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July 8, 2014 • The "Cop in a Box" program funding is provided by Moose International. The Portsmouth Moose Lodge donated the funds to SSF and selected the Portsmouth Police Department to receive the computer equipment. Discussion: • The Police Department does not currently have the tools or training to conduct these complex ICAC investigations. • Upon receiving the computer equipment, investigators assigned to the Police Department's Special Victims Unit will receive training in conducting ICAC investigations. • Investigations will be conducted in accordance with ICAC guidelines and a memorandum of understanding between the Bedford County Sheriff's Office and the Portsmouth Police Department. • Participation in the ICAC Task Force will allow the Police Department to take a proactive approach to preventing child exploitation and protecting children in our community and beyond. Financial Impact • There are no initial costs to the City for this project. • Ongoing training costs will be defrayed as much as possible through grant funding provided through the ICAC Task Force. Recommended Action: • Acceptance of the motion. Vision Principle: Change and New Directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: • Training of investigators in conducting ICAC investigations. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Edmonds, accepting a donation of computer equipment and training valued at $3500 from the Safe Surfin' Foundation to expand the Police Department's capabilities for investigating Internet crimes against children, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Wright Nays: None - New Business - 14 - 270 -Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 14 - 271 -Items Submitted by Council Members Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Edmonds, to add an item to the agenda, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Wright Nays: None Motion by Mr. Edmonds, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, canceling the July 22, 2014 City Council Public Work Session and City Council Meeting, and was accepted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Wright Nays: None - Mr. Moody asked that staff delay shutting off water services to residents on Fridays and holiday weekends. - Mayor Wright spoke on the following events: - 90t" birthday celebration of Geneva Cummings. - Fire Department's Commencement Celebration.