HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2025-47 Mutual Aid Agreement for Cold Case Investigations with City of Riviera Beach Police DepartmentRESOLUTION 2025-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR
COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONS WITH THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND POLICE
CHIEF TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Police Department requested Village Council approval of a Mutual Aid Agreement
with the City of Riviera Beach Police Department for cold case investigations; and
WHEREAS, approval of the Mutual Aid Agreement would provide the Village with additional
resources to request and receive assistance from the City's Police Department for major unsolved
crimes; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best interests
of the Village and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified as true and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Riviera Beach
Police Department for Cold Case Investigations, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein, and authorizes the Mayor and Police Chief to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Village.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025.
ATTEST:
VILLACLERK
1 Resolution Number 133-25
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4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riviera Beach,
5 Palm Beach County, Florida, authorizing the Mayor and the
6 Chief of Police to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement between the
7 City of Riviera Beach and the Village of North Palm Beach for
8 Cold Case Investigations; and providing an effective date.
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11 Whereas, the Riviera Beach Police Department and the North Palm Beach Police
12 Department recognize the benefits of mutual cooperation and support to effectively investigate and
13 resolve cold case crimes, including unsolved homicides, sexual offenses, and other violent
14 felonies; and
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16 Whereas, Section 23.12, Florida Statutes, known as the Florida Mutual Aid Act, authorizes
17 inter -agency agreements for law enforcement services that permit voluntary cooperation across
18 jurisdictional boundaries; and
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20 Whei eas, the Riviera Beach Police Depai tinent and the North Palm Beach Police
21 Department desire to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement for Cold Case Investigations to enhance
22 public safety and justice through coordinated investigative efforts, and
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24 Whereas, this Mutual Aid Agreement will promote collaboration, increase investigative
25 effectiveness, and further the City's goal of protecting the community and bringing resolution to
26 unsolved major crimes.
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28 Now, Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Riviera Beach,
29 Florida, That:
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31 Section 1: The Mayor and the Chief of Police are hereby authorized to execute the Mutual
32 Aid Agreement for Cold Case Investigations between the City of Riviera Beach and the Village of
33 North Palm Beach.
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35 Section 2: This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval by the City of
36 Riviera Beach City Council.
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41 Passed and Approved this 15th day of October , 2025.
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Debrah Hall
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Acting City Clerk
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Mayor
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MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONS BETWEEN
RIVIERA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND
NORTH PALM BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Riviera Beach Police Department and the North Palm Beach Police Department
recognize the benefits of mutual cooperation and support to effectively investigate and resolve cold case
crimes, including unsolved homicides, sexual offenses, and other violent felonies; and
WHEREAS, Section 23.12, Florida Statutes, the Florida Mutual Aid Act, authorizes such inter -agency
agreements for law enforcement services that permit voluntary cooperation across jurisdictional
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, both departments are committed to enhancing public safety and justice through coordinated
efforts in the resolution of serious unsolved cases.
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned parties, in consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits
described herein, agree as follows:
SECTION 1: VOLUNTARY COOPERATION
l'.1 The Riviera Beach Police Department and the North Palm Beach Police Department (individually
referred to as an "Assisting Agency" or "Requesting Agency") hereby enter into this Mutual Aid
Agreement to permit either agency to request and receive assistance from the other in conducting cold
case investigations involving homicides, sexual offenses, and other major unsolved crimes.
1.2 Personnel assigned under this Agreement are authorized to conduct investigative activities related to
cold cases, including interviews, forensic reviews, evidence analysis, and follow-up inquiries. These
activities may take place both within the jurisdiction of the requesting agency and within the investigator's
own jurisdiction, as needed to support the investigation. All actions shall comply with applicable laws and
the policies of the Requesting Agency.
1.3 Any request for assistance pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to the availability of resources
of the Assisting Agency and the Assisting Agency's operational demands, as determined in the sole
discretion of the Police Chief or his/her designee.
SECTION 2: COMMAND AND SUPERVISION
2.1 Personnel assigned from the Assisting Agency shall remain under the immediate supervision and
command of their originating department, but shall coordinate efforts with the designated supervisor of
the Requesting Agency's investigative division.
2.2 Investigative tasks shall be conducted in close collaboration, and any operational decisions or field
activities shall be coordinated through the designated supervisor of the Requesting Agency.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONS
SECTION 3: COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIVE CONDUCT
3.1 In the event of a complaint arising from the conduct of a cold case investigation involving assisting
personnel, the complaint shall be documented by the Requesting Agency and referred to the Assisting
Agency for investigation and appropriate action.
3.2 All law enforcement personnel participating in this agreement shall conduct themselves in accordance
with their own department's general orders and ethical standards.
SECTION 4: LIABILITY AND IMMUNITIES
4.1 Each agency agrees to be responsible for the actions of its own personnel and to hold the other agency
harmless from any liability arising out of its employees' actions under this agreement, subject to the
provisions of' Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
4.2 Law enforcement officers performing duties under this Agreement shall retain the same immunities,
benefits, privileges, and protections as when acting within their own jurisdiction.
SECTION 5: COSTS AND EXPENSES
5.1 Each agency shall be responsible for the salary, benefits, and other employment -related expenses of
its personnel participating in the investigations under this Agreement.
5.2 No reimbursement or compensation is expected unless otherwise agreed upon in writing for specific
case -related expenses.
SECTION 6: EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERMINATION
6.1 This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by both parties and shall remain in effect for
a period of one (1) year, with automatic renewal for additional one-year terms unless terminated by either
party upon thirty (30) days' written notice.
6.2 This Agreement may be amended in writing at any time by mutual consent of both agencies.
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MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the date indicated
below:
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Douglas La4lvson, Mayor
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VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICII3i
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Date: 1126 12 J
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