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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2024.04.24 - 41144 AGENDA ITEM: Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women for the FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office MEETING: Board of Commissioners DATE: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda ITEM SUMMARY SHEET COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD Resolution #2024-13 Motion to approve the submission of the FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program Grant application in the amount of $465,132 for the period October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027; further, approve the Memorandum of Understanding with CARE House of Oakland County. ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY Grant Penny Luebs INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Oakland County is applying for FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) for $465,132. The grant period is October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027. Through the OVW grant program, Oakland County and CARE House of Oakland County, a victim services provider, will work in partnership to create an educational presentation to educate the public to prevent, deter, and identify violations of laws that prohibit cybercrime against individuals. Grant funding is being requested to purchase more "powerful" forensic equipment that will allow more efficient processing of evidence and decreased turnaround times and to provide specialized training for all individuals conducting undercover operations involving cybercrimes. Grant funding is also being requested for overtime to conduct undercover operations to apprehend individuals using the internet to victimize underage individuals. POLICY ANALYSIS Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation of this program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding. BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No Committee members can contact Michael Andrews, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at 248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional information. CONTACT Curtis Childs, Undersheriff Gaia Piir, Sheriff Fiscal Officer ITEM REVIEW TRACKING Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 4/24/2024 AGENDA DEADLINE: 04/24/2024 6:00 PM ATTACHMENTS 1. Grant Review Sign-Off 2. JustGrants - Grant Application Package 3. 24_03_14 Woodward Certification and Assurance Letter for Grant Application 4. FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program - Project Narrative 5. Budget Narrative 6. Memorandum of Understanding - OVW Grant 7. OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Local Law Enforcem.. 8. OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Local Law Enforcem.. COMMITTEE TRACKING 2024-04-16 Public Health & Safety - Recommend to Board 2024-04-24 Full Board - Adopt Motioned by: Commissioner Angela Powell Seconded by: Commissioner Robert Hoffman Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (15) No: None (0) Abstain: None (0) Absent: Ajay Raman, Michael Gingell, Yolanda Smith Charles, William Miller III (4) Passed GRANT REVIEW SIGN-OFF – Sheriff’s Office GRANT NAME: FY2024 Enforcement of Cybercrimes FUNDING AGENCY: United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVM) DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Jon Elges 248-858-4942 STATUS: Application (Greater than $50,000) DATE: 04/01/2024 Please be advised that the captioned grant materials have completed the internal grant review. Below are the returned comments. The Board of Commissioners’ liaison committee resolution and grant application package (which should include this sign- off and the grant application with related documentation) should be placed on the next agenda(s) of the appropriate Board of Commissioners’ committee(s) for grant acceptance by Board resolution. DEPARTMENT REVIEW Management and Budget: Approved – Sheryl Johnson (04/01/2024) Human Resources: Approved by Human Resources. No position impact. – Hailey Matthews (03/26/2024) Risk Management: Approved. No insurance requirements identified. – Robert Erlenbeck (03/27/2024) Corporation Counsel: Approved. CC conducted a legal review of the provided documents and found no unresolved legal issues. – Heather Lewis (04/01/2024)    Project Title OVW FY2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program: Oakland County Sheriff's Office Federal Estimated Funding (Federal Share) 465132.0 Total Estimated Funding 465132.0 Oakland County, MI Proposed Project Start Date 10/1/24 Applicant Estimated Funding (Non-Federal Share) 0.0 Proposed Project End Date 9/30/27 Program Income Estimated Funding 0.0 Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: B: County Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: —— Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: —— Other (specify): —— Standard Applicant Information Project Information Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.) Type Of Applicant Application POC Prefix Name —— Application POC First Name Katie Application POC Middle Name —— Application POC Last Name West Application POC Suffix Name —— Organizational Affiliation —— Title Supervisor - Sheriff Contracts and Accounts Email ID westca@oakgov.com Phone Number 248-452-2110 Fax Number —— ORINumber —— Is Application Subject to Review by State Under Executive Order 12372? b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review Is the Applicant Delinquent on Federal Debt? No Application Submitter Contact Information Executive Order and Delinquent Debt Information Name Form SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf Date Added 2/7/24 Name Form SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf Date Added 2/7/24 Name SF424_4_0-1234- MI_AllDistricts_byCounty_Oakla Date Added 2/7/24 Name SF424_4_0-1235- MI_AllDistricts_byCounty_Oakla Date Added 2/7/24 Name GrantApplication.xml Date Added 2/7/24 Load more Authorized Representative Prefix Name —— First Name David Middle Name T. Last Name Woodward Suffix Name —— Title Oakland County Commission Chairman Verify Le gal Name, Doing Business As, and Le gal Address Legal Name OAKLAND COUNTY OF Doing Business As SF424 Attachments (5) Authorized Representative Information OAKLAND, COUNTY OF UEI HZ4EUKDD7AB4 Street 1 1200 N TELEGRAPH RD DEPT 470 Street 2 City PONTIAC State MI Zip/Postal Code 48341 CongressionalDistrict 11 Country USA The legal name + Doing Business As (DBA) and legal address define a unique entity in the system as represented in its entity profile. The profile legal name and address is applicable to ALL applications and awards associated to this fiscal agent. 1. If this information is correct confirm/acknowledge to continue with completion of this application. I confirm this is the correct entity. Signer Name Katie West Certification Date / Time 02/07/2024 06:16 PM 2. If the information displayed does not accurately represent the legal entity applying for federal assistance: a. Contact your Entity Administrator. b. Contact the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to update the entity legal name/address. 3. If the above information is not the entity for which this application is being submitted, Withdraw/Delete this application. Please initiate a new application in Grants.gov with using the correct UEI/SAM profile. Legal Addess Certification Proposal Abstract Oakland County is in southeastern Michigan, just north of the City of Detroit, and is the second most populous county in Michigan, with a population of just under 1.3 million residents. Through the OVW grant program, Oakland County and CARE House of Oakland County, a victim services provider, will work in partnership to create an educational presentation that encompasses both partners' areas of expertise to cover the prevention, enforcement, and treatment of cybercrimes relating to sexual assault or abuse. The partners will also establish a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team within the first six months of the grant. The team will primarily focus on preventing, enforcing, and prosecuting these crimes. Its members will include school officials, school counselors, medical and mental health professionals specializing in victimization, school resource officers, the Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes Unit, and the local Prosecutor ’s Office. A joint education program designed to educate the youth about the dangers associated with the use of electronics and knowledge of how to avoid becoming a victim will include a single collaborative group presentation with CARE House, the Oakland County Prosecutor ’s Office, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The presentation will include education on offenses and penalties, online safety, identifying when someone is "grooming," and available services for unreported victims. Utilizing the collaborative presentation created by the group, a train-the-trainer approach for school counselors and school resource officers can expand the presentation's delivery to reach more individuals. The educational cybercrime presentation intends to educate the public to prevent, deter, and identify violations of laws that prohibit cybercrime against individuals. The number of individuals the information is presented to during a given period can be tracked, aligning with the grant's reporting periods. The increase in the volume and size of technology devices hinders turnaround time for cybercrime-related cases, creating a need for greater processing ability. Using grant funds to purchase more "powerful" forensic equipment will allow more efficient processing of evidence and decreased turnaround times. The speed at which the Computer Crimes Unit can provide evidence to the Prosecutor ’s Office directly impacts how quickly the prosecution of criminals occurs. If the Computer Crimes Unit can give evidence to the Prosecutor's Office faster, there is a greater chance of preventing further illegal acts. Prosecution can then allow the availability of additional services from Victims’ Rights to assist in the recovery of the victims. The anticipated outcome of purchasing new forensic equipment is decreased processing times for forensic Name FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program - Project