20B - AA - JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT

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ATTACHMENT A a _ • A ;'.:r t Timeline andlor project plan: Identify when the goals and objectives will be completed Month 1: Gang Enforcement and Career Criminal enforcement Initiated Month 2-36: Gang Enforcement and Career Criminal enforcement continues throughout the life of the grant. . UL .. Total Grant Allocation: $205,899 PROACT Contribution (10%): $20,590 Administrative Fee (9%): $18,531 Funds Retained by City: $166,778 City: Stanton The City of Stanton ,proposes to use the 2010 Justice Assistance Grant funding as follows: Pro1ea O6,iectives, Include type of programs to be funded and the need for the programs for the four year grant period The City of Stanton is a diverse community presenting unique challenges for law enforcement. A large Hispanic immigrant population and the resulting language barrier can cause a gap between residents, businesses and law enforcement providers. In many cases immigrant residents are fearful of police due to their immigration status. Stanton is home to several active criminal street gangs which use fear and intimidation of residents as a method for ensuring many crimes are never reported to police. 1 - ` Through implementation of community policing practices we intend to increase awareness and positive interaction among residents, business owners and law enforcement in a community effort to reduce crime. Reducing crimes against persons and businesses will help ensure that the City of Stanton has an active and flourishing business community supported by its residents. It is a commonly recognized fact that public support is necessary for business to flourish. This is also the case for police effectiveness in accomplishing their core mission of preventing crimp:. Building relationships with the public increases police legitimacy and affects how well they can control crime. - 2010- DJ-BX-0324 Page 28 of 34 20B-8