City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: APRIL 23, 2024 FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL TASK FORCES IN THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF $328,928.50 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ISSUE:
Authorize supplemental appropriations for the participation of the Riverside Police Department in various local, state, and federal task forces in the amount of $328,928.50.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
With at least five affirmative votes, increase revenues and authorize supplemental appropriations in the amount of $328,928.50 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:
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 (1) 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 $20,707.50 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. RPD has one (1) detective assigned to the INCA task force. The overtime is reimbursed by the State of California Department of Justice for up to $23,976 per detective.
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 $15,000 for the use of a helicopter on task force operations.
Inland Violent Crime Suppression (IVCS) Task Force
Mission is to identify and target for prosecution criminal enterprise groups and individuals responsible for crimes of violence, as well as to focus on the apprehension of dangerous fugitives where there is or may be a federal investigative interest. RPD has three (3) detectives assigned to this task force. Task force related overtime is reimbursed up to $20,707.50 per assigned officer for a total of up to $62,122.50 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation per detective.
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. RPD has one (1) detective assigned to this task force. Overtime for this task force is reimbursed up to $20,707.50 by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms per detective.
Orange County Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (OCRCFL) Provides services for forensic examinations, collaboration, and training in order to provide high quality, uniform computer forensic support in the region. RPD has one (1) detective assigned to this task force. Overtime for this program is reimbursed up to $20,707.50 by the Federal Bureau of Investigations per detective.
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 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 (1) detective position in an amount up to $100,000 and overtime costs up to $15,000.
Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking (IRCEHT) Task Force Focuses to identify and rescue victims of child exploitation and human trafficking; to reduce the vulnerability of children and adults to sexual exploitation and abuse. RPD has one (1) detective assigned to this task force. Task force related overtime will be reimbursed up to $20,707.50 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation per detective.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Task Force
Focuses to enhance the State’s ability to prepare for, prevent, and respond to terrorist attacks and other major disasters. RPD has two (2) detectives assigned to the HSI task force. Task force related overtime will be reimbursed up to $15,000 per assigned officer for a total of up to $30,000 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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.
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 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 help provide equitable distribution of public safety services.
Fiscal Responsibility – RPD’s participation in the task forces provides reimbursement for partnership opportunity 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 allow 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 impact of this action is $328,928.50. Upon Council approval, the increases in revenue and appropriated expenditures will be recorded in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund and Programs as listed in the table below:
Program / Reimbursement Period
Account / Amount
Revenue
Expenditures
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force / Federal FY 2023/24 9180000-331100
$20,707.50
9180000-411501
$20,707.50
Inland Narcotic Crackdown Allied (INCA) Task Force (Ops) / Federal FY 2023/24 9180200-331100
$15,000.00
9180200-411501
$15,000.00
Inland Narcotic Crackdown Allied (INCA) Task Force / Federal FY 2023/24 9180100-331100
$23,976.00
9180100-440110
$23,976.00
Inland Violent Crime Suppression (IVCS) Task Force / Federal FY 2023/24 9180400-331100
$62,122.50
9180400-411501
$62,122.50
Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Task Force / Federal FY 2023/24 9181000-331100
$20,707.50
9181000-411501
$20,707.50
Orange County Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (OCRCFL) Task Force / Federal FY 2023/24 9180500-331100
$20,707.50
9180500-411501
$20,707.50
Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) Task Force /
Calendar 2024
9180600-331100
$115,000.00
9180600-411500
9180600-411501
$100,000.00
$15,000.00
Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking (IRCEHT) Task Force / Federal FY 2023/24 9180700-331100
$20,707.50
9180700-440110
$20,707.50
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Task Force / Federal FY 2023/24 9180300-331100
$30,000.00
9180300-411501
$30,000.00
Total Revenue
$328,928.50
Total Expenditures
$328,928.50
Some of the funds will be received in the federal fiscal year, which spans October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 and some of the funds will be received in calendar year 2024, which spans January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The City’s fiscal is from July 1 through June 30. It is anticipated that approximately $217,946.37 will be received in City fiscal year 23/24 and approximately $110,982.13 will be received in City fiscal year 24/25.
The timing of the reimbursements may vary dependent upon overtime worked by assigned officers and needed helicopter maintenance. Once the maximum reimbursement is reached, there will be no further reimbursements.
Prepared by: Steve Goodson, Police Lieutenant
Approved by: Larry V. Gonzalez, Chief of Police
Certified as to
availability of funds: Kristie Thomas, Finance Director/Assistant Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Mike Futrell, City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
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