R2022-134 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Macon and the City of Decatur for a Multi-Jurisdictional Street Crimes Task Force

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STAFF REPORT To: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe City Council Members From: Scot Wrighton, City Manager Shane Brandel, Chief of Police Subject: DPD-MSO Street Crimes Agreement BRIEFING ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION: It would be the recommendation of staff that the council approve the intergovernmental agreement between with the County of Macon to formalize the Street Crimes Task Force. BACKGROUND: The Decatur Police Department(DPD) and the Macon County Sheriffs Office(MSO)have worked closely with each other performing law enforcement duties for several years. In 2015, a formal arrangement was made between DPD and MSO for the joint cooperation of the two agencies to combat drug crimes throughout Macon County. This was known as the Narcotics Task Force. MSO has assigned at least one detective to the DPD Street Crimes Unit during this time, and DPD Street Crimes Detectives have been deputized so that their enforcement authority will extend into all of Macon County. In recent years,due to the changing nature of law enforcement work,DPD and MSO have expanded their investigative cooperation into other areas of criminal activity. As such,both agencies have sought to update the original agreement to rename the group the Street Crimes Task Force, as well as update other outdated aspects of the agreement. This arrangement takes into account the wide array of criminal activity where both agencies can benefit from each other, through equipment,manpower,knowledge and experience. The Intergovernmental Agreement being presented outlines the nature of the Task Force, its formation, operational control, as well as seized funds/asset distribution. This agreement will enhance the abilities of both agencies to combat criminal activity in Decatur and Macon County.