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24 3. A violent crime investigative partnership to provide support to local agencies across the state 25 investigating violent crimes, violent criminal organizations, and disrupting plots of mass violence 26 before they occur. 27 28 In December 2023, the Roseville Police Department (RPD) was notified we were chosen as one of the 29 twelve metro agencies to be part of the Violent Crime Reduction Investigative Unit (component #3). 30 Three additional Ramsey County agencies were also selected to participate. This initiative would 31 combine BCA agents, analysts, and other personnel to provide assistance to communities combating 32 violent crime through an information-driven approach to precisely target those who are committing 33 violent acts in our communities. 34 35 As part of the partnership and joint powers agreement, Roseville Police Department would assign a 36 detective to serve on the Violent Crime Reduction Unit (VCRU). The assigned detective would be 37 responsible for responding and working jointly on violent crimes affecting our communities, including 38 illicit firearms trafficking crimes, homicides, assaults, carjackings, and other cases involving dangerous 39 fugitives. 40 41 The Roseville Police Department would be eligible to receive full reimbursement of the FTE, including 42 overtime. Other items such as vehicles, radios, computers, body-worn cameras and other equipment 43 would also be covered through funding appropriated by the legislature. The funding is allocated for three 44 years, although if the partnership is successful, it is possible it could be extended beyond the initial three 45 years. There are no match requirements from the city. 46 47 The Roseville Police Department anticipates assigning an experienced officer or detective to the position 48 and then hiring a new officer to back-fill the vacancy. This would increase our sworn strength by one, 49 bringing our authorized sworn strength to 57 officers. In the event the funding was not extended beyond 50 the three years, there is no requirement or obligation for the City to continue the position or the funding. 51 When/if funding is no longer available for the position, RPD would either return to our current sworn 52 strength (56) through attrition or look at other grant opportunities to continue the position. 53 54 The contract was reviewed and approved by the Roseville City Attorney. 55 56 Policy Objectives 57 One of Roseville's community aspirations is to be a safe community. Violent crime erodes the sense of 58 safety in our community. Addressing violent crime is essential to ensuring we remain a safe community, 59 where people feel welcome. 60 61 It is also part of the mission of the Roseville Police Department to serve as guardians of our community 62 to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property and promote community commitment. It is 63 essential to our mission that we work to address violent crime and the impact it has on our entire 64 community, especially for those who are victimized. 65 66 Racial Equity Impact Summary 67 Numerous studies have documented racial and ethnic disparities in violent crime. According to the 68 Bureau of Justice Statistics, Black, American Indian, and Latinx people are more likely than whites to be 69 victims of property and serious violent crimes. This is also true with homicides, with Black Americans 70 being nearly 10 times as likely as whites to be homicide victims (2020). The recent rise in violent crime 71 has continued to disproportionally impact communities of color. Neighborhoods with more concentrated 72 disadvantages tend to experience higher levels of violent crime. Studies have shown that neighborhoods 73 with higher poverty rates also tend to have higher rates of violent crime. In communities of color, 74 troubled relationships and mistrust of law enforcement also can hinder efforts to address violent crime. 75 76 Budget Implications 77 The VCRU position is fully funded through state funding, including salary, benefits, vehicle, and Page 2 of 3 Qbhf!77!pg!367