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37 the community. 38 39 Over the years, RPD has applied a multi-prong approach to addressing automobile theft, obtaining funding 40 through numerous Minnesota Department of Commerce auto theft prevention grants. Past funding 41 successes have included implementing an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system; fully 42 outfitting a Bait Car currently in use, officer-lead auto theftand carjacking details, purchasing evidence 43 equipment to process fingerprints and expanding the job duties and associated salary of RPD’s 44 Investigative Aide to enhance auto theft crime analysis. 45 46 The Department plans to build upon past auto theft prevention grant successes while focusingon new 47 prevention initiatives by seeking funding through two Minnesota Department of Commerce auto theft 48 prevention grants. The Auto Theft Prevention Grant- Dedicated Auto Theft Investigator grant (Attachment 49 A) will allow RPD to continue a successful initiative, continuing the assignment of a full-time detective to 50 the Community Action Team (CAT) to investigate motor vehicle theft crimes. The Auto Theft Prevention 51 Grant- General (Attachment B) will supply specialized equipment to aid in the investigation of auto theft 52 related crimes. 53 54 Grant funding for the investigator is for a period of threeyears(July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026). In 55 order to qualify for funding the agency must have at least 250 combined motor vehicle theft or recoveries 56 of stolen vehicles in the service areas in 2021 or 2022. Roseville meets all grant eligibility requirements. 57 58 The grant application deadline is February 24, 2023. 59 P OLICY O BJECTIVE 60 The Roseville Police Department seeks approval to reapply for two Minnesota Department of Commerce 61 2023 Auto Theft Prevention Grants. The $300,000 in funds will pay for the majority of the salary and 62 benefits for a dedicated Auto Theft Investigator position for the next three years. RPD also seeks approval 63 to apply for additional funding for specialized equipment to aid in the investigation of auto theft crimes. 64 65 Both grant opportunities enhance the Department’s on-going effort to reduce motor vehicle thefts, 66 impacting the economic strain and trauma associated with victimization through specialized equipment, 67 enhanced investigations, education and awareness and a partnership with RPD’s Community Action Team 68 (CAT). 69 70 B UDGET I MPLICATIONS 71 The investigator grant (not to exceed $300,000 over three years) will cover the majority of the salary of a 72 continued auto theft investigator. Any salary or benefits expenses over $100,000 per year would need to 73 be covered by the City. For 2023, the Police Department’s operating budget will be able to absorb any 74 costs for the position in excess of $100,000. For 2024 and 2025, any salary costs in excess of the 75 $100,000 would be included in the department’s operating budget requests. There is no obligation for the 76 city to fund the position at the end of the grant. If proven successful over the next three years, RPD would 77 look at additional grant opportunities through the Department of Commerce or other grants to continue the 78 position. There is no obligations to the City to continue the position after the grant expiration. 79 There is no financial impact or city match for funding through the general Auto Theft Prevention 80 equipment grant. 81 R ACIAL E QUITY I MPACT S UMMARY 82 Studies have shown crime, including auto theft, disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities. 83 Owning a vehicle is as an opportunity to escape poverty through the ability to earn an income. Losing a 84 vehicle to theft can have disparate impacts on families hit hardest by poverty, many of whom identify as 85 BIPOC, due to a potential loss of wages and the fact that later model vehicles are most frequently targeted 86 for theft. Enhanced investigations through continuing the department’s dedicated Auto Theft Investigator Page 2 of 3