Sponsor: Sheriff's Office
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Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for Participation in the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, 1430 Maryland Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55106 for participation in the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force upon execution through five years from the fully executed agreement.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Joint Powers Agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, operates the Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force (MNHITF). MNHITF investigates human trafficking crimes committed by organized groups or individuals related to child sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, and labor trafficking. MNHITF also works to educate law enforcement officers and the community about human trafficking.
Since 2019, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has been an affiliate member, which permits the reimbursed for case specific overtime on a case-by-case basis. Participation with the MNHITF allows the Sheriff's Office to work with state and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to identify incidents of human trafficking and apprehend and aid in the prosecution of those who commit such crimes.
A joint powers agreement (JPA), as authorized under Minnesota Statutes § 471.59, is required for participation. The term of the agreement is five (5) years from the date of full execution.
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved this JPA.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
Participation helps to ensures justice for victims of crime victims, including individuals from traditionally disadvantaged or marginalized communities.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement for this JPA.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Reimbursement from the state is provided as outlined in the JPA. Because the estimated amount of reimbursement varies by year, has been minimal, and must be limited to eligible expenses, revenue associated with this JPA is not included in the 2026-2027 budget.
Last Previous Action
On November 26, 2019, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for Participation in the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force (Resolution B2019-276).
Attachments
1. Joint Powers Agreement