MOU-MCSO-MCDEM-INTEL PCN (003).DOCX

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
For partnership of Intelligence Analyst
Between
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management (MCDEM)
and
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
C-15-26-008-X-00
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into by and between the Maricopa 
County Department of Emergency Management (MCDEM) and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s 
Office (MCSO) [XX Division] (collectively, the “Parties”). This MOU is effective retroactive to 
January 1, 2026 and shall remain in effect through June 30, 2036, unless terminated earlier as 
provided herein.
Purpose:
The purpose of this MOU is to outline the responsibilities, expectations, and cooperative framework 
associated with an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst position supporting MCDEM. The 
OSINT Analyst will collect, assess, and disseminate actionable intelligence related to threats, 
security incidents, and risks impacting County Departments, personnel, facilities, operations, or 
events. This position strengthens situational awareness, supports proactive threat mitigation, and 
enhances information sharing between MCDEM, MCSO, and other County partners
Deliverables:
The OSINT Analyst will provide, at a minimum, the following deliverables:
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OSINT Summaries: Regular updates detailing relevant events, developments and threat 
indicators.
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Event-Specific Intelligence Briefs: Pre-event and operational briefs supporting County 
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Threat Trend Reports: Monitor for and provide analytical reviews of emerging risks to County 
Departments, personnel, facilities, operations, or events.
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Situational Awareness Alerts: Timely bulletins distributed when immediate or actionable 
intelligence is identified.
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Intelligence Sharing: Documented information-sharing and liaison activities with MCSO, 
Emergency Management, and other key County partners.
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Assist law enforcement personnel with criminal investigations involving County personnel, 
facilities, operations, or events
Costs and Billing:
 Labor Ledger Transactions (LLT).
MCDEM shall be responsible for creating and submitting all Labor Ledger Transactions (LLTs) 
associated with payroll for the OSINT Analyst position.

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 Payroll Reconciliation – Journal Vouchers (JVs).
To ensure accurate reconciliation of leave-related payroll expenses, MCDEM shall prepare and process 
two (2) Journal Vouchers (JVs) to reconcile Holiday, Vacation, and Sick time associated with the 
OSINT Analyst each pay period (or as otherwise required by County financial procedures).
 Cost Allocation.
MCSO will be responsible for creating and maintaining the Position Control Number (PCN).  All 
payroll, benefits, and related labor costs shall be allocated in accordance with County financial policies 
and reflected through the LLT and JV processes described above. 
MCSO will be solely responsible for purchasing and maintaining the PCN’s technology, equipment, and 
software needs to achieve agreed deliverables. 
Entire Agreement and Amendments:
This MOU constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. Any amendments or modifications must 
be made in writing, signed by authorized representatives of each Party, and approved by the Maricopa 
County Board of Supervisors. This MOU contains the entire understanding and agreement of the parties. 
Proposed change to this MOU must be made via a written amendment authorized by each party and 
approved by the County Board of Supervisors.
Notices under this MOU shall be sent to:
MCSO
MCDEM
James Prindiville 
Chief Financial 
Officer
Frank McWilliams
Director
550 W Jackson 5th Floor 
Phoenix, AZ 85003
1325 N. Fiesta Blvd. 
Gilbert, Az 85233
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby execute this MOU:
Conflict of Interest.
The Parties to this MOU have chosen attorneys employed by the Civil Services Division of the 
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (“Civil Services Division”) to act as their attorney for the 
purpose of reviewing this MOU.  In so doing, by their signature below, each party acknowledges 
that it is aware that the Civil Services Division will represent both Parties to this MOU, and each 
party expressly waives any conflict created thereby.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Maricopa County Department of Emergency 
Management
Sheriff or Designee 
Date
Director
Date

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Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Kate Brophy McGee
Chair of the Board
ATTEST:
Juanita Garza 
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form for MCSO:
Approved as to form:
Deputy County Attorney
Date
Deputy County Attorney
Date