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AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL FOR SECOND -YEAR FUNDING OF
A YOUTH BUREAU IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN SUBSTAN-
TIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HERE-
OF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A ", AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM, IF
AND WHEN THE GRANT IS APPROVED; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized
to submit a grant application to the Criminal Justice Council for second -
year funding of a Youth Bureau in the Police Department, in substantially
the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A ", and
that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary to
continue the program, if and when the grant is approved.
SECTION 2. The necessity to authorize submission of the afore-
said grant application and to execute all necessary documents to continue
the program creates a public emergency and an imperative public necessity
requiring the suspension of the Charter rule that no ordinance or resolution
shall be passed finally on the date of its introduction but that such ordi-
nance or resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City Council,
and the Mayor having declared such emergency and necessity to exist, and having
requested the suspension of the Charter rule and that this ordinance be passed
finally on the date of its introduction and tape effect and be in full force
and effect from and after its passage, IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDAINED, this
the day of October, 1975.
ATTEST:
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My Secretkry MAYOR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
APPROVED-
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1975:
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t. COVER SHEET for FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION /AWARD NOTIFICATION y
I APPLICATION DATE
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I 31 TO BE COMPLETEO`BY APPLICANT OR CLEARINGHOUSE DEPENDING UPON STATE PROCEDURES
3. A ANT - Organizational Unit, 4. AODRESS - Stra9tar P.O. E,oi 2
2 FEDER LOYER ID
Corpus Christi Police 0e artment P.O. Box 9016
S. CITY 6
6. COUNTY 7
7.STATE 3. ZIP CODE 9. PROG NO. (Catalog of Fed Domestic Assistance)
Carpus Christi N
Nueces T
Texas 78408
10. TYPE CF ACTION T
TYPE OF CHANGE (Complete It 1Ob or 10. was checked) 1
14. EXISTING FED GRs
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C`�"tnueased pollen 1
:b L'7(COnrinuetipn b
b ❑ Decreaed Dollar, b ❑Decreased Duration b QCancallation A
AC- 75- CO2 -270e'
- yr 1
19. APPLICANT TYPE F
FU.YDS REOUESTEDIPM Oran, Saps OMr Amt of Ix 0) w
66. FTMARKS
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G1'1:NT
T3?[- 1StCAL JUSTICE COU !PLIC1TION FOR
1. AppllcnntAgcncy or InstituCon:
2. Program No. Under Which Funding Expects:
3. Type of Application: (cheat one)
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
302 S. Shoreline Or;gh,at Revision Continuation__
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus-Christi, Texas 78408 I. continued or revised give number of all Cranla
AC- 75 -0O2 -2702
4. Short Title of Project: (Do not exceed one typed line)
Corpus Christi Police Youth B_
6, Project Director: 6.
Financial Officer.
(Name, title, address, telephone)
(Name, title, address, telephone)
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Harold F. Zick, Director of Finance
B.C. Freeman, Commander
.302 S. Shoreline
Corpus Christi Police Department
P.O.'Box 9277
P.O. Box 9016
Corpus Christi, Texas 78408
Corpus Christ'„ Texas 84418
Si1natur�
Sio ature �`L•• —�` �
.7, Period of Prescnt Request: 8. Project'DUratlon:
From January 1, '1926 From Janulry 1.�t175
Through December 31,1976 Through December 31, 1976
Total length_ 24 months
)3egticst for Pfescnt Year or Period: Total CJC Support Sought:
(Total for projcct,feGurei and state)
S
145,107 $_114.114
$, Official Authorized to Sie k Application: 10..Fcdcral Support:
(Name, title, address, telephone) .
Will olhcnfedcrei support be available for any ptrt of
R. Marvin Townsend, City Manager this projecQ
302 S. Shoreline _Yea X No
P. 0. Box 9277 If yes, identify and explain: -
Corp6s Christi, Texas 78408
11, Attachments (check if included):
(a) set rvicsv and comment X (c) Contracts for services. equipment,
Name of cleruinghou-�C: and construction
(b) Loral r.overnine body resolution x (d) Letters of endorsement x
mLLlwrlsu}g nppl�catwn (e) Other (describe)
12. Date: CJC USL•' ONLY
Grl,nt Number Oeographic Area:
Region -
13. 7 otal 11ages to Apphcntion: Date Itereivad: Ciwnty( -)
Prvernm Arent �_
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ff-M&S CII IN1Il,'A1, JU51'iCE COUNCIL APPLICATION FOR G RANT
Project Title: Period of Present Request:
From January 1. 1976
Corpus Christi Police Youth Bureau 'I'hrougtr December 31, 1976
I. P); F'_SR ?:T Pt: n.1i ?r rP.rtM:R9
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Budget Clafnrory
CJC Support
Federal
and SL-.te
Cash
Contribution
Total
*In -Kind
Contribution
A. Personnel
121,887
-0 -'
121,887
B. Professional & Contract Services
1,280
-0=
12280
C. Trave)
900
• -0-
900
A. Equipment
D. Equipment
E. Construction
E. Construction
F. Supplies S. Direct Op--rating Expense
12 827
-0-
12,827
G. Indirect Cost 6%
8,213
-0-
8,213
H. Total
145,107
-0-
145,107
CONTINUATION FUNDING PLAN
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Budget Category
SUBSEQUENT PERIOD=
'SUESEQUF,NT PERIOD"-
CJC Support
Cash
Contribution
CJC Support
Cash
Contribution
A. Personnel
B. Professional Services
C. Travel
D. Equipment
E. Construction
T. Supplies & DitccL'OperaLing Expensc-
—
G. Indirect lost
H. Total
11. - Explanation of grantee cash contribution, in -kind contribution, and continuation funding plan. nescrihe
(1) nature, (2) source, and (J) project utilization of the grantee contribution for the present project
period as listed in the grantee contribution column of Page 2 of this application. Following this should be
Nl -explanation in the terms dc- scribed above (nature, source, and project utiliaLion), of llol.- the npplicnnt
proposos to support the project after CJC funding has concluded (attach continuation pages is needed). '
NOTE: Initial fundin„ by the CJC do!•s not autornaLically qualify the project for continuation funding.
This category is for information purposes only. Total for each category must be supported by Detail Budget
Narrative.
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T1-:XAS CrtI1,;INAL jUST-ICr COUNCIL APPLICATION FOIL GRANT
BUDGET NAIMATIVE
Begin below end add as many continuation prges (3a, 3b, etc.) es cony be needed to explain each item of the
project bud,, ^.et. Limit this narrative to an explanation of the basis for arriving rt the cost of each item
including rrantce contribution items. This section must also describe the a pplicont's procurement procedures
for equipment, service:, and construction, if such iteirs are a part of the project budget.
