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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0027 - MOU with Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains 1.10.23Resolution No. 2023-R0027 Item No. 5.29 January 10, 2023 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Chief of Police of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, the 2022-2023 Interagency Agreement (the 2022-2023 Lubbock County Memorandum of Understanding) and related documents (including the 2022-2023 Working Protocols for Lubbock County), between the City of Lubbock and other certain entities operating within Lubbock County, to coordinate activities and responses related to the investigation of child abuse within the county. Said 2022-2023 Agreement and related documents are attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council on APPROVED AS TO C NTE T: 4di, Chief of Police January 10, 2023 2 Resolution No. 2023-R0027 LUBBOCK COUNTY INTERAGENCY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This Memorandum of Understanding ("Agreement" or "MOU") is entered into by and between the Lubbock County District Attorney's Office, the Lubbock Police Department, the Ransom Canyon Police Department, the Slaton Police Department, the Idalou Police Department, the New Deal Police Department, the Abernathy Police Department, the Wolfforth Police Department, the Shallowater Police Department, the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, the Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains (CACSP), the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the Health and Human Services Commission, the TTUHSC C.A.RE. Clinic, the Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas group, and the LUBBOCK RAPE CRISIS CENTER - d.b.a. Voice of Hope, each a "Participating Agency" and collectively the "Multidisciplinary Team" or the "Parties". The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the duties and obligations of the Parties. 1. LEGAL AUTHORITY This Agreement is authorized by and in compliance with the provisions of Texas Family Code, Section 264.403 II. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Multidisciplinary Team is to effectively protect the children of the community by consolidating the community's investigative, legal, and social services into one collaborative effort. in support of this mission, each Participating Agency agrees to cooperate pursuing the following goals: 1. Minimizing revictimization of alleged abuse and neglect victims and nonoffending family members through the investigation, assessment, intervention, and prosecution process; and 2. Maintaining a cooperative team approach to facilitate successful outcomes in the criminal justice and child protection systems through shared fact-finding and strong, collaborative case development. The Multidisciplinary Team recognizes that one of the primary tools to be utilized in the achievement of the aforementioned goals will be reports generated by the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The reports are received by the DFPS, Law Enforcement and CACSP. Partner Agencies recognize CACSP's role is to receive, review, and track the reports relating to the suspected abuse or neglect of a child or the death of a child from abuse or neglect and identify those cases that meet the case acceptance criteria outlined in the Multidisciplinary Team Working Protocols, attached hereto as Attachment A. The CACSP shall coordinate the activities of the Participating Agencies relating to abuse and neglect investigations and delivery of services to alleged abuse and neglect victims and their families. In addition, the Multidisciplinary Team understands that the duties prescribed to the CACSP do not relieve a Participating Agency of its duty to investigate a report of abuse or neglect as required by law. This MOU shall not be construed to change, reduce, or expand the authority or jurisdiction of the CACSP or any Participating Agency as it relates to initiating and conducting investigations, assessments, and/or interventions. III. THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM The Multidisciplinary Team recognizes that the best interest of the children is served when investigations and services are coordinated and when agencies collaborate in a way that is mutually supportive. Each Participating Agency accepts and supports the value of the role and contribution of every other agency and agrees to support the collaborative effort. This includes the commitment of resources to the Multidisciplinary Team and the sharing of information to the extent allowed by law IV. TERM OF THE MOU This MOU is effective on the signature date of the latter of the Participating Agency to sign this MOU. This MOU will remain in effect for three (3) years from the effective date. There are no extension options. All Participating Agencies commit to a routine evaluation of the collaborative effort. This Agreement must be re -executed at least every three (3) years, on a significant change to the Agreement, or on a change of authorized signatory of a Participating Agency. The Parties agree to provide written notice to the other Parties if it determines that there is a material change in the Agreement. V. BUDGET There is no funding associated with this MOU. VI. GENERAL TERMS A. This MOU may be amended or modified by the consent of all Parties at any time during its term. Amendments to this MOU must be in writing and signed by all Participating Agencies. B. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations as these statutes, rules, and regulations currently exist and as amended throughout the term of this MOU. C. This MOU may be terminated by any Participating Agency without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the signatory of each Participating Agency. D. The Participating Agencies shall not discriminate against any person in the delivery of services on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age. The Participating Agencies shall take reasonable steps to communicate with and provide meaningful access to services to persons with limited English proficiency and persons with disabilities. E. Upon termination of all or part of this MOU, the Parties will be discharged from any further obligation created under the applicable terms of this MOU except for the equitable settlement of the respective accrued interests or obligations incurred prior to termination. All confidentiality requirements survive termination or expiration of this MOU. F. The Parties agree there is nothing in this MOU that is meant to be a waiver by any state governmental agency or the State of Texas of any immunities from suit or from liability that each state governmental agency or the State of Texas may have by operation of law. G. A member of the Multidisciplinary Team, a Board member, staff member, or volunteer of the CACSP is not liable for civil damages for a recommendation made or an opinion rendered in good faith while acting in the official scope of the person's duties. The limitation on civil liability does not apply if a person's actions constitute gross negligence. H. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original, and all of such counterparts will together constitute but one and the same agreement. 1. This document and the Multidisciplinary Team Working Protocols constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, and other agreements that may have been made in connection with the subject matter hereof. Any additional or conflicting terms in any future document incorporated into this Agreement will be harmonized with this Agreement to the extent possible. VII. