HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 Approval of a Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Ocoee, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and other Participating Regional Agencies
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: January 6, 2026
Item #: 5
Contact Name: Vincent Ogburn Department Director: Vincent Ogburn
Contact Number: Ext. 3038 City Manager: Craig Shadrix
Subject: Approval of a Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of
Ocoee, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and other Participating Regional
Agencies, to form an Orlando Regional Operations Center Child Abduction Team. (Police
Chief Ogburn)
Background Summary:
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has developed a regional, multi-jurisdictional Abduction
Response Team (CART) to enhance the rapid and coordinated response to missing, endangered, or abducted
children. The initiative brings together trained personnel, investigative resources, equipment, and expertise
from multiple Central Florida law enforcement agencies. As outlined in the agreement, participating agencies
agree to mutually support one another, exchange information, and provide specialized assistance when
activated for CART operations.
CART participation strengthens operational readiness during high-risk incidents by establishing clear
procedures for requesting aid, supervisory authority, and jurisdiction. FDLE has developed regional, multi-
jurisdictional child boundaries, documentation requirements, evidence handling, and inter-agency
coordination. The agreement also clarifies liability, cost responsibilities, complaint procedures, and obligations
to partner agencies, ensuring a structured and accountable response model that aligns with FDLE statewide
standards. Each agency remains responsible for the acts and omissions of its personnel while participating in
CART activities. Agencies supply necessary personnel and resources without creating financial obligations for
other partners.
The Ocoee Police Department has historically collaborated with regional and state partners in cases involving
endangered children, and formal participation in CART will significantly enhance the Department’s ability to
leverage critical resources during time-sensitive investigations. Approval of this agreement ensures that
Ocoee officers can both request and provide specialized assistance during CART deployments, further
enhancing public safety for the residents of Ocoee. This agreement will be in effect until December 31, 2028.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission approve the Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement
between the Ocoee Police Department, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and participating regional
agencies for the formation and operation of the Orlando Regional Operations Center Child Abduction
Response Team (CART)?
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
Recommendations:
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commission approve the Voluntary Cooperation Mutual
Aid Agreement between the Ocoee Police Department, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and
participating regional agencies for the formation and operation of the Orlando Regional Operations Center
Child Abduction Response Team (CART).
Attachments:
1. Mutual Aid Agreement (CART)
Financial Impacts:
There is no financial impact associated with entering into this agreement. Each participating agency is
responsible for its own personnel, equipment, and operational expenses during CART activities.
Type of Item: Consent
PARTY'S ACCEPTANCE OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, VOLUNTARY
COOPERATION MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MEMBER AGENCIES OF THE ORLANDO
REGIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER CHILD ABDUCTION RESPONSE TEAM.
Pursuant to Section 23.1225(3), F.S., this agreement may be entered into by a chief executive
officer of the agency who is authorized to contractually bind the agency. By signing below, an
indication of such authorization is being made. Any signatory may add or attach to this signature
page any further evidence of authorization you wish to remain on file at FDLE along with this
signature page.
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For the Ocoee Police Department:
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Chief Vincent Ogburn
Chief of Police
Date of Execution