Title
Gang Initiative Intergovernmental Agreement Between The Village and The Cook County Sheriffs Police
History
The Sheriff of Cook County in cooperation with the South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police has proposed to implement a multi-jurisdictional response team for gang enforcement in south Cook County.
Suburban officers will work in teams under with the supervision of the Cook County Sheriffs Police Department Gang Team to address gang issues in specific areas. In addition, all suburban officers will document gang contacts with field agency contact cards provided by the gang unit.
The net effort will be a more coordinated effort to address gang activity throughout Cook County.
On October 18, 2010, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Safety Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
None
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Orland Park Police Department and the Cook County Sheriffs Police Department for the purpose of joining the Cook County Sheriff Gang Task Force;
And
To authorize the Chief of Police to execute the intergovernmental agreement.