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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1979.06.21 - 168937`. P,th PPR 4 -r MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 9026 BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMI1TEE, HENRY W. HOOT, CHAIRMAN IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY ARSON PLAN TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Crime of Arson has risen by twenty-nine percent (29%) in Oakland County over the past five (5) years while the arson arrest rate has not signifi- cantly increased; and WHEREAS the number of suspicious fires occurring in Oakland County totalled one thousand two hundred and forty-five (1,245) in addition to the known arsons; and WHEREAS there is not a sufficient nurriber of expert witnesses to testify to the cause and origin of suspicious fires; and WHEREAS arson training and data analysis related to arson are lacking in Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Arson Plan provides training for fire and police personnel; and WHEREAS the Arson Plan provides for data analysis, and a mechanism for pro- viding a greater number of expert witnesses; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Arson Plan provides for a cooperative effort within Oakland County; and WHEREAS it would be in the best interest of Oakland County to pass the application. Now therefore be it resolved that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the filing of the grant application consistent with the attached program summary and budget. Be it further resolved that all computerized data processing program, deve- lopment, and product shall be conducted within the framework of C.L.E.M.I.S. at the Oakland County Computer Center. Be it further resolved that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of COmmissioners be and is hereby authorized to sign the grant application. Be it resolved that written quarterly progress reports shall be presented to the Public Services Committee. The Public Services Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMIITEE June 21, 1979 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Oakland County Arson Plan, as proposed by the Sheriff's Department, encompasses a five (5) year period beginning in the fall, 1979. The overall goal of the Plan is to significantly reduce the arson rate in the County. A significant reduction will be interpreted as being a level below that recorded in 1975. Initially, the Plan is directed towards improving fire and police capa- bilities to detect and investigate arson fires. This Should be accomplished by the end of the first year of operation. As indicated in the Evaluation section of this proposal, preliminary measures of the success of this effort will be included in the Final Evaluation of the first year grant. Additional treasures, such as an increase in the number of fires established to be arsons and a decrease in the number of fires with suspicious or undetermined causes, will not be available until the reports are released. In addition, it should be noted that significant changes in the above may not surface until 1981. Having improved fire and police capabilities, arson arrest and conviction rates can be expected to increase. A significant increase, as compared to 1975, should he evident by 1982. The first year objective of increasing fire and police capabilities to detect and investigate arson fires will be net through accomplishing the following sub-objectives: 1. To provide one hundred and twenty (120) hours of inten- sive in-service arson detection/investigation training to approximately thirty-five (35) fire and arson inves- tigators and to provide sixteen (16) hours of basic arson detection training to approximately one hundred and fifty (150) volunteer fire fighters. 2. To increase the number of court qualified arson expert witnesses from six (6) to twelve (12 ); 3. TO increase from one thousand four hundred and eighty (1,480) to six thousand (6,000) the number of arson detection/investigation hours provided by thP Sheriff's Department Arson Squad to fire and police agencies upon request; 4. TO implement a common reporting system for fire and arson investigations; 5. TO implement a computerized arson investigation program; 6. To improve the cooperation and coordination among and between police and fire agencies. PRIORITIES 1. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Oakland County Sheriff's Department have long recognized the need for improved arson investigation in the County. In 1977 a two (2) man Arson Squad was created within the Sheriff's Department to provide investigative services to those communities under contract with the Department. Other communities have been serviced upon request whenever possible. The implementing agency sees this project as of the highest priority. 2. At its March 23, 1979 meeting, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council approved the 1980 Proposal for the Reduction of Crime in Oakland County. Among the stated objectives for FY 80 is the Eiolementation of "s-56Efir operations as a means of addressing specific crime phenomena which requires extensive expertise or time not available within the routine department function (ie: arson reduction)". This objective was formulated by the Council on the basis of an extensive crime analysis which showed that arson is the fastest growing Part I crime in the County. Consistent with this finding, the Council prioritized the implementation of special operations which address the problem of arson above all other areas for funding during FY 80. METHODS AND PROCEDURES The success of this proposal depends upon the close cooperation between police and fire agencies within Oakland County. Both must use compatible methods and maintain close liaison with agencies of other jurisdictions. The method of operation will include firemen and policemen in those juris- dictions employing the services of full-time fire departments. The volunteer fire departments will be encouraged to participate if they deem their partici- pation feasible. The Sheriff's Department or the local police agency will act as the volunteer fireman's law enforcement counterpart if the volunteer chooses to participate. The police officer will have the responsibility of investigating all arsons occurring within his jurisdiction. The Oakland County Sheriff's Department will provide support to the fireman by providing the expertise to determine cause and origin of the fire when the fireman requests said assistance. The Sheriff's Department will support the fire investigators by providing supportive testimony in courts of law until the individual has gained recognition as an "expert witness". The Sheriff's Department will assist the police investigator