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10 - ABTPA GRANT EXTENSION FOR FY 2017Item No. 10 memorandum TO: City Council John Godwin, City Manager FROM: Bob Hundley, Chief of Police SUBJECT: ABTPA GRANT EXTENSION FOR FY 2017 DATE: May 3`d, 2017 BACKGROUND: The City of Paris began the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, with the assistance of Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, in September of 1994. Since that time, for 23 consecutive years, the City of Paris has been approved in continuing with the Task Force under this grant. There are two Paris police detectives assigned to the Task Force paid for by this grant. These officers are allowed to investigate auto thefts and auto burglaries in a number of counties in the Northeast Texas area. Many times, criminals operate beyond jurisdictional lines. STATUS OF ISSUE: The ABTPA changed rules this year that allows for a grant extension in place of a formal grant application process. The total amount of the grant for 2017/2018 is $149,474.00 including a cash match of $41,667.00 from the city. Council has to approve the extension of the grant and authorize the manager to complete certain documents. The ABTPA requires a resolution from the governing body for the grant application. BUDGET: The grant application will require a $41,667.00 cash match in the 2017 -2018 police department budget. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve a resolution authorizing the extension of the grant to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority for continuation of the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Draft RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN EXTENSION OF AN AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ABTPA) GRANT FOR CONTINUATION OF THE NORTHEAST TEXAS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE; APPROVING A CASH MATCH FROM THE CITY OF PARIS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID GRANT EXTENSION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT UPON NOTICE THEREOF; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority ( "ABTPA ") provides funding for automobile theft prevention grants; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Article 4413(37) and Texas Administrative Code Title 43, Part 3; Chapter 57, entities are eligible to receive grants from the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority to provide financial support to law enforcement agencies for automobile theft enforcement teams and to combat automobile burglary in the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City of Paris began the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, with the assistance of Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, in September of 1994. Since that time, for 23 consecutive years, the City of Paris has been approved in continuing with the Task Force under this grant; and WHEREAS, there are two Paris police detectives assigned to the Task Force paid for by this grant who are allowed to investigate auto thefts and auto burglaries in a number of counties in the Northeast Texas area so as to work cases on criminals who operate beyond jurisdictional lines; and WHEREAS, the ABTPA adopted rules this year that allow for a grant extension in place of a formal grant application process; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris desires to extend the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Grant entitled "Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force" project as described in the Proposed Annual Budget Total attached hereto as Exhibit "A" beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2018, in the amount of $149,474.00 including a cash match from the City totaling $41,667.00 in the 2017 -2018 Paris Police Department Budget, and to continue the existing Auto Theft Task Force and hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the grant funds, the City of Paris, Texas assures that the grant funds will be returned in full to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. The City Manager of the City of Paris, Texas is designated as the Authorized Official to authorize all necessary documents to extend the grant from the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Grant Program. Section 3. The Police Chief of Paris, Texas is designated as the Program Director and the City Finance Director is designated as the Financial Officer for this grant. Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of May, 2017. Mayor ATTEST: Janice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney City of Paris Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2018 Program Title Please enter a short description of the proposed program that can be used as the title. Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Which type of grant are you applying for? Continued Grant - Only available to agencies that have a 2017 grant. These are annual competitive grants for the program described in the application. The program must be submitted for substantially the same program as the previous year. The requested funds, match funds, and in -kind match must be within 5% of the previous year but in any event may not go below the 20% minimum cash match requirement. The number of staff positions must be within 5% of the total positions. Awarded activities are funded on a reimbursement basis. To be eligible for consideration for funding, a program must be designed to support one or more of the following ABTPA program categories. • Law Enforcement, Detection and Apprehension Grant Participation and Coverage Area • Law Enforcement Grant Participating and coverage agencies below. Participating Agencies: agencies that will materially participate in the grant application through the use of interlocal agreements. The agencies selected in this list only includes agencies that will receive or provide funding and/or resources. The interlocal agreements do not need to be submitted with the application. Interlocal agreements will need to be executed prior to the first payment being made if selected for a grant. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended. Coverage Agencies: agencies that will be covered by the grant but not materially participating in the grant application. These agencies will not be covered by a grant interlocal agreement but as law enforcement agencies may have jurisdictional coverage agreements unrelated to the grant. The agencies selected in this list only includes agencies that will be covered or where the chief of police or county sheriff indicates that their agency will coordinate or call upon the taskforce. These will not directly receive or provide funding and/or resources. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended. Participating Agencies Coverage Agencies TX1390200 PARIS PD (AE) TX0190000 BOWIE CO SO TX0190500 TEXARKANA PD TX0600000 DELTA CO SO (AE) TX0740000 FANNIN CO SO TX0740100 BONHAM PD TX0910000 GRAYSON CO SO (AE) TX0910200 DENISON PD TX0910400 SHERMAN PD TX1120000 HOPKINS CO SO TX1120200 SULPHUR SPRINGS PD TX1160000 HUNT CO SO (AE) TX 1160200 COMMERCE PD TX1160300 GREENVILLE PD (AE) TX1160600 TEX A &M- COMMERCE PD (IBR TX1390000 LAMAR CO SO TX1940000 RED RIVER CO SO TX1940100 CLARKSVILLE PD TX2250000 TITUS CO SO TX2250100 MOUNT PLEASANT PD Resolution: Complete a Resolution and submit to local governing body for approval. Sample Resolution is found in the Request for Application or send a request for an electronic copy to grantsAB TPA Q- txdmv..gov. Grant Budget Summary Budget Category Personnel Fringe Overtime Professional and Contract Services Travel Equipment Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) Total Description Subcategory Detective Investigator /LEO x2 Total Personnel $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $107,807.00 $41,667.00 $149,474.00 72.12% 27.88% Pct Cash In- ABTPA Match Total Kind Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Match $105,807.00 $105,807.00 $0.00 $29,667.00 $29,667.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $107,807.00 $41,667.00 $149,474.00 72.12% 27.88% Pct ABTPA Cash Time Funds Match Personnel 100.00% $105,807.00 $105,807.00 Fringe Total In -Kind Match $105,807.00 $105,807.00 Detective Investigator /LEO $0.00 $29,667.00 $29,667.00 Description Subcategory Pct Time Total Fringe Overtime Detective x Investigator /LEO 2 Total Overtime ABTPA Cash Total In -Kind Funds Match Match $0.00 $29,667.00 $29,667.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Professional and Contract Services Total Professional and Contract Services Travel TAVTI Training In -State $2,000.00 Total Travel $2,000.00 Equipment Total Equipment $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) Fuel $0.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Total Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses $0.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 (DOE) Budget Narrative Personnel: The Senior Detective will be in charge of the day to day operations of the Auto Theft Task Force and shall be subject to the direct supervision of a Lieutenant within the Criminal Investigations Division of the Paris Police Department and within the Department ?s Chain of Command up to the Chief of Police. The Senior Detective will be subject to such orders as the Chief of Police or his designee may prescribe, not inconsistent with the laws on the State of Texas or the mandates of the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant.The Senior Detective shall devote 100% of his time to official duties, unless granted leave by the Chief of Police or his designee. The Senior Detective's responsibilities shall be: 1) Supervise the Task Force in all of its operations. 2) Keep the proper records and be responsible for the maintenance of all reports to the State of Texas and the Chief of Police. 3) Work with every responsible, legitimate group or agency in a cooperative effort to prevent motor Budget Narrative vehicle theft by educating the public and law enforcement officers in the area of motor vehicle crimes. 4) Work diligently and relentlessly in the investigation of, and pursuit of, all crimes involving motor vehicles. 5) Enforce all laws relating to the theft of motor vehicles. 6) Assist in the prosecution of all those charged with the crime of motor vehicle theft or related crimes. The Detective will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Detective and shall likewise be subject to the supervision of a Lieutenant within the Criminal Investigations Division of the Paris Police Department and within the Department ?s Chain of Command up to the Chief of Police. The Detective will be subject to such orders as the Chief of Police or his designee may prescribe, not inconsistent with the laws on the State of Texas or the mandates of the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant. The Detective shall devote 100% of his time to official duties, unless granted leave by the Chief of Police orhis designee. The Detective ?s responsibilities shall be: 1) Assist the Senior Detective in all of operations of the Task Force, as requested. 2) Keep the proper records and provide reports to his supervisor as required. 3) Work with every responsible, legitimate group or agency in a cooperative effort to prevent motor vehicle theft by educating the public and law enforcement officers in the area of motor vehicle crimes. 4) Work diligently and relentlessly in the investigation of, and pursuit of, all crimes involving motor vehicles. 5) Enforce all laws relating to the theft of motor vehicles. 6) Assist in the prosecution of all those charged with the crime of motor vehicle theft or related crimes. Professional and Contract Services: N/A Travel: We are planning to send both Detectives to the week long TAVTI training in Dallas, Texas and Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention board meeting that is routinely held during this conference. This is our only planned travel for this grant cycle. The travel policy for the City of Paris, which will be the travel policy of the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, is as follows: $0.56.5 per mile. Task force vehicles are typically used for this travel and mileage will not or should not apply. Per diem: $39.00 - $79.00 per day depending on the city, as allowed by IRS. Revenue Indicate Source of Cash and In -Kind Matches for the proposed program. Cash Match Source of Cash Match City of Paris -Fringe Benefits Grantee $29,667.00 City of Paris - Overtime Grantee $10,000.00 City of Paris -Fuel Costs Grantee $2,000.00 Total Cash Match $41,667.00 MARTTGAITI :�W Statistics to Support Grant Problem Statement Use UCR data Larceny from a motor vehicle Larceny from a motor vehicle - Parts Jurisdictions included in totals Theft of a motor vehicle Recoveries of Motor Vehicles Jurisdictions included in totals 2014 2015 2016 139 186 169 23 24 37 Statistics for Area of Jurisdiction 33 25 45 37 32 53 Statistics a combination of Task Force and Jurisdiction Provide any additional information or limitations about the data provide above The data of recoveries may not include all the task force recoveries due to reports are not always completed at the Paris Police Department for every task force recovery. Most will generate Application Narrative Grant Introduction (Executive Summary) 1.1 Briefly describe the organization and program operation. Provide a high level summary to the intent of the application and how it will affect the local community. (500 words or less) The NORTHEAST TEXAS A UTO THEFT TASK FORCE is a small two -man task force covering a large (9) nine county area that is mainly rural in composition. The Task Force is not directly assisted by any other Agency other than the Paris Police Department. The Senior Detective is the project manager and he reports directly to a Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Paris Police Department. The Chief of Police of the Paris Police Department is the Project Director. The CID Lieutenant reports to a Captain which is supervised by the Assistance Chief of Police and the Chief of Police. Detectives commonly work with Investigators from the Lamar County Sheriffs Office when it is necessary. The biggest cities in the coverage area are Sherman and Texarkana followed by Paris and then Greenville. The taskforce Detectives has been investigating auto theft and burglary crimes since 2010 and 2011 for an approximate total of about (14) fourteen years of combined experience. The Detectives have a combined total of (3 7) thirty -seven years of overall law enforcement experience. The Task force completes VTR -68A inspections of the citizens in the coverage area every T hursday and they are done in Bonham and Paris. The Task Force routinely examines antique vehicles in place, when necessary, and that takes place anywhere in the coverage area on a case by case basis. A lot of these are done in the Sherman, Texas area. The Task force investigates all auto thefts to include any and all wheeled vehicles such as trailers, all - terrain vehicles (ATV) and tractors etc. reported to the Paris Police Department as well the Lamar County Sheriffs Department. The Task Force investigates all burglary of vehicle cases reported to the Paris Police Department and this sometimes includes credit card abuse and theft of firearm cases stemming from the auto burglaries. A lot of these cases have no follow up but Detectives at least read the report to see what items were stolen and to see where the cases are occurring. Detectives try to assist Narcotics Division Detectives with search warrants when possible due to the stolen property from car burglaries being routinely linked to the drug trade. The Lamar County Sheriffs Office does not have near the number of car burglaries as the city and few of their cases are investigated by the Task Force unless contacted and requested by the Sherifj?s Office. The Task Force is commonly called by Red River County, Hopkins County, Fannin