Police Department
Reference: City of Brighton and Commerce City Sexual Assault Task Force
To: Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through: Philip Rodriguez, City Manager
Prepared By: Frank Acosta, Police Commander
Date Prepared: November 22, 2017
PURPOSE
The Brighton Police Department is seeking approval form the Council to enter into an IGA with the City of Commerce City to form a Sexual Assault Task Force.
BACKGROUND
In January of 2017 the City of Commerce City applied for a grant to form a sexual assault task force with the City of Brighton through the Bureau of Justice Smart Policing Initiative. Over 50 agencies applied for the grant and Commerce City was one of 7 Agencies awarded the grant. The grant is for $699,721.
The IGA will allow the Cities of Brighton and Commerce City to form a multi-agency Sexual Assault Task force that will implement best practice in the area of sexual assault investigation and sex offender management. The grant funding requires a significant research component to establish best practices and enhance service to victims.
CONCLUSIONS
The Sexual Assault Task Force IGA allows both cities the ability to provide crime victims with quality service in accordance with the Victim Rights Amendment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The net impact on the 2018 budget will be $1526.40 in salary difference.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1) Approve
2) Decline
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the IGA in order to provide continued assistance for victims.