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City: Mission Viejo <br />The City of Mission Viejo proposes to use the 2009 justice Assistance Grant (JAG) <br />funding as follows: <br />Project Objectives: <br />Project Objective #1 is to purchase (1) new Police Cruiser for undercover surveillance <br />and covert investigative work. This Police Cruiser will be utilized by investigators to <br />conduct surveillance, track and observe possible suspect(s), gather vital information on <br />individuals involved in criminal activity, vehicles used by these individuals, potential <br />hideouts, and to ascertain methods and habits of those involved in criminal activity. Our <br />objective is to facilitate effective covert investigations by utilizing this cruiser to enhance <br />the observation ability of investigators while maintaining the integrity of the investigation <br />and providing for adequate officer safety. <br />Project Objective # 2 is to utilize remaining funds left over from the purchase of the <br />undercover vehicle (Objective #1) toward funding of additional overtime staffing. Our <br />objective is to utilize this additional staffing for pro- active enforcement techniques when <br />appropriate in areas affected by criminal activity in order to increase arrests and reduce <br />crime that is a product of the current economic downturn. Additionally, our objective <br />through these patrols is to strive to prevent and reduce the occurrence of crime in <br />commercial and residential areas in an effort to foster an atmosphere of job creation and <br />positive economic growth. <br />Goals: <br />The Goals for the projects are as follows: <br />1) The goal for project #1 is to enhance the ability of investigators to solve crimes, conduct <br />covert investigations, and apprehend suspect(s) through the use of a police cruiser. <br />2) The goal for project #2 is to increase arrests and reduce / prevent crime in areas <br />negatively affected by criminal activity through the use of additional pro- active <br />enforcement personnel on overtime. <br />Activities: Our project objectives involve the purchasing of a new police cruiser and <br />staffing additional pro - active law enforcement personnel. The vehicle (when purchased) <br />can be put to use immediately. The purchase of the new vehicle will help to stimulate the <br />economy. Enforcement personnel for pro- active patrols are readily available and can be <br />utilized immediately. <br />Quantifiable Performance Measures. <br />Project #1: Police Cruiser <br />Measure: The number of burglaries and thefts in the city will be tracked and analyzed for <br />trends. Investigators will target areas both residential and commercial that are <br />experiencing an increase in reported property crimes. The number of cases cleared by <br />arrest and the amount of stolen property recovered in these crimes will be tracked to <br />2009 -F 1801 -CA -SB Page 42 of 61 <br />