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Addison staff favor interlocal jail services with Richardson to cut transport time and free officers
Summary
Addison Police Department staff described a proposed interlocal agreement with the city of Richardson to provide jail services starting Oct. 1, 2025, citing shorter travel and booking times than current options; council members expressed general support and asked staff to bring the agreement back for formal approval.
Addison — Town staff presented a proposed interlocal agreement for jail services with the city of Richardson and asked the Addison City Council for support to bring the contract back for formal approval.
Chief Chris Freese, Addison's police chief, told the council that after reviewing multiple options the city of Richardson was deemed most suitable because of closer proximity and experience providing jail services to law enforcement agencies. Staff described an initial five-year term with an automatic five-year renewal option and a one-year termination notice for either party. Chief Freese said the town could begin using Richardson on Oct. 1, 2025, if the council directs staff to proceed.
The chief said Richardson would reduce travel and booking time compared with current options. Staff summarized comparative figures: one alternative route is roughly 22…
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