upon request. In order to provide the support described above, the Sheriff's Department will expand its Arson Squad. The two (2) arson investigators currently employed by the Sheriff's Department, both of which are court qualified expert witnesses, have the responsibility of responding to fire scenes in ten (10) townships within Oakland County as well as providing police action on those fires determined to be arson. TWO (2) additional arson investigators will be hired to provide their expertise to fire and police agencies participating in this proposed program. The number of additional investigators were determined based on the existing case load of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department and the fact that forty (40) arson investigations per year per man would allow for the most thorough investiga- tion of the crime. These individuals will be hired in compliance with Oakland County Mbrit System rules and will meet the minimum qualifications for the Oakland County class title of Arson Investigator which includes at least four (4) years of full-time fire fighting experience or two (2) years of fire investigation experience. All necessary equipment for the investigators as noted in the budget will be ordered. All fire and police agencies in Oakland County will be contacted with respect to participation in the proposed program. Priority will be placed on soliciting the participation of those jurisdictions with full-time fire services. Fire departments will be requested to designate one (1) individual within their command as being responsible for fire scene investigation within their jurisdiction. Police departments within the corresponding jurisdictions will be requested to designate one (1) individual to be responsible for the investigation of arsons occurring within their bailiwick. Participants will receive one hundred and twenty (120) hours of training in both basic and advance techniques of fire and arson investigation. The eighty (80) hour basic training will consist of both classroom and field exercises. (A tentative outline of the topics to be included may be found at the conclusion of this section of the application). A forty (40) hour advanced course will be deve- loped after the participants have received field experience and additional training needs can be identified. An advisory committee will be appointed solely for the development of the training and screening of applicants. Four (4) mini-training series will be held at various locations within Oakland County to accommodate the volunteer Fire Department Personnel. The sessions will be conducted four (4) hours, one night a week, for four (4) consecutive weeks. The training will consist of a condensed version of the proposed curriculum stressing arson detection. A metallurgical microscope with accessories will be purchased for the Oakland County Sheriff's Department Laboratory to give it the capability of developing means for examining electrical wiring. A, camon reporting system will be developed and implemented in order to ensure that all fire and arson investigators are obtaining the same information during their investigations. The information will then be submitted to a central location for storage, retrieval, and analysis. A computer program: will be deve- loped and implemented to assist arson investigators. Information will include but not be restricted to location of fire by street and township, ownership of property, name of tennant if other than owner, type of occupancy, modus operandi information, probable motive, dollar loss, cause of fire, insurance information, and suspect information. Personnel from the Oakland County Data Processing Center will be responsible for developing and implementing the necessary program until which time the Data Processing Center indicates that they can no longer handle the data. Every attempt will be made to make the computer service compatible with the Michigan State Police Arson Task Force computer which holds information that may be beneficial to both investigating units. The Michigan State Police Arson Task Force will be requested to participate. The Task Force has the responsibility for investigating those arsons which involve conspiracies. They will be called upon to assist in the investigation of conspir- acies as well as those investigations that cross county boundaries or State lines. The possibility of a cost sharing program will be explored with its feasibility to be reported to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners at a later date. In terms of administration, the Project Director or his designee will be ultimately responsible for the proposed project. Pepresentatives of the partici- pating agencies will meet monthly in order to assure ccmnunication and the exchange of information. PROPOSED TRAINING CURRICULUM Arson Statutes and Existing Case Law Tyler - Tompkins Miranda People vs Smock People vs Lee State vs Jones Preliminary Investigation Points of Origin, Negative Corpus Delicti Evidence (types) (est. arson) Investigation to Show Cause Evidence Preservation and Collection Court Presentation Submittal to Chemist Follow-Up Investigation Motive Determination Development of a Court Case Search and Seizure Court Decisions Applicable Statutes Administrative Warrants Criminal Warrants How to Obtain Search Warrants Classification of Evidence Direct Circumstantial Real Evidence Requirements for Admissability Burden of Proof Corpus Delicti Connect Accused to Crime Possible Motive Burning Specific Elements Presumptions Arson Photography Fatal Fire Investigation Interviewing and Interrogation Arson Report Format Fire Laboratory and Use of Some Equipment Medical Examiner Field Note Taking and Report Writing and Sketching Expert Testimony Explosions Mechanical Devices Used in Arson Electrical Fires - Basic Information Natural Gas and Its Properties Automobile Fires Polygraph Flammable Liquids Psychology of The Arsonists PERSONNEL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES ARSON INVESTIGATDR Employees of this class perform various functions involved in on-the-scene and follow-up investigations of fires. Arson investigators collect, analyze, systematize, and validate evidence obtained at the scene of fires; photograph, sketch, and diagram details of fire scenes; and make determinations concerning the possibility of arson. EMployees of this class investigate the financial and criminal background of suspects; seek search and criminal warrants in the process of investigations; testify in court relative to evidence obtained; prepare and maintain fire investigation reports and files; and perform related duties as assigned. TYPICAL EXAMPTES OF WORK PERFORMED: Collects, analyzes, systematizes, and validates evidence found at the scenes