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Agenda Item
6 26-0856 Subject: OPD FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
From: Oakland Police Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds Up To Three Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($324,324.00) For The Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Award Period Of October 1, 2025 Through September 30, 2028, To Support Department-Wide Training, Equipment, Technology, And Operational Enhancements
Amongst all the eligible cities in the state, Oakland has the second largest amount awarded in this grant, second only to LA County, and is over ten times more money than most other similar-sized cities. This eye-popping figure I hope demonstrates OPD's urgent and continuing need for funding, as well as it's success in asking for grant assistance. I am thankful that these grants are going to critical operational and equipment needs, and hope that the funding continues in the years to come.
Amongst all the eligible cities in the state, Oakland has the second largest amount awarded in this grant, second only to LA County, and is over ten times more money than most other similar-sized cities. This eye-popping figure I hope demonstrates OPD's urgent and continuing need for funding, as well as it's success in asking for grant assistance. I am thankful that these grants are going to critical operational and equipment needs, and hope that the funding continues in the years to come.