92-046 - Cities of Auburn & Renton - Regional Emergency Services Unit (SWAT Team)

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VIII. UNIT OBJECTIVES The individual SWAT Teams from each participating municipality will consolidate into one combined special response unit servicing each participating municipality The Combined Regional Emergency Services Unit shall also be available to outside law enforcement agencies as outlined in written policy The objective of the Combined Regional Emergency Services Unit shall be to provide enhanced use of personnel, equipment, budgeted funds, and training. The combined unit shall respond as requested by any of the participating municipalities and provide a coordinated effective resolution to high nsk incidents I.X. STAFF A SWAT Commander, of the rank of Lieutenant, shall be appointed annually by the Executive Board. The SWAT Commander shall act as principal liaison and facilitator between the Executive Board and the members of the unit. The Swat Commander shall operate under the direction of the presiding officer of the Executive Board. The SWAT Commander shall be responsible for informing the Board on all matters relating to the function, expenditures, accomplishments and problems of the Unit. The SWAT Commander shall prepare quarterly written reports to the Board on the actions, progress and finances of the Unit. In addition, the Swat Commander shall be responsible for prepanng all proposed budgets and presenting rules, procedures, regulations and revisions thereto for Execunve Board approval. Each city shall contribute seven full -time commissioned officer, to include at least one Sergeant, to be assigned to the Unit. The personnel assigned to the Umt shall be considered an employee of the contributing city That city shall be solely and exclusively responsible for that employee. All rights, duties, and obligations of the employer and the employee shall remain with that individual city Each city shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws with regard to employees and with provisions of any applicable collective bargaining agreements and civil service rules and regulations The personnel assigned by the individual cities shall be continued under the employment of that city for purposes of any loss, claims, damages or liabilities arising out of or related to the services provided to the Unit or the activities of the Umt. Each city shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Unit and the other member cities in any action involving the Unit activities, including payment of all attorney fees and costs. The insunng authority for each city shall provide the Unit a nder or certificate of insurance to cover activity being provided by the Unit. 3