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Program Announcement and Request for Proposals

1996 Edward Byrne Memorial Drug Control and
System Improvement Formula Grant Program

Administered by the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council

Zell Miller Governor
John T. Clower Acting Director

Application Due May 3, 1996
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ZeU Miller Governor

OFACEOFTHEGOVERNOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
503 Oak Place Suite 540 Atlanta, Georgia 30349 TEL. (404) 559-4949 FAX 559-4960 TOY 559-4177
April 26, 1996

John Clower Acting Director

FOREWORD
This booklet contains the guidelines and application informationfor the 1996 Edward Byrne Memorial Drug Control and System Improvement (DCSn Formula Grant Program which is administered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (hereinafter "the Council"). This program is administered on the federal level by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
The Program will provide Georgia with federal funds for drug enforc~ment projects and other improvements to the criminal justice system. The program areas targeted for funding were selected through a planning process which drew on the recommendations of representatives from all components of Georgia's criminal justice system. The Council's Crime Control and System Improvement Advisory Committee finalized these program areas based on input gathered through several public meetings throughout the year.
The Council will offer an applicant's workshop on April 11, 1996, in Forsyth at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Bay A to assist applicants with meeting the May 3, 1996 submission deadline.
We trust these federal funds, in combination with local and state funds, will be beneficial in implementing several new projects, as well as continuing and expanding some projects which have previously reCeived support. Should you have questions concerning the program, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (404) 559-4949.
NOTE: All funding listed in the Program Announcement and Application is contingent upon approval of the Federal Appropriations for rISCaI year 1996, which had not been approved at the time this Announcement was printed.
Sincerely,
f}ll~
John T. Clower Acting Director

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

INTRODUCTION
The Edward Byrne Memorial Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, as amended, establishes a program of criminal justice grants to aid local and state governments in implementing effective drug and violent crime enforcement and other criminal justice improvement projects. The Act authorizes the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make grants to states for use by state agencies and local units of government for the purpose" of improving the enforcement of state and local laws that establish offenses similar to offenses established in the Federal Controlled Substances Act. The program also provides for the implementation of other criminal justice improvements which emphasize violent crime and serious offenders. These funds may be used to support projects which improve the apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, detention, supervision, and rehabilitation of drug offenders. Additionally, eradication projects, treatment projects, projects which target major drug and violent offenders, and projects which improve the overall effectiveness of the criminal justice system are eligible for funding. The Council has been designated as the state agency responsible for administering this grant program in Georgia.
Under the Act each state is required to develop a statewide strategy for drug and violent crime control in order to ensure that the projects funded under this program are coordinated with existing enforcement efforts, and that the maximum impact on the state's drug abuse and violent crime problem is achieved. The State's strategy was developed utilizing information elicited from our statewide criminal justice community, which included experts in the areas of drug enforcement, drug treatment, drug prevention and education, and violent crime.
Georgia's strategy identifies several program areas which can effectively address illicit drug and violent crime activity in our State. It is anticipated that a large portion of this year's funding will be allocated for locally implemented multi-jurisdictional task forces and Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) projects. Additionally, funding is expected to continue our statewide drug enforcement and offender treatment initiatives; support statewide forensic services; and, provide training relative to community-oriented policing and drug enforcement. A complete list and description of program areas anticipated to receive funding can be found in the "Drug Control and System Improvement Program Guidelines" and the "Appendix" section of this booklet.
The following sections describe the guidelines and application procedures pertaining to the Program. Please keep in mind the Application Submission Deadline of May 3, 1996. As you will see, these program areas are intended to allow a significant amount of discretion to local governments and state agencies wishing to apply for funds. If additional information is needed, please contact the Council at the following address or phone number:
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 503 Oak Place, Suite 540 Atlanta, Georgia 30349 (404) 559-4949
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL CRIME CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
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Dr. William L. Megathlin, Chair Dean, Armstrong State College Academic & Enrollment Services 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419-1997

Mr. H. P. "Buck" Craft, Vice-Chair **Chair, Georgia Organized Crime
Prevention Council 278 Indian Hills Trail Marietta, GA 30068

Mr. Richard A. Malone District Attorney Middle Judicial Circuit 131 S. Main Street Swainsboro, GA 30401

Major C. Richard Darby **Chair, Georgia Peace Officers Standards
& Training Council Marta Police Department 2424 Piedmont Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30324
Mr. Robert L. Doss, Jr., Director Administrative Office of the Courts 244 Washington Street, Suite 550 Atlanta, GA 30334
Mr. A. Sidney Johnson, m
.Acting Director, Office of Strategic Management Georgia Department of Corrections East Tower - Suite 854 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SE Atlanta, GA 30334
Chief Joseph H. "Jacklt Lumpkin Albany Police Department 225 Pine Avenue Albany,GA 31702

Mr. Paul L. Melvin, Assistant Commissioner Georgia Department of Corrections Twin Towers East, Room 756 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SE Atlanta, GA 30334
Colonel Sidney R. Miles, C~ Commissioner, Department of Public Safety 959 East Confederate Avenue, SE Atlanta, GA 30371-2303
Ms. Judy Neal, Executive Director Children and Youth Coordinating Council 10 Park Place South, suite 410 Atlanta, GA 30303
Mr. Steve Schildecker *Citizen Member 2972 Whitby Drive Doraville, GA 30340

Honorable William C. "Bill" Madden,
Madison County Board of Commissioners
Courthouse Square
P. o. Box 147
Danielsville, GA 30633

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Crime Control and System hnprovement Advisory Committee Membership List

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Grant Application Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1

DCSI Program Guidelines .

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Fund Allocation Summary

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Purpose of the Grant Program

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Eligible Applicants

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Selection Criteria .

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Eligible Program Areas

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Required Project Contents

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Allocation and Availability of Funds

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Match Requirements

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Title to Personal Property

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Limitations on the Use of Funds

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Reporting Requirements

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General Financial Requirements

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Audit Requirements

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Reporting Changes to Project

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Authorized Program Areas

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Grant Applications Packages

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Application Submission

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Application Contents

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Grant Awards

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Grant Application Table of Contents

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Grant Application Fonns

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Applications Checklist

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Appendices . . 27

Appendix A Edward Byrne Memorial Drug Control and Systems Improvement Program Descriptions and Special Stipulations 27

1. Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force Program .

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2.

Drug and Violent Crime PreventionlEducation Program

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3. Courts Delay Reduction!Alternatives to Incarceration Program

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4.

Offender Treatment Program

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5. Model Jail Program

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6. Drug Enforcement Training Program

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7. Forensic Services Upgrade Program

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8. Statewide Narcotics Infonnation and Intelligence Exchange Program

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9. Drug Abuse Prevention Training Program

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10. Criminal Justice Records Improvement Program

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11. Victim Witness Assistance Program

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12. Jail Assistance Project

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13. DUI Task Force .

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14. Domestic Controlled Substance Task Force - Indoor Growth

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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant Application Schedule

1. Grant Announcement and Request for Proposal
2. Applicant's Technical Assistance Seminar
Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Bay A Forsyth, Georgia 9:00 a.m.
3. Application Submission Deadline
4. Award Announcements

March 1996 April 11, 1996
May 3,1996 Upon Approval of Federal
Appropriations

Please clip and return the notice below by April 1, 1996, to indicate who will attend the technical assistance seminar for applicants on April 11, 1996 and the Program Areas in which you plan to submit an applications. Mail notice to: Applicant Seminar, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 503 Oak place, Suite 540, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.

Yes, we will attend the technical assistance seminar for applicants on April 11, 1996 at the Georgia Public

Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia at 9:00 a.m. in Bay A.

Agency/Organization:

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Participants:

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Program Areas of Interest: Drug Control and System Improvement Fonnula Grant Program

_ Multi-jurisdictional Task Force Program _ Drug Enforcement Training Program _ Forensic Services Upgrade Program _ Offender Treatment Program _ Drug Abuse Prevention Training Program _ Other (Program Area:.

_ Model Jail Program
_ Drug and Violent Crime PreventionlEducation Program _ Courts Delay Reduction!Alternatives to Incarceration Program _ Statewide Narcotics Information and Intelligence Exchange Program _ Victim Witness Assistance Program
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Pursuant to ADA requirements, persons who require special arrangements for the meeting should call Ms. Jeannette Huckaby at (404) 559-4949.

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1996
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM
PROGRAM AND APPLICATION GUIDELINES
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-PROGRAM GUIDELINES

FUND ALLOCATION SUMMARY

The following summary identifies areas targeted for funding under the 1996 Edward Byrne Memorial Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program. While special consideration will be given to projects within these areas, proposals for criminal justice projects not included within these priority areas will be considered if received by the Council on or before 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, 1996.

I. LOCALLY IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS
A. Law Enforcement
1. Multi-jurisdictional Task Force Program - It is anticipated that $4,900,000 will be awarded for the implementationand/or continuation of thirty-five (35) or fewer projects.
2. Drug and Violent Crime PreventionlEducation Program - It is anticipated that $1,650,000 will be awarded to seventy (70) or fewer Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), School Resource Officer (SRO), and/or Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) projects administered by local law enforcement agencies.

$6,550,000

B. Courts
1. Court Delay Reduction!Alternatives to Incarceration Program - It is anticipated that $400,000 will be awarded for the implementation and/or continuance of Five (5) or fewer court delay reduction projects, such as innovative prosecution, drug courts, drug diversion, conditional discharge, or other initiatives which target the special needs of the defendant/offender.
2. Juvenile Offender Treatment Program - It is anticipated that $140,000 will be awarded for the implementation and/or continuation of four (4) of fewer court implemented projects.

$540,000

C. Jails

$295,000

1. Model Jail Program - It is anticipated that $170,000 will be awarded for the implementation and/or continuation of three (3) or fewer projects in local jails.
2. Local Jail Assistance Project - It is anticipated that up to $125,000 will be awarded to implement one (1) Jail Assistance Project for local jails.

D. Victims

$390,000

1. Victim Witness Assistance Program - It is anticipated that $390,000 will be awarded for implementation or continuation of three (3) or fewer Victim Witness Assistance Projects.

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II. STATE IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS
A. Law Enforcement
l. Multi-jurisdictional Task Force Program - It is anticipated that up to $135,000 will be awarded to one (1) recipient for continuation and/or enhancement of regional and/or statewide enforcement initiatives which target illicit drug activity and violent crime.
2. Drug and Violent Crime PreventionJEducation Program - It is anticipated that up to $190,000 will be awarded for continuation of one (1) DARE training project.
3. Law Enforcement Training Program - It is anticipated that $210,000 will be awarded to one (1) recipient for continuation of statewide drug enforcement training capabilities.
4. Forensic Services Upgrade Program - It is anticipated that up to $280,000 will be awarded to one (1) recipient to improve and enhance statewide toxicology capabilities.
5. Statewide Narcotics Infonnation and Intelligence Program - It is anticipated that up to $120,000 will be awarded for continuation of one (1) centralized intelligence network for local, state and federal multi-jurisdictional task force projects.
6. Domestic Controlled Substance Program - It is anticipated that up to $345,000 will be awarded for implementation of one (1) project targeting location of indoor cultivation and/or clandestine drug laboratories.
7. Statewide DUI Task Force - It is anticipated that up to $535,0Q0 will be awarded for implementation of one (1) project targeting offenders driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
B. Courts
1. Court Delay Reduction Program - It is anticipated that $40,000 will be awarded for the implementation of one (1) Statewide Substance Resource Data Base.
C. Corrections
1. Adult Offender Treatment Program - It is anticipated that up to $670,000 will be awarded to two (2) or fewer recipients for continuation and enhancement of drug treatment services available to adult incarcerated and paroled offenders.
2. Juvenile Offender Treatment Program - It is anticipated that up to $250,000 will be awarded to one (1) recipient for continuation and enhancement of drug testing and treatment services available to juvenile offenders.

