Submitted by: Allison Weikel
Submitting Department: Police Department
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
ion I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for access to ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) data, pending review and approval by the City Attorney.
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Summary Background:
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is extending their on-going commitment to the law enforcement community by providing participating agencies with access to National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) data. The agency will be able to access NIBIN data through the NIBIN Enforcement Support System (NESS) via an Internet connection. The NESS application allows ATF to collect, analyze, refer, and track NIBIN and other crime gun data. Access will facilitate information sharing and provide near real-time intelligence to participating agencies. The mission of the program is to reduce firearms violence through aggressive identification, investigation, and prosecution of shooters and their sources of crime guns.
Next Steps:
Execute MOU
Fiscal Impact:
None
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
Pending