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BACKGROUND State Assembly Bill 3229 signed by the governor on July 12th, 1996 added section 30061 of the Government Code establishing a statewide fund for allocation to local police agencies, referred to as the Citizens' Options for Public Safety Program. As required by the bill, the County of Alameda has established a Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund and has established a committee to oversee and review the annual expenditures by local agencies from this fund. The funds are allocated to our City based on population. For COPS Year 17, the City of Pleasanton has received an allocation of$125,131 (including interest). Recommended Expenditures: As in prior years, input was solicited from members of the Police Department and submissions were reviewed by the department's Command Staff. As a result of this process, the Police Department recommends expenditures for the following items, which support front line law enforcement functions and serve to enhance public safety. The sum total of this list of expenditures is equal to $123,200 and is within the total funding allocation of COPS Year 17, a roll-over sum from COPS Year 15, and accrued interest. • Wireless Remote Target System $4,000 This system is a remote controlled moving targeting system which utilizes a 3D mannequin. It can be operated on both paved and unimproved off-range sites and can be used with pistols, rifles, Tasers, and other Less-Lethal training scenarios. This system will permit staff to improve their judgment, reaction time, and overall ability to survive an armed encounter. • Ballistic Body Armor for Police Volunteers $12,000 Volunteers for the Pleasanton Police Department perform a variety of functions in the field and at special events. It is not uncommon for Police Volunteers to have contact with irate individuals when issuing parking tickets, or occasionally encountering situations of violence. The purchase of ballistic body armor is intended to provide an additional layer of protection and security for the Volunteers. • Exterior Storage Lockers $10,900 In recent years available space in department issued lockers has become insufficient given the increased volume of both personal and departmental issued equipment. The addition of exterior lockers will permit personnel to store large patrol bags and other equipment, thus freeing up space in the traditional lockers for storage of other less frequently used items. • Perishable Skills Training Package $4,800 The Police Department is mandated by P.O.S.T. to provide Arrest and Control training at least every other year. This training is traditionally done with a partner and subjects personnel to numerous control holds, takedowns, handcuffing techniques, and sometimes impact weapons strikes, with this there is always the potential for injury. Page 2 of 5