Agenda Date: 2/05/2019
Subject:
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A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Littleton Police Department (LPD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for participation on the Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Violent Crime Task Force.
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Presented By:
Doug Stephens, Chief of Police
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Does city council support an MOU between the LPD and the FBI for participation on the Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Violent Crime Task Force (RMSSTF)?
BACKGROUND:
The LPD participates on multi-jurisdictional task forces as a way to increase its ability to respond to and investigate complex criminal events. Participation on task forces provides access to additional personnel and specialized equipment for use in investigations or major incidents occurring in Littleton.
The FBI's RMSSTF is a multi-jurisdictional collaborative task force focusing on violent crime and criminals including but not limited to: mass killings, carjacking, robbery, kidnapping, and firearm violations. The task force utilizes local, state, and federal law enforcement and civilian support personnel to conduct well-coordinated investigations seeking the most effective investigative and prosucatory avenues by which to convict and incarcerate dangerous offenders. Offenders are subject to state and/or federal prosecution for offenses investigated by the RMSSTF.
The LPD has called on the RMSSTF in the past for assistance with major investigations including missing persons, homicides, and violent robberies. The assistance of the task force and the resources it brings to bear, has been instrumental in the successful identification and prosecution of violent offenders who have committed crimes in Littleton.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
None
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The LPD will benefit greatly by participation on the RMSSTF through the ability to call upon multi-jurisdictional investigators, support staff, and specialized equipment to respond to major incid...
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