CHAPTER: 004 | TITLE: Jurisdiction, Mutual Aid and Regional Services | |
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 30, 2014 | NO. PAGES: 6 | REVIEWED/REVISED: November 29, 2022 |
Sheriff of Monroe County | ||
MCSO possesses concurrent jurisdiction with the cities of Key West and Key Colony Beach. In addition, MCSO retains concurrent law enforcement jurisdiction in Monroe County with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco and the Florida National Guard.
There are also several Federal law enforcement agencies assigned to Monroe County. They include, but are not limited to, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Customs and Border Protection, United States Wildlife Service and the United States Coast Guard.
The Sheriff, as well as other local law enforcement agencies, have concurrent jurisdiction on all military property in Monroe County. As such:
The Navy will adopt the Domestic Abuse Preferred Arrest Policy for all military housing.
MCSO will, on the basis of the Navy's criminal investigation in which probable cause is shown, arrest for violations of Florida State Statute which occurred on military property.
Misdemeanor violations will be referred to the State Attorney's Office by complaint
affidavit.
Felony violations will be referred to MCSO by complaint affidavit. The responding deputy will make the arrest, complete all related paperwork and transport the prisoner.
In major cases, if requested, MCSO will assist Navy investigators in crime-scene processing, Homicide Team assistance, case preparation and court presentation.
If a 911 Emergency Call is received from any local location on military property requesting a deputy, one will respond with notification to Navy police.
Based on the statements of Navy police officers, deputies can issue criminal traffic citations (i.e., DUI, DWLS etc.) and take whatever action is prudent and appropriate.
The Sheriff, by law, is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in Monroe County with the full authority and responsibility to uphold the law and preserve the peace. In addition to the Sheriff’s constitutional office, several agencies have been created statutorily or by federal title to deal with specific law enforcement situations that will arise from time to time.
It is the purpose herein to identify those specific law enforcement situations, as best as possible, and to advise what agency should be contacted relevant to each situation.
appropriate enforcement action should the situation merit such action. The Sheriff's Office will respond to requests for assistance from the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco. In such events, the Deputy(s) responding will report to the highest ranking agent at the scene. Communications between the two agencies will be via inter-agency radio, telephone, or teletype.
Limitations: This plan only applies to unusual occurrences that require the commitment of resources beyond the on-duty shift.
Authorization
The Office member receiving a request for aid from the City of Key West Police Department in an unusual occurrence will inform the District I Commander of said request.
The District Commander will begin mobilization of office personnel as per the All Hazard Plan.
Notification will be made via the chain of command to the Sheriff.
All Hazard Plan Implementation: The appropriate plan will be instituted with the following exceptions:
The station commander will assume field command of all office personnel responding to the request for aid.
The District Commander will report to the KWPD's Officer in Charge and coordinate the direction of office personnel through the station commander as the situation requires.
Assuming Command
In the event the district commander feels that the office should assume command of the incident to protect the citizens of Monroe County residing in the City of Key West, such a request shall be directed to the Undersheriff.
The final decision to assume command of an incident lies with the Sheriff, who shall notify the Key West Police Chief of such a decision.
Office response plans will be initiated to the fullest extent.
Ordinance(s), the KCBPD must be contacted. This should be fully explained to the complainant. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit any deputy sheriff certified pursuant to the State Statute from taking appropriate action in any situation for which he/she is authorized within the City of Key Colony Beach. MCSO will respond to requests for law enforcement assistance from KCBPD. In such events, the deputy(s) responding will report to the highest ranking officer at the scene. Communications between the two agencies will be via inter-agency radio or telephone.
Limitations: This plan only applies to unusual occurrences that require the commitment of resources beyond the on-duty shift.
Authorization
The office member receiving a request for aid from the City of KCBPD in an unusual occurrence will inform the District 4 Commander of said request.
The District 4 Commander will begin mobilization of office personnel as per the All Hazard Plan.
Notification will be made via the chain of command to the Sheriff.
All Hazard Plan Implementation: The appropriate plan will be instituted with the following exceptions:
The station commander will assume field command of all office personnel responding to the request for aid.
The district commander will report to the City of Key Colony Beach Police Department's Office in Charge and coordinate the direction of MCSO personnel through the station commander as the situation requires.
Assuming Command
In the event the district commander feels that the office should assume command of the incident to protect the citizens of Monroe County residing in the City of Key Colony Beach, such a request shall be directed to the Undersheriff.
The final decision to assume command of an incident lies with the Sheriff, who shall notify the City of Key Colony Beach Police Chief of such a decision.
Office response plans will be initiated to the fullest extent.
In the event of a pending natural disaster such as a hurricane, continual weather and condition reports will be forwarded to the Sheriff by telephone, teletype or radio. It will then be the decision of the Sheriff and Director of Disaster Preparedness to contact the Governor's Office requesting the National Guard as well as other appropriate agencies.
In the event of a great law enforcement emergency, the Sheriff shall be continually informed of the situation by telephone, teletype or radio. It will then be the decision of the Sheriff to contact the Governor's Office requesting the National Guard, as well
as other appropriate agencies.
The purpose is to provide mutual aid and assistance in law enforcement situations involving crimes in progress, injuries, disasters or officers in need of assistance.
All Mutual Aid Agreements shall include, at a minimum, the following details:
The legal status of agencies and agency personnel responding to mutual aid requests
procedures for vesting provider agency personnel with the legal authority to act within the receiver agency’s jurisdiction
procedures for requesting mutual aid
identity of those persons authorized to request mutual aid
identity of persons to whom outside personnel are to report
procedures for maintaining radio communication with outside personnel
expenditures, if any, which should be borne by the receiver agency to compensate for the use of the provider agency’s resources
procedures for review and revision of the agreement
any other requirement per Florida Statutes
All Mutual Aid Agreements shall be maintained and available through MCSO’s legal division.
Regional Services
Statewide Radio Frequency: MCSO utilizes the authorized statewide general radio frequency on all radios. This statewide radio frequency is a specifically designated communication network for general law enforcement inter-jurisdictional communication.
Statewide Fingerprint Records System: FDLE is responsible for the statewide centralized fingerprint system. MCSO fingerprints all persons arrested by any law enforcement agency and forwards the fingerprint cards to FDLE. Also, fingerprints of suspects and unidentified deceased or alive individuals are forwarded FDLE for possible identification.
Statewide Criminal Information System: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office participates in the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC). This computerized system allows MCSO to enter or inquire about stolen property, missing or wanted persons and vehicle information.
Statewide Uniform Crime Reporting System: MCSO participates in the Florida Uniform Crime Reporting System managed by FDLE. Criminal information is forwarded monthly, and an annual report is returned depicting crime rates and yearly comparisons.