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OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND VOLUNTARY COOPERATION
MUNICIPAL MUTUAL AIQ &GREEMENj
WITNESS TO
WHEREAS, the subscribing law enforcement agencies are so located in relation to each other that it
is to the advantage of each to receive and extend mutual aid in the form of law enforcement
services and resources to adequately respond to:
(1) Situations including but not limited to emergencies and disasters as defined under
Section 25234, F.S.; and
(2) Continuing,multi-jurisdictional law enforcement problems, so as to protect the public
peace and safety,and preserve the lives and property of the people; and
WHEREAS, The Crestview Police Department,The Fort Walton Beach Police Department,The
Niceville Police Department,The Shalimar Police Department, The Valparaiso Police Department,
the Northwest Florida State College Police Department and the 96th Security Forces Squadron have
the authority under Section 23.1255,F.S; et seq; the Florida Municipal Aid Act,to enter into a
combined Municipal Aid Agreement for law enforcement service which:
(1) Permits voluntary cooperation and assistance of a routine law enforcement nature
across jurisdictional lines; and
(2) Provides for rendering of assistance in a law enforcement emergency as defined in
Section 25234, F.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
Each of the aforesaid law enforcement agencies hereby approve and enter into this
agreement whereby each of the agencies so represented may request and render law
enforcement assistance to the other to include, but not necessarily be limited to,dealing
with civil disturbances, large protest demonstrations, aircraft disasters, fires,natural or
man-made disasters,sporting events, concerts, parades,special events. escapes from
detention facilities, and incidents requiring utilization of specialized units, to include;traffic
units, SWAT or SRT,K-9, drug interdiction, crime scene investigation, or any other unit or
division to which the entering agencies agree.
SECTION II: PROVISIONS FOR VOLUNTARY COOPERATION
Each of the aforesaid law enforcement agencies hereby approve and enter into this
agreement whereby each of the agencies may request and render law enforcement assistance to
the other in dealing with any violations of Florida Statutes to include, but not necessarily be limited
to,investigating homicides,sex offenses, robberies,assaults,burglaries, Iarcenies,gambling,motor
vehicle thefts and drug violations pursuant to Chapter 893, F.S., and in support of backup service
during patrol activities,school resource officers on official duty out of their jurisdiction, off duty
details, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement and inter- agency task forces and/or joint
investigations.
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SECTION Ili: PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
In the event that a party to this agreement is in need of assistance as set forth above, such
party shall notify the agency or agencies from whom such assistance is required. The law
enforcement agency head, or his authorized designee, whose assistance is sought; shall evaluate the
situation and his available resources and will respond in a manner he deems appropriate.
The agency head, whose jurisdiction assistance is being rendered,may determine who is
authorized to lend assistance in his jurisdiction, for how long such assistance is authorized and for what
purpose such authority is granted. This authority may be granted either verbally or in writing as the
particular situation dictates.
Should a sworn law enforcement officer be in another subscribed agency's jurisdiction for
matters of a routine nature, such as traveling through the jurisdiction on routine business, attending a
meeting, or transporting a prisoner, and a violation of Florida Statutes occurs in the presence of said
party, representing his/her respective agency, he/she shall be empowered to render enforcement
assistance and act in accordance with the law. Should enforcement action be taken,said party shall
notify the agency having normal jurisdiction and upon the latter's arrival, turn the situation over to
them and offer any assistance requested.includinc but not limited to a follow-up written report
documenting the event and the actions taken. This provision so prescribed in this paragraph is
intended to grant general authority to conduct investigations, serve warrants and/or subpoenas,and is
intended to address critical,Iife threatening or public safety situations,prevent bodily injury to citizens or
secure apprehension of criminals who the law enforcement officer may encounter.
The agency head's decisions in these matters shall be final.
SECTION IV: COMMAND AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
the personnel and equipment that are assigned by the assisting agency head shall be under the
immediate command of a supervising officer designated by the assisting agency head. Such
supervising officer shall be under the direct supervision and command of the agency head or his
designee of the department requesting assistance.
SECTION V: LIABILITY
Each party engaging in any mutual cooperation and assistance, pursuant to this agreement,
agrees to assume responsibility for the acts, omissions, or conduct of such party's own employees while
engaged in rendering such aid pursuant to this agreement, subject to the provision of Section 768.28,
F.S. where applicable.
SECTION VI: POWERS, PRIVILEGES, IMMUNITIES AND COSTS
a. Employees of each participating department, when actually engaging in mutual
cooperation and assistance outside of their jurisdiction limits but inside the State of
Florida, under the terms of this agreement, shall, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 23.127(1), F.S., have the same powers, duties, rights,
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privileges and immunities as if the employee was performing duties inside the
employee's political subdivision in which normally employed.
b. Each party agrees to furnish necessary personnel,equipment, resources and facilities
and to render services to each other party to the agreement as set forth above;
provided however; that no party shall be required to deplete unreasonable,its own
personnel, equipment, resources, facilities and services in furnishing such mutual aid.
c. A poltical subdivision that furnishes equipment pursuant to this party must bear the cost
of loss or damage to that equipment and must pay any expense incurred in the
operation and maintenance of that equipment.
d. The agency furnishing aid pursuant to this section shall compensate its
appointee/employees during the time such aid is rendered and shall defray the
actual travel and maintenance expenses of its employees while they are rendering
such aid, including any amounts paid or due for compensation due to personal injury or
death while such employees are engaged in rendering such assistance.
e. The privileges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws, ordinances and
rules, and all pension, insurance relief, disability, workers compensation, death and other
benefits that apply to the activity of an employee of an agency when performing the
employee 's duties within the territorial limits of the employee's agency, apply to the
employee to the same degree,manner and extent while engaged in the performance to
the employee's duties extraterritorially under the provisions of this mutual aid
agreement. The provisions of this section shall apply with effect to paid, volunteer and
reserve employees.
f. Nothing herein shall prevent the requesting agency from requesting supplemental
appropriations from the governing authority having budgeting jurisdiction to reimburse
the assisting agency for any actual costs or expenses incurred by the assisting
agency performing hereunder.
SECTION VII: EFFECTIVE DATE
This agreement shall take effect upon execution and approval by the hereinafter named
officials and shall continue in full force and effect until April 1, 2025. Under no circumstance may this
agreement be renewed, amended, or extended except in writing.
SECTION VIII: CANCELLATION
Any party may cancel their participation in this agreement upon delivery of written notice to the
other parties. Cancellation will be at the direction for any subscribing party.
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In witness whereof, the parties hereto cause these present to be signed on the date specified.
Stephen McCosker, Chief Police
Crestview Police Department
JB itten, Mayor
City of Crestview
Robert Bage, Chief of Police
Fort Walton Beach Police Department
Jeff Peters, City Manager
(Acting)
City of Fort Walton Beach
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avid Popwell, Chief f Police
Niceville Poi'epartment
i CoHager
ity of Niceville
Joseph Hart, Chiefjof police
Valparaiso Police/ Department
4 (Abed- Fi • Brett Smith, im thim th Mayor
City of Valparaiso
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John Cash, Chief of Police
Town of Shalimar
Mark Franks, Mayor
Town of Shalimar
Aaron Murray, ChiefA Police
Northwest Florida State College
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Major John Clements Date
96th Security Forces
Squadron Commander
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