ITEM 4. 6
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JULY 10, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVAL OF OUT- OF- STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO ( 2)
LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICERS TO ATTEND THE G. R. E. A. T OFFICER
TRAINING IN 7ULY 2023
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Approving Out- of-State Travel for Two ( 2) Lathrop Police Department School Resource
Officers to Attend the Gang Resistance Education
and Training ( G. R. E. A. T) Officer Training in
Scottsdale, Arizona from 7uly 24, 2023 to 7uly 28,
2023
SUMMARY:
The G. R. E. A. T. Program is a nationally recognized initiative that focuses on preventing and reducing gang involvement and delinquency among young people.
The Lathrop Police Department firmly believes that this program offers the most comprehensive and effective approach to address the evolving challenges of today' s youth which involves gang activity, bullying, peer pressure, managing anger, and decision making. Additionally, the G. R. E. A. T Program also focuses on providing life skills, developing problem solving skills, promoting positive relationships with law enforcement, and strengthening healthy behaviors which provides the student the skills to not resort to delinquent behavior, gang membership, and violence.
In order for our law enforcement officers to be certified to teach any of the G. R. E. A. T curricula, they are required to successfully complete the G. R. E. A. T Officer Training.
Lathrop Police Department has identified two ( 2) School Resource Officers ( SRO) to teach the G. R. E. A. T Program in the upcoming school year.
The G. R. E. A.T Officer Training will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona. The cost for two 2) School Resource Officers to attend the G. R. E. A. T Officer Training is $ 4, 600. There are sufficient funds in the Lathrop Police Department' s training budget to cover the cost of the training.
Staff recommends City Council approve the out- of- state travel for two ( 2) School Resource Officers to attend the G. R. E. A. T Officer Training in Scottsdale, Arizona from July 24, 2023 to July 28, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
The G. R. E. A. T. Program is a nationally recognized initiative that focuses on preventing and reducing gang involvement and delinquency among young people.
The Lathrop Police Department firmly believes that this program offers the most comprehensive and effective approach to address the evolving challenges of our CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 2
JULY 10, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL OF OUT- OF- STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO ( 2) LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS TO ATTEND THE G. R. E. A. T OFFICER TRAINING IN ) ULY 2023
youth within the Lathrop community. For our law enforcement officers to be certified to teach any of the G. R. E. A. T curricula, they are required to successfully complete the G. R. E. A. T Officer Training.
There are two G. R. E. A. T trainings offered this year with one in Louisville, Kentucky and the other in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Lathrop Police Department has identified two ( 2) School Resource Officers ( SRO) to teach the G. R. E. A. T Program in the upcoming school year and is requesting approval from Council for the SROs to attend the training in Scottsdale, Arizona on July 24, 2023 through July 28, 2023. This training will equip and enable them to teach the G. R. E. A. T Program and will cover various aspects of gang resistance education, including conflict resolution, decisionmaking skills, and positive youth development strategies.
Attending this out- of-state training is crucial for our SROs to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively engage with students, identify early signs of gang involvement, and implement prevention strategies. The G. R. E. A.T. Officer Training provides our officers with the tools and resources needed to establish meaningful connections with students, foster positive relationships, and guide them towards making responsible choices.
The cost for two ( 2) School Resource Officers to attend the G. R. E. A. T Officer Training is $ 4, 600. There are sufficient funds in the Lathrop Police Department' s training budget to cover the cost of the training.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
For our law enforcement officers to be certified to teach any of the G. R. E. A. T curricula, they are required to successfully complete the G. R. E. A. T Officer Training.
To be able to teach the G. R. E. A. T Program in the upcoming school year, staff recommends City Council approve the out-of-state travel for two ( 2) School Resource Officers to attend the G. R. E. A.T Officer Training in Scottsdale, Arizona from July 24, 2023 to July 28, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for two ( 2) School Resource Officers to attend the G. R. E. A. T Officer Training is $ 4, 600. There are sufficient funds in the Lathrop Police Department' s training budget to cover the cost of the training.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution Approving Out- of- State Travel for Two ( 2) Lathrop Police Department School Resource Officers to Attend the Gang Resistance Education and Training ( G. R. E. A. T) Officer Training in Scottsdale, Arizona from July 24, 2023 to ) uly 28, 2023
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 3
7ULY 10, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL OF OUT- OF- STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO ( 2) LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS TO ATTEND THE G. R. E. A. T OFFICER TRAINING IN ] ULY 2023
APPROVALS:
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Chief of Police
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Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 23 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP APPROVING OUT- OF- STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO ( 2) LATHROP POLICE SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICERS TO ATTEND THE GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING ( G. R. E. A.T) OFFICER TRAINING IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA FROM 7ULY 24, 2023 TO 7ULY 28, 2023
WHEREAS, the G. R. E. A. T. Program is a nationally recognized initiative that focuses on preventing and reducing gang involvement and delinquency among young people; and
WHEREAS, the Lathrop Police Department firmly believes that this program offers the most comprehensive and effective approach to address the evolving challenges of today' s youth which involves gang activity, bullying, peer pressure, managing anger, and decision making; and
WHEREAS, for our law enforcement officers to be certified to teach any of the G. R. E. A.T curricula, they are required to successfully complete the G. R. E. A. T Officer Training; and
WHEREAS, there are two G. R. E. A.T trainings offered this year with one in Louisville, Kentucky and the other in Scottsdale, Arizona; and WHEREAS, the Lathrop Police Department has identified two ( 2) School Resource Officers ( SRO) to teach the G. R. E. A. T Program in the upcoming school year and is requesting approval from Council for the SROs to attend the G. R. E. A.T Officer Training in Scottsdale, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, attending this out- of- state training is crucial for our SROs to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively engage with students, identify early signs of gang involvement, and implement prevention strategies; and WHEREAS, the cost for two ( 2) School Resource Officers to attend the G. R. E. A. T OfficerTraining is $ 4, 600. This includes the registration, hotel and per diem for two ( 2) School Resource Officers; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Lathrop Police Department' s training budget to cover the cost of the training; and
WHEREAS, as required by City policy, any out- of- state travel requires Council approval; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby approve the out- of- state travel for two ( 2) School Resource Officers to attend the G. R. E. A. T Officer Training in Scottsdale, Arizona from July 24, 2023 to July 28, 2023.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this lOth day of July 2023, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Sonny Dhaliwal, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney