Funds Used for Domestic Violence Crime Prevention Training
Submitted For:
Greg Willis
Submitted By:
Debbie Harrison
Department:
District Attorney
Request Type:
DECISIONS MANDATED
Agenda Area:
Miscellaneous
Information
Department Action
The Collin County District Attorney is hosting a crime prevention training on October 7, 2019, entitled “Cut It Out: Salons Against Domestic Violence.” This is a crime prevention program designed to build awareness and train salon professionals to recognize warning signs, respond appropriately, and safely refer clients to local resources. Our office will expend up to $2,700.00 related to this training. All expenses will be funded from the District Attorney State Forfeiture Special Revenue Fund (Fund 1037).
The use of this fund in this way is specifically authorized by Texas law. Article 59.06(d-4) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure specifically authorizes expenditures for “crime prevention and treatment programs.”
Purchasing Department Action
No action by Purchasing.
HR and/or IT Action
Budget Department Action
Funds available in the amount of $2,700 in the District Attorney State Forfeiture Fund (1037) for crime prevention training. Budget Amendment is attached.
Auditor's Office Action
Funds available in the District Attorney's Office State Forfeiture Fund.
Commissioners Court
Budget amendment in the amount of $2,700, utilizing the District Attorney State Forfeiture Fund for crime prevention training, District Attorney.