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a. Support approval for an increase in appropriations and estimated revenues of $37,762 for the FY2024-25 Sheriff-Coroner’s Adopted Budget, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit SHE003, financed by an operating transfer from 2011 Public Safety Realignment Fund 022, Appropriation Unit PRO002, for funding the one-time purchase of a Thermo Scientific TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer for the Jail; and
b. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY2024-25 Sheriff-Coroner’s Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations and estimated revenues by $37,762 Fund 001, Appropriation Unit SHE003, financed by an operating transfer from 2011 Public Safety Realignment, Fund 022, Appropriation Unit PRO002, for funding the one-time purchase of a Thermo Scientific TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer for the Jail.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors Budget Committee:
a. Support approval for an increase in appropriations and estimated revenues of $37,762 for the FY2024-25 Sheriff-Coroner’s Adopted Budget, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit SHE003, financed by an operating transfer from 2011 Public Safety Realignment Fund 022, Appropriation Unit PRO002, for funding the one-time purchase of a Thermo Scientific TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer for the Jail; and
b. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY2024-25 Sheriff-Coroner’s Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations and estimated revenues by $37,762 Fund 001, Appropriation Unit SHE003, financed by an operating transfer from 2011 Public Safety Realignment, Fund 022, Appropriation Unit PRO002, for funding the one-time purchase of a Thermo Scientific TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer for the Jail.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On November 14, 2024, the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) approved the recommendation that additional funding in the amount of $37,762.22 from the AB109-2011 Public Safety Realignment account be provided to the Sheriff’s Office for funding the one-time purchase of a Thermo Scientific TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer for the Jail.
The use and possession of illicit narcotics and opioids continues to skyrocket in our County. Emerging lethal drugs like fentanyl and carfentanil threaten public safety, especially inside of the Jail facility. To save lives and protect our staff and incarcerated population, banned substances must be identified quickly, safely, and accurately.
The Sheriff’s Office will be purchasing this narcotics analyzer because it has the ability to rapidly identify drugs without waiting for the crime lab to process the substances. This aids the Jail staff with safely knowing what substances they are dealing with in real time while also reducing the backlog of cases the lab must process and decreasing their processing costs. This leads to quicker case resolution and helps drug offenders access treatment faster. This purchase also includes training for the Jail staff and a 5-year warranty.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office has reviewed this Report.
FINANCING:
The Sheriff’s Office is asking support from the Budget Committee to approve the request in increase in appropriations by $37,762.22 in the Sheriff-Coroner’s FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget financed by an operational transfer from the AB109-2011 Public Safety Realignment account. There is no impact to the General Fund contribution.
Prepared by: Rebecca Smith, Sheriff’s Captain, ext. #3822
Reviewed by: Keith Boyd, Undersheriff, ext. #3859
Approved by: Tina Nieto, Sheriff, ext. #3750
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