City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: MARCH 15, 2022 FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL TASK FORCES IN THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF $533,475 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ISSUE:
Authorize supplemental appropriations for the participation of the Riverside Police Department in various local, State, and Federal task forces in the amount of $533,475.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
With at least five affirmative votes, increase revenues and authorize supplemental appropriations in the amount of $533,475 in the Grants and Special Programs Fund, Various Programs (listed in the Background below); and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to receive reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the task forces listed, herein.
BACKGROUND:
The Riverside Police Department (RPD) participates in several regional task forces that receive various local, state, and federal funding reimbursements to help offset costs. Task force purpose and projected reimbursements are as follows:
United States Marshals Services (USMS) Regional Fugitive Task Force Investigates and arrests persons who have active state and federal warrants for their arrest. Violent offenders are the primary focus of the task force. Overtime for this task force is reimbursed up to approximately $125,200 by the United States Marshals Service.
Riverside Auto-Theft Interdiction Detail (RAID) Task Force Formed in 1993, the multi-jurisdictional task force concentrates its efforts on the detection, identification, and apprehension of the professional vehicle thieves operating in Riverside. The City Council approved the City’s participation in RAID through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), on April 12, 1994. Participation in the RAID task force will fund 70 percent of one full-time police officer position and 150 hours of overtime in the estimated amount of $127,043, as well as equipment, training and other necessary operating expenses by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)
The City of Riverside falls within the Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) region. The HIDTA program enhances drug control efforts by providing additional resources to combat drug trafficking and its harmful consequences. RPD has one detective assigned to this task force. Task force related overtime per the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Riverside Police Department is reimbursed up to $19,372 by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
California’s Department of Justice Inland Narcotic Crackdown Allied (INCA) Task Force Focuses on cocaine and money laundering activities in the Inland Empire region with heroin and marijuana interdiction as a secondary mission. One RPD detective and one police pilot are assigned to the INCA task force. The overtime is reimbursed by the State of California Department of Justice for up to $38,744.
As part of the INCA task force, the RPD is also reimbursed by the State of California Department of Justice for helicopter maintenance up to $50,000 for the use of a helicopter on task force operations.
Inland Violent Crime Suppression (IVCS) Task Force
Focuses on the apprehension of fugitives and violent criminals. RPD has one detective assigned to this task force. Task force related overtime is reimbursed up to $19,372 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Task Force
Investigates violations of federal firearms, arson, explosives, and narcotics laws aimed at reducing violent crimes in the City of Riverside and surrounding areas. Overtime for this task force is reimbursed up to $19,372 by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
Orange County Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (OCRCFL) Program Provides services for forensic examinations, collaboration, and training in order to provide high quality, uniform computer forensic support in the region. Overtime for this program is reimbursed up to $19,372 by the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
San Diego Police Department is the recipient of federal and state grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Management. The San Diego Police Department uses these funds to administer and operate the Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) task force. The purpose of the task force is to investigate and prosecute those who sexually exploit children through the use of the Internet and/or computers; provide training and equipment to those involved in investigating and prosecuting ICAC; and provide community education regarding the prevention of ICAC related crimes. The Riverside Police Department will receive reimbursement for salary costs of one detective position in an amount up to $100,000 and overtime costs up to $15,000.
DISCUSSION:
Participation on task forces helps the Riverside Police Department insure a well–coordinated law enforcement effort and increases the flow of intelligence information among the various law enforcement agencies in the region. The City of Riverside Police Department will continue to participate in multi-agency task forces and request reimbursement as outlined in this report.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This item contributes to Strategic Priority No. 2 Community Well-Being and Goal number No. 2.4 – Support programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement, and build public trust.
This item aligns with EACH of the five Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust – The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to improving quality of life by creating a safe environment in partnership with the people it serves. RPD’s ability to partner with Federal, County and local agencies serves to benefit the public safety of the City’s diverse populations, and results in the greater public good.
Equity – RPD provides public safety services to all residents in the City of Riverside. The partnership between RPD and other law enforcement agencies helps provide equitable distribution of public safety services.
Fiscal Responsibility – RPD’s participation in the above-mentioned task forces provides reimbursement for partnership opportunities and reduces the burden on the General Fund.
Innovation – RPD must constantly change and adapt to meet the community’s changing needs and prepare for the future. These partnerships provide the Department with additional resources and funding to achieve this goal.
Sustainability & Resiliency – The reimbursements from these programs allows RPD to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future and ensures the City’s capacity to preserves, adapt and grow.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of this action is $533,475. Upon Council approval, the increases in revenue and appropriated expenditures will be recorded in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund listed in the table below:
Task Force
Expenditure Accounts
Revenue Accounts
Reimbursement Amount
Reimbursement Period
United States Marshals Services (USMS) regional fugitive task force 9174900-411501
9174900-331100
$125,200
Federal FY21/22
Riverside Auto-Theft Interdiction Detail (RAID) task force 9345500-411500
9345500-411501
9345500-339000
$115,034
$12,009
Local FY22/23
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) task force 9175000-411501
9175000-331100
$19,372
Federal FY21/22
Inland Narcotic Crackdown Allied (INCA) task force
9175200-411501
9175200-331100
$38,744
Federal FY21/22
Inland Narcotic Crackdown Allied (INCA) task force
9175100-440110
9175100-331100
$50,000
Federal FY21/22
Inland Violent Crime Suppression (IVCS) task force
9175300-411501
9175300-331100
$19,372
Federal FY21/22
Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) task force
9175400-411501
9175400-331100
$19,372
Federal FY21/22
Orange County Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (OCRCFL) task force 9175500-411501
9175500-339000
$19,372
Federal FY21/22
Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) task force
9175600-411500
9175600-411501
9175600-331100
$100,000
$15,000
Calendar Year 2022
Because some of the funds will be received in the federal fiscal year, which spans October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, and some of the funds will be received in the calendar year, which spans January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, it is anticipated that approximately $276,074 will be received in FY 2021/22 (July 1 through June 30) with the remaining funding in the approximate amount of $257,401 received in FY 2022/23.
The timing of the reimbursements may vary dependent upon overtime worked by assigned officers and needed helicopter maintenance. Once the maximum reimbursement is reached, which could occur during the current fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), there will be no further reimbursements.
Prepared by: Larry V. Gonzalez, Chief of Police
Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Approved by: Lea Deesing, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
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