Legislation Details

File #: 24-6824    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Passed
File created: 10/17/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2024 Final action: 10/29/2024
Title: Request that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (CEHTTF) for the purpose of delineating responsibilities of CEHTTF personnel.
Attachments: 1. HCSOxFBI_CEHTTF
Department: Sheriff
Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding

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Request that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (CEHTTF) for the purpose of delineating responsibilities of CEHTTF personnel.
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Background and Discussion:
The mission of the Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (CEHTTF) is to provide a response to the sexual victimization of children, other crimes against children & human trafficking; to identify & recover victims of child exploitation & human trafficking; to reduce vulnerability of children & adults to sexual exploitation & abuse; to reduce the negative impact of domestic & international parental right disputes while strengthening the capabilities of the FBI & federal, state, local and international law enforcement through training, intelligence-sharing, technical support & investigative assistance.

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The MOU will expand the enhancement of the HCSO with the capabilities to actively engage and combat traffickers in the greater Houston area.

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_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

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