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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: July 18, 2017
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Brian McDougal, City Manager
From: Patrick Melvin, Chief of Police
RE: PR 19842: To make application for Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to
make application for the FY18 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant.
Background:
In response to the July 7th, 2016 shooting of police officers in Dallas, Texas, Senate Bill 12
was passed during the 85th Legislature Regular Session. On May 27th, 2017, Governor Abbott
signed Senate Bill 12 into law which authorized the Criminal Justice Division of the
Governor's Office to create a grant program to assist agencies in the purchase of rifle-resistant
body armor. CJD is now accepting applications for projects under this program to increase the
safety of Texas law enforcement officers and prevent further loss of life in active shooter
situations.
Budget Impact:
There is no match requirement under this program.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve the City Manager to make application for the
FY18 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant, as discussed and/or outline above.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 19842
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY
FOR THE FY 2018 RIFLE RESISTANT BODY ARMOR GRANT.
WHEREAS, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 12 on May 27 ,
2017 in response to the July 7 , 2016 shooting of police
officers in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 12 authorized the Criminal Justice
Division (CJD) of the Governor' s Office to create a grant
program to assist police agencies in the purchase of rifle
resistant body armor; and
WHEREAS, CJD is now accepting applications for projects
under this grant program to increase the safety of Texas law
enforcement officers and prevent further loss of life in
active shooter situations; and
WHEREAS, there is no cash match requirement under this
program.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council and the City of Port
Arthur authorizes the City Manager to apply for the FY 2018
Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant .
Section 3 . That a copy of the Resolution shall be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A. D. , 2017, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote :
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES:
Derrick Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Office of the Governor
Criminal Justice Division
Funding Announcement:
Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant
Program
July 7th, 2017
CJD Funding Announcement: Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program
Opportunity Snapshot
Below is a high-level overview of many of the elements of this opportunity. Full information is provided
in the funding announcement that follows.
Purpose
The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that equip law enforcement
officers at risk of shootings with rifle-resistant body armor.
Eligible Funding Areas
Funds may be used by eligible law enforcement agencies to equip eligible law enforcement officers with
bullet-resistant personal body armor compliant with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standard for
rifle protection.
Funds Available
It is anticipated that up to$25M may be funded under this announcement.
Process
Applicants will respond to this funding announcement by completing an application in eGrants
https://eGrants@gov.texas.gov.
Budget
There is no minimum or maximum request under this program, however, applicants should consider the
overall availability of funds and CJD's desire to provide resources to as many departments as possible.
Funds may only be used to obtain body armor, including bulletproof vests, ballistic plates, and plate
carriers.
Match
There is no match requirement under this program.
Project Periods
All projects must begin between January 1 and March 1, 2018. A project period may not exceed 12
months.
Organizational Eligibility
Applications may be submitted by the Texas Department of Public Safety, and units of local government
and educational institutions that operate law enforcement agencies employing peace officers under
Article 2.12,Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, including municipalities, counties, independent school
districts, universities, colleges,federally recognized Native American tribes, community college and
hospital districts. Legislation authorizing this program does not allow for applications from state-level
institutions of higher education, as defined by Sec. 61.003(8),Texas Education Code. Public junior
colleges or community colleges supported by local taxing districts and that operate local law
enforcement agencies may apply under this grant program.
Contact Information
If additional information is needed, contact the eGrants help desk at eGrants@gov.texas.gov or
(512) 463-1919.
