Action 13.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Sheriff
- Meeting Date:
- 06/17/2025
- Title:
- Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Grant Agreement
- Submitted By:
- Sean Gijanto, County Sheriff
- Department:
- County Sheriff
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
John Gjerde
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Captain
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
You will use this Agenda Item template if your item involves a Grant (whether a new or renewal grant). You also must attach the Grant Approval Form to the item before Finance will approve it. Select the SPECIAL LINKS on your left-hand menu and Click on "Grant Approval Form". Then complete the form, save it and attach it to your item (on the Attachments tab).
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve Grant Agreement DC-26-003 between Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, to fund the Special Operations Division's overtime and Employee-Related Expenses (EREs) related to its narcotics and smuggling investigations, in the amount of $140,684.63, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Background:
This ACJC grant has been utilized for many years to assist in combating the sale of illegal narcotics, gangs and violent crime and to conduct operations to counteract smuggling and trafficking activity throughout Cochise County and the State of Arizona. The funding is restricted for use under the Special Operations Division for these specific functions. Funding for this grant is $67,528.62 in federal funds, $37,984.85 in state funds, and $35,171.16 in County matching funds. The County matching funds source has been identified and is included in the FY26 budget proposal.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
If approved, the Sheriff's Office will continue their investigations into narcotics dealers, gangs and incidents of violent crimes and continue to grow their counter-smuggling investigations.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If not approved, this will hinder our ability to investigate the sale of narcotics, gangs, violent crimes and smuggling throughout Cochise County, allowing criminal organizations to gain a stronger foothold in the county.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
The approved grant needs to be DocuSigned and forwarded to the Criminal Justice Commission and a copy forwarded to the Sheriff's Office.
Fiscal Impact
- Fiscal Year:
- FY '25-26
- County Match Required? ($$$):
- $35,171.16.
- Source of Funding?:
- Smart & Safe Arizona