TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, City Manager
DATE: March 20, 2019
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APPROVING LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR MULTI-AGENCY GANG TASKFORCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23.1225 (1) (2), FLORIDA STATUTES, KNOWN AS THE FLORIDA MUTUAL AID ACT.
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BACKGROUND:
The agreement covers criminal street gangs and criminal organization enforcement activities across jurisdictional boundaries in certain defined circumstances for the purpose of protecting the public peace and safety and preserving the lives and property of the citizens.
Pursuant to Section 23.1225 (1) (2) of the Florida Statues, known as the Florida Mutual Aid Act, upon final adoption by the Sheriff of Broward County, this activity will be authorized and subject to specific Margate Police Department rules outlined in appropriate General Orders.
This agreement shall be in effect from March 1, 2019 through April 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONTACT PERSON: Jonathan Shaw, Chief of Police