COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Troy Stirling, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Title
Adopt Resolution No. 24-3765 Approving and Authorizing the Police Chief to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Provision of Law Enforcement Services (Chief Stirling)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
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PURPOSE:
To adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the Police Chief to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for law enforcement services.
BACKGROUND:
The VA operates a Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Lake Havasu City but does not currently staff this facility with VA Police Officers. In the absence of VA Police Officers at this location, the VA is requesting this MOU to provide for specific law enforcement needs, including but not limited to:
• Armed hostage taking situations
• Crimes involving armed robberies of funds, drugs, or property
• Provide additional officers when needed to assist with a physical arrest of a violent or disorderly person
Additionally, in the event any on-duty VA Police Officer were involved in a shooting while at the Lake Havasu clinic, Lake Havasu City Police Department would assist in establishing, preserving, controlling the crime scene, and conducting the associated investigation.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
The Lake Havasu City Police Department will appropriately respond to all calls for service within our jurisdiction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 24-3765
Department of Veterans Affairs Memorandum of Understanding
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to adopt Resolution No. 24-3765 approving and authorizing the Police Chief to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the provision of law enforcement services.