IGA Chandler PD & DPS Agreement - Technical Operations Task Force

DPS CONTRACT NO.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
REGARDING
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE

This Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA"), which becomes effective on the date last signed, is
entered into between the State of Arizona through its Department of Public Safety ("DPS"), and
the City of Chandler, Arizona, an Arizona municipal corporation, for and on behalf of the Chandler
Police Department, ("Agency").

The purpose of this Agreement is to enhance law enforcement services and investigations through
the use of electronic surveillance equipment through the cooperative efforts of the parties to this
Agreement.

DPS is authorized and empowered to enter into this IGA pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1713 B.3; both
parties are authorized and empowered to enter into this IGA pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952.

In consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties to this Agreement agree to the
following terms and conditions.

I. PARTICIPATION

The Agency agrees to assign one (1) AZ P.O.S.T. certified sworn law enforcement (“officer’’) to
the Technical Operations Task Force, (“Task Force”), on a full-time basis, for such assignments
within the purposes of this Agreement, as directed by DPS. The Agency agrees the assigned officer
shall be in compliance with DPS residency requirements.

During the term of the IGA, Agency and DPS agree that Agency shall continue to provide an
officer with all employment-related benefits, rights, and privileges. The officer must abide by all
of Agency's applicable rules and regulations and are subject to Agency's disciplinary process. In
the event the officer is involved in a critical incident, as defined by DPS policy, Agency agrees to
cooperate with, and participate in, any investigation and/or critical incident review conducted by
DPS for the purpose of evaluating the policies and procedures utilized by the Task Force.

II. DPS’S RESPONSIBILITIES

DPS will Share technical resources, expertise, and training with Agency personnel while ensuring
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. DPS will provide regular updates and reports
to the Agency regarding TOTF activities and outcomes.

All DPS approved travel expenses will be reimbursed directly to the officer by DPS under the
employee travel reimbursement guidelines established by the Arizona Department of
Administration. The amount reimbursed for travel expenses shall be for actual costs incurred
during the effective dates of this IGA.

DPS agrees to assign a department vehicle to the Agency’s officer. The officer is responsible for
maintaining the assigned vehicle in accordance with DPS policy and shall utilize the DPS assigned
vehicle for Task Force purposes only. The officer must meet the ADOA driver training

requirements.

Any other equipment assigned to officers for use during the assignment shall remain the property
of the party that assigned the equipment.

Tl. AGENCY’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Agency will pay one hundred (100%) percent of the personal services and employee-related
expenses. Personal services and employee-related expenses are defined as gross pay, FICA taxes,
health, dental, and life insurance, workers compensation, retirement, overtime, and sick, vacation,
and personal leave.

IV. CONFIDENTIALITY

All parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared in the course of
the TOU Task Force’s activities. Such information will not be disclosed to unauthorized persons
or entities without prior written consent from DPS.

V. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

Every payment obligation of DPS under this Agreement is conditioned upon the availability of
funds appropriated or allocated for the payment of such obligation. If funds are not allocated and
available for the continuance of the Agreement, the Agreement may be terminated by DPS at the
end of the period for which funds are available. No liability shall accrue to DPS in the event this
provision is exercised, and DPS shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments or for any
damages as a result of termination under this paragraph.

VI. IMMIGRATION
All parties agree to comply with A.R.S. §§ 23-214 and 41-4401.

VII. NONDISCRIMINATION
All parties agree to comply with the non-discrimination provisions of the Governor's Executive
Order 2009-09.

VII. INDEMNIFICATION

Each party (as "indemnitor") agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party (as
"indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including
reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "claims") arising out of bodily
injury of any person (including death) or property damage, but only to the extent that such claims
which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the indemnitee, are caused by the act, omission,
negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the indemnitor, its officers, agents, employees, or
volunteers.

IX. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Any officer assigned to the Task Force will be subject to random and/or for cause, drug and alcohol
testing in accordance with Agency's guidelines. If Agency does not have a drug free program, the
officer will be required to submit to testing pursuant to the DPS Drug Free Workplace Program.
Each assigned officer shall be subject to the responsibilities of and shall retain all rights as provided
for in the DPS Drug Free Workplace Program Manual, DPS Form Number DPS 932-02056. DPS
shall not charge any fee or cost to Agency for officers who undergoes testing. Officers may be
removed from the Task Force for failure to comply with the program or failure to pass DPS drug

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screening requirements.

X. RECORDKEEPING
All records regarding the IGA, including time accounting logs, must be retained for five (5) years
in compliance with A.R.S. § 35-214.

XI. FEES
Neither party may charge the other for administrative fees for any work performed pursuant to the

IGA.

XII. JURISDICTION
Agency agrees to permit officers to work outside of their regular jurisdictional boundaries.

XIII. ARBITRATION
In the event of a dispute under this IGA, the parties agree to use arbitration to the extent required
under A.R.S. §§ 12-1518 and 12-133.

XIV. WORKER'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-1022 D., for the purposes of workers compensation coverage, Agency
officers shall be deemed to be employees of DPS and Agency. Agency, as the primary employer,
shall be solely liable for payment of workers compensation benefits and the processing of any
claims occurring during the officer's assignment to the Task Force.

XV. LIMITATIONS

This agreement in no way restricts either party from participating in similar activities with other
public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals. Nothing in this agreement shall be
construed as limiting or expanding the statutory responsibilities of the parties.

XVI. EFFECTIVE DATE/DURATION

The terms of this agreement shall become effective on the date last signed and shall remain in
effect until June 30, 2029. The IGA shall renew annually on July 1 of each year for a period not
to exceed four (4) years. All prior agreements between DPS and Agency regarding Task Force
participation are superseded as of the effective date of this IGA.

XVI. CANCELLATION
This IGA is subject to cancellation for conflicts of interest pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511.

XVIII. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate the IGA for convenience or cause upon thirty (30) days written notice
to the other party. Upon termination, DPS shall pay all outstanding amounts up through the
effective date of the termination. All property shall be returned to the owning party upon
termination.

XIX. NOTICE
Any notice required to be given under the IGA will be provided by mail to:

Major Erik Axlund Chief Bryan Chapman
Arizona Department of Public Safety Chandler Police Department

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P. O. Box 6638
Phoenix, Arizona 85005

XX. VALIDITY

250 East Chicago Street
Chandler, Arizona 85225

This document contains the entire agreement between the parties and may not be modified,
amended, altered, or extended except through a written amendment signed by both parties. If
any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be

affected.

The parties hereto have caused this IGA to be executed by the proper officers and officials.

STATE OF ARIZONA

By:

Deston Coleman, Lieutenant Colonel
Deputy Director
Arizona Department of Public Safety

Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM

Assistant Attorney General

February 2026

CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA

By:
Kevin Hartke, Mayor
City of Chandler

Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM

City Attorney ¢ Pv

ATTEST:

City Clerk

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