HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-077 CCRMember Moore introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-77
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, BUREAU OF
CRIMINAL APPREHENSION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNET
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE (ICAC)
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
(BCA), administers the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program to assist
local law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting crimes committed against children that are
facilitated by computers and other technology; and
WHEREAS, the ICAC Task Force provides participating agencies with access to specialized
training, investigative resources, and reimbursement for eligible expenses such as equipment,
overtime, and travel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center Police Department has historically paiiicipated in
the ICAC Task Force and seeks to continue this partnership through the approval of a Joint Powers
Agreement with the BCA; and
WHEREAS, the agreement requires that the City adhere to established ICAC operational
and investigative standards and ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and
WHEREAS, participation in the ICAC Task Force enhances the City's ability to protect
children, investigate technology-facilitated exploitation, and hold offenders accountable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that:
1.The City of Brooklyn Center formally approves the Joint Powers Agreement with the
Minnesota Depaiiment of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, for participation
in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
2.The City Council authorizes the City Manager and Chief of Police to execute the Joint
Powers Agreement and any subsequent amendments or documents necessary to maintain the
City's pa1iicipation in the ICAC Task Force.
September 22th, 2025
Date
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