Approve JPA with Sherburne County Sheriffs Office to participate in the Regional Criminal Tracking and Analysis Group (RCTAG)

The purpose of this case is to consider approving a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ramsey Police Department and the Sherburne County Sheriffs Office for participation in a regional crime analysis and tracking group.  This group is currently comprised of  7 central MN Sheriffs Offices (including Anoka and Sherburne) and 17 city police departments.  This group tracks, analyzes, and shares data related to criminal activities and patterns occurring in their jurisdictions.  The city would benefit from being part of a group that looks at criminal activity on a regional level.  This JPA would allow the city to leverage resources of other members that have not previously been available.  There are well established policies and oversight outlined in the JPA to protect sensitive information.
 

The JPA requires no additional funding or staffing.

Staff reviewed the JPA and recommends approval.

Motion to Approve the Jpint Powers Agreement with the Sherburne County Sheriffs Office for participation in the Regional Criminal Tracking and Analysis Group (RCTAG).