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AGENDA ITEM: Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills,
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:11 AM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2024-4739 _ 24-101
Motion to adopt the attached suggested resolution.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Interlocal Agreement Penny Luebs
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
It is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol
services. For several years the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has contracted with the City of
Pontiac to provide law enforcement services to the community.
The current agreement for Law Enforcement Services ends on December 31, 2024.
Due to the change in position classifications, one marked vehicle needs to be added to the county
fleet to satisfy the requirements of a School Resource Officer – Marked Vehicle position.
POLICY ANALYSIS
The City of Rochester Hills will contract with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for one (1) Captain,
two (2) Lieutenants, six (6) Patrol Sergeants, two (2) Detective Sergeants, two (2) Deputy II (no fills
with no vehicle), forty (40) Deputy II (no fill with a shared vehicle), four (4) School Resource
Officers), eight (8) Detectives, one (1) Sheriff Aminidstrative Specalist, and one (1) Financial
Services Tech 1.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No
Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.821.3065 or winterb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Gaia Piir, Fiscal Officer
Chris Wundrach
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 12/12/2024
David Woodward, Board of Commissioners Approved - 12/12/2024
Walt Herzig, Executive's Office Approved - 12/13/2024
Lisa Brown, Clerk/Register of Deeds Final Approval - 12/16/2024
AGENDA DEADLINE: 12/12/2024 7:00 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2025-2027 LES Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills Rev 12.6.24
2. 2025-2027 SRO Addendum, Avondale School District - Rochester Hills
3. 2025-2027 SRO Addendum, Rochester Community Schools - Rochester Hills
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2024-12-03 Public Health and Safety - Recommend to Board
2024-12-12 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Penny Luebs
Seconded by: Commissioner Gwen Markham
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson,
William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault,
Linnie Taylor (11)
No: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert (5)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Gingell, Kristen Nelson, Ajay Raman (3)
Passed
December 12, 2024
RESOLUTION #2024-4739 _ 24-101
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
Sheriff’s Office - Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Rochester
Hills, January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
Chair and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills has expressed an interest in entering into a new, three (3)
year, law enforcement service agreement; and
WHEREAS the position classifications changed to accurately capture costs of positions and vehicles,
one (1) marked vehicle needs to be added to the county fleet to satisfy the requirements of a School
Resource Officer – Marked Vehicle.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that upon receipt of a final, executed Oakland County
Sheriff’s Office 2025-2027 Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the City of Rochester Hills,
accompanied by a certified copy of the resolution of the Township Board accepting the Agreement,
and upon the further acceptance of the above Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and entering into this
Agreement on behalf of the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall maintain a file for the above
Agreement, and upon receipt of a final, executed copy of the above Agreement, together with a
certified copy of that community’s governing body resolution approving the same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) marked patrol vehicle with mobile radio, MDC, and Video
Camera be added to the County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including the continuation of positions,
be contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners directs Management and Budget to
amend FY 2025 - 2027 budgets to reflect Exhibit A in the attached agreement.
Chair, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Penny Luebs.
Date: December 12, 2024
David Woodward, Commissioner
Date: December 13, 2024
Walt Herzig, Chief Deputy County Executive
Date: December 16, 2024
Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2024-12-03 Public Health and Safety - Recommend to Board
2024-12-12 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by Commissioner Penny Luebs seconded by Commissioner Gwen Markham to adopt items
16b through 16m the attached Interlocal Agreement: Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement
with the City of Rochester Hills, January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027.
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson,
William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault,
Linnie Taylor (11)
No: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert (5)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Gingell, Kristen Nelson, Ajay Raman (3)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2025-2027 LES Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills Rev 12.6.24
2. 2025-2027 SRO Addendum, Avondale School District - Rochester Hills
3. 2025-2027 SRO Addendum, Rochester Community Schools - Rochester Hills
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on
December 12, 2024, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at
Pontiac, Michigan on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk / Register of Deeds
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OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2025-2027 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Rochester Hills, a constitutional and
municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Michigan, located within Oakland
County, whose address is 1000 Rochester Hills Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48309 ("Public Body"),
the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a constitutional and municipal corporation and political subdivision of
the State of Michigan, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341
("County"), and the OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, a Michigan constitutional officer, whose
address is 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341, Bldg. #38 East ("Sheriff").