$1,815,000
$ 40,000 $920,000

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D. Criminal History Records Improvement
1. Criminal History Records Improvement Program - * A supplemental request
for proposals will be issued to agencies identified in the Criminal History Records Improvement Plan which is currently under development. Applications will not be accepted under this program area until the supplemental request for proposals is released.
E. Innovative Programs
1. GEMA Excess Property Distribution - It is anticipated that up to $240,000 will be awarded for continuation of one (1) project for distribution of excess Government Property to law enforcement agencies for use in combating violent or drug related crime.

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$240,000

PURPOSE OF THE GRANT PROGRAM
The purpose of the Edward Byrne Memorial Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program is to assist units of local government and state agencies in carrying out specific projects which offer a high probability of improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. The program provides funding for projects that assist multi-jurisdictional organizations in attacking the drug and violent crime control problem and to support national drug control priorities.
Formula grant funds may be used to support projects that enforce local and state laws which establish offenses similar to offenses established in the Federal Controlled Substances Act, and to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, with emphasis on violent crime and serious offenders. As specified under the "Appendix" section of this application package, grant funds may be utilized to provide personnel, equipment, training and technical assistance for the more widespread apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, detention, supervision, and rehabilitation of offenders.

ELIGmLE APPLICANTS
Its intent is to provide drug control and other criminal justice assistance to local units of government and state agencies. The Department of Justice has defined a unit of local government as a general purpose political subdivision of a state, such as a city or county.
Local agencies, such as sheriffs department and county/city police departments, must secure sponsorship through their county commission or city council. Private non-profit groups cannot receive funding directly from the Council but may receive funds through contractual agreements with units of local government receiving awards.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will make funding decisions based on the following qualitative and quantitative selection criteria.
(1) Availability of Funding - Projects will be funded based on the availability of funding. (2) Completeness of Application - Application must meet the application requirements set forth
in this booklet. Failure to provide requested information in proper formats will be grounds of denying a funding request.

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(3) Compliance with General and Special Project Requirements - Compliance with general and special project requirements by existing projects will be considered in funding decisions.
(4) Project Perfonnance - The performance of existing projects will be considered in funding decisions.
(5) Potential for SucceSs - The potential for success will be considered as a criteria for funding decisions. Appropriateness of project design, agency capabilities, and level of participation are factors that help determine potential for success.
(6) Commitment to Project - The demonstrated commitment to the project will be a criteria in making funding decisions. The amount of cash match, level of participation, and other factors will indicate commitment to the operation of the project.
ELIGffiLE PROGRAM AREAS
The Federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act provides assistance to local and state agencies for drug enforcement, violent crime control, and other criminal justice purposes through the Edward Byrne Memorial Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program. Identified in the Act were twenty-six (26) general purpose areas, of which one or more areas must be, addressed by applicants requesting grant funds. A complete description of these purpose areas can be found in the "Appendix" section.
Under the Act, each state is required to develop a statewide strategy for drug and violent crime control aimed at identifying available resources and activities which are perceived to have the greatest impact on the drug and violent crime problem in the state.
In developing Georgia's statewide strategy, the Council solicited input from representatives of Georgia's criminal justice community. The Council's Crime Control and System Improvement Advisory Committee held several public meetings to discuss program priorities for this year. Utilizing this input, the Crime Control and System Improvement Advisory Committee identified several program areas which will receive priority consideration during the current grant cycle. These areas, along with the total amount of federal funds allocated to each, were listed earlier in the "Funds Allocation Summary" section. Complete program descriptions can be found in the "Appendix" section of this booklet.
The Council anticipates awarding the full amount of the grant allocation in these program areas. However, consideration can also be given to projects not contained within these areas in the event awardable funds remain subsequent to the obligation of funds for proposals within the specified areas.
In an effort to ensure as much coordination as possible, the Council intends to give special consideration to those applicants in drug enforcement related areas that (1) demonstrate coordination and cooperation with drug education/prevention and treatment/rehabilitationefforts; (2) provide a positive impact on drug enforcement activities in a large geographic area or serve a large population base; and (3) provide multi-jurisdictional or regional programs.
REQUIRED PROJECT CONTENTS
Specific projects targeted for funding are described in "Appendix A" of this booklet. "Special Project Requirements" and "Perfonnance Indicators" which are deemed critical to successful project design, implementation, and evaluation are set forth for several program areas. The Council will be able to award funds to eligible applicants following these preestablished criteria without approval from the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance. Proposals for all other projects must also define specifically the "Special Project Requirements" and "Performance Indicators" necessary for successful project implementation. Please see Part IV and Part V of the grant application.
In order to grant flexibility and address changing needs, an applicant may propose projects other than those authorized under the priority areas. These proposed projects may be varia~ions of certified projects, or completely
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different. However, under this process. applicants must demonstrate that the proposed project (1) falls within one of the 26 authorized program areas identified in the Federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act (See Table of Contents);
(2) meets the criteria of enhancing state and local illicit drug and violent crime control efforts; and (3)
includes "Special Project Requirements" and "Perfonnance Indicators" for the proposed project. An application approved by the Council for a project not previously certified by BJA can receive a conditional award from the Council pending federal approval.
The "Appendix" section list specific information pertaining to the certified projects identified for priority consideration by the Council. The following information is included in the description of each project:
Program Budget Allocation and Anticipated Awards. This section describes the total amount of funds allocated for the program area and the anticipated number of grants to be awarded;
Description of the Problem. This section provides a brief description of problems necessitating the need for a particular program area;
Goals/Objectives. This section outlines the guiding philosophy and intent of the project citing ideas of attaining successful project outcome;
Special Project Requirements. Every proposed project is required to contain certain fundamental elements. A description of specific requirements essential to the project must be included. For noncertified projects, the applicant must develop and describe the requirements necessary for successful project implementation; and
Project Evaluation. This section explains the evaluation plan that will be followed by the Council in evaluating the success of the project. The plan includes "Performance Indicators" which the Council and the implementing agency will use to track effectiveness as the project is implemented. Proposals for noncertified projects or projects without specific evaluation plans will be required to establish "Performance Indicators" and describe how project staff will collect, maintain, and report project data.
ALLOCATION AND AVAILABILlTY OF FUNDS - CONTINGENT UPON FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS
Currently, the Federal FY 1996 appropriations bill has not been approved. If not signed by July 1, 1996, we anticipate that budget resolutions should provide necessary funding to operate projects from July 1, 1996 through October 31, 1996; this may require an initial part-year grant award, followed by an adjustment to a full-year award, contingent upon approval and signature of the Federal appropriations bill.
Approximately $12,000,000 is recommended for award to Georgia. Five percent (5%) of that amount must be reserved for improvement of Criminal History Records and 5% will be utilized for Administrative costs. We anticipate awarding the residual $11,000,OO to local and state agencies, with over 64% of that award to local governments. Funds awarded to state agencies may be considered part of the local pass-through, provided that local governments agree in writing that services provided by the state are of direct benefit to their crime control initiative.
Grant awards are of twelve (12) months duration; however, for sufficient cause, the Council may grant extensions provided that all funding is expended prior to September 30, 1998.
MATCH REQUIREMENTS
Federal funds may be used to pay up to 75% of the cost of a project. The remaining non-federal share, must be in cash from nonfederal funds. Grant funds may be used to implement new projects or enhance existing projects.
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Funds required to pay the nonfederal portion of the cost of each project must be in addition to funds that could otherwise be available for the project by the recipients of grant funds. Cash from the sale of assets forfeited in criminal cases, as well as proceeds received through participation in the Federal Equitable Sharing Program,- may be used as the nonfederal portion of a project.
TITLE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY
Title to all expendable and nonexpendable personal property purchased under the program will vest in the agency which purchased the property. At the time of the grant award, a certification will be completed by the recipient indicating that the property purchased will be used for criminal justice purposes. In the event such a certification is not made, title to the property will vest with the Council, which can assign the equipment for other criminal justice purposes after the grant for the specific project has ended.
LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF FUNDS
Equipment and Hardware: Equipment and hardware expenses which are necessary and incidental to an approved project are allowable under certain circumstances. See program descriptions located under the "Appendix" section of this booklet for additional information.
General Salaries and Personnel Costs: Payment of personnel costs are allowable if costs are a part of an approved project and are necessary and incidental to successful project implementation and operation.
Construction: Use of grant funds for construction projects is prohibited.
Land Acquisition: Acquisition of land with grant funds is prohibited.
Administrative Costs: The Council will decide on a case by case basis whether up to 5 % of a grant award can be used for costs associated with the administration of a project.
-Period of Project Support: Projects funded under the formula grant program may be funded through multiple awards for a maximum of 48 months in the aggregate including anytime occurring before the effective date of the Federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act. Multi-jurisdictional task force projects and victim assistance projects are exempted from 48 month rule requirements.
Non..supplantation: Federal funds cannot be used to supplant state or local funds. All applicants must certify that formula grant monies will be used to increase the amount of funds available for the applicable law enforcement or other criminal justice activity.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Each recipient is required to submit information and data relative to performance indicators for each program area and other specified reporting requirements on a quarterly basis. Quarterly reports, which request performance data, have been established for several program areas. Such reports are included as attachments in the "Appendix" section in this booklet. Projects in program areas that do not have established quarterly reports must report data based on performance indicators appropriate to the project. Additionally, each grantee will be required to submit annual project reports on forms provided for that purpose. The report must be completed on each project as specified by the Council. Failure to comply with reporting requirements will result in a reduction in award funds. The dates of the reports deadlines will be established in the award package. All reports must be forwarded to the Council by mail and will not be accepted by fax.
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GENERAL FJNANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Grants awarded under this program are regulated by the provisions of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to financial assistance. These circulars, along with additional information and guidance, are contained in the federal Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants (Guideline Manual 7100.1) available from the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance upon award of grant funds. This guideline manual provides information on cost allowability, methods of payment, audit accounting systems and financial records.
AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The Office of management and Budget Circular A-128 "Audit of State and Local Govenunents", mandates that certain grantees have the responsibility to provide for an audit of their activities. Each affected grantee will be required to provide the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council with a copy of their audit report within 15 days after its completion. A copy of Circular A-128 is available from the Council upon award of grant funds. Failure to comply with audit requirements constitutes grounds for immediate suspension of grant funds and/or denial of subsequent awards.
REPORTING CHANGES TO PROJECT
Any proposed changes to the project budget or operations by the recipient must be submitted in writing to the Council for approval prior to making any changes.
AUTHORIZED PROGRAM AREAS
Below are descriptions of the twenty-six (26) general purpose areas of-which one or more areas must be addressed by applicants requesting grant funds.
1. Demand reduction education programs in which law enforcement officers parti~ipate.
2. Multi-jurisdictionaltask force programs that integrate Federal, state and local drug law enforcement agencies and prosecutors for the purpose of enhancing interagency coordination and intelligenceand facilitating multijurisdictional investigations.
3. Programs designed to target the domestic sources of controlled and illegal substances, such as precursor chemicals, diverted pharmaceutical, clandestine laboratories and cannabis cultivations.
4. Providing community and neighborhood programs that assist citizens in preventing and controlling crime, including special programs that address the problems of crimes committed against 'the elderly and special programs for rural jurisdictions.
5. Disrupting illicit commerce in stolen goods and property.
6. Improving the investigation and prosecution of white-collar crime, organized crime, public cQrruption crimes and fraud against the government with priority attention to cases involving drug-related official corruption.
7. a. Improving the operational effectiveness of law enforcement through the use of crime analysis techniques, street sales enforcement, schoolyard violator programs, gang-related and low-income housing drug control programs.
b. Developing and implementing anti-terrorism plans for deep draft ports, international airports and other important facilities.
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8. Career criminal prosecution programs, including the development of model drug control legislation.

9. Financial investigative programs that target the identification of money laundering operations and assets obtained through illegal drug trafficking, including the development of proposed mo4el legislation, fmancial investigative training and financial information sharing systems.

10. Improving the operational effectiveness of the court process by expanding prosecutorial, defender and judicial resources and implementing court delay reduction programs.

