HomeMy WebLinkAbout4567 Contract Number: 4567
Vendor: NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
Subject: Investigative Abilities Enhancement - Joint
Department: Police
File Class: LEG 12 -1
Begin Date: 7/14/2006
End Date: 5/28/2013
Review Date:
Vault Date: 2015
Comments: TERMED -5 / 2 8 /-1-3-- --
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
� NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
NORTHWEST FIELD OFFICE
1003 SUNFISH DRIVE
SILVERDALE, WA 98315
Ser NW/080 -13
28 May 2013
From. Special Agent in Charge, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Northwest Field Office,
Silverdale, WA
To: Chief Steven Strachan, Bremerton Police Department, Bremerton, WA
Subj: TERMINATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BREMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE NAVAL CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
Encl (1) Memorandum of Agreement for Special Operations Group, dated July 7, 2006
1. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Northwest Field Office has greatly
appreciated the support of the Bremerton Police Department and our partnership in the joint effort
to reduce illegal narcotics and criminal activity that impact both the Navy and civilian
communities.
2. Due to personnel shortages NCIS has not been able to assign a Special Agent to the Special
Operations Group (SOG) in over two years. With current fiscal and personnel limitations, our
ability to staff this position within the next two years is remote. I pledge continued support in all
other law enforcement investigations and hope to one day be in a position to again support SOG
with an agent.
3 In accordance with section 11 of enclosure (11 I request the Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) for SOG that currently exists be terminated by mutual agreement effective upon the
signatures of both parties. I hgpe to one day re- establish this MOA By my signature, I approve of
this termination. If you agree, please sign and date each of the two copies of this termination
letter, retaining one for your records and returning the other to the following address:
Special Agent in Charge
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
1003 Sunfish Dr
Silverdale, WA 98315 -1003
3. Support Agreement point of contact is Mr. Ken Smelcer, 396 -7469, or a mail
ken smelcer(aLtavy.mil
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&Agent STEVEN STRACHAN
Spec rge Chief of Police
Naval Criminal Investigative Service City of Bremerton
Northwest Field Office
PATTY
Mayor
RTON PoLICK DePAR TUNU T
CHEF 1 Craig L Rogers
RfURLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BREMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
and
THE NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE ,
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 39.34
RCW by and between the City of Bremerton (hereinafter City) and the Naval Criminal Investigative
Service (hereinafter NCIS)
WHEREAS, this agreement is intended to create a collaborative effort and partnership
between the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and the City of Bremerton Police Department
to enhance joint investigative abilities in order to more effectively identify, arrest and deter those
members, civilian and military, of our community involved in the use, sale, manufacturing and
distribution of narcotics_
NOW TBEREFORE, NCIS and City, through their respective legislative bodies, do hereby agree
as follows:
1. An NCIS agent will be assigned to the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Bremerton Police
Department (hereinafter SOG) to provide assistance on narcotics operations and investigations
which includes narcotics buys, surveillance, service of warrants and arrests of suspects This
understanding permits NCIS special agents to work out of the SOG office in Bremerton, WA.
Agents will team together with SOG to target criminal activities that impact both the Navy and
Civilian communities. These agents will liaise between the agencies and facilitate a closer working
relationship. I
2. The City of Bremerton Police Department recognizes that the assigned NCIS agent has reporting
responsibilities to NCIS and may be required to provide investigative support, attend mandatory
huining, and conduct investigations for SOG generated cases related to the Department of Navy
and/or Department of Defense. The City of Bremerton Police Dement also recognizes that the
assigned NCIS agent has reporting responsibilities to NCIS regarding his delegated duties to SOG.
Prior to reporting any information to NCIS regarding an ongoing SOG investigation or covert
operation, the assigned NCIS agent will inform the SOG supervisor what intelligence or case
information is being disclosed. This will allow NCIS and SOG superiors to ensure that the
investigation and/or operation are not compromised
3. The City of Bremerton Police Department will issue a limited police commission to the NCIS agent
assigned to work with SOG. This limited commission is authorized when assigned to SOG and
gives authority to the NCIS agent to enforce ordinances of the City of Bremerton, State and Federal
law, and to protect the public peace within. the City of Bremerton. Tins commission is valid during
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work hours and for a period of one year and " M#Omarically expire on December 31't of each
year. At the conclusion of this partnership all forms of identification and authorization issued by
the City of Bremerton Police Department will be returned and terminated.
4. The City of Bremerton Police Department will issue to the assigned NCIS agent, for duty use, a
portable radio with necessary frequencies to properly communicate with SOG members. Normal
repair will be the responsibility of the City. Replacement due misuse or negligence by the NCIS
agent will be the responsibility of NCIS
5. MIS agrees to fiunish and pay for service of a cellular system for its assigned agent that is
compatible to cellular equipment utilized by SOG.
6. City of Bremerton Police will provide wO space and work station with required computer
equipment and manitenance support for the assigned NCIS agent.
7. For operational necessity, the assigned NCIS agent will be authorized to participate in SOG
required training and meetings that will enhance knowledge of narcotic investigations and
intelligence gathering.
8. When working SOG cases, the assigned NCIS agent's work hours will be determined by the SOG
supervisor and the assigned agent will work under the supervision of the SOG supervisor.
9. The agents assigned to SOG pursuant to this agreement receive compensation from the U.S. Navy
only, and are prohibited from receiving compensation in any foam, from SOG or any other source.
