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AGREEMENT NO.
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ADA COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE
MUTUAL ASSISTANCE COMPACT
THIS MUTUAL ASSISTANCE' COMPACT, between the Ada County Sheriff -s
Office, the Meridian Police Department, and the Garden City Police Department, is entered into
by Ada County, a duly formed and existing county pursuant to the laws and Constitution of the
State of Idaho, the City of (vleridian and the Cite of Garden City. For the purpose of establishing
and maintainini-y the Ada Nletra',pecial \Veapans and Tactics `Ream. The Compact takes effect
on the date ofthe last signature.
RECITALS
WHEREAS. cooperative partnerships among law enforcement agencies increase the
effectiveness and efficiency in responding to emergency situations where a specially trained
team is necessary and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code § 67-2337(4) authorizes law enf'oreement agencies to enter into
mutual assistance compacts; and
WHEREAS. the Ada County Sheriff -s Office. the Meridian Police Department and the
Garden City Police Department ("Participating Agency" or Participating Agencies") are in
agreement that mutual assistance among each other, in the form of a multi -agency emergency
response team, designated the Special Weapons and Tactics Team ("SWAT''), will assist in the
efforts of law enforcement to resolve serious emergency situations and prevent potential injuries
to citizens and officers; and
WHEREAS, this M11tt1a1 Assistance Compact ("Compact") will provide the tbundation
for the operation ofthe Ada Metro SWAT/Crisis Negotiation Team (`'SWAT/CNT Unit").
NOW THEREFORE. in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants hereinafter
contained, and the recitals set forth above, the parties to this Compact do hereby understand as
follows:
UNDERSTANDING
Purpose and Mission
The primary purpose ofthe SWAT%CNT Unit is to handle hazardous situations which are
beyond the normal operations of patrol deputies/officers, investigators or other agencies that
request assistance. These hazardous situations require the need for special tactics, equipment
and/or weapons for a safe resolution.
I'tlnctions ofthe SWAT/CNT Unit
S\VAT/CN'1� Unit officers shall be trained and equipped to handle the following types of
situations:
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I. I3al-ricaded suspects
2. Snipers
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I-Iostage situations
4. High -Risk warrant service (i.e, ch•ugs, guns, etc.)
5. Service of warrants on heavily fortified locations
6. Civil disturbances
7. Dignitary protections
8. Searches for armed suspects
9. Institutional insurrections
10. Other incidents of a similar nature but not specifically defined.
3. Effective Terns and Method ofTermination
This Compact will he effective on the date of the last signature. Subject to prior
appropriation- the Compact will automatically renew, on October Ist of each year for ten years.
provided that il'any Participating Agency decides to terminate its participation in this Compact.
this Compact shall terminate. The remaining Participatim, Agencies may negotiate and execute a
new compact.
Any Participating Agency may terminate its involvement with (lie SWAT/CNT Unit by
providing thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the SWAT/CNT Unit Commander.
4. Financing
Each Participating Agency will provide necessary funding Ior the operation of its
personnel that are assigned to the SWAT/CNT Unit, in so far as each participating agency's
budget allows. SIICh budgetary determinations shall be made solely by each Participating
Agency.
5. Oreanizational Structtu'e
A. The SWAT/CNT Unit Commander. who shall receive direction and input from the
Ada County Sheriff. the. Garden City Police Chief. and the Meridian Police Chiel;
or their designees, shall govern the SWAT/CNT Unit.
13. The Lead Participating Agency in the SWAT/CNT Unit shall he the Ada County
Sheriffs Office (—ALSO"). The ACSO shall assign one ( I ) Commander of'the rank
ol'Lieutenant or above to oversee the functions of the SWAT/CNT Unit.
C. The Meridian Police Department (MPD) will fIssigil a minimum of two (2) officers
to the S%VAT/CNT Unit,
D. The Garden City Police Department (GCPD) will assign a Inin1111t1111 of one (1)
officer to the SWAT/CNT Unit.
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6. Responsibilities
A. General Responsibilities of Each Participating Agency:
I Provide and account los' ovel'ttlilc, colllpensatory time, personal leave, sick
leave.. %vorkers' compensation insurance and other matters directly related to
the employment of Particjpatjng Agency assigned officers. The issues shall
be governed by the personnel policies and procedures of the Participating
Agency.
2) Provide Participating Agency assigned law enforcement officers) with a
firearm, rifle, arnni mltlon and related equipment, approved by the
Participating Agency and suitable for law enforcement Nvork,
3) Provide Participating Agency assigned officer(s) any necessary equipment
such as radio, ballistic vest(s) with identification vest cover or other
appropriate identification, and other personal equipment such as flashlight,
eye protection, helmet, etc.