11. Programs designed to provide additional public correctional resources and improve the corrections system, including treatment in prisons and jails, intensive supervision programs and long-range corrections and sentencing strategies.

12. Providing prison industry projects designed to place inmates in a realistic working and training environment which will enable them to acquire marketable skills and to make financial payments for restitution to their victims, for support of their own families and for support of themselves in the institution.

13. Providing programs which identify and meet the treatment needs of adult and juvenile drug dependent and alcohol dependent offenders.

14. Developing and implementing programs which provide assistance to jurors and witnesses and assistance (other than compensation) to victims of crime.

15. a. Developing programs to improve drug control technology, such as pretrial drug testing programs, programs which provide for the identification, assessment, referral to treatment, case management and monitoring of drug dependent offenders and enhancement of state and local forensic laboratories.

b. Criminal justice information systems to assist law enforcement, prosecution, courts and corrections organizations (including automated fingerprint identification systems).

16. Innovative programs which demonstrate new and different approaches to en~orcement, prosecution and

adjudication of drug offenses and other serious crimes.

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17. Addressing the problems of drug trafficking and the illegal manufacture of controlled substances in public housing.

18. Improving the criminal and juvenile justice system's response to domestic and family violence, including spouse abuse, child abuse and abuse of the elderly.

19. Drug control evaluation programs which state and local units of government may utilize to evaluate programs and projects directed at state drug control initiatives.

20. Providing alternatives to prevent detention,jail and prison for persons who pose no danger to the community.

21. Programs of which the primary goal is to strengthen urban enforcement and prosecution efforts targeted at street drug sales.

22. Programs for the prosecution of driving while intoxicated charges and the enforcement of other laws related to alcohol and the operation of motor vehicles.

23. Programs to assist States in the litigation processing of death penalty Federal habeas corpus petitions.

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24. Programs for law enforcement and prevention projects related to gangs, or to youth who are involved or at risk of involvement in gangs.
25. Programs for developing and improving a forensic laboratory capability to analyze DNA for identification purposes.
26. Programs that address the need for effective bindover systems for the prosecution of violent 16 and 17 year old juveniles in courts with jurisdiction over adults for certain violent crimes.
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1996 GRANT APPLICATION PACKAGE
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GRANT APPLICATION PACKAGE
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
To be eligible for the current funding cycle, applications must be received in the office of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 1996. It is suggested that,applications be sent by registered mail, certified mail, or other means of special delivery. PLEASE INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL AND TWO COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. COPIES CANNOT BE PROVIDED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL.
Mailing address for applications and additional information is as follows:
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Edward Byrne Memorial
Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program 503 Oak Place, Suite 540 Atlanta, Georgia 30349 Attention: Mr. John Cook (404) 559-4949
APPLICATION CONTENTS
The following components must be included in each proposal and will be closely reviewed and assessed.
(1) GENERAL INFORMATION. Using the format identified in "Part I", general information should be provided to identify the applicant and other participating agencies, project title and program area, and other information.
(2) PROJECT BUDGET. Using the format identified in "Part IT" of the grant application, a budget
outlining project revenues and costs must be submitted. Revenues will include federal funds, cash match, and other contributions. Additionally on a separate page, all ~rvices, salaries, employee benefits, travel, printing, and/or other costs must be itemized. This itemization must include, at a minimum, a description and cost for each item and/or service requested. All project costs must be identified and supported in the itemization regardless of whether federal or matching funds are to be used to pay said costs. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council cannot consider proposals lacking the required budget detail.
(3) PROJECT NARRATIVE. The "Project Narrative" as outlined in "Part ill" of the grant application, is intended to provide the Council with an overview of the proposed project. The applicant must respond separately to each of the five (5) narrative components to ensure that required information is provided in a clear and concise manner.
(4) SPECIAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. Each application must identify certain fundamental elements, or "Special Project Requirements" , which are necessary for successful project implementation. The instructions for submitting these requirements can be found in "Part IV" of the grant application. The applicant must describe separately how each requirement will be satisfied. "Special Project Requirements" can be found for each program area in the "Appendix" section in this booklet.
(5) PROJECT EVALUATION. Each application must identify "project indicators" which provide a measure of project activities and indicate project success. Project indicators for certain program areas are provided in the "Appendix" section of this booklet. Additionally, a plan and timetable describing how project staff will collect, maintain and report data related to each performance indicator must be submitted. Finally, the application must identify the person responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting such data. Performance Indicators, evaluation plan and timetable must be described in "Part V" of the grant application.
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(6) CERTIFIED ASSURANCES. Applicants must complete and include the Certified Assurances form found in Part VI.
(7) CIVIL RIGHTS AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS. Applicants must complete and include Civil Rights and Audit Requirement forms found in Part VII.
GRANT AWARDS The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will forward grant awards to local units of government and state agencies which are approved for funding during June 1996. Awards for this year should become effective during early July, 1996. Applicants submitting proposals not previously certified by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), but which are approved for funding by the Council, may receive a grant award contingent upon approval of BJA. Applicants submitting proposals not approved for funding will be notified of the decision at the time grant awards are announced. In cases where an applicant wishes to contest the denial of funds for a proposal, a written appeal to the attention of the Chairman of the Crime Control and System Improvement Advisory Committee must be received by the Council's director within thirty (30) days of the date of the denial notification.
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1996 GRANT APPLICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: PART II: PART III: PART IV: PART V: PART VI: PART VII:

GENERAL INFORMATION PROJECT BUDGET PROJECT NARRATIVE SPECIAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS PROJECT EVALUATION CERTIFIED ASSURANCES CIVIL RIGHTS AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION CHECKLIST

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PART I GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Applicant (State Agency or Local Unit of Government):

Agency Name:

_

Address:

Phone:

2. Implementing Agency (State Agency, Police Department, Sheriff's Office, etc.)

Agency Name:

_

Address:

Phone: Contact Person:
3. List specific title of project to be implemented and check appropriate program area.

Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program

_ _ Multi-jurisdictional Task Force Program

_ _ Victim Witness Assistance Program

_ _ Drug and Violent Crime Prevention Education Program

_ _ Drug Abuse Prevention Training Program

_ _ Offender Treatment Program

_ _ Other (Program Area:.

_

_ _ Model Jail Program _ _ Drug Enforcement Training Program _ _ Forensic Services Upgrade Program _ _ Courts Delay Reduction!Alternatives to Incarceration Program _ _ Statewide Narcotics Information and Intelligence Exchange Program

Congressional District Served:
4. Sources of Funds
Federal Grant Funds Requested: Matching Funds: Other Contributions Total Project Cost:
S. Does the request initiate a new service or activity, OR;
enhance or expand an ongoing service or activity?
(If the request enhances or expands an ongoing service, please answer number 6)

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6. In order to detennine the extent to which grant funds enhance or expand a service or activity, please indicate the following:
A. Total amount budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1993: B.- Totallocallstate funds budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1993:
c. Total federal funds budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1993:
D. Total amount budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1994: E. Totallocallstate funds budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1994: F. Total federal funds budgeted for this service/activity duringapplicant's fiscal year 1994: G. Total amount budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1995: H. Total local/state funds budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1995: I. Total federal funds budgeted for this service/activity during applicants fiscal year 1995: J. Total amount budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1996: K. Total local/state funds budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1996: L. Total federal funds budgeted for this service/activity during applicant's fiscal year 1996: M. Indicate applicant's fiscal year period:
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PARTll PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION
Instructions: Using the following format, provide a proposed project budget along with a detailed description of each proposed expenditure (See Budgetary Itemization Notice at the bottom of the page).
PERSONNEL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES TRAVEL PRINTING OTHER TOTALS NOTE: DETAILEDDESCRIPI'IONS OFEACH CATEGORY ARELISTED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE. BUDGETARY ITEMIZATION NOTICE All services, benefits, equipment, supplies, travel, printing, and/or other project-related expenses must be itemized on a separate page. This Budgetary Itemization must include, at a minimum, a description and cost for each item and/or service requested. All project costs must be identified and supported in the Budgetary Itemization regardless of whether federal or matching funds are to be used to acquire said items and/or services: The Council cannot consider proposals lacking proper budget detail.
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PERSONNEL:
Expenditures under this budget category include but are not limited to the following: (I) Salaries or wages; and (2) Fringe Benefits:
a) Employer's share of FICA; b) Employer's share of retirement or pension costs; c) Employer's share of insurance [i.e., health, life, etc.]; d) Unemployment insurance; e) Workers Compensation; and f) Leave under an approved plan.
EQUIPMENT: An article of nonexpendable, tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost equal to or greater than $5,000.
SUPPLIES: Items of equipment with an acquisition cost of less than $5,000 are considered to be supplies.
TRAVEL: Expenditures under this budget category include but are not limited to the following: (1) Registration fees for training-related conferences; (2) Commercial airfare; (3) Lodging; (4) Subsistence (actual); (5) Mileage; and (6) Miscellaneous fees [i.e. parking, tolls, etc.].
PRINTING: Expenditures under this budget category include but are not limited to the following: (1) Stationary; (2) Business cards; and (3) Booklets, pamphlets, forms and/or any publications associated with the project.
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OTHER:
Expenditures under this budget category include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Repairs and maintenance; (2) Rent andlor lease payments; (3) Janitorial services; (4) Utilities; (5) Telecommunications; (6) Audit Services; (7) Insurance; (8) Memberships, subscriptions, etc.; (9) Confidential Informants: purchase of services (PIS), purchase of evidence (PIE), and purchase of specific
information (P!I); and (10) General operating expenses associated with the project.
PARTm PROJECT NARRATIVE
Please provide a brief narrative which describes the proposed project. This description will be used by members of the Council and staff to review and assess the application. The narrative must include each of the following as major sections in the narrative:
(1) Nature and Scope of the Problem. The narrative should include a description of the nature and scope of the problem. Include supporting facts and figures which describe the existence of the problem and provide a basis of measuring the problem and potential improvements by the project. Also include underlying causes and impacts on the applicant'sjurisdiction.
(2) Applicant and Participating Agencies. The narrative should describe the applicant and its responsibility in addressing the problem. Include a description of how the problem has directly impacted the applicant agency. Also identify other participating agencies and describe their involvement in the problem.
(3) Goals and Objectives. The narrative should describe the goals and objectives of the proposed project which will directly respond to the stated problem and needs. The project's goals and objectives should be very specific and measurable and should closely correspond with the goals and objectives listed under the appropriate program area in the "Appendix" section of this booklet.
(4) Project Description. The narrative should describe the project in a manner that allows the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to fully understand the complete operations of the project. Describe major tasks and deadlines, steps or phases of the project, and methods to be used to achieve the goals and objectives. Personnel and functions should be identified and described in the narrative. A specific timetable for implementation and operation must be included.
(5) Planning and Coordination. The narrative should describe planning and coordination activities conducted by the applicant and participating agencies.
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PART IV SPECIAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Each proposal must identify certain fundamental elements necessary for successful project implementation and operation. These "Special Project Requirements" serve as a blueprint, ensuring that proper preliminary planning and coordination has occurred and that the project can be implemented, managed, and evaluated as proposed. "Special Project Requirements" have been developed for several program areas and are included in the "Appendix" section of this booklet. "Special Project Requirements" for all other projects must be identified by the applicant. In this section, please describe how each "Special Project Requirement" will be satisfied. Each requirement should be identified with an appropriate description of the actions to be taken to meet the requirement.
PART V PROJECT EVALUATION Each proposal must respond to each of the following elements concerning project evaluation. Review the "Appendix" section of this booklet for specific instructions for particular program areas. (1) Identify fundamental performance indicators which measure the activities of the project and indicate the success of project implementation and operation. (2) Describe the project's plan and timetable for collecting, maintaining and reporting data related to each performance indicator. (3) Identify the person responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting such data.
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PART VI CERTIFIED ASSURANCES
(1) The applicant assures that, within ninety (90) days after the grant termination date, it will submit to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council a project report concerning the activities carried out and an assessment of their impact.
(2) The applicant assures that Federal funds made available under this formula grant will not be used to
supplant state or local funds, but will be used" to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the
absence of Federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities.
(3) The applicant assures that matching funds required to pay the nonfederal portion of the cost of each program and project, for which grant funds are made available, shall be in addition to funds that would otherwise be made available for law enforcement by the recipients of grant funds.
(4) The applicant assures that fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, and such evaluation procedures as may be necessary to keep such records as the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall prescribe will be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management, and efficient disbursement of funds received under the Act.
(5) The applicant assures that it shall collect and maintain such data and information and submit such reports, in such form, at such times, and containing such information as the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council may require.
(6) The applicant certifies that the project contained in this application meets all requirements set forth by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council;'that all the information contained herein is correct; that there has been appropriate coordination with affected agencies; and, that it will comply with all provisions of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and all other applicable Federal laws.
(7) The applicant assures that it will comply with Title V of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and regulations promulgated by the Federal Government to maintain a drug-free workplace.
(8) The applicant assures that it will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with the nondiscrimination requirement of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Acts of 1968, as amended; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Department of Justice Nondiscrimination Regulations 28 CFR Part 72, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and their implementing regulations, 41 CFR Part 60.1 ~, as applicable to construction contracts.
(9) The applicant assures that in the event a Federal or state court or administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin or sex against a recipient of funds, the recipient will forward a copy of the finding to the Office for Civil Rights, OJP.
(10) The applicant assures that if required to formulate an Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP), in accordance with 28 CFR 42, 301 et.seg., it will maintain a current one on file.
(11) The applicant assures that if required to maintain an EEOP and the applicant agency will directly utilize $500,000 or more in grant funds, it will submit a copy of the subject EEOP at the same time as application submission, with the understanding that the statewide application for funds may not be awarded prior to approval of the applicant's EEOP by the Office for Civil Rights, OJP.
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(12) The applicant assures that-it will comply with the provisions of OJP's M7100.1 Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants.
(13) The applicant assures that it will comply with the provisions of 28 CFR applicable to grants and cooperative agreements, including Part II, Applicability of Office Management and Budget Circulars; Part 18, Administrative Review Procedures; Part 20, Criminal Justice Information System; Part 22, Confidentiality of Identifiable Research and Statistical Information Systems; Part 23, Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies; Part 30, Intergovernmental Review of Department of Justice Programs and Activities; Part 42, Nondiscrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and Procedures; Part 61, Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act; and Part 63, Floodplain Management and Wetland Protection Procedures.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the programs proposed in this application meet all the requirements of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, Subtitle C - State and Local Narcotics Control and Justice Assistance Improvements of 1988, Pub. L. 100-690 (Nov. 18, 1988) that all the information presented is correct, that there has been appropriate coordination with affected agencies and other Federal laws, regulations and guidelines. By appropriate language incorporated in each grant, subgrant or other document under which funds are to be disbursed, the undersigned shall assure the applicable conditions above apply to all recipients of assistance.

