1. Interagency Cooperation
Sgt. Jim Turner | Houston Police Department

2. Common hazards hazmat pandemic terrorism tornado winter heat wildfire
hurricane
flooding
storms

3. Other Area Departments
Sometimes, size matters
Houston Police Department
Other Area Departments
The largest law enforcement agency in Texas and fifth largest in the United States
Include county sheriffs, constables, municipal police, and school districts
5,200 sworn law enforcement officers are responsible for protecting more than two million people over 654 square miles 
Range from 2,500 deputies in Harris County Sheriff’s Office to smaller departments with as few as one part-time officer
Substantial tax base = more resources
Generally, less resources
Frequent “significant events” warrant specialized training, equipment, teams
Fewer incidents = less return on investment for specialization

4. Specialized capabilities
Bomb Squad
Air Support
SWAT
Canine

5. Specialized capabilities
Marine Unit
High Water
Dive Team
Technology

6. Memorandum of Understanding
Types of agreements
Memorandum of Understanding
Contract
Agreement details each agency’s responsibilities. No penalties. Easily modified or canceled. May be called a Memorandum of Agreement.
Formal, legally binding agreement. Requires City Council approval. Usually involves money.
Mutual Aid Agreement
Interlocal Agreement
Agreement between two governments to send personnel and equipment to help in emergency situations. Typically outlines cost reimbursement. May be referred to as a Disaster Agreement. Can be executed before or after the incident.
Agreement between two governments. Requires City Council approval. Often involves money.

7. Examples Partners include: Investigative support Emergency response
Aldine Independent SD
Alvin Police Department
ATF
Baytown Police Department
Bellaire Police Department
Brazoria County Sheriff
Childrens Assessment Center
Coast Guard
Conroe Police Department
EPA
FBI
Galveston County Sheriff
Harris County DA
Harris County Sheriff
Houston ISD PD
METRO PD
Pasadena Police Department
Texas DPS
Examples
Investigative support
Fatality crash investigation
Homicide investigation
Emergency response
Bomb Squad SWAT
Dive Team Air Support
Active shooter response
High water rescue
Training
Technology
Digital Sandbox Gang Tracker

8. Questions?
Ask me anything.

9. Sergeant Jim Turner Houston Police Department Office of Planning