*Special Public Safety Committee
TL;DR
The Oakland Public Safety Committee met virtually to discuss police interactions with federal agencies, focusing on the city's participation in the Joint Terror Task Force (JTTF). The committee voted to terminate Oakland Police Department's participation in the JTTF and did not take action on a proposed three-year memorandum of understanding with the FBI.
Key Decisions
- Terminate OPD Participation in Joint Terror Task Force Passed
- OPD FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force MOU No Action Taken
- Approval of April 28, 2020 Meeting Minutes Accepted
Agenda
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- 2 Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of April 28, 2020Report and RecommendationAction: Accepted Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3 Subject: Terminate OPD Participation In Joint Terror Task Force From: Council President Kaplan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Terminating The Oakland Police Department’s Participation In The Joint Terror Task ForceCity ResolutionAction: Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Approved the Recommendation of Staff, and Forward to go before the * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council, to be heard 10/20/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4 Subject: OPD FBI Joint Terrorism Task For (JTTF) MOU From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator Or Designee To Enter Into A Three Year Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With The United States Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), To Form The Oakland Police Department (OPD) FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) To Fight Terrorism And Terrorism Planning Activity Which May Occur In, Or Relate To, The City Of OaklandCity ResolutionAction: No Action Taken Passed
A motion was made that this matter be No Action Taken. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Open Forum (TOTAL TIME AVAILABLE: 15 MINUTES)
- Adjournment
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