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RESOLUTION NO. 2615
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOLLESON,
ARIZONA, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF TOLLESON AND THE TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION FOR POLICE DISPATCH,
PROPERTY, AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE WEST VALLEY
CASINO AND RESORT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT, AND PROVIDING THAT THE AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE
UPON ITS EXECUTION.
WHEREAS, A.R.S. §§ 11-952 and 13-3872 et seq. authorize public agencies to enter into
intergovernmental agreements for joint or cooperative action;
WHEREAS, the Tohono O’odham Nation desires to contract with the City of Tolleson to
provide police dispatch, property, and records management services for the Nation’s Police
Department at the West Valley Casino and Resort; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council find that the approval of the Intergovernmental
Agreement (the “Agreement”) is in the best interest of the citizens of Tolleson and serves a valid
public purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TOLLESON, ARIZONA, as follows:
Section 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The Agreement between the City of Tolleson and the Tohono O’odham Nation
for police dispatch, property, and records management services at the West Valley Casino and
Resort is hereby approved in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by reference.
Section 3. The Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney are hereby authorized
and directed to take all steps necessary to cause the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Tolleson, Arizona, on this
26th day of August, 2025.
____________________________________
Juan F. Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Crystal Zamora, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________
Justin Pierce, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
TO
RESOLUTION NO. 2615
[Intergovernmental Agreement]
See following pages.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOHONO O'ODHAM
NATION AND THE CITY OF TOLLESON FOR POLICE DISPATCH SERVICES AND
ADMINISTRATION
This Intergovernmental Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into between the City of
Tolleson, an Arizona municipal corporation ("Tolleson"), and the Tohono O'odham Nation, a
federally recognized Indian Tribe (the "Nation"), for the purpose of providing dispatch and
property and records management services for the Nation's Police Department at the West
Valley Casino and Resort.
Whereas, both parties are authorized by A.R.S.§ 11-952 and A.R.S. § 13-3872 et. seq. to enter
into this Agreement; and
Whereas, the Nation desires to contract with Tolleson to provide dispatch and property and
records management services for the Nation's Police Department at the West Valley Casino and
Resort; and
Whereas, Tolleson can provide the requested services in exchange for compensation from the
Nation; and
Whereas, the Parties desire to provide police dispatch and property and records
management services more effectively by participating in this Agreement.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated herein by
reference, the following mutual covenants and conditions, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Tolleson and
the Nation hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1.
Term of Agreement. The initial term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2024
through September 30, 2025 (the "Initial Term") and shall automatically renew itself
annually for a period of two (2) years upon the first day of October of each year if the
Nation provides Tolleson written notice, no later than March 31, of funding availability
for the following fiscal year.
2.
Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Agreement is for Tolleson to provide
dispatch, property, and records management services for the Nation's Police
Department at West Valley Casino and Resort.
2.1.
Records Management Services. Tolleson will provide records
management services for the Nation which will only include housing and
dissemination of the reports that are written by the Nation's Officers and
subcontracted Officers working at the West Valley Casino and Resort.
2.2.
Property and Evidence Services. Tolleson will provide onsite collection of
the Nation’s Police Department at the West Valley Casino and Resort property
including evidence items, items awaiting lab testing, dangerous found property
items (e.g., drugs and guns) items to be destroyed, safekeeping items and
evidentiary items related to the Nation Police Department operations, not housed
at the West Valley Casino and Resort or by the Nation Police Department at their
main location. Tolleson will also input and track all chain of custody records from
the time of pick up by the Tolleson Police Property and Evidence Custodian.
Tolleson will provide drop off/pick up of items to/from the DPS crime lab. Tolleson
will provide training to the Nation’s Police Department officers at the West Valley
Casino and Resort in proper packaging techniques for DPS lab submissions, safe
handling procedures and packaging guidelines for Tolleson Police storage.
Tolleson will hold and eventually destroy items such as drug paraphernalia and
drugs in accordance with Tolleson Police Department practices and procedures.
2.3.
Software Access. Tolleson will provide the Nation access to and use of
Tolleson's police records management system however, the Nation shall be
responsible for obtaining their own licenses, purchasing of modules, and
paying annual software maintenance costs.
2.4.
