The 2008 Homeland Security Grant provides the Contra Costa County Operational Area with $2,256,607. All projects and expenditures funded by the 2008 Homeland Security Grant were selected based on an assessment of Operational Area needs by first responders within the County, including law enforcement, the fire service, and health disciplines. The Anti-Terrorism Approval Body (Approval Authority) gives approval for all expenditures funded by Homeland Security Grants. The California Office of Homeland Security designated the Approval Authority for the Contra Costa County Operational Area to include the following individuals: Dr. William Walker, County Public Health Director; Chief Keith Richter, County Fire Chief; Chief Jim Parrott, Municipal Fire Chief; Sheriff Warren Rupf, County Sheriff; Chief David Cutaia, Martinez Chief of Police. The recommendations of the local Approval Authority are submitted and approved by the Governer's Office of Homeland Security.