Title
RESOLUTION 5041: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ARIZONA INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) for participation in the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
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Background
The PPD is the recipient of a United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grant to enforce laws regarding internet crimes against children. PPD utilizes this grant for the purpose of administering and operating an ICAC Task Force in Arizona. PPD manages the Task Force and is the primary grantee for funding. The Glendale Police Department (GPD) has been involved with the Arizona ICAC Task Force for many years and has been receiving ICAC sub-grant awards, funded by the United States Department of Justice, to enhance the ability of the police department to investigate and prosecute offenders of internet crimes against children.
The GPD reviews an average of 60 cyber tips from Arizona ICAC a year. These tips are investigated when substantial information is provided or exists that requires further research and examination. Many of these investigations lead to successful prosecution. The GPD submits quarterly reports to the Arizona ICAC on the cases that have been reviewed and investigated. The partnership with the Arizona ICAC Task Force provides sub-grant funding for the purpose of purchasing necessary equipment needed to properly investigate internet crimes against children, as well as providing free training to investigators, and equipment in some cases.
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