HomeMy WebLinkAboutSH18-023 RESOLUTIONBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN KITTITAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND CITY OF ELLENSBURG TO
PROVIDE FOR MUTUAL AID LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE WITH REGARD TO
EXPERT FORENSIC EXAMINATION OF VARIOUS COMMUNICATION DEVICES
WHEREAS, RCW 39.34, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, provides the capability for
public agencies to cooperate by providing services and facilities for mutual advantage;
and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this agreement is provide for Mutual Aid Law
Enforcement assistance with regard to the expert forensic examination of various
communication devices such as but not limited to cellular telephones, computers, tablet
devices, media storage devices and other items of like nature pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 10.93 RCW; and
WHEREAS, both parties acknowledge that the expertise required to examine
such devices is not otherwise readily available within the local area, and that KCSO has
a commissioned law enforcement officer (Forensic Electronic Media Examiner) who is
property trained, experienced, and capable of conducting such examinations and
available through the KCSO MCU (Major Crimes Unit); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that this
Agreement between Kittitas County Sheriff's Office and City of Ellensburg pursuant to the
Interlocal Cooperation Act, chapter 39.34 RCW be adopted and filed as required.
ADOPTED this day of
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Julie A. Kjorsvik
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Chair
Vice -Chair
Commissioner
APP , OVE. AS TO FORM:
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D. R. Mitchell
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney