GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 06-05-2026 FOR SIGNATURE .PDF
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AGREEMENT FOR RESOURCES TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING Between the Glendale Police Department and Maricopa County, through the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office 1. PARTIES This Agreement for Resources to Combat Human Trafficking (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Glendale Police Department (GPD) and Maricopa County, acting through the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO). 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms under which MCAO will provide the equipment listed in Appendix A to GPD for use in Anti‑Human Trafficking Suppression Activities and other authorized crime‑suppression operations within Maricopa County. 3. STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFITS AND INTERESTS The Parties share a mutual commitment to enhancing public safety, combating human trafficking, and supporting coordinated law‑enforcement efforts within Maricopa County. By providing GPD with access to specialized equipment, MCAO benefits through strengthening regional operational capacity and supporting collaborative initiatives to protect vulnerable populations. This partnership promotes efficient resource utilization, improves investigative and suppression capabilities, and advances the shared goal of reducing criminal activity and enhancing community safety. 4. RESPONSIBILITIES a. MCAO Responsibilities - MCAO will permit the GPD to use the equipment listed in Exhibit A attached hereto within its law enforcement jurisdiction for crime suppression and community‑safety operations upon request as specified below when such equipment is available. MCAO determines the availability of any of the listed equipment in its sole discretion. - MCAO will not provide instruction, training, or certification to officers in the use or operation of the equipment. b. GPD Responsibilities - GPD may request to borrow and utilize available equipment listed in Exhibit A in coordination with and pursuant to communication with the MCAO Investigations Division via email or phone. Michael Meislish Brent Coombs Commander Investigations Chief 602-506-5338 602-506-3847 cell: 602-552-4462 cell: 602-908-4464 meislism@mcao.maricopa.gov coombsb@mcao.maricopa.gov -GPD will defend and hold MCAO, including Maricopa County, its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees, harmless for any and all costs, claims, damages, injuries, death, property damage, or penalties to the extent such are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of GPD, its officers, employees, or agents, arising from or related to GPD’s use or operation of the equipment. GPD shall have no obligation to indemnify MCAO for the negligence or willful misconduct of MCAO. - GPD will ensure that its officers are appropriately trained and hold all required certifications and licensures before operating the equipment. - GPD will provide secure docking, storage, or housing for the equipment and properly maintain the equipment while it is in GPD’s possession. - GPD shall return any equipment to MCAO when it is no longer needed for operational use by GPD or within 30 days of a request by MCAO to return the equipment. All Equipment must be returned in the same condition as it was received by GPD. GPD shall be responsible for repairing or replacing (at MCAO's discretion) any equipment that is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed while in GPD’s possession. 5. POINTS OF CONTACT Glendale Police Department Ryan Horrall Commander RHORRALL@GLENDALEAZ.COM Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Brent Coombs Investigations Chief 602‑908‑4464 coombsb@mcao.maricopa.gov 6. OTHER PROVISIONS Nothing in this Agreement is intended to conflict with current law, regulation, or the internal policies or directives of GPD or MCAO. Should such a conflict arise, applicable law and governing policies shall control. 7. NATURE OF AGREEMENT This Agreement does not constitute or create a partnership, joint venture, agency relationship, or any other formal business association. The rights and obligations of the Parties are limited solely to those expressly stated herein. 8. LIABILITY AND APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any immunity, defense, or limitation of liability available under Arizona law, including but not limited to A.R.S. §§ 12‑820 et seq. (Actions Against Public Entities and Public Employees). Nothing in this Agreement obligates either Party to allocate or expend funds beyond what is expressly stated herein. 9. EMPLOYMENT STATUS The Parties acknowledge that no employee, officer, or agent of GPD participating in activities under this Agreement shall be considered an employee of the County or MCAO for any purpose. GPD shall remain solely responsible for all salaries, wages, benefits, withholdings, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and any other obligations related to its personnel. GPD shall hold the County and MCAO harmless from any claims arising from such commitments. Employees of each Party remain employees of their respective employer for all purposes. Any employee injured in the course and scope of activities conducted under this Agreement may seek benefits exclusively under their employer’s workers’ compensation program pursuant to A.R.S. Title 23, Chapter 6 (Arizona Workers’ Compensation Act). 10. EFFECTIVE DATE This Agreement becomes effective upon the date of the final signature of the Parties. 11. MODIFICATION This Agreement may be modified only through the mutual written consent of the Parties. 12. TERMINATION This Agreement will remain in effect until June 30, 2027, unless terminated earlier by mutual written agreement of the Parties. The Agreement may be extended upon mutual written consent. APPROVED BY: Glendale Police Department _____________________________________________________ __________________________ GPD Legal Counsel Date _____________________________________________________ __________________________ Commander Ryan Horrall Date Maricopa County: _____________________________________________________ __________________________ Rachel Mitchell, Maricopa County Attorney Date _____________________________________________________ __________________________ Kate Brophy McGee, Chair, Date Maricopa County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: _____________________________________________________ __________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board, Maricopa County Date Approved as to form: _____________________________________________________ __________________________ Deputy County Attorney Date SIGN SIGN SIGN SIGN SIGN SIGN