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Meeting Date:	03/11/2024
FY 2024 BWC Amended Resolution to Grant Application by the Webb Co. Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Jorge L. Trevino	Submitted By:	Jorge L. Trevino
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to amend a resolution that was approved on January 9, 2023 under "item 10.f." for a grant application as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff's Office to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division in the amount estimated at $30,000 for Body Worn Camera (BWCs) equipment, software, and supplies; This grant still requires cash match of 25% or an estimated amount of $10,000, which will be met utilizing the Sheriff’s Office forfeiture funds (Fund #2152) for a total project cost estimated of $40,000; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund. The Public Safety Office ("PSO") requested a change in the resolution which will not change the substance of the Commissioner Court's previous action to approve the resolution; and authorize the Webb County Judge to sign the amended resolution and any other matters incident thereto.[Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Fund #2743]

Background:

Body-worn cameras (BWCs) can be highly effective, providing real-time audio and visual records of interactions that can capture empirical evidence in the event of a crime, police-citizen interaction, or use-of-force incident. Preliminary research by the U.S. Department of Justice indicates that departments that have effectively implemented body-worn cameras (BWC) programs have received fewer public complaints, filed fewer use-of-force reports, and has shown a reduction in adjudicated complaints resulting in a decrease in settlements.

Previous Court Action:

The court gave authorization to apply for and accept grants for Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) in recent years.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	na
Funding Source:	na
Balance:	na
Financial Impact:
na

Attachments
Original Resolution
Amended
3-11-2024 Item #9c - Resolution Sheriff's Office BWC Grant Program - Executed