TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Javaro Sims, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager
DATE: January 5, 2021
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PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES COMBINED OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND VOLUNTARY COOPERATION MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve the Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Agencies Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement.
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Background:
The purpose of this document is to allow the cooperating law enforcement agencies to request and render law enforcement assistance from each other to include, but not necessarily be limited to, dealing with civil disturbances, large protest demonstrations, aircraft disasters, fires, natural or man-made disasters, sporting events, concerts, public school graduations, parades, escapes from detention facilities, and incidents requiring utilization of specialized units.
Each cooperating agency may also request and/or voluntarily render routine law enforcement assistance from each other, to include, but not necessarily be limited to, investigating homicides, sex offenses, robberies, assaults, burglaries, larcenies, gambling, motor vehicle theft, controlled substance violations, pursuant to Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, DUI violations, backup services during patrol activities, School Police Officers enforcing laws within 1000 feet of a school or School Board property, interagency task forces and/or joint investigations, and coverage for overtime details.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
N/A
Timing of Request:
N/A