GILA BEND UNIFIED SCHOOL_24 SCHOOL SAFETY MOU APPROVED BY MCAO.PDF
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
MARICOPA COUNTY
ON BEHALF OF THE MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
And
GILA BEND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #24
C-50-24-____-___-___
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU) is made and entered into as of this day of
___________________ 2024, by and between Gila Bend Unified School District #24
(hereinafter referred to as “District”) and Maricopa County, through the Maricopa County
Sheriff’s Office (hereinafter referred to as “MCSO”), together “Parties” and individual a “Party”,
for the purpose of ensuring common understanding and agreement regarding emergency service
response to District and utilization of the RAVE 911 Panic Button System (hereinafter referred to
as “RAVE 911 Button System”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS the parties desire to set out some general issues related to an emergency services
response to schools in the District; and
WHEREAS the parties recognize the important role of public and community relationships in
providing effective public safety measures; and
WHEREAS the parties further recognize that technological advancements offer the ability to
provide real time intelligence to police officers responding to crisis situations; and
WHEREAS the parties are implementing the RAVE 911 Button System in District schools
served by MCSO; and
WHEREAS the parties recognize and acknowledge that every emergency is different and cannot
be predicted in advance; but rather, must be responded to based on the facts, circumstances and
resources existing at the time of the situation.
Purpose
MCSO and the District/School recognize the benefit to our community to partner on matters
which improve school safety. The purpose of this MOU is to provide information regarding the
procedure for calling 911 and utilizing the RAVE 911 Panic Button System to report an
emergency at District schools serviced by MCSO.
RAVE 911 Panic Button System
The RAVE 911 Button System uses several processes/applications available to authorized users
including a smartphone application and computer applications. The system works by associating
a 911 call from an authorized mobile phone or associated landline phone and rapidly
disseminating information not only to 911 and law enforcement, but also to other users
authorized by the District including school staff and District officials. This system is focused on
helping to improve school safety for our community using a tool which in certain circumstances
can be a useful mechanism to disseminate information between 911, first responders, school staff
and administrators.
Installation or use of the RAVE 911 Button System is not a replacement, nor preferred
mechanism for contacting 911, law enforcement or fire and Emergency Medical Services. It is a
secondary system that when available may provide benefit, but as a secondary system there is no
guarantee it will be available or used in an emergency. It is understood and agreed there is no
guarantee that use of this system will result in an expedited response from emergency personnel.
Nevertheless, the parties agree that implementation and use of this system is intended to help
promote dissemination of information to authorized users and emergency responders to promote
an expedited response to school emergencies.
Procedure for notification to MCSO when an emergency occurs at a District
school
If a District employee initiates the RAVE 911 Button System at one of the District schools, this
should simultaneously initiate a call to MCSO. At the same time the 911 call is made to MCSO,
a message will be sent to Rave Mobile Safety through the RAVE 911 Button System providing
the name of the caller and the name of the school. The RAVE 911 Button System may then make
that information available to the other RAVE 911 Button System users at the school and the law
enforcement agency and emergency responders for that jurisdiction.
If the District employee is not immediately connected with a MCSO operator upon initiating the
RAVE 911 Button System, the employee will call 911 directly and talk to an operator if it is safe
to do so. The RAVE 911 Button System is not a substitute for calling 911 and reporting an
emergency to an operator.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. MCSO agrees to cooperate in training and implementation efforts of integrating the Rave 911
Button System and interoperability communication capabilities with the District.
2. MCSO will maintain the contract with Motorola for the use of the RAVE 911 Button System.
3. District is responsible for managing its notification lists for those individuals who will
receive notice of an activation of the RAVE 911 Button System. MCSO will provide the
District with the group of authorized first responders, if any, who must be included in each
campus notification. Management of authorized users on the system is an on-going process,
and the District will ensure each school updates their contacts and users regularly.
4. District agrees to control and limit access to the RAVE 911 Panic Button System application
only to those who have received training and understand the role and limitations of the system.
That training will at a minimum clearly establish the following:
• The RAVE 911 Panic Button System is not a replacement for 911. Use of the 911 button is
not required or obligatory. When initiating a call for help, what is most important is to place
that call directly to 911 as quickly as possible.
• A voice call to 911 is the best way to ensure first responders become aware of a problem
and simply pressing the RAVE 911 Button will not ensure a response by police or fire. In
fact, unless the 911 telephone voice call is made, police or fire may not respond at all.
• Staff understand they should do what they believe is necessary to keep themselves and
those in their charge safe. 911 does not routinely provide such instruction.
5. District agrees to refresh this training periodically and ensure appropriate staff are trained on
the appropriate use of the system. MCSO and the District agree to periodic drills of the
system, scheduled at a mutually agreeable time. Drills may include live activations of the
system and calls to 911.
