Resolution No. 2023-151, Approving a JPA between City of Fridley and the MnDPS BCA for Participation in the ICAC Task Force
Resolution No. 2023-151
Approving a Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for participation in
the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
Whereas, Minnesota Statute § 471.59 allows two or more governmental units, by agreement
entered into through action of their governing bodies, to jointly or cooperatively exercise any
power common to the contracting parties or any similar powers; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
established the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICACTF) to cooperatively
investigate and prosecute crimes committed against children and the criminal exploitation of
children that is committed and/or facilitated by or through the use of computers; and
Whereas, the ICACTF Program helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an
effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against
children; and
Whereas, the support provided by the ICACTF encompasses forensic and investigative
components, training and technical assistance, victim services, prevention and community
education; and
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) will work cooperatively with the BCA and other law
enforcement partners to protect children from online predators, investigate crimes against
children, and identify and prosecute online predators; and
Whereas, a joint powers agreement between the City and the BCA has been drafted and
reviewed.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby supports the
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
(BCA) for participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk