ADOPTED - MARCH 28, 2006

Agenda Item No. 21

Introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN

“INGHAM COUNTY MUTUAL POLICE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT”

RESOLUTION #06-083

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has entered into numerous mutual aid agreements with various municipalities in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office wishes to continue mutual aid agreements with all police agencies in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved the “Ingham County Mutual Police Assistance Agreement” which provides for mutual aid between all local law enforcement agencies  in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Mutual Police Assistance Agreement provides for regional cooperation amongst law enforcement agencies and establishes protocols when these mutual aid agreements are activated.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the Ingham County Mutual Police Assistance Agreement which supersedes all previous mutual aid agreements between Ingham County, the Sheriff’s Office and other police agencies and their funding units effective upon execution of the agreement

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any party may withdraw from the agreement with 30 days written notice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign the agreements subject to the approval as to form of the agreement by Corporation Counsel.

LAW ENFORCEMENT:  Yeas:  Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers

Nays:  None          Absent:  None       Approved 3/16/06