[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 89 (Monday, June 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1413-E1414]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2009

  Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding earmarks I have received as part of H.R. 2487, the Commerce, 
Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Adams County Department of Emergency Services: Adams County 
Department of Emergency Services is the Public Safety Answering Point 
for Adams County. The entity provides Public Safety Communications to 
all Emergency Response Agencies within Adams County. Adams County would 
use this funding to develop a new, standards based wireless 
communication system that will operate in the 700 MHz and 800 MHz 
bands. This is a good use of taxpayer funds because the system would be 
capable of supporting all public safety operations in the County and 
would allow for increased interoperability. I certify that neither my 
spouse nor I have a direct or foreseeable financial interest in this 
project. ($200,000 in the Community Oriented Policing Services Account)
  Adams County Department of Emergency Services
  230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17321

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  Carlisle Borough: Carlisle Borough is a municipal government located 
in Cumberland County. Carlisle Borough would use this funding to 
acquire between 25 and 50 surveillance cameras to be installed in 
public areas in downtown Carlisle. The cameras would be operated 
remotely at the Carlisle Police Department. Cameras would be of a 
mobile, wireless variety so that they can be relocated if necessary. 
This is a good use of taxpayer funds because Carlisle has experienced 
an increase in crime, specifically robberies, which pose a public 
safety threat. The project is expected to deter crime and assist in the 
apprehension of suspects. I certify that neither my spouse nor I have a 
direct or foreseeable financial interest in this project. ($200,000 in 
the Community Oriented Policing Services Account)
  Carlisle Borough
  53 West South Street, Carlisle, PA 17031
  Cumberland County Government: Cumberland County would use this 
funding to relocate and replace communications infrastructure that is 
essential to the operation of the Department of Public Safety, the 
Office of Emergency Preparedness (including the Emergency Operations 
Center), and the 911 Public Safety Answering Point. This is a good use 
of taxpayer funds because the County is a critical regional player in 
emergency planning and response and this facility would assist 
Cumberland County in executing these responsibilities. I certify that 
neither my spouse nor I have a direct or foreseeable financial interest 
in this project. ($200,000 in the Community Oriented Policing Services 
Account)
  Cumberland County Government
  1 Courthouse Square, Room 200, Carlisle, PA 17013
  Survivors, Inc: Survivors, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit 
organization which supports individuals who experience domestic 
violence or sexual assault. Survivors, Inc. provides a 24-hour crisis 
counseling hotline, shelter services, transitional housing, supportive 
counseling, support groups, and legal advocacy for individuals affected 
by domestic violence or sexual assault. Survivors, Inc. would use this 
funding to partially fund staff salaries, on-call stipends, and 
expenses for hotline provision. This is a good use of taxpayer funds 
because safety is one of the most essential needs to both individuals 
and society. When an individual is not safe in their own home they must 
have resources available to them to meet their needs. I certify that 
neither my spouse nor I have a direct or foreseeable financial interest 
in this project. ($25,000 in the Office of Justice Programs, Byrne 
Account)
  Survivors, Inc.
  233 West High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
  York County Children's Advocacy Center: The York County Children's 
Advocacy Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that works 
to reduce the trauma of child abuse investigations, foster professional 
collaboration and cooperation, and promote education and advocacy 
regarding the prevention of child abuse within the community. The York 
County Children's Advocacy Center would use this funding to establish 
the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFE) Team. SAFE Team members 
are registered nurses who have advanced education and clinical 
preparation in forensic examination of sexual assault victims. The SAFE 
Team would provide compassionate care to victims of child abuse by 
simultaneously gathering evidence of a crime. Funds would be used to 
purchase medical supplies and cover exam costs. This is a good use of 
taxpayer funds because York County ranks as the third highest county in 
our Commonwealth for substantiated cases of child abuse. Currently, 
less than 10% of the children involved in substantiated cases receive a 
forensic medical exam. I certify that neither my spouse nor I have a 
direct or foreseeable financial interest in this project. ($60,000 in 
the Office of Justice Programs, Juvenile Justice Account)
  York County Children's Advocacy Center
  28 South Queen Street, York, PA 17403

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