HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09252012 - C.30RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Appropriation Adjustment No. 5003 authorizing the transfer of appropriations in the amount of $335,850
from the Sheriff's Office (0255) to Emergency Services Division (0362) to establish an operating budget for the
Specialized Weapons and Training (SWAT) team.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action increases appropriations in Sheriff's Office - Office of Emergency Services (0362) and decreases
appropriations in Sheriff's Office - Field Operations (0255). There is no change in net county cost.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is a regional tactical asset
comprised of highly trained personnel who are skilled in the use of special weapon systems, anti-sniper tactics,
methods of capturing armed barricaded suspects, rescuing hostages, negotiations, and other tactics and proficiencies
necessary for the resolution of critical incidents. Established in 1968, the Office of the Sheriff SWAT team is the
largest team in the county, and is the only team in Contra Costa County capable of responding to full-team mutual
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/25/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Liz Arbuckle,
925-335-1529
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 25, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc: Mark Williams, Chris Simmons, Mary Jane Robb, Heike Siewell
C. 30
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Office of the Sheriff
Date:September 25, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Appropriation Adjustment - Transfer Appropriations from Patrol to SWAT
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
aid requests from other law enforcement entities. SWAT is comprised of approximately fifty members, including
a Command element, Team Leaders, Assault/Entry team members, Designated Marksmen (snipers), Hostage
Negotiators, and Tactical Dispatchers (communications).
The primary function of SWAT is to immediately respond to critical incidents and bring about successful
resolutions by means of a negotiated surrender and/or a tactical plan. Functions include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• Barricaded suspects;
• Hostage situations;
• Diplomatic security;
• Serving high risk arrest and search warrants;
• Executive protection; and
• Other high-risk situations requiring the need for a tactical team response;
Because of the highly specialized functionality of SWAT, specific funds designated for personnel, equipment, and
training are required. The sustainability of the team and the subsequent safety of the community necessitate
maintaining a tactical element capable of responsive and efficient deployment.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Expenditure appropriations in the Sheriff's Office will not be classified consistently with a change in the
organizational structure for the SWAT team operating budget.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Appropriation Adjustment No. 5003