Submitted by: Allison Weikel
Submitting Department: Police Department
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Cross Border (Cross Jurisdictional) Task Force Memorandum of Understanding
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that Mayor and Counsel authorize the City Administrator to enter into an Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FB) Cross Border Task Force pending legal sufficiency.
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Summary Background:
The mission of the Cross Border Task Force is to identify and target for prosecution criminal enterprise groups responsible for drug trafficking, money laundering, human trafficking, crimes of violence such as murder and aggravated assault, robbery, and violent street gangs, as well as to intensely focus on the apprehension of dangerous fugitives where there is or may be a multi-jurisdictional investigative interest. The CBTF will enhance the effectiveness of federal/state/local law enforcement resources through a well-coordinated initiative seeking the most effective investigative/prosecutive avenues by which to convict and incarcerate dangerous criminal offenders.
Entering this agreement will provide the Hyattsville Police Department with access to resources such as investigative databases, criminal intelligence, and additional personnel if needed to supplement and expedite criminal investigations, resulting in increased public safety while potentially reducing the time necessary to close cases and justice for victims.
Next Steps:
Execute MOU
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support. This allows more regional coordination and access to information and resources across the tri-state DMV area.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
Pending