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DISTRICT ATTORNEY - District Attorney Matthew D. Rogers
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Requested Action(s)
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a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: DISTRICT ATTORNEY, B-9 - From State Asset Forfeiture (2013-471122) to Contingency (2002-59000), $49,363.00; and from Contingency (2002-59000) to Special Department Expense (2013-53280), $49,363.00 (Requires a 4/5’s vote)
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Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund. Revenue is provided through the State Asset forfeiture Fund 381.
Background Information:
The Tehama County District Attorney Bureau of Investigations is seeking to purchase new ballistic protective equipment for eight District Attorney Investigators to ensure the safety and protection of its Investigators while performing their law enforcement duties. Investigators may be required to respond to high-risk incidents, conduct investigations involving armed or potentially dangerous individuals, and assist with operations where the potential for exposure to firearms or other threats exists. Providing reliable, modern ballistic equipment is an essential component of maintaining officer safety and ensuring Investigators are properly equipped to perform their responsibilities. The Bureau’s current ballistic equipment has become outdated by several years and is no longer consistent with the age and advancements of currently available protective equipment. Replacing this equipment will provide Investigators with updated protection and help ensure the Bureau maintains appropriate safety standards for personnel operating in potentially hazardous environments.
The Tehama County District Attorney Bureau of Investigations is also seeking to purchase new ballistic protective equipment for two District Attorney Investigators who are assigned to and actively serve as members of the Tehama County SWAT Team. Due to the specialized and inherently high-risk nature of SWAT operations, providing reliable and modern ballistic protective equipment is essential to the safety and protection of these Investigators while performing their duties. SWAT personnel may be required to respond to armed and dangerous individuals, high-risk warrant services, critical incidents, and other situations involving an elevated threat of firearms or other hazards. The current ballistic equipment assigned to these Investigators is outdated and no longer consistent with the age and advancements of currently available protective equipment. Purchasing updated equipment will provide these Investigators with improved and appropriate ballistic protection while ensuring they are properly equipped to safely perform their specialized