I. Executive Summary (1⁄2 page)
- Clear statement of need
- Summary of your recommendation (new position + strategic funding office)
- Estimated 3-year financial impact
II. The Problem (3⁄4 page)
- Underperformance in grant acquisition (<$20M/year vs. $110M+ potential)
- Lack of centralized grant strategy
- Structural inefficiencies, missed reimbursements, and siloed modernization efforts
III. The Opportunity (1–1.5 pages)
- New grant targets (10–12% of budget = $110–132M/year)
- Potential funding areas (RMS, CAD, drones, AI, jail modernization, Coroner’s Bureau)
- Estimated clawbacks, cost-avoidance, and grant ROI
- Total financial impact: $289M–$530M+
IV. The Solution (3⁄4 page)
- Immediate appointment: Special Assignment / Executive Advisor role (via Investigator reassignment or TOC as Lieutenant)
- Creation of Grant Strategy & Innovation Division (GSID)
- Organizational structure, job roles, MOU/post compliance
V. Recommendation (1⁄2 page)
- Request administrative reassignment now
- Begin Phase 1 implementation within 30 days
- Create 3-year funding roadmap, present results at Command Staff quarterly
✅ Tone and Style
- Use formal, objective language.
- Avoid personal or emotional appeals—focus on mission, data, return on investment, and public service outcomes.
- Reference RCSD policy, POST expectations, and DOJ grant standards where appropriate.
- Avoid any hint of “politicking” or circumventing process—frame your role as enabling the department to succeed within established structures.