Title
Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Travis County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Pflugerville for participation in the Travis County Digital Forensics Unit and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Summary
The Travis County Attorney’s Office has created the Travis County Digital Forensics Unit (TCDFU) out of a growing need to provide increased investigative support to law enforcement agencies that investigate criminal activity in Travis County, Texas, and to support the prosecution of criminal cases resulting from those investigations. The TCDFU’s mission is to conduct forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, and other media capable of storing data obtained during the investigation of criminal conduct. Organized as a task force, the TCDFU will be made up of local law enforcement agencies with criminal jurisdiction in Travis County to allow the sharing of resources and information.
Prior City Council Action
None
Deadline for City Council Action
Open
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure __ N/A X
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A X
Amount: N/A
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No X
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required X Date Completed: November 18, 2019
Supporting documents attached:
None. The Memorandum of Understanding will be provided to the City Council separate from the agenda.
Recommended Action
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Travis County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Pflugerville for participation in the Travis County Digital Forensics Unit and authorize the City Manager to execute same.