BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Currently the Saginaw Police Department operates through an agreement with Tarrant County and numerous local governments in the State of Texas to electronically file, store, and share arrest and prosecution data, criminal case files, and other information regarding adults in a state-wide case management database known as TechShare LEA. Tarrant County is prepared to extend this case management system to include juvenile data.
Entering this agreement will allow Saginaw PD to electronically file juvenile cases with Tarrant County, perform statewide juvenile record searches, and perform other functions as allowed by statutes and role-based permissions. Currently, no other centralized juvenile database operates at a statewide level with this type of access. Juvenile data is considered confidential and highly protected under state law. The MOU establishes ownership of the data, access rights, authorities, security, and storage processes.
TechShare LEA is internet based, encrypted, and protected by anti-virus software. There is no cost to the City of Saginaw for this expanded service. The terms and conditions of this agreement shall be indefinite unless terminated by a (30) day written notice.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No cost to implementation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.