B. Responsibilities of ACSO, as lead Participating Agency:
1) Maintain records or expenditures and training, and prepare any and all
reports necessary w satisfy Federal and State reporting requirements,
2) Compile necessary statistics regarding deployments and trainin, and
prepare any and all reports necessary For SWAT/CNT Unit Operations.
3) Provide functional supervision of officers assigned to the SWAT/CNT Unit
frons other Participating Agencies,
4) Provide on the job documented, formal training for newly assigned officers
to the SWAT/CNT Unit.
7, SWAT/CNT Unit personnel
A. The SWAT/CNT Unit Commander shall be responsible for the unit`s operations,
personnel. deployments and activities, The Commander will direct the supervisors
assigned to the unit and will perlorm administrative duties related to the
management of all WAT CNF Unit operations. The SWAT/CNT Unit
Commander shall:
1) Establish policies and procedures for the SWAT/CNT Unit and present them
to the Participating Agencies for approval. Ensure all unit policies, procedures
and regulations are followed, and report any violations to the respective
Participating Agency.
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2) El1Rl •e monthly reports are submitted to Participating Agencies concerning
the SWAT/CNr Unit activities, performances and funding issues,
3) Approve the SWAT/C'NI• Unit expenditures and ensure they are necessary
and le0al.
4) Address training needs of the SWAT/CNT Unit deputies/officers.
y) As needed, conduct meetings with Participating Agency leader's or' their
designees and address concerns.
6) Resolve conflicts between the S\VAT/CNT Unit and Participating Agency
policies and procedures.
13. The SWAT/CNT Unit Supervisor shall supervise the S\VAT/CN"r Unit activities of
assigned members, conduct dcbriel's and address training and personnel issues: and
ensure that SWAT/CNr Unit Officers adhere to the policies, procedures and
regulations of the SWAT/CNT Unit. The Supervisor may offer verbal counseling or
retraining when necessary. Any form of discipline shall be handled by the officer's
Participating Agency through the SWAT/CNT Unit chain of" command. The
Supervisor shall report directly to the SWAT/CNT Unit Commander for all issues
relating to S\VAT/CNT Unit operations.
C. The SWAT/CNT Unit deputies/officers shall adhere to and follow policies,
procedures and regulations as set forth in the approved SWAT/CNT Unit
procedures manual and in this agreement. Additionally, each deputy/officer
assigned to the SWAT/CNT Unit is required to:
I) Conduct him/herself as a professional law enforcement officer and adhere to
established ethical standards in the performance of duties.
�) Carry a tirearm(s) while on a deployment, approved by his or her
Participating Agency. Each officer must quality using the approved
firearm(s) at least once annually.
3) Immediately 110til31 his/her supervisor if' there is a conflict bet\veen
S\VA'r/CNT Unit policies and procedures and the policies and procedures
of his or her Participating Agency. The supervisor or the S\VA"1'/CNT Unit
Commander shall resolve these conflicts before the conflicting action
Occurs,
4) Become familiar with Idaho Cocle j 67-2337, extraterritorial authority of
peace officers. and act \within statutory requirements.
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PGI'sonnel IJSUeS
In the event of a complaint against an assn-ned officer, the complaint shalt be flonvarded
to that officer's Participating Agency for investigation unless the SWAT/CNT Unit Commander
determines the issue to be of such a minor nature that the Conuttander or SuPervisolr can
appropriately address it and take corrective action. A continued, unresolved performance
problem with an assi,pned officer will be grounds for the SWAT/CN"1- Unit Commander to
request replacement of the assigned oftiecr through a recommendation to the officer's
Participating Agency,
9. Indemnification
Ptlt•Suant to and consistent with the terms Idaho Code ti 67-2337(=0, any liability arising
from the acts of the Participating Aoency's emPloyees Pa►•ticipatittg in the Compact shall be the
responsibility of the Participating Agency,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. Ada County, the City of Meridian and the City of Garden
City have hereunto executed this Agreement and made it effective as herein above provided.
Date
Board of Ada CountY Commissioners
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Jii bs, Commissioner
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(tick Yzaguirre, C i »issloner
By: L &�P,
D vi — Case, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Christopher D. Rich, Ada Couirty Clerk
by Phil McGrRne, Chief Deputy
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Date
4S[cpheirtlett. Sheriff
City of Meridian �LXt%;DAtuj
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Date Tammy c . Mayor \ � IA
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Meridian Police Department
By:•
Date rey avey, Chief
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City of Garden Cit
By: _
J n Evans, Mayor
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Garden Ci 1, oliee De artment -••
By:
I ek A len, Chief
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