City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR
ATTENDANCE AT THE FBI LEEDA COMMAND
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE TRAINING
Whereas, in correspondence dated April 20, 2026, the Acting Commissioner / Chief of the Department of Public Safety formally requested authorization for the attendance of two (2) Members of Service at the FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute Training to be held at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute, located at 281 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, New Jersey, from June 22, 2026, through June 26, 2026; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has identified the need for advanced leadership training to enhance the effectiveness, accountability, and decision-making capabilities of its personnel; and
Whereas, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) Command Leadership Institute provides comprehensive and nationally recognized leadership training designed to strengthen law enforcement leadership practices; and
Whereas, this training program will provide critical leadership development that supports improved operational effectiveness, accountability, and the implementation of best practices within the Department; and
Whereas, the importance of enhanced training for members of the Mount Vernon Police Department is consistent with findings and recommendations issued by the United States Department of Justice; and
Whereas, the total registration cost for the attendance of two (2) Members of Service is One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars ($1,590.00), representing Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($795.00) per attendee, to be paid from budget line H3120.203.C666; and
Whereas, said cost shall be funded through Budget Line A3120.451 (Training) and will be fully covered by Seized Asset Forfeiture funds, resulting in no additional financial burden to the City's general budget;
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has further requested authorization for the use of a de...
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