A. Personnel
Salaries % of Time CJC Grantee Total. _
One (1) Police LieutenarLt 100% $ 13,936 -0- $ 13,936
One (1) Police Sergeant 100% 12,376 -0- ' 12,376
Seven (7) Police Patrolmen 100% 73,442 . -0- 7,442
One (1) Clerk- Stenographer 100% 6;92b -0- 6,925
Sub Total.Category A $106,680 -0- $106,680
FICA @ 5.85% 5;806. -0- 5,806
-Retirement @ .052% 5,262 -0- 5,26?
Insurance & Work Camp. 4,139 -0- 4,139
Sub Total Category A $ 15,207 -0 $ 15,207
Total Categbry'A $121,887 -0- $121 ",887
The City of Corpus Christi will totally finance this project when Criminal
Justice Division Funds are expired. -
•Vorm CSC -1 (111174)
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B. Professional: Contract Services
1. Consultation fees for profes-
sional assistance in evaluation
and planning projects, and for
instructors to support on -going
training for assigned personnel. CJC Grantee Total
80 hours @ $16 per hour $ 1,280 -0- $ 1,280
Total Category B $ 1,280 -0- $ 1,280
C. Travel and Subsistence
1. Provides for members of the
Youth Bureau to attend seminars
and work shops, in various
cities not scheduled at the
present time. Two Youth Bureau
Officers per quarter.
Mileage - Average 500 x 4 x 15Q $ 300 -0- $ 300
Per Diem 3 days average @ 25
per day per man = 75 x 8 600 -0- 1 600
Total Category C
D. Equipment and Other Capital Assets.
N/A
E. N/A
$ 900 -0- $ 900
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F. Supplies
and Other Operating Expenses
1.
Maintenance service for typewriters
CJc
and projectors.
$ 200
2.
Maintenance for mobile radios
@ 75 x 3
225
3.
Standard office supplies:
stationery, writing materials,
desk pads, paper clips, 3 x 5 cards
and etc.
1,000
4.
Registration and tuition fee
for Youth Bureau Officers to
attend seminars and work shops in
various cities that are not
scheduled at time of preparation
of this grant. The schools will
be related to Juvenile Officers
and the Youthful Offender.
800
5.
Subscriptions to trade journals and
periodicals to keep abreast of
current activity in the field of
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Grantee Total
-0- $ 200
-0- 225
-0- 1,000
-0- 800
Juvenile publications. 100 -0- 100
6. Telephone Service - instruments,
2 lines, and intercoms 410 -0- 410
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7. Postage - provides for mailing out
warning notices (F.I.R.) to parents
after juveniles have been contacted
in the field by officers.
Average 600 per month @ 11¢ x 12 $ 792
8. Printing - provides for handout material
depicting local approaches to the
juvenile problem. 300
9. Lease of three (3) intermediate size
sedans to provide mobility for
personnel assigned. These vehicles
were purchased by the City Police
Department and are being leased
back to the Grant.
Average 29,000 miles per vehicle x
15Q per mile x 3
Total Category F
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-0- $ 792
-0- 300
9,000 -0- 9,000
$ 12,827 -0- $ 12,827
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TEXAS CRIMINAL JU5;1']CP COUNCIL APPLICATION FOR GrtANT
Project Plan and Su; po: tin,^, Dnta
This section constitutes the heart of the gent applies- .tion. it is the applicant's deuiled statement of the
project —its aims, precisely what will be done, who will be involved, and what is expected. to result, "ith ti:e
project bud,et, it conslilutes primary evic:rnce to CJC of the soundness of the project, the care end planning
that lilts gone into its formulation, and the raaponsibility anc! qualifications of the applicant and Other's who
mill be involved in carrying it out.
This section consists of two parts: the sulnm«ry and the detailed project description. -
Sununary
In the space bjolow, write a brief summary! of total
A. Goals
The specialized Unit within the Corpus Christi Police Division endeavors to- foster
public understanding of the Juvenile problem, to tfain Police Officers in
specialized handling of the youthful offenders, to•wol-k closely with existing agencies
towards keeping Pre - delinquent children out of the Criminal Justice System: and to
reduce the incidence of referrals by Police* to Juvenile Court by a substantial per-
centage.
B. Methods
Three major lines of action have been initiated. Training to better equip Juvenile
"Officers and all other Police to handle problems of young people, liaison between
the Police and other agencies.with responsibility in the area of youth work, and a
public information approach designed to acquaint the total community with the
problems and to solicit participation in solutions.
C . ::Resources
The Corpus Christi Police Department is a modern progressive agency with three hundred
and eleven (311) sworn officers. The governing body recognizes and supports the total
Police effort, and par'ticipated,in the planning of the•Juvenile Unit.
D. Resulfs
Reduction of the number of young people referred by the Police to 'the Juvenile Court
through work with the children prior to their conduct becoming serious enough for
such 'referral. Thirty percent (30 %) reduction of such referrals - is set for this
second year goal along with a ten percent (10 %) reduction of adjudicabie offenses
through'such intervention and public education.
E. Evaluation
Evaluation will be through statistical Data accumulated by the Unit and submitted
in Quarterly, reports. A continuing monitoring of community attitudes through liaison
with participating agencies will be undertaken with'the primary criteria being the
degree to which each goal is attained. -
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DETAIL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. GOALS
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1. Problem
a. The Corpus Christi Police Department with a total of three hundred
eleven (311) sworn Officers serves a community with a population
in excess of 200,000 people. It is estimated that 50% of the
crimes reported to this department are committed by persons under
18 years of age.
b. Changes in Texas Laws have put greater emphasis on the rights of
young people who come in contact with the Criminal Justice System,
making it necessary for Police Officers to receive speical training
to understand their responsibilities when dealing with young people.
c. During the year of 1974, there were 872 young people referred to
the Nueces County Juvenile Department by the Corpus Christi Police
Department. The total number of youths booked in the Police
Department were 1,699. The average age of the children who were
referred to Juvenile Authorities in 1974 was 14 years with the
largest number being male.
d. Prior to the formation of the Youth Bureau in the Corpus Christi
Police Division, a large percentage of youngsters were being"
referred to the County Juvenile Department. The average "Beat"
Officer had neither the time nor the expertise to work with these
youngsters. In the case of minor vandalisms, for example, members
of the Youth Bureau are able to resolve the situation there and
then between the youth, his parents and the victim, whereas, a
"Beat" Officer on patrol does not have the time.
2. Target Groups
a. Truancy
b. Runaways
c. Alcohol
d. Paint Sniffing
e. Curfew
f. Minor Vandalism, etc.
g. Petty Theft
Special emphasis should be placed in these offenses where in the
officer's Judgement the Youth dpes not need counselling or referring
to Juvenile Probation Office,,,he or she is not likely to return to
this type of delinquent behavior.