County and Hunt County for assistance with auto theft cases to include trailer thefts as well. The Task Force is contacted on most, if not all, of the vehicle arson cases in the counties adjacent to Lamar County including Hunt County. The Task Force is also called on by the Texas Department of Public Safety from time to time when they have a burned vehicle they need identified either by it being involved in an accident or criminal activity. The Task Force maintains a bait vehicle for deterring auto theft and auto burglaries and also makes use of a bait trailer set up with a tracking device to arrest trailer thieves which is common in our coverage area. The Task Force commonly attends public events in Hopkins, Lamar, and Hunt County and sets up a booth distributing information on auto theft and auto burglary. Finally, the Task Force regulates the tow companies in Paris by reviewing and approving their city tow license application each year, monitoring their vehicle storage facilities and checking their abandon vehicles as they come in to their care. The Task Force also handles complaints that are received on the tow companies. Grant Problem Statement 2.1 Provide an assessment of the motor vehicle burglary (including theft of parts) problem in the coverage area of this application. The motor vehicle burglary issues continue to be a problem in the Paris area. The crime tends to be committed by the younger adult males and the crime seems to go hand in hand with the drug trade. This is has been confirmed or proven with several guns stolen from cars being found later when the city narcotics unit runs a search warrant on a drug trafficker. It is more common than not for stolen guns to be found during those search warrants. We have also seen in increase in the number of firearms being left in unlocked vehicles and those weapons are commonly being stolen. Probably 90 to 95% of the cities car burglaries are vehicles that are left unlocked. The total firearms stolen from motor vehicles from 2014 is (5) five, 2015 is (19) nineteen, 2016 is (20) twenty and from January to April 2017 is (9) nine. Comparing the loss summary from 2014 to 2016, the City of Paris had a total of $97,381 in reported stolen property in 2014, $98,263 in 2015 and $118,479 in 2016 For the first (4) four months of 2017 the City of Paris has had a reported $30,588 in stolen property attributed to motor vehicle burglary. The City also has seen an increase in vehicle battery thefts with a total of (21) twenty-one in 2017 already. 2.2 Provide an assessment of the motor vehicle theft problem in the coverage area of this application The motor vehicle theft problem in our area is significant after examining NICB'S report on Hotspots 2015 (https://www.nicb.org/theft_and fraud_awareness /top places for- vehicle- thefts). An examination of this report shows the Task Force currently has (2) two cities that make this list with TEXARKANA,TX -AR METRO making the list at number #74 and SHERMAN- DENISON making the list at #123. This list is composed of 380 Nationwide metropolitan areas and the following cities are lower on the list than the TEXARKANA and SHERMAN areas: AUSTIN #146, EL PASO #153, and TYLER #185. The auto theft rate in TF,XARKANA area is 278.43 and the SHERMAN area rate is 208.02. Comparing those rates to other larger metropolitan areas that made the list you have #38 HOUSTON at a 382.05 rate, #57 SANANTONIO at a 317.4 rate and #79 DALLAS with a 268.2 rate. With that being stated we certainly do not think we can impact the rate with our current staffing and being based out of PARIS, but the auto thefts in PARIS show to be 45 in FY 2016, 25 in 2015 and 33 in 2014. Converting that to the theft rate used by NICB and dividing theft by the City of Paris's Population the rates are 2014 = 133.16, 2015= 100.87 and 2016 = 181.58. With (2) Detectives working the City of Paris auto theft, car burglaries and VTR -68A inspections for our coverage area we could use at least (8) additional Detectives to make an impact in the Texarkana and Sherman hot spot areas. The state has not made those funds available to date not to mention the Task Force has not received any equipment since 2010 from the state. 2.3 Describe the geographical target area intended for this application. Include information about the taskforce governing and command structure. Include a description of the coverage area(s) and the nature of support and agreements supporting this application. The Task Force target area is going to be the City of Paris and Lamar County, with support and assistance in the other counties of coverage area. Currently, we are doing VTR -68A in LAMAR COUNTY and TANNIN COUNTY. Currently we have a letter of agreement with the LAMAR COUNTYATTORNEY'S OFFICE. The Sheriff of Lamar County is fully supportive of the Task Force as we investigate the majority of their auto theft cases. The Task Force is comprised of only (2) two Detectives that are both assigned to the criminal investigative division of the PARIS POLICE DEPARTMENT. Both Detectives are supervised by (1) one of the (2) two Lieutenants in the criminal investigative division. The Lieutenant reports to a Captain in Criminal Investigation that is supervised by the Assistant Chief of Police and Chief of Police. 