Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Sheriff's Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All DeKalb County Commission Districts will be positively impacted by this grant
SFY25 Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant
Body
Information Contact: Sheriff Melody Maddox and Carla Campbell, Fiscal Officer, Sr.
Phone Number: 404-298-8111
PURPOSE:
To accept SFY25 Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant on behalf of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of providing ongoing maintenance and enhancement of our Formulytics gang intelligence and prosecution system.
NEED/IMPACT:
Over the past several years, DeKalb County, like much of Georgia, has experienced a significant rise in violent crime. In the last year alone, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has developed several major gang cases where Formulytics has been instrumental. Federal statistics indicate that gangs are responsible for over 70% of violent crime in the U.S., a figure that aligns with our local experience. Formulytics allows us to identify the most violent gangs and members in our community and understand their associated crimes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All costs associated with the SFY25 Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant, will be afforded by said grant. This grant will have zero impact on the fiscal year budget. DeKalb County Government will receive $32,192 on behalf of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...