MEETING DATE
2/28/2013 |
BUREAU SUBMITTING THIS REPORT
Training Program Services Bureau |
RESEARCHED BY (PRINT NAME)
Dan Toomey |
REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME)
Anne Brewer |
REPORT DATE
01/17/2013 |
APPROVED BY
Robert A. Stresak |
DATE APPROVED
02/12/13 |
PURPOSE
Information Only |
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No
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| ISSUE: |
| This is an informational report on the status of the request to secure 9/11 Memorial License Plate Program Funds (Anti-Terrorism Training Fund) and to provide related training plan. |
| BACKGROUND: |
At its October 2012 meeting, the Commission approved a request to authorize the Executive Director to pursue the acquisition of additional 9/11 Memorial License Plate funds in an amount not to exceed $1.75 million for the development of a three year training plan and presentation of anti-terrorism training for FYs 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15.
AB 587 (Statutes of 2007) appropriated five million dollars from the 9/11 Memorial License Plate Fund into an Anti-Terrorism Training Fund created for use in developing and delivering anti-terrorism/threat training courses. In 2008, half ($2.5 million) of the funds were appropriated to POST over three fiscal years to support the development and delivery of training through 2010. In 2011, an additional $500,000 was allocated to the Commission for anti-terrorism/threat training.
Additional funding from the 9/11 Memorial License Plate Fund will allow POST to continue developing and delivering anti-terrorism training to state and local law enforcement agencies within the POST program. |
| ANALYSIS: |
The Anti-Terrorism Training Fund was created to supplement existing federal homeland security grant funds distributed to local agencies. It was intended to bolster terrorism/threat preparedness and response by law enforcement. The funding has allowed POST to support course development and delivery of training to first responders when that training has differed from federal requirements.
In 2008, POST received $2.5 million from the Anti-Terrorism Training Fund to develop and deliver terrorism-related training over a three year period ending June 30, 2010. Staff used the funds for anti-terrorism projects approved by the Commission.
In 2011, Cal EMA advised POST that an additional $500,000 from the Anti-Terrorism Training Fund was available through grant application for the creation and presentation of terrorism-related training programs. Staff developed a grant proposal outlining programs and projects, submitted the grant request to Cal EMA and was awarded an additional $500,000 in Anti-Terrorism funds for use through March 31, 2013.
A status report on homeland security grant funding and terrorism-related training programs for FY 2003-04 through FY 2011-12 was submitted to the Commission at its February 2012 meeting. Staff is in the process of finalizing the projects funded by the $500,000 award and will provide a status report to the Commission at its June 2013 meeting.
In July 2012, the California Department of Finance advised POST that annual revenues in the 9/11 Memorial License Plate Fund were approximately $4 million. Acquiring additional Anti-Terrorism funds from this source would allow POST to continue the development and delivery of anti-terrorism/threat training directly related to the training needs of medium and small law enforcement agencies. POST has developed a strong network among anti-terrorism/threat training providers at both the state and federal levels and has played a central role in the development and delivery of high quality, contemporary anti-terrorism training.
At its October 2012 meeting, the Commission approved a staff recommendation to seek acquisition of $1.75 million of additional 9/11 Memorial License Plate Funds. In anticipation of a successful acquisition, staff initiated development of a comprehensive three year training plan for FYs 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15, incorporating training needs identified from state and local stakeholders and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Planned training programs include enhancing terrorism-based active shooter tactics and response, countering violent extremism (CVE) training to detect and mitigate terrorism events before they occur, and development of an “Edge of Chaos” critical incident command training program for adaptive leadership and emergency management before the implementation of SEMS/NIMS.
The completion of the three year training plan was interrupted due to the tragic passing of Project Manager Ken Whitman in October 2012. POST staff have continued efforts to acquire additional anti-terrorism training funds from the 9/11 Memorial License Plate Fund. Completion of the training needs assessment is eminent, design of the comprehensive plan is on track and stakeholders have been identified. An inaugural workshop of the critical incident command “Edge of Chaos” committee is tentatively scheduled for February 2013 pending confirmation of the funding.
A comprehensive training plan will be provided to the Commission at its June 2013 meeting. |
| RECOMMENDATION: |
| This report is provided for information only and no action is required. |
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