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Ada Metro
Special Weapons and Tactics Team & Crisis
Negotiation Team
Mutual Assistance Compact
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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 Meridian and the City of Garden City, for the purpose of establishing and maintainin
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the Ada Metro Special Weapons and Tactics Team. The Compact takes effect on the date of the
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 enforcement 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 Mutual Assistance Compact ("Compact") will provide the foundation
for the operation of the 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
1. Puapose and Mission
The primary purpose of the SWAT/CNT Unit is to handle incidents which are beyond the
normal operations of patrol deputies/officers, investigators or other agencies that request
assistance.These serious incidents,because of their dangerous or complex nature,require the need
for special tactics, equipment, and/or weapons for a safe resolution.
2. Functions of the SWAT/CNT Unit
SWAT/CNT Unit officers shall be trained and equipped to handle the following types of
situations:
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L Dangerous, barricaded suspects
2. Snipers
3. Hostage situations
4. Acts of terrorism
5. High-risk warrant service
6. Any other police response not specifically defined herein,but which could be
deemed too hazardous, complex, or unusual for a typical police response.
3. Effective Term and Method of Termination
This Compact will be effective on the date of the last signature. Subject to prior
appropriation, the Compact will automatically renew on October 1st of each year for ten years,
provided that if any Participating Agency decides to terminate its participation in this Compact,
this Compact shall terminate. The remaining Participating Agencies may negotiate and execute a
new compact.
Any Participating Agency may terminate its involvement with the 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 for the operation of its personnel
that are assigned to the SWAT/CNT Unit, in so far as each participating agency's budget allows.
Such budgetary determinations shall be made solely by each Participating Agency,
5. Organizational Structure
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 Chief, or
their designees, shall govern the SWAT/CNT Unit.
B. The SWAT/CNT Unit Commander shall appoint a Unit Supervisor for both the
SWAT AND CNT Team.
C. The Lead Participating Agency in the SWAT/CNT Unit shall be the Ada County
Sheriffs Office ("ACSO"). The ACSO shall assign one (1) Commander of the rank
of Lieutenant or above to oversee the functions of the SWAT/CNT Unit.
D. The Meridian Police Department (MPD) will assign a minimum of two (2) officers
to the SWAT/CNT Unit.
E. The Garden City Police Department(GCPD)will assign a minimum of one(1)officer
to the SWAT/CNT Unit.
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6. Responsibilities
A. General Responsibilities of Each Participating Agency:
1) Provide and account for overtime, compensatory time, personal leave, sick
leave,workers' compensation insurance and other matters directly related to the
employment of Participating 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 officer(s) with a
firearm,rifle, ammunition, and related equipment suitable for law enforcement
work as approved by both the Participating Agency and the SWAT/CNT Unit
Commander.
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.,as approved by both the Participating Agency and the SWAT/CNT
Unit Commander.
B. Responsibilities of ACSO, as lead Participating Agency:
1) Maintain records of expenditures and training,and prepare any and all reports
necessary to satisfy Federal and State reporting requirements.
2) Compile necessary statistics regarding deployments and training,and prepare
any and all reports necessary for SWAT/CNT Unit Operations.
3) Provide functional supervision of officers assigned to the SWAT/CNT Unit
from 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 Unit,
Supervisor assigned to the Unit and will perform administrative duties related to the
management of all SWAT/CNT 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) Ensure an annual report is submitted to Participating Agencies concerning the
SWAT/CNT Unit activities,performances,and funding issues.
3) Approve the usage of all weapons and/or equipment for deployment in the field
by the SWAT/CNT teams and ensure that appropriate training on such weapons
or equipment is established.
4) Address training needs of the SWAT/CNT Unit deputies/officers.
5) As needed, conduct meetings with Participating Agency leaders or their
designees and address concerns.
6) Resolve conflicts between the SWAT/CNT Unit and Participating Agency
policies and procedures.
B. The SWAT/CNT Unit Supervisor shall supervise the SWAT/CNT Unit activities of
assigned members; conduct debriefs and address training and personnel issues; and
ensure that SWAT/CNT 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 SWAT/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:
1) Conduct him/herself as a professional law enforcement officer and adhere to
established ethical standards in the performance of duties.
2) Carry a firearm(s)while on a deployment,approved by his or her Participating
Agency.Each officer must qualify using the approved firearm(s)at least once
annually with a course of fire as directed by the SWAT/CNT Unit
Commander,
3) Participate in and successfully pass the annual SWAT physical fitness
readiness test as directed by the SWAT/CNT Unit Commander.
4) Immediately notify his/her supervisor if there is a conflict between
SWAT/CNT Unit policies and procedures and the policies and procedures of
his or her Participating Agency. The Supervisor or the SWATICNT Unit
Commander shall resolve these conflicts before the conflicting action occurs.
5) Become familiar with Idaho Code § 67-2337, extraterritorial authority of
peace officers,and act within statutory requirements.
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8. Personnel Issues
In the event of a complaint against an assigned officer,the complaint shall be forwarded 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 Commander or Supervisor can
appropriately address it and take corrective action. A continued,unresolved performance problem
with an assigned officer will be grounds for the SWAT/CNT Unit Commander to request
replacement of the assigned officer through a recommendation to the officer's Participating
Agency.
9. Indemnification
Pursuant to and consistent with the terms Idaho Code § 67-2337(4), any liability arising
from the acts of the Participating Agency's employees participating 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.
Board of Ada County Commissioners
By:
Rod Beck, Commissioner Date
By:
Ryan Davidson, Commissioner
By:
Kendra Kenyon, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Phil McGrane,Ada County Clerk
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Ada County Sheriff's Office
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Stephen B lett, Sheriff to
City of Garden City
By:
John Evans,Mayor Date
Garden City Police Department
By:
Rick Allen, Chief Date
City of Meridian
By: Ro 4-6-2021
bert Simison,Mayor Date
Meridian Police Department
By. -3�/.s/Z./
cy Basterrechea, Chief Date
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