact:
If awarded, the 2018 JAG grant could provide up to $20,460.00 toward senior leadership training and travel expenses for two OPD managers.
Attachments:
2018 Program Narrative
2018 Budget Summary