SH26-015 MOU Simply Report partially signed

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SIMPLY REPORT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between Safe House Project (Simply Report) and Kittitas County Sheriff's Office Regarding Access to Simply Report Platform This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by and between Safe House Project, a national nonprofit organization operating the Simply Report platform (hereafter "SHP"), and Kittitas County Sheriff's Office (APD) (hereafter "The Agency") for the purpose of authorizing access to the Simply Report dashboards for designated investigative personnel. PURPOSE The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a collaborative agreement between Kittitas County Sheriff's Office ("The Agency") and Safe House Project ("SHP") regarding the appropriate access, use, and responsibilities associated with the Simply Report platform. Simply Report is a secure, technology -based system designed to facilitate the identification of suspected human trafficking, coordinate timely and appropriate response efforts, and enhance national capacity to disrupt trafficking networks. This MOU defines the roles and expectations for law enforcement personnel accessing the platform in an investigative capacity. It outlines procedures to support interagency coordination, ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information, and protect the integrity of the system and the safety and autonomy of survivors. It also affirms both parties' shared commitment to using this tool to: • Facilitate investigative follow-up on suspected trafficking cases; • Promote transparency and reduce duplication through agency deconfliction; • Strengthen real-time and ongoing coordination among local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement entities; • Ensure that personally identifiable information (PII) is protected and only accessible by authorized individuals with a legitimate investigative purpose; • Preserve trauma -informed, survivor -centered practices by limiting the use and distribution of sensitive data; • Maintain a secure and auditable system for coordination and action that supports, but does not replace, traditional investigatory or emergency protocols. Through this agreement, the Agency affirms its commitment to adhere to the role -specific access permissions and responsibilities outlined in this document and related operational policies issued by Safe House Project, including applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This collaboration is intended to strengthen the Agency's efforts to identify, investigate, and disrupt human trafficking while ensuring the responsible use of digital investigative and coordination tools.