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A — Multidisciplinary Team Working Protocols By signing below, the Participating Agency acknowledges that it has read the MOU and agrees to its terms, and that the person whose signature appears below has the requisite authority to execute this MOU on behalf of the named Participating Agency. SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW OocuSign Envelope ID: A6A688FE-8EE64W743C0E-43311C17OS37 FOR THE LUBBOCK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Foowspn.a � Swl,iwc, Sf" Sunshine Stanek Lubbock County District Attorney 11/7/2022 Date of Signature Docu3ign Envelope ID: 8410FA41.402G45F3-A1DA-87A2E58MF7 FOR THE LUBBOCK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: EDoeuBgnW by: ''kfuz 11/8/2022 Kelly Rowe Lubbock County Sheriff Date of Signature DocuSign Envelope ID E16409FC-1436-40FB-A153-05BOB62AEE$3 FOR THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: Floyd M hell Date of Signature'�'-N Lubbock Police Department Chief ATTEST: Beckj Garza City of Lubbock Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: 01-10-2023 Date of Signature 111-1�1- /-,Z9172 Date of Signature Docuftn ErwWope ID: 8880B282433EG488943820-FFFOA61DD70D FOR THE CITY OF RANSOM CANYON POLICE DEPARTMENT: Iio° °MW" W. 11/8/2022 mt s W R440]196R/AFIM James Hill Date of Signature Ransom Canyon Police Chief DocuSign Envelope 10:8A2658EE-EBEC-4EMSB7741700A91F6DO FOR THE CITY OF SLATON POLICE DEPARTMENT: U EDmuSi w e,,: s 11/16/2022 Trevor Barnes Slaton Police Chief Date of Signature DocuSign Envelope ID: CEBMC8A-70D4.4070.996F-76AF54470479 FOR THE CITY OF IDALOU POLICE DEPARTMENT: Eric Williams Idalou Police Chief 11/21/2022 Date of Signature FOR THE CITY OF NEW DEAL POLICE DEPARTMENT: Vacant New Deal Police Chief Date of Signature DocuSign Em aps ID: 45CEE578-BBOD-48CE-BlgM96A8EFE75DF FOR THE CITY OF ABERNATHY POLICE DEPARTMENT: c mzo I�e.a,d�aro�rraoo�a� Dwain Read Abernathy Police Chief ii/4/zozz Date of Signature Docuftn Ernebpe ID: BF0057CO-C7CS 4ECC-BA26-C216DOSCD83D FOR THE CITY OF WOLFFORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT: C& SWwd W. S(# Rick Scott Wolfforth Police Chief 11/4/2022 Date of Signature DocuSign Envelope ID: 560286274821-4516-B05E-21EBAES16616 FOR THE CITY OF SHALLOWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT: [n«us�e uy , s 11/10/2022 Brian Williams Shallowater Police Chief Date of Signature FOR THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER: A4 . Patti Patterson Date of Signature TTUHSC Director of Child Abuse Pediatrics DocuSion Envelope 10: AFC107E2-C1EC•4964-A4BC-77AD3C68763D FOR THE LUBBOCK RAPE CRISIS CENTER - D.B.A. VOICE: OF HOPE: br: [Yt9fitn. n� Kristin Murray Lubbock Rape Crisis Center - D.B.A. Voice of Hope Executive Director 21/22/2022 Date of Signature FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PROTECTIVE SERVICES: r Tonya Ha Regional Director Texas Department of Family Protective Services - CPI Gecle C411h4ta George Cannata Regional Director Texas Department of Family Protective Services - CPS I ype text here Cod ze Di !rec or Texas Department of Family Protective Services - APS Vacant Child Care Investigator Director Texas Department of Family Protective Services Marshall Davidson Regional Director Special investigations /I- IV -;EA - Date of Signature 11-10-22 Date of Signature /- i - dj- Date of Signature Date of Signature 11/17/22 Date of Signature DocuSign Envelope ID: E16409FG1436-40FB-A15M5SOB62AEES3 FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: Elk.iw,c.L �"t 10/27/2022 Michelle Dionne-Vahaiik Date of Signature Associate Commissioner for Long Term Care Regulation Health and Human Services Commission 2022 Memorandum of Understanding — Lubbock County FOR FORENSIC NURSE STAFFING OF WEST TEXAS: Donna Neel Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas Date of Signature DoeuSign Envelope 10: 41C8E8DC4812-434A-910&2CWMEF0M FOR THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER: ZZ sw F(,-kkf Michael Lambert Children's Advocacy Center Board President Derek Danner Children's Advocacy Center Executive Director 11/21/2022 Date of Signature Date of Signature MULTIDISCIPLINAY TEAM WORKING PROTOCOLS LUBBOCK COUNTY I. Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas, Inc. Mission Statement The mission of the Children`s Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas, Inc. (CACSP or Center) is to bring together community resources to speed the healing of child victims of abuse and other forms of trauma. In furtherance of this mission, the Center has facilitated a multidisciplinary team response to abuse and neglect allegations and sets forth the role of each participating agency through adoption of these Working Protocol. The mission of the Lubbock County Multidisciplinary Team is to more effectively protect the children of the service area by consolidating the community investigative, legal, and social services provided by the Lubbock County District Attorney's Office, the Lubbock Police Department, the Ransom Canyon Police Department, the Slaton Police Department, the Idalou Police Department, the New Deal Police Department, the Abernathy Police Department, the Wolfforth Police Department, the Shallowater Police Department, the Lubbock County Sheriffs Office, the Texas Tech University C.A.R.E. clinic, the Lubbock Rape Crisis Center-d.b.a. Voice of Hope, the Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas group, the CACSP, and the Health and Human Services Commission into one collaborative effort. The South Plains service area consists of the following counties: Lubbock, Hockley/Cochran, Hockley/Cochran, Cochran, Dickens, Hockley/Cochran, Garza, Lynn, Hockley, King, Lubbock, Motley, Terry, Hockley/Cochran, and Yoakum. II. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Members The Multidisciplinary Team members for Lubbock County include the following participating agencies: Lubbock County District Attorney's office, the Lubbock Police Department, the Ransom Canyon Police Department, the Slaton Police Department, the Idalou Police Department, the New Deal Police Department, the Abernathy Police Department, the Wolfforth Police Department, the Shallowater Police Department, the Lubbock County Sheriffs Office, the Texas Tech University C.A.R.E. Clinic, the Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas group, the Lubbock Rape Crisis Center - d.b.a. Voice of Hope, the CACSP, and the Health and Human Services Commission. III. MDT Member Roles and Responsibilities A. Lubbock County District Attorney's office: • Represents the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in criminal cases involving child abuse and neglect • Assists with all aspects of criminal investigations of child abuse • Assists with grand jury subpoenas, search warrants, and decisions on filing charges • Reviews all criminal child abuse cases for presentation to the grand jury, closure, or return for further investigation • Prosecutes all criminal cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect of a child • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case review meetings • Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings B. Lubbock, Ransom Canyon, Slaton, Idalou, New Deal, Abernathy, Wolfforth, and Shallowater - Police Departments • Investigates all criminal cases of physical abuse and neglect of children who are 16 years of age and younger and sexual abuse of children younger than 17 years of age in the above -named cities of Lubbock County, Texas. • Makes referrals to CACSP that meet the target population defined in this document • If a sexual assault is reported within 120 hours after the assault, the department shall request a forensic medical examination. If reported after the 120 hours, the department shall request a medical examination at the C.A.R.E. Center. • Gathers and preserves investigation evidence to ensure a prosecutable criminal