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Joint resolution authorizing the contract and by-laws of the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force (Task Force).
Staff Summary
* The Task Force, in place for over 20 years, recently completed an operational and structural review. As a result of that effort - which included the Lake County Municipalities, LCSO, Lake County State's Attorney and Illinois State Police - it was determined that the Task Force should continue through updated By-Laws and member contract.
* The Task Force, comprised of law enforcement agencies such as those mentioned above, will be utilized to complete investigations that require expertise that exceed the capacity and ability of individual member agencies.
* The updated By-Laws - which constitutes a member contract - require a three-year commitment that commences on April 1, 2018. The County Board is required to approve the LCSO's membership and authorize the contract, by-laws, and the creation of the Task Force.
* The Task Force, which requires participation by a minimum of 20 agencies, includes an Executive Committee which will be chaired by Sheriff Mark Curran, Jr. with Undersheriff Hare serving as LCSO's representative to the Task Force's Board of Directors (and Chief Petrillo as LCSO alternate).
* As a Task Force member, LCSO will be required to (a) agree to abide by Task Force By-Laws; (b) provide an annual financial payment; and (c) provide additional in-kind contributions when personnel and expert resources are required based on availability and need.
* The Task Force will purchase and provide police and management liability insurance for the Task Force and participating members.
* The Task Force recognizes that members do not acknowledge or accept responsibility for any claims due to property losses, claims in tort or in contract or other claims or losses made against any other members of the Task Force. Lake County Risk Management staff has participated in the Task Force Contract and By-Laws drafting process.
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