Title
Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.
Body
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes and defines a partnership that will result in an ATF National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) system installation, operation and administration for the collection, timely analysis and dissemination of crime gun data to enhance the efforts of law enforcement to integrate resources to reduce firearms violence, identify shooters and refer them for prosecution. The NIBIN system works with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in combating firearms-related violence using ballistic imaging technology to compare images of ballistic evidence obtained from crime scenes and firearms. The mission of the program is to reduce firearms violence through aggressive targeting, investigation and prosecution.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the MOU.
Drafter
Valarie Knowles
Head of Department
Charles M. Cato