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RESOLUTION NO.______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE FY 2022 HIRING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has announced that it is accepting applications for funding designed to address the full-time sworn officer needs in states and local law enforcement agencies nationwide; and
WHEREAS, this funding is to be used to hire new law enforcement officers and create a Community Response Team, while increasing law enforcement's community policing capacity; and
WHEREAS, the East Palo Alto Police Department desires to participate in this program and request funds to assist with the cost of paying the salaries of 4 newly hired police officers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO HEREBY that it authorizes the City Manager to apply for funding from the United States Department of Justice – Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), for participation in the COPS Hiring FY 2022 Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, Acting City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney Resolution No. XX-2021 2 of 2