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ITEM 18

City Council Memorandum Police Memo No. 23-017

Date:

June 15, 2023

To:

Mayor and Council

Thru:

Joshua H. Wright, City Manager
Tadd Wille, Assistant City Manager
Sean Duggan, Police Chief

From:

Melanie Smith, Senior Management Analyst

Subject:

Resolution No. 5673 Pertaining to the Acceptance and Approval of FY 2023 Anti-Human Trafficking Grant Fund Program from the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs

Proposed Motion:

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5673 authorizing and approving the award of the FY 2023 Anti-Human Trafficking Fund Program from the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs in the amount of $499,480.00; and authorizing the Chief of Police, as designated by the City Manager, to conduct all negotiations and to execute and submit all documents necessary in connection with such grant.

Background/Discussion:

In 2015, the Chandler Police Department formed a Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) to investigate individuals and groups who engage in human trafficking, prostitution, child prostitution, luring a minor for sexual exploitation, pandering, illegal sexually oriented businesses, and massage parlor violations. In calendar year 2022, the HTU made or assisted in 48 arrests, investigated three health and safety violations, and conducted eight training sessions with community partners.

The Police Department has been awarded $499,480.00 from the Anti-Human Trafficking Grant Fund Program from the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). The award provides funds to the Police Department for programs, equipment and/or activities that reduce human trafficking. The Police Department applied for the funds to purchase investigative equipment and technology, conduct anti-human trafficking operations, and provide anti-human trafficking training and awareness to members of the community. The grant funds will specifically be used in the areas of personnel wages and benefits for HTU staff as well as purchasing equipment and related supplies.

Financial Implications:

There are no City matching dollars required for this program.

Attachments

Resolution No 5673

IGA with DEMA and CPD