Narrative.docx Category Proposal Narrative Created by Katie West Date Added 03/22/20 24 examinations, allowing for quicker prosecutions. Processing time will be measured by the number of forensic examinations completed within a given period, aligning with the grant's reporting periods. Oakland County is only investigating cybercrime cases that come in through a complaint. No agency in Oakland County is currently attempting to apprehend individuals by using the internet to solicit criminals attempting to assault underage individuals. This grant would allow a consistent undercover operation to apprehend the individuals using the internet to victimize underage individuals. OCSO CCU will conduct undercover operations to apprehend the individuals committing the crimes. The anticipated outcome of the undercover operations is an increase in successful apprehensions and prosecutions. The number of apprehensions related to the undercover operations can be measured over a given period, aligning with the grant's reporting periods. The grant will also provide specialized training for all individuals conducting undercover operations involving cybercrimes, including online child exploitation investigations and undercover online investigations training. Data Requested with Application Cyber Summary Data Sheet Pre-Award Risk Assessment Applicant Questionnaire Proposal Narrative  No documents have been uploaded for Pre-Agreement Cost Name Budget Narrative.docx Category Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (attachment) Created by Katie West Date Added 03/22/20 24 No documents have been uploaded for Non-Competitive Justification No documents have been uploaded for Indirect Cost Rate Agreement No documents have been uploaded for Consultant Rate Justification No documents have been uploaded for Financial Management Questionnaire No documents have been uploaded for Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation Budget and Associated Documentation Budget Summary Budget / Financial Attachments Pre-Agreement Cost Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative  Non-competitive Justification Indirect Cost Rate Agreement Consultant Rate Justification Financial Management Questionnaire (Including applicant disclosure of high-risk status) Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation No documents have been uploaded for Additional Attachments Budget and Associated Documentation Personnel:$0.00 Fringe Benefits:$0.00 Travel:$0.00 Equipment:$0.00 Supplies:$0.00 Construction:$0.00 SubAwards:$0.00 Procurement Contracts:$0.00 Other Costs:$0.00 Total Direct Costs:$0.00 Indirect Costs:$0.00 Total Project Costs:$0.00 Federal Funds:$0.00 Match Amount:$0.00 Program Income:$0.00 DOES THIS BUDGET CONTAIN CONFERENCE COSTS WHICH IS DEFINED BROADLY TO INCLUDE MEETINGS, RETREATS, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA, AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES?—— Additional Attachments Budget Category Total Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Other Supportive Documents Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Other Supportive Documents Upload The recommended files to upload are PDF, Microsoft Word and Excel. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Name Form SFLLL_2_0- V2.0.pdf Category LobbyingActivities Disclosure Created by —— Does the applicant have any current or recent awards or pending applications with OVW (as either a recipient or subrecipient), or any current federal awards or pending applications to do the same or similar work? No. The applicant has no current or recent OVW awards or applications and no current federal awards or pending applications to do the same or similar work. No documents have been uploaded for Additional Attachments Additional Application Components Additional Attachments Disclosures and Assurances Summary of Other Federal Funding DOJ Certified Standard Assurances DOJ Certified Standard Assurances OMB APPROVAL NUMBER 1121-0140 EXPIRES 05/31/2019 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CERTIFIED STANDARD ASSURANCES On behalf of the Applicant, and in support of this application for a grant or cooperative agreement, I certify under penalty of perjury to the U.S. Department of Justice ("Department"), that all of the following are true and correct: (1) I have the authority to make the following representations on behalf of myself and the Applicant. I understand that these representations will be relied upon as material in any Department decision to make an award to the Applicant based on its application. (2) I certify that the Applicant has the legal authority to apply for the federal assistance sought by the application, and that it has the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay any required non-federal share of project costs) to plan, manage, and complete the project described in the application properly. (3) I assure that, throughout the period of performance for the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application-- a. the Applicant will comply with all award requirements and all federal statutes and regulations applicable to the award; b. the Applicant will require all subrecipients to comply with all applicable award requirements and all applicable federal statutes and regulations; and c. the Applicant will maintain safeguards to address and prevent any organizational conflict of interest, and also to prohibit employees from using their positions in any manner that poses, or appears to pose, a personal or financial conflict of interest. (4) The Applicant understands that the federal statutes and regulations applicable to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application specifically include statutes and regulations pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination, and, in addition-- a. the Applicant understands that the applicable statutes pertaining to civil rights will include section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d); section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794); section 901 of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681); and section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. § 6102); b. the Applicant understands that the applicable statutes pertaining to nondiscrimination may include section 809(c) of Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U S C §10228(c));section 1407(e)of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U S C (34 U.S.C. § 10228(c)); section 1407(e) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C.§ 20110(e)); section 299A(b) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 (34 U.S.C. § 11182(b)); and that the grant condition set out at section 40002(b)(13) of the Violence Against Women Act (34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(13)), which will apply to all awards made by the Office on Violence Against Women, also may apply to an award made otherwise; c. the Applicant understands that it must require any subrecipient to comply with all such applicable statutes (and associated regulations); and d. on behalf of the Applicant, I make the specific assurances set out in 28 C.F.R. §§ 42.105 and 42.204. (5) The Applicant also understands that (in addition to any applicable program-specific regulations and to applicable federal regulations that pertain to civil rights and nondiscrimination) the federal regulations applicable to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application may include, but are not limited to, 2 C.F.R. Part 2800 (the DOJ "Part 200 Uniform Requirements") and 28 C.F.R. Parts 22 (confidentiality - research and statistical information), 23 (criminal intelligence systems), 38 (regarding faith-based or religious organizations participating in federal financial assistance programs), and 46 (human subjects protection). (6) I assure that the Applicant will assist the Department as necessary (and will require subrecipients and contractors to assist as necessary) with the Department's compliance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (54 U.S.C. § 306108), the Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974 (54 U.S.C. §§ 312501-312508), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. §§ 4321-4335), and 28 C.F.R. Parts 61 (NEPA) and 63 (floodplains and wetlands). (7) I assure that the Applicant will give the Department and the Government Accountability Office, through any authorized representative, access to, and opportunity to examine, all paper or electronic records related to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application. (8) If this application is for an award from the National Institute of Justice or the Bureau of Justice Statistics pursuant to which award funds may be made available (whether by the award directly or by any subaward at any tier) to an institution of higher education (as defined at 34 U.S.C. § 10251(a)(17)), I assure that, if any award funds actually are made available to such an institution, the Applicant will require that, throughout the period of performance-- a. each such institution comply with any requirements that are imposed on it by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and b. subject to par. a, each such institution comply with its own representations, if any, concerning academic freedom, freedom of inquiry and debate, research independence, and research integrity, at the institution, that are included in promotional materials, in official statements, in formal policies, in applications for grants (including this award application), for accreditation, or for licensing, or in submissions relating to such grants, accreditation, or licensing, or that otherwise are made or disseminated to students, to faculty, or to the general public. (9) I assure that, if the Applicant is a governmental entity, with respect to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application-- a. it will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§ 4601-4655), which govern the treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally-assisted programs; and b. it will comply with requirements of 5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1508 and 7324-7328, which limit certain political activities of State or local government employees whose principal Please Acknowledge Not Signed SignerID —— Signing Date / Time —— employment is in connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by federal assistance. (10) If the Applicant applies for and receives an award from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), I assure that as required by 34 U.S.C. § 10382(c)(11), it will, to the extent practicable and consistent with applicable law--including, but not limited to, the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act--seek, recruit, and hire qualified members of racial and ethnic minority groups and qualified women in order to further effective law enforcement by increasing their ranks within the sworn positions, as provided under 34 U.S.C. § 10382(c)(11). (11) If the Applicant applies for and receives a DOJ award under the STOP School Violence Act program, I assure as required by 34 U.S.C. § 10552(a)(3), that it will maintain and report such data, records, and information (programmatic and financial) as DOJ may reasonably require. I acknowledge that a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement (or concealment or omission of a material fact) in this certification, or in the application that it supports, may be the subject of criminal prosecution (including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and/or 1621, and/or 34 U.S.C. §§ 10271-10273), and also may subject me and the Applicant to civil penalties and administrative remedies for false claims or otherwise (including under 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3730 and 3801-3812). I also acknowledge that the Department's awards, including certifications provided in connection with such awards, are subject to review by the Department, including by its Office of the Inspector General. DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Law Enforcement and Community Policing U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS; LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY POLICING Applicants should refer to the regulaons and other requirements cited below to determine the cerficaon to which they are required to aest. Applicants should also review the instrucons for cerficaon included in the regulaons or other cited requirements before compleng this form. The cerficaons shall be treated as a material representaon of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the U.S. Department of Jusce (“Department”) determines to award the covered transacon, grant, or cooperave agreement. 1. LOBBYING As required by 31 U.S.C. § 1352, as implemented by 28 C.F.R. Part 69, the Applicant cerfies and assures (to the extent applicable) the following: (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Applicant, to any person for influencing or aempng to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connecon with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperave agreement, or the extension, connuaon, renewal, amendment, or modificaon of any Federal grant or cooperave agreement; (b) If the Applicant ’s request for Federal funds is in excess of $100,000, and any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or aempng to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connecon with this Federal grant or cooperave agreement, the Applicant shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Acvies” in accordance with its (and any DOJ awarding agency ’s) instrucons; and (c) The Applicant shall require that the language of this cerficaon be included in the award documents for all subgrants and procurement contracts (and their subcontracts) funded with Federal award funds and shall ensure that any cerficaons or lobbying disclosures required of recipients of such subgrants and procurement contracts (or their subcontractors) are made and filed in accordance with 31 U.S.C. § 1352. 2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS A. Pursuant to Department regulaons on nonprocurement debarment and suspension implemented at 2 C.F.R. Part 2867, and to other related requirements, the Applicant cerfies, with respect to prospecve parcipants in a primary er “covered transacon,” as defined at 2 C.F.R. § 2867.20(a), that neither it nor any of its principals-- (a) is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transacons by any Federal department or agency; (b) has within a three-year period preceding this applicaon been convicted of a felony criminal violaon under any Federal law, or been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against it for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connecon with obtaining, aempng to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, tribal, or local) transacon or private agreement or transacon; violaon of Federal or State antrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, the, forgery, bribery, falsificaon or destrucon of records making false statements tax evasion or receiving stolen property making false claims or records, making false statements, tax evasion or receiving stolen property, making false claims, or obstrucon of jusce, or commission of any offense indicang a lack of business integrity or business honesty that seriously and directly affects its (or its principals’) present responsibility; (c) is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental enty (Federal, State, tribal, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (b) of this cerficaon; and/or (d) has within a three-year period preceding this applicaon had one or more public transacons (Federal, State, tribal, or local) terminated for cause or default. B. Where the Applicant is unable to cerfy to any of the statements in this cerficaon, it shall aach an explanaon to this applicaon. Where the Applicant or any of its principals was convicted, within a three- year period preceding this applicaon, of a felony criminal violaon under any Federal law, the Applicant also must disclose such felony criminal convicon in wring to the Department (for OJP Applicants, to OJP at Ojpcompliancereporng@usdoj.gov; for OVW Applicants, to OVW at OVW.GFMD@usdoj.gov; or for COPS Applicants, to COPS at AskCOPSRC@usdoj.gov), unless such disclosure has already been made. 3. FEDERAL TAXES A. If the Applicant is a corporaon, it cerfies either that (1) the corporaon has no unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrave remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, that is not being paid in a mely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecng the tax liability, or (2) the corporaon has provided wrien noce of such an unpaid tax liability (or liabilies) to the Department (for OJP Applicants, to OJP at Ojpcompliancereporng@usdoj.gov; for OVW Applicants, to OVW at OVW.GFMD@usdoj.gov; or for COPS Applicants, to COPS at AskCOPSRC@usdoj.gov). B. Where the Applicant is unable to cerfy to any of the statements in this cerficaon, it shall aach an explanaon to this applicaon. 4. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as implemented at 28 C.F.R. Part 83, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 28 C.F.R. §§ 83.620 and 83.650: A. The Applicant cerfies and assures that it will, or will connue to, provide a drug-free workplace by-- (a) Publishing a statement nofying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribuon, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in its workplace and specifying the acons that will be taken against employees for violaon of such prohibion; (b) Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to inform employees about-- (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The Applicant ’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitaon, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penales that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violaons occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the award be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Nofying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condion of employment under the award, the employee will-- (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Nofy the employer in wring of the employee’s convicon for a violaon of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days aer such convicon; (e) Nofying the Department, in wring, within 10 calendar days aer receiving noce under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual noce of such convicon. Employers of convicted employees must provide noce, including posion tle of any such convicted employee to the Department, as follows: For COPS award recipients - COPS Office, 145 N Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20530; For OJP and OVW award recipients - U.S. Department of Jusce, Office of Jusce Programs, ATTN: Control Desk, 810 7th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20531. Noce shall include the idenficaon number(s) of each affected award; (f) Taking one of the following acons, within 30 calendar days of receiving noce under subparagraph (d) (2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (1) Taking appropriate personnel acon against such an employee, up to and including terminaon, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitaon Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to parcipate sasfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitaon program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; and (g) Making a good faith effort to connue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementaon of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f). 5. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED UNDER DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAMS (“SAFE POLICING CERTIFICATION”) If this applicaon is for a discreonary award pursuant to which award funds may be made available (whether by the award directly or by any subaward at any er) to a State, local, college, or university law enforcement agency, the Applicant cerfies that any such law enforcement agency to which funds will be made available has been cerfied by an approved independent credenaling body or has started the cerficaon process. To become cerfied, a law enforcement agency must meet two mandatory condions: (a) the agency’s use of force policies adhere to all applicable federal, State, and local laws; and (b) the agency’s use of force policies prohibit chokeholds except in situaons where use of deadly force is allowed by law. For detailed informaon on this cerficaon requirement, see https://cops.usdoj.gov/SafePolicingEO . The Applicant acknowledges that compliance with this safe policing cerficaon requirement does not ensure compliance with federal, state, or local law, and that such cerficaon shall not constute a defense in any federal lawsuit. Nothing in the safe policing cerficaon process or safe policing requirement is intended to be (or may be) used by third pares to create liability by or against the United States or any of Please Acknowledge Not Certified SignerID —— Signing Date / Time —— Other Disclosures and Assurances its officials, officers, agents or employees under any federal law. Neither the safe policing cerficaon process nor the safe policing cerficaon requirement is intended to (or does) confer any right on any third-person or enty seeking relief against the United States or any officer or employee thereof. No person or enty is intended to be (or is) a third-party beneficiary of the safe policing cerficaon process, or, with respect to the safe policing cerficaon requirement, such a beneficiary for purposes of any civil, criminal, or administrave acon. 6. COORDINATION REQUIRED UNDER PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAMS As required by the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Act of 1994, at 34 U.S.C. § 10382(c) (5), if this applicaon is for a COPS award, the Applicant cerfies that there has been appropriate coordinaon with all agencies that may be affected by its award. Affected agencies may include, among others, Offices of the United States Aorneys; State, local, or tribal prosecutors; or correconal agencies. I acknowledge that a materially false, ficous, or fraudulent statement (or concealment or omission of a material fact) in this cerficaon, or in the applicaon that it supports, may be the subject of criminal prosecuon (including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and/or 1621, and/or 34 U.S.C. §§ 10271-10273), and also may subject me and the Applicant to civil penales and administrave remedies for false claims or otherwise (including under 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3730 and 3801-3812). I also acknowledge that the Department ’s awards, including cerficaons provided in connecon with such awards, are subject to review by the Department, including by its Office of the Inspector General. Applicant Disclosure and Justification - DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) No documents have been uploaded for Other Disclosures and Assurances Please Acknowledge Not Signed SignerID —— Signing Date / Time —— Declaration and Certification to the U.S. Department of Justice as to this Application Submission By [taking this action], I -- 1. Declare the following to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under penalty of perjury: (1) I have authority to make this declaration and certification on behalf of the applicant; (2) I have conducted or there was conducted (including by the applicant’s legal counsel as appropriate, and made available to me) a diligent review of all requirements pertinent to and all matters encompassed by this declaration and certification. 2. Certify to DOJ, under penalty of perjury, on behalf of myself and the applicant, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the following are true as of the date of this application submission: (1) I have reviewed this application and all supporting materials submitted in connection therewith (including anything submitted in support of this application by any person on behalf of the applicant before or at the time of the application submission and any materials that accompany this declaration and certification); (2) The information in this application and in all supporting materials is accurate, true, and complete information as of the date of this request; and (3) I have the authority to submit this application on behalf of the applicant. 3. Declare the following to DOJ, under penalty of perjury, on behalf of myself and the applicant: (1) I understand that, in taking (or not taking) any action pursuant to this declaration and certification, DOJ will rely upon this declaration and certification as a material representation; and (2) I understand that any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent information or statement in this declaration and certification (or concealment or omission of a material fact as to either) may be the subject of criminal prosecution (including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and/or 1621, and/or 34 U.S.C. §§ 10271-10273), and also may subject me and the applicant to civil penalties and administrative remedies under the federal False Claims Act (including under 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729- 3730 and/or §§ 3801-3812) or otherwise. No documents have been uploaded for Other Not Certified Other David T. Woodward, Chairman (248) 858-0100 | woodwardd@oakgov.com 1200 North Telegraph Road | Pontiac, MI 48341 | Fax (248) 858-1572 | OakGov.com/BOC Director Office on Violence Against Women United States Department of Justice 145 N. Street, NE Suite 10 W.121 Washington, DC 20530 Re: The Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program Certification and Assurances Dear OVW Director: As Chief Executive Officer of Oakland County, Michigan I submit this letter to certify and provide assurances to the following requirements under 34 U.S.C. §30107(c) for an application submitted under the Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program. I certify that: • Federal funds made available under the Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program will not be used to supplant State, Tribal, or local funds, but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of Federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities; • the programs to be funded by the grant meet all the requirements of 34 U.S.C. §30107; • all the information contained in the application is correct; • there has been appropriate coordination with affected agencies; • Oakland County will comply with all provisions of 34 U.S.C. § 30107 and all other applicable Federal laws; • Oakland County has in effect criminal laws which prohibit cybercrimes against individuals; • any equipment described in purpose area 34 U.S.C. § 30107(d)(8) purchased using grant funds awarded under the Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program will be used primarily for investigations and forensic analysis of evidence in matters involving cybercrimes against individuals. I assure that: • not later than 30 days before the application (or any amendment to the application) was submitted, the application (or amendment) was submitted for review to the governing body of Oakland County; • before the application (or any amendment to the application) was submitted, the application (or amendment) was made public and an opportunity to comment on the application (or amendment) was provided to citizens, to neighborhood or community-based organizations, and to victim service providers, to the extent applicable law or established procedure makes such an opportunity available; 1200 North Telegraph Road | Pontiac, MI 48341 | Fax (248) 858-1572 | OakGov.com/BOC • for each fiscal year covered by an application, Oakland County shall maintain and report such data, records, and information (programmatic and financial) as the Office on Violence Against Women may reasonably require. Sincerely, David Woodward Board of Commissioner Chair, Oakland County Michigan Proposal Narrative 1 | P a g e FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Purpose of the Proposal 1. Describe the service area(s), including the geographic location, size, and demographics in the jurisdiction(s) or state. Oakland County is in southeastern Michigan, just north of the City of Detroit, and is the second most populous county in Michigan. Based on the 2020 U.S. census data, Oakland County, Michigan's population is 1,274,395. 74.6% of the population is White, 13.9% Black or African American, 8.6% Asian, .3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4% two or more races and 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 70.4% white alone (not Hispanic or Latino). 61.5% of the population is between the ages of 19-64, 18.5% is 65 and over, and 20% is 18 years and under. For 2018-2022, there are 524,762 households, and the average household size is 2.4. The median household income is $92,620, and 8.2% of the population lives in poverty. 95.7% of households have a computer, and 92.6% have a broadband internet subscription. 2. Describe the communities in the service area, including but not limited to: traditionally underserved populations, such as communities of color, people with disabilities, people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, persons with limited English proficiency, older adults, and LGBTQ+ communities. Oakland County, Michigan, is comprised of 62 cities, villages, and townships. The demographics vary across these communities and include traditionally underserved populations, such as communities of color. Proposal Narrative 2 | P a g e 3. Describe the community's challenge or need and connect it to the selected purpose area. Include relevant statistics, if available, to support the challenge and/or need identified. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes Unit (OCSO CCU) serves Oakland County and other agencies, such as the federal government, who request assistance. Over the last five years, the OCSO CCU has assisted over 200 agencies with cybercrime investigations. In addition, the number of forensic examinations performed each year by the OCSO CCU in the last five years has doubled, from 630 devices in 2019 to 1,249 devices in 2023. The number of times per year that the OCSO CCU has assisted other agencies has more than doubled over the last five years, from approximately 210 assists in 2019 to 466 assists in 2023. The CCU has assisted with search warrants, search warrant returns, and presentations to varying schools and groups. The ever-increasing use of technology in all aspects of our lives has significantly increased the number of requests the CCU has received for agency assistance and forensic exams. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, from 2019 to 2021, there was a 97% increase in reported enticement cases, of which 78% were reported to be female. Safehome.org reports that 7.5 million people experience cyberstalking each year, and 80% of stalking victims are tracked using technology. The OCSO CCU has experienced a steady increase of approximately 25% each year in cases involving a form of stalking/harassment using electronic devices. Proposal Narrative 3 | P a g e 4. Describe current efforts to address the intersection of gender-based violence and technology-facilitated abuse/cybercrimes against individuals, as well as the disproportionate impact on women, girls, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Due to the increased caseload over the past several years, much of the current effort has been directed at cybercrime investigations. With so much time devoted to investigations, this hasn't allowed for a proactive approach, including educational efforts for youth or direct connections/partnerships with victim service providers. A partnership with CARE House, a nonprofit victim services agency in Oakland County, will allow for a joint education program designed to further educate the younger generations about the dangers associated with using electronics and knowledge of how to avoid becoming a victim. The partnership with CARE House will also assist unreported victims by directing them to the resources available, thus allowing victims to begin the healing process. 5. Identify gaps in available services, resources, and knowledge and explain how the proposed project will complement and not duplicate existing efforts. Oakland County does not have coordinated efforts to present or create a standard format to educate youth on the dangers of using electronics and how to avoid becoming a victim. There are limited individual efforts by different agencies or nonprofits who provide presentations, but the focus is on their area of expertise. Schools usually only opt to have one agency or nonprofit present, given the effort needed to organize the presentation. By making a single collaborative group presentation with CARE House, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, including all areas of knowledge on prevention and care, we will reach more individuals to prevent future or help current victims. The increase in volume and size of technology devices is hindering turnaround time for cybercrime-related cases, which has created a need for greater processing ability. Proposal Narrative 4 | P a g e Purchasing more "powerful" forensic equipment will allow for more efficient processing and decreased turnaround times. The speed at which the Computer Crimes Unit can provide evidence to the Prosecutor’s Office directly impacts how quickly the prosecution of criminals occurs. If the Computer Crimes Unit can provide evidence to the Prosecutor's Office faster there is a greater chance of preventing further illegal acts. Prosecution can then allow the availability of additional services from Victims’ Rights to assist in the recovery of the victims. Oakland County is only investigating cybercrime cases that come in through a complaint. No agency in Oakland County is currently attempting to apprehend individuals by using the internet to solicit criminals attempting to assault underage individuals. This grant would allow a consistent undercover operation to apprehend the individuals using the internet to victimize underage individuals. What Will Be Done (45 points) 1. Describe how the applicant proposes to address the purpose area(s) identified for the project. Note: Cybercrimes Enforcement Program grantees must implement purpose area(s) 1 and/or 2; applicants may choose to address additional purpose areas. The proposed grant program will address five purpose areas identified in the solicitation, including Purpose Areas #1, #4, #5, #6, and #8. Purpose Area #1: Training for State, Tribal, or local law enforcement personnel. The training section of the grant budget includes the mandatory Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) training and multiple training courses for the Computer Crimes Unit (CCU). In the first year of the grant, the CCU has identified specialized training for all individuals conducting undercover operations involving cybercrimes, including online child exploitation investigations and undercover online investigations training. Proposal Narrative 5 | P a g e Laws relating to conducting online undercover operations may change and require further training; mental health awareness training for individuals involved in cybercrime undercover operations is also a critical training area. Purpose Area #4: Assistance to State, Tribal, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing laws prohibiting cybercrimes against individuals, including expenses incurred in performing enforcement operations, such as overtime payments. Enforcement operations, utilizing existing personnel on overtime, will be done consistently utilizing undercover online operations to apprehend individuals either grooming or attempting to have relations with underage individuals. Purpose Area #5: Assistance to State, Trial, or local law enforcement agencies in educating the public to prevent, deter, and identify violations of laws that prohibit cybercrimes against individuals. A joint education program designed to educate the youth of the dangers associated with the use of electronics and knowledge of how to avoid becoming a victim will include a single collaborative group presentation with CARE House, a victim services provider in Oakland County, Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The presentation will include education on offenses and penalties, online safety, identifying when someone is "grooming," and available services for unreported victims. Utilizing the collaborative presentation created by the group, a train-the-trainer approach for school counselors and school resource officers can expand the presentation's delivery to reach more individuals. Purpose Area #6: Assistance to State, Tribal, or local law enforcement agencies to support the placement of victim assistants to serve as liaisons between victims of cybercrimes against individuals and personnel of law enforcement agencies. Proposal Narrative 6 | P a g e As part of the implementation of this grant program, the Sheriff’s Office will form a partnership with CARE House, a victim services provider for Oakland County, to provide better coordination of assistance programs to victims of cybercrimes, referring them to the proper medical or mental health staff to begin the healing process. Purchase Area # 8: Assistance to State, Tribal, or local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in acquiring computers, computer equipment, and other equipment necessary to conduct investigations and forensic analysis of evidence in matters involving cybercrimes against individuals, including expenses incurred in the training, maintenance, or acquisition of technical updates necessary for the use of such equipment for the duration of a reasonable period of use of such equipment. Obtaining updated forensic equipment with grant funding will allow faster electronic evidence processing, resulting in speedier prosecution and preventing the suspect from committing additional acts against existing or new victims. 2. If applicable, describe how the applicant will address the OVW priority area to advance equity and Tribal sovereignty. Not applicable 3. Describe how the proposed project will address the challenge or gap identified in the Purpose of the Proposal section above. By creating a single collaborative group presentation with CARE House, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, we can provide a comprehensive cybercrime education program to more individuals. This collaborative presentation addresses the gap of having a standard format to educate youth on the dangers associated with using electronics and how to avoid becoming a victim. The collaborative presentation will not focus on a single area of expertise. Proposal Narrative 7 | P a g e Instead, the presentation will encompass perspectives from local law enforcement, prosecution, victim services, and school representatives. The Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team, whose primary focus is preventing, enforcing, and prosecuting these crimes, will review the cooperative education program and presentation annually. Utilizing the collaborative presentation created by the group, a train-the-trainer approach for school counselors and school resource officers allows for expanded delivery of the presentation, reaching more individuals. Purchasing more "powerful" forensic equipment with grant funding allows for more efficient processing and decreased turnaround times. The speed at which the Computer Crimes Unit can provide evidence to the Prosecutor's Office directly impacts how quickly criminals are prosecuted. If the Computer Crimes Unit can provide evidence to the Prosecutor's Office faster, there is a greater chance of preventing further illegal acts. Prosecution allows the availability of additional services from Victims' Rights to assist in the recovery of the victims. This grant would also allow a consistent undercover operation to apprehend the individuals using the internet to victimize underage individuals. Oakland County is only investigating cybercrime cases that come in through a complaint. 