of fires; Photographs, sketches, and diagrams details of fire scenes; Makes determinations concerning the possibility of arson; Conducts detailed investigations in the case of suspected arsons; Seeks search and criminal warrants in the process of investigations; Preserves evidence for future reference, presentation, or testimony in court. The arson investigator presents expert testimony in court in regards to the cause and origin of fire and offers supportive expert testimony in other depart- ments in court to establish the cause and origin of fire. The arson investigator maintains files and reports in regards to arson inves- tigations. CONSULTANT ROLE TRAINING CONSULTANT The Oakland Police Academy is the most appropriate vehicle to conduct the training. The academy will be responsible for developing a curriculum, providing facilities, contracting instructors, and providing materials for the arson training. The academy will further be responsible for evaluating the training and its effect upon the quality of investigating. The academy will be responsible for determining the needs of the inves- tigators for supplemental training. Once accomplished the academy will devise a curriculum for the supplemental training and conduct all training related to the application. The academy will be responsible for conducting mini-training series for volunteer firemen and will select the locations for the training. EVALUATION Evaluation of the first year grant will be conducted by Lieutenant Glenn R. Watson. The purpose of the evaluation will be to determine to what extent the project has improved fire and police capabilities to detect and investigate arsons. The following information will be provided: I. Data with respect to the quantity and quality of the training provided to fire and arson personnel as well as the impact of that training on the capabilities of fire and police agencies to detect and investigate arsons; 2. Data with respect to increases in the number of court qualified arson expert witnesses; 3. Documentation of the increase in arson detection/inves- tigation hours provided by the Sheriff's Departmnt Arson Squad to fire and police agencies upon request as well as an assessment of the quality of services provided; 4. An assessment of the impact of both the common reporting system and the computerized arson investigation program with respect to improved fire and police capabilities for arson detection and investigation; 5. A subjective assessment of improvements in the coopera- tion and coordination among and between police and fire agencies; 6. A periodic evaluation of personnel needs will be made to determine if the Program requires the same initial number of personnel assigned to the program. The above will be supplemental with data from the M.F.I.R.S. showing an increase in the number of fires determined to be arsons and a decrease in the number of fires with suspicious or undetermined causes. Additional data obtained through the Michigan Fire Incident Reporting System (MFIPS) suggests that the arson problem in the County may be much greater than that indicated through analysis of the UCR data. Figure 2 compares the nuMber of arson offenses reported in the UCR by local law enforcement agencies with the number of arson fires reported through the MFIRS by local fire services. Theo- retically, these lines Should coincide as they represent the number of arsons seen by law enforcement and fire agencies in Oakland County. The number of arsons reported by law enforcement agencies is significantly lower than the actual level of arson as identified by fire services. During 1977, for example, the number of arsons identified by fire services in the County was double that reported by law enforcement agencies. Further, it should be noted that the MFIRS also shows that Oakland County fire services reported an additional seven hundred and fifty-one (751) suspicious fires in 1977. A suspicious fire is one in which the cause of fire is not accidental or caused by natural phenomenon; such a fire could be an arson. It is quite possible that as many as half of these fires could also have been arsons. Recent studies have found that higher arrest (and conviction) rates for arson are almost unifoinly associated with lower arson rates. The reverse is true as well. That is, there is a relationship between low arrest (and conviction) rates for arson and higher arson rates. Analysis of arson statistics for Oakland County indicate that the arson rate for the County has increased as the arson arrest rate has decreased. As compared to 1973, the arson rate was pp by thirty-six percent (36%) in 1977; while the actual number of arson arrests remained relatively stable, the arson arrest rate decreased by three percent (3%) during the same period of time. In light of the most current research, it would appear that the most effec- tive method of reducing the Cbunty's arson rate would be through increasing its arson arrest (and conviction) rates. Arson arrests can be increased through improved arson investigation. Arson investigation is the responsibility of law enforcement agencies. Few agencies have enough personnel to assign an individual full-time to arson inves- tigation. indeed, based on the UCR data for 1977, there are only a few jurisdictions in the County where the prbblem is serious enough to warrant a full-time arson investigator. Sixty percent (60%) of the forty-two (42) law enforcement agencies in Oakland County reported five (5) or less arsons during 1977. Many of these agencies refer their arson cases to their detectives for investigation. Detectives are trained to recognize tangible evidence and determine its value in identifying or tracing the criminal. Unfortunately, in the case of arson, physical evidence is more than likely destroyed by the blaze. Few policemen are trained in recog- nizing burn patterns, evidence of accelerants, or negative corpus delictis. Such training for designated personnel would increase local capacities for arson inves- tigation without concomitant increases in personnel. Many other law enforcement agencies routinely request the assistance of the Sheriff's Department with respect to arson investigation. The resources of the Sheriff's Department are insufficient to meet any increased demand for service. If arson arrests (and convictions) are to increase through improved arson inves- tigation, there will have to be an increase in the manpower available to the Sheriff's Department for such an effort. The success of an arson investigation also depends on the abilities of local fire agencies since they are responsible for determining the cause of a fire. Few fire fighters are adequately trained in arson detection. For the most part, the training that a fireman receives deals