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File #: 25-543    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/14/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/11/2025 Final action: 6/11/2025
Title: Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with San Mateo County law enforcement agencies to provide a standardized approach and method of collection and sharing information within their electronic data systems.
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1
Related files: 25-542
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Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with San Mateo County law enforcement agencies to provide a standardized approach and method of collection and sharing information within their electronic data systems.

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WHEREAS, the parties to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with San Mateo County law enforcement agencies have a longstanding history of working to together to provide efficient utilization of resources in public safety efforts; and

WHEREAS, in the coming year, several agencies will begin utilizing a shared AI-powered law enforcement system called C3 AI; and

WHEREAS, C3 AI tool will aggregate data from police records, dispatch software, license plate readers, and other intelligence into a single application, which will enable law enforcement to efficiently and accurately search through various disparate datasets; and

WHEREAS, C3 AI is funded by BSCC Organized Retail Theft grant funds; and

WHEREAS, the MOU outlines an agreement between County law enforcement agencies for the purpose of securely sharing data in support of public safety efforts and establishes a standardized framework for collaboration and data exchange, using this centralized AI-powered law enforcement system; and

WHEREAS, authorized personnel from each agency will have secure, regulated access to shared data for investigative purposes, adhering to federal and state security standards; and

WHEREAS, member agencies retain control over their data and can restrict access as needed; and

WHEREAS, the agreement emphasizes data security, proper training for users, compliance with legal standards, and respect for privacy rights, prohibiting data use for immigration enforcement; and

WHEREAS, the MOU will be reviewed every three years, with an option for parties to withdraw or amend; and

WHEREAS, data sharing is essential for creating a comprehensive view of criminal activity across jurisdictions, enabling a faster response, and ulti...

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