DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Amend Joint Powers Agreement With Dakota County Drug Task Force
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the County Sheriff to amend the joint powers agreement (JPA) with the Dakota County Drug Task Force.
SUMMARY
Since 2000, the Dakota County Sheriff's Office has been a member of the multijurisdictional Dakota County Drug Task Force which coordinates efforts toward the investigation and prosecution of drug and gang related crimes. The Dakota County Drug Task Force currently includes an agreement between Dakota County Sheriff's Office and the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, Savage, South Saint Paul, and West St. Paul. The current JPA was authorized by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners on September 18, 2018 (Resolution 18-504) and expires December 31, 2023.
The member agencies wish to continue the partnership and amend the current JPA. Recently, member agencies have requested and utilized the Drug Task Force to investigate and arrest violent offenders in their cities. Member agencies have found the Drug Task Force to be an extremely valuable resource assisting in the location and apprehension of these violent offenders. The proposed amended JPA expands the authority and scope of duties of the of the Drug Task Force beyond investigation and prosecution of drug offenses and gang activity to now include investigation and support of violent crimes that occur within member agency jurisdictions. In addition, the Administrative Board of the Drug Task Force wishes to amend the JPA to include partial salary reimbursement for the Drug Task Force Commander when task force funds are available. The current JPA only provided availability of compensation for the two team leaders.
The amended JPA will continue to include the Dakota County Sheriff's Office and the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hasting...
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