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Big Stone County approves Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota BCA, designates representatives
Summary
The county adopted Resolution 2026-07 authorizing entry into Joint Powers Agreements with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for access to criminal justice data tools and designated the sheriff and county attorney as Authorized Representatives.
The Big Stone County Board approved a Master Joint Powers Agreement and Court Services Amendment with the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to maintain access to criminal justice data and tools.
Coordinator Pam Rud presented the agreements and Resolution 2026-07. The resolution states in part, "That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota ... and the County of Big Stone on behalf of its County Attorney and Sheriff are hereby approved." The resolution designates the County Sheriff, Mark Brown, and County Attorney Rebecca Trapp (or their successors) as Authorized Representatives and authorizes Chair Chad Zimmel and Coordinator Pam Rud to sign the agreements.
The Board approved the JPA, amendment and the resolution unanimously. The minutes do not list implementation timelines or any costs the county will assume for network connection beyond a general statement that the county "obligates the County to pay the costs for the network connection."
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