case • Interviews and takes statements of witnesses and suspects • Preserves crime scenes • Prepares and executes search and arrest warrants • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case review meetings • Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings C. Lubbock County Sheriff's Offices • Investigates all criminal cases of physical abuse and neglect of children who are 16 years of age and younger and sexual abuse of children younger than 17 years of age in Lubbock County • Makes referrals to CACSP that meet the target population defined in this document • If a sexual assault is reported within 120 hours after the assault, the department shall request a forensic medical examination. If reported after the 120 hours, the department shall request a medical examination at the C.A.R.E. Center. • Gathers and preserves investigation evidence to ensure a prosecutable criminal case • Interviews and takes statements of witnesses and suspects • Preserves crime scenes • Prepares and executes search and arrest warrants • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case review meetings • Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings D. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center C.A.R.E Clinic • Performs forensic sexual abuse exams • Performs physical abusetneglect exams • Review, at a minimum, 50% of "diagnostic" of trauma from sexual abuse have been reviewed by an "advanced medical consultant" • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case review meetings • Shares exam result information at case review meetings and with other members of the MDT. E. Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas group • Performs forensic sexual abuse exams of children on acute cases presenting at the local hospital emergency rooms • Review at a minimum, 50% of "diagnostic" of trauma from sexual abuse have been reviewed by an "advanced medical consultant. • May perform forensic sexual abuse exams of children on non- acute cases that present at local hospital emergency rooms or make referral to the C.A.R.E. Center. • Informs and shares information on children's cases with CACSP • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case review meetings • Shares exam result information at case review meetings and with other members of the MDT F. Lubbock Rape Crisis Center — d.b.a. Voice of Hope • Accompanies sexual assault victims at local hospital emergency rooms • Assures that child victims of sexual assault are not interviewed at the hospital • Gathers information from caregivers and outcry witnesses • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case review meetings and shares pertinent case information on cases seen at Lubbock hospitals G. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) • Investigates allegations of child/elder/disabled abuse and neglect by parents, relatives, or caretakers • Makes referrals to CACSP that meet the target population as defined in this document • The following circumstances require a response by the CACSP and MDT. DFPS must attempt to contact CACSP before making initial contact with a child who is the subject of a report of abuse that: • Is made by a professional reporter and: • alleges sexual abuse of a child; or • is a type of case handled by CACSP according to CACSP's Working Protocol; or • Involves a child fatality in which there are surviving children in the deceased child's household or under the supervision of a caregiver involved in the child fatality. • Assesses and addresses any issues related to the child's protection, including issues of present or future risk of abuse or neglect • If a sexual assault is reported within 120 hours after the assault, the department shall request a forensic medical examination. If reported after the 120 hours, the department shall request a medical examination at the C.A.R.E. Center. • If risk is identified, provides services to families and children to reduce the risks and alleviate the effects of abuse and neglect • Coordinates with community resources, family members, and the courts to address any factors affecting the child's ongoing safety • Provides a secure, confidential area for forensic interviews as needed (if the victim cannot be transported to the CAC) and a supervisor has given approval for an off -site interview • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case review meetings • Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings H. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services —Adult Protective Services in Home Investigations (DFPS-APS) • One of the mandates of DFPS — APS In Home Investigations is to investigate allegations of elder and disabled individuals and neglect by parents, relatives, or caretakers to assess and address any issues related to the individual's protection, including issues of present or future risk of abuse or neglect. • Once risk is identified, services are provided to reduce the risks and to alleviate the effects of abuse and neglect. • Services range from moderate in -home contact to removal of the adult from the home. Responsibilities include coordinating with outside resources, family members, and the courts to address any changing factors affecting the adult's ongoing safety. • Provides a secure, confidential area for forensic interviews as needed (if the victim cannot be transported to CACSP and a supervisor has given approval for an off -site interview • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case review meetings as needed • Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings I. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services — Child Care Investigations (DFSP- CCI) • One of the mandates of DFPS — CCI is to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect in childcare facilities. • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case review meetings as needed • Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings J. Health and Human Services Commission — Adult Protective Services Provider Investigations • Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of clients receiving services in state operated or contracted settings, or both, that serve adults and children with mental illness or intellectual or developmental disability. • Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations • Attends MDT case reviews as needed K. Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas Inc. Provides a neutral, child -focused environment that is comfortable, private, and physically and psychologically safe for diverse populations at which an MDT can meet to facilitate the efficient and appropriate disposition of abuse and neglect cases through the civil and criminal justice systems as follows o At the agency office in Lubbock, Texas or o Travels to counties with signed agreements and interviews children using the agency's mobile interviewing equipment, when feasible or o During inclement weather, when travel is not safe, investigators are asked to transport or schedule for a time when travel is safer or • CACSP staff ensures the separation of victims and alleged offenders (juvenile offenders) • Receives and reviews DFPS reports and contacts the appropriate investigative agencies when the intake meets CACSP services criteria • Collaborates with MDT members to prevent the re -victimization of the child by minimizing the trauma surrounding the interview and reducing the number of times a child must be interviewed • Facilitates joint investigations and forensic interviews among participating agencies • Coordinates and facilitates MDT case review meetings on a regular basis • Assists with MDT training • Provides case follow-up • Provides support services for children and families such as family advocacy, assistance with Crime Victim's Compensation paperwork, referral