File #: RES 2019-064    Name: Multi-Agency Gang Task Force Agreement
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/21/2019 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 3/28/2019 Final action: 3/28/2019
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED BROWARD COUNTY MULTI-AGENCY GANG TASK FORCE AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
Indexes: Gang Task Force, Mutual Aid Agreement, Police, Resolution
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2019-064-Multi Agency Gang Task Force Agrmt, 2. AGREEMENT-Multi-Agency Gang Task Force

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED BROWARD COUNTY MULTI-AGENCY GANG TASK FORCE AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.

 

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BACKGROUND:

 

The Florida Mutual Aid Act, contained in Part I, Chapter 23, of the Florida Statutes, permits law enforcement agencies to provide voluntary cooperation and assistance of a routine law enforcement nature across jurisdictional boundaries by entering into a mutual aid agreement.

DISCUSSION:

The Multi-Agency Gang Task Force Agreement (“MAGTF Agreement”) provides for law enforcement agencies across Broward County to make more efficient use of their powers and resources by working together as one unit to deal with criminal street gangs and criminal organization enforcement activities across jurisdictional boundaries.  The agreement provides for a five (5) year term expiring on April 30, 2024.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:  N/A