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3. Goals and Objectives
a. A stated goal in the 1975 grant, is to divert at least 20% of the
youths from the Criminal Justice System. At the time of preparation
of this grant, the Youth Bureau has diverted more than 50% of the
cases handled by this department from the Criminal Justice System.
b. One of the projected goals for the year of 1976, is to divert 309
of referrals from the Criminal Justice System. The Bureau attempts
to put an end to a young persons minor criminal behavior before
it becomes major criminal behavior ending in Juvenile or Adult Court.
The Juvenile Officers being well trained and working with other
agencies in the community will be able to attain this goal.
c. Public understanding- another of the goals of the Youth Bureau, is
to help the public (particularly parents) better understand the
cause and nature of juvenile crimes. The Youth Bureau is under the
Community Services Section within the organizational structure of
the Police Department. Included in this section is the Crime
Prevention, and Community Relations Bureau, with close cooperation
of the section we are able to disseminate to the public, information
through speaking engagements, News media coverages, and daily contacts
with local school districts.
d. A minimun of four (4) hours of specialized training for 50% of the
total manpower of patrol personnel has been established as a goal
for the year 1976. This will be a total of 324 hours of training..
An in -house file will be maintained under the supervision of the
Project Director indicating the time involved, attendance by.name,
subject matter, instructor by name and which local Non- Police
Agencies participated.
METHODS
As outlined in the Goals and Objectives section, the Youth Bureau will
attack the problem through three major lines of action, the use of
specially trained personnel, liaison with other agencies, and public
information. The following is a more detailed description of this
approach.
1. Training
a. Members of the Youth Bureau will attend school; that are not
scheduled at the time of preparation of this grant. The schools
will be related to juvenile work.
b. Officers of the Bureau will also seek extra training and
assistance from local child psychiatrists, psychologists, and
family counselors, so that they can better understand the climate
under which young people are growing up today and their response
to that climate.
c. Bureau Officers are being used by the Police Division during
their own cadet training classes and will also be available to
assist in the Regional Basic Certification Classes sponsored
by the Coastal Bend Council of Governments through a grant from
the Criminal Justice Division.
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2. Agency Liaison
a. A close working relationship has been established between
officers of the Youth Bureau and,the probation personnel of
the Nueces County Juvenile Department. Bureau members assist
the probation counselors in working with young people and
their families and in their ultimate recommendations to the
court when cases reach the adjudication process.
b. There are a number of agencies in the Corpus Christi area in
addition to school counselors which come in contact with
youngsters in trouble including the Child Guidance Center of
the Nueces County Mental Health /Mental Retardation Community
Center, the YWCA Intervention Center, Coastal Bend Youth City,
Suicide Prevention - Crisis Service, the Corpus Christi Drug
Abuse Council and the Family Counseling Service. Members of
the Youth Bureau have a working knowledge of the services
provided by these agencies and are able to refer families to
them when necessary.
c. Since the ultimate goal of the Bureau will be to keep young
people from getting into serious trouble, a very close tie
has been established between members of the Bureau and school,
principals and counselors. It is hoped that by using the
"team approach" many young people headed for trouble can be
saved to ultimately become useful citizens.
3. Public Information
a. The Police - Community Relations Section of the Corpus Christi
Police Division and the Crime Prevention Unit have al -ready
established their willingness and effectiveness in speaking
to PTA groups, civic clubs, and other groups interested in
learning how citizens can better help the police to curtail
crime. The Youth Bureau at present is serving a strong
addition to this public education effort.
C. RESOURCES
1. Qualifications and Facilities of Grantee
The Corpus Christi Police Division is a modern, progressive agency
with 311 commissioned officers.
Line functions are Patrol, Traffic, Vice and Narcotics, and
Criminal Investigation.
Auxilliary services are: Identification, Technical Services,
Building and Grounds Maintenance, Administration Services, and
Administration.
Three other functions under federal grants are: Nueces County
Organized Crime Control, Planning & Research, and the Crime
Prevention Unit. All three are operating under stable guidelines
and proving to be well worth their cost.
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Police - Community Relations was financed for three years under
Federal Grant, but is now totally funded by the City of Corpus
Christi.
Under guidance of the Chief of Police, all units are continually
updating operating procedures and utilizing latest technical
equipment, such as data processing, microfilm, information
retrieval, police- citizen contact monitoring, communication
modernization and a special unit assigned to the attach of felony
crime.
The cadet academy is college accredited for 15 college flours and
approximately 35% of the entire force have accrued college hours
in police science courses and an increase in participation is
expected.
The governing body of this city are open minded to the needs of
the Police Division and recognize the needs of law enforcement
for the community.
Liaison with local and area law enforcement agencies is good.
TCIC and NCIC usage is increasing.
In short, the Corpus Christi Police Division is an active,
energetic, law enforcement unit striving to keep pace with
any and all programs that will allow this city to reduce
the crime rate and protect its citizens.
D. RESULTS
The command officers of the Corpus Christi Police Division believe
the number of young people who end up in Juvenile Court and perhaps,
ultimately, in a state training school, will be reduced by the
continuation of the Youth Bureau.
During the first year of the Bureau's operation, a goal was set of
reducing the number of young people the Division would find necessary
to refer to the Nueces County Juvenile Department by 20% and the
number of adjudicable juvenile crimes by 10 %. By the end of the
second year of operation, the Division hopes these figures will be
30% and 10 %.
The above goals are based on the belief that in many cases a
conscientious, highly skilled police officer, specifically assigned
to do so, can prevent a young person from getting into serious
trouble and that the school districts and others will avail themselves
of this new service.
The Division also hopes that by the end of the two year grant period,
through speaking engagements, public information programs and news
media coverage, the average citizen in Corpus Christi will have a
broader knowledge about juvenile crime and what he or she can do to
help prevent it.
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E. EVALUATION
In 1974, 1,699 juveniles were handled by the Corpus Christi Police
Department. One thousand sixty nine (1,069) of these children were
referred to the Nueces County Juvenile Probation Department and over
three hundred (300) of the referred cases were adjudicated by the
Juvenile Court. A reduction of 20% in the ration of referred cases
was set as the goal for the first year of this project.
Evaluation of the project will be accomplished by comparing the previous
period statistics to current statistics drived through records maintained
by the Bureau. Each officer assigned is required to submit a daily report
setting out his contacts during his tour of duty. These contact reports
are reviewed daily by the supervisors and recorded by the secretary for
the generation of weekly and monthly reports to the Project Director.
The percentage of change plus or minus in these figures as compared to
the goals are monitored continuously and reflect the basic overview of
the project.
