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Agreement for Victim Advocate Services at Gainesville Police Department

Original title: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Gainesville for a Victim Advocate at the Gainesville Police Department

January 11, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement formalizes the partnership between the County and the City to fund or staff a victim advocate role, which directly impacts the availability of support services for crime victims interacting with the Gainesville Police Department.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Crime victims in Gainesville

They are the primary recipients of the services provided by the victim advocate.

Gainesville Police Department

The department will host the victim advocate position as part of their operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 11, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners is considering an with the City of Gainesville to provide a victim advocate position within the Gainesville Police Department.

Key Facts

The document is an interlocal agreement between the County and the City of Gainesville.
The agreement establishes a victim advocate position at the Gainesville Police Department.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item' for the Board of County Commissioners.
The file number for this administrative action is 22-0015.
The item was introduced on December 17, 2021.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an interlocal agreement?

It is a contract between two or more local government agencies to share resources, services, or responsibilities.

What will the victim advocate do?

The document specifies the position is for a victim advocate at the Gainesville Police Department, though specific duties are not detailed in this summary.

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Formalization of Victim Services

The use of an interlocal agreement suggests a shift toward shared funding or staffing models for victim support between the County and City.

City of Gainesville Board of County Commissioners

Connected Entities

organizationCity of Gainesville“Partner agency for the interlocal agreement.”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body considering the agreement.”Map →

organizationGainesville Police Department“The location where the victim advocate will be stationed.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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