Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2013 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Supplemental Grant Award and budget from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $58,300 for the purchase of border security equipment; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match.
Issue: Local law enforcement working in international border communities must work within limited budgetary constraints to provide both proactive and responsive law enforcement services while transborder criminal organizations possess unlimited funding to access the latest technology and equipment to avoid detection/disruption of their activities utilizing their proceeds obtained through illegal but highly lucrative drug trafficking and other unlawful enterprises.
Solution: Grant award to provide supplemental equipment to assist in combating illegal drug trafficking and provide enhanced border security for the residents/citizens of Laredo/Webb County.
Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its sworn officer force will be equipped with needed new, updated technology, equipment, and supplies.
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