Data for internal and external evaluation will consist of:
1. Total number of youths contacted by the Police Department.
2. Number of youths referred to County Juvenile Department.
3. Number of youths referred to Community Agencies.
4. Number of youths released to Parents
5. Types and categories of offenses.
6. Age and sex categories.
The methods set forth in the project as major lines of action include:
1. Training
a. Members of the Youth Bureau will attend schools not yet
scheduled on handling youth.
b. Officers of the Bureau will also seek extra training and
assistance from local child psychiatrists, psychologists,
and family counselors, so that they can better understand
the climate under which young people are growing up today
and their response to that climate.
c. Bureau Officers are being used by the Police Division
during their own cadet training classes and will also be
available to assist in the Regional Basic Certification
Classes sponsored by the Coastal Bend Council of Govern-
ments through a grant from the Criminal Justice System.
An in -house file is maintained under the supervision of
the Project Director indicating the time involved, attendance
by name, subject matter, instructor by name, percentage of
total manpower of the Department involved and which local
non - police agencies participated.
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2. Agency Liaison
The efforts toward heavy community involvement will be directed
through local agencies involved with all aspects of juvenile
problems including but not limited to:
a. Corpus Christi Independent School District
b. Boys Club of Corpus Christi
c. Coastal Bend Youth City, Inc.
d. Family Counseling Service
e. Nueces County Juvenile Probation Department
f. YWCA Intervention Center
g. Nueces County MH /MR Center
An in -house log is maintained indicating the case number, officer
assigned, and the agency to which an individual is referred.
Feedback information from these agencies will be solicited reference
acceptance or rejection of available assistance and the nature of
the assistance offered.
This input from agencies to which cases are referred will be recorded
and reviewed on a regular basis by supervisors, the Project Director,
and Administrative Personnel. This staff review will determine the
degree of success relative to stated goals and will provide informa-
tion so that re- direction of effort may be provided for any phases
of the program not indicating an acceptable degree of success.
Questions to be answered include:
a. Has this program been of assistance to you in achievement of
your goals and objectives?
b. Has this unit been working effectively towards its goals and
objectives?
c. What do you believe has been the total impact of this program
upon the community?
d. What suggestions do you have for changes that would make the
program more effective?
While the questions will elicit subjective answers, it is felt that
because of the expertise and past experience possessed by personnel
in these agencies, their opinions will be invaluable in assisting
our staff in making valid judgements relative to the validity of
the various programs.
This report will be in addition to the second Quarterly Report.
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3. Public Information
An in -house file will be maintained by the secretary under the
supervision of the Lieutenant assigned to indicate the name of the
organization, the number of persons in attendance, the number of
instructors participating, and the particular subject matter covered
in all group presentations: It is estimated that during the first
project year 3 groups per week including Church Groups, Civic Clubs,
Service Clubs, P.T.A. Groups, etc., will be directly addressed by
personnel assigned to the Bureau.
A concerted effort is directed towards programs in the Corpus Christi
Independent School District with the goal of reaching each child in
the District. These programs consist of the showing of appropriate
films and presentations by personnel assigned to the Bureau with
assistance from personnel assigned to Community Relations and Crime
Prevention personnel.
The goal is to offer an educational program to fifty -five schools in
the District with 43,352 children, categorized as indicated:
Elementary 22,282
Jr. High 11,364
High Schools 9,706
Information relative to attendance, age groups, category of schools,
and type of program presented will be filed by Bureau personnel' for
statistical review.
Community Relations and Crime Prevention Bureau are also. conducting
programs in schools.
Reports will be generated for forwarding to the Criminal Justice
Division on a quarterly basis with special emphasis placed upon the
six month report so that any re- direction of effort will become
apparent soon enough to correct.
A final evaluation will be submitted in conjunction with final
quarterly report.
The final evaluation will be conducted by an external evaluator_
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TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSMF. COUNCIL APPLICATION I.OIt GRANT
Project Title:
To validate this application, the fnllowing standard grant conditions. where applicable, must be
certified and aCmcd to by tile applicant. Also, where it eondilio{{ is applicable and requires
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additional information, such information should be included in or as an addition to the applica-
tion. (Atlditionsl explanation of these grant conditions may be found in CJC publication Guide _
for Grant Adminfsfralion.)
Standard Grunt Conditions
1. Project Initiation. if an approved project has not commenced within GO days after accep-
tance of the grant award, acceptance of the grant award must be returned to the CJC
_ within 90 days after lire date or the award. The grantee will report by letter the steps
taken to Initiate the project, re: sons for the delay, and expected starting date. If 00 days
after acceptance of the award Lite project is not operational, a' further statement of
Implementation delay will be submitted by the grantee to tie Criminal Justice Council. On
receipt of the 90•day letter C:JC may cancel the project and redistribute the funds to other
project aratis. CJC. where warranted by extenuating eireums antes, may request approval
from the I.EAA Regional Office to extend the implementation date o[ the project past the
• 90-day prrind.
• tit Project Completion. Wth the exception or the final project report, final financial report, -
ond liquidatinn of goods or senices encumbered Irafore the termination date, grants must
be epmpleted no later than the termination date set forth In the Statement of Grant '
Award or any approved extension thereof. Grantees should keep in mind the grant eondi-
tion prohibiting the obligation of funds beyond such termination - dales, the requirement
for liquidation of obligations within 90 days after the termination date, and the require -
ment for the return of unobligated grant funds within such period.
3. Reports. The grantee shall submit, at such times and in such forms as may be presccihed. '
any reports that the Criminal Justice Council may require, Including quarterly financial
and progress reports and final financial and progress reports. The grantee's faflurelo
submit required reports within the prescribed time consLreits may result in umrecessary
delays in the processing of requcsl for funds. _
d, Fiscal Regul: lions. The fiscal administration of grants shall be subject to such rules.
• 'regulations, and policies concerning necounting and records, payments Of funds- cost
allowability, snbnlissiou of financial reports, etc., as may be preseeribed by CJC. including
those set forth in the CJC Gui:lc for Grant AdntinWrdfion.
fi. Utilization and payment of Funds. Funds awarded may be expended only for purposes
and acticfties covered by Lite grantee's approved project plan and budget payments will be
made on the babiv of periodic requests and estimnles of fund occds submitted by the
granlce. I'aymrnls will be adjusted to correct previous overpayments or underpayments
and dis,,nowaoces resulting from audit.