2.4 Will the program described in the application cover the community(ies) at large or will all or any part of this program be directed to serve a specific target population? If No or Both, please describe the problem supporting the need for a special target population. The program will cover the communities at large. With limited resources; however, most of the cases investigated will be from the Paris Police Department and the Lamar County Sheriffs Department. The current trend in our area is that other agencies, outside of Paris /Lamar County, call the Task force for assistance such as identification of burned vehicles or other issues in identification of stolen vehicle such as vin swaps, vehicle clones or other vehicle identification related issues. Most of the cases after the task force's identification the agency that was assisted completes the investigation. So the problem is two-part. One being the auto theft and auto burglary problem alone is enough to keep (2) two Detectives busy and on top of that the task force routinely completing over 250 VRT -68A inspections a year. Problem two is the task force needs to have at least 4- 10 detectives to properly cover the entire 9 county coverage area. So by default the Task Force does target the Lamar County and the City of Paris not because of choice more so because of the realities of the size of the coverage and resources available. The city does not have NCIB agent or a DPS Officer assigned like other task forces and most cities do not have a dedicated auto theft unit or Detectives in our coverage area. Grant Goals and Activities There are two parts to this section: 1) Functions of Proposed Program and Goals Strategies and Activities (GSA). In the following boxes, describe the functions of the proposed program and then complete a fillable form called GSA. ABTPA programs must completely describe the functions they will perform in implementing the program. If Awarded, funds expended towards activities not described in this section will result in the reimbursement being denied. Part 1 3.1 Functions of the Proposed Program Related to Burglary of a Motor Vehicle The NORTHEAST TEXAS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE is a small two -man task force covering a large (9) nine county area that is mainly rural in composition. The Task Force is not directly assisted by any other Agency other than the Paris Police Department. The Senior Detective is the project manager and he reports directly to a Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Paris Police Department. The Chief of Police of the Paris Police Department is the Project Director. The CID Lieutenant reports to a Captain which is supervised by the Assistance Chief of Police and the Chief of Police. Detectives commonly work with Investigators from the Lamar County Sheriffs Office when it is necessary. The biggest cities in the coverage area are Sherman and Texarkana followed by Paris and then Greenville. The taskforce Detectives has been investigating auto theft and burglary crimes since 2010 and 2011 for an approximate total of about (9) nine years of combined experience. The Detectives have a combined total of (34) thirty-four years of overall law enforcement experience. The Task force completes VTR -68A inspections of the citizens in the coverage area every Thursday and they are done in Bonham and Paris. The Task Force routinely examines antique vehicles in place, when necessary, and that takes place anywhere in the coverage area on a case by case basis. A lot of these are done in the Sherman, Texas area. The Task force investigates all auto thefts to include any and all wheeled vehicles such as trailers, all - terrain vehicles (ATV) and tractors etc. reported to the Paris Police Department as well the Lamar County Sheriff s Department. The Task Force investigates all burglary of vehicle cases reported to the Paris Police Department and this sometimes includes credit card abuse and theft of firearm cases stemming from the auto burglaries. A lot of these cases have no follow up but Detectives at least read the report to see what items were stolen and to see where the cases are occurring. Detectives try to assist Narcotics Division Detectives with search warrants when possible due to the stolen property from car burglaries being routinely linked to the drug trade. The Lamar County Sheriffs Office does not have near the number of car burglaries as the city and few of their cases are investigated by the Task Force unless contacted and requested by the Sheriff s Office. The Task Force is commonly called by Red River County, Hopkins County, Fannin County and Hunt County for assistance with auto theft cases to include trailer thefts as well. The Task Force is contacted on most, if not all, of the vehicle arson cases in the counties adjacent to Lamar County including Hunt County. The Task Force is also called on by the Texas Department of Public Safety from time to time when they have a burned vehicle they need identified either by it being involved in an accident or criminal activity. The Task Force maintains a bait vehicle for deterring auto theft and auto burglaries and also makes use of a bait trailer set up with a tracking device to arrest trailer thieves which is common in our coverage area. The Task Force commonly attends public events in Hopkins, Lamar, and Hunt County and sets up a booth distributing information on auto theft and auto burglary. Finally, the Task Force regulates the tow companies in Paris by reviewing and approving their city tow license application each year, monitoring their vehicle storage facilities and checking their abandon vehicles as they come in to their care. The Task Force also handles complaints that are received on the tow companies. 