HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY 2016-17 P.A.C.T. Program - PD PoliceCITY OF PALM DESERT
HUMAN RESOURCES/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR THE PALM DESERT POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE POST -RELEASE
ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPLIANCE TEAMS (P.A.C.T.)
PROGRAM FOR FY 2016/17.
SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
DATE: October 27, 2016
CONTENTS: P.A.C.T. Program 2015 Statistics
Recommendation
By Minute Motion,
1. Approve the Palm Desert Police Department's participation in the Post -
Release Accountability and Compliance Teams (P.A.C.T.) program for FY
2016/17.
2. Appropriate $200,000 from the Public Safety Police Grant Fund and
budget estimated revenues in the same amount.
Strateqic Plan Obiective
This item is related to the Public Safety and Emergency Services section of the Palm Desert
Strategic Plan, specifically under Priority 1: Enhance the delivery of public safetv services.
The priority's strategy is to expand the existing superlative services provided by the fire and
police departments to address future growth and safety concerns. Palm Desert's
participation in the East -PACT program will assist in meeting this priority, by mitigating the
impact of public safety realignment under AB 109, through the direct supervision of post -
release inmates into the community.
Background
On October 1, 2011, the State of California initiated AB109, realigning the State correction
system and tasking local county probation departments with the supervision of criminals
previously overseen by the Department of Corrections. Realignment also redistributed the
housing of certain criminals, who would have fallen under the state correction system, to
local counties' sheriff's departments.
Counties were not prepared to assume this additional burden in the timeframe provided and
were quickly overwhelmed, forcing the early release of many criminals. The supervision of
these convicted felons no longer falls under State parole but county probation departments.
Staff Report- FY 2016/17 PACT Participation
October 27, 2016
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In an effort to mitigate these post realignment impacts, the Riverside County Community
Correction Partnership Executive Committee (CCPEC) recognized the importance of local
law enforcement participation in the oversight of these new probationers released as a
result of AB109.
On January 17, 2012, State funding was provided to support local governments in this new
oversight function. While this funding does not require specific actions or reporting by
participating cities, it was decided that one city would serve as a fiscal agent and distribute
the funds to support local law enforcement efforts as determined by each county's police
chief's association. In Riverside County, that task falls under the Association of Riverside
County Chiefs of Police & Sheriffs (ARCCOPS). ARCCOPS recently selected the City of
Corona to serve as the fiscal agent for Riverside County and was provided $1,200,000 in
funds as of January 2016.
As determined by the ARCCOPS, the funds allocated to Riverside County will be utilized to
support expanding the efforts of the current AB 109 Post -Release Accountability and
Compliance Teams (P.A.C.T.) that were formed to address local impacts of realignment and
funded through the CCPEC. PACT was established in order to augment efforts to supervise
high -risk offenders and apprehend absconders. The primary mission of PACT is for local
law enforcement agencies to work with the Probation Department to focus on the non-
compliance of Post -release Community Supervision (PRCS) offenders that pose the most
risk to public safety. There are currently three teams operating in the West, Central, and
East regions of Riverside County as follows:
WEST -PAC
CENTRAL -PACT
EAST -PACT
Corona PD
Beaumont PD
Cathedral City PD
Moreno Valley PD
Hemet PD
D.H, Springs PD
Riverside PD
Murrieta PD
Palm Desert PD
Riverside DA
Riverside DA
Palm Springs PD
Riv. Probation
Riv. Probation
Riverside DA
Riv. Probation
These teams are dedicated to identifying and investigating "non -compliant" PRCS
offenders, locating and apprehending "at -large" and "high -risk" PRCS offenders, and
performing probation sweeps through sustained, proactive, and coordinated investigations.
Each team is able to share information, serve warrants, as well as locate and apprehend
non -compliant offenders. PACTs proactively search for the "at -large" PRCS offenders and
reduce the number of absconded PRCS offenders as identified by Probation staff, allowing
Probation staff more time and resources to focus on case management and compliance
checks.
The City of Palm Desert Police Department will provide a patrol deputy from general law
enforcement patrol to participate as a dedicated member of the EAST -PACT team. This
officer's responsibilities will primarily be the supervision of post -release inmates. It is
important to note that the City will continue to be adequately patrolled.
Staff Report- FY 2016/17 PACT Participation
October 27, 2016
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Fiscal Analysis
The City must provide one sworn officer to the EAST -PACT team for the entire period in
which it seeks reimbursement. Participation in this program will result in a savings of
approximately $200,000 in the FY 2016/17 Police budget, as the program pays for
approximately 70% of a patrol deputy's salary and benefits (approximately $285,000
annually). The City will receive these funds directly.
The State funds are legislatively identified for a period of three years. The funding for the
assigned Palm Desert Police Officer would be reimbursed on a monthly basis. At the
conclusion of the three year program, the cost of the transferred officer would be absorbed
back into the City's budget. However, Staff was informed that funding is available for FY
2016/17.
As noted, the funds include salary/benefits, overtime, and the necessary equipment
required for assignment. Should the City Council approve staffs recommendation, a
$200,000 appropriation from the Public Safety Police Grant Fund is required, including
budgeting estimated revenues in the same amount. Again, such action will save General
Fund monies.
Submitted By:
Stephen . tA�an, Risk M4nager
Reviewed by:
Janet oore, Director of Finance
Approval:
L ri Aylaian, City Manager
Staff Report- FY 2016/17 PACT Participation
October 27, 2016
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2015 EAST PACT TEAM STATISTICS
PACT is currently comprised of TFO's (Task Force Officers) from Palm Springs,
Cathedral City Police Department, Probation Office, the District Attorney's Office, along
with Riverside County Sheriff's. PACT Eastern Region essentially covers the Coachella
Valley.
ACTION
AMOUNT
Post Release Community Search (PRCS)
173
Probation Search
273
Parole Search
59
PRCS Warrant
18
Non-PRCS Warrant
72
Felony Arrest
146
Misdemeanor Arrest
87
Firearms
40
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
17
Criminal Activity Witnessed
57
Investigation Assists
27
Patrol Assists
37
Surveillance
10
Bad Address
37
Assist Other Department
38
AB190 / PRCS Violations
50
Probation Violations
23
Parole Violations
12
Total Searches
467
Total Arrests
245