Dispatch Services. Tolleson shall provide Dispatch Services by dispatching
appropriate Nation Police Department units or subcontracted Officers working
at the West Valley Casino and Resort upon receipt and identification of a call.
Tolleson also shall provide Crime Information Services by entering,
validating, and providing clearance information for the National Crime
Information Center and the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System under
the Nation's originating agency identifier for information requested as a
result of the Dispatch Services. Programming of Nation police radios will be
done by their subcontractor in accordance with the radio plans of the Nation.
2.4.1. The City of Tolleson is responsible for the administration of the
Arizona Criminal Justice Information System ("ACJIS") record files in
connection with providing the dispatch services by Tolleson on behalf
of the Nation (Document required Exhibit B)
3.
Scheduled downtime. Tolleson, through the Communications Center located at 8350
West Van Buren, Tolleson, Arizona, 85353, shall be responsible for providing E-9-1-1 and
non-emergency call answering communications and dispatch services pursuant to this
Agreement. The Communication Center is operated as a division of the City of Tolleson
Police Department. Except as otherwise agreed to, Tolleson shall retain exclusive authority
over the Communication Center. Tolleson agrees to provide the Nation with forty-eight
(48) hours’ notice of any department scheduled downtime of its communications and
case management systems.
4.
Procedures and Protocols. The Nation and Tolleson will work together to develop and
revise police dispatch procedures and protocols. The parties agree to meet quarterly to
accomplish this purpose. Programming of Nation police radios will be done by their
subcontractor in accordance with the radio plans of the Nation and in compliance with
Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC). The parties further acknowledge that they shall be
individually responsible for their respective mobile and portable radios and programming,
fees, assessments. Whenever a vehicle or portable radio is added to the RWC for the
Nation to be used with Tolleson communications the monthly RWC subscription fees will
be added to the quarterly invoice immediately following implementation.
5.
Personnel. The Chief of the Tolleson Police Department shall use his reasonable discretion
to determine the number of personnel to be hired and needed at any given time in order
to properly provide the Nation necessary services twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7)
days a week. Tolleson shall be responsible for hiring and training all personnel. deemed
necessary by the Chief of the Tolleson Police Department to serve the dispatch needs of
the Nation. The personnel shall be employees of the City of Tolleson subject to all City of
Tolleson rules and regulations under the direction of the Tolleson Police Department.
Tolleson shall also provide training to the Nation staff and new hires as may be needed
with respect to the operation of the dispatch and case management systems.
6.
Costs. In consideration of the services provided by Tolleson, the Nation shall pay Tolleson
the amount set forth on Exhibit "A", which will be the annual fee beginning with execution
of the contract and continuing through the 30th day of September, 2025.
7.
Increases: As part of its annual budget process, the Nation shall appropriate sufficient
funds to cover the annual fee under this Agreement. The Nation agrees that updates may
be made to the annual fee each year. In order to plan for the annual fee, Tolleson shall
notify the Nation of the updated annual fee for the following fiscal year on or before
March 31 of the current fiscal year. The Nation shall pay Tolleson the updated annual fee
beginning on the 1st day of October and continuing through the 30th day of September,
for each fiscal year of service until June 2025. The annual fee for each renewal year shall
be increased by the greater of five percent (5%) per year or the actual cost attributable
to the provision of services under this Agreement, as determined by Tolleson. In addition,
should the two parties hereafter agree in writing, Tolleson shall provide, and the Nation
shall pay for the proportional costs of providing any additional personnel required to
comply with Section 3. Any additional personnel required to provide service under this
Agreement shall commence employment on the next renewal date. The method of
allocating proportional costs for additional dispatch personnel shall be based on each
entity’s respective calls for service.
8.
Payment. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Nation shall pay Tolleson an amount
equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total annual fee and shall make the same twenty
five percent (25%) payment on or about the first day of every third month. All start-up
costs shall be paid upon invoice by Tolleson.
9.
Grants. The Parties shall support efforts to apply for and receive Federal and State Grants.
In the event of termination of this Agreement, all rights to and interest in Federal and
State grants shall revert to the Party that applied for and received the grant, unless
otherwise set forth by the terms of the applicable grant.
10.