3.2 Functions of the Proposed Program Related to Theft of a Motor Vehicle The NORTHEAST TEXAS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE is a small two -man task force covering a large (9) nine county area that is mainly rural in composition. The Task Force is not directly assisted by any other Agency other than the Paris Police Department. The Senior Detective is the project manager and he reports directly to a Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Paris Police Department. The Chief of Police of the Paris Police Department is the Project Director. The CID Lieutenant reports to a Captain which is supervised by the Assistance Chief of Police and the Chief of Police. Detectives commonly work with Investigators from the Lamar County Sheriffs Office when it is necessary. The biggest cities in the coverage area are Sherman and Texarkana followed by Paris and then Greenville. The task force Detectives has been investigating auto theft and burglary crimes since 2010 and 2011 for an approximate total of about (9) nine years of combined experience. The Detectives have a combined total of (34) thirty-four years of overall law enforcement experience. The Task force completes VTR -68A inspections of the citizens in the coverage area every Thursday and they are done in Bonham and Paris. The Task Force routinely examines antique vehicles in place, when necessary, and that takes place anywhere in the coverage area on a case by case basis. A lot of these are done in the Sherman, Texas area. The Task force investigates all auto thefts to include any and all wheeled vehicles such as trailers, all - terrain vehicles (ATV) and tractors etc. reported to the Paris Police Department as well the Lamar County Sheriffs Department. The Task Force investigates all burglary of vehicle cases reported to the Paris Police Department and this sometimes includes credit card abuse and theft of firearm cases stemming from the auto burglaries. A lot of these cases have no follow up but Detectives at least read the report to see what items were stolen and to see where the cases are occurring. Detectives try to assist Narcotics Division Detectives with search warrants when possible due to the stolen property from car burglaries being routinely linked to the drug trade. The Lamar County Sheriff?s Office does not have near the number of car burglaries as the city and few of their cases are investigated by the Task Force unless contacted and requested by the Sheriffs Office. The Task Force is commonly called by Red River County, Hopkins County, Fannin County and Hunt County for assistance with auto theft cases to include trailer thefts as well. The Task Force is contacted on most, if not all, of the vehicle arson cases in the counties adjacent to Lamar County including Hunt County. The Task Force is also called on by the Texas Department of Public Safety from time to time when they have a burned vehicle they need identified either by it being involved in an accident or criminal activity. The Task Force maintains a bait vehicle for deterring auto theft and auto burglaries and also makes use of a bait trailer set up with a tracking device to arrest trailer thieves which is common in our coverage area. The Task Force commonly attends public events in Hopkins, Lamar, and Hunt County and sets up a booth distributing information on auto theft and auto burglary. Finally, the Task Force regulates the tow companies in Paris by reviewing and approving their city tow license application each year, monitoring their vehicle storage facilities and checking their abandon vehicles as they come in to their care. The Task Force also handles complaints that are received on the tow companies. 3.3 Functions of the Proposed Program Related to Motor Vehicle Burglary and Theft Prevention The Task Force plans to conduct at least (S) five public awareness events throughout the grant cycle. This includes distributing materials to remind citizens in the coverage area to lock their vehicle and protect there property by taking basic theft prevention steps. The Task force plans to release at least (S) five press release on information concerning the auto theft and auto burglary problem in our coverage area. This may also include success stories documenting and promoting cases of individuals arrested for auto theft and burglary or cases in which the Task Force provided a public service to the communities in our coverage area. ABTPA Task Forces are required to collaborate across judicial boundaries and to develop regional strategies to implement funded activities. Describe how the applicant staff and jurisdiction will coordinate with other agencies and jurisdictions in the implementation of this program. 