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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 23-125RESOLUTION NO. 23-125 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Texas Transportation Code Chapter 1006 and Texas Administrative Code Title 43; Part 3; Chapter 57, entities are eligible to receive grants from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority to provide financial support to law enforcement agencies for economic automobile theft enforcement teams and to combat motor vehicle burglary in the jurisdiction; and, WHEREAS, this grant program will assist this jurisdiction to combat motor vehicle burglary and theft; and, WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the grant funds, the City of Beaumont assures that the grant funds will be returned in full to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, THAT the City Manager be and he is designated as the Authorized Official to apply for, accept, decline, modify, or cancel the grant application for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Program and all other necessary documents to accept said grant; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT John Cross Sr., Lieutenant, is designated as the Program Director and Todd Simoneaux, Chief Financial Officer, is designated as the Financial Officer for this grant. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 9th day of May, 2023. 4127123, 1;39 PM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application ('.ily ;A IS:r,a 11FlooE1 1:1:,kI,if(,( (SJ;IIit Ajq,i,r; ilkra loi l t:,1.::I1 yea l '•'l€;, er uosl forARp I tier (RFA) The total cash match from the budget does not matcEt th.a total cash match from the source of tite matches detall, These roust match before the application can be submitted, Tile total In -kind snatch from tine budget does not match the total In -kind ni atch from the source of the matches detail. These must match before the application can be submltted, Primary Agency I Grantee Legal Name; City of Beaumont Organization Type; Low Enforcement Organization ORI (If applicable); TX1230100. BEAUMONT PV (MIP) Program Title Please enter a short description of the proposed program that can be used as the title. Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Application Category (Soo Bequest for Applications (RFA) for category details and descriptions RFA Priority Funding Section): MVCPA Program Category (see RFA and TAC 43, 3 §67.14). Check all Ilia( apply. • Law Enforcement, Detection and Apprehension Prevention, Anti -Theft Devices and Motor Vehicle Registration Taskforce Grant Participation and Coverage Area Provide a General Description of tite Participating and Coverage Area of this Grant Application Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and Jasper counties and all munlcipall ties therein. Doflno In the tables below the grant rolationsitlps and goographlc area of the taskforce: Applicant will add the participating and coverage agencies from [lie ORI list below. If an agency Is not In Ilia ORI list, please Include the agency and role In the general description above. Make sure to follow the definitions below and select an agency In tire dropdown. Use the Add as Parttclpaf/ng Agency or Acid as Coverage Agency button to populate the list. Participating Agencies are agencies that materially participate In the grant appllcallon through the exchange of funds for reimbursement and cash match. Participating agencies are defined after the grant award by Interlocal/Interagency agreements. Each applicant must select their own agency first. Than select agencies that will receive or provide funding and/or resources. (Note: Inlerlocallinteragancy agreements do not need to be submitted with the application. Interlocal agreements will need to be executed prior to the first payment being made if selected for a grant. Letters of support with the application from tine participating agencies are strongly recommended.) Coverage Agencies are agencies that provided some level of coverage, assistance or support by this grant appllcallon but will not materially exchange funds as cash match or reimbursement, The coverage is not supported by an after (tie award with Interlocallinteragency agreements. Coverage agencies as law enforcement agencies may have Jurisdictional coverage agreements unrelated to the grant (Ex. City Y Is within County X or vice versa). Agencies selected in this list Include agencies that will be covered or where the agency Indicates that their agency will coordinate or call upon the taskforce. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended, Participating Agencies Coverage Agencies TX1230000 JEFFERSON CO SO TX1000000 HARDIN CO SO TX1230100 BEAUMONT PO (Mil') TX1000100 KOUNTZE PD TX1230700 PORT ARTHUR PD (AE) TX1000200 SILSBEE PD https;liraivcpai.tamu.edu/ApplicationffFGPrintApplication.asp?i "Exhibit A" 1114 4127123, 1:30 PM MVCPA Tasktorce Grant Appllcatlon TX1000300 SOUR LADE PD TX1000900 LUMBERTON PD (IBR) TX1210000 JASPER CO SO TX1210100 JASPER PD TX1230300 GROVES PD TX1230500 NEDERLAND PD TX1231000 LAMAR UNIVERSITY PD TX1810000 ORANGE CO SO TX1810100 BRIDGE CITY PD TX1810200 ORANGE PD TX1810300 PINEHURST PD TX1810400 VIDOR PD TX1810500 WEST ORANGE PD TX1810800 ROSE CITY PD Resolution: Complete a Resolution and submit to local governing body for approval. Sample Resolution Is found In lire Request for Application or send a request for an electronic copy to grantsMVCPA@txdo)v, gov. The completed and executer! Resolution must be attached to this on-line application. Grant Budget Form MVCPA recommences that tire applicant complete the total costs (MVCPA and Cash Match combined) for this program. The applicant can then enter the desired amount of Cash Match (not less than 20% per TAC Title 43, A§57.36). The system will then calculate the correct grant and match amounts. Budget Entry option: Enter MVCPA and Cash Match Amounts Cash MVCPA Match Total In -Kind Budget Category Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Match Personnel $287,000 $0 $287,000 $296,000 Fringe $104,000 $0 $104,000 $108,000 Overtime $0 $12,600 $12,500 $0 Professional and Contract Services $1166,000 $60,000 $226,000 Travel WOO $0 $19,060 EquIpmetrt $48,000 $0 $48,000 Supplies and Direct Operating F•xpenses (DOE) $86,970 $76,720 $163,690 Total $711,620 $140,220 $860,040 $404.000 Cash Match Percentage 20,97% Pot MVCPA In -kind Description Subcategory Tillie Funds Cash Match Total Mallon Personnel Program Director / Commander InvostigatorlLEO 100 $0 $0 $1116,000 Program Manager / supervisor Invesligator/LEO 100 $107,000 $0 $107,000 Investigator 1 InvestigatorlLEO 100 $00,000 $0 $90,000 Investigator 2 InvestigatorlLEO 100 $90,000 $0 $90,000 Investigator 3 lnvestigator/LEO 100 $0 $0 $0 $90.000 Investigator 4 Investigator/LEO 100 $0 $0 $0 $90,000 Total Personnel 600 $287,000 $0 $287,000 $296.000 Fringe Program Director f Commander InvestigatorlLEO $0 $0 $40,000 Program Manager / Supervisor Investigator/LEO $36,000 $0 $36,000 Investigator 1 Investigator/LEO $34,000 $0 $34.000 Investigator 2 Investigator/LEO $34,000 $0 $34,000 Investigator 3 InvestigatorlLEO $0 $0 $34,000 Investigator 4 InvestigatorlLEO $0 $0 $34,000 Total Fringe $104,000 $0 $104,000 $108,000 Overtime Investigator InvestigatorlLEO $0 $2,600 $2,500 $0 litEps:llmvcpa.tamu,edulAppticallnntTFGPriirtAppllcation.asp?AppID=220& 21t4 4127173, 1:39 PM MVCPATaskfarce Grant Application Pcl MVCPA i3escription Subcategory Time Funds Cash Match Total Investigator Investigator/LEO $0 $2,500 $2,600 Investigator Investigator/LEO $0 $2,500 $2,500 investicgator Investigator/1-120 $0 $2,500 $2,600 Program Manager/ Supervisor Investigator)€.EO $0 $2,500 $2,500 TotalOvertlnne $0 $12,500 $12,500 Professional and Contract services Jefferson County SO Investigator InvostigatorILEO - 400 pamannai $80,000 $0 $80,000 Pori Arthur PD Investigator Investigator/LEO - 100 personnel $86000 $0 $86,000 Jefferson County so Investigator Investigator/LEO - fringe 100 $0 $30,000 $30,000 Port Arthur PD Investigator Inve9ttgato0LE0 - fringe 100 $0 $30,000 $30,000 Total Professional and Contract Services 400 $166,000 $60,000 $226,000 Travei Annual TAVTI Law enforcement In- state $6,160 $0 $6,150 MVCPA Board Meetings Law enforcement In- Slate $1,000 $0 $1,000 Auto Crime belated Training Law enforcement In- state $4 50Q $0 $4,500 Investigative or Administrative Law enforcement In- slate $100 $0 $1,600 MVCPA Grant WorkshoplBoard Law enforcement In- $6,500 $0 $6,500 Meeting/Award State Total Travel $19,650 $0 $19,660 Equipment 1 Task Force Vehicle $48,000 $0 $48,000 Total Equipment $48,000 $0 $48,000 supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) Offlce & Warehouse. Lease (1) $0 $55,000 $55,000 Office Utilities (1) $0 $6,600 $6,600 Office Field and Operational Supplies (1) $12,000 $0 $12,000 Office Phone and Data Service (1) $6,060 $0 $6,060 Bait and Tracking Air Time (1) $1,380 $0 $1,380 Cell Phone Service (1) $3,480 $0 $3,480 Vehicle Lease 1 (1) $7,800 $0 $7,600 Vehicle Lease 2 (1) $7,800 $0 $7,800 Vohicle Fuel, Maintenance and Repair:BPD $47,2 a0 $0 $47,260 TAVTI Registration Fees $1,200 $0 $1,200 Uniforms $0 $15,120 $15,120 Total Supplies and Direct Operating $86,970 $76,720 $163,690 Expenses (DOE) Budget Narrative In -Kind Match $0 $0 A, Personnel Personnel, Corr wander. The Task Force commander will hold the rank of Lieutenant of the Beaumont Police Department and serve as the Program Director, oversee all task force personnel and associated task force operations; manage financial affairs pertaining to the gram; compile weekly payroll; direct task priorities, establish expectations and ensure accountability; work jointly with MVCPA, Beaumont Chief of Police, Beaumont CFO Office and Its grant coordinator -and the program manager to sustain grant compliance and ensure positive outcomes; liaison with officials of participating and coverage agencies; attend appropriate meetings, seminars, training and wobinara; administer or supervise any official task force webpage or social media presence; function as the official Task Farce spokesperson and media contact: ensure that required MVCPA reports are submitted by the program manager; monitor progress and document accordingly; and delegate assignments to personnel as needed. The Commander will spend 100% of work hours on task force and grant related activities or objeclivos. Tile position will be funded 100% with MVCPA funds, All fringe benefits will be cash matched. Only actual figures will be submitted. 