Equipment. The Nation shall purchase or otherwise provide all equipment necessary to
provide personnel of the Nation with the ability to communicate with the Tolleson
Communications Center. Equipment required for personnel of the Nation to communicate
would include items such as handheld and portable radios, Mobile Data Computers
(MDC), remote access equipment/server, switches, and firewall and microwave link.
Tolleson will work with the Nation to allow the Nation Police MDC remote access to its
network and Record Management System (RMS). In the event the Nation does not
acquire and/or provide the necessary initial equipment, Tolleson will be under no
obligation to provide communications and dispatch services to the Nation and may
terminate this Agreement sixty (60) days after notifying the Nation of such initial
equipment deficiency. During such sixty (60) days, Tolleson is not required to provide any
service dependent upon such equipment nor supply the missing initial equipment itself.
10.1. The Nation shall be responsible for maintaining in good working order and
repairing all initial equipment purchased or provided by the Nation. In the event
that any initial equipment purchased or provided by the Nation is damaged, lost,
stolen or no longer operative, the Nation will be responsible for the expense for
replacement, repair, or reimbursement. Nothing herein shall relieve either party
from their responsibility to provide their own equipment for receiving
communications and their own equipment for sending communications.
10.2. Tolleson shall have the discretion to upgrade any of the equipment/ software
associated with providing services under this Agreement. In the event that Tolleson
elects to upgrade the equipment, The Nation shall reimburse Tolleson for the cost
to upgrade the Nation's equipment in the same manner and time as Tolleson. If
the Nation does not have funds to reimburse Tolleson in its current budget, the
Nation shall include the reimbursement cost in its next budget to reimburse
Tolleson. In the event of a significant capital upgrade (costing more than
$100,000), Tolleson shall provide the Nation with at least eighteen (18) months prior
notice of such upgrade, or immediately upon notice from a communications service
or equipment provider if such upgrade must occur within eighteen (18) months.
11.
The Nation shall be responsible for complying with ACJIS certification through the Arizona
Department of Public Safety.
12.
No Obligation to Respond. Nothing in this Agreement is intended and shall not be
construed to require the Tolleson police department to respond to calls for emergencies or
provide law enforcement services for events that occur in the West Valley Casino and Resort
or the Nation. Notwithstanding the foregoing Tolleson will render assistance in accordance
with State statute and City of Tolleson Police Department Policies and Procedures.
13.
Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Tolleson agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless, the Nation and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates
(collectively "the Indemnitees") from and against any and all claims, demands, actions,
judgments, costs, and expenses, including costs of defense, incurred by any of the
indemnities caused by or arising from the negligence, gross negligence, or intentional
misconduct of Tolleson, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or contractors. In claims
against any Indemnitee, the indemnification obligation shall not be limited by a limitation on
the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable. This section shall apply
regardless of whether or not Tolleson's insurance policies are determined to be applicable
to the claim, demand, damage, injury, liability, loss, cost, or expense.
14.
To the extent permitted by law each Party (an "Indemnitor") shall indemnify, hold
harmless, and defend the other party (the "Indemnified Parties") against all claims and
lawsuits resulting from any claim, demand, cost, or judgment made against the
Indemnified Party to the extent arising from any negligent, reckless, or intentional act or
omission by any of the Indemnitor's employees, agents, or servants in connection with
work or responsibilities performed pursuant to this Agreement.
15.
The Parties further agree that they are not joint employers for the purpose of workers'
compensation coverage and that any Party's employee assigned by a Party to do work
under this Agreement shall remain an employee of such Party.
16.
Insurance. The Parties mutually agree to provide for their respective financial
responsibilities with respect to liability arising out of this Agreement through either
the purchase of insurance or the provision of a self-funded insurance program. The
Parties shall be fully responsible for any workers' compensation claims made by an
individual determined to be an employee of that Party.
17.
Dispute Resolution. Any material dispute under this Agreement should be decided by a
neutral party. Tolleson Chief of Police shall have authority to decide and resolve disputes
of a routine nature, including but not limited to disputes regarding scheduling, internal
processes, etc.
18.
Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement on the renewal date or for
convenience upon one hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice to the other
party. Either party may terminate this Agreement for breach upon providing thirty
(30) days written notice to the other party.
