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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Robert Kochen, Chief of Police | | DATE: | 4/1/2025 | | RE: | Request Approval of Pasco County Unmanned Systems Task Force Agreement |
REQUEST:
The request for the City Council is to approve the Pasco County Unmanned Systems Task Force Agreement with the Sheriff’s Office to enhance our department’s operational capabilities with unmanned systems and/or drones.
DISCUSSION:
The Florida Mutual Aid Act authorizes law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements for voluntary cooperation and assistance with public safety initiatives. The purpose of this agreement is for our department to join and pool our drone capabilities with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Unmanned Systems Task Force, to be utilized for the following:
- Emergency response,
- Public Safety operations such as parades, events, missing and/or endangered persons,
- Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue operations,
- Search and Rescue operations,
- Other Public Safety operations as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
The Sheriff’s Office has a highly advanced, well equipped, and professionally operated Unmanned Systems Task Force. By joining this task force, our department will greatly enhance our drone capabilities by gaining access to cutting-edge technology, expert training, improved operational coordination, and enhanced resources.
City Attorney Tim Driscoll has reviewed this agreement and approved it as to form.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Pasco County Unmanned Systems Task Force Agreement with the Sheriff’s Office to enhance our department’s operational capabilities with unmanned systems and/or drone deployment.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
No Budget Impact | | | |