14-10949r RESOLUTION NO. 10949
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE HENNEPIN COUNTY VIOLENT OFFENDER TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Sheriff's Department is the agency responsible for
the administration of the Violent Offender Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the focus of the Violent Offender Task Force is combating repeat
offenders, gangs and illegal narcotics; and,
WHEREAS, criminal activity is cross jurisdictional and involves repeat offenders,
gangs and illegal narcotics; and,
WHEREAS, modern police tactics involve the use of multi-jurisdictional task
forces to combat crime and share criminal intelligence; and,
WHEREAS, THE HENNEPIN County Violent Offender Task Force has a proven
track record in combating this type of criminal behavior; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield Police Department is responsible for the
prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws; and,
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department has requested the
Richfield Police Department to place an officer on the Violent Offender Task Force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield enter into a
Co-operative Agreement with the Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force for
placement of one Richfield Police Officer on said task force. Steve Devich, City
Manager, is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to
implement the project on behalf of the City of Richfield Police Department.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 22nd day of
July, 2014.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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Nancy Gibbs S ity Clerk