4. Describe how the proposed project addresses the intersection of gender-based violence and technology-facilitated abuse/cybercrimes against individuals. Given the high rates of online abuse for women and girls and LGBTQ+ individuals, a cornerstone of the Cybercrimes Enforcement Program is to address this intersection. The educational program and presentation will address the intersection of gender-based violence and technology-facilitated abuse/cybercrimes against individuals by providing education on what constitutes abuse and the possible penalties for those abuses. The program will also discuss how to identify and prevent those abuses. Given the high rates of online abuse for women and children, those topic areas will be a large area of focus for the presentations. Proposal Narrative 8 | P a g e 5. Describe the goals and objectives for the proposed project and the specific, measurable outcomes to be achieved as a result. Within six months of the award, the goal will be to establish a coordinated, open line of communication about the best way to combat the increasing occurrence of cybercrimes by establishing a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team. This multidisciplinary team will focus on preventing, enforcing, and prosecuting these crimes. OCSO CCU will conduct undercover operations to apprehend the individuals committing the crimes. The anticipated outcome of the undercover operations is an increase in successful apprehensions and prosecutions. The number of apprehensions related to the undercover operations can be measured over a given period, aligning with the grant's reporting periods. The anticipated outcome of purchasing new forensic equipment is decreased processing times for forensic examinations, allowing for quicker prosecutions. Processing time will be measured by the number of forensic examinations completed within a given period, aligning with the grant's reporting periods. Another goal of this grant program is to educate the public to prevent, deter, and identify violations of laws that prohibit cybercrimes against individuals. The number of individuals the information is presented to during a given period can be tracked, aligning with the grant's reporting periods. 6. List tangible products, if any (e.g., a brochure, training curriculum, policy, video), that will be created under the project. Multiple presentations, based on the recipients' age, will be created with input from all members of the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team to educate youth on the dangers associated with the use of electronics and how to avoid becoming a victim; these resources will also be available online. Proposal Narrative 9 | P a g e With the presentations, a train-the-trainer approach to teach various individuals, such as school resource officers and school liaisons, how to present the information, allows the material to reach a wider audience. 7. Describe the role and activities of the project partner(s), including the Required Victim Service Provider Partner, and how the partner(s) will contribute to the overall success of the project. The victim service provider partner, CARE House, will play an integral role in co-creating the educational presentations related to cybercrimes. Not only will the presentations address internet safety, crimes relating to the internet, and consequences, but also what can be done if you are a victim or know someone who is a victim of cybercrimes. CARE House can discuss/define who a victim is by providing examples, discuss who kids can contact if they are a victim or know someone who is, and they can also discuss what resources are available to them. Additionally, CARE House will handle all follow-up for victim referrals so victims can receive mental health or medical services. CARE House currently conducts forensic interviews of underage victims and will provide this service to any victims identified through this grant program. The OCSO CCU will also work with the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to create educational presentations, as they can provide important information on laws related to cybercrimes and the consequences of these crimes. With the ever-increasing use of technology in every aspect of our lives, it's essential for kids to understand what may seem like a simple joke or prank can be a crime with severe consequences. Proposal Narrative 10 | P a g e The CCU also works closely with the Prosecutor's Office on investigations/prosecutions; the purchase of new forensic equipment should assist with expediting prosecution related to cybercrimes, thus preventing further victimization. The OCSO CCU will also coordinate with the OCSO Fugitive Apprehension Team and Special Investigations Unit to conduct bimonthly undercover online predator apprehension operations. These enforcement efforts can potentially catch internet predators sooner and prevent further victimization. 8. Describe the plan to establish or continue a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team in response to cybercrimes against individuals, including who the potential members are and how the team will contribute to the overall success of the project and long-term benefit to the applicant’s community. As part of the preparation for this grant opportunity, the Sheriff’s Office has already confirmed participation with representatives from the Prosecutor’s Office, Oakland Schools, and a victim service provider – CARE House, for the establishment of a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team to assess and improve responses to cybercrimes against individuals. The multidisciplinary team's primary focus is preventing, enforcing, and prosecuting these crimes. This team will meet within the first two months of receiving the grant award and meet at a minimum on a bi-annual basis. As a secondary focus, the team will provide input on the standardized education program on cybercrimes and update based on the ever-changing landscape of these crimes. The team's members will include school officials, school counselors, medical and mental health professionals specializing in victimization, school resource officers, the Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes Unit, and the local Prosecutor's Office. Proposal Narrative 11 | P a g e 9. Describe how the proposed project will address the unique needs of the traditionally underserved populations identified in the Purpose of the Proposal section above. By providing a train-the-trainer approach with the educational presentations, the program will reach much further and provide training that may have yet to occur due to the financial restrictions that local school systems face. The program will provide continued support and access to materials, allowing more individuals (potential victims) to be reached. The train-the- trainer approach further educates current staff about the ever-changing cybercrimes students face by utilizing the existing staff and not requiring additional spending. The program, including support material, will be offered to anyone who requests or inquiries about it. 10. Describe how the proposed project will improve accessibility for people with disabilities and people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. A standardized cybercrime education program allows for the use of close captioning or translation. The program will also allow the presentations to be broadcast or recorded, making the material accessible to everyone. 11. Describe how the proposed project will improve accessibility for people with limited English proficiency. The educational program can be translated into various languages, making the presentation available to all individuals who need access. Proposal Narrative 12 | P a g e 12. Describe how survivors and other people with relevant lived experiences have helped formulate and/or will be involved in shaping and implementing the project. Involving people with lived experience is a way to ensure that an approach is informed by people who have direct experience with the issues the approach is trying to alleviate. An example of involving people with lived experience is asking survivors who have obtained protection orders to help develop a brochure explaining the steps for requesting a protection order. For more information about engaging people with lived experience, see this brief from the Department of Health and Human Services. Our victim services provider, CARE House, assists victims daily and has built relationships with survivors. They are uniquely qualified to share the stories of survivors (keeping the survivors’ anonymity) and their real-life experiences by including this as part of the educational presentation. These experiences will be invaluable in creating a presentation to educate on the tactics used to find and condition the victims. Who Will Implement the Proposal (15 points) 1. Identify the key people and organizations, including project partners involved in the proposed project. Jon Elges, Detective Sergeant of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Computer Crimes Unit Wendy Reyes, Lieutenant of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office who is the Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Liaison Lauren Benninger, Assistant Prosecutor of the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, assigned as the CSC, CSAM, and CSAA prosecutor. Proposal Narrative 13 | P a g e Tricia Shuster, CARE House of Oakland County (victim services provider), Vice President of Programs Patricia Chinn, Oakland Schools, Supervisor School Culture and Climate 2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the applicant and project partner(s) in relation to the project activities and how they will work with the CCR team. Jon Elges, Detective Sergeant of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Computer Crimes Unit (CCU), will be the grant manager for this project. He will work with the Deputies in his unit and the Fugitive Apprehension Team and coordinate the special operations with the assistance of federal partners to apprehend criminals who use the internet to target vulnerable individuals. Sergeant Elges will also coordinate the specialized training for the CCU staff to enhance the effectiveness of undercover online operations. Sergeant Elges will coordinate with the partner at CARE House to develop a training presentation designed to educate on the offenses, prevention, and resources available for cybercrime victims. Billie Ragland, Director of Community Education, CARE House of Oakland County, will be responsible for developing the educational presentation that involves stories of survivors and resources available for victims, such as medical and mental health availability. Billie Ragland will work directly with Sergeant Elges to develop the educational presentation and any follow- up-related matters involving medical and mental health services for victims. Billie Ragland will be responsible for any needed training for CARE House staff to enact any part of the program. Both Sergeant Elges and Billie Ragland will be responsible for meeting with the CCR to alter any program areas that have changed, such as laws or new health services available. Proposal Narrative 14 | P a g e The makeup of the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team will include Sergeant Elges, Billie Ragland, school officials including school counselors, medical and mental health professionals specializing in victimization, school resource officers, the Sheriff's Office Computer Crimes Unit, and the local Prosecutor's Office. The multidisciplinary team's primary focus is preventing, enforcing, and prosecuting these crimes. This team will meet within the first two months of receiving the grant award and meet at a minimum on a bi-annual basis. As a secondary focus, the team will provide input on the standardized education program on cybercrimes and update based on the ever-changing landscape of these crimes. Both Sergeant Elges and Billie Ragland will be responsible for meeting with the CCR to alter any program areas that have changed, such as laws or new health services available. 