B. Written Approval of Changes. Crantees inust obtain prior vrrdten approval from CJC [or
major prnjret changes. Thme include (a) changes of substance fn project activities, design, -
or rrccarch pI:{{rs bet forth 111 the approved application; (b) chaagra in the project dircetm
or other try perbolwel Ideutifi{ -d in the approved npplicnlion; (e) expenditure of project
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funds representing more than a 15 prrtenL or $2,500 variation, whichever is greater, in any
category or the lalal approved Ludl(ct, inrluding lu.lh CJC grind runts and granive cuntri•
bulion; and (d) all addili.,us In or delvtimu of approved equipmenL purchases. Any project
ehan, cs in the granlcc's fercrirr„alive to initiate are sublcet to cost allowabiliLy and budget
guidelines that map be described in the CJC pJblicalions mentioned in Elie preamble to this
section.
7. Application Review Changes. Any changes effected in this applicatirrs as a result of or
during the course or CJC review v.-m be droned to leave been ratificri by the grantee upon
CJC's rctcipt of flee grantee's requr;t fur funds or acceptance agreement.
S. ISaintenance of Records. Financial records, supporting docuinenLs, staUsEical records,•
required reports, and all other records pertinent to the grant project or any component .
'part thereof shall he retained for three years from the dote or Elie grantees srrbtnission of
the final expenditure report, except that records for non-expendable property acquired
with Federal grant -funds shell be retained for three years after final disposition- The records shall be retained beyond the three-year period if audit findings _have not been
resolved. I+rovisicros to this effect, must be included in all contracts, subcontracts, or other -
. ariangcments for ilnplemenlaLion of this project or any component thereof. ,
P. Inspection end Audit. The Suite of Texas, the U.S. Department or Justice, and the
States, or any of their duly authorized representatives
Comptroller Gcurral of the Unit
shall have access to any hooks, documents, papers, and records pertinent to this grant
project for Elie puri,we of making audit• examination, excerpts, acrd Lranscrfpts. A provi-
` lion to Ellis cf feet shall be included in ail contracts, subcontracts, or other arsangemenLs for
• implementation or this proj =ct or any component Lherar. - -
30, Termination of Aid. A grant may be terminalyd or fund payments discontinued by CJC it
it finds a substantial failure to comply with life provisions of P.I.. 90.351 or re.-rrlatiuns .
promulgated thereunder, including these grant conditions or application obligations, but
only after notice antd hearing and pursuant to all procedures set forth in Sections 510 and
111 of P.L. 90.351.
11. Ohligation of Grant Funds. Grant funds may not, without advance written approval by
CJC, be oWigatcd prior to the effective date or subsequent to the termination date of the
grant period. Obligations outstanding as of the LerrnineeLion date shall be liquiduted within
90 days. Such obligations must be related to goods or services provided and utilized for
Ultimate program purposes.
12. Title to Propvrty. Title to property acquired wholly or partly with grant project funds in
accordance with approved bud; its eb311 vest in the grantee, subject to divestment at the
option of LEAA or CJC (to the extent rederal funds contributed to Elie acquisition there-
of) exercisable only on nonce within 160 days after the end of the grant period or
termination or thr grant. The grantec shall exercise duo care in the use;, rreaintenaneo, -
protcction, and puesvrvation of such properly during the period of grantor interest.
13. Use of Property for I.-iw F.ntorcen+rnl Purposes. All properly acquired with grant project -
fuuils or do,ytcd proprrtl repnenlinga grantor contribution shall be committed to use
for lasv rnfruccncnt purposes ti+roug. pout its useful life.
14. project Income. All interest or other incunec earned by a gnulee will, respect to grau1,
revolts or as a rrsnit of conduct or Elie grant project (ealr or publications, regislmtions fees,
service charges on fees, etc.1 inn;t be acenunted for. Income should be applied to project
•purposes or in reduction of p—ject cost. lowrest earned on grant funds must be returned
to CJC. All olh:•r project iucoenc must be applied k+ project purpows or as a reduction or
total project cost.
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15. PuhliraLions. The grantee may publish, at its own er.prnse, the results or grant activity
Without prior (:J(: review provided EWA any publiealiun (written, visuid, or sound) contains
an arknuu ledger.;rul or CJC grad supporL. 11+e following disclaimer must he contained in
the n ft•remenli ... j-d aeknwclyd �cu+[•ul:
1'hc fact that She Criminal Justice CQUlicit furnished financial support to the r,clivily
described in this publicalir,n-does not ncem%arily indiveLe the concurrence of Lite
Criminal Justice. Counril in Ihr .lalrments or tonctusiuns runlainedlterein.
At Irti l 2a enpirs of any ;ucin publication must he fur,fslied to CJC but only 10 copies or
training inateri:ds_ (where used in gran[ w
project) n.st be supplied, except as otherwise
requested or approved by CJC. PLIMiCAtlon of documents car reporl_c with grout funds
beyond qu:a Lilies 1quired to meet standard repot rrt{uirernepts mua be providr•cl for in
approved project plan: or bud!;rLs or alhcrwisc approved by CJC and, for large quantity
publication, matimeripts must be submitted in advance to CJC. - -
18. Copyrfg6!s. Where acliviLics supported by this grant produce original books, manuals,
films, rompuler programs ( including executithle corgmEer program: a:rd supporting data in
any form), or other ropyrighlatrlc material, Lite granlre may copyright such, bait CJC
reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable license to produce, publish, and use -
'such materials, and to avlharizr others to do so. Disposition of roya!lies will be determined
by CJC. Previsions appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this condition must be in all
employment contracts, coasult.ants' agreements, and other contracts. -
17. Patents, if any discovery or invention arises or is developed in the course or or as a result of
work perrunned under this grant, by Elie granter, or contractor, the grantee shall refer the
discovery or invention lie CJC, wit let' will determine whether or not patent protection will
be sought.; hovv any rights lhelcin, including patent rights, will be dispoud Of and
` administered; and the need for other action required to protect the public interest in vrork
supported with federal funds, all in accordance with the Presidential Idemorandmrt of
October 10, 1909, on Government Patent Policy. In the final narrative report Elie grantee
shall identify any discovery or Invention arising nndrr or developed in the course of or as a
result or work perforated under this granL or shall certify that there are no such inventions
or discoveries.
18. Allowable Costs 91rr allowability of costs incurred under any grant shall be determined in
• accordance with the general principles or anowabilfty and standards for selected cos' . items
set forth in Office of ilanagement and Iludgel Circular A•87, "Principles for Determining
Costs Applicable to Grants and Contracts with State and Local Governments." as rurthee
defined end delimited in conditions in the CJC Guide for Gran! administration. Educa-
tional instftutfilris are subject to standards set forth in MIS Circular A -21. -
19. Expenses Not Allowable. Grant funds may not be expended for (a) items not part of the
.approved budget or wparalely approved by CJC; (b) purchase of land cold construction or
buildings or implementation of !n:{ +rovemenls (heron, or payment of real estate nwrtgagei
or taxes, unless specifically provirb•d for in the grant agreement; (c) enlcriainment, amuse-
ments• or social activities, or incidental costs related thereto; (dl purchase of - automobiles
or other automotive vehicles unless pruvidvd for in the grant agreement; or (r) indirect
(overhead) costs, it the granlre dues not have at indirect cost allocation plan and rate
acceptable to CJC, except nvgulialyd lump sum amounts included fn Elie approved applica-
lion bus get.