10. The agents assigned to SOG pursuant to this agreement remain employees of the United States and
perform their duties within the course and scope of their Federal emptoyment. Consequently, the
provisions of the Federal Tort Claims Act (Title 28, U S. Code, sections 1346(b), 2671 - 2680),
including its defenses and immunities, will apply to allegations of negligence or wrongful acts or
omissions of the agents while acting within the scope of duties pursuant to this agreement
11. The terms of this agreement will commence as of the date signed by both parties and may continue
for five (5) years This partnership can be dissolved, at any time, by either party with the
7iiiderstanding that all reasonable attempts will be made not to jeopardize personnel and active
undercover operations.
12. Signatures of approving authorities.
Dated this `T day of T.& 2006
Bee'fritchman Craig E Roge
Special Agent in Charge Chief of Police
NCIS Northwest Field Of City of Bremerton P lice Department
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Contract Number: 4567
Vendor:
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVCE (NCISl
Subject:
Investigative Abilities Enhancement - Joint
Department:
Police
File Class:
LEG 12-1
Begin Date:
07/14/2006
End Date:
07/13/2011
Review Date:
05/01/2011
Vault Date:
Comments:
May be dissolved by either party
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BREMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF I Craig E. Rogers
Craig.Rogers@ci.bremerton.wa.us
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
Tel 360-473-5224
Fax 360-473-5395
239 4th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
THE CITY OF BREMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
and
THE NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 39.34
RCW by and between the City of Bremerton (hereinafter City) and the Naval Criminal Investigative
Service (hereinafter NCIS).
WHEREAS, this agreement is intended to create a collaborative effort and partnership
between the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and the City of Bremerton Police Department
to enhance joint investigative abilities in order to more effectively identify, arrest and deter those
members, civilian and military, of our community involved in the use, sale, manufacturing and
distribution of narcotics.
NOW THEREFORE, NCIS and City, through their respective legislative bodies, do hereby agree
as follows:
1. An NCIS agent will be assigned to the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Bremerton Police
Department (hereinafter SOG) to provide assistance on narcotics operations and investigations
which includes narcotics buys, surveillance, service of warrants and arrests of suspects. This
understanding permits NCIS special agents to work out of the SOG office in Bremerton, W A.
Agents will team together with SOG to target criminal activities that impact both the Navy and
Civilian communities. These agents will liaise between the agencies and facilitate a closer working
relationship.
2. The City of Bremerton Police Department recognizes that the assigned NCIS agent has reporting
responsibilities to NCIS and may be required to provide investigative support, attend mandatory
training, and conduct investigations for SOG generated cases related to the Department of Navy
and/or Department of Defense. The City of Bremerton Police Department also recognizes that the
assigned NCIS agent has reporting responsibilities to NCIS regarding his delegated duties to SOG.
Prior to reporting any information to NCIS regarding an ongoing SOG investigation or covert
operation, the assigned NCIS agent will inform the SOG supervisor what intelligence or case
information is being disclosed. This will allow NCIS and SOG superiors to ensure that the
investigation and/or operation are not compromised.
3. The City of Bremerton Police Department will issue a limited police commission to the NCIS agent
assigned to work with SOG. This limited commission is authorized when assigned to SOG and
gives authority to the NCIS agent to enforce ordinances of the City of Bremerton, State and Federal
law, and to protect the public peace within the City of Bremerton. This commission is valid during
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work hours and for a period of one year and shall automatically expire on December 31 st of each
year. At the conclusion of this partnership all forms of identification and authorization issued by
the City of Bremerton Police Department will be returned and terminated.
4. The City of Bremerton Police Department will issue to the assigned NCIS agent, for duty use, a
portable radio with necessary frequencies to properly communicate with SOG members. Normal
repair will be the responsibility of the City. Replacement due misuse or negligence by the NCIS
agent will be the responsibility ofNCIS.
5. NCIS agrees to furnish and pay for service of a cellular system for its assigned agent that is
compatible to cellular equipment utilized by SOG.
6. City of Bremerton Police will provide workspace and work station with required computer
equipment and maintenance support for the assigned NCIS agent.
7. For operational necessity, the assigned NCIS agent will be authorized to participate in SOG
required training and meetings that will enhance knowledge of narcotic investigations and
intelligence gathering.
8. When working SOG cases, the assigned NCIS agent's work hours will be determined by the SOG
supervisor and the assigned agent will work under the supervision of the SOG supervisor.
9. The agents assigned to SOG pursuant to this agreement receive compensation from the U.S. Navy
only, and are prohibited from receiving compensation in any form, from SOG or any other source.
10. The agents assigned to SOG pursuant to this agreement remain employees of the United States and
perform their duties within the course and scope of their Federal employment. Consequently, the
provisions of the Federal Tort Claims Act (Title 28, U.S. Code, sections 1346(b), 2671-2680),
including its defenses and immunities, will apply to allegations of negligence or wrongful acts or
omissions of the agents while acting within the scope of duties pursuant to this agreement
11. The terms of this agreement will commence as of the date signed by both parties and may continue
for five (5) years. This partnership can be dissolved, at any time, by either party with the
understanding that all reasonable attempts will be made not to jeopardize personnel and active
undercover operations.
12. Signatures of approving authorities.
Dated this J L/~ day of 'J \Ail \/
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Special Agent in Charge
NCIS Northwest Field Office
2006
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