Borough of Norristown, PA Chapter 12 Drug Task Force

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Norristown 9-4-1990 as Ord. No. 90-22. Section 12-3 amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I. Other amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 12-1 Intent.

The Borough of Norristown has evidenced its intent to participate in the Municipal Drug Task Force activities in cooperation with the commonwealth's Office of Attorney General designed to interdict the illegal use and trafficking of narcotics and other illegal drugs within its municipal boundaries as well as within the boundaries of nearby communities.

§ 12-2 Scope.

This agreement[1] may include intergovernmental cooperative activities with adjacent and nearby municipal governments as part of a regional effort to interdict illegal drug activities.

[1] Editor's Note: The agreement is on file in the office of the Borough Secretary.

§ 12-3 Police services. [1]

The Borough of Norristown shall utilize the services of its police force, both full-time as well as part-time, under the conditions set forth in the agreement and in compliance with the Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8951 et seq.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I.

§ 12-4 Establishment of procedures.

The Borough of Norristown shall establish, pursuant to the terms of the agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated as a part of this chapter,[1] appropriate procedures to comply with all relevant provisions of the agreement and relevant regulations, direction and guidance from the Office of the Attorney General.

[1] Editor's Note: The agreement is on file in the office of the Borough Secretary.

§ 12-5 Commencement of agreement; termination.

The term of the agreement shall commence on October 5, 1990, and may be terminated at any time upon thirty (30) days' written notice.

§ 12-6 Purpose and objectives.

The purpose and objectives of the agreement include region-wide coordination of municipal police activities in an effort to combat illegal narcotics and drug trafficking.

§ 12-7 Financing.

The agreement shall be financed with the assistance of funds supplied by the Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

§ 12-8 Organizational structure.

The organizational structural necessary to implement the terms of this agreement shall be covered by directives, procedures and guidance from the Office of the Attorney General and other area Police Departments.

§ 12-9 Disposition of property.

All property, real or personal, acquired, managed or disposed of pursuant to this agreement shall be in accordance with both the terms of the agreement as well as the directives, procedures and guidance of the Office of the Attorney General.

§ 12-10 Management responsibility.

The municipality shall retain responsibility for the management, control and direction of its employees, with assistance, financial or otherwise, from the Office of the Attorney General.

§ 12-11 Effective date.

The effective date of this chapter shall be the 5th day of October 1990.