20. Proposal Casts. Grant funds may not be committed or expended for costs of preparing
prupasats without prior CJC approval.
21 '11niu1 party Parliripation. No ennlrnet or agreement not incorporated in the approved
pro {+� +vat ur approved in a[Ivartev 6y CJC may be entered into by 1114- grantee for ext-eutfrnt
of project activities or provision of services to a grant project (other that, purchase or
uch
suppl;es or standard conmerciel or maintenance services less than $2,500). Any %
arrangements shall Provi•Ic that the granice will 'retain ultimate control and resporrsib;lily
for Lire grant Ivojeet and that Elie contractor shall be bound by Bose gmrrE conditions and
any other requirnnenls a, Plicable to the grantee in the conduct of llie project.
22. Clean Air Act. In accurdaace with Presidcntial-Exeeutive Order 11602 and lhe,provisinns
of the Clean Air Act, 42 USC 1857 et xeg. ns omer.rt. -d by p.l,. 91 -,04. 1470, any Gant
may be lrrminaled and ezpencliturc or faded fund:. will be discontinued if it any time.
during the grant Nr;ud the 6rantce his been convict- n : f un offense under the Clean Air
Act. Grantee may not contract with any party eonv%;-.t under the Clean Air. Act. Appli-
einl eenlifies that it Iras not been convicted of any vin..'- ,n of the Clean Air Act.
23. lfatch Act_ All persons funded by or contributing to l-.• enject agree to comply with Title
6, Chapter 15, Seciiin.< 1501. through 1508 and an;• ndments thereto, United Slates
Code Annotated, more commonly l:no:vu as lire "lint:i: '.cl" relating to political activities.
24. Release of information. Purivant to Section 521 of tile Act, all records, reports, papers,
and other documents kept by recipimrts of CJC fund•., including grantees and their con -
traetom, relating to the recaipt and disposition of cosh funds are required to be made
available to CJC and 1.EAA, under the terms and conditions of tlie Federal Freedom of
Information Act.
25. Relocation Assistance. In conformance Ivitb the' requirements of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Lanai acquisitions Policies Act of 1970 (42 L'SC 4033), applicant hereby
declines that this pruji-et will not result in the displacement of one or more persons.
businesses, or farm operations, and that no real properly shall required for project
purposes. 1f this deebr.:lion cannot he made, CJC trill proeida the up,rlic:.nt a Relocation
Assistcnce Certificate that must be completed before consideration of lire application.
26. Environmental Impact. Any applic.tion for a grant involvine: (a) corstructiots, purchase, -
or alteration of facilities; (b) implementation of program: involving the use of herbicides
and pesticides; or (c) o;hei actions determined by Elie LCAA Regional Administrator to
have a pansibly si&p.ifrcanl effect on the quality of the environment. must include either a
draft environmental statennenl as required by Section- 102(2)(c).of Ella National Environ-
mental Policy Act or a declaration that t_he proposed action will not have a significant - -
impact on the environment. -
27- historic Sites. In any grant project involving construction, renovation, purchasing, or leas•
ing of facilities the grantee shall cor_sult with the state liaison officer for historic preserva-
tion to determine whelhce the undertnhing may have an effect on properties listed in tine
National Register of Ilislorie'Places. If the undertaking may have an adverse effect on the
listed program properties CJC must be notified before consideration of the application, -
28. Edarcation Support: 1•lo person in lire United Stoles shall, on the basis of sex, he excluded .
from participition in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under
any education prvgran or activity receiving CJC financial P-Wstance will, the exception, of
the quulirications set forth in 'title I \, Section 901(A) of Public Lavv 92.318 (8G Stott.
373).
To validate this upplicntion, live following special Items usual be certified and agreed to by the
applicant:
Special Items
Nonsupplanling iteg"benlent. in enmpliance with the requirement that fralcml funds, made
available under fart ( :. Title 1. Public l.nvv -90 -3611, as amrndcrl. Ile used "ant to wpplant stale
or local funds." this is to certify that the below described recipient of frvleral funds under Part
C. Title 1. Public Law 9o.s51, as nnmendevl, will use such funds to increase Elate or local funds
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that would, in the nbsenee of ruch fed rral aid. lie made availtble for law enforcement purposes. '
It is un(lersLood thr.t the abuse certification by the finane ;at officer will be required an the Gnat
report of expenditures and itatus of rction grant funds.
Assurance of Compliance with Civil Vi;;llta.Aet of I :-64, The rpplicant hereby r.; roes tlrot it will,
comply and v:;Il insure eompliulce by its cctnlr.eLors with Title Vl of the Civi! lti, ^,hta Act of
I9n4 (Public Law 63 -357.) and all requirements imlwaed by or pursuant to Rr.- OaGnrls of the
nrp¢rtmcnt or .1u.liee (29 CF:F Part 42) isucd puraunnl to that title, to Lhc end that no percon
droll on the t;ro,lds of race, color, or nntionsl origin be excluded front pnrlicipation in, be
denied the heuefits of, orrin oLh.rr+ise subjected to discrimination under any program or
activity for Which the applicant reeei" feci —ill financial assistance. The grantee further will -
comply with and iusurc compbnnee by its'eontmcto:. with Justice Department equal clnpluy-
ment regulation in federally nr,Mcd programs to the end that emplepntent diseriminatiun in
such progcams on the grounds of race, color, creed, a %n, or national oripri shall he eliminated.
The grantee reco ^,nizcs the rigid of the United Strtes to Seel: judicial enforcement in its
contracts. Assurance of com:)1isncc with Titre 20, N;rt 42, nondiscrimination; equal opportu-
pity; police slid Procedures— Subpart E —Equal opportunity Guidelines. The filed a hereby _
agrees that it Il :lam complied pith the requirements of Subpart E and has filed Llte required
current affirmative
certification xttd e,here appl!cpble hits on file n rction plan.
Applicant's AgrectnenL It is understood and agreed by the applicant that any grant received as
a result of this application shall be tuhjeet to the ebova aLandard conditions, Specisl items, and .
other policies anti rules issued by the Crimival Justice Council for administmt ;on of grant
projects; all provisions under P.L. 90 -351, as attended; and menruranda issued by CJC.