3.4 Collaboration Effort The Task force routinely is contacted by law enforcement agencies to assist with investigations at the agencies request. In the current fiscal year the taskforce has assisted HOPKINS, HUNT, FANNIN, RED RIVER, TITUS and DELTA counties on cases that they have requested assistance. Most of the time the cases involve identification of burned vehicles, but other cases do come in and the task force always assist in whatever manner we are asked. For instance, recently TITUS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE contacted the Task Force about a case concerning (3) three stolen classic cars that were obtained by fraudulent checks. TITUS COUNTYfound out on of the cars was headed to the DFW area and needed assistance. The task force assisted by obtaining the vehicle identification number for the stolen car that TITUS COUNTY could not do because the title information was held at the bank and this was late on a Friday afternoon. The information was obtained and TITUS COUNTY was able to immediately enter the car as stolen. The Task Force then contacted the TARRANT COUNTY TASK FORCE who was able to locate the stolen vehicles and other stolen property. In this case the Task Force worked solely on the phone to recover stolen vehicles spanning several counties that would not have been recovered without the Task Force's existence. With that in mind our Task Force is limited by staffing and large jurisdictional area, but by our contacts and working smarter, with modern technological advances we make the best of the resources we have. Part II Goals, Strategies, and Activities Select Goals, Strategies, and Activity Targets for the proposed program. Click on the link above and select the method by which statutory measures will be collected. Law Enforcement programs must also estimate targets for the ABTPA predetermined activities. The ABTPA board has determined that grants programs must document specific activities that are appropriate under each of the three goals. Applicants are allowed to write a limited number of user defined activities. ID Activity Measure Target Mandatory Motor Vehicle Theft Measures Required for all Grantees. 1.17 Increase the recovery rate of stolen motor vehicles 1.1.18 Increase the clearance rate of motor vehicle thefts Report the number of motor vehicle theft cases cleared above the previous year total Report the number of motor vehicle theft cases cleared above the previous year total Mandatory. Reporting for Combination of TF and Jurisdiction Mandatory. Reporting for Combination of TF and Jurisdiction 1.1.19 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons Mandatory. arrested for motor vehicle theft arrested for motor vehicle Reporting for theft above the previous year Combination of TF total and Jurisdiction 2.1.12 Increase the clearance rate of motor Report the number of burglary Mandatory. vehicle burglaries cases cleared above the Reporting for previous year total Combination of TF and Jurisdiction 2.1.13 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons Mandatory. arrested for motor vehicle burglary arrested for burglary above the Reporting for previous year total Combination of TF and Jurisdiction Measures for Grantees. Add Target values for those that you will measure. 1 Goal 1: Enforcement Strategies 1.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result in the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Motor Vehicle Theft 1. 1.2 Identify and document/record Number 10 prolific motor vehicle theft offenders identified/documented S [Prolific is defined as "linked to offenders MVT offenses three or more times "] 1.1.3 Collaborate with the District Number of times collaborated S Attorneys' offices regarding Number of times collaborated S sentencing, case packets or addressing repeat offenders 1. 1.4 Conduct salvage yard inspections Number of salvage yard 10 regarding stolen parts and other inspections 1.1.5 Conduct repair shop /recycling Number of businesses S center /used car dealership inspected 10 inspections meetings attended 1.1.11 Conduct warrant "round -up" Number of operations 2 operations targeting auto crimes Activities offenders, including those wanted for motor vehicle thefts, vehicle burglaries and the theft of vehicle parts 1.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result In Reduction of Incidents of Motor Vehicle Theft 1.2.1 Provide Agency Assists Number of agency assists 50 1.2.2 Collaborate with law enforcement Number of times collaborated S units responsible for gateway crimes involved with motor vehicle theft investigations 1.2.3 Collaborate with agencies and Number of times collaborated S organizations that assist in the reduction of motor vehicle thefts 1.2.4 Collaborate on investigations Number of cases investigated S regarding stolen parts and other property 1.2.5.1 Conduct intelligence information- Number of intelligence 10 sharing meetings attended 1.3 Strategy 3: Prevent and Reduce the Incidence of Motor Vehicle Related Fraud Activities 1.3.1 Collaborate with agencies relating to Number of collaborations S investigation and enforcement of vehicle insurance fraud 1.3.4 Conduct vehicle title fraud Number of vehicle title fraud 2 investigations cases 1.3.5 Coordinate with TxDMV /Tax Number of collaborations 5 Offices relating to investigation and enforcement of fraudulent titles and registration of stolen vehicles 2 Goal 2: Reduce the Incidence of Theft from Motor Vehicles through Enforcement Strategies 2.1 Strategy 1: Prevent and Reduce the Incidence of Motor Vehicle Related Fraud Activities 2.1.2 Identify "prolific BMV offenders" through informants and intelligence [Prolific is defined as "linked to BMV and theft of vehicle parts and accessories offenses three or more times "] Number of offenders identified 2.1.4 Conduct salvage yard/repair Number of business shop /metal recyclers and resale inspections location inspections 2.1.5 Conduct warrant "round -up" Number of "round up" operations targeting auto crimes operations offenders, including those wanted for motor vehicle thefts, vehicle burglaries and the theft of vehicle parts S 10 2 2.