TITLE
Title
OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (OVW) FY 25 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF CYBERCRIMES PROGRAM
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sheriff Danny H. Rogers (Capt. Wes Mecham)
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Local Law Enforcement Cybercrimes Enforcement Program supports efforts to prevent, enforce, and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals with a focus on adult and young adult cybercrimes victims. These crimes are defined as criminal offenses which involve the use of an electronic device to harass, threaten, stalk, extort, coerce, cause fear to, or intimidate an individual, or without consent distribute intimate images of an adult.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office would like to request funding through the grant application process to assist in the following areas:
1.) Training for local law enforcement personnel relating to cybercrimes.
2.) Educating the Public in order to prevent, deter, and identify violations of the law.
3.) Acquire computer equipment, and other equipment necessary to conduct investigations and forensic analysis of evidence in matters involving cybercrimes.
The projected request of the grant will be $700,000. If awarded the grant, the funds will be used over a 36-month period, and the dates will range from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office to apply for the OVW FY 25 Local Law Enforcement Grants For Enforcement Of Cybercrimes Program in an amount of $700,000.
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