Signature and Date Applicant (Authorized Official-Mayor,
County Commission Chair, State Agency Head)

Signature and Date Implementing Agency Director

Typed Name

Typed Name

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PART VII CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS 1. Civil Rights Contact Person: 2. Title/Address:
3. Telephone Number: 4. Number of persons employed by the organizational
unit (agency) responsible for administering the grant:
Questions regarding the EEOP compliance requirements in connection with funding under this program should be addressed directly to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, Office of Justice programs, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20531. That Office may be reached at (202) 724-7681
AUDIT REQUIREMENTS 1. Date of the last audit: 2. Dates covered by last audit: 3. Date of the next audit: 4. Dates to be covered by the next audit: 5. Date next audit will be forwarded to the
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council:
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
This checklist is provided to assist the applicant in preparing an application consistent with submission guidelines and inclUsive of all required components. Its utilization will ensure application completeness which enhances timeliness during the 'Council's review and assessment process.
APPLICANT:
PROJECT TITLE:
PROGRAM AREA:

ORIGINAL AND TWO COPIES SUBMITTED:

Yes

No

PART I:

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.

Applicant

2.

Implementing Agency

3.

Project Title and

Program Area

4.

Sources of Funds

a. Federal Funds Requested

b. Cash Match Funds

C. Total Project Costs

5.

New or enhanced service

6.

Prior and/or Current year Budget

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

- - Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

PART II:

PROJECT BUDGET

1.

Project Budget

2.

Budget Itemization and Narrative

Yes

No

Yes

No

PART ill:

PROJECT NARRATIVE

1.

Nature and Scope of Problem

2.

Applicant and Participating Agencies

3.

Goals and Objectives

4.

Project Description

5.

Planning and Coordination Activities

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

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PART IV

SPECIAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

PART V

PROJECT EVALUATION

PART VI

CERTIFIED ASSURANCES

1.

Signature of Authorized Official

PART VII

CIVIL RIGHTS AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

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Appendix A Edward Byrne Memorial Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program Descriptions and Special Project Requirements
1. Multi-jurisdictional Task Force Program 2. Drug and Violent Crime Prevention/Education Program 3. Courts Delay Reduction/Alternatives to Incarceration Program 4. Offender Treatment Program 5. Model Jail Program 6. Drug Enforcement Training Program 7. Forensic Services Upgrade Program 8. Statewide Narcotics Information and Intelligence Exchange Program 9. Drug Abuse Prevention Training Program 10. Criminal History Records Improvement Program 11. Victim Witness Assistance Program 12. Jail Assistance Project 13. DUI Task Force 14. Domestic Controlled Substance Task Force - Indoor Growth
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1. Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force Program

Program Budget Allocation:

Locally Implemented State Implemented

$4,900,000 $ 135,000

Anticipated Awards:

Locally Implemented State Implemented

35 or fewer One (1)

Eligible Recipients - Local Law Enforcement Agencies through Local Units of Government and State Law Enforcement Agencies.

Description of the Problem - Drug and violent crime is a problem that continues to plague all areas of the State - from the largest cities to the most rural counties. Conspiracies that deal in the violent drug trade are not restricted by jurisdictional boundaries. The diffusion of responsibilities among law enforcement agencies in neighboring jurisdictions often benefits these drug conspiracies, as does the diffusion of responsibilities between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. A lack of coordination and communication among law enforcement agencies prevents cooperative investigations from occurring and reduces the effectiveness of efforts to reduce drug and violent crime.

Goals and Objectives - The main goal of this program area is to reduce drug and violent crime in Georgia by establishing multi-jurisdictional task forces that coordinate the efforts of neighboring law enforcement agencies. Such coordination will increase the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts in targeted areas of the State.

1. Establish and enhance multi-jurisdictional investigations conducted in the State;

2. Reduce the amount of drug and violent crime in targeted areas of the State;

3. Reduce the amount of available drugs in targeted areas of the State;

4. Improve citizens' perception of the level of safety in their communities; and

5. Increase the participation of citizens in preventing drug and violent crimes.

Special Project Requirements - Each proposal must identify certain fundamental elements necessary for successful project implementation. These "Special Project Requirements" serve as a blueprint for project success, ensuring that proper preliminary planning and coordination has occurred and that the project can be implemented as proposed. Each item must be addressed in Part IV of the application.

1. Agency Participation. Enforcement resources, at a minimum, must be shared among three local agencies, the District Attorneys from the affected region, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia State Patrol, the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Documentation by the applicant that the District Attorneys, and federal and state agencies have been invited to participate satisfies federal and state participation requirements.

2. Interagency Agreements. Upon submission of an application for funding, a formal intergovernmental and interagency agreement assuring participant coordination and cooperation must be signed by authorized government officials and participating agency heads (See Attachment I-A). At a minimum, the agreement must establish the following:

~ specify the geographic area to be targeted; ~ identify the participating units of government; ~ identify the participating agencies;

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~ establish a control group and identify members; ~ designate a unit of government and implementing agency responsible for the
administration of grant funds; ~ determine matching fund requirements and specify match responsibility among
participating units of government; ~ establish an plan for the distribution of condemned assets which requires that at
least 75 % of the proceeds of all condemned assets will be allocated for the exclusive use of the task force; and ~ certify that each participating agency has, or will have, an operational drug testing policy for its employees prior to the expenditure of grant funds.
3. Control Group. A control group comprised of law enforcement officials and prosecutorial officials from each participating agency must be established. The control group must conduct regular monthly meetings and document and maintain a written record of each meeting.
4. By-Laws. The control group's unanimous consent is required for the purpose of establishing by-laws for the control group to conduct routine oversight responsibilities. At a minimum, the by-laws must accomplish the following:
~ identify control board membership; ~ establish quorum necessary to conduct official business; ~ establish selection process for chairperson and vice-ehairperson; ~ mandate the development of Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) upon which
the task force unit will function; and ~ mandate the development of policies regarding personnel qualifications and
selection criteria, employee drug testing, and operational responsibilities (See Attachment I-B).
5. Standard Operating Procedures. The control group's unanimous consent is required for the purpose of establishing standard operating procedures (S.O.P. 's) for the task force unit. At a minimum, the S.O.P. must include the following:
~ a statement of purpose; ~ a statement of project applicability; ~ a procedure to be used in the selection and training of task force personnel; ~ a procedure to identify, select, and prioritize investigative targets; ~ a procedure to assign cases for investigation; ~ a procedure for identification, acquisition, and assignment of resources and skills
required in case investigation; ~ a procedure for the coordination and monitoring of cases to insure proper timing of
investigative and prosecutorial activities; ~ a procedure for the conduct and coordination of investigative activities which, at
a minimum, includes identification, seizure, surveillance and use of force; and ~ a procedure to address evidence, property and fund accountability.
6. Narcotics Intelligence Network. Active participation in a statewide narcotics intelligence network approved by the Council is required of each task force project.
7. Liability Coverage. It is mandatory that proof of liability coverage be provided for employees who conduct law enforcement activities outside the boundaries of the employee's agency. Units of government should contact insurers of their vehicle to assure that vehicles assigned to task force operations have required liability coverage and that such coverage is not duplicated by the several agencies participating in the task force.
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Project Evaluation - The following evaluation activities have been established for multi-jurisdictional task force projects.
1. Perfonnance Indicator - A quarterly report that requests performance data has been established for multi-jurisdictionallask force projects. To satisfy Project Evaluation requirements in Part V of the application, applicants should cite the quarterly report and simply describe how project staff will collect, maintain, and report information for the quarterly report. Please identify the person responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting evaluation information. Reports must be forwarded by mail and will not be accepted by fax.
2. Audits - The Council will conduct on-site audits of task force projects to verify that all aspects of project implementation and operation are proper. Project staff will be notified of audit dates and will be required to provide specific information prior to the audit.
3. Outcome Study - The Council will conduct outcome evaluations to assess the achievement of main program objectives. Baseline measures of drug and violent crime will. be compared with subsequent levels of drug and violent crime in subsequent years during task force operations. Citizen surveys will also track changes in perception of the level of crime. Project staff will be expected to assist the Council in the outcome studies. However, no specific actions are required on the part of project staff.
Attachments - The following materials have been attached to assist in the development of applications. I-A. Memorandum of Intergovernmental and Interagency Agreement I-B. Pre-Employment Disqualification and Minimum Qualifications I-C. Quarterly Report
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ATTACHMENT I-A
SAMPLE FORMAT MEMORANDUM OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT

I. Narrative
In a concerted effort to rid their respective jurisdictions of the use and influence of illicit drugs and in an attempt to reduce the incidence of violent crime, the governing bodies of (Identify the Participating Units of Government) have each authorized the joint submission of an application for funding under the Edward Byrne Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program. If said proposal is funded, the (Identify Title/Name) Multi-jurisdictional Task Force unit comprised of (Identify the Participating Agencies) will be implemented and provided the resources necessary to facilitate the investigation, arrest, prosecution and conviction of drug and violent offenders whose illicit activity impacts the collective jurisdiction.

II. Particulars

With respect to the general management and operations of the Task Force, the participating units of government and agencies do hereby agree to the following particulars.