3. Demonstrate that the people and organizations identified have the capacity to address the stated need and can successfully implement the proposed project activities. CARE House of Oakland County is the sole children’s advocacy center in Oakland County. CARE House currently has a budget of approximately 5.1 million dollars to accommodate the entire population of Oakland County. CARE House has programs that include court-appointed child advocacy, canine advocacy, intervention and treatment, prevention training, and family resilience programs. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office employs over 1,300 employees in various divisions and units. The Computer Crimes Unit currently performs over 1,200 forensic examinations per year for over 200 different agencies and units. In addition to the forensic examinations, the Computer Crimes Units performs over 400 agency assists, including presentations to schools and charitable organizations, execution of search warrants, suspect apprehension, and data recovery. Proposal Narrative 15 | P a g e The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office additionally has a Fugitive Apprehension Team that specializes in high-risk arrests and surveillance and conducts undercover operations. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office and Prosecuting Attorney work together seamlessly to apprehend and prosecute individuals committing cybercrimes with the current resources available. This grant program will allow them to expand on the work already being done. Oakland County also has vast experience managing federal grants, reporting over 85 million dollars in federal expenditures in Fiscal Year 2022. A. Personnel Position Computation Cost Lieutenant (Overtime) Year 1 $84.17 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 1 employee $4,041 Sergeant (Overtime) Year 1 $81.74 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 7 employees $27,465 Deputy II (Overtime) Year 1 $64.43 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 11 employees $34,020 Dispatch Specialist (Overtime) Year 1 $52.34 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 1 employee $2,513 Lieutenant (Overtime) Year 2 $86.69 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 1 employee $4,162 Sergeant (Overtime) Year 2 $84.19 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 7 employees $28,288 Deputy II (Overtime) Year 2 $66.36 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 11 employees $35,039 Dispatch Specialist (Overtime) Year 2 $53.91 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 1 employee $2,588 Lieutenant (Overtime) Year 3 $89.29 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 1 employee $4,286 Sergeant (Overtime) Year 3 $86.72 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 7 employees $29,138 Deputy II (Overtime) Year 3 $68.35 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 11 employees $36,089 Dispatch Specialist (Overtime) Year 3 $55.53 x 8 hours x 6 operations x 1 employee $2,666 Personnel Narrative: Sheriff’s Office employees including a Lieutenant, Sergeants, Deputies, and a Dispatch Specialist will conduct on average 6 undercover operations per year to apprehend individuals using the internet to victimize children/minors. Different pay rates have been included based on the grant fiscal year. The undercover operations will be carried out on an overtime basis and supplement the staff’s current workload. Total Personnel: $210,295 B. Fringe Benefits Position Computation Cost Overtime – Special Operations 31.9% x $210,295 $67,085 Fringe Benefits Narrative: Fringe benefits for overtime are 31.9% of salary – of which 76% is allocated to retirement and 24% to FICA. The total overtime cost over the life of the grant is $210,295 as outlined under Personnel. Total Fringe Benefits: $67,085 C. Travel/Training Purpose of Travel Location Item Computation Cost OVW-Mandated TBD TBD 4 staff $14,000 Training Advanced Techniques in Online Child Exploitation Invest. Training, Year 1 Online Registration 6 staff x $225/each $1,350 Undercover Online Investigations Training 2-day training, Year 1 TBD Registration 6 staff x $225/each $1,350 TBD Airfare 6 staff x $500/each $3,000 TBD Per Diem 6 staff x $79/day x 3 days $1,422 TBD Hotel 6 staff x $200/night x 2 nights $2,400 TBD Other $100/each $600 (parking, baggage, ground transportation, etc.) Year 2 Training TBD $12,000 Year 3 Training TBD $12,000 Travel/Training Narrative: According to the requirements in the solicitation for this program, $14,000 out of the total $20,000 in OVW mandated technical assistance and training funds has been allocated to cover the travel cost for 4 staff. $6,000 has been allocated for partner travel (2 staff members) for the OVW mandated technical assistance and training and can be found in Section G of this form. The exact locations of the training are currently unknown. However, travel estimates have been made using our travel policy as well as GSA rates for per diem and lodging. Cybercrimes training (Advanced Techniques in Online Exploitation Investigations and Undercover Online Investigations Training) have been included in the training budget for all personnel in the Computer Crimes Unit. A training budget has also been included or Year 2 and Year 3 of the grant, but the actual cybercrime training courses will need to be identified closer to that period; the budget for these years is slightly higher than Year 1 to allow for differences such as number of days, location, registration cost, etc. Total Travel/Training: $47,522 D. Supplies Supply Items ComputationQuantity Unit Cost Cost Disk Drives 1 $2,400 $2,400 Supply Narrative: Disk drives are included in the supply budget to cover the long-term storage of all electronic evidence collected during the undercover operations. Under Michigan Law all case evidence relating to felony offenses is required to be retained until the Incident file is closed and there are no open warrants PLUS: 20 years. Total Supplies: $2,400 E. Equipment Equipment Items ComputationQuantity Unit Cost Cost Forensic Laptop 5 $5,300 $26,500 Forensic Desktop 1 $4,700 $4,700 Equipment Narrative: $26,500 out of the total $31,200 included in the equipment budget is to cover forensic laptops for the Detectives in the Computer Crimes Unit. The forensic laptops will be utilized in all areas of the solicitation. A high-end laptop is required to allow it to be utilized during the forensic processing of any evidence recovered; the laptops can also be used during presentations and undercover operations. $4,700 of the total equipment will be utilized to upgrade existing forensic machines allowing for faster processing of larger electronics, resulting in faster prosecutions. Total Equipment: $31,200 F. Other Equipment Items ComputationQuantity Unit Cost Cost Translation Services $1,000 Other Narrative: Educational programs regarding cybercrimes will be created and recorded and should include close captioning and/or translation to make them accessible to all individuals. Total Other: $1,000 G. Subaward (Subgrant) Subrecipient Name Computation Cost Oakland County CARE House OVW-Mandated TBD; cost for 2 staff members $6,000 Training Staff Overtime (Presentations) Year 1 20 presentations;3 hr./each @ $22.50/hr. $1,350 Staff Fringe Benefits (Presentations) Year 1 25% of overtime salary $337.50 Supervisor Overtime (Presentations) Year 1 $210.00 Supervisor Fringe Benefits (Presentations) Year 1 25% of overtime salary $52.50 Staff Overtime (Presentations) Year 2 20 presentations;3 hr./each @ $22.50/hr. $1,350 Staff Fringe Benefits (Presentations) Year 2 25% of overtime salary $337.50 Supervisor Overtime (Presentations) Year 2 $210.00 Supervisor Fringe Benefits (Presentations) Year 2 25% of overtime salary $52.50 Staff Overtime (Presentations) Year 2 20 presentations;3 hr./each @ $22.50/hr. $1,350 Staff Fringe Benefits (Presentations) Year 2 25% of overtime salary $337.50 Supervisor Overtime (Presentations) Year 2 $210.00 Supervisor Fringe Benefits (Presentations) Year 2 25% of overtime salary $52.50 Staff Overtime (Train-the-Trainer) Year 1 56 train-the-trainer;3 hr./each x 2 staff @ $22.50/hr. $7,560 Staff Fringe Benefits (Train-the-Trainer) Year 1 25% of overtime salary $1,890 Supervisor Overtime (Train-the-Trainer) Year 1 $1,176 Supervisor Fringe Benefits (Train-the-Trainer) Year 1 25% of overtime salary $294.00 Staff Overtime (Train-the-Trainer) Year 2 56 train-the-trainer;3 hr./each x 2 staff @ $22.50/hr. $7,560 Staff Fringe Benefits (Train-the-Trainer) Year 2 25% of overtime salary $1,890 Supervisor Overtime (Train-the-Trainer) Year 2 $1,176 Supervisor Fringe Benefits (Train-the-Trainer) Year 2 25% of overtime salary $294.00 Staff Overtime (Train-the-Trainer) Year 3 56 train-the-trainer;3 hr./each x 2 staff @ $22.50/hr. $7,560 Staff Fringe Benefits (Train-the-Trainer) Year 3 25% of overtime salary $1,890 Supervisor Overtime (Train-the-Trainer) Year 3 $1,176 Supervisor Fringe Benefits (Train-the-Trainer) Year 3 25% of overtime salary $294.00 Mileage (Year 1) 300 miles/month @ $.65/mile for 2 staff $4,680 Subaward (Subgrant) continued: Subrecipient Name Computation Cost Oakland County CARE House Mileage (Year 2) 300 miles/month @ $.65/mile for 2 staff $4,680 Mileage (Year 3) 300 miles/month @ $.65/mile for 2 staff $4,680 Curriculum License (Child Safety Matters K-5) Year 1 $1,500 Curriculum License (Teen Safety Matters 6-8) Year 1 $750.00 Curriculum License (Teen Safety Matters 9-12) Year 1 $750.00 Curriculum