Law Enforcement TeamLaw Enforcement Team

Office of the GovernorOffice of the GovernorCriminal Justice DivisionCriminal Justice Division

Fund Sources & Programs

Law Enforcement ProgramsLaw Enforcement Programs

StaffJudy Switzer 512/463-7879

Helen Martinez 512/463-6472

Kris Krueger 512/463-1715

Scott Hutchinson 512/463-1942

State Fund SourcesState Fund Sources• County Essentials Program

– CE– § 104.004 Code of Criminal Procedure

• Assists Counties Prosecuting Capital Crimes

• Funds for Extraordinary Expenses– Juries, Expert Witnesses, Support

State Fund SourcesState Fund Sources• Drug Court Program

– DC– §102.0178 Code of Criminal Procedure

• $60 Fee applied to all alcohol/drug convictions

• Fee is charged in all courts– Benefits Drug Courts

• 98 drug courts, CJD provides funding to 53 in FY2010

State Fund SourcesState Fund Sources• State Criminal Justice Planning Fund

– AKA – 421 or SF– §102.056 Code of Criminal Procedure

• Salaries, Overtime, Training, Equipment & Supplies

• $10,000 minimum• No Maximum• No Match is Required

Federal Fund SourcesFederal Fund Sources

• Bulletproof Vest Partnership– BVP

• CJD Administers for State Agencies and Public Universities/Colleges

• Local Agencies Apply Directly to Feds

Federal Fund SourcesFederal Fund Sources

• State Criminal Alien Assistance Program

– SCAAP

• Funding Reimburses TDCJ for Expenses

• Texas Awarded $18,074,866 Last Year

Federal Fund SourcesFederal Fund Sources

• Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program

– RSAT

• Funds Treatment Programs for Inmates in County Jails

• $971,113 in FY2010

• Requires Separate Area and Aftercare program

Federal Fund SourcesFederal Fund Sources

• Coverdell Forensic Sciences Grant Improvement Program

– CD

• Personnel and Equipment to Reduce Backlogs

• No DNA• Restricted to Accredited Labs• $1.1 Million in FY2010

Federal Fund SourcesFederal Fund Sources

• Post-Conviction DNA Testing Assistance Program

– PC

• New Program this Year

• CJD is working with Several Innocence Projects

• Associated with Texas Law Schools

Federal Fund SourcesFederal Fund Sources

• Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program– JAG

• Grantees must Report UCR

• Must Register with CCR

• No Match

• $23 Million FY2010 Award

New State ProgramsNew State Programs

• Operators and Chauffeurs Fund

• One-time appropriation

• Border prosecution

• Gang prevention

New State ProgramsNew State Programs

• Texas Anti-Gang Grant Program– § 772.007 Government Code

• In Development

• Look toward End of FY2010

Team ProgramsTeam Programs

• Use Funds to Promote over 20 Types of Activities

• Promote Best Practices• Support Statewide Initiatives• Promote Agency Coordination

Unallowable ItemsUnallowable Items

• Salaries to Elected Officials

• Construction

• Firearms & Ammunition

• Electronic Control Devices (Tazers)

• Entertainment & Alcoholic Beverages

• Cash Awards & Bonuses

• Lobbying/Fundraising

Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions

• Fees and Forfeitures are GPI

• Interoperability for Communications Equipment

• Overtime Policies

• TCLEOSE Credit Required for Training

• Training Required for Special Equipment

• DUNS and CCR Registration Required

Any Questions?Any Questions?