1) The (Identify the County Board of Commissioners or Mayor and City Council) shall serve as the applicant and recipient of funding on behalf of the participating units of government identified under Section I above.

2) The (Identify the Municipal Police Department, County Police Department or County Sheriff's Office) shall serve as the implementing agency for administrative purposes. Responsibility for assuring compliance with program regulations and applicable local, state and federal laws is the responsibility of the award recipient and the implementing agency as identified under Section II, Subsection~2 of this agreement.

3) All federal match requirements will be met in accordance with current regulations and appropriated by the participating units of government as follows.

~ Identify the Unit of Government making fonnal application

$

_

~ Identify the Participating Unit of Government

$

_

~ Identify the Participating Unit of Government

$

_

~ Identify the Participating Unit of Government

$

_

TOTAL

$

_

4) It is hereby agreed that the initial revenues received as a result of condemnations made by the Task Force shall be applied toward the required cash match. Regardless of the jurisdiction within which the confiscation(s) is/are made, the proceeds resulting from such enforcement shall be used in such a way as to reduce or reimburse, the cash money which each of the participating units of government has to inject.

5) The balance of revenues received as a result of condemnations will be returned to the task force for continued drug and violent crime control initiatives and will not be utilized by the participating units of government to supplant local funds previously appropriated for law enforcement or other governm~nt services.

6) All operational and management policies will be established and unanimously approved by a control group comprised of the primary executive officer of each participating agency. The control group will meet no less frequently than monthly, and will record and maintain written meeting summaries.

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7) The control group will adopt or- amend by unanimous vote, by-laws governing the conduct of its routine oversight responsibilities. Said by-laws will provide for the following:
~ identification of control group membership; ~ establishment of a quorum; ~ establishment of selection process for chairperson and vice-chairperson ~ development and adoption of Standard Operating Procedures upon which Task
Force activities will be based; and ~ development of personnel selection and oversight policies.
8) Standard Operating Procedures governing activities of the Task Force will be adopted by unanimous vote of the control group, and include the following:
~ a statement of purpose; ~ a statement of applicability; ~ a set of procedures governing the selection, training, and drug testing of task
force personnel; ~ a procedure to identify, select, and prioritize investigative targets; ~ a procedure to assign cases for investigation; ~ a procedure for identification, acquisition, and assignment of resources and skills
required in case investigation; a procedure for the coordination and monitoring of cases to insure proper timing
of investigative and prosecutorial activities; a procedure for the conduct and coordination of investigative activities, including
but not limited to identification, seizure, surveillance and use of force; and a procedure to address property, evidence, and fund accountability.
9) All personnel assigned to the task force will possess, or exceed, the minimum qualifications established by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Qualifications for task force personnel are as follows:
Commander (Identify qualifications); Investigator/Agent (Identify qualifications); and Secretary (Identify qualifications).
10) All Task Force l>ersonnel will attend appropriate training sessions offered at the.Georgia Public Safety Training Center and at other locations deemed appropriate by the control group.
11) The Task Force will cooperate and coordinate its efforts with local law enforcement agencies, all district attorneys from the affected region, authorized state law enforcement agencies, and the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
12) Task Force efforts will be coordinated with the District Attorney's Office of the (Identify) Judicial Circuit(s). The District Attorney(s) haslhave been invited to be a participating agency(ies) of the Task Force.
13) The Task Force will provide proof that all employees maintain full liability coverage when conducting law enforcement activities outside the boundaries of the employee's agency.
This memorandum is hereby agreed to by the following signatories who also agree that the memorandum is subject to revision as deemed appropriate by same.
(Add spaces for signatures)
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ATIACHMENT I-B
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DISQUALIFICATION
Applicants for task force employment are disqualified for the following:
~ failure of polygraph examination; ~ falsifying application or submitting false information; ~ prior convictions for felonies and/or misdemeanors of high and aggravated nature; ~ illegal use of a Schedule I or II drug as defined under Georgia law; ~ use of marijuana during the past year or during the time of employment with a law
enforcement agency; and ~ use of marijuana ten or more times.
DRUG TASK FORCE PERSONNEL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Listed below are the minimum qualification for task force personnel. Education, training, and/or experience equivalences may be interchanged in meeting minimum qualifications.
I. Commander
A. Desirable Qualifications
1. The successful candidate should have a minimum of five (5) years continuous experience at a management level position in law enforcement. Verifiable experience in manpower selection and structure, interagency coordination, formulation of policy and related activities.
2. The successful candidate should have a minimum of two (2) years cqntinuous experience at the investigativelevel. Verifiable investigative experience in illegal drug activity, organized crime and financial activity, money laundering, personal property crimes, vice activities, subversive organizations, and/or other criminal activity. The successful candidate should possess knowledge of, and ability to organize, coordinate, supervise, assist, and direct drug investigations.
3. The successful candidate should possess proven financial and/or budget experience and should have maintained responsibility for fiscal, budget and confidential informant funds.
4. The successful candidate should possess good written and verbal communication skills and display the ability to develop policies and other communications relative to task force activities.
5. The successful candidate should possess advanced training which includeS successful completion of courses relative to management and supervision, and related fields, as well as criminal and drug investigative courses.
6. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment test.
7. The successful candidate must be P.D.S.T. certified.
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II. Deputy Commander A. Desirable Qualifications 1. The successful candidate should have minimum of three (3) years of cont~uous law enforcement experience. 2. The successful candidate should have a minimum of one (1) year of continuous drug investigative experience which includes coordinating enforcement activities and techniques, as well as targeting special offenders. 3. The successful candidate should possess advanced training which includes successful completion of courses relative to management and supervision and related fields, as well as criminal and drug investigative courses. 4. The successful candidate should possess good written and verbal communication skills and display the ability to develop policies and other communications relative to task force activities. 5. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment test. 6. The successful candidate must be P.O.S.T. certified.
ill. Investigator!Agent A. Desirable Qualifications 1. The successful candidate must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. 2. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment test. 3. The successful candidate must be P.O.S.T. certified.
IV. Secretary A. Desirable Qualifications 1. The successful candidate must have completed high school or its recognized equivalent. 2. The successful candidate must complete a clerical skills test and type a minimum of 45 words per minute.
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ATIACHMENT l-C

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL TASK FORCE QUARTERLY REPORT

FOR PERIOD BEGINNING

AND ENDING

_

Subgrantee
Subgrantee No. Contact/Phone

Task Force

_

No. of Participating Agencies

_

_

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Answer Questions 1 - 5 if changes have occurred in participating agencies, target area, or priorities. 1. Please indicate the agency types and government levels involved (check as many as applicable).

Agency Types: Law Enforcement
__ Adjudication __ Other (describe)

Pretrial Services Correctional Institutions

Prosecution

Public Defense

__ Correctional (non-institutions)

_

Government Levels:

State

__ County

__ Regional/Multi-jurisdictional

__ Municipal

2. If Federal, which agencies were involved?

__ U.S. Attorney U.S. Marshals Service
__ Other (list)

DEA ATF

LECC
FAA

Federal

Indian Tribe

Customs INS
_

FBI

IRS

Coast Guard

3. Does the project include specially assigned prosecutorial staff!

Yes

No

4. What is the target area of the project?

Statewide __ County __ Multi-jurisdictionallRegional __ Municipality

5. What counties are served by this project? Please include the population of each county.

County:

Population

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6. Please indicate the top five priorities of the project with a 1 being the top priority, 2 being the second priority, etc.

Distribution __ Manufacturing

__ Money Laundering

Diversion

__ Importation __-Crop Cultivation __ "Sting Efforts

__ Gang Activity

Street Sales __ Official Corruption __ Financial Backing __ Other (Describe),

_

INTELLIGENCE

7. Please indicate the number of intelligence submissions to the Georgia State Intelligence Network (GSIN) during each month of the report period.

First Month Second Month Third Month
Total

INVESTIGATIONS, ARRESTS, AND DISPOSITIONS

8. Please indicate the status of investigations during the reporting period.

Number of active investigations at beginning of period Number of investigations initiated during period Number of investigations completed during period Number of investigations discontinued during period Number of active investigations at end of period

9. Please indicate the number of persons arrested during the period by drug offense and violent offense.

Drug Non-Drug Total

Violent

Non-Violent

Total

10. Please indicate the number of cases/charges made during the period by drug offense and violent offense.

Drug Non-Drug Total

Violent

Non-Violent

Total

11. Please indicate the disposition of cases during the reporting period.
Cases pending at beginning of period. Cases initiated during period Cases declined during period Cases prosecuted during period Cases dismissed during period Cases acquitted during period Cases resulting in convictions during period Cases pending at end of period

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12. Pleaseindicate in the chart below the number of persons arrested for drug offenses by offense type and drug involved.

Cocaine Crack Cannabis
Opiares Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Unknown Other TOla1

13. Please provide the following information for persons (M=Male, F=Female) arrested as a result of project activities during the reporting period. Repeat offender is defined by any offender having one or more prior felony convictions.

Age

Juvenile MF

Adult MF

Criminal History

1st Time Repeat

Offender Offender Unknown

MF

MF

MF

White Black Hispanic Native American Other TOTAL

14. Please indicate the number of persons convicted during the period by drug offense and violent crime.

Violent

Non-Violent

Total

Drug Non-Drug TOTAL

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15. Please indicate the distribution of persons convicted of dmg crimes in the table below.
Cocaine Cannabis Opiares Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Unknown Total .
DISPOSITIONS 16. Please indicate the number of persons convicted of dmg crimes by type of offense and type of sentence.
Cannabis Opiares StimuIants Depressants Hallucinogens Unknown Total
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_ _ _ _. 17. Please indicate the number of persons convicted by the type of offense and the type of sentences given during the period.
Drug Offenses Drug Relllled Violent Non Drug Violent OtiJcr Total

- = = = - = = = DrugOffenses Drug Relllled Violent Non Drug Violent
Total

PURCHASES, FORFEITURES, AND SEIZURES 18. Please indicate the total amount of drugs seized or purchased during the period.

Cocaine

kg

Crack

kg

CllIIDlIbis

1bs

Opiates

kg

Stimulants

DU

Depressants

DU

Hallucinogens

DU

Other Drugs

kg

Unknown

kg

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19. Was eradication an element of this program?

Yes

No

If yes, please indicate the amount of marijuana eradicated, by number of plants destroyed, as a result of

project activities.

Type of Marijuana Destroyed

Number of Plants Destroyed

Sinsemilla Commercial Grade Wild (Ditchweed)

20. Please indicate the number and value of non-dmg assets seized or forfeited during the report period, and the estimated dollar amount of the assets.

Assets Seizures

Number

Dollar Value

Asset Forfeitures

Number

Dollar Value

VehiCles Vessels Aircraft Currency Other Financial
Instruments Real Property Weapons Other

TOTAL

21. Provide the percentage for each means of seizure that occurred during the reporting period.

_% Criminal (Contraband, weapon, etc. seized) _% Civil (cash, other assets'for forfeiture)

22. Please indicate, by dollar amount, any program income generated by forfeiture during the report period.

Forfeited Currency

_

- - - - Sale of forfeited assets

Other (describe)

_

23. Please indicate, by dollar amount, the disposition of the proceeds realized from assets forfeited during the report period.

Task Force Use

_ _ _ _ ImpI. Agency Use

State General Fund _ _ _ Other (describe)

County/municipal general fund _

24. Please indicate, by dollar amount, any program income

expended by the project during the calendar quarter:

$

_

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION
25. Was any training provided during the report period? If yes, was the training pr?vided by:

____ yes ____ No

Peer assistance/experienced practitioners Outside professional instructor/consultant Project Staff State Training Staff Other (describe)

26. What type of evaluation/assessment activities occurred during the report period?

Administrative oversight/progress reports Project staffed-produced report Outside Agency

OTHER INFORMATION

27. Please provide a brief narrative (2-3 paragraphs) on project activity for the report period. This narrative should provide an overall description of the statistics reported, and should include information on significant investigations, arrests, asset seizures and/or forfeitures, and any problems encountered (e.g. coordination, communication, etc.).