with methods of extinguishing fires and recognizing fire hazards. A small fraction of the training addresses the recog- nition of incendiary fires. This problem is compounded by the fact that twenty- three (23) of the thirty-four (34) existing fire departments within Oakland County are manned by volunteers. The members of the volunteer departments perform an excellent job of fighting fires, but few are trained at recognizing incendiary fires. Designated fire personnel Should receive specialized training in arson detection. In the State of Michigan, the courts require expert testimony to establish the crime of arson. In order for an individual to become a "court qualified" expert witness he rust have extensive training and experience in this specific area of expertise. The only way he can accumulate the experience is by responding to and investigating fires to determine the cause and origin of the blaze. This represents another problem to those involved in the science. Because of jurisdictional boundaries, few firemen or policemen have the opportunity to investigate a sufficient number of fires to readily gain the experience necessary to be qualified as an expert. Few departments designate one (1) official to he responsible solely for fire investigation within their commu- nity. Consequently, there are only a small number of court qualified expert witnesses within Oakland County. In fact, there are currently only five (5) to six (6) court qualified expert witnesses within Oakland County. These individuals have many responsibilities within their respective departments. As a result, they are unable to lend their expertise to surrounding communities in terms of assistance with fire scene investigation. While the Sheriff's Department employs two (2) such individuals, their services are in such great demand in the unincorporated areas that they are often unavailable to assist other departments. There is no doubt that there is a need to increase the number of court qualified expert witnesses within the County. This problem can be addressed through developing a mechanism whereby designated local fire and police personnel can receive the training and experience necessary to become court qualified. The very nature of arson with its destructive characteristics rakes the investigation difficult. This is especially true in the case of wiring when the investigator must determine if the wire caused the fire of if the damage to the wire is an effect of the fire. He must turn to the forensic sciences to make his determination. The Oakland County Sheriff's Department and the Michigan State Police both operate Crime Laboratories within Oakland County. Neither has the ability to examine electrical wiring to determine the cause or effect factor. This Ability would be greatly beneficial to the investigator with the responsibility of deter- mining the cause of a fire. In order to significantly impact the crime of arson in Oakland County, analyt- ical capabilities must be increased. Currently there is no mechanism available for the sharing, storing, and retrieval of information that can be used to help solve cases involving repeaters, "torches", and arson rings. An automated data system available only to authorized arson investigators should be established. Such a system could also provide information About arson and arsonists which could be used in accessing the impact of the current arson effort and planning strategies for the future. A final problem relating to arson investigation relates to the role of fire agencies. The arrest (and conviction) of arsonists depends to a large degree on the ability of fire agencies to detect arsons and convey the appropriate infor- mation to police agencies. Data obtained through the Michigan Fire Incident Reporting System (MFIRS) indicates that Oakland County fire agencies identify many more arsons than they report to the police. The discrepancy has increased over the years. While the MFIRS data indicates that the arson problem in the County may be much greater than that revealed by analysis of the UCR data, it also points out the fact that a great .deal of arson information is not being conveyed to police agencies by fire services and that the gap is increasing. TO some extent, the discrepancy can probably be attributed to judgments made by fire agencies based on their knowledge of the investigative resources available. However, additional resources cannot be obtained unless the police agencies are fully informed as to the need for such increases. Steps must be taken to encourage full and open exchange of information between fire and law enforcement agencies. In conclusion, the following points should be noted. As the arson rate has increased in Oakland County, the arson arrest rate has decreased. The arson rate can be controlled through increasing the arrest (and conviction) rate for arson. This can be best accomplished through improved arson investigation. In order to improve arson investigation, the following needs must be met: 1. Arson investigation training for local law enforcement agencies desiring to conduct their own arson investiga- tions; 2. Additional manpower for the Sheriff's Department so that they may respond to the requests of local law enforce- ment agencies who rely on them for arson investigation; 3. Training in arson detection for local fire services; 4. Development of a training mechanism whereby the number of court qualified expert witnesses can be increased; 5. The establishment of a computerized arson investigation data system; 6. Greater cooperation between fire and police agencies. In the following sections of this application, solutions will be posed with respect to each of the above stated needs. +35 +30 +25 +20 +15 +10 -10 -15 -20 -25 THE PROBLEM As indicated in the 1980 Proposal for the Reduction of Crime, arsons have increased dramatically in Oakland County over the past five (5) years. According to the Uniform Crime Report for the State of Michigan (UCR), a total of four hundred and sixty-seven (467) arsons were reported to the County during 1977. As compared to 1972, the number represents an increase of slightly over twenty- nine percent (29%). With the exception of 1973, increases were reported in each of the intervening years. Over the five (5) year period, the rate of increase averaged six percent (6%) each year. As illustrated in Figure 1, no other Part I crime has seen such growth. OAKLAND COUNTY: PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN PART I CRIME 1972 as Compared to 1977 ...... tD° I) • ap .a. • • . • NV ngr----. C& . crl 6 . r—I • • < Cki + 6 n • r, + O ,—i I Pc) co al ,21 cci (NI R -1- Figure 1 1245 Michigan Fire Incident Reporting System Arson Fires 800 700 600 400 66 6 1 58 1000 1100 1200 M.F.I.R.S. AND U.C.R. FIRE