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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Implement Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program Grant Funding from the Department of Homeland Security through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for a Training Lab Use of Force Simulator
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Grants Administrator
Karen Adkins, Emergency Management Coordinator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution for acceptance and implementation of grant award.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The UASI program focuses on enhancing regional security preparedness in major metropolitan areas.
· Staff requests approval to accept and implement grant award of approximately $49,759 in UASI grant funding for a Training Lab Use of Force Simulator.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The Training Lab Use of Force Simulator will allow police officers to do firearms training in simulated conflict situations
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The grant will provide approximately $49,759
· No match is required.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A