INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION SHARING Martell, Joan
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From: Fasnacht, Ernily[efasnacht@co.pinellas.fl.us]
.gent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 12:38 PM
To- Martell, Joan
Subject. RE: information Sharing Agreement
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The Sheriff has decided he is not interested in executing the agreement at this time. The con versation is still
ongo,ing. any more specific details can be requested through Deborah Berry or 464-
6485). Sorry I don't have more information for you. Have a lovely day.
Emily Tasn"ht, 90,4
Justice Programs Analyst
Pinellas County Justice&Consumer Services
631 Chestnut St
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone:(727)453-7437
Fax:(727)464-6129
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
INFORMATION SHARING
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Agreement ") is made and entered
into on this day of , 2015, by and between PINELLAS COUNTY, a
political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter "COUNTY "), the PINELLAS COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE, the CITY OF CLEARWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT, the CITY OF
ST. PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT, the CITY OF LARGO POLICE
DEPARTMENT, the CITY OF PINELLAS PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT, the CITY OF
GULFPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT, the CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS POLICE
DEPARTMENT, the CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT, the TOWN
OF INDIAN SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT, the TOWN OF KENNETH CITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT, the TOWN OF BELLEAIR POLICE DEPARTMENT, and the PINELLAS
COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT located in Pinellas County, Florida (hereinafter
"AGENCIES ").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the AGENCIES recognize that sharing information
across law enforcement jurisdictional boundaries within Pinellas County is essential for effective
crime analysis and crime prevention; and
WHEREAS, technologies exist that can bridge the gaps between disparate information
systems; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has implemented a law enforcement data initiative to share
information between agencies which includes data integration, secure networking, and mapping
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applications; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY, through the Department of Justice and Consumer Services, is
willing to coordinate input and access to data sharing, crime mapping, and analysis through the
cooperative data initiative; and
WHEREAS, AGENCIES in agreement shall participate in an information sharing
Steering Committee which shall have administrative authority over the promulgation of this
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and AGENCIES have entered into a previous Interlocal
Agreement for Information Sharing dated September 12, 2006, ( "Interlocal Agreement ")
providing the relative responsibilities and obligations of each party as to data sharing and access;
and
WHEREAS, this Agreement shall replace the previous Interlocal Agreement which
expired September 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, both the COUNTY and AGENCIES have the authority to enter into this
Agreement pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
hereinafter contained, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Term of Agreement
This Agreement shall be in effect from the date of execution, and shall remain in effect
thereafter for five (5) years or until dissolution of the Agreement upon mutual accord of
the parties.
2. Scone
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A. The COUNTY, through the Department of Justice and Consumer Services, agrees
to act as the coordinator of an Information Sharing Steering Committee to
facilitate both the input of and access to law enforcement data for use by
participating law enforcement agencies to analyze and prevent criminal activity.
B. Each AGENCY shall retain all the rights of ownership to its AGENCY data,
irrespective of the inclusion of its data in the information sharing process. The
AGENCIES agree that they are authorizing input of, and access to, their data for
the sole purpose of extending the usefulness of the data by participating law
enforcement agencies for crime detection and prevention throughout Pinellas
County.
C. The COUNTY and the AGENCIES agree to the following:
1) Information sharing as defined for this agreement includes all Chapter
119, F.S., public record information from open or closed reports,
narratives not identified as cloaked or draft form, FIRs, traffic crashes,
domestic injunctions, traffic and parking citations, arrest affidavits, and
warrants. This definition in no way limits agency ability to share
additional information not identified within this agreement. As necessary
for the effective execution of daily operations, the Information Steering
Committee may identify additional data elements to include for sharing.
2) Each party shall participate in the Information Steering Committee.
Selected participants must have full decision making authority, and will be
from the command staff level.
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3) Each party shall abide by the decisions and mandates of the Steering
Committee.
4) Each party agrees to bear its own costs related to normal daily operations
such as record management systems, computer aided dispatch, and agency
computer networks.