INTRODUCTION
Whereas, the Public Body is authorized to provide Law Enforcement Services within the Public Body;
and
Whereas, the OCSO is authorized to provide Law Enforcement Services within Oakland County, but
absent an agreement such as this, has only a limited responsibility to provide Law Enforcement
Services within the Public Body; and
Whereas, the OCSO and the Public Body may enter into an agreement where the OCSO would provide
additional Law Enforcement Services and ancillary services within the Public Body; and
Whereas, the Public Body desires to contract with the OCSO for such additional Law Enforcement
Services; and
Whereas, the OCSO is agreeable to providing additional Law Enforcement Services within the Public
Body under the terms and conditions of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the mutual promises, representations,
and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Definitions. The following words, when printed with the first letter capitalized, shall be defined
and interpreted as follows, whether used in the singular or plural, nominative or possessive case,
and with or without quotation marks:
1.1 “Agreement Documents” means the following documents, which are included and
incorporated into this Agreement:
1.1.1 Exhibit A: Sheriff’s Deputies and County Agents contracted for and to be
assigned to the Public Body
1.1.2 Exhibit B: Holiday Pay
1.1.3 Exhibit C: Hourly Rates
1.1.4 Exhibit D: Request for Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
1.1.5 SRO Addendum: Addendum Agreement between the Public Body, School,
and OCSO if the Public Body is contracting with the OCSO for any School
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Resource Officer(s). This Addendum applies and becomes effective if signed
by all Parties.
1.2 "Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (‘OCSO’)" means the County and the Sheriff jointly.
1.3 “Claims” means any alleged losses, claims, complaints, demands for relief or damages,
suits, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, deficiencies, liability, penalties, litigation,
costs, and/or expenses of any kind which are imposed upon, incurred by, or asserted against
a Party.
1.4 "County Agent" means any and all County officials elected or appointed to a County
office, and any and all County employees, managers, departments, divisions, volunteers,
representatives, and agents. County Agent also includes any person who was a County
Agent anytime during the term of this Agreement but, for any reason, is no longer
employed, appointed, or elected and in that capacity.
1.5 "Public Body Agent" means any and all Public Body officials elected or appointed to a
Public Body office, and any and all Public Body employees, managers, departments,
divisions, volunteers, representatives, and agents. Public Body Agent also includes any
person who was a Public Body Agent anytime during the term of this Agreement but, for
any reason, is no longer employed, appointed, or elected in that capacity.
1.6 "Public Body Liaison" means the chief elected official of the Public Body (i.e., City
Mayor or Township Supervisor) or such other individual as designated in writing by the
Public Body Liaison to act in this capacity for all purposes under this Agreement.
1.7 "OCSO Liaison" means the Sheriff’s Deputy who is designated by the Sheriff to maintain
all lines of communication with the Public Body Liaison. The OCSO Liaison will
generally be the commanding officer of the Sheriff’s Deputies contracted for and assigned
to provide Law Enforcement Services under this Agreement.
1.8 "Law Enforcement Services" means the prevention and detection of crime and the
enforcement of the general criminal and traffic laws of the State of Michigan, as provided
for by state statutes and Public Body ordinances, and will also include providing road
patrol, criminal apprehension, the necessary supervision of Sheriff’s Deputies, responding
to matters concerning public safety, a breach of the peace and traffic crashes, and any and
all other governmental law enforcement functions that are authorized by law, as limited by
and to the extent of the numbers and ranks of Sheriff’s Deputies contracted for and assigned
to provide Law Enforcement Services under this Agreement. Law Enforcement Services
does not include any activity not authorized by law. Law Enforcement Services also does
not include the services of any OCSO specialized unit or division such as its Marine Safety
Unit and Investigative and Forensic Services Division, which the OCSO uses to provide
services on a County-wide basis, unless expressly stated to the contrary herein.
Nevertheless, the OCSO will continue to provide the services of its specialized units and
divisions at no additional charge to the Public Body, to the same extent that the OCSO
continues to provide these services at no additional charge to all other communities within
Oakland County.
1.9 “School Resource Officer” or “SRO” means a Sheriff’s Deputy who is designated to
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perform Law Enforcement Services primarily on a school’s premises.
