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Consent-Law & Justice Services # 16.
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| Board of Supervisors |
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator |
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| Subject |
| Authorize the Sheriff's Office to apply for certification to participate in the Law Enforcement Support Office Program which allows local law enforcement agencies to access, request and acquire excess equipment from the Department of Defense; and consent to the Sheriff's Department receiving a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, if awarded, through this program. (No general fund impact) (Prieto). |
| Recommended Action |
- Authorize Sheriff's Office to apply for certification to participate in the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program;
- Consent to the Sheriff's Office requesting, through the LESO program, and, if awarded, receiving a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle.
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| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
Operational Excellence
Safe Communities
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| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
The National Defense Authorization Act of 1997 allows for the transfer of excess Department of Defense property, that might otherwise be destroyed, to law enforcement agencies across the United States and its territories for use in counter drug and terrorism activities. Through the LESO Program, local law enforcement agencies (LEAs) can search and request excess equipment online through the Defense Logistics Agency's property search application. No equipment is purchased through LESO, all items are held as reserve stocks by the Federal government until no longer needed. The LEA's ability to participate is certified by a state coordinator at the Office of Emergency Services. Permission to apply for this certification is now being requested.
If approved, the Sheriff's Office is interested in acquiring a MRAP vehicle. This will be used to safely respond to scenes where approach in a vehicle that can withstand explosive devices is necessary. These situations can include active shooters, hostage rescue, bomb threats, natural disasters, and other critical incidents. Main use of the vehicle would be by the Yolo County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, but would also be available to support the multi-jurisdictional Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team as well as any other incorporated cities and outlying agencies upon request. Board approval to accept this vehicle, if awarded, is also being sought at this time. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| The Sheriff's Office will be certified by the LESO state coordinator at the California State Office of Emergency Services. Any agreements between these two government agencies will be reviewed and approved by Yolo County Counsel. |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
| Further explanation as needed: |
| There is no cost to the Sheriff's Office to apply for certification in the LESO Program, and no equipment will be purchased through the LESO Program. Should the Sheriff's Office be awarded an MRAP vehicle, any outfitting or repair costs will be built into the regular budget cycle. The Sheriff's Office will return for Board approval if any equipment associated with the MRAP vehicle over the fixed asset threshold needs to be purchased. |
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