License (After School Safety Matters) Year 1 $1,500 60 sub accounts – Year 1 $9,000 Curriculum License (Child Safety Matters K-5) Year 2 $1,500 Curriculum License (Teen Safety Matters 6-8) Year 2 $750.00 Curriculum License (Teen Safety Matters 9-12) Year 2 $750.00 Curriculum License (After School Safety Matters) Year 2 $1,500 60 sub accounts – Year 2 $9,000 Curriculum License (Child Safety Matters K-5) Year 3 $1,500 Curriculum License (Teen Safety Matters 6-8) Year 3 $750.00 Curriculum License (Teen Safety Matters 9-12) Year 3 $750.00 Curriculum License (After School Safety Matters) Year 3 $1,500 60 sub accounts – Year 3 $9,000 Bookmarks -Year 1 1,000 @ $.40 $400.00 Stickers – Year 1 1,000 @ $.16 $160.00 Folders - Year 1 100 folders $50.00 Laptops – Year 1 3 @ $1,500/each $4,500 Laptop Cases – Year 1 3 @ $50/each $150.00 Bookmarks – Year 2 1,000 @ $.40 $400.00 Stickers – Year 2 1,000 @ $.16 $160.00 Folders - Year 2 100 folders $50.00 Bookmarks – Year 3 1,000 @ $.40 $400.00 Stickers – Year 3 1,000 @ $.16 $160.00 Folders - Year 3 100 folders $50.00 Subaward (Subgrant) continued: Subawards Narrative: Two staff members have been included for the OVW mandated technical assistance training; the exact locations of the training are currently unknown. However, travel estimates have been made using GSA rates for per diem and lodging. For presentations of Child Safety Matters Curriculum, we are planning to have 20 direct service presentations @ 25 students each/presentation, impacting 500 students/year. For train-the-trainer, we are planning to hold 56 sessions (6 staff/presentation) w/25 students, impacting 8,400 students/year. Mileage is for local travel to presentation sites within Oakland County. Supplies include the necessary licenses for Safety Matters Curriculum, bookmarks and stickers to hand out, folders, and 3 laptops with carrying cases for the presentations. Please note: The laptops fall under the threshold for capital equipment ($5,000 each) and should be classified as supplies, but there is an assurance stating all equipment under this grant opportunity will be used primarily for investigations and forensic analysis of evidence in matters involving cybercrimes against individuals. We are respectfully requesting prior authorization of the laptops to be used for the presentations to teach school aged children about cybercrimes and prevention efforts to lessen the number of future victims. Total Subawards: $105,630 Total Grant Project Cost: $465,132 Memorandum of Understanding This Memorandum of Understanding is between the County of Oakland and CARE House of Oakland County. WHEREAS, Oakland County and CARE House of Oakland County have come together to collaborate and to make an application for the FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program grant; and WHEREAS, the partners listed below have agreed to enter into a collaborative agreement in which Oakland County will be the lead agency and named applicant, and the other agencies will be partners in this application; and WHEREAS, the partners herein desire to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding setting forth the services to be provided by the collaborative; and WHEREAS, the application prepared and approved by the collaborative through its partners is to be submitted to the Office on Violence Against Women on or before May 1, 2024; I) Description of Partner Agencies Oakland County, Michigan: Oakland County is home to nearly 1.3 million people in 62 cities, villages, and townships across 907 square miles. The county government provides services ranging from law enforcement and courts to parks, property records, election administration, public health, and social services. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is the largest "full service" Sheriff's Office in the State of Michigan. With a current jurisdictional population of approximately 1.3 million residents, the Sheriff's Office services over 343,000 of those residents through law enforcement contracts in 15 different communities and corrective services for nearly 1,200 inmates. The Sheriff's Office detectives investigate approximately 35 different computer sexually related crimes, 60 sexual assaults, and 31 child abuse complaints each year. The Sheriff's Office Computer Crimes Unit provides forensic and investigative support to over 200 agencies across the state, assisting with over 500 cases each year. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office (OCPO) represents the People of the State of Michigan in the Oakland County Circuit Court and the fourteen district courts within the county. Memorandum of Understanding OCPO also represents the People of the State of Michigan before the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. Each year, OCPO reviews thousands of law enforcement investigations and determines whether criminal charges are appropriate. The cases handled by OCPO include felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, juvenile delinquency matters, child abuse and neglect matters, and child support cases. OCPO prosecutes cases from their inception through trial and on appeal. CARE House of Oakland County: CARE House of Oakland County is a non-profit organization that provides intervention and treatment, court-appointed special advocates, prevention training, and family resilience programs to any victims of sexual assault. In 2023, Care House of Oakland County completed over 3,400 interviews and sessions, over 1,800 home visits, and trained over 3,200 in abuse prevention. II) History of Relationship Oakland County and CARE House of Oakland County have an existing collaborative relationship. The partners currently work together in determining the best way to interview victims of sexual assault and periodically meet to discuss the best course of action relating to individual cases. Through the OVW grant program, Oakland County and CARE House will work in partnership to create an educational presentation that encompasses all areas of expertise from both partners to cover prevention, enforcement, and treatment of cybercrimes relating to sexual assault or abuse. The partners will also establish a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team within the first six months of the grant. The team primarily focuses on preventing, enforcing, and prosecuting these crimes. Its members will include school officials, school counselors, medical and mental health professionals specializing in victimization, school resource officers, the Sheriff's Office Computer Crimes Unit, and the local Prosecutor's Office. Memorandum of Understanding III) Development of Application Oakland County utilizes available resources to enforce and prosecute cybercrimes to the extent possible. When the FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program grant solicitation was released, the county saw an opportunity to expand its current efforts after speaking with various organizations around Oakland County. CARE House of Oakland County agreed to partner with Oakland County to create a comprehensive cybercrimes educational program that would reach more individuals and address information from each area of expertise. Oakland County and CARE House met multiple times during the grant application process to determine roles and responsibilities, identify a group of individuals who could be a part of the CCR team, and develop the narrative and budget portion of the application collectively. IV) Roles and Responsibilities NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, it is hereby agreed by and between the partners as follows: Oakland County will aid in the development and deployment of a collaborative educational presentation on cybercrimes. Oakland County Sheriff's Office and Prosecutor's Office representatives will ensure that all information is accurate and up to date relating to their part of the presentation. Oakland County will provide preventive enforcement actions by utilizing the Oakland County Sheriff's Office's various units to conduct undercover operations to apprehend suspected abusers using the internet to commit crimes. CARE House of Oakland County will help develop and deploy a collaborative presentation. The CARE House representative will ensure that all information related to their part of the presentation is accurate and up to date. CARE House of Oakland County will provide physical or mental health assistance to any identified victims who came forward or were identified during operations. Memorandum of Understanding Both parties will be responsible for attending the biannual Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team meetings to ensure that all areas of the grant are completed and executed correctly. Oakland County (Sheriff’s Office) will investigate allegations of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. CARE House of Oakland County will provide intervention, treatment, or referral services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Oakland County and CARE House of Oakland County will cooperate in investigating and prosecuting suspects and treating victims. V) Timeline The roles and responsibilities described above are contingent on Oakland County receiving the funds requested for the project described in the OVW grant application. Responsibilities under this Memorandum of Understanding would coincide with the grant period, anticipated to be 10/01/2024 through 09/30/2027. VI) Commitment to Partnership 1) The collaboration service area includes Oakland County, Michigan, but can be provided to other areas upon request. 2) The partners agree to collaborate and provide intervention and treatment or referral options to victims of sexual assault or abuse pursuant to the program narrative of the grant application attached to this agreement. 3) Compensation for [non-lead] partners' contribution to this project will be provided as outlined in the attached OVW budget detail worksheet. 4) We, the undersigned, have read and agree with this MOU. Further, we have reviewed the proposed project and approve it. Memorandum of Understanding County of Oakland ________________________________ ________________________ David T. Woodward Date Chairperson, Board of Commissioners CARE House of Oakland County ________________________________ ________________________ Blythe Tyler Date President and CEO