ORANGE, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (6) - 2011

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ATTACHMENT A 2011-DJ-BX-2532 City: Tustin The City of Tustin proposes to use the 2011 Justice Assistance Grant funding as follows: Purpose Areas: -Law Enforcement -Corrections and community corrections -Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement Program Narrative: Outline the Proposed program activities - The city of Tustin Police Department intends to utilize JAG funding to purchase 6 laptop computers for use in patrol vehicles and in court. These computers will be used in court to play recordings from the Mobile Audio Video System (MAYS). They will also be utilized for completing necessary paperwork such as reports and trainee evaluations in the patrol vehicle. Provide a brief Analysis of the need for the programs - With the evolution of technology and limited budgeting, compatibility issues may occur with playing audio/video recordings in the adjudication of cases. By having laptops that are compatible with the Mobile Audio Video System that Tustin Police Department employs, officers will have the ability to bring a laptop to court and play the recording for the court. Without the laptops, the possibility exists to not have the evidence viewed in the event the equipment provided by the court isn't compatible. Having laptops in the vehicles will also allow patrol officers the ability to type trainee performance evaluations and other reports in their vehicles without taking them out of service to the community. Currently, it is necessary for officers to respond back to the station to complete these tasks. This will allow the officer to remain in the field increasing response times and will allow for increased proactive enforcement time. Goals of the proiect: Equip the Patrol division with laptop computers to maximize the amount of time they are in the field. Allow for recordings from the Mobile Audio Video System to be presented in court without compatibility issues. Strategies to be used for proiect: Utilize laptop computers in patrol cars when writing reports and trainee evaluations rather than requiring patrol officers to return to the station out of service to complete such tasks. Officers will take laptop computers to court when Mobile Audio Video System recordings will be played as evidence in a case. 2011-DJ-BX-2532 Page 35 of 38 20A-43