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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
The City of Fort Worth on behalf of the Fort Worth Police Department
and
One Safe Place
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a collaborative agreement between
the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) and One Safe Place (OSP) to participate in and
support the work of the Hope & Safety Task Force, with a shared commitment to improving
outcomes for children exposed to domestic violence in the City of Fort Worth.
if Scope of Agreement.
1. Task Force Participation
FWPD agrees to participate in the Hope & Safety Task Force, a multidisciplinary body
focused on enhancing system responses to children exposed to domestic violence.
2. Task Force Purpose
The purpose of the Task Force is to regularly review police responses to incidents of
domestic violence in which children are identified as having been exposed to domestic
violence, with the aim of ensuring full implementation of FWPD General Order 341.05,
Handle With Care, particularly the provisions addressing protocols for responding to
children exposed to violence. The Task Force will work to ensure such children are
identified, appropriately engaged on -scene, and connected to services and supports.
3. Primary Goals
The primary goals of the Task Force are to facilitate effective law enforcement engagement
and effective and timely referrals to appropriate services for children identified as having
been exposed to domestic violence in Fort Worth police responses to incidents of domestic
violence, consistent with the established protocol.
4. Coordination
OSP's Community Response Coordinator for Youth Exposed to Domestic Violence will serve
as the primary coordinator for Task Force meetings, including scheduling, facilitation, and
documentation of outcomes and action steps.
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5. Information Sharing
The parties agree to share relevant information as necessary to effectuate the goals of the
Task Force. All information sharing will comply with applicable laws and regulations
regarding victim confidentiality and privilege. In addition, all police documents pertaining
to an investigation will be confidential and are only provided for this limited purpose and
may not be released to other individuals or entities without permission of FWPD.
6. Meeting Frequency and Staffing
The parties will collaborate to establish regular meetings of the Task Force. Both FWPD and
OSP agree to designate appropriate personnel to participate in and staff the meetings as
needed to advance the objectives of the Task Force.
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This MOU will remain in effect for a period of three (3) years from the effective date and
may be renewed or amended upon mutual agreement of both parties. Either party may
terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
IV. Effective Date
This MOU shall be effective from the date of signing by both parties.
V. Signature. --
City of Fort Worth for the Fort Worth Police Department
Signature:
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Name: William Johnson
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date:
For One Safe Place
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Name: Ken Sheffer
Title: President & General Counsel
Date: -7/-7--�" J
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
By:
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Name: Robert A. Alldredge Jr.
Title: Interim Police Chief
Approved as to Form and Legality
By:
Name: Jerris Mapes
Title: Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: N/A
Approved: N/A
Form 1295: N/A
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
By:
Name: Loraine Coleman
Title: Administrative Services Manager
City Secretary:
By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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