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Council approves radio IGA with Arapahoe County and off‑duty police MOU with Glendale
Summary
Council approved an intergovernmental agreement to share Arapahoe County’s radio communications network and an MOU allowing Cherry Hills Village officers to provide off‑duty contracted services for the City of Glendale; Chief Jason Lyons emphasized officers remain subject to the City's policies and said pay rates exceed standard hourly pay.
Cherry Hills Village voted to approve two intergovernmental agreements affecting public safety: an IGA with Arapahoe County to share the county’s radio communications network and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Glendale allowing Cherry Hills Village officers to perform off‑duty contracted policing services.
Councilor Susan Maguire asked about the number of radios the police department maintains; Police Chief Jason Lyons said the department has "approximately 30 radios" but that the exact number varies. Regarding the Glendale MOU, Councilor Robert Eber questioned potential liability and whether officers would be placed in situations that could expose the City to risk.
Chief Lyons responded that the arrangement is common in the metro area and that officers participating in off‑duty assignments "still fall under the policies and procedures of the City of Cherry Hills Village and are not governed by the City of Glendale’s individual departmental policies." He added that the pay rate for off‑duty work exceeds the officers’ standard hourly rate and can serve as a retention benefit.
City Attorney Kathie Guckenberger confirmed officers remain under Cherry Hills Village authority while on off‑duty assignments, and Council approved both items. The minutes record unanimous approval.
