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JAG 2017 — GRANT MODIFICATION REQUEST PROGRAM NARRATIVE Jurisdiction Redlands Police Department Program Name JAG Identifier (Purpose Area) Amount Crowd control barriers Equipment — General; Officer Safety $13,937 Total Amount $13,937 The City of Redlands has experienced six political demonstrations since June 2020. One of these events included two groups with opposing political views. There were several hundred people in each group with large numbers that insisted on antagonizing one another. During the incident, a large number of members from one of the groups blocked traffic at a major intersection. In order to protect the safety of those who are lawfully engaged in the exercise of their constitutional rights the Redlands Police Department will use $14,042 to purchase eighty Sonco 6' x 7.5" steel crowd control barriers, a 20' PJ Utility trailer and five Black Line ratchet strap tie downs. The barriers will be used to as part of the department's crowd management planning to control pedestrian traffic at large scale events by acting as a physical barrier and designating entrances, exits and "no access" areas. The barriers will also be used to keep antagonistic groups separate by creating open areas between them staffed with police officers to maintain the peace. In other locations throughout the country, law enforcement and federal buildings have come under attack. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct was destroyed by arson. In Seattle, Washington the East Precinct building was abandoned by police, overrun by protestors and sustained extensive damage. In Portland, Oregon the Mark 0. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse has been the site of ongoing demonstrations in which the building and federal officers defending it were attacked. The steel barriers will be used to protect Redlands Police installations. The barriers will be stored at the City of Redlands Corporate Yard. The 20' PJ Utility trailer will be needed to transport them from their storage place to the location they will be needed at. The Black Line ratchet strap tie downs will be used to secure the barriers to the utility trailer during transport.