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1998-0701_ORANGE, COUNT OF_H4a_Agenda Report AGENDA ITEM July 7, 1998 TO: George Scarborough, City Manager FROM: Lt. Paul Sullivan, Chief of Police Services SUBJECT: Consideration of 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, and San Juan Capistrano for the period of July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. SITUATION: San Juan Capistrano participates with the Cities of Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, 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 1998/99 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. 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 43 and 49 probationers, down from last year of 50 to 52. Additionally, of the gang members assigned to this program 60% reside in San Juan Capistrano. Another provision of the agreement is the teaming of the probation officer with a deputy sheriff from the Sheriffs Department's Gang Enforcement Team (GET). The teaming of the probation officer and the sheriffs deputy has created a exceptional avenue of access to the gang member. It maximizes officer safety with legal authority to monitor and 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 FOR CITY COUNCIL AGE:: Agenda Item -2- July 7,1998 program serves as a deterrent to gang activity and recruitment. Gang members are closely supervised with frequent home checks, probation searches and school contacts. COMMISSION/BOARD REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Not Applicable FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The total cost of the agreement is $78,102. The cost is shared equally by three cities. San Juan Capistrano's share is $26,034 an increase of$ 1,845 from last year. Probation reports the increase is due to salary and overhead expenditures. Funds have been included in the proposed 1998/99 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 and San Juan Capistrano for the period of July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. 2. Do not Approve the agreement. 3. Request additional information from staff. 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 and San Juan Capistrano for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Agenda Item -3- July 7,1998 Respec lly submitted, ai Seleau. 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)