to social service agencies as needed, and referrals to therapy as needed • Provides community education regarding child abuse issues • To request CACSP services/response after normal working hours or on holidays, DFPS or Law Enforcement shall contact the Associate Director (AD) or Executive Director (ED) by their cell phones. The AD and ED shall maintain a current on -call schedule for CACSP staff. The AD or ED shall immediately contact the on -call staff on behalf of the MDT member that is requesting services. • The AD or ED will then contact the staff on call that the participating agencies are requesting services. IV. Target Population The target population served by the Lubbock County Multidisciplinary Team includes: • Persons with a disability and children between the ages of 0 to 17 involved in reports of suspected sexual or physical abuse or neglect of the child or the death of a child from abuse or neglect. V. Intake and Case Coordination Process • The CACSP's role in reviewing the reports is to review and identify DFPS reports within the case acceptance criteria as defined by this Working Protocol and facilitate CACSP/MDT services related to case investigation, assessment, and intervention. • In addition, the Multidisciplinary Team understands that the CACSP's access to the DFPS reports shall not be construed to change, reduce, or expand the authority or jurisdiction of the CACSP or MDT member agency as it relates to initiating and conducting investigations, assessments, and/or interventions. • The CACSP shall review the intake reports daily, Monday through Friday. • The intake reports are then recorded in the CACSP database as reviewed or referred with case notes. • Upon determination of the suspected allegations, it will be the responsibility of Law Enforcement investigators and/or DFPS investigators to determine the need for a forensic interview by the CACSP following the criteria in this Working Protocol. • It is the responsibility of DFPS and/or Law Enforcement to collaborate and make direct referrals when the CACSP does not receive an intake report. • The preferred location is CACSP for forensic interviews at established neutral, child - friendly, safe site in Lubbock County. • In cases where a DFPS investigator determines that a school visit is most appropriate, a DFPS supervisor must approve. 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Definitions Forensic Interviewers: • Forensic Interviewers have specialized training equipping them to talk with alleged child victims in a safe environment and in a developmentally appropriate, non -suggestive manner. • By meeting the informational needs of the various investigative agencies, forensic interviewers can eliminate the need for unnecessarily duplicative interviews by multiple individuals. • Conduct forensic interviews of children between the ages of 2 to 17 who have made an outcry of sexual or severe physical abuse/neglect • Conduct forensic interviews of children considered to be at risk for sexual or severe physical abuse/neglect due to reported allegations of abuse for other children • Conduct forensic interviews of developmentally delayed adults over the age of 17 who are suspected victims of abuse/neglect • Conduct forensic interviews of children who have been witnesses to abuse/neglect, domestic violence, kidnappings, homicides, suicides • Conduct forensic interviews of child fatality incidents in which there are surviving children living in the household or under supervision of a caregiver involved in a child fatality • Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings B. Forensic Interviews (FI) • A developmentally sensitive and legally sound method of gathering factual information regarding allegations of abuse and/or exposure to violence using a semi -structured narrative process. • This interview is conducted by a competently trained, neutral professional utilizing research and practice -informed techniques as part of a larger investigative process. C. Subsequent Forensic Interviews • An interview to supplement the initial completed forensic interview. • Based upon a unanimous team decision of the MDT members • Subsequent interview to be conducted by the same Forensic Interviewer • Used in cases in which a child makes a disclosure about something but later on discloses additional information. (ex: child discloses fondling at initial FI but later discloses oral sex as well) D. Multi -Session Forensic Interview (MSFI) • One forensic interview completed over multiple sessions for children and cases with special considerations • Based upon a unanimous team decision of the MDT members • Suitable for o Children with disabilities o Children from diverse cultural backgrounds o Preschool children o Children who have experienced extreme trauma o Children who are victims of human trafficking E. Forensic Interview Process • Initial DFPS reports of abuse/neglect will go through Law Enforcement and/or DFPS. CACSP shall also receive and review DFPS reports and contact the appropriate investigative agencies when the intake meets CACSP services criteria. • DFPS and HHSC shall assume responsibility for referring cases in which they are involved that pertain to the target population as defined in this document. Law enforcement agencies shall refer those cases that do not fall under the jurisdiction of DFPS that pertain to the target population as defined in this document. • Scheduling, Notification of other member agencies o The CACSP shall only take appointments for forensic interviews from Law Enforcement and/or DFPS investigators o Appointments shall be scheduled via a phone call either to the CACSP office in Lubbock or the Executive Director or Associate Director's cell phone. o If investigators cannot get in touch with the SWI Coordinator, Associate Director, a phone call should be made to the Executive Director at the CACSP office or to the E.D.'s cell phone. The E.D. shall then assist in setting up the appointment. o Only the SWI Coordinator and Associate Director may schedule forensic interviews. No other CACSP staff has the authority to schedule interviews for the interviewers except for the Executive Director. o Cell phone numbers for the Associate Director and Executive Director shall be provided to all investigators. o It is the responsibility of the investigator making the forensic interview appointment to notify any other MDT members that could be involved in the investigation about the appointment (i.e.: cases in which DFPS and Law Enforcement will be working simultaneously). • CACSP shall conduct emergency forensic interviews after hours and on weekends and holidays. To request CACSP services/response after normal working hours or on weekends or holidays, DFPS or Law Enforcement shall contact the Associate Director or Executive Director by their cell phones. The AD and ED shall maintain a current on -call schedule for CACSP staff. The AD or ED will immediately contact the on -call staff for the MDT member requesting services. • Who conducts interviews: o Interviews may only be conducted by the CACSP's appropriately trained forensic interviewers. o Interviewers shall conduct the interviews using a Semi -Structured Narrative Process. o Interviewers shall utilize interview aids when necessary to assist a child and/or adult with disabilities in communicating about an event. All interviewers shall be properly trained and familiar with field-tested and accepted methods on how to properly use interview aids as taught in all forensic interview core curriculum training. Interview aids may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: • Anatomical Diagrams; • Anatomical Dolls; • Baby Dolls; • Paper to allow the child to write or make free hand drawings to help describe something to the interviewer; • Flash Cards; and/or • Other items to help active or distracted children focus, concentrate, and communicate with the interviewer (e.g., paper, crayons, markers, shape sorter, playdough and other miscellaneous items deemed necessary by the trained interviewer). o Should the need arise, forensic interviewers may present physical evidence during the interview (e.g.., photos, text messages, writings or drawings done by the child before the interview, etc.). Each case shall be discussed by all MDT members involved to make a team decision on whether evidence should be presented during the interview. o Criteria for selecting an interviewer for a specific case shall include Spanish speaking or when investigators state the parents/child have a preference of male or female interviewer. o The only people in the interview room are the forensic interviewer and the individual being interviewed and any interpreter necessary to conduct the interview. • Who must be present for observation: o Lead investigators must be present in the observation of the forensic interview. o If an investigator (Law Enforcement or DFPS) is not present, the interview shall not take place. o Others allowed to observe the interview include other representatives of the MDT member agencies and CACSP staff and representatives. o Parents/guardians and other parties who are not members of the MDT member agencies or the CACSP shall not be allowed in the observation room during an interview. • Procedures for MDT team staffing (pre- and post- interview): o Investigators will staff with the forensic interviewers prior to the interview if desired. o Assigned staff shall share pertinent case background and information. o Investigators may also staff the case with the forensic interviewer, family advocate, other investigators, and supervisors after the interview. o Decisions about whether a case meets the requirements for MSFI should be made during the pre -interview staffing or post -interview decision making. • Procedures for communications with parent/guardian pre/post interview: o Investigators are responsible for communicating with parentstguardians to advise of appointments for forensic interviews or the need for multiple session forensic interviews. o Investigators shall meet with parents/guardians after the interview. o The CACSP Family Advocate shall assist parents/guardians in completing intake paperwork at the interview appointment. • Digital recording procedures: o All cases scheduled for a forensic interview at the CACSP office, the mobile interviewing unit, or at local law enforcement and/or DFPS offices shall be digitally recorded. 9 Which interviews shall be digitally recorded: o All forensic interviews involving outcries and/or reports of child abuse/neglect that fit the criteria shall be digitally recorded. o DFPS investigators who decide to have the forensic interviewer interview a child at school are responsible for audio -taping the interview. • Operation of digital recording equipment: o The forensic interviewers are responsible for operation of digital recording equipment. • Communication between the MDT and the forensic interviewer: o The case team (investigators, forensic interviewer, family advocate) shall have a pre -interview meeting to discuss any pertinent information related to the case. o The forensic interviewer shall take a break after the conversation regarding the allegations with the child. o At that time, the forensic interviewer shall enter the observation room for discussion with the team regarding any additional questions, clarifications, or additional concerns that have arisen regarding the forensic interview of the victim. o The above may be repeated as many times as needed. • Issues involving ownership, storage, duplication, viewing of video: o A digital recording of an interview with a child that is made by the CACSP is the property of the prosecuting attorney involved in the criminal prosecution of the case involving the child. If no criminal prosecution occurs, the digital recording is the property of the attorney involved in representing the department in civil action alleging child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. If the matter involving the child is not prosecuted, the digital recording is the property of the department if the department is investigating the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation. If the department is not investigating or does not intend to investigate the matter, the electronic recording is the property of the agency that referred the matter to the Center. o The CACSP does not usually store copies of the interviews. The investigating agency has sole responsibility for storage of digitally recorded interviews. (**Exceptions to this are delineated below). o The CACSP shall provide additional digital recordings, as needed, to other MDT member agencies participating in the investigation o Digital recordings are the property of the investigating agency and thus it is at their discretion who may view those digital recordings. Those cases selected by forensic interviewers for peer review are an exception to this statement. o ** The CACSP forensic interviewers shall have the option to make copies of interviews only upon the express written permission of parents/legal guardian(s). o **Interviews that are copied may be used for two limited purposes: 1) Peer review meetings in which forensic interviewers meet with other forensic interviewers for the purpose of additional training and critique from their colleagues; and 2) To assist CACSP in its role of training law enforcement officers on the CASP model and procedures. F. Joint investigations o Lead investigators are responsible for notifying investigators from member agencies of interviews (i.e., DFPS shall notify Law Enforcement and vice versa in cases that could involve criminal proceedings). • Procedures for developing joint strategies o Each agency shall work with and assist the others and the Center to ensure that the best interest and protection of children will be served. o The appropriate law enforcement agency shall investigate and determine whether a crime has been committed, and, if so, present information to the proper authorities for prosecution. o DFPS is responsible for the protection of children/elders/disabled from harm by their parents or others responsible for their care. DFPS is responsible for conducting a civil investigation and taking whatever action it deems necessary to protect the children from further harm. o The Health and Human Services Commission Adult Protection Services Provider is responsible for investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of clients receiving services in state -operated or contracted settings, or both, that serve adults and children with mental illness or intellectual or developmental disabilities. o The office of the appropriate prosecuting authority is responsible for assessing and handling the civil and criminal legal aspects of the case in accordance with civil and criminal law. o Appropriate medical personnel shall be responsible for providing the medical direction. o Mental health direction shall be provided by the Center's Director of Clinical Services. G. Procedures for sharing information and reports o All MDT members shall assume responsibility for sharing pertinent case information with other MDT member agencies in a timely manner. All MDT members must share pertinent case information with the appropriate agency. In reports involving a public agency or medical organization, or its staff, as the suspected offenders; confidentiality shall be maintained by all MDT members involved in the investigation, and these cases shall not be reviewed in MDT Case review. O Information sharing may take place during staffing and/or during MDT case review meetings as well