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 Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children 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 55406 for participation in the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children 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 state of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension operates the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. As a statewide task force, ICAC investigates and prosecutes criminals throughout the state who exploit children on the internet, including cyber enticement and child pornography cases. ICAC also engages in public awareness, outreach, and prevention efforts with the community.
The Sheriff’s Office has been a member of ICAC since 2009. Participation in the task force allows the Sheriff’s Office to work with federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to investigate and prosecute those responsible for internet crimes against children. Task force participation also provides reimbursement from the state for select equipment, training, and investigative overtime costs as outlined in the Joint Powers Agreement.
A Joint Powers Agreement as permitted under Minnesota Statutes 471.59, is required for participation.
The term of the agreement is upon execution through five years from the fully executed agreement. Funding for the task force is provided to the state in part under the Missing and Exploited Children appropriation included in the United States Department of Justice budget.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
ICAC was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the internet, the proliferation of child sexual abuse images available electronically, and heightened online activity by predators seeking unsupervised contact with potential underage victims. Participation in the task force ensures justice for minor victims of these crimes, including those from traditionally disadvantaged or marginalized communities.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement for this Joint Powers Agreement.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no impact to the county’s property tax levy. The estimated reimbursement is $5,000 per year. Reimbursement from the state is provided for select equipment, training, and investigative overtime costs as outlined in the Joint Powers Agreement.
Last Previous Action
On September 24, 2019, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for the period September 24, 2019 through September 24, 2024 (Resolution B2019-221).
Attachments
1. Joint Powers Agreement