1.10 "Sheriff’s Deputy" means any Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Deputy II,
Detective, School Resource Officer, or any other person of any rank, classification, or title
who, pursuant to state law, is a sworn deputy of the Sheriff.
2. Law Enforcement Services in Accordance with Exhibit A. The Sheriff will assign Sheriff’s
Deputies in the numbers and ranks shown in Exhibit A to provide Law Enforcement Services
within Public Body’s corporate limits, including all private roads.
3. No Warranty, Promise, or Guarantee. The Sheriff will make every reasonable effort to provide
Law Enforcement Services to Public Body, following generally accepted standards for police
protection, with the levels of staff provided for in Exhibit A. However, this Agreement shall not
be interpreted to include any warranty, promise, or guarantee, either express or implied, direct or
indirect, or of any kind whatsoever in favor of the Public Body or any other person that the OCSO's
provision of Law Enforcement Services under this Agreement will result in any specific reduction
or prevention of criminal activity within the Public Body or any other performance-based outcome.
4. Sole Purpose of Agreement. The sole and exclusive purpose of this Agreement is for the OCSO
to provide Law Enforcement Services and other ancillary services in and for the Public Body with
the levels of staff provided for in Exhibit A. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this
Agreement, this Agreement does not create any specific, direct or indirect obligation, duty,
promise, benefit, or special right to the OCSO's Law Enforcement Services in favor of or to the
benefit of any particular person beyond that of the OCSO's or any Sheriff’s Deputy’s law
enforcement duty, as established under existing law, to the general public. OCSO and its Agents,
including any Sheriff’s deputy, are not obligated under this Agreement in any way to undertake
any special activity or duty on behalf of the Public Body or provide any particular or specific
service or benefit for the Public Body or its Agents. For the avoidance of doubt, the OCSO has no
obligation to perform administrative inspections (ex. marihuana facility inspections) that are
unrelated to an active criminal or civil infraction investigation.
5. Mutual Aid. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, the Sheriff’s Deputies
contracted for and assigned to provide Law Enforcement Services under this Agreement will work,
during those hours that the Public Body is being charged, only on Public Body-related Law
Enforcement Services. However, any of these Sheriff’s Deputies may be absent from the Public
Body, at the Public Body’s expense, to provide Mutual Aid. “Mutual Aid” means when a Sheriff’s
Deputy is temporarily called to the aid of another community due to an emergency or other
exceptional circumstance, or because a Sheriff’s Deputy possesses a special skill or qualification
temporarily needed in another community.
6. Sheriff’s Deputy’s Hours. Unless otherwise stated herein, each Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to
provide Law Enforcement Services under this Agreement will provide eighty (80) hours of Law
Enforcement Services for the Public Body during a biweekly period.
6.1 Times Spent Outside Public Body Included in Hours Charged. Except as otherwise
provided herein, the below time periods (paragraphs 6.1.1 through 6.1.6) spent outside the
Public Body’s corporate limits will be included in and counted toward the eighty (80) hours of
Law Enforcement Services for the biweekly period that it occurred.
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6.1.1 Travel time, on a daily basis, to or from the OCSO in Pontiac, Michigan, at the
beginning or end of any shift by any Sheriff’s Deputy, if that Sheriff’s Deputy’s shift
begins or ends in Pontiac;
6.1.2 Attendance (not to exceed an average of 100 hours per Sheriff’s Deputy per calendar
year) at any OCSO authorized or required training session, function, or meeting;
6.1.3 Provision of any Mutual Aid;
6.1.4 Appearance in any court or at any meeting with any other law enforcement agency in
connection with any prosecution or court appearance related to the Law Enforcement
Services provided under this Agreement;
6.1.5 Performance of any Public Body-related Law Enforcement Services that takes any
Deputy outside the Public Body’s corporate limits (e.g., transporting and booking an
arrestee at the Oakland County Jail, transporting a person for medical attention,
investigating a crime, etc.); and
6.1.6 Any approved period of annual leave, sick leave, holiday leave, personal leave or any
other approved, paid leave (except any paid disciplinary leave, worker’s compensation,
and/or long-term disability leave extending beyond a period of five (5) working days)
granted to any Sheriff’s Deputy in accordance with applicable OCSO policies,
procedures, and/or employment contracts.
