Item 414 | First Year - FY2007 | Second Year - FY2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement and Highway Safety Services (31000) | $202,502,482 | $202,502,482 |
| Aviation Operations (31001) | FY2007 $5,983,749 | FY2008 $5,983,749 |
| Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (31002) | FY2007 $4,290,045 | FY2008 $4,290,045 |
| Counter-Terrorism (31003) | FY2007 $5,557,346 | FY2008 $5,557,346 |
| Help Eliminate Auto Theft (Heat) (31004) | FY2007 $2,215,006 | FY2008 $2,215,006 |
| Drug Enforcement (31005) | FY2007 $15,279,725 | FY2008 $15,279,725 |
| Crime Investigation and Intelligence Services (31006) | FY2007 $21,219,826 | FY2008 $21,219,826 |
| Uniform Patrol Services (Highway Patrol) (31007) | FY2007 $121,551,936 | FY2008 $121,551,936 |
| Motorists Assistance Program (31008) | FY2007 $1,474,842 | FY2008 $1,474,842 |
| Insurance Fraud Program (31009) | FY2007 $6,415,958 | FY2008 $6,415,958 |
| Vehicle Safety Inspections (31010) | FY2007 $18,514,049 | FY2008 $18,514,049 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| General | FY2007 $150,092,897 | FY2008 $150,092,897 |
| Special | FY2007 $29,860,690 | FY2008 $29,860,690 |
| Commonwealth Transportation | FY2007 $7,737,454 | FY2008 $7,737,454 |
| Trust and Agency | FY2007 $20,000 | FY2008 $20,000 |
| Federal Trust | FY2007 $14,791,441 | FY2008 $14,791,441 |
Authority: §§ 27-56, 33.1-292, 46.2-1157 through 46.2-1187, 52-1, 52-4, 52-4.2, 52-4.3, 52-8, 52-8.1, 52-8.2, 52-8.4 and 56-334, Code of Virginia.
A. The Department shall provide a report on the utilization and performance of the positions provided in this and previous biennia for violent crime strike forces and for the state/local anti-crime partnership to the Governor and Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees by October 1 of each year.
B. Included in this appropriation is $589,687 the first year and $589,687 the second year from Commonwealth Transportation Funds for the personal and associated nonpersonal services costs for eight positions. These positions will be dedicated to the I-95/395/495 Interchange Improvement Project. Commonwealth Transportation Funds to support these positions will remain available only until the completion of this project. This appropriation will be funded as part of State Highway Project No. 0095-029-F20 and Federal Project No. NH-95-2(410).
C. Included in this appropriation is $414,768 the first year and $414,768 the second year from the Commonwealth Transportation Fund to support 17 positions, all of which shall be Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers, that will be required to support operations at weigh stations statewide. The Department of Planning and Budget shall allot these funds on the basis of a plan submitted by the Department of State Police regarding operating hours of weigh stations statewide.
D. The Department of State Police shall modify the implementation of the division of drug law enforcement established pursuant to Chapter 600 of the Acts of Assembly of 2000, and shall redirect, as may be necessary, resources heretofore provided for that purpose by the General Assembly for the purposes of homeland security, the gathering of intelligence on terrorist activities, the preparation for response to a terrorist attack and any other activity determined by the Governor to be crucial to strengthening the preparedness of the Commonwealth against the threat of natural disasters and emergencies. Nothing in this item shall be construed to prohibit the Department of State Police from performing drug law enforcement or investigation as otherwise provided for by the Code of Virginia.
E. Included within this appropriation is $1,045,375 the first year and $1,045,375 the second year from the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund to support the Department's aviation (med-flight) operations.
F. In the event that special fund revenues for this Item exceed expenditures, the balance of such revenues may be used for air medical evacuation equipment improvements, information technology upgrades or for motor vehicle replacement.
G. Included in this appropriation is $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year from the general fund to increase traffic enforcement on Interstate 81. These funds shall be used to enhance existing efforts by providing overtime payments for extended and additional work shifts so as not to reduce the current level of State Police patrols on this and other public highways in the Commonwealth.