PREPARED BY: JAMES LAUGHTER DATE OF MEETING: 11/04/2024
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AS A PARTICIPATING AGENCY IN THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MAJOR CRIMES INVESTIGATION TASK FORCE
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Improve Public Safety is one of the top City Council priorities and is an adopted policy item under the FY 2023-25 City of San Pablo Council Priority Workplan, effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
In 2018, the San Pablo Police Department entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, becoming a participating agency in the Contra Costa County FBI Safe Streets Task Force (SSTF). This task force brings together FBI agents, local law enforcement investigators, and federal and state prosecutors to target violent gang activity, curb violent crime, and apprehend violent fugitives in Contra Costa County. Participating agencies may request federal financial reimbursement for overtime costs incurred by assigned SSTF personnel, up to the maximum annual limit established by the FBI ($20,707.50 maximum limit for FY 23-24).
In 2024, SSTF expanded its geographical jurisdiction to include Alameda County. However, Contra Costa County participating agencies have opted not to expand their focus to Alameda County, preferring to concentrate resources on addressing major crimes within Contra Costa County.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, established the Contra Costa County Major Crimes Investigation Task Force (MCTF). The primary focus of MCTF is to investigate major crimes such as homicides, violent crimes, narcotic...
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