5) Each party agrees that it is subject to and obligated to comply with the
requirements of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Each party shall ensure
that any of its data which is deemed confidential, exempt, or both from
disclosure under Florida law shall be protected from unauthorized
inspection.
3. Amendment of the Agreement
This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement by the parties.
4. Assignment
No Assignment of this Agreement shall be allowed without the prior written permission
of all parties under execution of this Agreement.
5. Cancellation
The parties reserve the right to withdraw from this Agreement without cause by giving
sixty (60) days prior notice in writing thereof, or individually with cause at any time a
party fails to fulfill or abide by any of the terms specified herein. Failure of a party to
comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement shall be considered in
material breach of the Agreement which shall be cause for immediate termination of said
party from the Agreement. Cancellation by a party to the Agreement shall exclude that
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party from any participation in the Information Sharing Steering Committee.
6. Fiscal Non - Funding
In the event sufficient budgeted funds are not available for a party for a new fiscal period,
the affected party shall notify the Steering Committee of such occurrence and this
Agreement shall terminate as to the affected party on the last day of the then current
fiscal period of said party without penalty or further expense.
7. Insurance
The parties agree to maintain liability insurance to the limits as set forth in Florida Statute
768.28.
8. Indemnification
Each party agrees to be responsible for its own acts or omissions, or both, in the
performance of this Agreement.
9. Governing Law
The laws of the State of Florida shall govern this Agreement.
10. Independent Status of the Parties
The parties agree that none are agents, employees, partners, or joint ventures of the other.
Each party acknowledges that it is responsible for complying with all federal and state
laws and local ordinances.
11. Severability
The terms and conditions of the Agreement shall be deemed to be severable.
Consequently, if any clause, term, or condition hereof shall be held to be illegal or void,
such determination shall not affect the validity or legality of the remaining terms and
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conditions, and notwithstanding any such determination, this Agreement shall continue in
full force and effect, unless the particular clause, term, or condition held to be illegal or
void renders the balance of the Agreement impossible to perform.
12. Sovereign Immunity
The parties hereto agree that nothing contained herein shall in any way waive the
sovereign immunity that they enjoy presently under the Constitution and statutes of the
State of Florida and particularly with respect to Chapter 768, Florida Statutes.
13. Contract Administration
A. The contact person for the COUNTY shall be:
Mike Cooksey, Director of Justice and Consumer Services
Department of Justice and Consumer Services
631 Chestnut Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-6200
B. The contact person for the AGENCY shall be the AGENCY Head or a member
designated by the AGENCY Head.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties herein have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year first written above.
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ATTEST: PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, by and
through its County Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the County Attorney
By:
Mark S. Woodard, County Administrator
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ATTEST: PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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By:
Bob Gualtieri, Sheriff
Countersigned:
— rteorke 1c"AttioS
George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Robert J. ' ette
Assistant CI y Attorney
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
William B. Home II
City Manager
Attest:
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
CLEARWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT
By:
Daniel W. SI * ghter
Chief of Police
ATTEST: CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG
By:
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
By:
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Law Enforcement Agency Head
ATTEST: CITY OF LARGO
By:
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
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By:
Law Enforcement Agency Head
ATTEST: CITY OF PINELLAS PARK
By:
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
By:
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Law Enforcement Agency Head
ATTEST: CITY OF GULFPORT
By:
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
By:
13
Law Enforcement Agency Head
A fI'EST: CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS
By:
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
By:
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Law Enforcement Agency Head
ATTEST: CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND
By:
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
By:
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Law Enforcement Agency Head
ATTEST: TOWN OF INDIAN SHORES
By:
Town Clerk Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Town Attorney
By:
16
Law Enforcement Agency Head
ATTEST: TOWN OF KENNETH CITY
By:
Town Clerk Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Town Attorney
By:
17
Law Enforcement Agency Head
ATTEST: TOWN OF BELLEAIR
By:
Town Clerk Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Town Attorney
By:
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Law Enforcement Agency Head
ATTEST: SCHOOL BOARD OF PINELLAS COUNTY,
FL
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By:
Chairperson
By:
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Law Enforcement Agency Head