HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Police Force Incidents AuditMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2022
SUBJECT: POLICE ANNUAL AUDIT AND ANALYSIS FOR 2021
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for an annual audit and analysis for
police force application incidents for 2021 with Del Carmen Consulting,
LLC.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Police Department) for an
amount not to exceed $19,000.
BACKGROUND: Dr. Alex Del Carmen is currently the Executive Director for the School of
Criminology at Tarleton State University. He is an instructor for the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), as well as a certified grant
evaluator for the United States Department of Justice. Mr. Del Carmen
and his team of experienced analysts, Del Carmen Consulting LLC, have
expertise in the field of law enforcement, racial profiling, ethnicity and
crime, and crime prevention. The Police Department is seeking an
independent review of 2021 force applications, to include providing
industry trends and recommendations to enhance future training and
response.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
personal, professional or planning services. The contract is for an initial
one-year period with three optional, one-year renewals.
Staff recommends approval.
TH/LW