8upervlsor: The Task Force supervisorwill hold the rank of Sergeant of the Beaumont blips:llmvrf,a.iamu.edu/AppticatEonfTFCPrinlhpplicalton.asp7Apptb�220& 304 4127123. 1:39 PM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application Budgot Narrative Police Department and serve as the Program Manager; supervise task force Investigators, monitor law enforcement activities in a front lino basis, schedule personnel, set goals, manage after hour callouts, review and assign offense ref}arcs; analyze intelligence for trends or patterns; complete paperwork, organize special operations, Including overt and covert activities as well as proaOlve enforcement; assess risk; assign tasks and data collection reports to Investigators; compile and draft activity summaries for periodic reports; cornplBte and submit MVCPA quarterly reports; assist investigators, and perform additional duties or assignments as directed by the Program Director. The supervlsor will dedicate 100% of work hours to task force dulias or functions. The position will be shown as an In -kind match based on actual figures. ©eaumont Police Investigators (1-4): The I3PD investigators will conduct Investigations of auto -related cases as assigned, prepare and present completed cases to the District Attorney identify and develop suspects; recover stolen vehicles and property associated with auto -related crimes; write, got approved and execute appropriate search warrants; assist with other cases outside of Heaunront within (he coverage area, as well as, assisting with any cases outside that area that will further Investigations for the task force, or with other auto theft task forces / agencies, that further the mission of reducing motor vehicle crimes In the State of Texas, They will also make recommendations to the task force supervisor on special operations based on Intelligence and trends, lialson and convey intelligence to the appropriate agenclos In and out of the coverage area, complete seizure and auction paperwork, assist with speclal operations; Conduct 68(A) inspections, salvage yard and repair shop Inspections; and complete other duties and assignments assigned by the Program Manager or Program Director. Pursuant to Taskforce goals and MVCPA expectations, as Individually assigned, Investigators will also develop and present crime prevention and awareness presentations; conduct media Intervlews; disseminate public information on taskforce accomplishments or cases; upon approval by Commander or supervisor, issue official press releases to media or agency public relations; email suspect BOLO roports Inter- depariinentelly,, attend relevant neighborhood association or community -led meetings; lialson with participating agencies; obtain and maintain crime statistics for coverage areas; as appropriate, mall or email case update nollces to crime victims; assist other task force personnel with assigned duties Including investigations, Inspections, and back up; maintain all surveillance equipment and assist with its use during Invtastigatlons or covert operations; cooperate with probation and parole offices to stay informed of the statuses of known auto crime recidivists; coordinate and conduct Inspections of salvage dealers and repair shops within the scope of the taskforce Jurisdiction as priorities permit; monitor local auctions where insurance -totaled vehicles are sold; in conjunction with the Supervisor, organize covert sling operations as needed to Identify Illegal activities by salvage dealers or repair shops; coordinate and conduct VTR-68A inspections; complete seizure paperwork, organlzo seized property inventory, prepare seized property for auction, and work closely with personnel who are associated with the procoss; and, complete other assignments as directed by the Supervisor or Commander. All fringe benefits will be cash -matched. All RPD Investigators will devote 100% of work hours toward auto -crime and grant -related activities, Two (2) BPD salaries will be funded by MVCPA and two (2) will be an in -kind match. Only actual figures will be submitted. B. Fringe Fringe: Fringe benefits include FICA, retirement withholding, and health Insurance, City of Beaumont withholds FICA- Mad at rate of 1.45% (except a Sgt. who was hired before April 1,1986). TMRS Retirement withholdings Including agency contributions; City of Beaumont (19.47% Rate), Total Fringe with health insurance varies per employee and may exceed the estimated amount of $36,000, which represents a maximum approximate cash match of roughly 48% per taskforce paMclpant. Only actual figures will be submitted. C' Overtime In most circumstances, task force personnel will fiex hours to accommodate events or unexpected Inoldents that require an extended period of work beyond what is scheduled. There are however occaslons where overtime will be required and unavoidable due to the complexity of an Incident; the hour It originated; the inability to flex the time due to personnel already having met the 40-hour limitation per week; or, stipulations of a Collective Bargaining LaborControct. During the 2022-2024 grant, task force personnel were paid $21,247.00 for overtime involving motor vehicle crime investigations, surveillance and direct grant related activities. Salaries have risen and given the average of $11,000.00 per year in overtime, It could be reasonably forecast that there would be approximately the same amount of overtime expanded In the upcoming grant year. That would equate to approximately $2,600 per investigator I Program Manager 1 Supervisor per year. D. Professional and Contract Services Professional and Contract Services; The Investigators (PAPD, JCSO) will lead invostipations of auto -related cases as assigned by each investigator's respective agency; prepare and present completed cases to the District Attorney; Identify and develop suspects; recover stolen vehicles and auto -crime property; prepare and execute applicable search warrants; complete seizure paperwork; make recommendations to the Supervisor on special projects based on Identifiable trends; forward information on suspects and trends to the Supervisor; assist with special projeols and operations; compieie any data collection reports as assigned by Supervisor; assist with 68A inspections and inspections of salvage yards and repair shops when necessary; and, complete other duties or assignments as directed. All contracted Task Force Officers will assist on auto -related cases arid operations within coverage jurisdiction. JOSO and PAPD salaries will be fully funded by MVCPA. Only actual figures will be submitted, Fringe benefits Include FICA, retirement withholding, and health insurance for all contributing agencies. Workers Compensation and TEG figures for ,lefferson County and the City of Part Arthur. Workers Comp and TEO are figured together for Jefferson County at 5% whereas The City of fort Arthur Is at 5% (WC) and 3,48% (TEC) respectively. PICA Is withhold at a rate of 7.65%. Rellroment withholdings Including agency contributions are taken at the following rates: Jefferson County (14.91/4), City of tort Arthur (131 %). Health insurance costs also vary between agencies. Part€olpating agencies are expected to submit only actual figures up to a maximum cash match tip to $30,000 for PAPD and JCSO. E. Travel The Annual TAVT1 Conference I Board Meeting ($6000): Estimated price Is $676 per week (6 nights) per room per person (6 attendees; one attendee has lodging paid for by'1-AVTI, due to a position on the TAVTI Cxecutive Board, but does riot Include per diem; 6 rooms x $6715 = $1376), The estimate for per diem Is based on the current GSA for Dallas at $70 per day par person ($70 x 5 x 6 $2100), The conference attendees would include Task Force investigators, ilia supervisor and the commander, all of which are law enforcement personnel and are funded by the grant, cash matched or In -kind matched. MVCPA Workshops I Board Meetings ($1000); Estimated price per night $200 per room, Estimating the budget for potentially three separate occasions. One roam for 3 nights (3 x 200 w $600). The current GSA (2023) per diem rate for Austin Is estimated at $64 a day per person ($64 x 3 » 192). Attendees would include the program manager or the program diroctor, who are law enforcement personnel whose salaries are completely funded by grant funds or in -kind match. Auto Theft Training ($4500): Potential training for any newly ads{gnod Investl9ator(s) or other training suitable for current task force members, Estimated price per night is $200 per room, One room for five nights (200 x 5 = 1000) and Mips-flmvepa.tamu.edufApplicationlTFCPrintAppllcalion,asp7ApplD=220& 4114 4127123, 1:30 NA MVCPA Taskfoice Grant Applicntion Budget Narrativo estimating for the possibility orthree training opportunities (3 x 1000 = $3000). Per Diem estimated at $64 per person (64 x 5 x 3 nitendeas � $960). Estimated training fees of $650. Attendees would Inchido any task force member In need of training who is either funded directly by the grant, cash matched or an In -kind match of the grant. Only actual figures will be submitted ff thts line Item Is used. Unplanned Investigative or Administrative Travel ($1500): Tlurincg the course of the grant year, unplanned meetings may be scheduled or invesilgatlons lead out of town and become an unfunded expense. If needed, only law enfarcertient personnel listed an the MVQPA grant will use these funds for purposes that have been approved prior to any travel. These purposes will be directly related to fulfilling grant objectives or purposes. These funds are being designated to prevent budget adjustments for unexpected travel. Only actual costs, If any, will be filed for reimbursement. MVCPA Grant Workshop 1 Training I Board Meeting i Grant Award ($6,476): Attendees will be law enforcement task force members and at least one Financial Officer that oversees the grant for the City of Beaumont. Four attendees which are the Program Director, Program Manager and two task force Investigators and at least one civilian financial officer from Elie City of Beaumont that oversees the grant. Boom price Is estimated at $200 per night. ($200 x 5 x 5 = MOW) Per diem is estimated at $59 per person per day ($59 x 6 x 6 = $1,475). 