6. District shall authorize MCSO to access their surveillance systems in both real time and with
the ability to access older recordings for investigative purposes.
7. District will provide access on its premises and via internet services which will enable
MCSO to view and use the video.
8. District authorizes MCSO to access all cameras located on the property.
9. District authorizes MCSO to access its Rave Mobile Safety alerts, communications, and
dashboard.
10. District authorizes MCSO to review only that recorded video which is applicable to the
collection of real time intelligence.
11. District reserves the right and has sole discretion to approve or disapprove the recordings of
any video reviewed by MCSO.
12. It is understood by District that MCSO is not a monitoring service and may or may not access
the cameras located at the business in the event of an alarm. MCSO, in its reasonable
discretion, will access the cameras when it deems it necessary to do so, depending on the
type of service call or proactive monitoring.
13. This MOU shall become effective as of the date set forth above and shall remain in full force
and effect for three (3) years as part of a pilot program. This MOU can be modified or
terminated by any one of the partners by mutual consent. A request to modify or terminate
this MOU shall be provided with sixty (60) calendar days written notice. Any modifications
to the MOU must be consistent with the contract.
14. Neither this agreement nor any provisions hereof may be waived, modified, amended,
discharged or terminated (except as provided herein), except by an instrument in writing
signed by all of the parties to this agreement.
15. The Parties shall comply with all federal, state, county, municipal and other government
statutes, ordinances, laws and regulations now or hereafter enacted or amended related other
subject matter of this Agreement.
16. District shall not be considered an agent or division of Maricopa County or the Maricopa
County Sheriff’s Office.
17. The relationship of the Parties hereunder shall be as an independent contractor relationship
only. Neither Party shall have the power to bind the other party or contract in the name of
the other party.
18. Each Party hereto agrees to be responsible and assume liability for its own wrongful or
negligent acts or omissions, or those of its officers, agents or employees to the full extent
required by law. Each party agrees to maintain reasonable coverage for such liabilities either
through commercial insurance or a reasonable self-insurance mechanism, and the nature of
such insurance coverage or self-insurance mechanism will be reasonably provided to the
other party upon request.
19. Workers’ Compensation. Any employee of either Party shall be deemed to be an “employee”
of both public agencies while performing pursuant to this Agreement solely for the purposes
of A.R.S. § 23-1022 and the Arizona Workers’ Compensation laws. The primary employer
shall be solely liable for any workers’ compensation benefits that may accrue. Each Party
shall post a notice pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 23-1022 in substantially the
following form:
“All employees are hereby further notified that they may be required to work under the
jurisdiction or control or within the jurisdictional boundaries of another public agency
pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement or contract, and under such circumstances they
are deemed by the laws of Arizona to be employees of both public agencies for the purposes
of worker’s compensation.”
20. The Parties agree to comply with all state and federal law and regulations, including the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Executive Orders 99-4 and 2009-09, which are
incorporated herein by reference, mandating non- discrimination and requiring that all
persons, regardless of age, religion, sex, race, national origin, or political affiliation shall have
equal access to employment opportunity.
21. To the extent applicable under A.R.S. § 41-4401, the Parties and their subcontractors warrant
compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees
and compliance with the E-verify requirements under A.R.S. § 23-214(A). The Parties also
agree that any violation of this requirement shall be deemed a material breach of the contract
that is subject to penalties up to and including termination of this Agreement. The Parties
acknowledge that the other party retains the legal right to inspect the papers of the other
Party’s contractor and subcontractor employees that work on this Agreement to verify such
compliance.
22. This agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511 for conflict of interest.
19. Any notice given or other communication required or permitted to be given under this MOU
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if (1) delivered to the party
at the address set forth below, (2) deposited in the U.S. Mail, registered or certified, return
receipt requested, to the address set forth below or (3) given to a recognized and reputable
overnight delivery service, to the address set forth below:
If to the County:
Jen Pokorski, County Manager
Maricopa County
301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
If to the Sheriff’s Office: Russ Skinner, Sheriff
MCSO
550 W. Jackson, 5th Floor
Phoenix, Arizona, 85003
If to the District:
Dr. Robert Varner
Gila Bend Unified School District #24
777 N. Logan Avenue
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this MOU to be executed by their duly
authorized representatives on the date indicated below.
MARICOPA COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
BY:_________________________________
BY:________________________________
Chairman,
Date
Superintendent
Date
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
BY:_________________________________
Clerk of the Board
Date
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
BY:_________________________________
Sheriff
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY:_________________________________
BY:________________________________
Deputy County Attorney
School District Attorney
Rob Varner (Jul 18, 2024 08:23 PDT)
Jul 18, 2024
Jessica S. Sanchez (Jul 19, 2024 10:22 PDT)
Jessica S. Sanchez