TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Commander Fichtel and Lt. Robertson, Aurora Police Department
DATE: January 30, 2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution approving a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Aurora and the City of Elgin.
PURPOSE:
The Aurora Police Department, through the City of Aurora, Illinois, (hereinafter "Aurora") is requesting the approval of the attached agreement between Aurora and the Elgin Police Department, through the City of Elgin, Illinois, ("hereinafter "Elgin"). This agreement would provide each city with mutual aid in the event additional aid is needed.
BACKGROUND:
This agreement came to fruition in an effort to formalize oral agreements and create plans in case of large scale emergencies with our neighboring police departments.
DISCUSSION:
In the event that Aurora or Elgin needs assistance to handle a situation that requires additional police assistance, each department will be able to contact the other department for help. This agreement outlines the responsibilities and the liabilities each party has.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The agreement outlines the responsibilities of each party during an incident.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Aurora Police Department requests the approval of this agreement and for the Mayor, or his designee, to sign the agreement upon approval of City Council.
cc: Government Operations Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Aurora and the City of Elgin.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare;...
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