'flrese are estimates, not allocations. Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. F. Equipment Task Force vehicle for Port Arthur Investigator. Current vehicle Is over 170,000 miles. G, Srtpplias and Direct operating Exponses (DOE) supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (ROE): Office lease ($55,000): The current lease Is for two neighboring sections of the same building, owned by the sarno lessor. One section (Suite C) is office space for Investigators and a portion is garage space, which houses a vehlclo lift used for assistance In vehicle Inspections and / or investigations, The other section (,(;title D) Is warehouse space for storage of seized property pending court dispositions, recovered stolen property, task force vehicles, other task fordo property, such as toots, equipment and other supplies. Based on the current lease, monthly payments are $4,407, with any potential Increase capped at $55,000 per year, Office Ut€titles ($6,600): Electricity, natural gas and water utilities for the two adjacent suites (C and D) average is approximately $550 per month for a total annual cost of $6,600.This is an estimate, not an allocation. Only actual costs will be submllled for reimbursement, Office, Field and Operational Supplies ($12,000),.These funds are utilized to procure standard office supplies such as printing paper, photo paper, digital storage media, toner, printer Ink cartridges, materials for presentations, binding services, Ink pens, letterhead, business cards and other essential office supplies. This is also for field and operational supplies which are needed such as paper towels, degreaser, paint stripper, paint, sandpaper, sanding blocks, acid restoration Ingredients, hand cleaner, OPDII readers, computer accessories, vehlclo accessories, maeTiahic:al toots, grinding wheels, disposable gloves, Task Force logo outerwear, digital graphics, website fees, signage, postage, shipping expenses, mechanical vehicle repair during travel, cerlifled scale fees and any other non -inventory supplies needed for task forca operaiions or duties. This line Item is Intended as a readily accessible fund for unexpected expenses to assist the task force without budget adjustments. These are estimates, not allocations. Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursemonL Office Phone & Data Serv'tco ($6,060) This expense is fertile multiple business lines (office phones and Internet service) and a designated secure data line for city and county computers. Tile following are estimates of average usages and are not allocations, Only actual expon"s will be submitted for reimbursement. Ball and Traoking Air Tlmo ($1,380): The Task Farce bait vehicle system will require monthly GPRS communication. The Task Force also intends to operate a web -based camera system and tracker that each require purchased air time. These are estimates, not allocations. Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. Cell Phone Service ($3,480): Service cost based on reasonable monthly average allowance of $40 per month. There are eight task force members, which would total $3,840 annually. These are estimates, not allocations. Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. Vehicle Lease 1 ($7,800) & Vehicle Lease 2 ($7,$00 In -Kind): The vehicle lease Is calculated at $650 per month based on a local dealer estimate for a statewide leasing program to law enforcement agencies. The Beaumont Police Department currently provides two lease vehicles for investigators as part of the Task Force fieet. Due to one being previously budgeted by BPD years ago, its expense is listed as an In -kind match. The second one was acquired to replace an MVCPA- purchased vehicle, so it will be submitted for reimbursement, Fuel, Maintenance, & Repair ($47,250): Fuel costs are estimated based an 14,000 miles per year,14 trines per gallon @ $3,06 per gallon, totaling approximately $3,000 per vehicle per year. Oil changes and other maintenance costs are estimated at $2,250 per vehicle par year to Include expendables such as tires, brakes, shocks, or other necessary repairs, Combining estimates result In an average cost of $5250 per year multiplied by nine (9) vehicles totaling $47,260. only actual costs will ha submitted for reimbursement. TAVTI Conference Registration Fees ($1200): Fees for up to six (6) taskforce members to attend the annual conferenca. Revenue Indicate Source of Cash and In-I<Ind Matches for the proposed program. Click on links to go to match detail pages for entry of data. CfofreH.,* fn CEINY,fM'+ C:rnnf prfltlInt" Sfntenient Reported Cases `2021 T 2022 Jurisdiction Motor Vohfele Theft (Mvr) Burglaryfrom Motor Vehlelo (BMV) )~raudRalated Motor Vehicle Crime (FRMVC) Motor Vehicle Theft (MVT) Burcdlary from Motor Vehloto (13MV) Fraud-Rolated Motor Vetilafe Crime (FRMVG) Beaumont 381 726 0 361 _ 761 7 Port Arthur —.. ----� 154 194 0 115 232 0 ,lofferson County 61 40 0 � 44 62 0 Orange A7 0 46 4b 0 17tlps:llmvcpa,taniu.©dvlApplicltlonl7FGFrintApplicallon.asp?Appfb 220& 5114 4127123, 1:a9 PM MVCPATbsWorce Grant Application Reported Cases 2021 '��__.._.._--- ..�.....�. 2022 ,jurisdiction Motor Vehicle Theft (MVT) Burglary from Motor Vehicle (BMV) Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crime (FRMVG) Motor Vehlclo Theft (MVT) Burglary from Motor Vehicis (BMV) Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle crime (FRMVC) Qrange County 63 0— 0 80 m 0 0 Hardin County ,jasper 56 _ 16 44 32 0 0 37 -- 12 29 _N 28 0 0 .jasper County � 28 0 0 14 14 r_. 0 Lumberton 6 11 0 9 28 0 Groves 30 26 0 22 24 0 26 39 0 32 51 0 Silsbee 13 0 0 5 — _ _._2 6 _ 0 Sour Lake � 2 -� 2 � 1 0 Kountze 3 0 0 6 12 0 Fort Neches 16 35 0 _ 29 0 Lamar University 4 0 01 1 0 0 West Orange 11 0 0 _5 _ 0 — 0 Vidor Yinehurst 29 -- � � �. 6 0 - 0 0 26 27 0 Bridge City a 20 0 10 10 0 Application Narrative Grant Inlroducllon (Executive Summary) and Genoral information 1,1 Briefly describe the organization and program operation. Provide a high level summary to the application and how it will affect the local community. (500 words or less) The Southeast 7exasAuto Thoft Task Force has provided a multi -agency, muldJurisdicflonai effort to reduro motor vehicle crimes within Jefferson, Orange, klardin, and Jasper Counties since 1993. The Task rorce is staffed by sworn personnel from Beaumont Police Department, Port Arthur Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, The Southeast Auto Theft Task Force has and will continue to combat the incidence of motor vehicle crimes and make an Impact on tine communities in the project area by, developing suspects through the use of Intelligence gathering from rase intake and law enforcement, information recolved andlor sol/olled from the community, analyzing crltne patterns and trends and acting on the Intefilcgance tgathered. The actions Include, hui are not limited to, surveillance, covers operations, internal sources, other lain enforcement agencies, Crime Stoppers program, use of fire modia, salvage and repair business inspections and VTR68(A) inspections, 7-he goal as always is to reduce the occurrence of motor vehfolo crimes In the project area by ldentifying and arresting fho actors In these crimes, as well as recovering stolen property. The Task Force will also work will) ilia Judicial systom to see that the cases presented, are thoroughly Investigated and offendors are prosecuted to the fullest extant possible. Crime provontion awareness and education presentatlons and involvement in tine community through other law enforcement events and programs, will be uliilzod in order to promote the message of preventing and reducing motor vehicle crimes to ire citizens of our communities. These efforts have and will continue to have an impact on the citizens and buslnessos in the project urea, by reducingg the incidence of motor vehleto crimes, ensuring thorough investigatton and prosecullon of offonders, educating the citizens on ]row to reduce the ctronces of Ueing a victlm and continuing relationships with the law enforcement agenclos in and out of Ilia coverage area, allowing our communities to have a safe and more secure quality of life, 1,2 Describe the taskforce governing, organization and command structures. Include a description of the nature of support and agreements that will be In place if the grant Is awarded. Provide any details unique to the taskforca organization or geographical target area. Describe whether any part of this grant will be directed to serve a speolflo target population (or subset of the community)? 