2011-27579 Reso .. i
RE SOLUTION 2011 -27579
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MULTI- AGENCY
VOLUNTARY COOPERATION MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON • BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL, CHILD PREDATOR CYBER CRIME UNIT, IN ORDER TO
COMBAT THE ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN, THE
MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY,
AND OTHER RELATED CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS, WHICH SHALL
SERVE TO DISRUPT THOSE PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ENGAGED IN SUCH CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, the Office of the Attorney General has established the Child Predator Cyber
Crime Unit for the purpose of arresting and successful prosecuting those offenders who commit
internet crimes against children; and
WHEREAS, the Child Predator Cyber Crimes Unit is comprised of local, State and
Federal law enforcement personnel that seek the most effective investigative and prosecutive
avenues to facilitate the apprehension and prosecution of those offenders responsible for the
online sexual exploitation of children, the manufacturing and distribution of child pornography,
and other related criminal violations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach seeks to protect children from becoming victims of
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this type of criminal activity, and is prepared to allow those detectives assigned to the Special
Victim's Squad of the Miami Beach Police Department, to Liaison on a part-time basis, with their
counter parts of the Child Predator Cyber Crimes Unit in identifying, locating and apprehending
individuals who commit internet crimes against children in the City of Miami Beach and South
Florida; and
- WHEREAS, it is a great benefit to the Miami Beach Police Department to participate in
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the Child Pr Cyber Crime Unit because of the increased investigative resources and
capabilities, and thereby improve the effectiveness of the Miami Beach Police Department law
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enforcement activities, at no cost to the City of Miami Beach; and
WHErtEAS, the City of Miami Beach, on behalf of the Miami Beach Police Department,
and the Office of the Attorney General Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit, wishes to execute a
Multi- Agency Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement, commencing upon the signature of
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the Director of the Office of the Attorney General Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit, and at least
one other participating agency, and shall remain in effect until December 31 2012.
NOli, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSI N OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk to execute a Multi- Agency Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement between the
City of Miai Beach, on behalf of the Miami Beach Police Department, and the Office of the
Attorney Ge eral, Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit, in order to combat the online sexual
exploitation pf children, the manufacturing and distribution of child pornography, and other
related crim naI violations, which shall serve to disrupt those persons and organizations
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engaged in uch criminal activities.
PASSED an ADOPTED this 1 f M. day of January, 2011.
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M A • R MATT HE' RE • BOW R
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ROBERT PARCHER CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolutio of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, authorizing the
City Mana er and City Clerk to execute a multi- agency Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement
between t ° e City of Miami Beach on behalf of the Miami Beach Police Department, and the Office of
Attorney General, Child Predator Cyber Crimes Unit, in order to combat the online sexual exploitation
of childre , the manufacturing and distribution of child pornography, and other related criminal
violations, which shall serve to disrupt those persons and organizations engaged in such criminal
activities.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain cr 'ime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the Center For Research and
Public Policy, and Business Residential Satisfaction Survey of City of Miami Beach residents in 2009,
indicated that their three top most important areas of for the City of Miami Beach to address in an effort to
improve public safety throughout the City is Preventing Crime 44.9 %, Enforcing Traffic Laws 36.1% and
Increasing Vi ibility of Police in Neighborhoods 32.4 %.
Issue:
Shall the Commission adopt this Resolution?
Item Sum ary /Recommendation:
The Office of the Attorney General has established the Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit for the
purpose of arresting and successful prosecution of offenders who commit Internet crimes against
children. The Child Predator Cyber Crimes Unit is comprised of local, State and Federal law
enforceme t personnel who seek the most effective and prosecutive avenues to facilitate the
apprehens on and prosecution of those offenders responsible for the online sexual exploitation of
children, ircluding the manufacturing and distribution of child pornography, and other related criminal
violations.
In an effort to support the Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit, the Miami Beach Police Department
(MBPD) h s been asked by the Office of the Attorney General, to participate and execute a Voluntary
Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and the City of Miami
Beach on behalf of the MBPD. As a result, detectives assigned to the MBPD's Special Victim's Squad
will participate ate on a part -time basis to work in conjunction with Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit
personnel in identifying, locating and apprehending individuals who commit these crimes in the City of
Miami Beach and South Florida.
Participati n in the Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit will benefit the City of Miami Beach and the
MBPD bedause of access to increased investigative resources and capabilities at no cost to the City
of Miami El3each. Upon the signatures of the Director of the Office of the Attorney General Child
Predator Cyber Crime Unit and one other participating agency will commence the agreement and will
remain in ffect until December 31, 2012.
Advisory oard Recommendation: .
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Financial nformation:
Source .f Amount Account
Funds:
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3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
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Sign- Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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TO Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
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FROM: i lorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: i anuary 19, 2011 4.
SUBJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MULTI- AGENCY
VOLUNTARY COOPERATION MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL, CHILD PREDATOR CYBERCRIME UNIT, IN ORDER TO
COMBAT THE ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN, THE
MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY,
AND OTHER RELATED CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS, WHICH SHALL
SERVE TO DISRUPT THOSE PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ENGAGED IN SUCH CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Offic , of the Attorney General has established the Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit for the
purpose o arresting and successful prosecution of offenders who commit Internet crimes against
children. The Child Predator Cyber Crimes Unit is comprised of local, State and Federal law
enforcem ,nt personnel who seek the most effective and prosecutive avenues to facilitate the
apprehension and prosecution of those offenders responsible for the online sexual exploitation of
children, i cluding the manufacturing and distribution of child pornography, and other related
criminal vi' Iations..
In an effo to support the Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit, the Miami Beach Police Department
(MBPD) hi s been asked by the Office of the Attorney General, to participate and execute a
Voluntary ooperation Mutual Aid Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and the
City of Mi mi Beach on behalf of the MBPD. As a result, detectives assigned to the MBPD's
Special Victim's Squad will participate on a part -time basis to work in conjunction with Child
Predator yber Crime Unit personnel in identifying, locating and apprehending individuals who
commit th se crimes in the City of Miami Beach and South Florida.
Participate n in the Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit will benefit the City of Miami Beach and the
MBPD because of access to increased investigative resources and capabilities at no cost to the
City of Mimi Beach. Upon the signatures of the Director of the Office of the Attorney General
Child Predator Cyber Crime Unit and one other participating agency will commence the
agree ent and will remain in effect until December 31, 2012.
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