From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Resolution in support of a Department of Justice (DOJ), Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS Office) grant application for the 2016 Community Policing Development (CPD) Program in the amount of $12,000
Presenter
Steve Dye, Chief of Police
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Grand Prairie Police Department continues to seek opportunities to strengthen one of its core values; the development of vital community relationships. With the understanding that 21st Century Policing will require “mutual trust and cooperation” with community leaders and stakeholders, the Department continues to focus on building these collaborative relationships. The strengthening of the Grand Prairie Police Department’s Youth Boxing Program will enhance, maximize, and sustain this community engagement.
The Grand Prairie Police Department’s Youth Boxing program began in 2012 and is open to citizens of the City and students of the Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) between the ages of 12 and 18. Through the partnership with the GPISD, the Department was able to secure a fully featured boxing gym as a training location. With assistance from local charitable organizations and private donations, funding was received for equipment and travel expenses. This program has proven to exemplify and model the essence of 21st Century Policing initiatives.
In order to function, the program utilizes off duty sworn Police Officers who either volunteer their time or are remunerated with compensatory time for their efforts. However, the majority of the work is performed by civilian volunteer coaches who donate approximately four hours per day, averaging 16 hours per week. These volunteer hours do not include the additional required time spent at weekend tournaments. In 2015, the volunteer coaches accrued 2,105 hours out of a total of 2,983 volunteer hours accrued. The Grand Prairie Police Department is seeking this grant in order to of...
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