6.2 If a position is labeled as “w/fill” (with fill) in the exhibits, the OCSO will, at no additional
cost to the Public Body, provide a substitute person for that position (i.e., a “fill-in”) to
provide services to the Public Body whenever a contracted position “w/fill” is absent from
the Public Body during any 80 hour biweekly period for only the reasons specified in
paragraph 6.1.6 above. For the avoidance of doubt, the OCSO has no obligation to provide
a substitute person to the Public Body whenever a “w/fill” position is absent from the
Public Body during any 80 hour biweekly period for any of the reasons or circumstances
provided in paragraphs 6.1.1 through 6.1.5.
6.3 If a position is labeled as “no fill” or is not labeled as “w/fill” in the exhibits, the OCSO has
no obligation to provide a substitute person to the Public Body whenever that position is
absent from the Public Body during any 80 hour biweekly period for any of the reasons or
circumstances provided in paragraphs 6.1.1 through 6.1.6 above.
7. Shift Assignments. Except as provided in the SRO Addendum (if applicable) and subject to the
Sheriff’s right to consolidate the assigned shifts of Sheriff’s Deputies to concentrate Law
Enforcement Services to meet particular priorities or needs, the Sheriff will assign shifts to
Sheriff’s Deputies/County Agents contracted for under this Agreement to provide the broadest
possible coverage of Law Enforcement Services and ancillary services to the Public Body.
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8. OCSO Records. All OCSO policies, procedures, employment contracts, etc. that may be
applicable to this Agreement will be made available by the Sheriff for inspection by the Public
Body Liaison at the OCSO, by appointment during OCSO’s regular business hours.
9. Overtime. Subject to the Sheriff’s sole discretion and judgment as to the county-wide prioritization
of resources and law enforcement needs, additional services beyond the 80 hours per biweekly
period for each Sheriff’s Deputy and County Agent contracted for under this Agreement, as
provided for in Exhibit A, may be made available by the Sheriff to the Public Body on an overtime
basis.
9.1 When Public Body Approval Needed. Except for overtime incurred due to late calls,
report writing, court appearances, emergencies (including, but not limited to, unanticipated
and last-minute position fill-in scheduling decisions), or holiday pay overtime as shown in
Exhibit B, all other overtime charges incurred by any Sheriff’s Deputy and/or County
Agent contracted for under this Agreement, which are charged to the Public Body, shall be
approved, in advance, in writing, by the Public Body Liaison.
9.2 Invoice for Overtime. Overtime charges at the “Overtime Hourly Rates” shown in Exhibit
C will be invoiced to the Public Body and paid at the yearly rate in which they were
performed by County. Overtime charges will be in addition to any amounts otherwise due
and owing under the terms of this Agreement. However, in the unlikely event that the
OCSO is able to provide additional Law Enforcement Services beyond the 80 hours per
biweekly period, as requested by the Public Body, without the OCSO actually incurring
any direct or indirect obligation to pay any overtime premium to any Sheriff’s Deputy as a
result, then those additional hours of Law Enforcement Services that the OCSO does not
incur any overtime obligation will be calculated and invoiced in accordance with regular
OCSO rates.
9.3 Holiday Pay. All holiday pay charges to the Public Body will be calculated and invoiced
in accordance with Exhibit B.
10. No Assignment/Delegation/Subcontract. The Public Body shall not assign, delegate, subcontract,
or otherwise, transfer, promise, commit, or lend any of the OCSO's or Sheriff’s Deputy’s services,
duties, or obligations under this Agreement to any other public or private person, corporation,
entity, or organization of any kind unless and to the extent permitted in the SRO Addendum, if
applicable, or if it is expressly authorized in writing by the OCSO.
11. Additional Law Enforcement Services. If the Public Body perceives the need for any additional
Law Enforcement Services beyond those contracted for in Exhibit A, the Public Body will address
such concerns for additional Law Enforcement Services to the Sheriff by completing and
submitting to the Sheriff a REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES form included in this Agreement as Exhibit D. If the Public Body purchases or
otherwise obtains a special event insurance policy or other similar insurance policy for the special
event described in the form in Exhibit D, that is completed and submitted to the Sheriff, the County
of Oakland and OCSO, including County Agents, shall be named as additional insureds on the
insurance policy.
