Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County Judge to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Webb County and the City of Laredo Police Department (LPD) Juvenile Crime Reduction Unit for the purpose of formalizing interagency collaboration with Webb County Court-at-Law I & II, the Webb County Attorney’s Office, the Juvenile Probation Department (Youth Village), law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders, in order to enhance coordination, communication, investigative processes, court procedures, monitoring, and service delivery related to juvenile crime reduction efforts within Webb County; said MOU to remain in effect until terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice, with no impact to the County’s General Fund, and including all matters incident thereto.

Issue: Webb County has experienced an increase in juvenile crime, highlighting the need for improved coordination among agencies involved in prevention, enforcement, and rehabilitation.

Solution: The City of Laredo Police Department has reinstated its Juvenile Crime Reduction Unit (JCRU), which is designed to collaborate with key stakeholders across Webb County. Entering into an MOU would formalize cooperation between LPD and Webb County.  

Result: Coordinated combined efforts by all to effectively communicate, work together and address juvenile crime.

Webb County Court-at-Law II works to address juvenile substance abuse through the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court (Youth Success Court).
 

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