Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Police for Academy Facility Use
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement between the City of Olympia and Washington State Police (WSP) for academy facility use.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing an interagency agreement between the City of Olympia and Washington State Police for academy facility use.
Staff Contact:
Rich Allen, Police Chief, Olympia Police Department. 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
In emergency situations, officers often must make split-second decisions. Advanced driving courses teach officers how to assess risk, manage stress, and make better decisions while operating emergency vehicles in high-pressure scenarios with various driving hazards, such as traffic, road conditions, and inclement weather.
Proper emergency driving training can lead to long-term savings by reducing vehicle accidents and maintenance costs. Additionally, well-trained officers are less likely to cause accidents that result in expensive legal fees or settlements.
Since the City of Olympia does not own or operate an emergency operator vehicle drive course (EVOC), the Olympia Police Department (OPD) needs to contract with other agencies to use their training facility.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Academy has a nationally recognized 2.7-mile emergency operator vehicle drive course (EVOC) that meets OPD's training needs. As a result, OPD is interested in establishing an interlocal agreement for the use of their academy facility.
Climate Analysis:
Emergency operator training often involves driving emergency vehicles at high speeds, in various weather conditions, and in simulated emergency situations. This can lead to increased fuel consumption during training sessions, c...
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