MEETING DATE: 10/22/2019
DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: Darren Thompson, Sheriff-Coroner
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Kellie Kennedy
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 110
SUBJECT:
SHERIFF'S OFFICE - D. THOMPSON
Approve Participation Agreement between the California State Sheriffs' Association and County to participate in the statewide Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE) program to provide free of charge victim notification services; and authorize the Sheriff to sign the agreement.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 110
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
In 2010, the California State Sheriffs' Association (CSSA) received funding from the State of California for the sole purpose of maintaining a statewide victim notification system. Subsequently CSSA entered into a Master Service Agreement with Appriss Inc., a free (to the user) and anonymous telephone/email service that provides victims of crime and/or requesting individuals two important features: information and notification regarding in-custody offenders. VINE monitors the custody status of offenders in the jail and reports the release of these inmates to the users who have requested notification. As a requirement of this grant, CSSA must obtain an agreement between themselves and participating counties evidencing the mutual goal of providing maximum available assistance for crime victims in California.
The County approved the original Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in June of 2010. Staff is requesting the Board approve and authorize the Sheriff to enter into an updated Participation Agreement with CSSA.
Financial Consideration
There is no cost to County for participating in the VINE program. CSSA administers the Master Contract with Appriss, which includes payment and reimbursement of expenses.
BUDGETED:
No