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PROGRAM NARRATIVE Jurisdiction Name: SUNNY ISLES BEACH Contact Person: Capt. Michael A. Grandinetti Address: 18070 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Contact Numbers: 947-4440 Office 792-1580 Fax Program Area: Domestic Violence Program Dates: 10/01/06 through 09/30107 Program Name: Domestic Violence Target Population: City Residents Proqram Description With the increasing population of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, our department has experienced an increase in the amount of domestic calls for service. It is reported that in most cases of abuse, offenders usually abuse both women and children in the household. In any case there are numerous concerns for victims of abuse. Because the department operates under a mandatory policy when probable cause is established, officers must be diligent in securing the necessary evidence to ensure a prosecution. Successful prosecution often hinges on the photographic evidence of injuries. In an effort to improve the collection and management of photographic evidence, the department wishes to upgrade their evidence collections process for domestic violence cases. Proqram Description In keeping with today's computer literate society, more and more police departments are updating and improving the way they collect and handle police records. The Sunny Isles Beach Police department in particular has determined a need to improve their means of tracking evidence. Currently there is both training and equipment available for what is now called digital photography evidence gathering. Use of high mega pixel cameras will enable officers to access photos on an as need basis without having to request records from a third party. Additionally, software used to store photos will also be used maintain the evidence files allowing for future use, such as court cases. At present evidence photos have to be requested from a technician, are sometimes lost or even destroyed. In the 2006/2007 fiscal year, the department will use grant funds to purchase digital cameras, which will enable officers to maintain and track photo evidence digitally. These cameras will be distributed to the detective bureau and road patrol unit. The department will improve their records management system using funds to improve the maintenance and tracking of police evidence. Grant funds will be used to purchase these high resolution cameras for the DV unit.