TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2529
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Martin Fuller
Lieutenant
TITLE:
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Approval of the First Modification to Interlocal Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Mutual Aid for an Independent Force Investigation Team - King County (IFIT-KC)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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On April 3, 2021, Council approved the King County Independent Force Investigation Team Interlocal Agreement which authorized Mayor Birney to sign the ILA for the (IFIT-KC). All member agencies signed the ILA with the exception of the Washington State Patrol, who proposed a modification addressing a requirement from Governor Inslee's office that all state cabinet agencies include language in their agreements that support the Governor's Executive Order 17-01. This order prohibits other police agencies from using information obtained from the WSP to support or engage in civil immigration enforcement activities. This order is consistent with RCW 10.93.160 and the Redmond Police Department's policy on immigration.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Inititive-940 and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 139-11 and 12
* Required:
LETSCA requires that all police use of force that results in death, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm be investigated completely independent of the involved agency.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The IFIT-KC will conduct investigations into police use of force in the same manner a criminal investigation is conducted. The IFIT-KC will consist of qualified and certified law enforcement investigators and at least two non-law enforcement Community Representatives from within the community where the use of force occurred. The IFIT-KC will operate inde...
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