CerL}Gad by:
Signature
Name
Title
Agency
Form CJC-1 (i li1T4) .
EQUAL ENim.OYin-wr Oi'POft'rUNITY PROGRAM CI-wriFICATION
certify that.,
(official filing the application)
0
niis agency employs terser than 50 peuple or-bus received or applied for less than $25.000 frO n Criminal
Justice Division, therefore, the is not required to file en.
(criminal justice agency) '
equal opportunity program in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301 et seq., Subpart E.
IThis agency crnploys 50 or inure people and has received or applied to the Criminal Justice Division,
Office of the Governor for total funds in excess of $25,000, therefore, the
has formulated an equal employment opportunity
(criminal jruticc agency)
program in accordance with 28 CFR 42.201, et seq., Subpart E if applicable, and that it is on file in the
office of for review or audit by an
(name, address, title)
official of the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor or the Law Enforcement Assistance
,Administration, rs required by relevant laws and regulations.
ice Division, 7'Mis state agency or dcpartnient has received LEAA funds from the Criminal Just'
form ulaicd en equal
the Governor, therefore, the
(criminal justice agency)
employment opportunity program in accordance with the Appropriations Bill, 63rd LegislatureRegular of
He in the Session and with 28 CFR •12.301, ct seq., Subpart E if applicable, and f r t it i is on f audit by an o`f�cia] of
(name, address, title)
the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor or the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration,
as required by relevant laws and regulations.
PROJECT
GRANT NUMBER
Official Autholized to Sign Application
DATE
Project Director
DATE
Lt. Perfecto Podriguez
Corpar, Christi Police Depart-amt's
Youth Eureau
P. 0. i30r. 9016
Corpus 73 :risti, Texas 18408
Dear Lt, Rodriguez:
In response to your remsest for feedback, the foJlc,.ring evaluation is
herein su:nitted:
1. ^the progren has 1),-en of assistance to us in a- .hievinz our goals arid.
oLjectives. The Youth Dureau is invaluable as a liason bettveen this
, nc; and other divisions of the police department in obtaining
information, reports, and in rimkin, r contact irith arresting officers.
It 'gas also assisted us in pick up and arrests of 'M lards Lho are
parole violators.
2. 7his aZenca feels that the Youth ELLreau has been worldng effectively
towards its goals and objectives. It has reduced referrals to the
Cril inel Justice S --stem in excess of its objectives; it has been
involved irith juveniles, and ',',.as laeeli a liason bet -aeen divisions that
handle juveniles in the field.
3. 7 rough sc:tool presentations, involvement with the pu ?:Lc and agencies,
tl, e ca m-mnit.- has beco_ie aware of the Youth ;hareau. I believe that
police /corJrinit-� relations are improved as a result of tie Youth Bureau
and t�iat ric -n -, people are nosr enlightened and alrare of irho to caJl in
'juL -e=.Ue ratterr.
_s e;;e::c - feels that an even ' etter job could ?)e performed Y.f the Youth
-ai increase in personnel..
Ue shill find m n parents involved in tie Criminal Justice S,-,stem who do
r_et .aic,•r tnat ire ',are a Youth D=eau, School presentations bs- Youth LL:raau
personnel could 1 -e -Tore extensive and perhaps more Spanish speaUng people
could �:e enlightened t xouga i;he pu; ;lie information TV -media.
a7N JACKSON
�,
COUNCIL MEMBERS
e
Execu,v Dlrecta
,
( M'
W. FORREST SMITH
CLINTON KERSEY
Dallas, Chai-
Deouty Exetvtive Director
MRS. ROBERT M. AYRES. Jr.
Teleohane: 475 5901
San Antonio -
475 -56 02
TEXAS YOUTH COUNCIL
Dr. GEORGE J. BETO
Munlsrille
31ildi'17 :icon 20 J
Sam Houstan Stata OFBee Building
Stn Ales
Tenth Flom
ROH J. MIDDLETDN, Jr.
Ccrp- s '^riahi, ^exas ;" 404
2m Ea, h ee
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
RUBEN SCHAEFFER
El Paso
Septel:P,er 25, 1975
DON R. WORKMAN
Lubbock
Lt. Perfecto Podriguez
Corpar, Christi Police Depart-amt's
Youth Eureau
P. 0. i30r. 9016
Corpus 73 :risti, Texas 18408
Dear Lt, Rodriguez:
In response to your remsest for feedback, the foJlc,.ring evaluation is
herein su:nitted:
1. ^the progren has 1),-en of assistance to us in a- .hievinz our goals arid.
oLjectives. The Youth Dureau is invaluable as a liason bettveen this
, nc; and other divisions of the police department in obtaining
information, reports, and in rimkin, r contact irith arresting officers.
It 'gas also assisted us in pick up and arrests of 'M lards Lho are
parole violators.
2. 7his aZenca feels that the Youth ELLreau has been worldng effectively
towards its goals and objectives. It has reduced referrals to the
Cril inel Justice S --stem in excess of its objectives; it has been
involved irith juveniles, and ',',.as laeeli a liason bet -aeen divisions that
handle juveniles in the field.
3. 7 rough sc:tool presentations, involvement with the pu ?:Lc and agencies,
tl, e ca m-mnit.- has beco_ie aware of the Youth ;hareau. I believe that
police /corJrinit-� relations are improved as a result of tie Youth Bureau
and t�iat ric -n -, people are nosr enlightened and alrare of irho to caJl in
'juL -e=.Ue ratterr.
_s e;;e::c - feels that an even ' etter job could ?)e performed Y.f the Youth
-ai increase in personnel..
Ue shill find m n parents involved in tie Criminal Justice S,-,stem who do
r_et .aic,•r tnat ire ',are a Youth D=eau, School presentations bs- Youth LL:raau
personnel could 1 -e -Tore extensive and perhaps more Spanish speaUng people
could �:e enlightened t xouga i;he pu; ;lie information TV -media.
•
L- ,-. Perfecto odri &aez
N. a- 2
Sal)'.-a oer 25, 1,0';5
I feel t?mt to be effective, a Zout'.1 Bureau should have sufficient,
well-trained, dedicated, and Lmnarledgeaole persona-al essigned to it.
TiL/ada
uu ^incerel�,
1. anal E. Liles
Field Service Counselor
•
1. Yes. The objective of our program is to assist child care
agencies by consulting with them on their problem cases, by
helping them with appropriate referrals, and by helping them
design effective programs. We were graciously invited to
participate in the Youth Bureaus staff training, and on several
occasions we have been contacted in regard to problem cases.
Speakers from the Youth Bureau have always been available for
community groups or for information sharing.
