Title
U.S. Department of Justice FY 2019 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant
Action
Action:
Authorize the Mayor to accept a three-year, FY 2019 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant in the amount of $1,494,054 from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Muriel Hughes, Police
Morgan Parks, Police
Explanation
§ The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) often applies for grants to fund work beyond what is programmed in the operating budget.
§ CMPD has been awarded a Fiscal Year 2019 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
§ According to the grant parameters, the city must accept the grant award by November 2, 2019, to receive funding.
§ This grant will provide funds to maintain the components of the BJA Model established with the FY 2016 SAKI grant received by CMPD, including continuing to fund one-full time Site Coordinator to serve as the point of contact for the multidisciplinary working group and track progress of secondary evidence testing, one full-time Sexual Assault Victim Advocate to provide resources to victims of sexual assault, one full-time DNA Criminalist, two part-time detectives, and evidence testing services.
§ The grant is for a three-year term from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2022.
§ No matching contribution from the city is required.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Grants Fund