7ba Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is a part of the Beaumont Police Department Crlminai investigations Division. There Is a Captain of the Division, with Lieutenants over the units in the Division. The Auto Theft 'rack Force has a Lieutenant over the unit, that is also designated as Ilia Commanderl Program Director: The Lieutenant is responsible for oversight of all inspects of the Auto Then Task Force and the gram. The Task Force Commander has a Sergeant that is designated as the Supervisor/Program Manager, The Sergeant Is responsible, for ease assignments, monthly reports, quarterly progress reports and all other dailyl weekly l rnonflrly supervisoty duties pertaining to case Investigations, proposed activities or operations which further the grant goals and ensure that they are met. Investigators are responsible for case Investigations and all other duties Ihal are assigned. There are four Investigators from tho Doaumonl Police Department, one fnvestigatorfrom the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and one Investigator from the Dort Arthur Police Department, Thera will be inforlocaf agreements In place with each of ilia lour counties Included 11r the coverage area, as well as the padIcipating sub-rgrantoo Depardments, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and Port Arthur Police Department, There will also be letters of agroament with the District Attorney's of each county hr tine coverage area. htip!3:tknvcpa,tamu.edUlAppllcationrrFGPriniAppficatlaii. asp?AppID�220& 6114 4127123,1:30 PM MVCPATmRforco Grant Application The four -county project area is comprised of numerous communites and according to the most recent US Census estimate (2020) tine counties have a combined population of approximately 430,000, with nearly 60% residing In Jefferson Coctnly. The four county project area Is for rated in the southeast corner of the state, with a combined area of 2,361 square inflos, There are 20 law onforcoment agoncies Ili Ilia coverage area. The major roadways which trisect the coverage area are as follows: Interstate 10 gons directly through Orange and Jefferson Counties, and Is the major southem coast to coast Interstate hlgltway hh the united States. Highway 90 Is also a major highway which cuts through the center of the city of Beaumont east to west. State Highway 105 also comes through Beaumont from the northwest. Highway 691961281 is the major north south highway coming directly through Jasper and Hardin counties into Beaumont and port Arthur. ►'pore is also Highway 73, which runs south closer to the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Port of Beaumont, tho port of Port Arthur and Ilse Pori of Orange are also in lire coverage area, The Coverage area is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico to tho south and the Neches and Sabine iiivom to tho Last And abuts the Louisiana state Ilse in Orange) County. Boaumont is the largest city along interstate 10 between I louston and aaton Rouge, LA. Thera are over 100,000 vehicles per day MW pass through the city limits of Beaumont on lnforstata 10. (TXOOT TTP Web Vlewet-AADT) TXDOT reported there were over 390,000 vehicles registered within our four -county coverage area it) 2021. More than half of theso vehicles are In Jefferson County, which Is primarily urban and suburban areas. There were 962 auto thefts reported fn Ilia four -county project area for 2021 and fly& auto thefts reported for 2022. (Numbers obtained from 1"exas DPS Crime in Texas Orr- Line) The entire population of the coverage area will be served by the task force. Tho amount of servlca will be dictated by Ilia need for assistance from agencies in the coverage area, Investigations that lead to different specific areas and an the rise or fall in tine frequency of motor vehicle crimes in that specific community or geographic area. Grant Problom Statement 2.1 Provide an assessment of the burglary from a motor vehicle (Including theft of parts) problem In the coverage area of this application. Include lass data consistent with the reported incident numbers above, There were more than 2600 auto burglaries reported fit tire covorage area during 2021-2022. Tills coupled with lire trernendous increase in catalytic converter thefts aqualos to a huge flnoncial toss for the citizens of the coverage area. lust Ili the City Limits of Beaumont, there were over 350 catalytic convertor thefts in 2022, averaging out to Just under one theft per day for everyday of the calendar year. There was a slight reduction it) auto burglaries forma entire project area in 202Z however, catalytic converter thefts were rip for the same iltrne period. The auto burglary trends that have been noted it) the past still remain the sauna, unlocked car doors are the vast majority of the auto burglaries reported and frrearnis as well as cash, electronics, purses, backpacks and credit cards are all higher priority targets. Between January 1st and April 25tr, just Ili ilia City of Beaumont, there were 271 auto burglaries reported and 58 ffrearnrs were reported stolen from those Incidents. That means more than twenty percant of file auto burglaries reported thus far in 2023, Involved Ilia thofl of a flrearin. Only 10 of the auto burglaries reported whore ffroarms were taken involved forced entry. That moans more than 85% of all ffrearnrs taken In auto burglaries were taken from unlocked vehicles. Predatory thou from vehicles has remained steady, though It Is down somewhat from year's past. There was an evolution here from only targeting victims leaving banks. Offenders began targeting outdoor exercise parking lots, such as parks, Hike and Bike trails and gym parking lots during the Covid-19 pandemic. These Incidents targeted mainly, purses, waiters, and cast), as well as other valuables. The offenders use Ilia some melhotd, watching potential victims park, Ilion wailing to see If a wallet or purse was hiddon while they observed. The offenders would than either walk over and look to the vehicle, or drive over and park next to Me violins vehicle and use the vehicles as concealment. once ilia vehicto was entered, generally by breaking tho glass, the actors would take the property and leave the area. If there were credit cards, the actors would go to nearby stores and make fraudulent purchases. Many times the victim would receive notifications on their phones of the transactions, while they were still exercising. Task Force Investigators collaborate with Ilia Beaumont Polica Department Fraud Unit In these ir)vesligallons 11) all effort Io identify these actors. Juveniles continue to be a pervasive problem, working In groups and "Car -Hopping" through parking lots and nolghborhoods. Those juvenile offenders are responsible for a largo amount of the firearm thefts and as stated In the past, diftloW to idontify and very rarely serve any time in a correctional fucfilty, The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force works dillgenity with the Juvenile Division of fhe teaumont Police Department and has had good success by collaborating on tine juvenile crime Issue, podafning to tire motor vehicle crime problem In the area. Tills, however is an on -going Issue which is perpoluated every year with new offenders and ropeat offenders as they become adults. 2.2 Provide an assessment of the motor vehicle theft problem In the coverage area of thls upplicatlon. Include loss data consistent with the reported incident numbers above. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force covorage area did experience a slight reduction In Motor Vehicle Theft between 2021 and 2022. There ware 937 Motor Vehicle Thefts reported In the coverage area In 2021 and 856 were reported in 2022. This is approximately an 11 % reduction In reported Motor Vehicle Thefts. Tha reduction In part, can be attributed to a large scale Investigation that rho task force conducted, targeting a prolific criminal organization, Tills included ilia theft of over50 heavy duty trucks and involved a white supremacy criminal gang. Most of these thefts were older modal trucks and the steering column was broker) to rocilliato the theft. This Investigation resulted in a Federal case being filed and tho US Attonroys Offlce and the FBf are sill/ pursuing the ease in an Investigatory capacity. Some jurisdictions in the coverage area d1r1 see a slight Increase, mostly in fire smaller jurisdictions, involving juvenile gangs that were stealing vehicles and going to the smaltor cities in the coverage area. The offenders would Irian stoat other vehicles and use them to commit mass / sarlol auto burglaries, auto thefts and other crimes. Many of these juvQnlla actors were identified and apprehended will) the assistance orthe task force and collaboration with the other agencies In the covaragn nroa. Kra and Hyundai thefts also figure in to son)a of fhe motor vehicle theft fncroases, Tills also Is a crime commilled almost exclusively by juvenile offenders. These types of Motor Vehicle Thofis are usually committed and successful without the vehicle key. Tile majority of the other thefts reported are with keys, or proximity key FOB's left Ira Ilia vehicle. Juveniles and juvenile gangs are still a factor and have required task force personnel to maintain a constant lrrteillgence exchange with the juvenito division hitpsilmvcpa.tamu.edu/ApplioHtiotr/Tr-GPrintApplicatiomasp?Apptti=220& 7114 4127123, 1:39 PM MVOPA 7askfvrce Grant Application of the Beaumont Police Department, in order to target and identify these juvenile actors. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task force has worked extensively with the defforson County DA's Office as well as the other Countlos QA's Offices and has rnado headway in getting cases that have been presented, accepted by the DA's In (he Coverage area. The roal Issue fs getting sentenclnrg commensurate with the crlmas. Coniolions on good cases are occurring, the length ofthe terms of conlfnemant are not Increasing overall, creating the "in -and Out" for offenders of Motor Vehicle Crimes. The same 1?alds true in tho Juvenilo system, 2.3 provide an assessment of the fraud-ralated motor vehicle crime problem in the coverage area of this application, Include loss data consistent with the reported incident numbers above. The Southeast 'rxas Auto Thal Task Force lies not noticed all uptick in Fraud Related Motor Vehicle Crimes over the past years. There were some titre frauds, some Insurance frauds and VIN frauds {Clonal from out of the area), The 2022 grant year showed only sevori fraud cases invesligalod by the task force. This number has already been surpassed In the 2023 grant year. The most recent crises Involved "Cloned" vehicles from outside the coverage area. These types of cases seem to be on the rise and involve vehicles front the Houston area as wolf. The dealerships in Ilia coverage area have mainly dealt with 'Wey FOB Swaps", and rarely have Any fraudulent purchases, though a few havo occurred. Witt? the Increase of internal sales from dealerships, remarkably, this Oran has seen very few cases arise from these saran. Title frauds have boon minimal and almost all of the cases In the past have been volictos purchased In Houston and brought to the Beaumont area to be registered, where It was discovered that the title was in fact fraudulent. 