COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Daniel P. Doyle, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Title
Adopt Resolution No. 16-3079 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University and Its Police Department Regarding Sexual Violence
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FUNDING SOURCE:
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PURPOSE:
Adopt resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University (“ASU”) regarding prevention and response to sexual violence.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this MOU is to enhance safety for students, employees and visitors and better serve the residents and students in this community, ensure that investigations are comprehensive, aid in disciplinary proceedings, facilitate the prosecution of offenders, respect the legal rights of those accused of sexual assault, and provide appropriate support to victims of sexual assault. Accordingly, this MOU sets forth the respective roles and responsibilities of the Parties related to the prevention of and response to sexual assault.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
This MOU is nonbinding and will not give rise to any legally binding obligation on the part of any party. The intent of this MOU is to enhance cooperation and understanding among law enforcement agencies serving the University community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 16-3079
Memorandum of Understanding to Prevent and Respond Effectively to Sexual Assaults at Colleges and Universities
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to adopt Resolution No. 16-3079 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University and its police department regarding sexual violence, and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City.