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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 4B <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson, Public Safety Director <br />MEETING DATE: May 23, 2022 <br />TOPIC: Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force Joint Powers Agreement <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department (LLPSD) is requesting council approval to enter into <br />JPA for the investigation of financial crimes. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) oversees the Minnesota Financial Crimes <br />Task Force (MNFCTF) and the appropriated funds for the investigation of financial crimes in <br />Minnesota. The LLPSD has been a member of MNFCTF since November 12, 2018 when Council <br />approved the current Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), which is set to expire on June 30, 2022. Staff <br />from the LLPSD has conducted investigations into financial crimes that have been complex and <br />involved multiple jurisdictions and involved personnel from the MN Financial Crimes Task Force <br />(MNFCTF). Staff continues to participate in investigative meetings, training and have been <br />provided assistance from MNFCTF with investigative matters. Staff have found our partnership <br />with the MNCFCTF to be beneficial with investigations into financial and identity theft crimes <br />that have occurred in our community. <br />If approved to continue to participate in the JPA, the City of Lino Lakes would be authorized to be <br />reimbursed for overtime expenses stemming from the investigation into financial crimes. The City <br />would also have the ability to be reimbursed for expenses related financial crimes training. <br />Participation in this JPA would not result in any staffing changes in the Public Safety Department. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends approval of the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force JPA. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force JPA <br />