Appropriations Requests for : Bloomfield Township - Police Department

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

Bloomfield Township - Police Department

3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:

4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48303

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

386000242

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$202,000.00

6. What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?

The Bloomfield Township Police Department (BTPD) is requesting funds to purchase a Community Engagement Vehicle (CEV). The BTPD is a dynamic, progressive, and professional organization that envisions a safe and secure community where the rights, history, and culture of each citizen is valued and respected. A CEV can play an impactful role in this mission. The idea behind the CEV is to patrol local neighborhoods, make designated stops to meet with residents, and offer an opportunity for personal engagement. This vehicle will have entertainment capabilities, with video gaming and music, as well as offer promotional freebies. Additionally, the CEV (as designed by JHB Group in Illinois) includes resources to provide lessons, geared towards kids, about gun safety and drug awareness. In conclusion, the CEV has the potential of making sure residents get to know the officers who serve their community while learning valuable tips and public safety information. Project Benefits: - Combating potential negative connotations or fears of police officers by creating memorable positive experiences - Being an engagement tool and icebreaker that can lead to more important conversations - Providing first-hand safety lessons to community members - The BTPD is a member of the Oakland County Tactical Response Consortium, also known as OakTac. This association was established in 2009 to prepare Oakland County in the event of a major incident requiring a mutual aid response. OakTac uniformly trains and exercises using shared resources. The CEV would be shared among these agencies, making this investment beneficial to law enforcement agencies throughout Oakland County.

7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?

No previous funding received

8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:

Estimated time frame for completion is six months after funds are received.

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?

No

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator

• "I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
• "I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
• "I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."

Senator Jeremy Moss