MOU 2023_2025 - partially executed

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION 621811 Ave SE, Suite 409, PO Box 40944, Olympia WA 98504-0944 THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between: KITTITAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (Agency Name) Hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR" and the WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION, hereinafter referred to as "WTSC." IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT to provide overtime funding to law enforcement agencies who have certified Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) to conduct the following activities: • Respond in person to allied agency requests for DRE assessments when no other DRE is available on duty and this response is in `overtime status' from a list of certified DREs. • Cover shift extension `overtime' when completing a drug evaluation or covering a request for a DRE • Court testimony resulting from performing drug evaluations with call outs and shift extensions when overtime is required. (This MOU and grant funding is not responsible for overtime generated from cases/arrests during normal employment or assignment) • On an overtime basis, participate in duties as a DRE during emphasis patrols, allied agency DRE -related requests, or other DRE programs such as teaching and training deemed necessary and pre -approved by the Washington State DRE Coordinator between July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. IT IS, THEREFORE, MUTUALLY AGREED THAT: 1. All contractor DREs will be available for callout by Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications in their individual regions. WSP Communications will be notified of the DRE availability when that DRE signs into service with their respective allied agency. As part of this agreement, contractor DREs are responsible to ensure that WSP Communications has their correct contact information in the DRE callout system. 2. Contractor will provide a certified DRE on an "overtime" basis (not to exceed 1.5 times contracted salary and allowable benefits, even during paid holiday) to perform DRE activities as specified. No other commissioned personnel will be funded. 3. The period of activity will begin on July 1, 2023 and extend through June 30, 2025. 4. Drug evaluation performance standards for certified and funded DREs must meet the standards of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). 5. DREs will maintain good standing with Drug Evaluation Classification Program; i.e. paperwork, rolling logs, and resumes. (Contractor and DRE will be notified if DRE is not eligible for availability and removed from WSP roster -30 day notice given.) 6. Disputes arising under this agreement shall be resolved by a panel consisting of one representative of the WTSC, one representative from Contractor agency and one representative from the DECP. The dispute panel shall thereafter decide the dispute with the majority prevailing. 7. Either party may terminate this agreement upon (30 days) written notice to the other party. In the event of termination of this agreement, the terminating party shall be liable for the performance rendered prior to the effective date of termination. MOU DRE Program 2023-2025 (03/2023) 1page 1 of 2