19.
Notice. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement will be provided by mail
to:
If to Tolleson:
City of Tolleson
9055 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, Arizona 85353
Attn: Crystal Zamora, City Clerk
tolleson.cityclerk@tolleson.az.gov
With a copy to
Tohono O'odham Nation
P.O. Box 830
Sells, Arizona 85634
Attn: Police Chief
20.
Conflict of interest. No member, official or employee of any of the Parties may have
any direct or indirect interest in this Agreement, nor participate in any decision
relating to the Agreement that is prohibited by law. All parties hereto acknowledge
that this Agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-
511. Each Party warrants that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, any
third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement, other
than the costs set forth herein and normal costs of conducting business and costs of
professional services.
21.
General Provisions. There will be no additional charge for administrative fees other
than as identified in "Exhibit A".
21.1. The Parties and their respective Councils shall not unreasonably withhold
appropriate authority to fund this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement will act
as an abrogation of the budgeting and appropriation authority of the legislative
and or governing bodies of the respective Parties. However, in the event that a
party fails to appropriate funds to effectuate this Agreement, this Agreement shall
terminate at the end of appropriated fiscal year.
21.2. No individual member, official or employee of either Party shall be personally liable
to the other Party, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or
breach under the terms of this Agreement.
21.3. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, any failure or delay by
any party in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any default will not
operate as a waiver of any default or of any such rights or remedies or deprive any
such party of its right to institute and maintain any actions or proceedings which
it may deem necessary to protect, assert, or enforce any such rights or remedies.
21.4. If any provision of this Agreement shall be found invalid or unenforceable by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement will
not be affected thereby and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law, provided that the fundamental purposes of this Agreement are
not defeated by such severability.
21.5. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-4401, the Parties mutually warrant that they are in
compliance with and further acknowledge that:
21.5.1. They and their subcontractors, if any, warrant their compliance with A.R.S.
§ 41-4401 and all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to
their employees and their compliance with A.R.S. § 23-214, subsection A
and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the
employee's employment or at least three (3) years, whichever is longer;
21.5.2. Nothing herein shall make any contractor or subcontractor an agent or
employee of either of the contracting governmental entities.
21.6. The captions contained in this Agreement are merely a reference and are not to
be used to constitute or limit the text.
21.7. Each party is obligated only to pay its obligations set forth in this Agreement as
may lawfully be made from funds appropriated and budgeted for that purpose
during such party's then current fiscal year. Each party's obligations under this
Agreement are current expenses subject to the "budget law" and the unfettered
legislative discretion of the party concerning budgeted purposes and
appropriation of funds. Should either party elect not to appropriate and budget
funds to pay its obligations, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated at the
end of the then-current fiscal year term for which such funds were appropriated
and budgeted for such purpose and such party shall be relieved of any subsequent
obligation under this Agreement. The Parties agree that each party has no
obligation or duty of good faith to budget or appropriate the payment of the
party's obligations set forth in this Agreement in any budget in any fiscal year other
than the fiscal year in which this Agreement is executed and delivered. Each party
shall be the sole judge and authority in determining the availability of funds for its
obligations under this Agreement. The Parties shall keep each other informed as
to the availability of funds for this Agreement. The obligation of either party to
make any payment pursuant to this Agreement is not a general obligation or
indebtedness of such party. The Parties hereby waive any and all rights to bring
any claim against each other from or relating in any way to either party's
termination of this Agreement pursuant to this section.
21.7.1. Nothing in this Agreement shall be viewed as an express or implied waiver
of either party’s sovereign immunity.
22.
Confidential Information
22.1. Defined. The term "Confidential Information" shall mean any and all information
which is disclosed by either party ("Owner") to the other ("Recipient") verbally,
electronically, visually, or in a written or other tangible form which is either
identified or should be reasonably understood to be confidential or proprietary.
Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, computer
programs, software, documentation, formulas, data, inventions, techniques,
marketing plans, strategies, forecasts, customer lists, employee information,
financial information, confidential information concerning Owner's business, as
Owner has conducted it or as it may conduct itself in the future, confidential
information concerning any of Owner's past, current, or possible future products
or manufacturing or operational methods, including information about Owner's
research, development, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, accounting,
marketing, selling or leasing, and any software (including third party software)
provided by Owner. Owner's Confidential Information shall be treated as strictly
confidential by Recipient and shall not be disclosed by Recipient except to those
third parties with a need to know and that are operating under a confidentiality
agreement with non-disclosure provisions no less restrictive than those set forth
herein. This Agreement imposes no obligation upon the parties with respect to
Confidential Information which either party can establish by legally sufficient
evidence:
22.1.1.i.
(a) was in the possession of, or was rightfully known by the Recipient
without an obligation to maintain its confidentiality prior to receipt from
Owner; (b) is or becomes generally known to the public without violation of
this Agreement; (c) is obtained by Recipient in good faith from a third party
having the right to disclose it without an obligation on confidentiality; (d) is
independently developed by Recipient without the participation of individuals
who have had access to the Confidential Information; or (e) is required to be
disclosed by court order or applicable law, provided prior notice is given to the
Owner. The Recipient shall not obtain, by virtue of this Agreement, any rights
title or interest in any Confidential Information of the Owner. Within fifteen
(15) days after termination of this Agreement, each Recipient shall certify in
writing to Owner that all copies of Owner's Confidential Information in any
form, including partial copies, have been destroyed or returned to Owner.
Both parties acknowledge that either party may be required to release
information under requests made under the provisions of law.
23.
Standard of Care. Tolleson shall protect the deliverables resulting from services with at
least the same degree of care and confidentiality, but not less than a reasonable standard
of care, which Tolleson utilizes for its own Confidential Information.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
the proper officers and officials.
By:
_____________________________By: _________________________________
Title: ____________________________________Title: ________________________________
Date:
_____________________________Date: ________________________________
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TOLLESON
Summary of Annual Costs - FY 2025 - PROPOSAL
Tohono O'odham Nation - Police Department Support Services
Account Title
Updated Amount
51001 Wages - Full Time
$
1,307,000.00
51003 Wages - Overtime
$
130,000.00
51032 Cell Phone Allowance
$
1,000.00
52001 FICA Tax
$
88,000.00
52002 Medicare Tax
$
20,800.00
52003 Arizona State Retirement
$
150,000.00
52004 ASRS Long Term Disability
$
2,100.00
52010 Deferred Comp
$
12,200.00
52030 Health Insurance
$
327,000.00
52031 Dental Insurance
$
16,000.00
52032 Life Insurance
$
2,400.00
52033 Vision Insurance
$
2,000.00
52035 Short Term Disability
$
3,000.00
52050 Workers Compensation
$
4,200.00
53002 Professional Services
$
197,000.00
53003 Maintenance Services
$
4,500.00
53050 Electricity
$
54,500.00
53054 Phone Service
$
7,500.00
53101 Supplies
$
4,000.00
53104 Dues and Subscriptions
$
22,000.00
53106 Apparel
$
3,500.00
53299 Misc Expenses
$
1,500.00
53401 Travel Expense
$
4,000.00
53402 Food and Meals
$
8,000.00
53403 Registration
$
3,000.00
53411 Employee Development
$
5,000.00
Total Budget
$
2,380,200.00
Tohono Allocation %
9.00%
Property Investigation Salary
$
85,245.52
Tohono Allocation Costs
$
299,463.52
EXHIBIT B
Required document
ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION
SYSTEM HOLDER OF RECORD AGREEMENT
Between the
TOLLESON POLICE DEPARTMENT
This agency hereinafter shall be known as “Holder of Record” and
TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION
This agency hereinafter shall be known as
“Owner of Record”
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the Arizona Criminal Justice
Information System (ACTIS) are computerized information systems established as a
service to all criminal justice agencies. The goal of the NCIC and ACJIS is to assist the
criminal justice community in performing its duties by providing and maintaining
computerized information systems of accurate and timely criminal justice information.
The use of these systems obligates participating agencies to abide by the established
policies and procedures regarding such use. NCIC and ACJIS require:
1.
Any agency that has investigative authority and jurisdiction and has an NCIC-
assigned Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) must enter records into NCIC/ACTIS as
soon as reasonably possible after minimum information is available.
