Submitted by: Michelle A. Dunklee
Submitting Department: Police Department
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Memorandum of Understanding with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C.
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC (MPD) to fund overtime costs to provide police and/or traffic support during the inauguration.
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Summary Background:
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the 59th Inauguration of the President of the United States may be held in the District of Columbia. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for ensuring the safety of the participants and public during the inaugural parade. Historically, public events of national and international importance draw large crowds to the District of Columbia. Therefore, the City of Hyattsville Police Department will join other municipalities and work in partnership with uniformed MPD officers providing increased uniformed law enforcement visibility during Presidential and dignitary motorcades, the Inaugural Parade, and the subsequent Inaugural Balls.
Next Steps:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the MOU. If authorized by Council, the City Administrator will enter into the MOU with MPD.
Fiscal Impact:
The City will be reimbursed by MPD.
City Administrator Comments:
A number of inaugural events are expected to be curtailed or cancelled this year due to the coronavirus. If the parade and ball are held, the officers who participate will off-duty volunteers. MPD pays all expenses associated with this support. Officers consider it an honor to be a part of this event every four years and have expressed interest this year due to the historic nature of this event. Primary responsibilities are expected to include crowd control and traffic control. Law enforcement ac...
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