Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with State of Arizona Attorney General's Office in Support of Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (Ordinance S-46079)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the State of Arizona Attorney General's Office in support of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for an amount not to exceed $1,343,600. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children (AZICAC) Task Force is partnered with more than 64 agencies statewide that includes investigators from city, county, state and federal agencies. Since 2006, Arizona law enforcement detectives and special agents have conducted more than 27,312 investigations resulting in the incarceration of hundreds of offenders. In addition, the AZICAC Task Force has provided training presentations to children, parents and community groups to educate them on how to protect children from internet crimes. The goal of the task force is to identify, investigate and prosecute individuals who exploit children. The agreement will support the task force by providing funding for personnel, technology and equipment. The amount of the agreement is up to $1,343,600 for one year with the option to extend for up to four additional years.
Contract Term
Funding period is effective as of the date of signature of all parties and expires on July 31, 2020.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required; cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.