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Joint resolution authorizing participation of the Lake County State's Attorney in the Major Crimes Task Force ("Task Force").
Staff Summary
* The Task Force, having been in place for over 20 years, recently completed an operational and structural review. As a result of that effort - which included Lake County Municipalities, the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Lake County State's Attorney's Office (SAO), and the Illinois State Police - it was determined that the Task Force be continued through approval of updated By-Laws and membership Contract.
* The Task Force will provide high level investigation and law enforcement efforts cooperatively between Lake County municipalities and the Lake County and State participating offices, the need for which may exceed the ability of any individual municipality through its regular police services.
* The updated By-Laws, which also constitute the membership Contract, require a three-year commitment that commences on April 1, 2018. As required, the County Board (Board) authorized the updated Contract and By-Laws of the Task Force on March 13, 2018.
* Upon approval of this item, the Board will approve the participation of the SAO in the Task Force.
* The Task Force includes a Board of Directors on which the Lake County State's Attorney will participate as the SAO Members' representative and the Chief Deputy of the Criminal Division as alternate.
* 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 participated in the Task Force Contract and By-Laws drafting process.
* Comprehensive insurance and insurance-like coverage and risk management services will be offered for those participating in the Task Force.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lake County Municipalities, the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Lake County...
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