Action 9.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Sheriff
- Meeting Date:
- 12/13/2022
- Title:
- Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Agreement M22-0062 with Cochise County Sheriff's Office
- Submitted By:
- Randal Wilson, County Sheriff
- Department:
- County Sheriff
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Robert Watkins
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Commander
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve Grant Agreement M22-0062 between the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA), Cochise County, and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, in the amount of $9,069,000, effective October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2027, to purchase equipment, and lease a helicopter from Western Sky Helicopters for a period of five years.
Background:
Over the past 18 months, Cochise County has seen an enormous increase in criminal activity along the international border with Mexico. Cochise County covers 6200 square miles with several different mountain ranges. As seen in other regions throughout not only our state but globally, helicopters afford personnel and resources the ability to be transported and dropped into remote locations which otherwise would be unreachable. This will provide quick access to smuggling corridors and assist in maintaining digital surveillance equipment within the mountainous regions. This will also assist in providing immediate medical responses to both law enforcement, citizens and migrants. The helicopter can also be used to assist our search and rescue teams as well as assist with our ongoing pursuit issues. Having this aircraft will allow law enforcement to safely monitor the pursuits and allow us to strategically place resources in areas where the pursuit can be brought to a safe conclusion.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
If approved the Cochise County Sheriff's Office will begin working in conjunction with Western Skys will begin the process of outfitting and training for air operations.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If not approved, the Sheriff's Office would be missing out on an opportunity to better prepare ourselves and other cooperating agencies to bring these deadly pursuits to a peaceful and safe resolution.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Sign 2 original copies of the agreement and return and return to Cdr. Watkins or other Sheriff's Office command staff