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Table of Contents
Opportunity Snapshot 1
Step 1: Review the Process 3
Timeline 3
Submission Method 3
Step 2:Consider the Requirements 4
Organizational Eligibility 4
Funding and Project Period Limits 4
Match Requirement 4
Eligible Expenses 4
Ineligible Costs and Activities 5
Reporting Requirements 5
Program-Specific Requirements 6
Standard CJD Requirements 6
Step 3:Apply via eGrants 7
Basics 7
Profile Tab—Grant.Vendor Sub-Tab Direct Deposit Procedures 7
Narrative Tab—Program-Specific Questions 7
Narrative Tab—Required Certifications 8
Narrative Tab—Project Narrative 8
Activities Tab—CJD Purpose Areas 8
Activities Tab—00G-Defined Project Activity Area 9
Submit Application and Certify. Application Tabs 9
Step 4: Review your Funding Decision 9
Selection and Fund Allocation Criteria 9
Announcements 10
Appendix: Required Certifications 11
About CJD 13
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Rifle-Resistant Body Armor
Grant Program
In response to the July 7th, 2016 shooting of police officers in Dallas,Texas, Senate Bill 12 was passed
during the 85th Legislature Regular Session. On May 27th, 2017, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 12
into law which authorized the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office to create a grant
program to assist agencies in the purchase of rifle-resistant body armor. CJD is now accepting applications
for projects under this program to increase the safety of Texas law enforcement officers and prevent
further loss of life in active shooter situations.
If you are interested in applying for a grant under this program,follow the four-step process outlined
below.
■ Step One-Review the Process: Get familiar with the funding announcement and the process
used for this particular program.
■ Step Two-Consider the Requirements: Consider the eligibility requirements as well as what will
be required of successful applicants.
■ Step Three-Apply in eGrants. Compile and submit your grant application.To understand how to
apply online or to register for the system go to https://eGrants@gov.texas.gov.
■ Step Four—Funding Decisions and Grant Acceptance.Await the funding decision,which is
provided through a grant award or other notice from CJD. If you receive an award, complete the
acceptance process to access funds.
Step 1: Review the Process
Timeline
Action Date
Funding Announcement Release July 7, 2017
Online System Opening Date July 7, 2017
Final Date to Submit an Application September 6, 2017 5PM CST
Earliest Start Date January 1, 2018
Latest Start Date March 1, 2018
Submission Method
Applicants must submit applications through via eGrants (eGrants.gov.texas.gov) by the deadline above.
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Step 2: Consider the Requirements
Organizational Eligibility
Applications may be submitted by the Texas Department of Public Safety and units of local government
and educational institutions that operate law enforcement agencies employing peace officers under
Article 2.12,Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, including municipalities, counties, independent school
districts, universities, colleges,federally recognized Native American tribes, and hospital districts.
Legislation authorizing this program does not allow for applications from state-level institutions of
higher education, as defined by Sec. 61.003(8),Texas Education Code. Public junior colleges or
community colleges supported by local taxing districts and that operate local law enforcement agencies
may apply under this grant program.
State agencies other than the Texas Department of Public Safety are not authorized under law to apply
for funds under this grant program.
Funding and Project Period Limits
It is anticipated that up to $25 million may be funded under this announcement.This amount represents
the full level of funding available. (Funds are authorized under Senate Bill 12 and appropriated by the
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85Legislature.)The number and amount of awards will depend upon the reasonableness of costs of
individual, eligible applications, and the total volume of applications received.
A project funded may not exceed a one-year grant period.
Match Requirement
There is no match requirement under this program.
Eligible Expenses
Eligible equipment. Grant funds are restricted to obtaining body armor compliant with the National
Institute of Justice (NU) standard (Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor NIJ Standard-0101.06)type III
(rifles) or type IV(armor piercing rifle) body armor, including bullet-resistant vests, ballistic plates, and
plate carriers.
Eligible purchase models. Funds may be used for the outright purchase of eligible equipment, or other
supply-service or subscription models. However,grant funds are restricted to the one-year project
period, and costs for any subscription models or additional extended warranties that extend beyond the
project period must be prorated to correspond to the project period.
Eligible officers to equip. Grant funds may only be used to equip peace officers (as defined by Article
2.12,Texas Code of Criminal Procedure) directly employed by a law enforcement agency operated by
the applicant. Funds may not be used to equip officers employed by other agencies that are not eligible
to apply. CJD may prioritize the equipping of certain types of officers or applicants if the total requested
funds exceed the funds appropriated by the Legislature. (See "Selection and Fund Allocation Criteria"
below under Step 4.) Only one set of body armor (partial or complete) per officer may be purchased.
