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RESOLUTION R-1819-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $74,000 FROM THE FEDERAL SEIZURES AND RESTITUTION FUND BALANCE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TWO POLICE MOTORCYCLES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS, DRIVER'S LICENSES OR BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR MEMBERS OF NORMAN'S HOMELESS COMMUNITY.
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BACKGROUND: The mission of the Norman Police Department is to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the City of Norman by protecting life, liberty, property, and keeping the peace. The pursuit of this mission requires specific capabilities be acquired and maintained to deliver the expected police services. The aspects of the services should include continued collaborating with community organizations and community members to help better the overall quality of life for Norman citizens. The services also require officers to possess equipment capable of assist in educating and enforcing laws.
Awarded Federal Seizure funds come from activity associated with the enforcement of narcotics and illegal drug laws. Money or property seized during this law enforcement activity is subject to forfeiture following a judicial review and finding that such a seizure is appropriate. Typically, the City of Norman will receive a share of forfeited property along with other law enforcement agencies participating in the law enforcement activities. United States Federal Code allows that money or property awarded to law enforcement agencies to be used for police-related operations. This item asks Council to appropriate Federal Seizure Fund balance into Norman Police Department operational accounts for use toward the accomplishment of the specified law enforcement purposes.
DISCUSSION: The appropriation requested will fund the Norman Police Traffic Unit to purchase two police equipped motorcycles and other needed equipment to support those units. The funding needed for the Norman Police Department ...
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