Interagency Cooperation Sgt Jim Turner Houston Police Department

Interagency Cooperation Sgt. Jim Turner | Houston Police Department

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Sometimes, size matters Houston Police Department The largest law enforcement agency in Texas and fifth largest in the United States 5, 200 sworn law enforcement officers are responsible for protecting more than two million people over 654 square miles Other Area Departments Include county sheriffs, constables, municipal police, and school districts Range from 2, 500 deputies in Harris County Sheriff’s Office to smaller departments with as few as one part-time officer Substantial tax base = more resources Generally, less resources Frequent “significant events” warrant specialized training, equipment, teams Fewer incidents = less return on investment for specialization

Specialized capabilities Bomb Squad SWAT Air Support Canine

Specialized capabilities Marine Unit High Water Dive Team Technology

Types of agreements Memorandum of Understanding Contract Agreement details each agency’s responsibilities. No penalties. Easily modified or canceled. May be called a Memorandum of Agreement. Formal, legally binding agreement. Requires City Council approval. Usually involves money. Interlocal Agreement between two governments. Requires City Council approval. Often involves money. Mutual Aid Agreement between two governments to send personnel and equipment to help in emergency situations. Typically outlines cost reimbursement. May be referred to as a Disaster Agreement. Can be executed before or after the incident.

Partners include: Examples Investigative support Fatality crash investigation Homicide investigation Emergency response Bomb Squad Dive Team Active shooter response High water rescue SWAT Air Support Training Technology Digital Sandbox Gang Tracker Aldine Independent SD Alvin Police Department ATF Baytown Police Department Bellaire Police Department Brazoria County Sheriff Childrens Assessment Center Coast Guard Conroe Police Department EPA FBI Galveston County Sheriff Harris County DA Harris County Sheriff Houston ISD PD METRO PD Pasadena Police Department Texas DPS

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Sergeant Jim Turner Houston Police Department Office of Planning 713 -308 -9104 james. turner@houstonpolice. org