Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State University for Services Associated with Police-Related Projects
Description
This report requests the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee recommend City Council approval for the Police Department to, (a) enter into a Master Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University (ASU), for services associated with police-related projects in an amount not to exceed $16,500, and (b) enter into project agreements as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Police Department would like to partner with ASU on various police-related projects involving the review and assessment of various police practices and operational procedures. ASU would make its qualified personnel and students available to the City on an as-needed basis to address the City's needs by conducting research and developing recommendations and protocols as necessary on specific projects. City funding would cover costs to pay students for their time on these projects. ASU's research and related recommendations and protocols can offer to improve police practices and procedures; enhance data collection and reporting; and ensure the law enforcement procedures assessed are aligned with best practices.
Contract Term
Upon Council approval, the term of the IGA will be for one year. Provisions of this agreement include an option to renew the IGA for an additional one-year period, which may be exercised by the City Manager or his designee.
Financial Impact
The cost to fund this agreement is $16,500. Funding is available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.