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Equipment purchasing.The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division
(SPD) has developed a list of Bullet Proof Vest and Body Armor that local government members may
order on Texas SmartBuy (http://www.txsmartbuy.com/). Grantees may find more information about
available products and get assistance with purchasing equipment on the SB12 Body Armor web page
( http://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/contracts/body-armor.php ), or contact SPD for help in
evaluating vendor offers against the pricing on statewide contracts.
Because CJD is attempting to equip the maximum number of law enforcement officers in Texas, if the
total funding requested by applicants exceeds available funding, applicants with more reasonable and
competitive project budgets may receive priority. Not all body armor listed at the Comptroller's
website complies with the requirements of this grant program. Grantees must follow their approved
agency procurement policies that reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations before purchase
of equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Costs under this grant program are strictly limited to the procurement of eligible body armor. Grant
funds may not be used to support services, activities, and costs including but not limited to:
1) Salaries or personnel costs, including any portion of the salary of, or any other compensation
for an elected or appointed government official;
2) Supplanting or use of grant funds to replace any other existing federal, state or local funds;
3) Indirect costs;
4) Training and/or maintenance costs;
5) Travel;
6) Any costs ancillary to the purchase of eligible body armor, such as policy development,
training costs, staff, or any other item determined ineligible or unreasonable by CJD;
7) Any other prohibition imposed by federal, state, or local law.
Reporting Requirements
Financial Report. At the end of each state fiscal quarter during the one-year grant period, grantees will
be required to submit a financial status report via eGrants in the format required by CJD.
Progress Report. Grantees will be required to submit a single close-out report via the Public Policy
Research Institute at Texas A&M University( https:Jjppri.tamu.edu,) 12 months after their project
start date. Close-out reports will be very brief and will principally ask for:
1) Number of officers employed by the law enforcement agency;
2) Number of officers equipped with NU-compliant level III & IV body armor; and
3) A brief description of any shooting events in which an officer equipped with body armor
purchased with grant funds was struck by gunfire.
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Program-Specific Requirements
Required Agency Policies.As required by Chapter 772.0073,Texas Government Code (as passed in
Senate Bill 12), an eligible organization may apply for grant funds only after its law enforcement agency
adopts a policy addressing the:
1) Deployment and allocation of vests or plates to its officers; and
2) Usage of vests or plates by its officers.
CJD requires that the policy on usage of vests or plates include mandatory training on the proper care,
fitting, inspection, use, storage, and maintenance of the armor. CJD also requires that the policy specify
that body armor may not be left in patrol vehicles when an officer is not on duty to minimize the heat
damage to the armor.
In crafting these policies, applicants should be aware that the inspection, storage, and replacement of
body armor were identified as potential points of failure in body armor use by the Police Executive
Research Forum. See "A Practitioner's Guide To the 2011 National Body Armor Survey of Law
Enforcement Officers"for more information.
NIJ Body Armor Standards. Body armor purchased with grant funds must comply with the National
Institute of Justice (NW standard (Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor NIJ Standard-0101.06)for type III
(rifles) or type IV(armor piercing rifle) body armor, including bullet-resistant vests, ballistic plates, and
plate carriers. Grantees are responsible for ensuring that any purchases meet this requirement and must
certify compliance at the time of application.
Personally Fitted Vest Requirement. All body armor vests purchased with grant funds must be
personally fitted for individual officers, including vests specifically fitted to individual female law
enforcement officers. "Personally fitted" does not require armor be individually manufactured based on
the measurements of a specific wearer, but rather that it provide the best possible fit and coverage,
through a combination of:
1) Correctly-sized panels and carrier, determined through appropriate measurement; and
2) Properly adjusted straps, harnesses, fasteners, flaps, or other adjustable features.
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International has made available the Standard
Practice for Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor (Active Standard ASTM E3003)
available at no cost.The Personal Armor Fit Assessment checklist, is excerpted from ASTM E3003.
Grantees are responsible for ensuring that all purchases meet this requirement and must certify
compliance at the time of application.
Standard CJD Requirements
CJD Regulations. Grantees must comply with the standards applicable to this funding source cited in the
Texas Administrative Code (1 TAC Chapter 3), and all statutes, requirements, and guidelines applicable
to this funding.
