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The attached Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Hillsborough County (SBHC) and the Tampa Police Department (TPD) is for the installation of crime prevention and/or data collection information equipment on certain SBHC facilities and buildings. The crime prevention and data collection equipment would consist of acoustic sensors which would be utilized to locate and identify gunfire location. The location for such equipment will be negotiated between the SBHC and the TPD, with the SBHC having the final authority regarding such locations. Installation of such equipment will not interfere with the normal operations of School Board property and campuses. Use of this system would be another piece of critical intelligence that will aid the TPD with responses to illegal gunfire incidents.

The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be perpetual, with either party having the right to terminate with thirty (30) days written notice. The attached has been reviewed and approved by district general counsel as to form and sufficiency.


DATE:	Tuesday, December 5, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the Tampa Police Department and the School Board of Hillsborough County Regarding Installation of Shot Spotter Crime Prevention Equipment at Various Locations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The attached Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Hillsborough County (SBHC) and the Tampa Police Department (TPD) is for the installation of crime prevention and/or data collection information equipment on certain SBHC facilities and buildings. The crime prevention and data collection equipment would consist of acoustic sensors which would be utilized to locate and identify gunfire location. The location for such equipment will be negotiated between the SBHC and the TPD, with the SBHC having the final authority regarding such locations. Installation of such equipment will not interfere with the normal operations of School Board property and campuses. Use of this system would be another piece of critical intelligence that will aid the TPD with responses to illegal gunfire incidents. The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be perpetual, with either party having the right to terminate with thirty (30) days written notice. The attached has been reviewed and approved by district general counsel as to form and sufficiency.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)
Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Hillsborough County and the Tampa Police Department for installation and operation of Shot Spotter crime prevention equipment will have no financial impact to the School Board.
EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

Christopher Farkas		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Operating Officer (813) 272-4004		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20171205_824 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.04