2. Drug and Violent Crime Prevention/Education Program

Program Allocation:

Locally Implemented State Implemented

$1,650,000 $ 190,000

Anticipated Awards:

Locally Implemented State Implemented

70 or fewer One (1)

Eligible Recipients - Local Law Enforcement Agencies through Local Units of Government and State Agencies

Description of the Problem - The age of persons becoming involved in drug and violent crime activities is getting younger and younger. In addition, the number of young persons involved in drugs and violent crime is increasing. Gateway drugs, such as tobacco and alcohol, are only the beginning for many young kids who end up with substance abuse problems and involvement in the criminal justice system. Education projects can prevent many children from experimenting with gateway drugs that lead to the use of harder drugs and criminal activities. Also better linkages between law enforcement and education agencies can reduce violence, improve the atmosphere of learning, and increase respect for the law and law enforcement officers. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), School Resource Officer (SRO), and Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) are examples of fundable initiatives under this area.

Goals and Objectives - The major goals of this program are to (1) reduce substance abuse and (2) reduce unruly and violent behavior among elementary and junior high school children by establishing demand reduction education programs and school resource officers. Specifically, projects will:

1. Increase students' skills and knowledge for (a) recognizing and resisting social pressures to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; (b) identifying alternatives to substance abuse; (c) assessing risk and making decisions; and (d) improve interpersonal and communications skills.

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2. Increase students' respect for the law and persons in authority, particularly law enforcement and school officials.
3. Reduce incidents o~ violent and unruly behavior in schools.
4. Improve student, teacher and parent perceptions of the level of safety in schools.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
Special Project Requirements - DARE Projects are expected to include the following program elements, which are considered critical to the success of individual projects. Each item must be addressed in Part IV of the application. Other projects must develop and address special project requirements appropriate to the type of project proposed.
1. Joint Planning - DARE requires the investment and collaboration of both law enforcement and education agencies. The initiative may be taken by either agency or by a third party, such as a mayor's office or a parents' group. However, both education and law enforcement agencies must be involved early in planning for implementation. Many issues are iikely to arise during the planning period.
~ Will school and police administrators have difficulty working together? Schools and police have different administrative styles and are not commonly accustomed to working together. Communities find, however, that a structured program and a mutual commitment to preventing substance use among young people provide strong motivation for pursuing this cooperative effort.
~ Will there be resistance in the education community to a law enforcement presence in the classroom? Police officers are usually viewed as law enforcers, not as teachers. However, DARE officers are well-trained, committed individuals who quickly prove their effectiveness as classroom teachers. When teachers and administrators observe individual officers instructing individual classrooms, resistance evaporates.
~ Are there other school-based programs currently in use or being introduced to combat adolescent drug use? A long-standing concern about substance use has generated many approaches to prevention education. School systems must choose among many curricula and allocate their limited resources effectively. Other educators or health specialists may be committed to another approach and may not recognize bow DARE can fit into the total health education program. To meet these legitimate concerns proponents of competing programs should be invited to participate in the planning process. In Massachusetts, for example, where a strong consensus for teacher-led instruction had emerged, DARE came to be viewed as one component of a comprehensive, multi-curriculum health education strategy.
~ How can project DARE fit into an already full classroom schedule? Schools are concerned that the teaching of basic skills may be neglected as the demands increase to address other topics of social concern. The DARE curriculum, which was developed by health education specialists, is multifaceted, emphasizing basic skills that students must learn to make reasoned choices for good health. Moreover, DARE Incorporates the application of language arts into many of its lessons. Some programs have identified ways in which the DARE curriculum meets learning objectives established by the State Department of Education.
~ Can the law enforcement department afford to reassign officers to classroom duty? Each veteran officer on patrol is important in the fight against crime. Administrators, therefore, need to decide whether assigning an officer to Project DARE is worth the cost of a reduced presence on the street. Law enforcement administrators in nearly 400 jurisdictions, having recognized the
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limitations of past approaches to our nation's drug problems, have determined that it is.

One officer can serve as many as ten elementary schools or up to 40 classes per year. Consequently, small law enforcement departments, which may have special concerns about the time required for DARE implementation, will find that an officer can work part-time as a DARE instructor with the balance of the officer's time being devoted to other departmental activities. However, officers funded for full-time in-school assignments must devote 100% of their time performing in-school and related duties. Full-time DARE officers cannot be assigned to other departmental activities that are not related to DARE projects.

2. Written Agreement - Implementation of DARE requires a partnership betwee~ law enforcement and education systems. A written agreement between law enforcement and school officials demonstrates each agency's commitment to Project DARE and defines their respective roles. This agreement generally includes:

A statement of their mutual commitment to implement DARE as a strategy to prevent substance use among children;
The law enforcement role: to assign in a non-law enforcement role qualified officers who will teach the DARE curriculum in the schools;
The school role: to provide classroom time for lessons, coordinate scheduling, and encourage teachers to support and reinforce classroom activities;
Program scope: the grade(s) to be targeted and the number of schools and students to be reached; Specification of the agency responsible for providing such resources as student workbooks and
films; Specification of the agency responsible for program oversight; and Procedures for regular communication between the two agencies.

3. Officer Selection - The high quality of the officer instructors is the keystone of the DARE program. Officers must volunteer for the program on the basis of a solid commitment to preventing substance use among young people and must have a clean record, a minimum of two years street experience, maturity, and good communication and organizational skills.

In Georgia, the criteria for the selection of a DARE officer are set by the Georgia DARE Board of

Directors. These criteria are:

.

Have at least two (2) years street experience as a sworn law enforcement officer; Have earned at least an associate (two-year) degree from an accredited institution of higher
learning; Have demonstrated effective communication/teaching skills; Have demonstrated a commitment to be involved with young people in constructive activity (for
example, Scouts, Big BrotherlBig Sister programs, other church/school/community groups); Have demonstrated an attention to neatness and detail in personal appearance; Have demonstrated effective writing skills; and Have demonstrated a desire to participate in the DARE Program and to be involved in drug abuse
prevention activity.

The officers should be from the local community, where they will be seen and recognized by students. However, when communities are small or do not have resources to assign a local officer, state police or sheriffs' deputies can teach the program. As noted above, this commitment may be part-time. The selection process generally involves posting of the position, preliminary screening, and a formal interview by a review panel that can include both police and school personnel. During these interviews, DARE candidates frequently reveal skills and experience that have lain dormant, yet qualify them for this unique challenge. School panelists have often commented on how participation in officer selection has been helpful in eliminating their misconceptions about police capabilities.