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Uniform Crime Reports. Eligible applicants operating a law enforcement agency must be current on
reporting Part I violent crime data to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)for inclusion in the
annual Uniform Crime Report(UCR).To be considered eligible for funding, applicants must have
submitted a full twelve months of accurate data to DPS for the most recent calendar year.
Criminal History Reporting.The county(or counties) in which the applicant is located must have a 90%
average on both adult and juvenile criminal history dispositions reported to the Texas Department of
Public Safety for calendar years 2012 through 2016 as of August 31, 2017
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Requests:An application requirement pertaining to full
compliance with Department of Homeland Security detainer requests applies to all municipal or county
governments that operate a subdivision or department that detains individuals after arrest for a criminal
violation. Full text of this certification can be found on the Narrative tab of each application or at
http://gov.texas.gov/cjd/dhsdetainerrequest. All applicants must select one of four options in their
eGrants application to be considered for funding under this announcement.
Step 3: Apply via eGrants
Basics
To apply to CJD for these grants, you must complete or make sure you have already completed some
standard requirements. All of the following are needed to apply within eGrants:
■ Applicants must have a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number assigned to its agency
(to request a DUNS number,go to http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do.
■ Applicants must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) database
located at https://www.sam.gov/and maintain an active registration throughout the grant
period.
■ Applicants must have or register for an account in eGrants eGrants@gov.texas.gov.
Profile Tab — Grant.Vendor Sub-Tab Direct Deposit Procedures
New Direct Deposit procedures:Applicants must upload the required Direct Deposit forms, New Payee
Identification Form, and W9 Form for each application prior to submission.The eGrants system will not
allow an application submission until these forms are attached to the application.These forms are
available at https://egrants.gov.texas.gov/updates.aspx under the Financial Management Tools section
or by clicking on the hyperlinks above.
Narrative Tab — Program-Specific Questions
Applicants must enter the number of officers currently employed by the agency,the number of officers
currently equipped with Type III and Type IV body armor, and the number proposed to be equipped
under the grant for the following four categories:
1) Officers within a tactical response (SWAT-style) unit or specifically assigned tactical response
duties;
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2) Officers who are engaged in traffic or highway patrol, otherwise regularly detain or stop
motor vehicles, are primary responders to calls for assistance from the public, or execute
arrest or search warrants for criminal offenses;
3) All other officers employed by the agency;
4) All other reserve officers.
Narrative Tab — Required Certifications
There are a variety of certifications on the eGrants application that applicants are required to make
when submitting their application. Applicants should carefully review these certifications,which are also
found in this funding announcement's "Appendix A:Required Certifications".
Narrative Tab — Project Narrative
The eGrants system contains nine narrative boxes, but only one is required for this grant program. Using
the headings indicated below in bold type, applicants should use the "Project Abstract" box,to describe:
1) Duties. The duties of the four categories of officers proposed to be equipped under the
project, including how those duties would expose the officers to gunfire that necessitates
Type III and Type IV body armor.
2) History. Any recent history of shootings that demonstrates the need for Type III and Type IV
body armor.
3) Non-Tactical/Patrol/Warrant-Serving Duties. If the project proposes equipment for reserve
officers and/or officers not engaged in tactical response duties, regular patrol, response to
calls for assistance, or the execution of warrants related to criminal offenses, why such
officers have a need for this level of body armor.
4) Multi-Agency Breakdown. If the project will equip more than one agency operated by an
applicant, how many of each category of officer (tactical response officers;
patrol/response/warrant-serving officers; other employed officers; other reserve officers)
work in each agency. (For example, if a county's application contains equipment for officers
in a constable's office and a sheriff's office, those total should be broken-out here.)
Applicants should enter "n/a" in all other project narrative boxes.
