1996-0701_ORANGE, COUNTY OF_G4a_Agenda Report •
AGENDA ITEM June 18, 1996
TO: George Scarborough, City Manager
FROM: Lt. Paul Sullivan, Chief of Police Services
SUBJECT: Agreement for Provision of Gang Suppression Services by County Probation
Department and Orange County Sheriff's Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, approve the agreement for provision of gang prevention and suppression services
between the County of Orange and the Cities of Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills and San
Juan Capistrano for the period of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
SITUATION:
San Juan Capistrano participates with the Cities of Dana Point,Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills and the
County of Orange in the South Orange County Gang Prevention and Suppression Program. Gang
members who are on probation receive closer supervision as the result of this program. This
enhanced supervision is a vital component of the over-all strategy to eradicate youth and gang
violence. Staff strongly recommends the City Council authorize participation in this program for
the fiscal year 1996/97 and approve the attached agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Since 1991, the City of San Juan Capistrano has participated in the South Orange County Gang
Prevention and Suppression Program. The original members included the Cities of Dana Point,
Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, Orange County Probation and the Sheriff's Department. In
1993, the City of Laguna Hills was added to the program. Under the terms of the agreement the
probation officer assigned to the program carries a case load of 35 probationers, far fewer then the
normal caseload of 80. In reviewing the probation departments quarterly report the case load has
been running higher than the contract calls for, but well below the average probation officer's
standard caseload. The present caseload has been between 50 and 52 probationers. Additionally,
of the gang members assigned to this program 63% reside in San Juan Capistrano. Another
provision of the agreement is the teaming of the probation officer with a deputy sheriff from the
Sheriff's Department's Gang Enforcement Team (GET).
The teaming of the probation officer and the sheriff's deputy has created a exceptional avenue of
access to the gang member. It maximizes officer safety with legal authority to monitor and
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apprehend violent gang members. Close attention is paid to gang members with violent behavior
and all provisions of their probation are strictly enforced. As an important component of the over-all
gang suppression strategy this program serves as a deterrent to gang activity and recruitment. Gang
members are closely supervised with frequent home checks,probation searches and school contacts.
The City of Laguna Hills has indicated they may be removing themselves from the program this
year. This will be decided during the upcoming budget process in June of 1996. If this occurs the
remaining two Cities of Dana Point and Laguna Niguel have indicated they would continue to
support the program. Should Laguna Hills decide to not participate our costs would increase from
$18,142 to $24,189. The initial $18,142 has been budgeted for the fiscal year 1996/97 and the
additional $6,047 has not. Even if Laguna Hills does not participate staff recommends the City
continue it's participation in the program and request the City Council approve the attached
agreement.
COMMISSIONBOARD REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Not Applicable
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The total cost of the agreement is $72,568. The cost is shared equally by four cities. San Juan
Capistrano's share is $18,142. Funds have been included in the proposed 1996/97 Budget for this
contract.
NOTIFICATION:
Orange County Probation Department
ALTERNATE ACTIONS:
1. By motion, approve the Agreement for Provisions of Gang Prevention and Suppression
Services between the County of Orange and the Cities of Dana Point, Laguna Niguel,
Laguna Hills and San Juan Capistrano for the period of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
2. Do not Approve the agreement.
3. Request additional information from staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
Agenda Item -3- June 18, 1996
By motion approve the Agreement for Provision of Gang Prevention and Suppression Services
between the County of Orange and the Cities of Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills and San
Juan Capistrano for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
Respe fully submitted,
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Lt. Paul Sullivan
Chief of Police Services
Attachment: Proposed Agreement (City Council Packets Only)
(Note: Agreement is available in the City Clerks Office for public review)