To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Deputization Agreement between the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe, the County of Humboldt, and the Sheriff of Humboldt County for the Deputization of Qualified Blue Lake Tribal Police Officers
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve Deputization Agreement between the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe, the County of Humboldt, and the Sheriff of Humboldt County (Attachment 1) for the Deputization of qualified Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Police Officers in compliance with California Penal Code Sections 830.6 and 830.8; and
2. Authorize the Board of Supervisors Chair and the Sheriff to sign the Deputization Agreement and all amendments, extensions or revisions to the document for the term of the Agreement upon review and approval by County Counsel, the County Administrative Office, and Risk Management.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt, the Sheriff of Humboldt County and the Blue Lake Rancheria have utilized cooperative agreements between the County of Humboldt, the elected Sheriff and the Blue Lake Rancheria for the enhancement of public safety services within the boundaries of the Blue Lake Rancheria. These cooperative agreements have been valued by all parties in order to increase law enforcement resources on the Blue Lake Rancheria and to enhance appropriate enforcement of state laws pursuant to Public Law 280.
Because of the unique culture and history of the Blue Lake Rancheria, the geographic location of the Blue Lake Rancheria, and the structure of tribal and federal laws within the exterior boundaries of the Blue Lake Ranche...
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