DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the State of Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Internet Crimes Against Children (MICAC) Task Force.
SUMMARY
The State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, with funding through the federal government, established the MICAC Task Force. The purpose of this task force is to investigate internet-based crimes against children, specifically child pornography, criminal exploitation of children, and related offenses that are committed and/or facilitated by or through the use of computers. The reason for entering into this agreement is to allow the Sheriff's Office to access the training opportunities and obtain additional technical equipment for investigating these crimes. The MICAC asks in return that Dakota County provide investigative resources on any of those types of crimes occurring in Dakota County. Currently, the MICAC provides financial and technical assistance to over 125 agencies across the State of Minnesota, including Dakota County. The agreement provides for the Dakota County Sheriff's Office to receive computer equipment, specialized training, and payment of overtime.
Presently, the Electronic Crimes Task Force assists local agencies with investigations relating to Internet crimes against children. Specifically, their responsibilities include the evaluation of computer hard drives, cell phones, and other electronic devices as it relates to the possession, distribution, and manufacture of child pornography and soliciting of children online. These are the same services that will be provided to MICAC under the proposed agreement, and staff does not anticipate an increase in the responsibilities of the Electronic Crimes Task Force.
Since 2019, we have received approximately $3,475 for equ...
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