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 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
The City of Hartsville 
Agenda Date: 
1/9/2018

To: City Council

From: City Manager


Ordinance Number:   Resolution Number: 01-18-01 - REGULAR MEETING


ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION CAPTION: 
APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR A 2018 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR RECRUITMENT EFFORTS AND THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE HARTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT.


BACKGROUND SUMMARY: 
The newly formed VICE unit of the Hartsville Police Department consists of two previous independent units: criminal and narcotics investigations. In collaboration the unit continues to identify root causes and links between the two crimes. Upgrades and new purchases to the equipment inventory of the unit will be critical in their continuation of efforts. 


IMPACT IF DENIED: 
Due to budgetary constraints, the unit/department will be unable to purchase the equipment necessary to continue their efforts and to provide a higher quality of service to the safety of Hartsville's residents. 


IMPACT IF APPROVED: 
The department will be able to apply for grant funds in order to purchase new technology for higher quality criminal and narcotics investigations. 

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Resolution 01-18-01