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Fort Lee approves memorandum of understanding with U.S. Capitol Police to clarify mutual-aid procedures
Summary
Council authorized an MOU enabling the Fort Lee Police Department and the U.S. Capitol Police to define points of contact, reimbursement procedures and administrative steps for any future mutual-aid requests; the MOU does not obligate Fort Lee to provide assistance without coordination.
The council voted to authorize Mayor Mark J. Sokolich to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Capitol Police that sets out contact points, reimbursement procedures and administrative requirements should the U.S. Capitol Police request mutual aid from Fort Lee.
The resolution, CA-12, emphasizes that the MOU provides a framework for possible assistance and financial reimbursement and explicitly states it does not obligate the borough to provide resources without prior coordination and approval. The resolution directs that the executed agreement be available for public inspection in the Borough Clerk's office.
