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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.G.
For Meeting of: September 7, 2021

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Homeland Security Investigations to conduct joint investigations of internet crimes against children
SUBMITTED BY:

Matt Murray, Chief of Police

Jay Seely, Captain
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Yakima Police Department and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) seek to work jointly on investigations of internet crimes against children. To further such investigations, this Memorandum of Understanding would allow HSI to designate certain YPD officers as Customs Officers (Excepted) in order to facilitate assistance on investigations into internet crimes against children. The Memorandum of Understanding specifies the responsibilities of each party with respect to the designation of YPD officers as Customs Officers (Excepted).
ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
resolution9/1/2021Cover Memo
MOU8/30/2021Contract
supplemental form8/30/2021Backup Material