Laserfiche WebLink
underlying goal is to reduce crime. The purchase of this hardware and software can be <br />accomplished expeditiously since it involves existing technology and well established <br />software and hardware solutions to create a force multiplier effect for police resources <br />within the Police Department. The Police Department's briefing or roll call room and <br />auditorium serve as the City's Emergency Operations Center. Upgrading the technology for <br />this center is vital for the Police Department and other City departments to respond to <br />major emergencies as envisioned in national and statewide standards such as NIMS or <br />SEMS. The ability to observe, communicate and coordinate in real time with City <br />departments and the local operational area EOC would be greatly enhanced by the <br />purchase of well established computer and video technology. <br />Activities: (which can be started and completed expeditiously, and in a manner that <br />maximizes job creation and economic benefits) <br />Upon approval by the City Council, the Police Department will act quickly to purchase the <br />hardware and software detailed in this grant. These purchases will have an immediate <br />positive impact on the hardware and software companies which manufacture these items. <br />Quantifiable Performance Measures: (Established by the agency to assess whether grant <br />objectives are being met) <br />Covert video technology will greatly assist in the surveillance and apprehension of <br />criminals. These cameras are portable and can be moved to "hot spots" as needed. The <br />surreptitious nature of these cameras allow for Department investigators to build solid <br />criminal cases on crimes involving graffiti, auto theft, narcotics, and gang crimes. The <br />Department does not currently possess these cameras. Mapping software technology is <br />also currently used by many cities in varied applications, among them engineering and <br />crime analysis. As listed above, the City of Fountain Valley's Police Department uses a <br />COMPSTAT model to analyze crime trends. The Police Department's Crime Analyst <br />provides a weekly update on existing crime trends to the Patrol staff. The Department staff <br />meets on a monthly basis to examine the prior month's crime trends and responses to <br />those crime trends. These results are broken down into quantifiable categories; for <br />example, the ability to accurately track the locations, times, and dates where graffiti is <br />appearing in the community allows department staff to allot resources to those locations at <br />those particular times. Since the department keeps accurate records of its current crime <br />trends as compared to past crime trends, the impact of technology such as video cameras <br />or crime mapping software will be easily quantifiable as it compares to our efforts in prior <br />years. <br />As to the improvements for the Emergency Operations Center, computer workstations and <br />televisions monitors will allow staff to effectively respond to emergencies of many types. <br />Recent table -top exercises within this operational area have demonstrated this <br />Department's need to greatly upgrade this capability. <br />Timeline or proiect plan: (Identifying when the goals and objectives will be completed) <br />2009 -F 1801 -CA -SB Page 20 of 61 <br />