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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24816 MOA WITH REGIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME INFORMATION CENTER City of ort rthu � 7�urr www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: February 25, 2026 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager, CPM 4f/1`/1),1 'f 11 v From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police �7 RE: PR 24816—Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Regional Organized Crime Information Center(ROCIC) . Introduction: The intent of this agenda item is to obtain City Council authorization for the City Manager to formally execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Port Arthur Police Department(PAPD) and the Regional Organized Crime Information Center(ROCIC) to authorize PAPD personnel to utilize the ROCIC to assist in identifying, analyzing, and disrupting organized and cross jurisdictional crime. Participation in ROCIC will enhance investigative effectiveness, officer safety, and regional coordination. Background: Criminal networks frequently operate across jurisdictional boundaries, requiring coordinated intelligence sharing. ROCIC provides secure information-sharing platforms, analytical support, and case deconfliction services. Participation improves access to regional and national intelligence, strengthens partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, and reduces duplication of investigative efforts. The proposed MOA as shown in "Exhibit A" is entered into pursuant to the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 791) and establishes the terms, conditions, under which authorized PAPD personnel may utilize the criminal intelligence systems. Budget Impact: There is no direct cost associated with ROCIC participation "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 Ciry of ort rthz Texas www.PortArthurTx.gov Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Port Arthur Police Department and the Regional Organized Crime Information Center(ROCIC) authorizing participation in the Regional Organized Crime Information Center. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R. No.24816 02/25/2026 ARB RESOLUTION NO. A RESOULUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GULF COAST REGIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND FUSION ENVIROMENT THROUGH THE REGIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME INFORMATION CENTER(ROCIC) WHEREAS, the Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC) operates as a secure, multi-state law enforcement intelligence center that supports regional fusion efforts by providing vetted criminal intelligence databases, analytical services, investigative support, and specialized training; and WHEREAS,participation in ROCIC will integrate the Port Arthur Police Department into the Gulf Coast regional intelligence and fusion information-sharing environment, improving coordination with neighboring jurisdictions, regional task forces, ports, and state and federal partners; and WHEREAS, participation in ROCIC requires execution of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), attached hereto as Exhibit "A," which mandates compliance with 28 CFR Part 23 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing criminal intelligence systems; and WHEREAS, participation in ROCIC does not transfer authority operational control, or policy oversight from the City or its Police Department and does not obligate the City to any enforcement action beyond its legal authority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions I the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Port Arthur and the Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC) to allow the Police Department to participate Port Arthur Police Department to participate as part of a Gulf Coast regional intelligence and fusion information- sharing environment as attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. P.R. No.24816 02/25/2026 ARB READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this of March, A.D., 2026, at Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: • NOES: Charlotte Moses Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC City Secretary P.R. No. 24816 02/25/2026 ARB APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ronald : . on, CPM City Manager `.�.gl1 1� Ti othy W. Duriso Chief of Police P.R. No.24816 02/25/2026 ARB Exhibit "A" r. GRIMED Regional Organized Crime Information Center 545 Marriot Drive Suite 850 Nashville TN 37214 1-800-238-7985 Z membership@rocic.riss.net \ )t=c3? www.riss.net `4- ROCIC MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT New Application 1/ ROCIC Agency Name of Agency Dpettrez4A± Number70'74— `' City and State Agency Administrative Head (Please type or print) As members of the Regional Organized Crime Information Center, all designated personnel from this Agency shall abide by the Constitution & By-Laws that govern this organization, and follow the policies, procedures, and guideline concerning the use of all services rendered by the Regional Organized Crime Information Center. This Agency also agrees to abide by the principles set forth in 28 CFR 23, §23.20."Each participating agency, as a condition of participation, must accept in writing those principles which govern the submission, maintenance and dissemination of information included as part of the interjurisdictional system." (48454 Federal RegisterNo1.58, No. 178, Rules and Regulations 28 CFR Part 23, §23.30 (d)(2)). The purpose of regulation 28 CFR Part 23 is to assure that all criminal intelligence systems are utilized in conformance with the privacy and constitutional rights of individuals. Therefore, all information submitted to the Regional Organized Crime Information Center shall conform to 28 CFR Part 23, §23.20 (attached)and will remain the property of the submitting agency. Donna Williams, ROCIC Director Signature of Administrative Head Date Date Form MS-006(Revised Feb.2017)