Activities Tab — CJD Purpose Areas
Applicants must estimate the percentage of time officers proposed to be equipped under their project
will be specifically assigned to:
1) Educational campuses;
2) Jails or prisons;
3) Juvenile facilities (not regular K-12 or college campuses);
4) Victim services facilities;
5) General (all other areas)
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Activities Tab — Fund Source Information and Requirements
If the officers to be equipped with grant funds are explicitly assigned to specific educational campuses
(K-12 or higher education),the applicant must enter the TOTAL students at ALL campuses that will be
served by the project.
Activities Tab — 00G-Defined Project Activity Area
Applicants should assign 100% of their project activity to "Equipment and Technology". For the
Description of Activity, "Equipping officers with Type III and Type IV body armor" is sufficient.
Measures Tab
There are no additional measures required for this grant program.
Submit.Application and Certify.Application Tabs
After completing the application, submit the application by selecting the "Submit Initial Application"
button on the bottom of the Submit.Application tab. (If your application is missing information, a list of
errors will appear on the Submit.Application tab.)
After the initial submission, the project officials will receive an email notification.The Authorized Official
must then log-in to the application and certify the application by selecting the "Certify Official
Application" button at the bottom of the Certify.Application tab (only visible once the application has
been initially submitted).
Applications are not complete until the Authorized Official has CERTIFIED the application, and they must
do so BEFORE the application deadline.
For support documents and "how-to" videos and other resources, including the Guide to Creating an
Application, see the eGrants support page at https://egrants.gov.texas.gov/updates.aspx.
Step 4: Review your Funding Decision
Selection and Fund Allocation Criteria
CJD will review applications to understand the overall demand for the program and for significant
variations in costs per item. After this review, CJD will determine if all eligible applications can be funded
based on funds available, if there are cost-effectiveness benefits to normalizing or setting limits on the
range of costs, and if other fair-share cuts may allow for broader distribution and a higher number of
projects while still remaining effective.
In the event that the total requested funds exceed available funding, CJD may also prioritize applications
for municipal police departments, sheriff's offices, or—within projects—officers engaged in tactical
response and regular patrol/response or warrant-execution duties.
Final Decisions—All Projects:The executive director will consider the analysis described above along
with other factors and make all final funding decisions. Other factors may include need, cost
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effectiveness, overall funds availability, CJD or state government priorities and strategies, legislative
directives, need, geographic distribution, balance of focuses and approaches, or other relevant factors.
CJD may not fund all applications or may only award part of the amount requested. Per Title 1,Section
3.9 of the Texas Administrative Code, all funding decisions made by the executive director are final and
are not subject to appeal.The receipt of an application by CJD does not obligate CJD to fund the grant or
to fund it at the amount requested.
Announcements
After CJD makes final funding decisions, each applicant will receive either an unfunded notice, a
preliminary decision notification, or a final grant award.The award will provide all of the conditions and
requirements of the grant. Release of final grant awards are always contingent on CJD's receipt of the
federal grant award under which the program is funded and CJD cannot release or guarantee funding to
any applicant until that award is received and acceptance is processed and a determination is made that
adequate funding is available.All grantees receiving federal and state funds must comply with the
applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines related to the funding source under which the
grant is funded. In instances where both federal and state requirements apply to a grantee,the more
restrictive requirements apply.
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Appendix: Required Certifications
Applicants must certify that they will comply with the following requirements to the extent that they are
applicable. CJD, at its sole discretion,will determine the applicability of requirements:
A. Constitutional Compliance:Applicant assures that it will not engage in any activity that violates
Constitutional law including profiling based upon race.
B. Required Agency Policies:Applicant assures that it has adopted policies addressing the deployment
and allocation of vests or plates to its officers; and the usage of vests or plates by its officers. CJD
requires that the policy on usage of vests or plates include mandatory training on the proper care,
fitting, inspection, use, storage, and maintenance of the armor. CJD also requires the policy specify that
body armor may not be left in patrol vehicles when an officer is not on duty in order to minimize the
heat damage to the armor.
In crafting these policies, applicants should be aware that the inspection,storage, and replacement of
body armor were identified as potential points of failure in body armor use by the Police Executive
Research Forum. See "A Practitioner's Guide To the 2011 National Body Armor Survey of Law
Enforcement Officers" For more information.
