Discussion and possible action to extend a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Office of the Attorney General and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for a term of Two (2) years for the continuation of Internet Against Children Crimes Task Force activities from the current end date of August 31, 2015, to the new proposed end date of August 31, 2017; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents in all matters related to this agreement; and any other matters incident thereto. The deadline to return the signed MOU amendment is August 10, 2015.
Issue: Among the most pernicious and harmful cyber crimes is online child predation. The Webb County Sheriff’s Office cyber crimes law enforcement unit has successfully worked with multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the Office of the Attorney General, to arrest over fifty (50) child predators in the Laredo/Webb County area. However, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Office of the Attorney General and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for Internet Crimes Against Children Crimes Task Force activities is due to expire on August 31, 2015.
Solution: Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding to extend the agreement between the Office of the Attorney General and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office until August 31, 2017.
Result: The children of Laredo/Webb County will be better protected from online predators through the combined law enforcement efforts of the Office of the Attorney General and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.
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