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Shakopee City Council
June 6, 2023
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Andrea Harrell, Grants/Special Projects Coordinator | | TO: | Mayor and Council Members |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
MN Department of Public Safety's DWI/Traffic Safety Officer Grant | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2023-065, approving an application to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s DWI/Traffic Safety Officer grant. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2023-065. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
The MN Department of Public Safety’s DWI/Traffic Safety (TS) Officer program awards funding to law enforcement agencies to hire an officer to work during peak nights and times when data indicates impaired driving will most likely occur. While primarily seeking to detect and interdict impaired drivers, the DWI/TS Officer will also focus on the dangerous driving behaviors of speeding, distracted driving, and occupant protection.
The Shakopee Police Department was awarded this grant in 2022 and is applying to continue receiving funding. The previous year’s funding allowed the Shakopee PD to hire a DWI/TS Officer for one year with funding ending in September 2023. Data is currently and will continue to be collected to analyze the effectiveness of the program. The funding has been and will be utilized to provide the officer’s salary, benefits, and overtime relating to duties performed within the scope of this grant. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
A 0% match is required. However, as a commitment to the program, grant administration costs, vehicle mileage costs, and/or agency expenses incurred will be used as a match. | | |
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