TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Police |
Chief Darrell Lowe |
425-556-2521 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Police |
Brian Coats |
Deputy Chief |
TITLE:
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Approval of the King County Independent Force Investigations Team (IFIT-KC) Interlocal Agreement Modification
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Police staff are requesting Council authorization to approve modifications to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) that governs mutual-aid investigative support among King County law enforcement agencies. IFIT-KC conducts independent investigations involving officer use of lethal force or incidents resulting in serious bodily injury.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
Council approval is required for interlocal agreements.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The proposed modifications to the Interlocal Agreement will strengthen the regional independent investigation framework by formally adding the Seattle Police Department as a member agency and clarifying that IFIT-KC will conduct only those independent investigations required by statute, including incidents occurring in jurisdictions that operate their own jails.
The revisions also establish clearer authority for the IFIT-KC commander to control the scene and determine oversight-agency access once an investigation is initiated. These updates improve consistency, reinforce statutory compliance, and enhance operational clarity for all participating agencies.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
228
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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1/20/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
As a member agency, Redmond would not be able to execute revisions to the Interlocal Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Original IFIT-KC Interlocal Agreement, March 2021
Attachment B: Modified IFIT-KC Interlocal Agreement, December 2025