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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments with the Coast Community College District for Special Weapons and Tactics Academy training and services for a period of one year, with the opportunity to extend the agreement for two periods of one year each. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Police Department (PD) operates a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to resolve critical incidents that exceed the capacity and training of first responders. A SWAT team is any designated group of law enforcement officers who are selected, trained, and equipped to work as a coordinated team to resolve critical incidents that are so hazardous, complex, or unusual that they may exceed the capabilities of first responders or investigative units.
The Coast Community College District (District) is authorized by the California Code of Regulations, the California Education Code, and the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) to provide the SWAT Academy training program at the Golden West College Campus. The purpose of the SWAT Academy training is to increase the likelihood of safely resolving critical incidents. The training provides a total of 80 hours of instruction to address aspects that focus on effectiveness, safety and prevention of problematic critical incidents.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Kendra Carney on May 28, 2014 and by Budget Officer Victoria Bell on May 30, 2014.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on July 1, 2014 to allow for Long Beach Police personnel to begin SWAT Academy training.
FISCAL IMPACT
Under this agreement, participation in the SWAT Academy will cost the Police Department (PD) approximately $6,930 for a total of 10 participants for the term of June 10, 2014 to June 9, 2015. Registration fees may be adjusted annually for the two additional periods of one year. The cost of this program is included in...
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