TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2521
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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:
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* Required:
Council approval is required for interlocal agreements.
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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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):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
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* Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
228
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
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