2A Provide an assessment of motor vehicle crime not covered above like Insurance fraud, preventing stolen vehicles from entering Mexico, brldgolport stolen vahlcle export crime, disruption of cartels and organized criminal enterprises related to motor vehicle crime, etc... The Port of Beaumont has its own Police Department as well as the dofferson County Marine Unit and the U.S. Coast Guard whit!) patrols lire Port of Beaumont and the Neches and Sabina Rivers, These rivers are the inlets from the Gulf of Mexico which actually puts the fort of Beaumont, 42 miles inland and is still a deep water Pori. The Port of Beaumont is also served by three rail carriers, RNSF, Kansas City Southern and Union Pacifio. The Port of Beaumont is primarily a hulk cargo port, meaning very few If any vahlcles go through the port for transport. The vehlcies that do go through the port are almost exclusively U.S. Military vehicles. The Port of Beaumont is one of the main ports In the naflon used for Mililaty equipment transportation due to Its location on the Gulfof Mexico and it is the Headquarters forthe U.S. Army's 842nd Transportation Battalion, which specializes In port logistics. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft task Force has a working relationship with the Part Police and are rarely, If aver, called upon by them In regard to a vehicle of interest. This is due to the type of cargo that enters and exits the port. Grant Goals and Activities There are two parts to this section; 1) Functions of Proposed Program and 2) Goals Strategies and Activities (GSA), In the following boxes, describe the functlons of the proposed program anti then complete a fillabta form called GSA. MVCPA programs must completely describe the actions, methods and tactics that law enforcement and civilian staff will perform for cacti of the categories below. Describe the reliance on technology or other program elements to solve the problem statement above and goals below. Functions must be detailed and consistent with the requested budget. Il a grant is awarded, funds expended towards activilles not described in this section will result in the relmbursernen( being denied. Part 1 3.1 Functions of the proposed program related to Burglary from a motor vehicle (including thett of parts) The Soulheast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will ullllxe rrnultiple Strategies, Goals and Activities to reduce the incidence of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Theft From a Motor Vohicto fn a comprehensive program to confront and reduce the problem. strategy: Reduce the Incidence of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Theft From a Vehfefa / Catalytic Convotfor Theft Coals: - identify and Target Offenders and Prolific Offenders - Collect intelligence - Collaborate w)th Law Enforcement Agencies and other Organizations - Community Crime Prevention Campaign Activities, Identify and target Offenders and Proliflc Offenders. Wonders in ntofor vehicle burglary and theft from a motor vehicle will be Identified through offense reports, fntelligence gained from arrests, informants, olherlaw enforcement agencies, surveillance observations, balf vehicle operatlons, repair shop Inspections, salvage yard inspeclions, nietal recycler inspections, as well as parts resale location Inspections, The Beaumont Police Department Crime Analyst Is also used to a degree to determine patterns or trends in these offenses. The offenders will be the Target of investigations teased on the method of the crime, types of vehicles burglarized, property taken, geographical location of the crimes and any information or evidence pointing to or linking there to file crime(s). Covert operations will be used to target burglary of a motor vehicle offenders, such as, buys of stolen property iron aulo burglaries and predatory Il)eff ("jugger') bell operations, to ddenilfy and defermine If there is an organized criminal enterprise Involved. Catalytic Converter Theft presents a more Involved and difficult plan in addressing this crime. There are numerous individuals working alone and organized criminal rings, commilting these thefts. There are no real patterns to follow, such as general time frames, as they occur at all times of the day; geographical areas are untimiled and random; when the crime is committed, Ilia actors are generally not visible, as they are under a vehicle. The property taken Is not traceable and may he sold In other states. Therefore, Intelligence collocilon and collabomflon will) other low enforcement agencies, in and out of Ilia coverage area will be essential. Developing relallonships will) privately owned businesses, in and out of the coverage area, that deel in catalytic convertor solos orpurchsses, will be needed In order to obtain information or intelligence on potential or confirmed actors In these thefts, That typo of notworldng Is already In placo and work Is being done to expand those contacts. Collaboration will? other law enforcement agencies and other organizations: Collaborrilion with law enforcement agencies In and out of the project area and other MVCPA Stole Task Forces to determine crime trends, patterns, suspecled offonders and recovorstoletn hitps:linivcpa.tamu.edufAppiicat€onfrFGPrintAppllctstion.asp7Applil=2.20& 8114 4127123, 1:39 PM MVCPA Task(orce Grant Application property, through intelligence sharing. This includes inrormallon orinloltigence involving juvenile offenders. Assist otheragencles will? auto crime cases, which involve .Burglary of a Motor Vol?lute or Theft of Property or Parts froth a Motor Vehicle. This collaboration will be necessary In determining If the crimes are being commitiod by an organized ring, if it Is ono individual or a crirne of opportunity. The collaboration would Include ilia District Attorneys Offices in thejurisdictions affected, In order to hole them understand ilia scope and importance of the crfine(s) and provido any additional information that might be needed to properly prosecute the offender(s) for n?aximutn result, Community Crime Prevanilen and Awareness is a component of the overall program. Information and instruction for the public is Irnpottant torrid In the prevention of even one auto related crime. Tire Task Force will continue the efforts to educate file public In as many forums as are available; Neighborhood Association Meetings, Civic Organizations, Citizens Police Academy, Media Interviews, Police I Community Pvents, and Public Service Announcements through the Beaumont Police Department, along with Social Media. Tho focus will be education on how not to become a Walla). Making sure 11?ere are no firearms left in vehicles, no valuables left in vohlclos, no keys or personal Identification} left in vehicles and locking vehicles. 3.2 runctions of the proposed pragrorn related to motor vehlcle theft. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will omploy multiplo Strateglos, Goals and Activities to reduce the incidence of Motor Vehicle Theft in a compl'ef?enslvo program to confront and reduce the problem, Strategy; (;educe tho Incldanco of Motor Vehicle Theft Goals: - Identify and 7argot Offenders and Prolific Offenders - Collect Intelligence - Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies and olhor Organizations - Community Crime Prevention Campaign Activities: Identify and (argot Offenders and Prolific Offenders: Offenders Involved in motor vehicle (hall will be identified through Intelligence gained from offense reports, arrests, Informants, other low enforcement agencies, surveillance obsorvatlons, bait vehicle operations, use of the LPR systom, repair shop inspections, used car dealership Inspections, salvage yarof Inspections, metal rocyclor Inspections, as well as parts resale location Inspections. The Beaumont Police Department Crime Analyst Is also used to a degree to determine patterns or trends In these offenses. Tire offenders would be the target of inve,0gallons based on the method of Ilia crime, types of vehicles stolen, ohor property taken, geograpl)hcal location of the crimes And any information or evidence polntinq to or linking them to the crime(s). The ulflization of covert operations, such as surveillance of offenders and buys of stolen vehicles andyor parts to determine the origl? and assist In the identlficaflon ofolheroffenders or chop shops, Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies and other organizations. Collaborate with law enforcement agencies in and out of the project area, to detennlns crime trends, patterns, suspected offenders and recover stolen vehicles and other property, through Intelligence sharing, including juvenita offenders, Assist other agencies with auto crime cases, which Involve Theft of a Motor Vehicle, or Theft of Component Parts from a Motor Vehicle. This collaboration will he necessary in determining IF the crimes are being con?tnlitod by an organized ring, if it Is one Individual, or a crime of opportunity. The collaboration would Include the DistrictAttorney's offices In lha jurfsdlctlons affected, in orderto help them understand the scope and Importance of the crime(s), andprovide any additional information that Might be needed to properly prosecute the offender(s) for maximum result. The collaboration would also Include working will) other MVGPA State Task forces, NICLI and insurance companies on insurance fraud cases, cargo thefts, and cloned or altered vehicles. It would also entail working with ilia Texas Department of Motor Vehiclos and local tax ofoes on fraudulent titles, and conducting 68A Inspections, to determine If vehicles are stolen. Community Cringe Prevention and Awareness is a gornponent of Ilse overall program?. Information and instruction for the public is important to ald In the prevention of ever? one auto related crime. 7-lie Task Force will continua ilia efforts to educate the public. In as many forums as are available; Neighborhood Assoolatlan Meetings, CNIc Organizations, Citizens Police Academy, Media Interviews, Police /Cormunity Events, and public 5etvice Announcemonts through fire Beaumont Pollee Department, along with Social Media. 