TITLE
Title
APPROVE THE GOVERNOR’S CRIME COMMISSION GRANT -- HIGH POINT CIVIL/LEGAL SUPPORT
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sheriff Rogers (S.Harrison-Pope)
BACKGROUND
Background
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office has applied for and received a grant from the Governor’s Crime Commission to fund TWO full time Deputy Sheriff’s. These are law enforcement positions housed in the Family Justice Center(FJC) in High Point which assist in the overall mission of the FJC. These law enforcement positions assist victims of domestic violence wade through the civil/legal process these are 2 positions for newly open High Point Family Justice Center. The Federal Award is $149,999.79 and the previously budgeted match is $49,999.93.
BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
GRANT FUNDS INCLUDED IN THE FY 2018-19 LAW ENFORCEMENT BUDGET. NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve receipt of the Governor’s Crime Commission Civil/Legal Support grant in the amount of $149,999.79 to fund two county sheriff's deputy positions to be housed in the Family Justice Center (FJC) in High Point to assist in the overall mission of the FJC by assisting victims of domestic violence through the civil/legal process with the required county match to come from in-kind salaries from an existing supervisor position in the Sheriff's Office.