Action 8.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Sheriff
- Meeting Date:
- 06/04/2024
- Title:
- Agreement Regarding Anti-Human Trafficking
- Submitted By:
- John Gjerde, County Sheriff
- Department:
- County Sheriff
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Sean Gijanto
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Lieutenant
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
New IGA
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve Agreement between the State of Arizona through its Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Cochise County, specifically Cochise County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), in the amount of $537,901, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 (retroactive upon signing), to enhance law enforcement services and programs that reduce human trafficking within the state and Cochise County.
Background:
This Agreement is between the State of Arizona through its Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Cochise County, specifically Cochise County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), to enhance law enforcement services and programs that reduce human trafficking within the State and Cochise County, in the amount of $537,901 dollars. The purpose of this agreement is to enhance law enforcement services to investigate, deter, apprehend, prosecute, and detain individuals involved in human trafficking within Cochise County and the State of Arizona, through the cooperative efforts of DPS and CCSO.
The award shall include up to $52,510 for equipment, training expenses funded up to $35,525, and digital forensics software up to $449,866. These funds will be used by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit for the purpose of combating human trafficking in Cochise County.
The award shall include up to $52,510 for equipment, training expenses funded up to $35,525, and digital forensics software up to $449,866. These funds will be used by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit for the purpose of combating human trafficking in Cochise County.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
If approved, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office will coordinate with the Department of Public Safety to utilize the authorized funds.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If not approved, the agreement will be returned to the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office will lose funding to enhance human trafficking investigations.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Please approve the acceptance of these funds to enhance law enforcement resources and response to human trafficking crimes. One copy is to be retained by Cochise County and one copy to be returned to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.