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4. Officer Training - Training for DARE officers consists of an intensive two-week (80-hour) seminar jointly presented by law enforcement and education agencies. Several states now offer DARE officer training, using a format developed and certified by the Los Angeles Police Department. To maintain the integrity of the DARE program, it is essential that officers be trained by certified agencies. For information regarding DARE training, contact Mr. Mike Fordham, Georgia Bureau of Investigation at (912) 993-4604.
The DARE training curriculum includes:
~ An overview of current drug use prevention activities; ~ Communication and public speaking skills; ~ Learning methodology and classroom behavior management; ~ School/police relationships; ~ Police/parent community relationships; ~ Stages of adolescent chemical dependency; ~ Audiovisual techniques and other teaching aids; ~ Program administration; and ~ Sources of supplementary funding.
The most important component of the training is the modeling of each lesson by experienced DARE officers (or "mentors"). Each trainee then prepares and teaches one lesson to fellow trainees, who play the role of fifth- or sixth- graders, and who subsequently evaluate the officer's performance. Mentors advise and support trainees throughout the training, by helping them prepare for presentations and offering suggestions for improvement.
Training sites also provide orientation sessions for law enforcement and education administrators. These sessions provide an opportunity for managers to discuss organizational issues associated with DARE implementation and to review forms and systems for monitoring and record-keeping.
5. Core Curriculum - The DARE core curriculum targets fifth- and sixth-grade elementary school students who will be graduating into junior high at the end of the year. The curricul1,1Dl consists of seventeen 45to 60-minute lessons to be conducted by the DARE officer on a weekly basis. The lessons are structured, sequential, and cumulative. They employ a wide range of teaching strategies that emphasize student participation, including question-and-answer, group discussion, and role-playing activities.
The curriculum is designed to equip students with skills for recognizing and resisting peer influences and other pressures to experiments with substances. In addition to building refusal skills, the lessons focus on the development of self esteem, risk assessment and decision-making skills, interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, and the identification of positive alternatives to substance use.
The DARE curriculum is available only to those officers who have completed certified training.
6. Classroom Instruction - Typically, officers are assigned to each school for a full day. Thus, one officer can serve up to five schools per week per semester, or ten schools in a two-semester school year.
Officers are to be regarded as members of the school faculty. This means that, while at the school as DARE instructors, they can be called upon to act in a law enforcement role in an emergency. It is recommended that part-time DARE officers he assigned to units such as community services in order to avoid law enforcement duties that may conflict with the DARE image or result in court dates that could interfere with classroom obligations.
7. Infonnal Officer/Student Interaction - In addition to their formal classroom teaching, DARE officers spend time on the playground, in the cafeteria, and at student assemblies to interact with students
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informally. They may organize a soccer match, play basketball, or chat with students over lunch. In this way students have an opportunity to become acquainted with the officer as a tmsted friend who is interested in their happiness and welfare. Students occasionally tell the officer about problems such as abuse, neglect, alcoholic parents, or relatives who use drugs. The officer refers these cases to the school principal or to appropriate resources in the community.
8. Teacher Orientation - The officer needs the support and understanding of classroom teachers to function effectively in the classroom. The DARE officer provides an in-service orientation for teachers at the beginning of the school year to familiarize them with the DARE curriculum, explain their respective roles, and identify ways they can cooperate in effectively communicating DARE's objectives to the students.
Classroom teachers are expected to stay in the classroom during the DARE instruction. Because they know the students well, teachers can share with the officer ways to handle classroom behavior. Frequently they assist with organizing role-play exercises, seeing that students complete their homework or providing lessons during the week to reinforce the DARE officer's teaching. To encourage such involvement, the curriculum contains extended activities that teachers may choose to introduce.
9. Parent Education Evening - The cooperation and understanding of parents are essential to any substance use prevention effort. During the semester, parents are invited to an evening session at which the DARE officer explains the DARE program, describes ways to improve family communications and to recognize and respond to symptoms of substance use in their children, and provides information about available counseling resources. Some communities report that enthusiastic parents have organized follow-up information drug prevention activities as a result of these DARE officer-led parent education evenings.
10. Community Presentations - Police, educators, and others committed to the success of this effort need to ensure that the program is visible and widely accepted. Meeting with groups representing all segments of the community, including parents and civic groups, community-based organizations, housing projects, and local businesses, promotes the level of community understanding and support that is essential for DARE's successful implementation.
Community support may also help to ensure program continuity if a scarcity of resources threatens to interrupt program activities. Community service organizations frequently supplement program resources by paying for student workbooks or by providing student T-shirts, bumper stickers, or other promotional materials that demonstrate the community's commitment to substance use prevention. This kind of support reinforces for students the importance of saying no to drugs.
11. DARE Enrichment Activities - DARE's developers have created several activities to supplement the core curriculum for grades 5 or 6.
~ K-4 Visitation Lessons. Typically, an officer can teach up to four fifth- or sixth-grade classes per day. As time permits, the officer can visit each of the lower grades to introduce the students to the DARE concept. A K-4 curriculum is available for this purpose. The lessons, each 15-20 minutes long, cover such topics as personal safety, obeying of laws, and helpful and harmful uses of medicines and drugs.
12. Costs
Personnel
~ One full-time law enforcement officer for every ten elementary schools. The cost of reassigning a law enforcement officer is generally borne by the law enforcement agency. In some communities, the school department pays the officer's salary or shares the cost with the law enforcement agency.
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~ Program coordinator. Unless a program is very large, the coordinator generally holds another position, such as school health education coordinator or police community relations officer.
Other costs
~ Officer training. While the Los Angeles Police Department has provided training to the majority of DARE officers, several states have also developed training capacities. This training is generally offered at no charge, but communities sending officers must pay travel, lodging, and meal costs, which may be paid from school or law enforcement budgets. In some communities, service clubs underwrite the cost. For additional information on DARE training in Georgia, contact Mr. Mike Fordham, Georgia Bureau of Investigation at (912) 993-4604.
~ DARE curriculwn. The curriculum supplied by the Los Angeles Unified School District is only released to communities with officers who have been trained to teach DARE. The curriculum is supplied either free or at a nominal charge.
~ DARE workbook. A workbook, approximately 35 pages long, must be printed for each student who participates in the core fifth/sixth-grade curriculum. Depending on the quality of the cover and the number of copies produced, costs range from $1 to $6 per student. The cover and printing costs can be paid by the school department, the law enforcement agency, a local service organization, or bank or other local business.
~ Films. The film "Drugs and Your Amazing Mind" is used for the lesson introducing students to the impact of harmful substances. The film "Sons and Daughters - Drug and Booze" is shown at the parent education evening. Total cost for both films is approximately $900.00. To reduce costs, films may be shared by communities or borrowed from local film libraries.
These films may be paid for by the law enforcement agency, the school department, or a local private funding source, such as a service organization, bank, or other business.
~ Handouts. Officers need to photocopy handouts for students, for ~her orientation, and for parent meetings. DARE offices generally use photocopying machines at the school or in their own agency.
~ Classroom supplies. Classroom presentations are frequently more interesting to students when there are visual displays. Many DARE officers make posters or transparencies for selected lessons. Supplies may be provided by school departments or donated by local school suppliers.
~ Promotional materials. The distribution of brochures, T-shirts, buttons, or bumper stickers enhances support for any program. In many communities, service organizations willingly donate these kinds of items.
Money fer DARE activities has come from many different sources. Because substance use" prevention education for young people is a high priority in many communities, local revenues are often allocated to cover personnel and supplies. In some local jurisdictions, funds from the sale of confiscated drug property have been appropriated.
Information about other possible funding sources is widely available. Notices regarding the availability of federal funding appear in the Federal Register and Commerce Business Daily, which can be obtained at regional federal offices and some libraries. To subscribe, contact the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9731, telephone (202) 783-3238.
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State funding may be available through State Departments of Health and Human Services, Public Safety, or Education, or Justice Assistance block grant programs. Many states publish funding notices similar to those available at the federal level.
Information about private foundations and corporate giving programs is available from the Foundation Center through a national network of library reference collections. To find out about the nearest collection, call (800) 424-9836 toll-free.
DARE AMERICA is a national nonprofit corporation established to create nationwide awareness of the DARE program and its effectiveness. It coordinates a national funding campaign to supply printed educational materials, notebooks, films, and other teaching aids to law enforcement agencies interested in establishing DARE.
School Resource Officer (SRO)
A School Resource Officer (SRO) is a certified officer employed by the local law enforcement agency who is assigned to school campuses on a full time basis.
The SRO reports jointly to the school and law enforcement administrators. The SRO'is on duty during the school hours and during any school function as directed by the school administrator. The salary and benefits of the officer can be divided between the school system and the law enforcement agency.
The basic goal of the SRO program is to reduce the amount of juvenile crime in schools. In order to achieve this goal, the duties include:
1. Serving as a role model to students, especially in terms of appropriate attitudes and respect; 2. Deterring misconduct by remaining highly visible; 3. Assisting the administration when students or others commit acts of violence or crimes on campus; 4. Serving as a liaison between the local law enforcement community and school; 5. Conducting classroom activities involving a wide range of topics, including,security, crime prevention,
drug/alcohol education, and other related issues; 6. Assisting with security of the parking lots, grounds and school buildings; 7. Assisting with security at extracurricular and evening events; and 8. Improving the school's perception as a safe learning environment.
The availability of the SRO provides school administrators a better means of deterring and resolving incidents with students who are involved in unruly conduct. The SRO can be sensitive to both education and law enforcement concerns when addressing such incidents. Therefore, students are handled in the most judicious manner and the limited resources of the education and criminal justice systems can be prudently used.
The law enforcement agencies and school systems with the SRO program implemented' have expressed much satisfaction with the program. The students, parents, and other members of the community also strongly support the program. As a result of the program, law enforcement has gained respect, incidents on school grounds has been reduced, and most of all, the community feels that it has taken back the schools and now have a school where the students feel safe and can learn.
Key ingredients that determine the success of the program include selection of experienced and motivated law enforcement agents and the integration of the SRO in the school community.
Note: If a SRO does perform DARE activities in addition to the assigned SRO duties, he or she must be DARE certified. For further information, please contact the Council at (404) 559-4949.
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Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
The Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program involves a certified officer employed by the local law enforcement agency who is assigned to the school system on a full-time basis to provide an innovative comprehensive anti-gang and violence prevention program to 7th and 8th graders.
A GREAT officer operates in much of the same manner as a DARE officer. The officer must possess the same characteristics, background, and skills. The officer must be an accredited teacher of the designed GREAT curriculum and shall remain within its parameters.
The success of the GREAT program is founded on the mutual commitment of the law enforcement and education agencies to unite in a common goal to (1) provide children with accurate knowledge about gang involvement; (2) provide children with the skills to combat the stresses that set the stage for gang involvement; (3) provide children with the skills to resist negative peer pressure; and (4) to provide alternatives to gang . involvement.
In order to achieve these goals, the GREAT officer teaches the following lessons:
1. Introduction - Students become acquainted with the program and the officer;
2. CrimeslVictims and Your Rights - Officers discuss the impact crime has on victims and neighborhoods;
3. Cultural SensitivitylPrejudice - Students examine their own cultures, learn to appreciate cultural differences and how they impact the community. They also discuss the harmful behaviors resulting from prejudice;
4. A. Conflict Resolution (Discussion) - Students learn a six-step process enabling them to resolve conflicts without using violence
B. Conflict Resolu~on (Practical Exercises) - Students apply the six-*p conflict resolution model to real-life situations;
5. Meeting Basic Needs - Students are taught how to become better equipped to meet their basic needs;
6. DrugslNeighborhoods - Students discover how drugs and gangs interfere with the peaceful coexistence of neighborhoods;
7. Responsibility - Students learn the diverse responsibilities of individuals in the community;
8. Goal Setting - Through role playing and discussion, officers show students the importance of setting goals.
The constant availability of the GREAT officer allows them to interact with the children not only in the formal classroom, but also informally on the playground or in the lunchroom. These occasions greatly enhance the rapportbuilding between the officer and students which is an essential ingredient in teaching children the importance to remain free of any gang related activity.
The law enforcement agencies and school systems with the GREAT program implemented have expressed much satisfaction with the program. The students, parents, and other members of the community also strongly support the program. As a result of the program, law enforcement has gained respect, incidents on school grounds has been reduced, and most of all the community feels that it has taken back the schools and now have a school where the students feel safe and can learn.
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Project Evaluation - The following-evaluation activities have been established for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, School Resource Officer, and Gang Resistance Education and Training Projects.
1. Perfonnance Indicators - A quarterly report that requests performance data has been established for Drug Abuse Resistance Education and School Resource Officer projects. To satisfy Project Evaluation requirements in Part V of the application, applicants should cite the quarterly report and simply describe how project staff will collect, maintain, and report information for the quarterly report. Please identify the person responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting evaluation information.
2. Audits - The Council may conduct on-site audits of drug and violent crime prevention projects to verify that all aspects of project implementation and operation are proper. Project staff will be notified of audit dates and will be required to provide specific information prior to the audit.
3. Outcome Study - The Council may conduct outcome evaluations to assess the achievement of main program objectives. Project staff will be expected to assist the Council in the outcome studies. However, no specific actions are required on the part of project staff.
Attachments - The following is attached to assist the development of applications. 1. Quarterly Report
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DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIME PREVENTION PROJECTS

D.A.R.E./G.R.E.A.T. QUARTERLY REPORT

FOR PERIOD ENDING 9/96

12/96

3/97

6/97

Subgrantee Subgrantee No. Contact/Phone 1. Please complete the following infonnation for each officer. Use additional sheets as needed.

* Number of students completing the curricula this reporting period.
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2. Please complete the following-infonnation for each employee. Use additional sheets as needed.
3. Please complete the following infonnation concerning the number of hours worked during the period. Hours for Teaching Hours for Administration Hours for Interaction Activities Hours for Leave Hours for Other Activities (Specify) Total Hours Worked
4. Describe events conducted during the period involving: Teacher Orientation, Parent Education, Community Presentation, and Enrichment Activities. Please include date, number of participants, location, and other descriptive infonnation.
5. Describe innovative activities conducted during the reporting period.
6. Describe outcome measures which measure the success of the program, such as tests and surveys, conducted during the period. Indicate the results of such outcome measures.
7. Describe any technical assistance that might benefit the project.
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3. Court Delay Reduction/Alternative To Incarceration Program

Program Budget Allocation:

Locally Implemented State Implemented

$540,000 $ 40,000

Anticipated Awards:

Locally Implemented State Implemented

9 or fewer One (1)

Eligible Recipients - Local Law enforcement Agencies, District Attorneys and Courts through Local Units of Government and State Judicial Agencies.

Description of the Problem - The increase in drug and violent crime has created a serious challenge to the court system. Lengthy trial delays and the number of cases have created a large backlog of court cases which . threatens the effectiveness and efficiency of the State's justice system. Projects, such as drug courts or other initiatives which target the special needs of the defendant/offender.

Goals and Objectives - Goals and Objectives must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal. Goals and objectives should be specific and measurable.

Special Project Requirements - Special Project Requirements must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal.

Project Evaluation - Performance indicators must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal. Applicants must describe how data relative to performance indicators will be collected, maintained and reported. Finally, the person responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting such data must be identified.

4. Offender Treatment Program

Program Budget Allocation:

Locally Implemented State Implemented

$140,000 $920,000

Anticipated Awards:

Locally Implemented State Implemented

4 or fewer 3 or fewer

Eligible Recipients - Juvenile Courts through Local Units of Government and State Agencies

Description of the Problem - Substance abuse is a major contributor to the high levels of drug and violent crime in the state. Juvenile Courts and adult and juvenile correctional administrators are challenged by the growing numbers of substance abusing offenders and their special needs. Treatment services for offender populations provide. a positive option to breaking the cycle of substance abuse and crime.

Goals and Objectives - The main goal of this program area is reduce drug and violent crime by reducing substance abuse among adult and juvenile offenders. Specifically, projects will:

1. Reduce the continued use of illegal and other drugs by offenders; and 2. Reduce the re-arrest (recidivism) rate of offenders.

Special Project Requirements - Special Project Requirements must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal.

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Project Evaluation - The following evaluation activities have been established for Offender Treatment projects.
1. Perfonnance Indicators - Performance indicators must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal. Applicants must describe how data relative to performarice indicators will be collected, maintained and reported. Finally, the person responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting such data must be identified. An evaluation instrument will be developed by the Council based on responses and will be administered during the project period.
2. Audits - The Council will conduct on-site audits of offender treatment projects to verify that all aspects of project implementation and operation are proper. Project staff will be notified of audit dates and will be required to provide specific information prior to the audit.
3. Outcome Evaluation - A long-term outcome evaluation must be developed by the applicant and included in the application. Applicants must describe how the evaluation will be conducted, including key tasks and phases, deadlines, and persons responsible.
5. Model Jail Program

Program Budget Allocation:

Locally Implemented

$170,000

Anticipated Awards

Locally Implemented

3 or fewer

Eligible Recipients - Local Law Enforcement Agencies through Local Units of Govermp.ent. Priority will be given to projects implemented by County Jails.

Description of the Problem - Many jails throughout the state lack the resources needed to punish and treat

offenders. Such resources are needed to change the criminal behavior of persons who commit lesser crimes

before they commit felony crimes. Additional resources are needed to develop successful jail programs that

may serve as models for other jails throughout the state.