REPOP5IS FOR OAKLAND COUNTY Michigan Fire Incident Reporting System Suspicious Fires 1054 900 567 467 500 300 Michigan Uniform Crine Reports - Arson 200 100 71 Arson Arrests - Michigan Uniform Crime Reports 0 # NtRAR 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 • GRANT APPLICATION STATE OF MiallOAN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS LEAVE BLANK — FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Second FIoor. Lows Cass Buikfing DATE AL!CCilitii CONTROL $AolocA. Lansing. Michigan 48909 Lorm. PLUM= loutricvt CLASS or SUDGAAAT . CI 1 CI 1 1 .0 CoftseA4 Application i.:. hereby mat!,z for a grant und .er tha Crime Control At (or tna juvenile Jus:::-.a 6 Selinquency .Pit S Pre.untion Act) in the cno:int and for the purposes set OGR4P; PECI ALIST • forth ie his application. - . Applicant (Name and address) 3. Authorizing Official (Name, title. address and telephone) Board of Commissioners Mr. Wallace F. Gabler County of Oakland Chairman of Board of Commissioners 1200 N. Telegraph Road County of Oakland Pontiac, Michigan 48053 1200 N. Telegraph Road ?ederal Employer Identification if Pontiac, Michigan 48053 2. implementing Agency (Name and address) 313-858-0102 Oakland County Sheriff's Department 1201 N. Telegraph Road . Signature Date Pontiac, Michigan 48053 . 1. Priziect Director (Name. title, address and telephone) 5. Financial Officer (Name, title, address and telephone) Lewis M. Doyle, Captain, Technical Services James M. Brennan Oakland Cpunty Sheriff Department Director of the Department of Management and Budge . 1201 N. Telegraph Road Pontiac, Michigan 48053 County of Oakland 1200 N. Telegraph Road 313-858-501 Pontiac, Michigan 48053 - - Agnature Date 313-858-0483 -- _/-- ---.5-7:7 7.----,, ,3, ripe of Application . 7. Program Under Which Application is Made A Ea Original 11 B or C-. previous Plan Year Program Number and Name: 8 0 Continuation of Previous Grant Control Number 1979 III Investigation & Apprehension C 0 revision of Earlier Application Project Type Number and Name: . ------ B-1 Specialized Police Unit 3 Project Start Date (Estimated) 9. Project Ending Date (Estimated) 10. Total Project Duration (in Months) .... t. Name of Project (must not exceed 25 characters. including spaces) Oakland County Arson Plan Will Other rederal Support be Available for Any Pert of This Project? 1-_-) YES (Code 1) CJ ho (Code 2) If yes, identify and explain. 12. Support Requested Firderal $ 210,162 stair. syy ift 11,675 toe., Cash 11,676 Tote! Funds 3 233,513 ',P.A.. rp • • to. 10 • • ,04. STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS Second Floor, Lewis Cass Building r0:4/ Lansing, Michgian 118909 A. PERSONNEL (Employees} 1. SALARIES AND WAGES NEW CASH COSTS Position I Salary % of Time , Previously Name of Employee Title i Rate Devoted Employed At Arson Investigator" 22,501 : 100% Arson Investigator 100% OVERTIME arson Investigators 8,000 _ , - 1 _ 1 1 . 1— _ , , $22,501.00 22,501.00 8,000.00 $ 53,002.00 $ 2,758.00 4,703.00 2,700.00 135.00 1,809.00 82.00 324.00 SUBTOTAL GRANT APPLICATION Detailed Bliaget: Include the estimated cost of all resouces necessary to undertake the project. Use whole dollars, no cents. in new cash costs column. 2. FRINGE BENEFITS a. FICA at6.13 % b. Retirement at10.4% For Arson Investigator c. Hospitalization: $112.25 Average per Employee per month d. Other Insurance: $003.% Average per Employee per month Life Insurance Wbrkmans Compensation 4.02% of Salary Continuation Insurance .363% of Salary per $100 of 11Salary Unemploynent Insurance 2.7% of $6,000 per person TOTAL PERSONNEL B. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES (Itemize) $12,511.00 $65,513.00 SUBTOTAL 1. Individual Consultants. Limited to Reasonable Rate not xceeding S16_88/hour or Si 35/d Name Affiliation Specialty Rate Time 2. Contracting or Service Organizations and Association. Competitive Bidding Procedure Required to Establish Reasonable Rate. Oakland Community College Police Academy for training TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 14,320.00 OPERATING EXPENSE ' . )irect Costs Explanation Monthly Rate Telephone One for each Arson Investigator $ 25.00 RdaiNgClothing All. Fatigues, Coveralls, Jacket 450.00 per man Supplies Weapons, Handcuffs, Office Supplies _ _ RketNA Cleaning Cleaning of Issued Clothing Rent . Radio Rental _Installation, Maintenance and Use $600 per year Data System Computer Space and Programming _ TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE D. $ 600.00 900.00 300.00 210.00 1,200.00 60,000.00 $63,210.00 If Applicable, Purchase rvIontniy , Description Quantity Price Lease Rate ' Car (Unmarked) 1 $5500.00 Suburban (Marked) 1 $8000.00 24 x 48 Desk $ 302.00 . Chairs Steel Toe & Shank Rubber 2 $ 41.00 Insulated F ire BOOtS 2 5 Pacers 2 , _$23.00 a non E. $ 5,500.00 8,000.00 604.00 300.00 82.00 250.00 552.00 TOTAL EQUIPMENT F. CONSTRUCTION 1. Remodeling 2. New Construction $27,468.00 TOTAL PROJECT $ 233,513.00 G. SOURCE OF FUNDS Amount Percentage 1. Federal 210,162 1 90 5 2. State Buy In 3. Local Cash Match 4. State Cash Appropriation 11,675 11.676 STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS Second Floor, Lewis Cass Building Lansing, Michigan 48909 GRANT APPLICATION I Detailed Budget (Continued) NEW CASH COSTS C. TRAVEL Transportation and Subsistence of Project Personnel Only. Celsultant Travel to be Included in (B) Description Mileage Lodging Meals 1 car .16 per mile/25 000 miles ea 1 van .20 per mile/20,000 miles Travel and Conference TOTAL TRAVEL $ 4,000.00 4,000.00 2,000.00 $10,000.00 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION TOTAL FUNDS S 233,513.00 100% BUDGET CONTINUATION: Helmet with eye protection @ $38.00 each $ 114.00 One (1) dozen rubber gloves 44.00 Twenty (20) foot extension ladder 290.00 Twelve (12) foot extension ladder '400.00 Insulated wire cutter with pole 175.00 One (1) pair insulated rubber and leaver glove 55.00 TWo (2) hydraulic foundation jacks (Ten Ton) 40.00 One hundred (100) foot of 3/4 inch hemp rope 63.00 One and half (115) ton Corre-A7Long 60.00 Portable gas operated generator, two thousand (2000) watt 705.00 To (2) five hundred watt flood lamp with 100 feet of cord 276.00 Gas chain saw 200.00 Two (2) pidkhead axes 36.00 Two (2) shovels 18.00 Two (2) scoops 24.00 Eighteen (18) inch pipe wrench 30.00 Thirty-two (32) inch halligan bar 75.00 One hundred (100) foot tape 20.00 Partner rescue saw, fourteen (14) inch 930.00 Tool kit 40.00 COMbustable gas indicator 750.00 Camera 600.00 Squeegees 20.00 Glass cutter 2.00 Pry bars I 43.00 Explosion proof lantern 20.00 Rechargeable water fire extinguisher 50.00 Evidence containers 300.00 Metallurgical Microscope 4,000.00 Metallurgical Accessories 3,000.00 $ 27,468.00 STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS Second Floor, Lewis Cass Building Lansing, Michigan 48909 Page -1 - A. PERSONNEL !Date: 1. Signature: 1 Date: - GRANT A?PLICATION, Budget Narrative: Begin below and add as many continuation pages as necessary to relate the items budgeted to project activities, and to complete the required justification and explanation of the project budget. The total requested budget for the employment of personnel and fringe benefits is $65,513.00 and will be utilized as explained. 