2. Every agency that enters records destined for NCIC or ACJIS must assure that hit
confirmation is available for all records, except III records (records from criminal
history checks), 24 hours a day either at that agency or through a written agreement
with another agency, at its location. “Hit confirmation” means the process of
confirming a positive match from the ACIC/NCIC database before taking action on a
person or property identified in the record.
3.
An originating agency must, within ten minutes for requests, designate urgent or
within one hour for requests designated as routine, furnish to any agency
requesting confirmation of information entered into ACIC/NCIC, a response indicating
a positive or negative confirmation or a notice of the specific amount of time
necessary to confirm or reject.
Holder of Record is:
X
A 24-hour terminal agency
Owner of Record is:
X
A non-terminal 24-hour agency
A terminal non-24-hour agency
A non-terminal/non-24-hour agency
Holder of Record is a criminal justice agency with the assigned NCIC ORI of AZ0073100.
Owner of Record is a criminal justice agency with the assigned NCIC ORI of AZ0101200.
Both agencies agree to abide by all rules, procedures, and policies of the NCIC or the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and ACJIS under the authority of A.R.S. §§ 41-1750 and 41- 1751
and the International Justice and Public Safety Information Sharing Network (Nlets), and are
subject to the terms and conditions listed below:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
3.1
Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish
responsibility for records entered into NCIC/ACJIS by the Holder of Record under its NCIC-
assigned ORI on behalf of the Owner of Record. As they relate to records entered for the
Owner of Record, the Holder of Record assumes the following responsibilities:
• Responsibility for data entry.
• Responsibility for documentation.
• Responsibility for cancellation and modification of entries.
• Responsibility for timeliness of entries, cancellations, and modifications.
• Responsibility for his confirmation.
• Responsibility for validation of entries.
3.2 Rules. The exchange of all information covered by the terms of this Agreement shall be in
strict compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations relating to the collection,
storage, or dissemination of criminal justice information and criminal history record
information; with all rules, procedures, and policies adopted by the FBI CJIS Advisory
Policy Board (APB) with regard to information furnished through the FBI NCIC program;
and with all rules, policies and procedures contained in the ACJIS and NCIC Operating
Manuals, CJIS Security Policy; Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20; and with all
rules, policies and procedures of the Arizona Law Enforcement Telecommunications
System (Alerts)/International Justice and Public Safety Information Sharing Network
(Nlets) for ACJIS/NCIC policies unless otherwise provided. The user has the burden of
giving notice of the requirements of all the above-named rules and regulations to its
employees and the other agencies or individuals to whom the user might disseminate
information derived pursuant to this Agreement.
3.3 Secondary Dissemination. Both agencies agree to assume full responsibility and full
liability for the release of criminal history record information and/or criminal justice
information. The parties acknowledge that unlawful use of criminal history information
and/or criminal justice information, as defined in A.R.S. § 41-1756, is a class 6 felony.
3.4 Sanctions
• Cancellation. This Agreement shall remain in effect unless terminated by either
agency. Either the Holder of Record or Owner of Record may, upon 30 days written
notice of the other agency and to the DPS, cancel this Agreement. Each agency
reserves the right to terminate this Agreement with or without notice upon
determining that the other agency has violated any law, rule, or regulation concerning
criminal justice information or violated the terms of this Agreement. Termination shall
not negate the obligation of either agency to maintain records entered under this
Agreement to ensure their accuracy and timeliness.
•
Suspension of Service. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), as the CJIS
Systems Agency (CSA), reserves the right to suspend telecommunications service to
the Holder of Record named herein, likewise the Holder of Record reserves the right
to suspend telecommunications service to the Owner of Record when any rules,
policies, or procedures of NCIC, ACJIS, or Nlets have been violated. The DPS will review
circumstances surrounding the suspension or termination of the Agreement and
make a final decision relative to further continued agency participation in ACJIS.
3.5 Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, both the Holder of Record and the
Owner of Record agree to indemnify and save harmless the DPS, its Director and
employees from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, and proceedings by
others and against all liability to others for the use or misuse by the USER of any
information provided to the USER pursuant to this Agreement. This paragraph does not
apply to other Arizona state agencies who are covered by the Arizona Department of
Administration.