Title
Amendment to Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Gainesville Police Department and the University of Florida Police Department (B)
Explanation
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) currently has a Mutual Aid Agreement with the University of Florida Police Department (UPD). This agreement provides increased police resources and cooperation for support to and from each respective law enforcement agency when needed. The current agreement is specific to enforcement of state statutes and does not address violations of municipal ordinances. Absent a suspected violation of state law, neither GPD nor UPD officer would be empowered to pursue enforcement of a municipal ordinance in the other agency's jurisdiction under the terms of the current agreement. This amendment incorporates language specifically referencing municipal ordinance violations, giving both departments the authority to take appropriate enforcement action, including, but not limited to, arrest or citation of the suspect(s).
Fiscal
There is no fiscal impact for signing a Mutual Aid Agreement. At the time mutual aid is extended, the cost is typically borne by the offering agency.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Interim City Manager to amend the Mutual Aid Agreement between the Gainesville Police Department and the University of Florida Police Department, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.