1. Salaries and Wages - $53,002 To (2) arson investigators will be employed at a salary of $22,501 each. The salaries are based upon projections by the Oakland County Personnel Department for 1979 and 1980 wages for the classification of Arson Investigator at which time the labor contracts are negotiated. They are based on three (3) months during 1979 and nine (9) months in 1980. The arson investigators will be utilized to supplement investigators participating in the pro- gram as well as conducting scene and follow up investigations in those areas that the Oakland County Sheriff's Department normally handles. They will further provide their expertise to the participating agencies in determining cause and origin of fire as well as providing supportive expert testimony in a court of law. Their services for follow up investigations will be made available upon request. It should be noted that individuals employed in this class must meet a requirement of a minimum of four (4) years experience in the firefighting service or a minimum of two (2) years experience in fire investigation or be a full-time police officer. The indiv- iduals will have a portion of their expertise upon being employed. Overtime for the Arson Investigators are estimated at $8,000.00. The estimates were determined by noting the overtime utilized by the two (2) current arson investigators who normally handle the rural areas of Oakland County over a one (1) year period. It is further anticipated that the demand for the Arson Section will increase as the participating agencies request their assistance. It should be noted that the majority of overtime is used for fire scene investigations. Most fire occur during the evening hours when families are at home or when darkness aids in the concealment of the arsonist. Therefore, the greatest demand for the arson investigator is after normal workin hours. After the program has been implemented, an afternoon shift will be utilized to decrease the use of overtime. 2. Fringe Benefits - $12,511 Fringe Benefits for the two (2) arson investigators are $12,511 and are described in the detail ed budget. The fringe benefits are comparable to the rest of the Oakland County employees. B. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES A total of $14,320.00 has been requested for consultant fees. The purpose of the allocation is as explained. 2. Contracting Service Organizations - $14,320 An allocation of $14,320.00 is requested for training. The allocation will be utilized to fund one hundred and twenty (120) hours of training in conjunction with the Oakland County Police Academy. The first eighty (80) hours will be comprised of classroom training as well as field _egeKQises_._ The remaining forty (40) hours will be given after the students have received field idgot Detail, History & Narrative If Budget prepared by other than Fiscal Officer, the Fiscal Officer is ,pared By: (Name, Address, and Phone): i certify here as to the accuracy and approving budget as submitted: STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS Second Floor, Lewis Cass Building Lansing, Michigan 48909 Page -2- Signature: Date: Date: GRANT ARLICATION, I Budget Narrative: Begin below and addas many continuation pages as I necessary to relate the items budgeted to project 1 activities, and to complete the required justification 1 and explanation of the project budget. experience and their needs are identified. Portions of the training on the entire training packag may be subcontracted depending on the cost involved. The allocation will be used to fund instruc- tor fees, classroom facilities, training aids, as well as preparation and administration of the program. Existing resources will be utilized whenever possible. The amount of the allocation was determined by the Oakland Police Academy on the basis of their past experience with such pro- grams. The cost also reflects the expenses projected for the mini-training series for volunteer fire fighters. C. TRAVEL A total of $10,000.00 is requested for travel. . Mileage expenses are also paid to the Oakland County Department of Central Services for the rental of cars froM that department. The Oakland County Sheriff's Department must first furnish the funds to purchase a vehicle then pay sixteen cents (16) a mile to Central Services. This is the current policy of the Oakland County Board of Cbmmissioners. The mileage costs of $8,000 were estimated by comparing the amount of miles driven by each existing Arson Investigator over a one (1) year period. A travel and conference allocation of $4,000 is requested in order to provide advanced training for the arson investigators. The funds will be used for travel expenses, lodging, meals, and training fees. Since it is anticipated that the training will be largely out-of-state, approval Lo attend such training sessions will be sought in advance from Oakland County Sheriff Department. D. OPERATING EXPENSES The total request for operating expenses is $62,210.00. The $600.00 requested for telephone service includes the installation and operating charges for •Dne (1) telephone for each of the arson investigators for one (1) year. The figure was derived based on the average telephone costs of the existing arson investigators. Clothing costs of $900.00 include fatigue uniforms and coveralls to be worn by the arson inves- tigators at fire scenes based on $450.00 per man. Cleaning costs of $210.00 are for the cleaning of fatigue uniforms and coveralls over a one (1) year period. Radio Rental of $1,200.00 is the fee that the Oakland County Sheriff's Department must pay to the Oakland County Department of Central Services for the rental of a two (2) channel radio to be installed in police cars for communications from car to base. The fee includes installation as well as maintenance for a one (1) year period. Officer supplies of $300.00 includes a weapon, handcuffs, ammunition and miscellaneous office upplies, such as papers, pens, calendars, etc. ,iget Detail, History & Narrative If Budget prepared by other than Fiscal Officer, the Fiscal Officer is ti Dared By: ;Name, Address, and Phone): certify here as to the accuracy and approving budget as submitted: STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS Second Floor, Lewis Cass Building Lansing, Michigan 48909 Page -3- GRANT AisPLICATIOP, Budget Narrative: Begin below and add as many continuation pages as necessary to relate the items budgeted to project activities, and to complete the required justification and explanation of the project budget. The requested allocation for a data system is $60,000.00. The money will be utilized to pur- chase computer space and the related program from the Oakland County Department of Computer Services. The County presently utilizes the (C.L.E.M.I.S.) Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System. The computer will be programmed to provide modus operandi information, fire information relating to location, type of building, occupant, suspect information and insurance information. It is intended to cause the data base to be compatable with the computer utilized by the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall's computer which holds information regarding Uniform Crime Reports, Michigan Fire Incident Reporting System, and insurance information. The information will be used to identify common denominators in various fires as well as to identify trends. E. EQUIPMENT The requested budget for vehicles to participate in this proposal is $13,500. One (1) van will be purchased to serve as a fire scene vehicle. The vehicle will be comparable to a GMC Suburban with driver and passenger seats. The remainder of the marked van will be utilized to transport equipment necessary to the investigator for fire scene investigation. Initially, individuals assigned to the Oakland County Sheriff's Arson Section will work from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Because their services are available twenty-four (24) hours a day, the above vehicle will be rotated among the investigators. The individual assigned to the van for a one (1) week period will utilize the vehicle to respond to calls for assistance at fire scenes. Once the program is underway, this vehicle will be assigned to the individual assigned to work from 4:00 P.M. to 12:00 midnight. One (1) unmarked Pontiac Tempest will be purchased to be utilized for investigations. The arson investigators are not only responsible for fire scene investigations but are also respon- sible for follow up investigations in those areas normally covered by the Sheriff's Department. :hey will also be responsible for assisting participating agencies upon request. The vehicles will be utilized to transport investigators to interview witnesses, transport urisoners, transportation to crime scenes, and for general arson investigative purposes. It is a generally recognized fact that same people are reluctant to talk to the police. They may fear reprisals, fear neighborhood attitude, or just not want the neighbors to know that they are having contact with the police. It is necessary for unmarked vehicles be utilized for these procedures because it is much easier to get a witness to cooperate when his neighbors are not aware he is talking to the police. TWo (2) 24" x 48" desks with swivel type armed chairs for the Arson Investigators. The desks will be utilized in the office of the Arson section to hold the investigator's reports and miscel- laneous supplies. The chairs, of course, are to be set on while at the desk. _-------- igot Detail, History & Narrative If Budget prepared by other than Fiscal Officer, the Fiscal Officer is t .,)ared By: (Name, Address, and Phone): I certify here as to the accuracy and approving budget as submitted: ate: lature: Date: I Signature: STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS Second Floor, Lewis Cass Building tizz, Lansing. Michigan 48909 Page -4- GRANT UPLICATION.1 Budget Narrative: begiii.below and add as many continuation pages as necessary to relate the items budgeted to project activities, and to complete the required justification and explanation of the project budget. TWo (2) pairs of rubber boots with steel shank will be purchased. One (1) pair will be assigned to each investigator. The boots will provide the investigator with protection from heat and water while investigation of fire scenes. Two (2) fire coats with insulators will be purchased and one (1) assigned to each investiga- tor. The coat is also safety equipment and protects the investigator from heat and water while investigating fire scenes. TWo (2) OSHA approved helmets with eye protectors will be purchased and one (1) assigned to each investigator. The equipment will be utilized as head and eye protection for the inves- tigator's while investigating fire scenes. One (1) dozen rubber gloves with wool inserts will be purchased to be stored in the crime scene unit at a cost of $44.00. The gloves will provide the investigators with protection from heat and water as well as protect their hands while handling fire debris at fire scenes. The gloves wear out easily due to the type of debris handled, thus the quantity. One (1) twenty foot aluminum extension ladder will be purchased for the crime scene unit at a cost of $290.00. The ladder will be utilized to reach the upper portion of dwellings in those occasions when stairwells and exterior stairs are consumed by fire and access must be gained to the upper portion. One (1) twelve foot aluminum extension ladder will be purchased for the same purpose as above at a cost of $200.00. One (1) insulated wire cutter with pole will be purchased for the scene unit at a cost of -175.00. The cutter is to be utilized for removing electrical hazards while investigating fire scenes. One (1) pair of insulated rubber and leather gloves will be purchased for the fire scene unit at a cost of $55.00. They are to be worn when removing electrical hazards with the insulated wire cutter at fire scenes. Two (2) ten ton hydraulic foundation jacks will be purchased for the scene unit at a cost of $40.00. The jacks are to be used for lifting heavy timbers and debris that has collapsed into a dwelling. The debris must be removed to search for evidence denoting cause and origin of the fire One (1) one and a half ton Come-A--long will be purchased for the scene unit at a cost of $60.00 The Care-A-Long will be used for lifting heavy timbers and debris at fire scenes in search of evidence. • One hundred (100) feet of 3/4" hemp rope will be purchased for the scene unit at an estimated cost of $63.00. The rope will be utilized for towing heavy timbers and debris from fire scenes in order to search for evidence to determine cause and origin of the fire. One (1) two thousand watt portable gas operated generator will be purchased at an estimated cost of $705.00. The lamps are to be used in conjunction with the generator to illuminate fire scenes that must be inspected during the hours of darkness. One (1) gas operated chain saw will be purchased at an estimated