City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: MARCH 11, 2025 FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL TASK FORCES IN THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF $422,796.61 - 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 $422,796.61.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
With at least five affirmative votes, increase revenues and authorize supplemental appropriations in the amount of $422,796.61 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:
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. Overtime is reimbursed by the State of California Department of Justice for up to $21,740.50 per detective.
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 $21,740.50 per detective for a total of up to $65,221.50 by the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
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 $21,740.50 per detective by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
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 $21,740.50 by the Federal Bureau of Investigations per detective.
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 $21.740.50 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation per detective.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Task Force
Focuses on enhancing 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 detective for a total of up to $30,000 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
United States Postal Inspection Services Contraband Interdiction and Investigations (C12) Task Force Focuses on the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of controlled substances and money laundering violations. RPD has one (1) detective assigned to this task force. Task force related overtime will be reimbursed up to $30,000 by the United States Postal Inspection Services.
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)
Works in close partnership with State & Local Law Enforcement Organizations in the investigation and prosecution of major drug trafficking organizations. RPD will be reimbursed up to $20,804.41 for task force related operations by the United States Department of Justice.
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. RPD will assign one (1) Officer to this task force. Participation in the RAID task force will fund 70 percent of the salary for one (1) full-time police officer position, overtime, equipment, training and other necessary operating expenses in the total estimated amount of $188,901.20 for a term of March 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The Task Force is funded by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
DISCUSSION:
Participation in 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.
In fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26 the City of Riverside anticipates receiving reimbursements in the amount of $422,796.61 through participation in the task forces described above.
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 for 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 helps provide equitable distribution of public safety services.
Fiscal Responsibility – RPD’s participation in the 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 changing technological environment. 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 an increase in revenues and expenditures of $422,796.61. Upon Council approval, the increases in revenue and appropriated expenditures will be recorded in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund for the programs and accounts listed in the table below:
Program / Reimbursement Period
Account / Amount
Revenue
Expenditures
Inland Narcotic Crackdown Allied (INCA) Task Force / Federal FY 2024/25 9184200-331100
$21,740.50
9184200-411501
$21,740.50
Inland Violent Crime Suppression (IVCS) Task Force / Federal FY 2024/25 9183700-331100
$65,221.50
9183700-411501
$65,221.50
Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Task Force / Federal FY 2024/25 9182500-331100
$21,740.50
9182500-411501
$21,740.50
Orange County Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (OCRCFL) Task Force / Federal FY 2024/25 9182700-331100
$21,740.50
9182700-411501
$21,740.50
Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking (IRCEHT) Task Force / Federal FY 2024/25 9183600-331100
$21,740.50
9183600-411501
$21,740.50
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Task Force / Federal FY 2024/25 9184000-331100
$30,000.00
9184000-411501
$30,000.00
United States Postal Inspection Services Contraband Interdiction and Investigations (CI2) South Task Force FY 2024/25 9184100-331100
$30,907.50
9184100-411501
9184100-426100
$20,707.50
$10,200.00
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) One Time 9182600-331100
$20,804.41
9182600-411501
$20,804.41
Riverside Auto-Theft Interdiction Detail (RAID) Task Force FY2024/25 & FY25/26 9353500-334100
$188,901.20
9353500-411500
9353500-411501
$159,914.00
$28,987.20
Total Revenue
$422,796.61
Total Expenditures
$422,796.61
Some of the funds will be received in the federal fiscal year, which spans October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The City's fiscal year is from July 1 through June 30. It is anticipated that approximately $229,408.80 will be received in City fiscal year 2024/25 and approximately $193,387.81 will be received in City fiscal year 2025/26. The timing of the reimbursements may vary dependent upon overtime worked by assigned personnel.
Prepared by: Brandi Becker, Police Administrator
Approved by: Larry V. Gonzalez, Chief of Police
Certified as to
availability of funds: Kristie Thomas, Financial Director/Assistant Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Mike Futrell, City Manager
Approved as to form: Jack Liu, Interim City Attorney
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