Title
Enter into Memorandum of Understanding with Federal Bureau of Investigation - Counterterrorism
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) whereby the Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) will participate in a Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) that is led by the FBI. The PFD and the FBI will coordinate and share information and resources regarding counterrorism efforts.
Report
Summary
The FBI is creating JTTFs to leverage the collective resources of the member agencies for the prevention, preemption, deterrence and investigation of terrorist acts that affect United States interests, and to disrupt and prevent terrorist acts and apprehend individuals who may commit or plan to commit such acts. The JTTF shall serve as a means to facilitate information sharing among JTTF members. The MOU will formalize the relationship between the Phoenix Fire Department and the FBI in order to maximize cooperation and to create a cohesive unit capable of addressing terrorism investigations.
Contract Term
The term of the MOU is indefinite. The MOU may be terminated at will by either Party by providing written notice of not less than 60 days.
Financial Impact
This MOU does not include any exchange of monies between the FBI and the Fire Department.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.