Centre County, the Boroughs of Bellefonte and
State College, and the Townships of Ferguson, Patton and Spring (hereinafter
referred to as "parties") desire to formalize their collective participation
in the Centre County DUI Checkpoint, roving DUI patrols, and Cops
in Shops Program. The parties participate in this program by providing
law enforcement officers through the Sheriff's Department or the Police
Department, respectively. The DUI Checkpoint, roving DUI patrols,
and Cops in Shops Program is designed to improve the safety of our
community by addressing the potential impacts of alcohol while operating
a motor vehicle.
The parties have determined that it is necessary
to formalize their participation in the Centre County DUI Checkpoint,
roving DUI patrols, and Cops in Shops Program by setting forth their
participation in a mutual aid agreement attached hereto as Exhibit
A.
The Board of Supervisors of the Township of
Patton hereby authorizes the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to
execute the mutual aid agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.