cost of $200.00. The equip- ment is to be used at fire scenes to remove debris that has collapsed into the scene for removing building components for evidence. :ciget Detail, History & Narrative :pared By: (Name, Address, and Phone): If Budget prepared by other than Fiscal Officer, the Fiscal Officer is t I certify here as to the accuracy and approving budget as submitted: 7,ature: iDate: ! Signature: I Date: STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS Second Floor, Lewis Cass Building Lansing, Michigan 48909 Page -5- nature: Date: rS4nature: rate: ; GRANT il1.3 P1.1 0 Budget Narrative: -Begin below and add as many continuation pages as necessary to relate the items budgeted to project activities, and to complete the required justification and explanation of the project budget. TWo (2) pickhead axes will be purchased at an estimated cost of $36.00. The equipment is to be utilized for removal of fire debris and the removal of flooring at fire scenes in search of evidence. TWo (2) shovels are to be purchased at an extimated cost of $18.00. The equipment is to be used for the removal of fire debris at fire scenes while in search of evidence. TWo (2) scoops are to be purchased at an estimated cost of $24.00. The equipment is to be used for the removal of debris at fire scenes. One (1) eighteen inch pipe wrench is to be purchased at an estimated cost of $30.00. The wrench is to assist in the collection of furnace parts, gas piping, and apparatuses at fire scenes for evidence. One (1) 32" Halligan Bar will be purchased at an estimated cost of $75.00. This prying tool will be used for doors and heavy debris at fire scenes. A, one hundred (100) foot tape will be purchased at an estimated cost of $20.00. The tape will be used for the measuring of crime scenes and sketches noting the exact location of evidence for court presentation. A fourteen (14) inch Partner Rescue Saw will be purchased at an estimated cost of $930.00. The saw will be utilized for cutting steel roofs that have collapsed into the fire scene. The :oof must be removed in order to gain access to the floor to search for evidence. A tool kit with miscellaneous wrenches, pliers, ratchets and screwdrivers will be purchased at an estimated cost of $40.00. The tools will be used for the removal of electrical and mechanical parts and devices for analysis. • A Combustable Gas Indicator will be purchased at an estimated cost of $750.00. The instrument will aid in the detection of vapors of industrial solvents in the flammable and toxic ranges. The instrument is to assist in the collection of evidence at fire scenes. A 35mm camera with flash attachment will be purchased at an estimated cost of $600.00. The camera will be utilized to photograph the scene and the evidence for presentation in court. TWo (2) squeegees will be purchased at an estimated cost of $20.00. The equipment will be used to clean the floors at the fire scene in order to detect flammable liquid trailers and flame indicators. A, glass cutter will be purchased at an estimated cost of $2.00. The cutter will be used for the removal of glass at fire scenes as potential evidence-. Pry bars will be purchased at an estimated cost of $43.00. The bars will be used for the prying of heavy timbers and obstacles such as refrigerators and heating units at fire scenes. Idget Detail, History & Narrative I If Budget prepared by other than Fiscal Officer, the Fiscal Officer is t pared By: {Name, Address, and Phone): I certify here as to the accuracy and approving budget as submitted: STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS Second Floor, Lewis Cass Building Lansing. Michigan 48909 ?OD Page -6- GRANT ARLICATION, Budget Narrative: • Begin below and add as many continuation pages as necessary to relate the items budgeted to project activities, and to complete the required justification and explanation of the project budget. ; One (1) Explosion proof lantern will be purchased at an estimated cost of $20.00. The lantern All provide as hand held light for close inspection of areas at a fire scene. A rechargeable water fire extinguisher will be purchased at an estimated cost of $50.00. The 2,quipment will be used for extinguishing small "Class AY fires that flare up at fir n scenes after the departure of the fire department. Numerous plastic sealable evidence containers will be purchased at an estimated cost of $300.0( The containers will be utilized for the collection of evidence and are of extreme importance in preventing the escape of vapors needed for analysis. Ametallurgiral microscope will be purchased at an estimated cost of $4,000. The instrument will be utilized solely for the study and identification of metal samples. Due to the design of this instrument, it is utilized specifically for metals while other types of microscopes cannot be utilized for metal samples. The scope will be utilized to assist in developing procedures or determining if electrical wiring is the cause of a fire. ' Metallurgical accessories will be purchased at an approximate cost of $3,000. The accessories be utilized to work with various metals and will include cutters, polishing stones, scribes, Apt Detail, History & Narrative If Budget prepared by other than Fiscal Officer, the Fiscal Officer is aared By: (Name, Address, and Phone): I certify here as to the accuracy and approving budget as submitted: F.--Signature: ,lature: Date: 1 CAPTAIN LIEUTENANT ARSON SQUAD RANGE PROPERTY RECORDS COMMUNICATIONS CRIME LABORATORY POLYGRAPH TECHNICAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONAL CHART As I extend my supp NAME DEPhTMENT DATE /„hig I have reviewed the proposed program fashioned by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to combat the arson problem. I agree that the implementation of a comprehensive program involving training of police and fire departments, the compilation of accurate arson data, and the establishment of an Arson Laboratory are needs which must be addressed in order to reduce the arson rate through arrests and convictions. of the t to the Oakland County A4h Program as a parti- cipating organization. #9026 June 21, 1979 Moved by Patterson supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted. AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth. (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and having a seal, do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of .. .olioq ... . Commisioners at.their meetirm.h.e1d ... ..... 21, 1.92.9 with the original record thereof now remaining in my office, and that it is a true and correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole thereof. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Pontiac, Michigan this 21st day of June 197,.. Lynn D. Allen Clerk By Deputy Clerk