12. Public Body’s Payment Obligations. The Public Body will pay the OCSO for all services
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provided pursuant to this Agreement at the Sheriff’s Deputies’ and County Agents’ annual rates
set by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shown in Exhibit A. The Public Body
further agrees to reimburse the OCSO for any and all additional hours of work, overtime, and
holiday pay costs incurred by the OCSO in providing services to the Public Body under the terms
of this Agreement.
12.1 Rate Increase for Year 2027. The rates for the years 2025 and 2026 are provided in the
Exhibits. For year 2027, the rates shall increase from the year 2026 rates by six percent
(6%) plus the Consumer Price Index as published by the Michigan State Tax Commission
in year 2025 pursuant to Oakland County Board of Commissioners Resolution #2024-
4635.
12.2 Invoice. For every month during which any services are provided to the Public Body under
the terms of this Agreement, the OCSO will prepare and send to the Public Body an
invoice that sets forth the amount due for each Sheriff’s Deputy’s hours of Law
Enforcement Services and County Agent’s hours provided during that period, plus any
charges for any additional hours of work, overtime, and holiday pay, as provided for
herein, during that billing period. All overtime charges and additional/supplemental Law
Enforcement Services will be itemized and designated for the reason(s) incurred. The
Public Body agrees to pay to the County the full amount due on any such invoice within
30 days of the invoice date.
12.3 Option for Evenly Distributed Payments. Public Body may pay the total cost of the
Agreement evenly (equal payments) over the term of this Agreement pursuant to Oakland
County Board of Commissioners Resolution #2024-4635. If Public Body wants to exercise
this payment option, it must make arrangements with the County’s Fiscal Services
Division.
13. Failure to Pay. If the Public Body, for any reason, fails to pay the County any monies due under
this Agreement, the following remedies shall be available to the County on an ongoing basis:
13.1 Setoff or Retention of Municipal Funds. The Public Body agrees that, unless expressly
prohibited by law, the County or the County Treasurer, at their sole option, shall be entitled
to offset or retain the amount due from any other Public Body funds that are in the
County’s possession for any reason. Funds include but are not limited to the Delinquent
Tax Revolving Fund (“DTRF”). Any setoff or retention of funds by the County shall be
deemed a voluntary assignment of the amount due by the Public Body to the County. The
Public Body waives any Claims against the County or County Agents for any acts related
to the County’s offsetting or retaining such amounts. This subsection shall not limit the
Public Body’s legal right to dispute whether the underlying amount retained by the County
was actually due and owing under this Agreement.
13.2 Interest Charges. If the County chooses not to exercise its right to setoff or if any setoff
is insufficient to fully pay the County any amounts due and owing the County under this
Agreement, the County shall have the right to charge up to the then-maximum legal
interest on any unpaid amount. Interest charges shall be in addition to any other amounts
due to the County under this Agreement. Interest charges shall be calculated using the
daily unpaid balance method and accumulate until all outstanding amounts and
accumulated interest are fully paid.
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13.3 Other Rights/Remedies. The County may pursue or exercise any and all other legal
rights or remedies against the Public Body to secure reimbursement of any overdue
amounts.
13.4 Costs and Expenses for Securing Payment. If the County pursues any legal action in
any court to secure payment, the Public Body agrees to pay all costs and expenses,
including attorney’s fees and court costs incurred by the County in the collection of any
amount owed by the Public Body.
14. Independent Contractor Status. Neither the OCSO nor any Sheriff’s Deputy or County Agent,
by virtue of this Agreement or otherwise, shall be considered or claimed to be an employee of the
Public Body. At all times and for all purposes under the terms of this Agreement, the OCSO's
legal status and relationship to the Public Body shall be that of an independent contractor. The
Public Body also agrees that in any writing or any other communication prepared by, for, or at the
direction of the Public Body, the Public Body shall not state, suggest, or imply that any
employment status or employment relationship exists between any Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent
and the Public Body.
15. OCSO is Sole and Exclusive Employer of Sheriff’s Deputies. The Public Body and the OCSO
agree and warrant that, at all times and for all purposes relevant to this Agreement, the OCSO shall
remain the sole and exclusive employer of all Sheriff’s Deputies and County Agents.