2. Yes, to the best of our knowledge.
3. It is difficult to objectively access the impact of such an
innovative program. Simply getting alert and competent officers
to focus on the problems and needs of youthful offenders will
encourage more productive and efficient handling of the cases.
With some time and effort, the impact of this program could
be evaluated with objective measures.
4. A. It would be helpful if the Youth Bureau included the
investigation and handling of suspected child abuse cases.
B. We believe that we have a great deal to offer in helping
you plan and design in- service training for Youth Bureau offices.
Bruce Kruger, Ph.D., oordinator
Consultation and Education Program
NUECES COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Martineau Juvenile Hall — 2310 Gollihar Road
P. O. Box 7276
11WENILE BOARD Corpus Christi, Texas 78415
JUDGE NOAH KENNEDY Telephone: AC 512-855 -7303 -
C6 .H.... CLARK J. MILLER
DINaa
JUDGE ROBERT BARNES
JUDGE JACK aLACKMOM September 25,1975
JUDGE WALTER DUNHAM
JUDGE GEORGE HAMILTON
JUDGE VERNON HARVILLE _
JUDGE HAROLD THOMAS
JUDGE NORMAN UTTER .
Lt. Perfecto Rodriguez
Director
Youth Bureau
Corpus Christi Police Department
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Dear Lt. Rodriguez:
The Youth Bureau has been a definite asset to the operation.of
Martineau Juvenile Hall. I cannot over emphasize this particular point.
As you know, somewhere around fifty percent of the crimes in Nueces
County are probably committed by persons eighteen years of age or younger.
This in itself makes it obligatory that more emphasis be placed in the
youth area by law enforcement agencies. Secondly because oil the Family
Code, including many new legal rights far young people, courts have to be
much more stringent in their juvenile procedures. Because of the increase
in size of the Corpus Christi Police Department in particular, it is
virtually impossible to dissimilate all of the new juvenile legal information
which comes out to each and every officer on the force. This in itself makes
it necessary for the Corpus Christi Police Department to have a Youth Bureau
which can be the funnelling source to the rest of the police force. For
example, the new amendment to the Family Code regarding juvenile confessions
is complicated and must be accomplished correctly_or the confession is no
good. It will take several months before the law enforcement agencies
begin to work with this confession law adequately and by the department
training a few officers such as the Youth Bureau, they in turn can pass this
information. along to the. rest of the force and help them accoajplish their
objectives when the juvenile is arrested. However one may look at it, the
juvenile must be afforded the same legal rights.tnat.adul.ts have when arrested.
The alternative to this is simply that the juvenile would be released and the
case dismissed if the case is not properly worked up by the police agencies.
Obviously this means the police departments must become even more aware of
what the legal rights are.
. I believe that by now the community in Corpus Christi is becoming aware
of the Youth Bureau and -its functions and this will make it much easier for
the Juvenile Court to do its work. The more public awareness that is brought
about in the area of juvenile crime, the quicker that juvenile crime can be
diminished. Obviously this will not be accomplished overnight or even in a
period of a few years. Anyone who expects iirmediate factual results in the
diminishing of juvenile crime is simply not being realistic. But the long range
Lt. Rodriguez -2- September 25,1975
results of having a Youth Bureau will be effective and will be noticed within
the next several years.
The Youth Bureau officers have helped us in a number of different ways.
First of all they have helped with regard to individual cases referred to our
department when we needed more factual information or better reports or
additional reports from the police force. Because of this a number of cases
have gotten into court which otherwise would not have. Unfortunately some
reports from the police department are rather flimsy and even though the
charge is of a felony nature, the court cannot proceed on it unless all
supporting data is gathered. It is difficult sometimes to get this message
across to some police officers, and I refer not only to the Corpus Christi
Police Department, but all police agencies, that the juvenile courts demand
a full set of reports and data on the cases that come into court. Otherwise
the case will be thrown out at the initial 'level or at the appeal court leavel.
The Youth Bureau has helped us by helping us pick up juveniles who have
escaped from Martineau Hall or who are on the loose while on probation and we
have not been able to locate them. They have been invaluable in coming to
our assistance when a runaway has been located and police assistance is needed.
They have been helpful in the liaison between our department and the schools.
They have helped make us aware of youngsters who are persistently truant and
need the court's attention but perhaps for some reason the schools have not
-referred the child. They have also helped the school officials appreciate the
role of the juvenile court by discussing individual cases with the school
officials when a child is taken back to school after being found truant. They
have been an invaluable aid to our prosecuting:. attorney when he needs
additional information on a case or additional follow -up. Presently our
department has established a grand jury -type of session whereby cases are
set for court. The session includes the prosecuting attorney, the caseworker
and the casework supervisor who discuss the case on its legal merits and
decide if it is prosecutable. The Youth Bureau has agreed to aid us by sitting
in on these sessions and when further information is needed on a case they can
help us obtain it.
The impact of the Youth Bureau upon the.total community is just really
beginning to be noticed. As anything new of this nature, it takes awhile for
the public to begin to recognize the program. The officers of the Youth Bureau
because of their desire to help youths and because of their high intellectual
capacity and simply because they are not procrastinators have begun to make
their mark in the community I believe.
At this point and time I am not sure what can be suggested to change
anything in the present Youth Bureau setup. Problems have worked quite well
in the past months and. -as is known by this department and officers in the.
Youth Bureau, we have been in a constant process of changing when it was
necessary. A number of things have been changed since the beginning of the
program. I would simply like to suggest that the administration of the Police
Department maintain their awareness of the Juvenile Court area and help keep
the same type of high calibre personnel in the Youth Bureau setting_
Respectfjul l .j
CJM: pr Director
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
F�DAY OF c Q 19-LS:
TO THE WJGERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE OF THE FOREGOING
ORDINANCE, A PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND IMPERATIVE NECESSITY EXIST FOR THE SUSPEN-
SION OF THE CHARTER RULE OR REQUIREMENT THAT NO ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION SHALL
BE PASSED FINALLY ON THE DATE IT IS INTRODUCED, AND THAT SUCH ORDINANCE OR
RESOLUTION SHALL BE READ AT THREE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL; I, THEREFORE,
REQUEST THAT YOU SUSPEND SAID CHARTER RULE OR REQUIREMENT AND PASS THIS ORDI-
NANCE FINALLY ON THE DATE IT IS INTRODUCED, OR AT THE PRESENT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
RESPECTFULLY,
MAYOR
E CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
THE CHARTER RULE WAS SUSPENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
JASON LUST
DR. BILL TIPTON
EDUARDO OE ASES -
RUTH GILL
Bon GULLEY
GABE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE F LLOWING VOTE:
JASON LUBY
DR. BILL TIPTON
EDUARDO DE ASES
RUTH GILL
BOB GULLEY
GAGE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE