The Borough of Jim Thorpe 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.
This Agreement may include intergovernmental
cooperative activities with adjacent and nearby municipal governments
as part of a regional effort to interdict illegal drug activities.
The Borough of Jim Thorpe shall utilize the
service 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. § 8953.
The Borough of Jim Thorpe shall establish, pursuant
to the terms of the Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated
as a part of this chapter, appropriate procedures to comply with all relevant provisions
of the Agreement and relevant regulations, direction, and guidance
from the Office of Attorney General.
The term of the Agreement shall commence on
July 1, 1996 and may be terminated at any time upon 30 days written
notice.
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.
The Agreement shall be financed with the assistance
of funds supplied by the Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
The organizational structure 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.
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.
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.