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analyses; 3) planning; and 4) service delivery. He felt this would be a e cost-effective program, and perhaps even produce cost reductions in the department. The target will be the habitual serious offender and, hope- fully, the police will become more efficient and effective in removing him from soc i ety . In response to a question from Mr. Hamel regarding the law not backing the Police Department, Dr. Moore said, hopefully, with the ICAP program the police would be able to help strengthen the prosecutor's case in removing these individuals. Mr. Lieuallen requested a brief report from the Police Department on the prosecutor's portion of the program. In answer to a question from Mr. Delay, Dr. Moore said most of the per- centage of time and effort from this program will upgrade police services for the city. Ultimately, the program will lead to apprehending the serious offenders and assisting the prosecution to build better cases to put habitual offenders in jail. Chief Pierce Brooks added there will be two sergeants, four officers, and two clerical personnel in the program. Only two of these persons will be involved in the investigative analysis. The Police Department thrust would be for better information collection and analysis at the patrol officer level, particularly. Mr. Lieuallen asked about the long-term funding. Dr. Moore said the City would match ten percent the first year, 20 percent the second, and 30 e percent the third year. Duri ng the fourth year, it woul d be a Budget ' Committee decision to absorb the entire program. Assistant Manager noted the contracts were for single fiscal years. In absorbing the program during the fourth year, it would basically involve four persons. How- ever, Dr. Moore pointed out the program would provide better planning for police services and would be worth the effort. He said the Police Department may not have to significantly increase its staff once ICAP is ongoing. He said'there was evidence from other cities which showed such a program ultimately saved the cities money, and he felt that would be true for Eugene. Chief Brooks added this was something that was needed, and one of the big pluses of the program would be to free up detectives' time. The uniformed police will be investigators 'and not just report takers. Dr. Moore said he would be making quarterly reports, with an annual independent evaluation as to whether the program is meeting objectives and implementing programs. Those reports would be available for Council. Manager noted for Council one of its goals was to bolster police services, and this would be a means to do so, using federal funds. Resolution 3024--Authorizing City Manager to enter into agreement with other governmental agencies for the Integrated Criminal Apprehension Program (ICAP) was read by number and title. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. e Motion carried unanimously. 10/11178--4 b78