Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to enhance public safety in the northwest metropolitan area of Minnesota by establishing and funding the Northwest Metro Regional Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The bill aims to improve coordination among law enforcement agencies, enhance crime prevention and response capabilities, and better address crime trends that span multiple jurisdictions.

Main Provisions

• Funding for RTCC: The bill appropriates $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support the establishment and operation of the RTCC. These funds are intended for the city of Brooklyn Park to facilitate this initiative on behalf of participating jurisdictions.

• Role and Function of the RTCC: The RTCC will serve as a centralized facility equipped with advanced technology and staffed by law enforcement personnel and analysts. It is tasked with monitoring, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating real-time data to assist in the prevention and investigation of crimes.

• Participating Jurisdictions: The cities involved in this initiative include Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, and Robbinsdale.

• Creation of an Advisory Board: An advisory board composed of 12 members will provide oversight and guidance to the RTCC. This board will include one representative from each participating city's police department and the mayor of each involved city.

• Regular Meetings and Reporting: The advisory board is required to meet at least quarterly and submit a biennial report to the Governor and relevant legislative committees. This report will outline the RTCC's progress and accomplishments in crime prevention and investigation.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill establishes new funding specific to the creation and operation of the Northwest Metro Regional Real Time Crime Center, which is a new initiative and does not modify existing laws but instead introduces a new facility and framework for enhancing regional public safety efforts.

Relevant Terms

real-time crime center, public safety, law enforcement coordination, crime prevention, data analysis, surveillance, regional crime trends, centralized facility, advisory board, biennial report.