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CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 9 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 10-5112 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Police Department
MEETING DATE: November 18, 2024
SUBJECT:
Public Safety Data Sharing — Memorandum of Understanding RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 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; and authorize Chief of Police to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County allied law enforcement agencies have a longstanding history of working together to provide efficient utilization of resources in public safety efforts. In the coming year several local agencies, including the City of San Mateo, will begin utilizing a shared AI-powered law enforcement system called C3 AI, a project which is funded by Organized Retail Theft grant funds. The C3 AI tool will aggregate data from police records, dispatch software, license plate readers and other intelligence into a single application, enabling law enforcement to efficiently and accurately search through various disparate datasets.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines an agreement between County law enforcement agencies for the purpose of securely sharing data in support of public safety efforts. The MOU establishes a standardized framework for collaboration and data exchange, specifically to enhance public safety using this centralized, AI-powered law enforcement system. Authorized personnel from each agency will have secure, regulated access to shared data for investigative purposes, adhering to federal and state security standards. Member agencies retain control over their data and can restrict access as needed. The agreement emphasizes data security, proper training for users, compliance with legal standards, and respect for privacy rights, prohibiting data use for immigration enforcement. The MOU will be reviewed every three years, with an option for parties to withdraw or amend.
Data sharing among law enforcement agencies is essential for creating a comprehensive view of criminal activity across jurisdictions. This can enable a faster response, and ultimately improve public safety. Staff recommends approving the MOU as it fosters a unified approach to data sharing across all participating entities. It is the policy of the City that intergovernmental agreements be approved the City Council.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budgetary impact associated with this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This action is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
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NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 – Agreement
STAFF CONTACT
Ed Barberini, Chief of Police
[email protected]
(650) 522-7600
Glen Teixeira, Lieutenant
[email protected]
(650) 522-7608