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OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Meszaros
RESOLUTION 2019-079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE SEWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FROM THE
ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERNET CRIMES
AGAINST CHILDREN DIVISION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the Anchorage Police Department is the lead agency for the Alaska
Internet Crimes Against Children(ICAC)Task Force; and
WHEREAS, as lead agency of the Alaska ICAC, the Anchorage Police Department
controls the distribution and use, within Alaska, of Federal ICAC Task Force grant funds;
and
WHEREAS, the Seward Police Department is an affiliate agency of the Alaska
ICAC Task Force; and
WHEREAS, to increase the Seward Police Department's ability to conduct ICAC
investigations, the Seward Police Department is purchasing the ADF Digital Evidence
Investigator Pro software for $2,778 and UltraBlock write blocking hardware kits for
$929.47; and
WHEREAS, the full purchase amount for the above software and hardware will total
$3,707.47; and
WHEREAS, the Anchorage Police Department has authorized the reimbursement of
the full amount of$3,707.47 using its ICAC grant funds to the Seward Police Department
upon completion of the purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the city manager to receive funds
from the Anchorage Police Department ICAC grant funds for the reimbursement of the items
listed herein.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $3,707.47 is hereby received and appropriated to
account no. 01000-1210-7215.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-079
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th
day of September,2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires, Ma or
AYES: Osenga, Seese, Horn,Towsley, Lane, McClure, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 91h, 2019
To: Seward City Council r
From: Tom Clemons, Chief of Police
Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manager
Agenda Item: Receipt of reimbursement of equipment purchase from the Anchorage Police
Department to the City of Seward Police Department Internet Crimes Against
Children (ICAC)
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Police Department has been an active Internet Crimes Against Children(ICAC)affiliate
since spring of 20I7. Recently the Seward Police Department had our first ICAC related arrest for
more than 19 counts of possession of child pornography. We have conducted at least seven other
ICAC related investigations that did not lead to an arrest. We are certified in BitTorrent and EMule
investigations and have actively run and monitored the BitTorrent and EMule UIS software since
2017.This software monitors attempts to download Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM).
Our ICAC members also do annual presentations for the three Seward schools and several day care/
day camp organizations.
The Seward Police Department would like to purchase ADF Digital Evidence Investigator Pro
software through Advanced Digital Forensic Solutions as well as an UltraBlock SATAADA kit,
UltraBlock USB3 kit and an UltraBlock Forensic Card Reader through Digital Intelligence. The
initial funds for the purchase of this equipment would come from the Seward Police budget. The
Anchorage Police Department ICAC Division has agreed to reimburse the Seward Police
Department in full for the purchase of this equipment.
INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to accept the reimbursement funds from the ICAC grant
funds.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NA
1 Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.9 Public Safety X
• Continuously plan for future police services to ensure the
highest level of public safety within the community
• Encourage annual reporting of crime statistics, analysis of
crime incidents, and recommendations for solutions.
• Support adequate police services and equipment.
2 Safe
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3 Other: X
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FISCAL NOTE: $3707.47 received from the Anchorage Police Department ICAC Division will
fully reimburse the general fund for the purchase of this equipment.
Approved by Finance Department: .45's 4'j It 14
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECONIIVIENDATION:
Recommend approval of Resolution 2019,-0,79,mmauthorizing the city manager to accept the funds
from the Anchorage Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children {ICAO} Division for
the purchase of software and equipment to aid in local ICAC investigations.
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