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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 4.N.
For Meeting of: November 16, 2021

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding the NIBIN Enforcement Support System (NESS)
SUBMITTED BY:

Dustin Soptich, Sergeant

Matt Murray, Chief of Police

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is extending their on-going commitment to the law enforcement community by providing participating agencies with access to National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) data. The Yakima Police Department will be able to access NIBIN data through the NIBIN Enforcement Support System (NESS). The NESS application allows ATF to collect, analyze, refer, and track NIBIN and other gun crime data. Access will facilitate information sharing and provide near real-time intelligence.
ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
resolution11/5/2021Cover Memo
MOU12/21/2021Cover Memo