From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding / Interlocal Agreement (MOU/ILA) among participating Local Governments to share law enforcement incident data through Dallas County Adult Information System (AIS)
Presenter
Steve Dye, Chief of Police / Deputy City Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie covers 81.4 square miles, is the 5th largest city in the Dallas - Fort Worth region in land mass, and is situated in three counties (Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis). The City has a growing population of over 189,000 residents and provides emergency response service for both citizens and visitors within its boundaries. Law Enforcement, particularly criminal investigations, often extends beyond the boundaries of the City limits. It is, therefore, important that local agencies mutually cooperate to effectively serve and protect their respective constituents.
Vernon’s Texas Statues and Codes Annotated (VTCA), Local Government Code 791, The Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act, provides that any one or more local governmental entities may contract with each other for the performance of governmental functions and for the joint use of facilities or services for police protection and for the promotion and protection of the health and welfare of the inhabitants of this State and the mutual benefit of the parties.
The Grand Prairie Police Department along with other local law enforcement agencies often generate, share and commonly use certain data owned by Dallas County for the management of public safety response activities during both emergency and non-emergency operations. Participating in this Memorandum of Understanding / Interlocal Agreement (MOU/ILA) will provide the Department continued access to the Dallas County’s Adult Information System (AIS).
Financial Consideration
None
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ...
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