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is <br />AGENDA ITEM 4B <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: David J. Pecchia <br />Public Safety Director /Chief of Police <br />DATE: May 10, 2010 <br />TOPIC: <br />Consideration of Resolution No. 10- 43 assigning <br />police officer to the Ramsey County Violent Crime <br />Enforcement Team <br />VOTES REQUIRED: Simple Majority <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Ramsey County Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET) was established to <br />coordinate efforts to investigate, apprehend and prosecute those individuals engaged in <br />violent crimes. The criminals involved in these crimes often have connections to drugs, <br />• gangs and weapons. The VCET is comprised of police officers from 7 different law <br />enforcement agencies in the east metro area. <br />Participation in the VCET will benefit the Lino Lakes Police Department by providing <br />experience and training for officers in areas such as warrants, wire taps, surveillance, <br />narcotics, intelligence gathering and processing, and apprehending gang members / <br />violent offenders committing crime in Lino Lakes and Anoka County. Assigning an <br />officer to the VCET is reflective of the Lino Lakes Police Department's philosophy of <br />proactive policing. Defining, identifying and responding to the issue of gang, drug and <br />violent crime before it becomes a problem will assist us in our mission of providing a <br />safe community for the residents in a changing and growing community. <br />OPTIONS <br />1. Adopt Resolution No. 10 -43, Assigning a police officer to the Ramsey County <br />Violent Crime Enforcement Team. <br />2. Return the Resolution to staff for further information. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />0 Option No.1 <br />