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Special City Council Meetrng September 17, 2001 Page 9 of $2,300.00 and the city's total part of that grant was $67,300.00 and this is a joint grant with Lamar County. He said the city has used $45,000.00, or will be using $45,000.00 for overtime, and using $20,000.00 for the fingerprint comparative program, which is a software program that allows the department to compare fingerprints. City Manager Malone said the $2,300.00 will be used to purchase two law enforcement police bicycles and associated uniforms and gear. He said the bicycle patrol will be utilized for special events and community orientated policing. The City Manager said added security measures are being taken by the department regarding critical city facilities in order to protect the citizens of Paris. The Police Chief's longtime secretary, Betty Hobbs, has been out for extended illness and surgery and has returned to work part time. Ms. Hobbs has been with the city for more than 35 years. Karl Louis, Police Chief, came forward telling the City Council that he has contact with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and they put out a monthly magazine called Police Chief. Mr. Louis said in the magazine this month, there was information on technology called Biometric Identification Technology, which is basically facial photography identification. He advised that law enforcement is using this technology now. Mr. Louis explained to the City Council how this technology works. City Manager Malone reported that the Fire Department's "Fill the Boot" campaign at Fire Station No. 1 and Fire Station No. 3 is underway and the money collected will be donated to the families of fallen firefighters in New York City. He said on September 29, 2001, which is a Saturday, the Fire, Police and EMS Departments are holding a garage sale at Station No. 1 for the same charity. City Manager Malone advised that the Fire Department has invited floral memorials to be placed by the public in front of the flag pole at Fire Station No. 1. Also, a small remodeling proj ect has been completed in Fire Station No. 1, which added office space for the Deputy Chief now that the Chief, the Fire Marshall, and the Fire Department's secretary are stationed at Fire Station No. 1.