HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Police Departments request to apply for and participate in the ICAP Law Enforcement Policy and Training Grant Program RESOLUTION NO. 19-159
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S REQUEST TO APPLY
FOR AND PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA COMMUNITIES ASSURANCE POOL
(ICAP) LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICY AND TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Police Department maintains a set of policies,directives,and special orders
that provide guidance to officers and other Department employees as they engage in their duties;and,
WHEREAS, those policies are always under review and constantly updated as laws,
regulations, and public expectations change; and,
WHEREAS,the City Attorney,County Attorney,and Risk Manager may have input,but the
trend for law enforcement agencies across the nation has been to partner with a professional firm that
provides a comprehensive policy department,review,training, and support program that is sound,
up-to-date and legally defensible; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department found Lexipol to be the best fit as they are a firm with
a national reach but with an existing footprint in Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, over the next few years, Lexipol will work with the Department to review all
existing policies and to update those policies to reflect the current state of the law, and will
recommend new policies where the Department has a need; and,
WHEREAS, opportunities for staff training on policy requirements, changes, and updates
is part of the package and in the long term, Lexipol will monitor changes in state and federal law,
court cases, and liability trends and make recommendations to the Department for policy changes
when that is appropriate; and,
WHEREAS,Iowa Communities Assurance Pool(ICAP),the City's insurer,recognized the
value of the professional services offered by Lexipol and other similar agencies and to encourage
their clients to engage these services,ICAP has instituted a grant program that will pay up to$5,000
per year for three years beginning with fiscal year 2019-2020; and,
WHEREAS, clients who contract for services before May 1, 2019, are eligible for an
additional one-time grant of$2,500; and,
WHEREAS,in order to be approved for the ICAP grant there are several conditions that are:
1. Remain a member of ICAP in good standing
2. Attend all available ICAP law enforcement training
3. Meet ICAP established criteria for progress on review and training on department
policies
4. Authorize sharing program data with ICAP so they can gauge progress
WHEREAS, access to the grant funds would be contingent on the City's larger evaluation
of the best insurance provider;however,the Police Department has committed to work with Lexipol
to update and improve policies and training programs without regard to the ICAP grant program,and
has budgeted accordingly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Police Department's request to apply for and participate in the ICAP Law Enforcement
Policy and Training Grant Program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of April, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John—A'Hail a, Mayor
Introduced by: Martin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23' day of April, 2019.