C. NIJ Body Armor Standards.Applicant assures that body armor purchased with grant funds will
comply with the National Institute of Justice (NU) standard (Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor NIJ
Standard-0101.06) for type III (rifles) or type IV (armor piercing rifle) body armor, including bullet-
resistant vests, ballistic plates, and plate carriers.
D. Personally Fitted Vest Requirement. Applicant assures that all body armor vests purchased with
grant funds will be personally fitted for individual officers, including vests specifically fitted to individual
female law enforcement officers. "Personally fitted" does not require armor be individually
manufactured based on the measurements of a specific wearer, but rather that it provide the best
possible fit and coverage,through a combination of:
1) Correctly-sized panels and carrier, determined through appropriate measurement; and
2) Properly adjusted straps, harnesses, fasteners, flaps, or other adjustable features.
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International has made available the Standard
Practice for Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor(Active Standard ASTM E3003)
available at no cost. The Personal Armor Fit Assessment checklist, is excerpted from ASTM E3003.
E. Uniform Crime Reports: Eligible applicants operating a law enforcement agency must be current on
reporting Part I violent crime data to the Texas Department of Public Safety for inclusion in the annual
Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and must have been current for the twelve previous months.
F.Criminal History Reporting:The county(or counties) in which the applicant is located must have a
90%average on both adult and juvenile criminal history dispositions reported to the Texas Department
of Public Safety for calendar years 2012 through 2016, as of August 31, 2017.
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G. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Requests:The full text of this certification is found at
http://gov.texas.gov/cjd/dhs detainerrequest.To be in compliance with this requirement, any county or
municipal government that includes a department that detains individuals after arrest for a criminal
violation must provide a letter signed by the head of each such department certifying to the
requirements.This letter may be used for any application submitted to OOG for a period of up to two
years from the date it is signed. If the applicant has submitted a letter to CJD in the prior year,that letter
meets the requirement of this section. If that period expires during the project period of any grant,the
grantee must submit an updated letter for each such grant to remain in compliance with this
requirement.All applicants must select one of the following options:
■ Applicant is not a county or municipal government.
■ Applicant is a county or municipal government and does not include any department that
detains individuals after arrest for a criminal violation at any time.
■ Applicant is a county or municipal government that includes department(s) that detain
individuals after arrest for a criminal violation. Letters certifying compliance and signed by
the heads of all such departments have been uploaded to this application.
■ Applicant is a county or municipal government that includes department(s) that detain
individuals after arrest for a criminal violation. The Authorized Official has read the
certification found at http://gov.texas.gov/cjd/dhs detainerrequest. Further, the Authorized
Official will not be submitting signed letters certifying compliance from the heads of all such
departments and understands that failure to comply with this certification may result in
OOG, at its sole discretion, rejecting this application and any other application from the
relevant county or municipal government.
H.Civil Rights Liaison:A civil rights liaison who will serve as the grantee's civil rights point of contact and
who will be responsible for ensuring that the grantee meets all applicable civil rights requirements must
be designated.The designee will act as the grantee's liaison in civil rights matters with CJD and with the
federal Office of Justice Programs.
Overall Certification: Each applicant agency must certify to the specific requirements detailed above as
well as all requirements within the CJD funding announcement and Criminal Justice Division& Homeland
Security Grants Division Grantee Conditions and Responsibilities document to be eligible for this
program.
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About CJD
Our mission at the Criminal Justice Division is to direct much needed resources to those who are committed to
making Texas a safer place and those who help victims of crime to recover and feel safe again. In carrying out
this mission, we are committed to helping our grantees by actively finding ways for them to accomplish their
goals and by making sure that we always have our eye to identifying the approaches that work best. We
envision positive and beneficial working relationships with our grantees where we provide as much assistance as
is needed and where are always ready with answers, not burdensome restrictions or requirements.
CJD is providing over$250 million in funding to hundreds of organizations during state fiscal year 2016 for
juvenile justice, delinquency prevention, victims services, law enforcement, prosecution, courts, specialty courts,
prevention of child sex trafficking, and other types of projects to benefit Texans.
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