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MINUTES FOR THE FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2013 STATE AID TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

A State Aid to Local Law Enforcement/Emergency Illegal Drug Enforcement Committee meeting was held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013,. in the City of Dover Police Department conference room, 400 South Queen Street, Dover Delaware. Chairman William Bryson called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Attendees included:

Chief William Bryson, Chair* Camden Police Department, representing Delaware Police Chiefs’ Council Chief Scott Collins* Selbyville Police Department, representing Sussex County Police Chiefs’ Chief Christine Dunning* Wilmington Police Department Lt. Brian Fitzpatrick* Delaware State Police Chief James Hosfelt* Dover Police Department Debby Golden SALLE/EIDE Coordinator

Chief William H. Boyden Fenwick Island Police Department Chief Keith Banks Rehoboth Beach Police Department Chief Robert Longo Bridgeville Police Department Colonel Nathan McQueen Delaware State Police Chief Dan Tjaden Delaware City Police Department

*Committee Members

I. Approval of October 8, 2013 Minutes of the Meeting

Chairman William Bryson asked if there were any amendments to the October 8, 2013 minutes of the meeting and hearing none, asked for a motion for approval. A motion was made by Chief James Hosfelt and seconded by Chief Scott Collins that the October 8, 2013 minutes be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the minutes were approved by the Committee members.

II. Approval of FY 14 State Aid to Local Law Enforcement Applications

S-17-14 Fenwick Island Police Department $4,142.37

Applicant requests approval to purchase 1 Remington shotgun, 2 Windham Weapons M-4 carbines, 1 Point Blank shield and weapon accessories (slings, sling adapters, shell holders and magazines). 1 A motion was made by Chief Scott Collins and seconded by Chief James Hosfelt that the application be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the application was approved by the Committee members.

S-18-14 Bridgeville Police Department $3,951.98

Applicant requests approval to use funds for a one time vehicle enhancement ad to purchase 2 Stinger flashlights with chargers and 2 Body Armors.

Discussion: Debby Golden stated that Chief Longo had a radar unit on his original grant application, which is not permissible by SALLE Guidelines. In lieu of the radar Chief Longo asked to amend his grant by adding 3 Tufloc double vertical gun racks with locks.

A motion was made by Chief Scott Collins and seconded by Lt. Brian Fitzpatrick that the application be approved as amended. Hearing no discussion, the application was approved by the Committee members.

S-19-14 Selbyville Police Department $4,142.37

Applicant requests approval to use funds to purchase 2 portable barricade/speed bumps; 5 body worn video recorders; 1 WindowsSurface tablet; 3 Ballistic shields.

A motion was made by Chief James Hosfelt and seconded by Chief Christine Dunning that the application be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the application was approved by the Committee members with Chief Scott Collins abstaining from the vote.

III. Approval of FY 14 Emergency Illegal Drug Enforcement Applications

D-16-14 Wilmington Police Department $31,944.36

Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime for their Drug, Vice and Organized Crime Division to perform specialized drug investigations.

A motion was made by Chief James Hosfelt and seconded by Chief Scott Collins that the application be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the application was approved by the Committee members with Chief Christine Dunning abstaining from the vote.

D-17-14 Rehoboth Beach Police Department $4,481.79

Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime for drug investigations and to purchase 2 body armors.

A motion was made by Chief Scott Collins and seconded by Lt. Brian Fitzpatrick that the application be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the application was approved by the Committee members.

2 D-18-14 Bridgeville Police Department $3,493.93

Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime for drug investigations.

A motion was made by Chief Scott Collins and seconded by Chief Christine Dunning that the application be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the application was approved by the Committee members.

D-19-14 Selbyville Police Department $3,592.72

Applicant requests approval to use funds for overtime for high visibility drug patrols and investigations.

A motion was made by Chief James Hosfelt and seconded by Chief Christine Dunning that the application be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the application was approved by the Committee members with Chief Scott Collins abstaining from the vote.

IV. Other Business

A. Grant Adjustments

S-12-11 Delaware City Police Department

Requests approval to amend grant as follows:

Category Approved Budget Amendment Change Overtime $1,511.94 $ 0.00 -1.511.94 6 Glocks 21SF/23 w/magazines 612.52 1,527.08 +914.56 and w/trade-in 7 Level III Retention duty 628.46 628.46 0.00 holsters 7 Magazine pouches 189.36 189.36 0.00 Upgrade Taser Supplies 479.00 479.00 0.00 One time vehicle Enhancement 0.00 597.38 +597.38 Total $3,421.28 $3,421.28 0.00

A motion was made by Chief Scott Collins and seconded by Chief Christine Dunning that the adjustment request be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the adjustment was approved by the Committee members.

3 S-07-12 Delaware City Police Department

Category Approved Budget Amendment Change Drug Training 463.73 463.73 0.00 Buy Money 500.18 500.18 0.00 Overtime 3,183.72 2,681.10 -502.62 One time vehicle Enhancement 0.00 502.62 +502.62 $ 4,147.63 Total $4,147.63 0.00

A motion was made by Chief Scott Collins and seconded by Lt. Brian Fitzpatrick that the adjustment request be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the adjustment was approved by the Committee members.

Discussion: Chief Bryson reminded Chief Tjaden that in order to apply for a SALLE or EIDE grant, more than 50% of the previous year’s grant funds must be spent. He asked that Chief Tjaden make sure that this requirement is met.

D-19-13/D-15-14 New Castle City Police Department

Transfer balance of funds in the amount of $1,944.52 from D-19-13 to D-15-14 and to amend D-15-14 as follows:

Category Approved Budget Amendment Change Overtime $4,179.37 $5,793.89 +1,614.52 Drug Testing Supplies 500.00 500.00 0.00 Buy/Informant Funds 0.00 330.00 +330.00 Total $4,679.37 $6,623.89 +1,944.52

A motion was made by Chief James Hosfelt and seconded by Lt. Brian Fitzpatrick that the adjustment request be approved as submitted. Hearing no discussion, the adjustment was approved by the Committee members.

V. Adjournment

Chairman William Bryson called for any other discussion and hearing none called for a motion for adjournment. A motion for adjournment was made by Chief Christine Dunning and seconded by Lt. Brian Fitzpatrick. The Committee members approved the motion and the meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.