as through a -mails and phone calls. O The end goal is providing the best services and building the strongest case for the best overall outcome for the families served by the Center and MDT member agencies. H. MSFI considerations I. If determined by the Case Team after the initial forensic interview that a MSFI is needed, it shall be conducted by the managing forensic interviewer. J. The Case Team shall agree on the scheduling of the impending interviews. K. Sessions should be scheduled close together (later the same day or the next day) when possible. L. MSFI may take up to 7 sessions (usually finished with 2-3 sessions). M. Each session shall be recorded on a separate digital recording and labeled "session _ of N. All tools used during the interviews shall be turned over to the investigators after each MSFI session. O. Staffing at MDT case review shall occur as usual with continued discussion at subsequent case review meetings until the case is resolved. P. For each session the "Case Team" shall consist of the same MSFI-trained forensic interviewer and, when possible, the same investigators from Law Enforcement and/or DFPS and HHSC, as were involved in the initial session. Q. "Comfort" gifts should not be given to the child until the conclusion of all sessions. R. Courtesy interviews — the CACSP MSFI-trained forensic interviewer should consult with the prosecuting attorney prior to starting the MSFI. I. Separation of Victims and Alleged Perpetrators • CACSP staff shall ensure the separation of victims and alleged offenders (juvenile offenders) • Juvenile perpetrators of sexual abuse may be interviewed for the purpose of establishing whether they have been victims of sexual abuse at the request of investigators. These interviews shall be conducted separate and apart from the victim interviews. • Alleged perpetrators shall remain separated from victims by sight and sound by placing them in the lobby with parent/caregiver that has secure access into the main building by a security code lock J. Team Meeting/Case Review Process • Cases reviewed are those that have met the criteria for a forensic interview, received other CAC services (i.e., Sexual Assault Nurse Examination, or other medical examination) when the child is too young or non-verbal for a forensic interview • Case review meetings for Lubbock County will be held twice monthly usually on the I' and 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the CACSP office in Lubbock, Texas. The CACSP reserves the right to schedule the case review meeting at a different day or time as needed. Notification of change will be sent via e-mail, fax, or phone calls. • If there are fewer than 2 new cases and/or only case continuations, the case review meetings shall be conducted remotely at a time and date that accommodates the MDT members. • If there are no new cases and no continuous cases without dispositions, then no case review meeting will take place that month. • Representatives of each member agency are required to attend each case review meeting: Law Enforcement, DFPS, HHSC, the CACSP, the District Attorney's office, C.A.R.E. clinic staff, Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas, Voice of Hope Executive Director or other paid staff, and the Sheriff's office. If the investigator working the case is not present — those who are representing that agency shall have information about, and be prepared to discuss, the case during the meeting. • DFPS CCI, DFPS APS In -Home Investigations, and HHSC Provider Investigations are only required to have a representative at the case review meeting if they have a case on the case review list. • The CACSP staff has the responsibility of including DFPS-APS In -Home Investigations and DFPS-CCI cases on the case review list and sending the assigned representative the case review list, as needed. • Cases are reviewed at the next case review meeting following the interview and at each case review meeting thereafter until final disposition. • MDT member agencies may request cases for review that do not fall in the required review category. These may be cases in which Law Enforcement or DFPS did not request a forensic interview or any other CACSP service but want the MDT to discuss/review the investigation. This can be accomplished by contacting the MDT coordinator to place the case on the MDT case review list. • The MDT Coordinator or other designated representative of the CACSP is responsible for generating the case review list and agenda for each meeting. The list and agenda are disseminated via encrypted e-mail the week of the meeting. • MDT case review meetings are facilitated by the MDT Coordinator or other designated CACSP representative. • CACSP staff is responsible for documentation of the dispositions of the cases being reviewed and that information shall be entered into the CACSP case tracking system database. • Any recommendations from the MDT regarding concerns about the family should be followed -up with by the lead investigator or the family advocate and discussed at the next case review meeting as to the status of the recommendations. • Case disposition shall be communicated to CACSP staff at case review meetings by the investigator(s). If the investigator(s) are unable to attend the meeting, the investigator(s) shall provide the information by phone or email. • The appropriate District Attorney's office are available to conduct preliminary intake of cases for initial filing decisions at each case review meeting. K. Case Tracking • CACSP provides case tracking via CACTX Collaborate. Cases receiving services are entered into the database by CACSP staff. The cases that are identified based on pending criminal charges and civil dispositions due to Law Enforcement and/or DFPS involvement shall be entered through completion. • CACSP shall monitor cases. As part of that monitoring, CACSP staff shall update the database in a timely manner from the moment when services are first accessed up to completion of the case. • MDT member agencies may contact CACSP to request information entered in the database. • The information is available for statistical information, grant reports, and MDT members. I. Mental Health Component • The CACSP provides free Trauma Focused Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy for abused children and their non -offending caregivers, siblings, etc. that meet the target population criteria at a designated location or at the child's school. Funding for these services is provided by grants and volunteers. • Therapy is not a part of the forensic process and is not intended for gathering information of abuse. Therapy is about helping the child heal from trauma and should begin only after the forensic interview has been completed. • If investigators decide to refer the child off -site for a forensic evaluation, therapy may not begin until after that process has been completed. • Therapists at the CACSP do not conduct forensic evaluations to determine whether abuse has taken place. • Therapy is provided by four full-time therapists and one part-time therapist. • Therapy is also provided by four graduate student interns supervised by the CACSP contracted supervisor. • Interns providing therapy are Master and Doctoral level graduate student interns in a counseling/therapy field. • Therapy/counseling is offered to individuals, families and in group settings. • Therapy may also be conducted through tele-health. • Referrals for therapy may be initiated by CACSP staff or any MDT member agency staff. • The initial appointment for therapy is scheduled by the CACSP Family Advocate or the Executive Director. Individual therapists are responsible for any subsequent appointments. • Referrals to other therapy resources shall be made when all CACSP therapy slots are filled or when the child did not make an outcry during their forensic interview. • Information on progress in therapy requires a release of information form signed by the parent or legal guardian before this information may be shared at case review meetings. • Expectations of the CACSP mental health providers include providing feedback at case review meetings, preparing children for court, and providing copies of therapy case notes upon subpoena. • Volunteers and staff monitor (both visual and auditory) families who are in the building for therapy to keep an eye on any sexually reactive children who may be attending therapy as well as to assure that adults are not freely entering other offices where confidential information may be kept. • MSFI consideration: Referrals to mental health services should be made at the conclusion of MSFI sessions. The exception to this would be with victims of human trafficking. • Therapists shall serve as clinical consultants to the MDT members on issues relevant to child trauma and evidence -based treatment. • Therapist presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings. M. Medical Component Inability of a member of the target population to pay for a forensic medical evaluation shall not present a barrier to receiving one in this service area. Exams performed at a hospital are requested by the Police Department or Sheriffs office. SANE shall be reimbursed through a fund operated by the Victim Services Office of the Texas Attorney General. If a family has medical insurance, the exam may be billed to their insurance; however, not having insurance does not exclude anyone from getting an exam if needed. • The CACSP collaborates with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center C.A.R.E. Clinic (TTUSHC), the Forensic Nurse Examiners Staffing of West Texas (FNSWT), who are affiliated with Covenant Health Systems, and the University Medical Center, which provides forensic sexual abuse exams. • If a sexual assault is reported within 120 hours after the assault, DFPS or Law Enforcement shall request a forensic medical examination. If reported after 120 hours, DFPS or Law Enforcement shall request for a medical examination at the TTUHSC C.A.R.E. Clinic. Exams for sexual assaults that have occurred within 120 hours (acute exams) should be referred to the emergency rooms at the above -mentioned hospitals. If patients present at the ER for a non -acute sexual assault case, the ER staff shall notify the SANE on -call. The SANE on -call shall evaluate the patient and determine whether a SANE exam should be performed or if the patient would be best served by a referral to the C.A.R.E. Clinic. The SANE on -call shall notify the C.A.R.E. Clinic with information on any patient who is being referred. • Exams not considered acute (assault has taken place more than 120 hours ago) may be conducted Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and may be scheduled with the TTUHSC C.A.R.E. Clinic by calling that agency at (806) 743- 7770. Exam appointment may be scheduled by the investigator or by CACSP staff (at the request of investigators). • Forensic interviews generally shall occur after an acute SANE exam and usually before a non -acute exam. • Forensic sexual abuse exams are conducted by specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners only. • Medical services results may be shared with the MDT at case review meetings. The providing medical personnel may also share medical services results to investigators in writing. • Exams for physical abuse are at the direction and discretion of the investigators (Law Enforcement or DFPS). • Medical examinationstreports provided by a medical provider that is not an MDT member shall be referred by DFPS or Law Enforcement to the MDT medical member for review. • Medical providers are expected to attend case review meetings and be prepared to discuss exam results. Medical providers shall also provide written reports to the investigators regarding exam results. • Circumstances under which a medical evaluation is recommended: o For acute/hospital cases - All ER patients are screened and cleared medically by the ER physician prior to the SANE exam. SANEs shall consult with the ER physician following the forensic exam if needed for additional treatment or follow-up care. o For C.A.R.E. cases where there are allegations or an outcry of sexual abuse. • Purpose of the medical evaluation: o For acute/hospital cases - To screen for injuries and/or underlying medical conditions aside from the sexual assault o For C.A.R.E. cases — to determine if there are any physical findings to corroborate a sexual assault • How the medical evaluation is made available: o For acute/hospital cases — once medical staff and an investigator have determined that an exam is necessary, contact is made with the on -call Forensic Nurse of West Texas SANE to request that they conduct the exam at the hospital. o For C.A.R.E. cases — an appointment is scheduled by the investigator or by CACSP staff if requested by the investigator • How emergency situations are addressed: o For acute/hospital cases - Emergency situations are handled by the hospital Emergency Department physicians o For C.A.R.E. cases — emergency cases can be seen between the hours of 8 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. How multiple evaluations are limited: o The Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas SANE and the C.A.R.E. Clinic shall contact each other to ensure an exam has not already been performed at the agency. • How medical care is documented: o For acute/hospital cases - The medical evaluation and hospital staff nursing notes are available in the patient's medical record. The forensic medical evaluation files are kept in a separate location from the patient's hospital chart. o For C.A.R.E. cases — the SANE report includes the patient's history as well as the results of the examination. This information shall be shared with the investigator and discussed at case review meetings. • How the medical evaluation is coordinated with the MDT to avoid duplication of interviewing and history taking: o There shall be communication at MDT case review meetings regarding exams already conducted and whether an exam is needed or not. • Procedures for medical intervention in cases of suspected physical abuse and maltreatment, if applicable: o For acute/hospital cases - emergency room personnel contact DFPS and/or Law Enforcement o For C.A.R.E. cases— Staff contact DFPS and/or Law Enforcement • C.A.R.E. and Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings N. Family and Victim Advocacy Component • The CACSP is responsible for providing a family advocate for clients in the target population who access CACSP services in the service area. • Initial contact between the family and the CACSP family advocate occurs when the family comes in for the forensic interview appointment. • The Family Advocate (or if necessary trained CACSP staff) provides the following services to families: o Sits with the non -offending caregivers while other CACSP services are being conducted o Explains the MDT response for all cases when a forensic interview cannot be conducted (e.g., too young, non-verbal, etc.) o Explains the process of conducting a forensic interview o Assists the family with filling out intake paperwork o Explains the rights available to the families during the process o Explains the Crime Victims' Compensation Program and assists in filling out paperwork o Explains crime victims' rights o Assesses the families for unmet needs and makes referrals to social service agencies, as needed o Provides education on the dynamics of abuse o Provides families with a trauma symptom checklist o Provides crisis intervention when needed o Discusses the importance of therapy with the family and makes