HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Check policy for investigation of insufficient funds RESOLUTION NO. 03-412
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE IN
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CHECK POLICY FOR
INVESTIGATION OF INSUFFICIENT FUNDS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the current policy of the Ames Police Department is to accept all insufficient funds
checks for criminal investigation regardless of the amount for which the check was written; and,
WHEREAS, these amounts have ranged from 20 cents to multi-thousands of dollars; and,
WHEREAS,cases investigated by the Police Department's Financial Crimes Unit have evolved
over the years and have become more complex and labor intensive; and,
WHEREAS,in addition to insufficient funds check investigations,unit members are responsible
for investigating identification thefts,forgeries,embezzlements,credit card thefts,and computer frauds;
and,
WHEREAS, to more efficiently allocate its resources, staff is proposing a policy change to
initiate criminal investigation only ifthe amount ofthe insufficient funds check is in excess of$200;and,
WHEREAS,it should be emphasized that the Police Department will continue to investigate all
forgeries no matter what the amount; and,
WHEREAS,if this policy change is approved by the City Council,the Police Department will
retain the option to consider criminal investigation of insufficient funds checks under the$200 limit if
extenuating circumstances arise.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that
the change in the Police Department's check policy for investigation of insufficient funds in excess of
$200 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28'day of October,2003.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Hoffinan
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue,Hoffinan,Mahayni,Vegge,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28'day of October, 2003.