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REVISED <br />AGENDA ITEM #4A <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR David J. Pecchia <br />Public Safety Director /Chief of Police <br />MEETING DATE November 26, 2007 <br />TOPIC <br />Consideration of Resolution No. 07 -198 Acceptance <br />of $40,000 grant for assigning police officer to the <br />Metro Gang Strike Force <br />VOTES REQUIRED: Simple Majority <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Metro Gang Strike Force (MGSF) was established to coordinate efforts to prevent <br />gang activity; and investigate, apprehend and prosecute those individuals engaged in <br />such crimes which could be defined as gang related or crimes committed for the benefit <br />of a gang. The MGSF is comprised of police officers from 11 different law enforcement <br />agencies in the metro area. <br />Participation in the MGSF will benefit the Lino Lakes Police Department by providing <br />great exposure and training for officers in areas such as warrants, wire taps, <br />surveillance, narcotics, intelligence gathering and processing as well as apprehending <br />gang members committing crimes in Lino Lakes and Anoka County. Assigning an <br />officer to the MGSF is in accordance with the LLPD's philosophy of proactive policing. <br />Defining, identifying and responding to the issue of gang related crime before it <br />becomes a problem will assist us in our mission of providing a safe community for the <br />residents in a changing and growing city. <br />The Lino Lakes Police Department, as a condition of assigning an officer to the MGSF, <br />will be receiving a grant of $40,000 to assist with the costs associated with this <br />assignment. The materials associated with the grant are attached. <br />OPTIONS <br />1. Adopt Resolution No. 07 -198 accepting the $40,000 grant for assignment of <br />a police officer to the Metro Gang Strike Force. <br />2. Return the Resolution to staff for further information. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Option No. 1 <br />21 <br />