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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, 2022 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $179,441.00 TO SUPPORT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TO ACCEPT SUCH FUNDS IF OFFERED AND TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY.
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WHEREAS, the City of New Haven through its Department of Police Service adopted and implemented a community policing philosophy that supports collaboration among its sworn officers and the community to reduce crime and improve public safety; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program, offers funds to local government to support law enforcement efforts to reduce crime and improve public safety; and
WHEREAS, these funds are available to the City of New Haven from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED THAT the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven supports efforts to improve law enforcement capabilities to reduce crime and improve public safety; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven authorizes the Mayor of the City of New Haven to apply for funds offered by U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program, in an amount not to exceed $179,441.00 and to accept such funds, if offered, and to execute all documents and contracts as necessary.