'Ilia locus will be education on how not N become a victlrn, Making sure that citizens are informed and hopafully practice, taking the keys out of their, vehicles, (to not leave their vehicles running unattended, fork their vehicles and don't leave important personal identification and I or vehicle [files in the vehicle, This would include not buying vehicles without a title. 3.3 functions of the proposed program related to fraud -related motor vehicle crime (such as iltle and registration fraud) Southeast Texas Auto Thefl Task Force will identify and Target Offenders and Prolific Offenders Involved In Fraud Related Motor Vehicle Crimes. These actors will be identified through Intelligence gained from arrests, Informants, other Law Enforcement Agencies and Anonymous Ups with corroboration of the informmation received, The Task Force will utllizo LPR's and data -mining to Develop and Identify Offenders, as well as, 68(A) Inspections and NICa, The Offenders MY be 7nrgets of&westlgadons based on ilia Method of the crime, types of Vehicles stolen, where Ilia vehicle Is iscovered and any information pointing to or linking the offender(s) to file erime(s). The Task Force will utilize covert operations to target offenders of these crimes, to include bttying stolen val?icles using the Internot, using undercover operatives to target Fraud - Related Motor Vehicle Theft offenders. Tito objecilve of these Investigations will be to Identify, arrest and charge tine actors, as well as dolerrnlning if there is a criminal nexus to any organized criminal enterprises, which would broaden the Investigations to reveal as many offenders as possible. The use of legally obtained search warrants forplaces, things, phones, phone records and other data bases will be employed to thoroughly investigate the oases, as well as tracking orders and other surveillance techniques as needed. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies both it) and out of the Project arise, Other MVCPA State Task Forces, Tax Offices, TXDMV, NICE and Insurance Companies to ascertain crirne fronds, patterns, suspected offenders, recover stolen vehicles, properly and share lntelllganco. The collaboration will Include assisting other law enforcemrent agencies will] Motor V8111a1e Theffs, By doing so essenilai intelligence and Information oan be used to determine if the crimes are haing committed by individual or an organized Criminal Network. The Task Norco wlil also collaborate will) District https:llmvcpLi,lamu.curlApptfcatlon/TFGPdntApplicatiort.85p?ApplD=220& 9114 412-7123, 1:39 PM MVCPA TasOires Grant Appilcallon Attorney's offices in the affocted Jurisdictions to help thom understand the scope and Importance of the crime(s) and provide additional information or expertise that would aid in the effective prosecution of the offender to provide a positive outcome for the victims, the community, Ih© State of Texas and insurance companies as well, Tho Southeast Texas Auto Theft 'task Force wilt also conduct Law Enforcement and Community Education Awareness Presentations / Classos. The purpose of the presentations for taw Enforcement would be to increase their knowledge and awareness of Fraud - Related motor vehicle crime information, pertaining to trends In frandulent tfllos, Registration Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Odometer Fraud, Wit Fraud and Identity Fraud Sales. The inforrnatlon presented to Law Enforcement officers will deal directly will) detection end prevention of Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crimes, This would also allow officers to relay Infomratlon to citizens personally and further educate the community about methods to avoid becoming a viollin of a Fraud -belated Motor Vehicle Crime. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task force has established a good working relationship and rapport with Cite community that we have served over that last 30 years, The Community Presentations would be used to strengthen that rolationship and establish new contacts, Updated, relevant Information pertaining to steps cillzens can take to avoid becoming a victim of a fraud-rolatod motor vehicle alms, would be presented it) an effort to educato the community. This oclucatlon would help reduce Incidences of this type of crlrne. Things such as, always gat a title and took closely at the title when purchasing vehicles from individuals and even dealerships. Also, if the deal looks too good to be true, it usually is, other things would pertain to how the purchase, such as err Internet sale, should be handled to avoid not just fraud, but bodily harm. Driving to pick-up an Internet purchase with a large quantity of cash at a location of the sellers choosing is always a very had idea. The task force would strive to stress (Ito Imporiartco of safety and legality to avoid becoming a victim. 3A Functions of the proposed program related to preventing motor vehicle crime (motor vehicle theft, burglary from a motor vehicle and fraud -related inotor vehicle crime) The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will continue to r000h out to tile communities in tine project area fn an effort to Increase The awareness and educate the public on the various types of inotor vehicle crimes. The focus will roinaln, as It lras been in the past, to Instruct citizens In ways to avoid becoming a victim. Motor Vehicle Theft The public svili be educated in the manners in which a vehicle can be stolen, without giving away Instructions on how to steal a vahlcle. Leaving keys or FOEI's in vehicles, leaving a vehicle running and unattended, loaning a vehicle and owning a vehicle that is prone to, or easily stoton, are all methods for theft of a vehicle. Keys loft In vehicles are the highest pomentage of Motor Vehicle Thefts And relteraling this point to the public Is a priority. Making sure all keys are accounted for and not leaving a sparo in the vehicle. Taking the keys out of the vohlcle every time it is loft and making sure it is looked. Leaving a vehicle running to warm it up, or cool It off, unattended, Leaving a vehicle running at the store unattended, or leaving the keys laying around in a public place where others have access to them will also be stressed. Vehicles that are prone to being stolen, such as oldermodel trucks, where fire stoering column can be broken and the vehicle will start. Ideas forsteering wheat lmmobilizing bars could be used, such as the old school "Club". Newer model vehicles such as Kia and Hyundai's can also use a "Club", but more Importantly, there are now updates forthese vehicles that will prevent easy Iefts, which many In the public are not aware of: Presentations to citizens wit) be conducted in numerous forums, such as using the local medlha Interviews, social media, Neighborhood Assoclatlon Meetings, Civic group meetings, Church group meetings, Cops and Kids events and Public Service Announcements, Burglaty of a Motor Vehicle The public will educated on the importance of taking valuables, especially firearms, out of the valticla, leaving nothing in view from the oulsido of the vehicle, locking the vehicle and taking the keys. The public will receive instruction on personal safety as well. When parking a vehicle, paying attantfon to the surroundings, parking in well lit or visible areas. Ensuring that when they arrive, they thought ahead and hid orremovad any items of value that are not going with them. Predators will wait to parking lots at the mall, gym, grocery store, hike and bike trails, parks, soccer fields, gas pumps or any other place to watch for a victim to hide their purse, laptop, or other Items of value after arriving and walk away. The Predator now knows exactly what was hidden and where, When leaving a financial institution victims often walk out will) envelopes in their hand. These predators are watching and will follow these victims to their first stop and as soon as tire victim walks away, file offenders will strike and take the money that the victim just received. Paying attention to the surroundings, especially when leaving or arriving to a destination will be stressed. Presentations to citizens will be conducted in numerous forums, such as using the local media interviews, social medla, NeighborhoodAssociailon Meetings, Civic group meetings, Church group meetings, Cops and Kids events and Public Setvico Annowwoments, Fraud Belated Motor Vehicle Crimes Updated, relevant inforinatlon pertaining to steps cillzcrrrs can take to avoid becoming a victim of a fraud -related motor vehicle crime, would be presented in atr effort to educate tits community. This education would help reduce Incidences of this type of crime. Things such as, always gat a title and look closely at tiro title whon purchasing vehicles from Individuals end even dealerships. Also, if tire deal looks too good to be true, it usually ls, Other things would pertain to how the purchase, such as an Internet sale, should be handled to avoid not just fraud, but bodily harm. Driving to pickup an internet purchase with a largo quantity of cash at a location of the sellers choosing Is always a vary had idea. The task force would strive to stress the importance of safety and legality to avold becoming a victim. Presentations to citizens will be conducted in numerous forums, such as using the local media for Interviews, social media, Nefghhorhood Association Meetings, Civic group meetings, Church group meetings, Cops and Kids events and Public Service Announcements. 