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CC - ACTION ITEM: Discussion and, if Desired, Provide the Chief of Police Direction on the Department's Mutual Aid Policy and the Department's Response to Mutual Aid Requests from Outside Law Enforcement Agencies.
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Meeting Date: July 9, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: Captain Luis Martinez/Police Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6391
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/08/2025)
Department Approval: Police Chief Jason Sims (07/07/2025) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council discuss and, if desired, provide the Chief of Police direction on the Mutual Aid policy and the Department's response to mutual aid requests from outside law enforcement agencies.
BACKGROUND
Mutual aid typically refers to agreements between law enforcement agencies to provide and receive assistance during emergencies, large-scale events, or situations requiring additional personnel or specialized resources. The Culver City Police Department is part of Mutual Aid Area A group, which includes the cities of Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood (LASD), and UCLA.
Mutual aid requests are typically planned events, and their primary purpose is to enhance operational efficiency, public safety, and resource sharing. Mutual aid allows agencies such as the Culver City Police Department (CCPD) to pool personnel, equipment, or expertise when one department lacks sufficient resources. This can be critical during natural disasters or major incidents such as mass shootings, civil unrest, or high-profile events such as presidential visits. Additionally, the use of mutual aid can assist agencies with limited financial resources by allowing them to access additional resources from neighboring partners. Moreover, in critical situations, local agencies can resp...
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