Policy Text
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAS T REVIEW NEXT REVIEW
4 05/29/2014 02/28 /2024 02/28/2028
BUENA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
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GO 209 - Law Enforcement Services Agreement Policy 1 POLICY 209 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
POLICY
209.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provide s clear directives for the preparation of written agreements governing law
enforcement services provided by the Buena Park Police Department to outside agencies or
entities. Written agreements shall be required any time the Department undertakes a contractu al
obligation to provide City resources for law enforcement purposes to any other agency or entity.
209.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA standards: 3.1.1, 3.1. 2
209.2 EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF ASSIGNED PERSONNEL
Any contract for law enforcement services shall be drafted and implemented to protect the
employment rights of assigne d personnel. Participation in contract law enforcement assignments
shall not penalize participating employees or jeopardize promotional opportunities, training
opportunities, or fringe benefits.
209.3 PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACTS
All contracts for law enforcement services shall be written agreements that includ e, at a minimum,
the following terms, conditions, and information:
a) A statement of the s pecific services to be provided
b) Specific language dealing with financial agreements between the parties
c) Clear statement of the records to be maintained by each party concerning the performance
of services by the provider agency
d) Language dealing with the duration, modification, and termination of the contract
e) Specific language dealing with risk management and legal contingencies, including
insurance and indemnification of parties
f) Stipulation that the provider agency maint ains control over its personnel
g) Specific a rrangement for the use of equipment and facilities
h) A procedure for review and revisi on, if needed, of the agreement
209.4 RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVAL
The Chief of Police and the City Attorney shall review all contracts for law enforcement services
and authorize a recommendation to the Ci ty Manager. Once the City Manager approve s the
contract for City Council consideration, the item will be placed on the next available City Council
agenda. No contract for law enforcement services shall be valid until approved by resolution of the
Buena Park City Council.