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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Aledo ISD Police Department, Aledo ISD
Fort Worth Police Department, The City of Fort Worth
This Memorandum of Understanding ("Agreement") is entered into by and between
ALEDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT on behalf of its Police Department and the CITY
OF FORT WORTH on behalf of its Police Department, each referred to as "party" and collectively
as "parties".
WHEREAS Section 37.081(g) of the Texas Education Code requires a school district police
department and the law enforcement agencies with which it has overlapping jurisdiction to enter
into a memorandum of understanding that outlines reasonable communication and coordination of
efforts between the department and the agencies;
WHEREAS the parties acknowledge that they share overlapping and concurrent jurisdiction and
agree to provide each other mutual aid and assistance within such overlapping jurisdictions in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS this document shall serve as the memorandum of understanding addressing the
requirements of Section 37.081(g) of the Texas Education Code and the intentions of the parties.
NOW THEREFORE, under the authority of Section 37.081(g) of the Texas Education Code, the
parties agree as follows:
a) There is a need to formulate a framework for the interaction between the Aledo ISD
Police Department ("AISD PD") and the City of Fort Worth Police Department
("FWPD") to avoid duplication of services, to maximize operational efficiency, and to
provide for the exchange of information between the agencies. The primary duties of
police officers commissioned by the Aledo Independent School District are as follows:
i) To provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and citizens
while those individuals are participating in AISD activities;
ii) To protect the property of the AISD (including property, real and personal,
located inside and outside the boundaries of the school district that is owned,
leased, rented, or otherwise under the control of the AISD); and
iii) To enforce all laws, including municipal ordinances, county ordinances,
federal, state, and local laws.
b) In the interest of creating reasonable communication and coordination efforts between the
AISD PD and the FWPD, the parties hereby agree that the duties of the AISD PD are to
be performed within the jurisdiction of the Aledo Independent School District, including
all territory located within the geographical boundaries of AISD, and all property
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outside the boundaries of the District that is owned, leased, or rented by, or otherwise
under the control of, the District and its Board of Trustees.
c) It is further acknowledged and agreed by both parties that the jurisdiction of the AISD PD
does and shall include, as part of its jurisdiction determined by the AISD Board of
Trustees and state law, certain territory located within the City of Fort Worth as well as
located within the AISD. The parties agree that to the extent of the overlapping
jurisdiction, each will not interfere with or overlap current and ongoing duties of each
department unless otherwise specifically requested or under exigent circumstances. In
the event that the parties exercise such concurrent jurisdiction, the parties agree to keep
each other reasonably notified as to such matters and to provide such notice as
promptly as reasonably possible.
d) As the default, both agencies agree that the "Law Enforcement" agency providing the
most significant resources shall be in "command" of the event. The agencies agree that
responding officers may agree upon who will be the primary agency and responsible for
reports and handling. However, at the request of the Chief of the Aledo ISD Police
Department, command of any incident involving or on Aledo ISD real property may be
assumed by the Aledo ISD Police Department; and, at the request of the Chief of the Fort
Worth Police Department or his representative, command of any incidents outside of
Aledo ISD real property and inside the City of Fort Worth limits, may be assumed by
FWPD. Both agencies agree that both agencies will have representation in the event a
command center is established. In a significant event, both agencies agree to
coordinate the release of information to the media, parents, and the communities
involved.
e) Each party shall be solely responsible for the acts of its own officers, employees, agents,
trustees, or supervisors, but not for the acts of the officers, employees, agents, trustees, or
supervisors of the other party. It is expressly understood and agreed that nothing herein
shall be construed as creating an employment or agency relationship between FWPD
and AISD PD. Nothing herein shall waive or release any governmental immunity
possessed by either party under state or federal laws. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed as authority for either party to make any commitment that will bind
the other party.
This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
Invalidity of any portion of this Agreement under the laws of the State of Texas or the United
States shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement. The parties agree that
venue for any claim or cause of action arising out of this Agreement shall be located in Tarrant
County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth
Division.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties as to the matters
contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement or other documents
are hereby declared null and void to the extent they may conflict with any of these provisions.
No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be binding unless
the same is in writing and duly executed by the parties.
This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason with written notice of at least
thirty (30) days to the other party. Upon termination of this Agreement, the parties will make a
good faith attempt to negotiate and execute another Agreement as required by Texas Education
Code Section 37.081(g).
This Memorandum of Understanding shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date
signed by the Assistant City Manager. This Memorandum of Understanding shall automatically
renew thereafter for one-year periods until it is terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
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Forest Collins Date
Board President
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Dr. usan Bohn Date
Aledo ISD Superintendent
04/26/2024
Fred D. Collie Date
Chief of Police
Aledo ISD Police Department
Robert Alldre ge(May 2,202414:33 CDT) May 2, 2024
Robert A. Alldredge, Jr. Date
Executive Assistant Chief
Fort Worth Police Department
May 2William Johnson (M y 2, 202415:16 CDT)
2024
William Johnson Date
Assistant City Manager
City of Fort Worth
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CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
ATTEST: CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
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Title: City Secretary requirements.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND By: Xev�' a
LEGALITY: Name: Loraine Coleman
Title: Administrative Services Manager
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By: Andrea Phillips (May 1, 20241 :50 CDT)
Name: Andrea Phillips
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: (None Required)
Date Approved: N/A
Form 1295 Certification No.: N/A
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