3.5 Functions of the proposed program for other motor vehicle crimes investigations and activilies consistent with the statutory requirements (preventing stelon vehicles from entering Mexico, stopping illegal export of stolon vehicle from brldgel outbound port operations, disruption of cartoi or organized criminal ontcrprisoc using stolen motor vah1cies or fraud related motor vehicle crime, Insurance fraud, etc...) hltps:11n3vcpa.tainu.edulApplieatlontTFGPrinlApplicatiori.asp?AppID3 ;221r& 10114 4127123, 1:39 PM WOPATeskforae Grant Applicatlon The Port of Beaumont has its own Police Department as wolf as the Jefferson County Marine Unit and the U.S. Coast Guard, which patrols fire Port of Beaumont and the Neches and Sabine Rivers. These rivers are the inlets from the Gulf of Mexico which actually puts the Fort of Beaumont, 42 miles inland and Is stilt a deep water fort. The Port of Beaumont 18 also sorvod by three rail carriers, BNSt , Kansas Gity Southern end Union Pacific. Thh Port of Beaumont Is primarily a bulk cargo port, meaning Very few if any vehicles go through the port for transport. Tho vehicles that do go through the port are almost oxcl(isively U.S. Military vehicles, The Port of 13oarunont is one of the main ports In the nation used for Military equipmont fansportation due to its location on the Gulf of Mexico and It is file Handquadam for the U.S. Army`s 842nd Transportation Battalion, which specializes In port logistics. The Southeast Texas Auto Theff task Force has a working relationship with the Port Police and are rarely, if ever, called upon by them in regard to a vehlclo of interest, This Is due to the type of cargo that enters and exits the port. 3.6 Collaboration Effort -- Describe the taskforoe method to collaborate, and not duplicate existing activities, Describe the cross boundaries reglonal approach to grant activity Implementation. Describe how the applicant staff and Jurisdiction will coord€pate with other taskforces and law enforcement agendas to implement this program, The Southeast 'rexas Auto Theft Task Force, for the last 30 years, has established long -running working relationships with all of the law etrforcernent agencies In file coverage area, as wall as faskforcos and multiple other law enforcement agencies in the State of Texas, as well as ilia Federal Justice systam. The reputation of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task !`ores is one of dedication, expertise and wllifngaess to help throughout the region, stale and even other states, Intelligence sharing and assistance to outside agencies, both in and out of the Project area has created and strengthened these relationships and fdrandshlps. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has always sot the bar high and prioritized the relationships, which are reciprocal. The task force conflnues to strive to be the bost and most reliable task force for assistance and expertise in any type of motor vehicle crime, by constantly striving to he informed of the latest and most accurate motor vehicle crirno trends. This expertise extends Beyond law enforcement to Judicial agencies no wolf, The relationships with the four county coverage oreo District Attorney's Oftlres are good and cooperation is the "norm" on both sides. These collaborations have involved numerous cases oforganfzedcriminal activilyas well as individuals and these relationships continue and grow stronger. The Task Force will also collaborate with numerous other state agencies, such as TXDMV, OP5, tax offices and other task forces throughout the state. These collaborations will include 60(A) inspections, title frauds at lax offices, TXDMV field offices and registration issues and crimes filet will arlse from those agencies. Communication and intelligence sharing with law enforcement and multiple points ofcontact within the task force, onablo the task force to work with other task forces other law enforcement and civilian services related to working on motor vehicle crimes. This communication ensures that duplication of tasks is kept to a minimum. 33 If the proposed application requests any exceptions or deviation from any general }rant rules, RFA conditions or grant adminlstrative policy, please indicate in the section below. Indicate the section of the specific issue and citation that you are asking the MVCPA to consider and the rational for the request. N/A Part Il Goats, Strategies, and Activities Select Goals, Strategtes, and Activity Targets for the proposed program. Click on the link above and solocl the method by which statutory measures will be collected. Law Enforcement programs must also estimate targets for the MVCPA predetermined activities. The MVCPA board has determined that grants programs must document specific activities that are appropriate tinder each of the three goals. Applicants are allowed to write a limited number of user defined activities. ID Activity Measure statutory Motor Vehtclo !'Bert Measures Required for all Grantees, 1.1.15 Increase the recovery rate of stolen motor Report the number of vehicles recovered by taskforce veltloles 1.1.16Increase the clearance rate of MVTs Report the number of MVr cases cleared 1.1.17Increase the number of persons arrested Report rho number of persons arrested for motor vehicle theft by taskforce for motor vehicle theft Statutory Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Measures Required for all Grantees 2.1.i2. Increase the clearance rate of motor Report the number of BMV Including parts cases cleared vohlcle burglaries 2.1.13 Increase the number of persons arrested Reporl the number of persons arrested for burglary by taskforce for motor vehicle burglary Statutory Fraud -Belated Motor Vehicle CrIme Measures Required for all Grantees 8.1 A Increase the clearance rate of fraud -related Report the number of fraud -related motor vehicle cases cleared motor vehicle crime cases, 8,1.2 increase the number of persons arrested Report the number of persons arrested for fraud -related motor vehicle crimes for fraud related motor vehicte crimes. Measures for Grantees. Add Target values for those that you will measura, 1 Goal 1., Reduce the Inoldence of Motor Vehicle Theft through Enforcement Strategies 1.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result In the Arrest, Clearance, and R000verles of Motor Vehicle 'i'heft Target 1.1.1 Identify groups of auto theft offenders Number of MVT groups Identifled, Include gangs, cartels or other criminal 15 through intelligence grithering, crime enterprise with two or more members hilps:llmveps.temu,edulAppllcallonlTFGPdn[Applicatlon,asp7App]Du22R& 1li/t4 4121123,1;39 PM MVCPATaskforce GrantAppl€nation ID Activity Measure Target analysis and the use of Informants 1.1.2 identify and documentlrecord prolific MVT offenders (Prolific. is defined as "linked to MVT offenses three or morn times"] 1.1,5 Gonduct inspections of local buslnossos related to vehicle enterprise (transportation code or occupation code authorized companies such as salvage yard, repair shop, parts recycling center, used car dealership, salvage robuilder, title service company, other). (see 1.3.3 to report the number of vehicles inspected in these businesses) 1,1.6 Conduct bait vehicle operations that target MVT offenders 1,1,8 Deploy license plate readers (LPR) Number IdentifiedMocumented offenders Number of businesses inspected Number of bait volilcle deployments. Include BMV bait oporallons here. Number of times LPR deployed. Deploy: tf stationary unit Ilion total number of days or partial days unit was operable and on. Mobile unit number of days the unit was on and operable. 1.1.9 Respond to taskforce license plate reader Number of times investigators responded to taskforce LPR alert nofifioations (LPR) alert notifications regardless of whether vehicle was located 1.1.12 Conduct covert operallons targeting MVT Number of covert operations offenders 1.1.13 Conduct warrant "round -up" operations Number of warrant round -up operations performed for MVT, BMV and targeting motor vehicle crime offenders, FRMVC, Including people wanted for MVTs, motor vehicle burglaries, theft of vehicle parts and motor vehicle fraud related crime. 1.1,20 Number of Altered Vehicles Recovered Report the total number of vehicles recovered with altered Vehicle Identification Number, Note: Please remember that a vehicle recovered must be reported in 1.1.1 a 1.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result In Reduction of Incidents of Motor Vehicle Theft 1.2.1 provide Agency Assists for MVT and motor vehicle related fraud 1,2.2 Collaborate with other units or divisions (i.e. homicide, vice, narcotics, etc.) within the taskforce departments) where a motor vehicle was used In the cornmisstorr of the crime (includes identification of vehicles). Include all participating Jurisdiction departments here. 1.2.3 Collaborate with all othor outside LE agencies and other organizations that assist in the reduction of MVT$, Include all coverage jurlWiottons here, 1,2,5 Conduct intolligonca Informatlon-sharing (Personal attendance) 1.2,6 Conduct Intelligence Information -sharing (Written Information) 1.2,7 Collaborate with other MVCPA taskforces Number of aponcy assists related to MVT. Assist means responding or answering questions via phone, e-mail, or in person, Providing recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or information that other I.E0s will use to resolve their cases, Thp -assist (generally (foes not have tine direct responsibility for an investigation nor uses LEO authority. The assist helps another I_EG or Agency Investigate cases. Analysts and elvillan amployees will record their assists to outside t_EOs and agencies mot here along with officers, Number of times collaborated within departments or cos participating in taskforce related to MVT, Collaboration means physically using law enforcement rosources, tootles and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid in the investigation Intended to further the resolution of any case, identify parties to crime, identify vehicles, Interview witnesseslsuspects and apprehend suspects, Collaboration will Include any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the furtherance of motor vehicle theft investigations. Number of times collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law enforcement agencies and organizations that assist in the reduction of MVT. