HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2009-R0037 - Memo Of Understanding - Lubbock Victim Services Inc.- - 01_22_2009Resolution No. 2009-R0037
January 22, 2009
item No. 5.17
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby authorizes execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding, and any associated documents, by and between the City of
Lubbock Police Department and the Lubbock Victim Assistance Services, Inc. Said
Memorandum is attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein
and shall be included in the minutes of the Council.
Passed by the City Council this 22ud day of January , 2009.
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebe ca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO C NTENT:
Dale Holton, Chief of Police
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
arold Willard, Asst. City ttorney
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December 19.2008
Resolution No. 2009--R0037
MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
Lubbock Victim Assistance Services, Inc. and Lubbock Police Department
I. Purpose
When a person is victimized due to a criminal incident, a system exists so that the victim and/or
family are never alone throughout the criminal justice process. Lubbock Victim Assistance
Services, Inc. exists to provide support during the investigation/prosecution process and financial
assistance for medical treatment necessary due to the criminal incident.
The officers of the Lubbock Police Department, who investigate crimes occurring within the city
limits of the City of Lubbock, Texas, will assist the victims of these crimes and advise them of
the various agencies that will offer assistance by issuance of a blue pamphlet titled "Crime
Victim Assistance Information."
The Lubbock Victim Assistance Services, Inc. agrees to:
■ Assist victims with financial matters relating to their involved criminal offenses
for which they are victims.
■ Assist victims with application for financial assistance relating to the Texas
Crime Victims Compensation program.
■ Act as liaison with victims and University Medical Center and Covenant Health
System.
■ Act as a liaison between victims and appropriate district attorneys offices
regarding their pending cases involving such victims.
■ Act as liaison between victims and the Texas Attorney General's office for
access to the Victim Information Notification Everyday program to offer safety
assurances before and after court proceedings.
■ Assist victims in understanding their rights concerning the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to include assistance with letters to and meetings with
the TDCJ parole board members/commissioners.
■ Assist with counseling, referrals to other agencies and other specialized
assistance.
The City of Lubbock Police Department (LPD) agrees to:
■ Follow law enforcement established protocols regarding crime scene investigations
and evidence collection and offer victim notification according to the Texas Code of
Criminal Procedure Chapter 56, Subchapter B and Lubbock Police Department
Policy and Procedures manual Sections 8.01.007(A)(3&4) Family Violence
reporting and victim notification.
II. Consideration
The consideration for this memorandum shall be the benefits which accrue to the community
each party serves as a result of each such party's performance of the covenants herein contained.
However, neither party shall be liable for damages to the other party in the event of a breach of
any such covenant or performance that fails to meet expectations.
There is no monetary consideration between the parties to this memorandum. Each organization
exists to perform its function independently of the other.
There is no obligation on behalf of Lubbock Victims Assistance Services, Inc. to perform other
than the LVAS is expected to perform according to the limitations and restrictions prescribed by
the grant received from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of the State
of Texas.
There is no obligation on behalf of the Lubbock Police Department to perform other than the
LPD is expected to perform according to the laws of the State of Texas and consistent with the
Department's duties as a law enforcement organization.
III. Effective Date
This memorandum is effective upon 01/22/2009, and shall remain in effect unless either party
shall notify the other of its desire to terminate this memorandum or replace it with a different
memorandum of understanding.
Pam Alexander
Executive Director
Lubbock Victims Assistance, Inc.
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Dale Holton
Chief of Police
Lubbock Police Department
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