Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve public safety in the northwest metropolitan area of Minnesota by establishing the Northwest Metro Regional Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). It seeks to enhance coordination among law enforcement agencies and provide a rapid response to crimes using advanced data analysis and technology.

Main Provisions

• Funding: The bill allocates $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support the RTCC. Brooklyn Park will administer these funds on behalf of participating cities.
• Technology and Operations: The RTCC will be a centralized facility staffed by law enforcement personnel and analysts. It will utilize technology to monitor, analyze, and distribute real-time data to aid in crime prevention and investigations.
• Community Impact: The RTCC will focus on addressing crime trends that affect multiple jurisdictions, including Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, and Robbinsdale.

Oversight and Reporting

• An advisory board composed of representatives and mayors from each participating city will oversee the RTCC. This board is required to meet quarterly.
• A biennial report must be submitted to the governor and relevant legislative committees starting in 2027. This report will outline the accomplishments and progress of the RTCC in criminal activity prevention and investigation over the previous two years.

Significant Changes

• Establishment of a new regional crime center to centralize crime data analysis and improve inter-jurisdictional police coordination.
• Regularized oversight and reporting structure involving city representatives and mayors.

Relevant Terms

real-time crime center, public safety, data analysis, law enforcement coordination, crime prevention, regional collaboration, Brooklyn Park, oversight, advisory board, biennial report.