HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.233 Original ContractSeptember 5, 1989
Mr. Bob Benoit, Field Services Manager
Department of Social and Health Services
1016 East First B5 -3
Port Angeles, Wa 98362
Re: Adult Protective Services /Law Enforcement Agreement
Dear Bob:
Enclosed is a copy of above referenced agreement that has been
signed by yourself and Mike Cleland, Chief of Police. The
original will be forwarded to the City Clerk for filing.
As we have discussed, the agreement has been modified to indicate
the parties intent to cooperate in meeting their respective
statutory responsibilities under Chapters 26.44 and 74.34 RCW.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in revising the
proposed agreement to make it more acceptable to the City.
Very't my yours,
Craig D nutson,
City Attorney
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Enclosure
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
140 WEST FRONT ST P 0 BOX 1150 PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON 98362
PHONE (206) 457 -0411
I. PURPOSE:
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES /LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
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AND
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
AGING AND ADULT FIELD SERVICES OFFICE
This agreement is made to set forth the system f r cooperative
investigations between ,f "A, ro %l of l yand Adult Pro-
tective Services. It is the intent of this agreement to provide
efficient and effective means for investigation of cases.
Additionally, it is the desire of the parties to this agreement
to promote the cooperative sharing of information and coordination
of services.
II. PROGRAM AUTHORITY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES:
A) STATE: (1) Chapter 74.34 RCW Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
(2) Chapter 26.44 RCW Abuse of Children, Adult
Dependent Person and Developmentally Delayed
Adults.
B) FEDERAL: (1) 42 U.S.C. 1397 To furnish services directed at
the goal of preventing or remedying neglect,
abuse or exploitation of adults unable to
protect their own interests.
III. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES POPULATION:
Adult Protective Services are provided to any vulnerable adult,
developmentally delayed adult or adult dependent person who is
being physically or sexually abused, financially exploited, neglec-
ted or abandoned. Provision of services include investigation, the
offer of supportive services and referral to other appropriate
agencies.
A) "Vulnerable adults" are persons sixty years of age or older who
have the functional, mental or physical inability to care for
himself or herself.
B) "Adult dependent persons" are individuals over the age of
eighteen years who have been found legally incompetent pur-
suant to Chapter 11.88 RCW, or found disabled to such a degree
pursuant to Chapter 11.88 RCW that such protection is indi-
cated.
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IV. PROCEDURE:
C) "Developmentally delayed adults" are persons defined as dis-
abled according to Chapter 71.20.016 RCW.
A) Reporting to the department (Adult Protective Services)
1) Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a vul-
nerable adult has suffered abuse, exploitation, neglect,
or abandonment, or is otherwise in need of protective
services may report such information toE.the.e department
(Adult Protective Services) J Aivgq e2 e.6 PeD4) LE' 1
shall make an immediate oral report of information to
the department and shall report such information in
writing to the department within ten calendar days of
receiving the information (Chapter 74.34.030 RCW).
2) Any law enforcement agency receiving a report of an inci-
dent of abuse or neglect involving an adult dependent or
developmentally disabled person shall report such inci-
dent, or cause a report to be made to the department
(Adult Protective Services). In emergency cases, the law
enforcement agency shall notify the department within 24
hours; in all other cases, 72 hours (Chapter 26.44.030
RCW).
B) Reporting to Local Law Enforcement
1) The department, upon receiving a report of an RCW, inci-
dent of abuse or neglect pursuant to Chapter 26.44 RCW,
involving an
adult dependent or developmentally dis-
abled person who has died or has had physical
injury or injuries inflicted upon him or her
other than by accidental means or who has been
subjected to sexual abuse, shall report such
incident to the proper law enforcement agency.
In emergency cases, notify the proper law en-
forcement agency with 24 hours after a report
is received by the department; in all other cases,
72 hours. If the department makes an oral report,
a written report shall also be made to the proper
law enforcement agency with five days there-
after (Chapter 26.44.030 RCW).
2) If there is reasonable eause to= believe :that a:crime has
been committed against a recipient of Adult Protective-
Services APS shall make a report to Pe> ,tic4.P,5 Patj.e' Fj��.
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V. AMENDENT:
The terms of this agreement may be changed upon mutual agreement of
all parties. Any party may withdraw from the agreement upon notifi-
cation to the other parties hereto.
VI. LOCAL ISSUES /CONCERNS
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