"

Goals and Objectives - Goals and Objectives must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal. Goals and objectives should be specific and measurable.

Special Project Requirements - Special Project Requirements must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal.

Project Evaluation - Performance indicators must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal. Applicants must describe how data relative to performance indicators will be collected, maintained and reported. Finally, the person responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting such data must be identified.

6. Drug Enforcement Training Program

Program Budget Allocation:

State Implemented

Anticipated Awards:

State Implemented

Eligible Recipients - State Law Enforcement Training Agencies

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$210,000 One (1)

Description of the Problem - Drug and violent crime continues to impact every community throughout the state. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies need training opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of efforts to reduce drug and violent crime.
Goals and Objectives - The goal of this program area is to reduce drug and violent crime by increasing the skill and knowledge base of the law enforcement personnel throughout the state. Specifically, projects will:
1. Establish and maintain drug enforcement training programs available to law enforcement personnel in the state.
2. Increase the skills and knowledge of law enforcement personnel.
Special Project Requirements - Each proposal must identify certain fundamental elements necessary for successful project. implementation, management and evaluation. These "Special Project Requirements" serve as a blueprint for project success, ensuring that proper preliminary planning and coordination has occurred and that the project can be implemented as proposed. Each item must be addressed in Part IV of the application.
1 Training Schedule. A training of proposed training courses must be submitted. This schedule should indicate the title of the course, a description of the course, the number of times the course will be offered, number of hours per course, estimated number of students per course, estimated total number of students per course per year, estimated number of total contract hours per course per year, and estimated cost per course per year.
2. Other Special Project Requirements should be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal.
Project Evaluation - The following evaluation activities have been established for Drug Enforcement Training projects.
Performance Indicators - Data describing the following performance indicators must be reported in a semiannual report: (1) List of courses offered to date; (2) Title of courses; (3) Description of courses; (4) Number of times the course was offered and location; (5) Number of hours per course; (6) Number of students per course; (7) Year-to-date number of students per course; (8) Number of agencies represented by students; (9) Number of total contract hours per course; and, (10) Cost per course to date. To satisfy Project Evaluation requirements in "Part V" of the application, applicants should refer to the items listed above and describe how project staff will collect, maintain, and report relevant data. Additional or substitute performance indicators may be proposed in the application. Please identify the person responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting evaluation information.
7. Forensic Services Upgrade Program

Program Budget Allocation:

State Implemented

$280,000

Anticipated Awards:

State Implemented

One (1)

Eligible Recipients - State Agencies

Description of the Problem - The increase in drug and violent crime in the state has created an increased demand for support services from criminal justice agencies. Forensic services is one such area. Maintaining an adequate capacity to analyze controlled substances and other forms of evidence is an important element in prosecuting drug and violent offenses.

Goals and Objectives - The primary purpose of this program area is to increase the capacity and quality of

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forensic services within the state. Specifically, the program seeks to:
1. Reduce the amount of time required to conduct analysis and make reports and increase the capacity to perform analysis aJ.1d reports; and
2. Improve the accuracy of analysis and reports.
Special Project Requirements - Special Project Requirements should be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal.
Project Evaluation - Performance indicators should be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal. Applicants must describe how data will be collected, maintained, and reported.
8. Narcotics Info171UltUJn and Intelligence Program

Program Budget Allocation:

State Implemented

$120,000

Anticipated Awards:

State Implemented

One (1)

Eligible Recipients - State Law Enforcement Agencies

Description of the Problem - Efforts to investigate alleged violators of drug and violent crime is expensive and time consuming. It is common for separate law enforcement agencies to investigate the same suspect; thus, duplicating effort and expense. A lack of mutually shared information prevents a more effective and efficient use of resources to reduce drug and violent crime.

Goals and Objectives - The goal of this program area is to reduce drug and violent crime by (1) improving and enhancing the coordination and communication of law enforcement agencies and (2) increasing the amount of narcotics intelligence available to law enforcement agencies. Specifically, projects will:

1. Increase the amount of narcotics information available to law enforcement agencies; 2. Increase the number of joint investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies; and 3. Increase the amount of interaction between law enforcement agencies.

Special Project Requirements - Special Project Requirements must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal.

Project Evaluation - Performance Indicators must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal. Applicants must describe how the data will be collected, maintained and reported.

9. Drug Abuse Prevention Training Program

Program Budget Allocation:

State Implemented

$190,000

Anticipated Awards

State Implemented

One (1)

Eligible Recipients - State Agencies

Description of the Problem - Drug and violent crime is a problem that continues to plague communities throughout the Stale - from the largest cities to the most rural counties. The average age of persons becoming involved in drug and violent crime activities is getting younger and younger. In addition, the number of young

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persons involved in drugs and violent crime is increasing. Gateway drugs, such as tobacco and alcohol, are only the beginning for many young kids who end up with substance abuse problems and involvement in the criminal justice system. Education projects can prevent many children from experimenting with gateway drugs that lead to the use of harder drugs and criminal activities. Also, better linkages between law enforcement and education
agencies can reduce violence iIi schools, improve the atmosphere of learning, and increase respect for the law and
law enforcement officers. Training for law enforcement officers involved in prevention programs must be provided to improve the delivery of services and effectiveness of the programs.
Goals and Objectives - Applicants must develop goals and objectives for the project. Goals and objectives should be specific and measurable.
Special Project Requirements - Special Project Requirements must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal.
Project Evaluation - Performance Indicators must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal. App~cants must describe how data will be collected, maintained, and reported.

10. Criminal History Records Improvement Program

Program Budget Allocation:

State Implemented

*

Anticipated Awards:

State Implemented

*

NOTE: A special supplemental request for proposals will be sent to state agencies identified in the Criminal History Records Improvement plan which is currently under development. Applications will not be accepted under this program area until the supplemental request for proposals is released.

11. Victim Witness Assistance Program

Program Budget Allocation: Anticipated Awards:

Locally Implemented Locally Implemented

$390,000 4 or fewer

Eligible Recipients - District Attorney Offices through Local Units of Government
Description of the Problem - With the increase in drug and violent crime, the number of innocent victims of crime rise as well. There is a need for local criminal justice agencies to build a rapport with their citizens who have become victims, and ensure that their needs have been acknowledged and services are extended in order to ease their unfortunate ordeal.
Goals and Objectives - The goal of the victim witness assistance projects is to provide high quality services that directly improve the health and well-being of crime victims, and to improve and enhance the delivery of these services, specifically to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and previously underserved victims of violent crime. The objectives of the program are as follows:
1. Increase the commitment of state and local government to do all that is possible to assist victims of crime;

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2. Increase the range and availability of services for victims of crime;
3. Expand the victims' opportunity to participate in the criminal justice process, and to ensure consideration of the impact of the crime upon the victims; and
4. Increase the coordination and networking of all appropriate agencies, organizations and groups providing services to victims of crime in order to develop an integrated community system of victim assistance.
Victim witness assistance project services include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Referral services should be offered for emergency food, shelter, medical care, and mental health services;
2. Counseling services which include support groups for victims;
. 3. Court related-services which provide the following: a. Provide general information on the criminal justice system processing of a case; b. Provide case status information to the victim; c. Provide assistance with Victim Impact Statements; d. Provide assistance with filing victim compensation claims; and e. Intervention with employers, creditors, and others as needed.
4. Provide assistance to eligible victim/claimants in filing of crime victim compensation claims.
Special Project Requirements - The following information must be submitted by all applicants providing services to victims through a criminal justice agency.
1. A copy of the agency/organization operating procedures;
2. Identify the type(s) of victims to be served;
3. Total number of paid staff;
4. Total number of volunteer staff; and
5. Describe in detail the extent of assistance given to eligible victims/claimants in the filing of crime victim compensation claims.
Project Evaluation - Performance Indicators must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal. Applicants must describe how data will be collected, maintained, and reported.

12. Jail Assistance Project

Program Budget Allocation: Anticipated Awards:

State Implemented State Implemented

$125,000 One (1)

Eligible Recipient - Georgia Sheriff's Association for 159 Counties.

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Description of the Program - Local Jails lack model protocol and training in administration of Jails which is consistent with current legal precedent. The uniqueness of each Jail due to the varying demographics of each region exacerbates this problem.
Goals and Objectives - To Provide Training in management, procedures and protocol for local jail administrators statewide; to provide technical assistance to local Jails; and, to develop the Georgia Jail Policies and Procedures Manual, a standard operating guide for jail management for all jail administrators.
Special Project Requirements - Special project requirements must be developed by the applicant; and included in the proposal.
Project Evaluation - Performance Indicators must be developed by the applicant and stated in the proposal, including how the performance data will be collected, maintained, and reported.

13. DUl Task Force

Program Budget Allocation: Anticipated Awards:

Locally Implemented Locally Implemented

$535,000 One (1)

Eligible Recipients - State Law Enforcement Agencies.
Description of the Program - Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is an increasing problem in Georgia. In some counties, as much as 78 % of all traffic fatalities result from DUI of alcohol or other drugs. This problem demands special law enforcement attention.
Goals and Objectives - The DUI task force will deter by apprehension and conviction of offenders, and will assist in the prevention of needless DUI related traffic fatalities that occur each year In Georgia as a result of .individuals driving under the influence.
Special Project Requirements - Special Project Requirements must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal.
Project Evaluation - Performance indicators must be developed by the applicant and stated in the proposal, including how the data will be collected, maintained and reported.
In addition to other indicators the applicant chooses to report, the following mandatory data will be reported:
1. Number of DUI Accidents and Fatalities in the area(s) served prior to the task force; 2. Number of DUI Accidents and Fatalities in the area(s) served during the grant period; 3. Number of DUI -Alcohol cases initiated by the task force; 4. Number of DUI - Other drugs cases initiated by the task force; 5. If available, the number of cases initiated by the task force which went to trial or plea during the grant
period and the number of convictions resulting; 6. The number of vehicles seized for transporting drugs; 7. The amount of cash and dollar value of other assets forfeited after seizure by the task force; 8. The total cost of the task force, including Federal funds, State match, and other contributions; and 9. The average cost per each DUI case initiated (Cost reported in No.8 divided by the sum of the
combined number of cases reported under No. 3 and No.4 above).

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14. Domestic ControUed Substance Task Force - Indoor Growth

Program Budget Allocat.ion: Anticipated Awards:

Locally Implemented Locally Implemented

$345,000 One (1)

Eligible Recipients - State Law Enforcement Agencies
Description of the Problem - Georgia has experienced an increase in indoor cultivation of cannabis, together with an increase of clandestine laboratories, particularly methamphetamine labs. Many of these have located in rural areas, which lack the resources and special equipment needed to locate these illegal ventures.
Goals and Objectives - The project will provide a task force with the special equipment (Forward Looking ~red Radar - "FLIR"), maintenance for one helicopter, and salary for one pilot, to be used to locate and interdict indoor cannabis an,d. clandestine laboratories.
Special Project Requirements - Special Project Requirements must be developed by the applicant and included in the proposal.
Project Evaluation - Performance Indicators must be developed by the applicant and stated in the proposal, including how the data will be collected, maintained, and reported. In addition to other indicators the applicant chooses to report, the following mandatory data will be reported:
1. Number of indoor cultivations located in the area(s) served prior to the task force; 2. Number of clandestine labs located in the area(s) served prior to the task force; 3. Number of indoor cultivations located by the task force; 4. Number of clandestine labs located by the task force; 5. Number of drugs arrests resulting from task force operations; 5. If available, the number of arrests resulting from task force operations prosecuted during the grant
period and the number of convictions resulting; 6. The number of vehicles/other assets seized for drug violations; 7. The amount of cash and dollar value of other assets forfeited after seizure by the task force; 8. The total cost of the task force, including Federal funds, State match, and other contributions; and 9. The average cost per each arrest. (Total cost reported in No.8 divided by the number of arrests
reported in No.5 above).

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