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Consider a memorandum/resolution to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Killeen Independent School District Police Department.
SUMMARY
DATE: February 19, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding with the Killeen Independent School District Police Department
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In accordance with the Texas Education Code, Section 37.081, School District Peace Officers and Security Personnel, the Killeen Independent School District (KISD) employs commissioned peace officers under the requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The Killeen Police Department and the Killeen Independent School District Police Department wish to enter into an updated Memorandum of Understanding outlining communication and coordination of efforts between the two law enforcement agencies. The two entities have had an agreement on file for several years, the last one was signed in 2006.
The KISD Police Department will have primary jurisdiction for the provision of all police services, except as otherwise specified in the Memorandum of Understanding, on property owned, leased, rented or under the control of KISD.
This agreement plans for a coordinated response to investigations, school events, as well as daily operations and includes, but is not limited to, requests for investigative, tactical or uniform assistance.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
2. Do not sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
It is a best practice to have an Interlocal Agreement with neighboring agencies in place to allow for immediate response and understanding of expectations. Therefore, participation in this Memorandum of Understanding is recommended.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This Memorandum of Understanding is considered an I...
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