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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 19, the City of Pleasanton has received an allocation of$127,834 (plus interest). Recommended Expenditures: Leveraging the use of technology in a variety of mediums has widely been accepted and adopted by law enforcement agencies to accomplish a variety of goals including, but not limited to, the improvement of fundamental service levels, creating greater efficiencies, reducing crime, increasing clearance rates and allowing for proactive public engagement. The Police Department recommends expenditures for COPS Year 19 be primarily encumbered for technology based solutions which support front line law enforcement functions and serve to enhance public safety. The grant funding will be directed to further develop practical technology solutions for department staff toward crime reduction and enhancing quality of life. As in prior years, input will be solicited from members of the Police Department and submissions will be reviewed by the department's Command Staff in the context of achieving these goals and initiatives through the use of specific technologies. The total of COPS Year 19 is $127,834 (plus interest). Submitted by: Fiscal 'view: Approved by: Aly/I Da d C. S ill Tina Olson Nelson Fialho Police Chie Director of Finance City Manager Attachments: 1. Resolution Page 2 of 2