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result in the Reduction of Incidents of Theft From a Motor Vehicle 2.2.1 Provide Agency Assists Number of agency assists 50 2.2.4 Investigate cases regarding stolen Number of cases investigated 75 parts and other property 3 Goal 3: Educate /Train Citizens and Qualified Personnel in Detection and Prevention of Motor Vehicle Theft, Burglary of Motoer Vehicles and Theft of Vehicle Parts and Accessories 3.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Public Awareness Related Activities Used to Educate Citizens 3. 1.1 Conduct media outreach, including, Number of outreaches 5 public service announcements, press releases, and interviews 3.1.2.1 Conduct educational presentations to Number of presentations 1 citizens 3.1.2.2 Conduct educational presentations to Number of participants 25 citizens 3.1.3 Operate trade show exhibits/booths Number of events 5 at community events 3.1.7 Write articles for local publications Number of articles 2 (e.g., neighborhood association newsletters) 3.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Law Enforcement Training Activities to Educate Officers on Recognition and Apprehension of Stolen Vehicles and Property 3.2.1.1 Conduct law enforcement training Number of classes 2 (TCOLE) 3.2.1.2 Conduct law enforcement training Number of participants 30 (TCOLE) Grant Evaluation 4.1 Describe the method and practice of evaluating the program activities. Including management and staff participation and systems (forms and software) used to ensure reliable and accurate data is collected and reported. The grant will be evaluated based on the goals and objectives the program completes or fails to complete. The program should be evaluated for improvements or changes by the Captain of the criminal investigation division at the end of the grant year. All reports completed are submitted to a Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigative Division. This includes monthly progress reports and overtime report. At the time ABTPA changes to quarterly reporting then at that time the progress reports will be submitted quarterly to the Lieutenant for review. Currently the PARIS POLICE DEPARTMENT use Computer Information Services out of Skokie, IL that provide the RMS (RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) and CAD (COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH). Information about those services are as follows: The CIS Records Management System (RMS) automates the records management functions of an agency. The system provides simultaneous on -line use in Records, Dispatch, Detective Bureaus, etc. RMS is specifically designed for operation by sworn and clerical personnel. Menus, Tool Bars, Help, and related GUI tools provide an intuitive and efficient environment for the entire range ofpersonnel that will enter, access, and track incidents. Key Elements of Records Management System (RMS): Certified NIBR, State - specific and UCR Reporting Simultaneously track UCR, IBR, state and local ordinance violations Capture the statistical data required by your state reporting system Increased Productivity and Efficiency Import information from Criminal Investigation Database (CID) with a single keystroke Create and customize searchable fields in every screen Local code and statute code cross table for quick, reliable entry Unlimited narratives in Microsoft Word may be created for any record Criminal Investigation Database (CID) Maintains a current database of addresses, associates, MOs, SMTs, vehicles, aliases, gang affiliations, employment, etc Merge duplicate CID records to streamline database Export current information to CID in order to eliminate double entry, while building an accurate history for case investigations Link incidents to individuals to produce involvement criminal history reports Powerful Built -in Inquiries Search across ALL CIS Systems in just seconds Bar coding is directly integrated with each property record Crime Analysis Tools Use drill down searches (descriptors, vehicle, DOB, SSN) to produce suspect lists and mug shot lineups Map incidents, locations and people with our advanced Crime Analysis System (CAS) Certifications The certifying official is the authorized official, John Godwin, City Manager. By submitting this application I certify that I have been designated by my jurisdiction as the authorized official to accept the terms and conditions of the grant. The statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. By submitting this application I certify that my jurisdiction agrees to comply with all terms and conditions if the grant is awarded and accepted. I further certify that my jurisdiction will comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations in the application, acceptance, administration and operation of this grant.