Resolution No. 2023-145, Authorizing Approval of the Anoka County Special Weapons and Tactics Team Joint Powers Agreement
Resolution No. 2023-145
Authorizing Approval of the Anoka County Special Weapons and Tactics Team
Joint Powers Agreement
Whereas, certain crisis situations in our community require law enforcement resources that are
beyond the capabilities of regular police units; and
Whereas, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and the Anoka Police Department both currently
provide additional training and resources to selected officers from their agencies to serve on
their own Specialized Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Teams; and
Whereas, a lack of experienced staff at both agencies has created a need for the Anoka County
and City of Anoka SWAT teams to combine resources; and
Whereas, in addition to personnel from Anoka County and the City of Anoka, personnel from
other Anoka County law enforcement agencies are critical to ensure safe and successful SWAT
operations; and
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City), Anoka County, the City of Anoka, the City of Blaine, the City
of Columbia Heights, the City of Coon Rapids, the City of Lino Lakes, and the City of Ramsey,
have formed a partnership to create the Anoka County SWAT Team; and
Whereas, a Joint Powers Agreement between all participating entities has been drafted and
reviewed; and
Whereas, the City will make annual payments to Anoka County for each participating
member’s training and equipment.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby supports the
agreement with Anoka County, the City of Anoka, the City of Blaine, the City of Columbia
Heights, the City of Coon Rapids, the City of Lino Lakes, and the City of Ramsey for participation
in the Anoka County SWAT Team.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 day of November,
2023.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk