1997-148-RES WHEREAS, TERM OF OFFICE OF RICHARD M AMIS AS A MEMBER OF FIREFIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS'

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PROJECT NARRATIVE 1. What is the specific problem to be addressed by this application? The specific problem to be addressed by this application is the increased amount of violent crimes against women, (including domestic violence) in the City of Paris, Texas. 2. Explain the nature and extent of the problem using verifiable statistics relevant to the proposed target area. The target area is the City of Paris, Texas, (population 25,000). Over the last five (5) years we have seen an increase of 39.7% in reported cases of crimes against women. 1992 - 755 cases investigated resulting in 261 arrests 1993 - 804 cases investigated resulting in 263 arrests 1994 - 921 cases investigated resulting in 266 arrests 1995 -1,016 cases investigated resulting in 248 arrests 1996 . 1,055 cases investigated resulting in 239 arrests (DATA eOMPILED BY THE PARIS POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS DIVISION) 3. What resources are currently being used in the applicant's geographic area to address this problem and how do those resources work together? eurrently the Paris Police Department and Family Haven work together with the local prosecutors and judges to enforce the laws and provide-some relief to the female victims of crime and domestic violence. The Paris Police Department responds to, investigates and prosecutes these incidents while Family Haven provides a safe shelter and counseling. However, with the increased crimes of this type, there is the need for a specialized unit to work specifically on this problem. 4. Identify the gap in available resources or services that makes this application necessary. Currently there is no funding available to the eity of Paris or Family Haven to hire police and Iiaisonlcounselors for the specific purposes of reducing violent crimes against women. We handle these calls but are not afforded the time and expertise to work in just this area. We believe that by having a