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid in the Investigation Intended to further the resolution of any case, identify parties to crime, Identify vehicles, interview witnossesisuspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will Include any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that olds in the furtherance of MVTtlteft Investigations. Number of Intelligence meetings attended (include attending as presenter, Participant or attendee) Crime analysis bulletins disseminated (Include Information distributed to law enforcement agencies via text, e-mail, or antra -net coil] nnunications) Number of times collaborated with other MVCPAtaskforces that assist In the reduction in MV1', l3MV and FRMVC, 13 Strategy 3: Provent and Reduea the Incidence of Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Activities 1.3.1 Collaborate with agencies relating to Number of collaborations Investigation and enforcement of vehicle Insurance Fraud and FRMVC I Irps,lknvepo,tamu.edulAppllo allon(rFGPrinlApplicalion.o sp7App lD=220 ft 15 40 12 100 100 100 30 30 10 10 12l1 4 4127123, 1:38 PM MVCPATaakforce Grant Application €1) Activity Measure Target 1.3.2 Conduct confidential 6B(A) Irispeatiorts (for Number of vehicles inspected to complete a TxDMV 68AInspection form per 500 TxDMV assignment or reassignment of ViN TxDMV (VIN assignment, reassignment, bonded title) required by Tx Trans. Code §601.032) 1.3.3 Conduct VIN verification inspections. (All Number of vehicles Inspected by taskforce to identify the vehicles not 50 other reasons except bridge or port) reported in confidential (66A) or bridge and port sections, 1.3A Coordinate with TxDMVITax Offices relating Number of collaborations with TxDMV HQ, TxDMV Regional Service Centers 15 to Investigation and enforcement of or County Tax Assessor Collector offices. fraudulent titles and registration of stolen vehicles 2 Goal 2: Reduce the Incidence of Theft from Motor Vehicles through Enforcement Strategies 2.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result in the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Burglary of Motor Vehicles and Theft of Vehicle farts and Accessories 2.1.1 Conduct bait vehicle operations that target Number of bait vehicle burglary deployments 12 vehicle burglary offenders 2.1,2 Identify "prolltic BMV offenders" through Numherof offenders identified 20 informants and Intelligence [Prolific is defined as "linked to BMV and theft of vehicle parts and accessories offenses three or more limes"i 2,2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result in the Reduction of incidents of Theft From o Motor Vehicle 2.2.1 Provido Acgoncy Assists BMV. Number of agency assists related to BMV or stolen parts. Asstst ►tteatis 75 responding or answering questions via phone, e-mail, or In parson. Providing recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or Information that other LEOs will use to resolve their cases. The assist generally sloes not have the direct responsibility for an Investigation nor uses LEO authority, The assist helps another LEO or agency investigate cases, Analysts And civilian employees will record ihelr assists to outside LEDs and agencies ►not here along with officers, 2.2.2 Collaborate with other units or divislons Numberof times collaborated within departments or 50s participating in 60 Within the taskforce department(s) (Le, taskforce related to BMV or stolen parts. Collaboration moans physically hom€cida, vice, narcotics, etc.) where theft using law enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on of parts occurred In the comtnlsslon of the cases that draw upon or aid In the Investigation Intended to further the crime (includes identification of vehicle). resolution of any case, identify parties to crime. Identify vehicles, interview Include all participating jurisdiction witnesseslsuspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include any departments here. help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids In the furtherance of BMV theft invosiigations, 2.2.3 Collaborate with all other outside LE Number of times collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law 100 agencies and other organizations where enforcement agencies and organizations that assist in the reduction of BMV theft of parts occurred In the commission of or stolen parts, Collaboration means physically using law enforcement the crime (includes Identification of resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or vehicle), Include all coverage )urisd€otions aid in the investigation Intended to further the resolution of any case, identify here_ parties to crime, identify vehicles, Interview witnesseslsuspects and apprehend suspects. C:ollaboratfon will Include any help, recornmon da lion, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the tasidorce that aids in the furtherance of motor vehicle theft Investigations. 3 Goal 3: Educate/Train Citizens and Qualified Personnel hi Detectlon and Prevention of Motor Vehicle Theft, Burglary of Motor Vehicles and Theft of Vehicle Parts and Accessories 3A Strategy 1: Conduct Public Awareness Related Activities Used to Educate Cltixons 3.1.1 Conduct educational outreach events Number of outreaches 2 (include trade show, exhibits, booths at community events, vehicle displays, brochures, aic,) 3.1.2 Conduct educaiional presentations to the Number of presentations. Presentation moans in person, on-line, original 10 public written document, article, orwebpago, 3.1.4 Conduct vehicle Identification Number of etching events. Include Windows, component parts, VIN stamps Initlailvelevont and catalytic converters. 3.1 AJ Conduct vehicle Identification Number of PartielpontslAttandees (Vehicles Marked) Initiativelevent 3,1.5 Purchase advertisements in local outlets Number of advertisements purchased or provided complimentary for taskforce. Include all types of media purchased or provided free (social, tv, utility Inserts, billboards, transportation, otc,). Describe in 6.1.1. 3.1,6 Conduct vehicle report card initiatives. Number report cards issued 100 3.1.7 Utilize social media outlets (Vacebook, Number of postings in social media outlets 30 Twitter, Instagram, etc.) hitps:llmvcpa.larnu,edulApplication/rFCPri(itApplicmion.asp7Appit)=220& 13/14 4127123, 1:39 PM MVCPA Taskforca Grant Appilcailon ID Activity Moasure Target 3.1.8 Deploy outdoor 1iubllc notification signage Number of deployments per month (if sign remains several months, count as 1 deployment per month) 3.1,10 Conduct media outroach, Including, public Number of outreaches 10 service announcements, press releases, and Interviews 3.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Law Enforcement Training Activities to Educate Officers on Recognition and Apprehension of Stolen Vehicles and Property 3.2.1 Conduct law enforcement training (TOOLE) Number of classes provided for TCOLE credit 3.2.3 Conduct vehicle dimes presentations to Number of classes or presentations, Presentations may Include electronic roll 10 law enforcement agencies (non TOOLE) call documents, shift BOLOs and other written or presented materials based on local practices. Grant Evaivallon 4.1 describe Ilia local method and/or practice used to collect the data for reporting Goals, Strategies, and Activities and to evaluate the grant program effectiveness. Describe management and staff participation, Include descriptions of systems (forms and software) that will be used to ensure reliable and accurate data is collected and reported, Describe any other evaluation methods used In Ilse applicant agency to determine effectiveness or cost efficiency of the program. The local evaluation process establishes accountability and measuretnent of progress throtrgh collection of data And information thwoughonrl the chain of command. Investigators are requifed to keep activity logs and submit monthly reports to the Program Manager, Tito Task Force Supowlsor reviews cases and monitors the activities of Investigators. The Program Director oversees the entire operation, including Ilia field supervisor, acid mwtntains records of activity and spending, The Program Director works closely will) the Beaumont CFO's grant coordinator and reports as necessary to the deperirnant heads of the participating agencies to discuss progress and/orprobleins. NIBRS data for at/ agencies within the project area will be closely monflored to deternitrie (lie overall Impact of Task Force efforts. Personal activity logs and specific reports will ba maintained to log progress on stated objectives. These Include Inforniatlon detailing such things as ilia member of ball operations, Inspections and public awareness Initiatives performed. They will also record other Items like arrests rnado, cases flied, vehicles recovered, properties seized NADA and other values of ilia property, as well as Ilia dispositions of tire property upon completion of Ilia cases, Progress of the program Will be evaluated monthly. Each invesficdalor will complete a monthly report based on MVCPA reporting categories and the specific strategies, activities and goals of tilts grant. Each report will be accompanied by documentation supporting the Information gfvan. Tire Project Manager will then compile that information Into the quarterly Progress Reports [hat are forwarded to MVCPA, All other MVCPA required reporting will be completed by tine Program Manager. 4,2 Provide any other suggested measures that would better reflect the law enforcement or prevention work that the proposed program will per(orm. If the suggested measure fits Into one of the stated goals above please indicate, N/A TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments E) We acknowledge reviewing the TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments as promulgated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and agree to abide by the terms stated therein. Certifications The certifying official Is Ilse authorized official, Kenneth Williams, City Manager. By submlttng this application I certify that I have been designated by my Jurisdiction as the authorized official to accept tine terms and conditions of the grant. The statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to Una best of my knowledge. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. By submitting this application I certify that my Jurisdiction agrees to comply with all terms and conditions if the grant is awarded and accepted, I further certify that my Jurisdiction will comply with all applicable slate and federal laws, rules and regulations in the application, acceptance, admintstrallon and operation of this grant, I ih N iYPp I... ;,y1:�ui.i �•.�i �, I ; littps:llnivcpa.latilu.odtilApplicatnon/iFGPriniRpplicaSiortesp?ApplD=?.2O8 14114