HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 06_Police Assistance to Other Jurisdiction_2015.04.07CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION 2015 -06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA,
GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO THE POLICE OFFICERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, TO PERFORM POLICE FUNCTIONS OUTSIDE
OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, UNDER THE CONDITIONS
AS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER
WHEREAS, under the provisions of 11 O.S. Section 34 -103 commissioned police officers of
the regular police department of any municipality, upon request of the mayor or a designee, or
chief of police or a designee, of any other municipality, may serve as police officers in the
municipality requesting their assistance upon approval of the governing body of the municipality
where such officers are regularly employed;
WHEREAS, under the provisions of 11 O.S. Section 34 -103 commissioned police officers of
the regular police department of any municipality, upon request of a county sheriff or a
designee, or upon request by a commissioned law enforcement officer of the Oklahoma
Highway Patrol, may serve as law enforcement officers for the sheriff's office or the Oklahoma
Highway Patrol, respectively, if such service has been authorized by prior resolution by the
governing body of the municipality where such officers are regularly employed; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of 11 O.S. Section 34 -103 the governing body of a
municipality may, by resolution, authorize the chief executive officer of the municipality to
respond to any request from any other jurisdiction within the state for law enforcement
assistance in cases of emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, THAT:
The police officers of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, upon request of the mayor or a designee,
or chief of police or a designee, of any other municipality within the State of Oklahoma; county
sheriff or designee; or State of Oklahoma law enforcement agency, may, upon direction by the
City Manager or Chief of Police, or personal designee of either, of the City of Owasso,
Oklahoma, serve as police officers in any municipality, county, or in assistance to a State of
Oklahoma law enforcement agency.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2015 by the City Council of the City of
Owasso, Oklahoma.
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Sherry Bishof6, City Clerk
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JuPrTrout Lombardi, City Attorney
Jeri berly, Mayor
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
Scott Chambless
Chief of Police
BACKGROUND:
APpROVED'S y CCUIVCIL
Resolution 2015 -06: Police Assistance to Other Jurisdictions
April 03, 2015
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Under the provisions of Title 11 Section 34 -103 of Oklahoma statutory law, a resolution is required
for a municipal law enforcement agency to provide assistance to other municipal agencies,
county sheriffs, or the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Passage of a resolution related to this issue
would ensure that Owasso police officers are operating with proper legal authority when they
have been authorized to assist other agencies in the State of Oklahoma. Operating without
proper authority puts the officer and the City of Owasso at significant legal risk should some type
of litigation arise from the officer's actions.
It is also important for Owasso to provide support to other jurisdictions when needed. This support
garners good relations and ensures the likelihood of that support being reciprocated. In the
event of a natural disaster in another jurisdiction, providing assistance gives invaluable disaster
relief experience for our officers.
In December 1999, the Council approved Resolution 1999 -08 authorizing Owasso Police Officers
to assist other cities. However, that resolution did not include assistance to a county or a state
agency.
Resolution 2015 -06 authorizes Owasso police officers to assist other city, county or state law
enforcement agencies within the State of Oklahoma. If requested by another city, county or
state agency, the Owasso City Manager or Police Chief may direct Owasso officers to serve as
police officers in any municipality, county, or in assistance to a State of Oklahoma law
enforcement agency.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2015 -06 granting authorization to the police officers of
the police department of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, to perform police functions outside of
the city limits of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, under the conditions as set forth.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution 2015 -06