referrals for therapy to the CACSP Clinical Director o Explains the medical forensic evaluation to families o Makes follow-up phone calls to families to check on their progress and assess any needs o Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings o Contacts families regarding an appointment for court room orientation when a case is proceeding to criminal court o Accompanies families to court proceedings during trial VI. Confidentiality All files, reports, records, communications, and working papers used or developed in providing services under these Working Protocol are confidential and not subject to public release under Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, and may only be disclosed for purposes consistent with Chapter 264, Subchapter E, Texas Family Code. A file may include client data including, but not limited to: names, addresses, names of children, children's date of birth, ages, school(s) attended, type of abuse alleged, alleged perpetrator, and age and sex of alleged perpetrator. The file may also include the following information: identity of person(s) conducting the interview(s), identity of persons(s) in the screening room during interview(s), each MDT member who received a digital recording of the interview(s), and any information related to referral(s) for additional services. All personnel involved with the operations of the CACSP, within the bounds allowed by law, agree to maintain confidentiality of all records and information gathered on all child sexual and physical abuse cases as outlined by the Texas Family Code. VII. Conflict Resolution Conflicts that occur within the Multidisciplinary Team shall be escalated to each participating Agency's immediate supervisors. If the dispute is not resolved, then the matter shall be addressed in a meeting with each agency's designated representative(s) and the CACSP Executive Director. The role of the CACSP is to ensure continued collaboration and communication between member agencies, which shall be encouraged and reinforced through a successful dispute resolution process. VIII. Other general provisions 1. All MDT member agencies and their staff shall be invited and encouraged to attend training sponsored by the CACSP. The CACSP shall provide financial support for professionals and volunteers to attend specialized training when funding is available. 2. CACSP shall provide opportunities for community involvement through its formalized volunteer program dedicated to supporting the Center. To qualify as a volunteer, a community members must meet the CACSP's eligibility criteria. 3. Each MDT member agency expressly understands that it will work within its departmental mandates and policies. Nothing contained in this document supersedes the statutes, rules, and regulations governing each agency. To the extent that any provision of these Working Protocol is inconsistent with any such statute, rule, or regulation; the statute, rule, or regulation shall prevail. 4. The MDT member agencies understand that the duties prescribed to the CACSP do not relieve an agency of its duty to investigate a report of abuse or neglect as required by law. These Working Protocol shall not be construed to change, reduce, or expand the authority or jurisdiction of the CACSP or any MDT member agency as it relates to initiating or conducting investigations, assessments, and/or interventions. 5. All agencies/organizations participating in the MDT agree to provide specially trained professionals with skills in child abuse interviewing, assessment, and investigation. The trained professionals shall be jointly assigned to multidisciplinary teams for review of appropriate abuse or neglect cases as provided by these Working Protocol. 6. These Working Protocol are effective on the signature date of the latter of the participating agency to sign this document. These Working Protocol remain in effect for three (3) years from the effective date. There are no renewal or extension options. 7. These Working Protocol must be re -executed at least every three (3) years; on a significant change to the Working Protocol; or on a change of a signatory of a participating agency. The Working Protocol may be reviewed and modified during its term as determined by the CACSP Executive Director and the members of the Multidisciplinary Team. The appropriate agencies shall be notified of any modification, and if agreed, shall sign the modified Working Protocol document These Working Protocol may be modified: a. to conform to existing or new statutes, rules, regulations, or departmental policies that may conflict with any provisions of these Working Protocol; b. to better meet the needs of families and children in the provision of child abuse related services; c. to improve the procedures set forth in these Working Protocol; d. to add or delete agencies as participants to the Multidisciplinary Team; and e. for such other purposes as the Parties may agree. 8. The Working Protocol may be terminated by any participating agency upon thirty (30) days written notice to the signatory of each participating agency. 9. These Working Protocol may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original, and all of such counterparts will together constitute but one and the same agreement. 10. This document and the Memorandum of Understanding constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, and other agreements that may have been made in connection with the subject matter hereof. Any additional or conflicting terns in any future document incorporated into these Working Protocol will be harmonized with this document to the extent possible. 11. Signatories of these Working Protocol include the following participating agencies: a. Lubbock County District Attorney's Office b. Lubbock County Sheriff s Office c. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services -CPI d. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services — CPS e. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - APS f. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services- CCI g. Health and Human Services Commission h. City of Lubbock -Police Department i. City of Slaton— Police Department j. City of Ransom Canyon— Police Department k. City of Wolfforth — Police Department 1. City of Idalou Police Department m. City of New Deal Police Department n. City of Abernathy — Police Department o. City of Shallowater — Police Department p. Texas Tech University Health Science Center C.A.R.E. Clinic - Director q. Forensic Nurse Examiners Staffing of West Texas — Director r. Lubbock Rape Crisis Center d.b.a. Voice of Hope - Executive Director s. Board Chairperson Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas, Inc. t. Executive Director Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas, Inc. By signing below, the Participating Agency acknowledges that it has read these Working Protocol and agree to its terms, and that the person whose signature appear below have the requisite authority to execute these Working Protocol on behalf of the named Agency. SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW DocuSign Envelope ID: MASSSFE-8EE6466743COE-43311C170537 FOR THE LUBBOCK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY: D-Uft d W Sw�.sG,iltit, Sfaaa.� Sunshine Stanek Lubbock County District Attorney 11/7/2022 Date of Signature DocuSlpn Envelope 10. 8410FA41-402C.45F3-AIDA-B7A2E58MF7 FOR THE LUBBOCK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: W. Q9�w 11/8/2022 Kelly Rowe Lubbock County Sheriff Date of Signature DocuSign Envelope ID: E16409FG14364DFB-A153-0580862AEE63 FOR THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: 94'X-4100 � - a Floyd MAchell Date of Signature Lubbock Chief of Police ATTEST: 't dae . 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