Roswell, GA
File #: 12-0213    Version: 1 Name: Target Grant; radKIDS
Type: Item with Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/17/2012 In control: Mayor and City Council
On agenda: 5/30/2012 Final action: 5/30/2012
Title: Approval of a Resolution authorizing the City of Roswell to apply for a Grant in the amount of $5,000 offered by Target. Presented by Dwayne Orrick, Chief of Police
Attachments: 1. 24 - Submit a 2012 Public Safety Target Grant
Title
Approval of a Resolution authorizing the City of Roswell to apply for a Grant in the amount of $5,000 offered by Target.
Presented by Dwayne Orrick, Chief of Police
Body
Item Summary:
This grant from Target will provide for a new program called radKIDS, the nation's leading personal safety empowerment program for children ages 5-12 that provides hands-on learning for children on how to recognize, avoid, resist and escape violence, bullying, abduction and harm.  During this 10 hour course children receive a hands-on education.
Funding would be used to purchase equipment necessary to provide the best possible hands-on training environment for the children while keeping the children and the instructors safe.
 
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On May 15, 2012 the Public Safety and Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the May 30, 2012 Mayor and Council Agenda.
 
Financial Impact:
N/A
 
Presented by:
Dwayne Orrick, Chief of Police