16. Terms and Conditions of Employment for Sheriff’s Deputies. This Agreement does not create,
change, modify, supplement, supersede, or otherwise affect or control, the terms or conditions of
employment of any Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent with the OCSO, any applicable OCSO
employment or union contract, and any OCSO rules, regulations, hours of work, shift assignments,
orders, policies, procedures, directives, ethical guidelines, etc., which shall, solely and exclusively,
govern and control the employment relationship between the OCSO and any Sheriff’s
Deputy/County Agent and the conduct and actions of any Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent.
16.1 Examples. To illustrate, but not otherwise limit, this Agreement does not in any way
limit, modify, control, or otherwise affect:
16.1.1 The complete and unilateral discretion of the Sheriff to either continue or
revoke the deputization of any Sheriff’s Deputy or any other person who, in
the Sheriff’s sole judgment, he does not believe is qualified or otherwise fit to
be a Sheriff’s Deputy.
16.1.2 The OCSO's sole and exclusive right, obligation, responsibility, and discretion
to employ, compensate, assign, reassign, transfer, promote, reclassify,
discipline, demote, layoff, furlough, or discharge any Sheriff’s Deputy/County
Agent or pay any and all Sheriff’s Deputy’s/County Agent’s wages, salaries,
allowances, reimbursements, compensation, fringe benefits, or otherwise
decide any and all such terms and conditions of employment and make any and
all employment decisions that affect, in any way, the employment of any
Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent with the OCSO, subject only to its collective
bargaining agreements.
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16.1.3 The Sheriff’s sole and exclusive right, obligation, and responsibility to
determine, establish, modify, or implement any and all operational policies,
procedures, orders, rules, regulations, ethical guidelines, and any other
judgment, policy or directive that, in any way, governs or controls any activity
of any Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent, any necessary Sheriff’s
Deputy’s/County Agent’s training standards or proficiencies, any level or
amount of required supervision, any standards of performance, any sequence
or manner of performance, and any level of experience, training, or education
required for any Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent performing any OCSO duty
or obligation under the terms of this Agreement.
17. No Public Body Control of Sheriff’s Deputies. Neither the Public Body nor any Public Body
Agents shall provide, furnish, or assign any Sheriff’s Deputy or County Agent with any job
instructions, job descriptions, job specifications, or job duties, or in any manner attempt to control,
supervise, train, or direct any Sheriff’s Deputy or County Agent in the performance of any Law
Enforcement Services or other services under the terms of this Agreement. Except as expressly
provided for under the terms of this Agreement, no Sheriff’s Deputy or County Agent, while acting
under the terms of this Agreement, shall perform any services directly or otherwise be available to
perform any other work or assignments for the Public Body or Public Body Agents, and no
Sheriff’s Deputy or County Agent shall be otherwise employed or utilized in any manner by the
Public Body.
18. Sheriff’s Deputies Paid by OCSO. The OCSO shall remain solely and exclusively responsible
for the payment of all Sheriff’s Deputies’ and County Agents’ wages, compensation, overtime
wages, expenses, fringe benefits, pension or retirement benefits, travel expenses, mileage
allowances, training expenses, transportation costs, and/or other allowances or reimbursements of
any kind, including, but not limited to, workers' disability compensation, unemployment
compensation, Social Security Act protection(s) and benefits, any employment taxes, and/or any
other statutory or contractual right or benefit based, in any way, upon any Sheriff’s Deputy’s or
County Agents’ status as an employee of the OCSO.
19. Sheriff’s Deputies Shall Not Be Paid by Public Body. Except as expressly provided otherwise
in this Agreement, the Public Body shall not grant, give, allow, pay, reimburse, compensate, or
otherwise provide any wages, fringe benefits, privileges, gifts, equipment, automobiles, personal
property, supplies, benefits, or any other thing of value, either directly or indirectly, to any
individual Sheriff’s Deputy or County Agent. Any consideration, monetary or otherwise, paid
directly to the County, and any personal property, automobiles, or any portable equipment (e.g.,
mobile telephones, computers, laptops, tablets, etc.) supplied, provided, or leased directly to the
County shall not, for any purpose of this Agreement, be interpreted as being provided by the Public
Body, either directly or indirectly, to any individual Sheriff’s Deputy or County Agent.
20. Sheriff’s Deputies’ Expenses Paid by OCSO. Except as expressly provided otherwise in this
Agreement, the OCSO is solely and exclusively responsible for providing Sheriff’s Deputies and
County Agents with all tools, automobiles, radios, communications equipment (including mobile
telephones), firearms, and any and all other equipment that the OCSO, in its sole judgment, deems
required or beneficial for the completion of any OCSO's duty under the terms of this Agreement.
The OCSO shall also be solely and exclusively responsible for any and all Sheriff’s Deputy’s and
County Agent’s professional expenses, licenses, uniform or equipment costs, insurance, supplies,
etc.
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20.1 Exception for Papers Bearing Public Body’s Name. Any stationery, notices, forms,
Public Body ordinance appearance tickets, and other papers that are required to bear the
name of the Public Body will be supplied to the OCSO by the Public Body at the Public
Body’s sole cost and expense.
20.2 Public Body’s Request for Special Equipment. In the event that the Public Body wants
any special or additional personal property or equipment to be provided, at Public Body
expense or otherwise, to any Sheriff’s Deputy or County Agent assigned to the Public
Body, the Public Body shall direct such requests to the OCSO, which shall solely decide
whether such personal property or special equipment shall be provided. Except as
expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, any and all such equipment to be
provided by the Public Body shall be provided directly and exclusively to the OCSO
pursuant to a separate, written lease agreement between the Public Body and the County.
No personal property, supplies, or other equipment, nor the use thereof, shall be provided
or made available by the Public Body directly to any Sheriff’s Deputy or County Agent,
except through a written lease as provided for in this subsection.
21. Public Body Substation. The Public Body may, in its discretion and in such locations and
circumstances as it decides, provide suitable office space, office equipment, all required office
utilities, and related supplies and facilities (e.g., desks, chairs, copying machines, fax machines,
typewriters, permanently installed telephones, lockers, locker room facilities, uniform changing
areas, etc.) in Public Body-owned or leased buildings to the OCSO for use by Sheriff’s
Deputies/County Agents assigned to the Public Body, which shall be referred to as a “Public Body
Substation.” The OCSO may provide or supplement any existing desks, chairs, copying machines,
fax machines, etc. located in the Public Body Substation with OCSO personal property and
equipment.
21.1 Benefit to Public Body. The Public Body acknowledges that it benefits from providing a
Public Body Substation because it would give its residents a specific location within the Public
Body to report criminal activity and seek Law Enforcement Services, and it would minimize
the amount of time that Sheriff’s Deputies would spend outside the Public Body because,
without a substation, the Sheriff’s Deputies will begin and end their Law Enforcement
Services work shifts at the main OCSO law enforcement complex in Pontiac, MI instead of
within the Public Body.
21.2 Mutual Agreement Required for Provision and Use of Public Body Substation. The
Public Body’s provision of any Public Body Substation and the use of any Public Body
Substation by the OCSO will be by mutual agreement and consent of the Parties. Under no
circumstances will the Public Body be obligated under the terms of this Agreement to provide
any Public Body Substation, nor shall the OCSO be obligated to use any such Public Body
Substation if offered. If the Public Body decides that it will offer to provide the OCSO with
a Public Body Substation, and the OCSO agrees to use such facilities, the following terms and
conditions shall apply:
21.2.1 Revocable, Nonexclusive License. Use of the Public Body Substation shall be deemed
to be a Public Body grant of a revocable, nonexclusive license over that portion of such
Public Body premises for use by the OCSO for providing services under this
Agreement.
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21.2.2 Maintenance and Utilities. The Public Body will be responsible for maintenance of
the premises, which includes: any necessary repairs, improvements, installation and
maintenance of all necessary security locks, devices and fire safety devices and safety
precautions, reconstruction, custodial services, including rubbish and trash removal,
and also includes the provision of utilities required to operate the facility for the
purposes of this license, including, but not limited to, heat, air conditioning, power, and
water (but excluding any monthly telephone charges for any permanently installed
Public Body Substation telephones), at no cost to the OCSO.
21.2.3 Duration of License. Use of any Public Body Substation license shall end upon the
termination or expiration of this Agreement as provided herein. Any Substation
License shall also be terminable, at any time and for any reason, by the Public Body,
the County, or the Sheriff.
21.2.4 Waiver of Subrogation. Sheriff’s Deputies will use due care in their use of any Public
Body Substation. The Public Body agrees that the Public Body and the Public Body’s
insurance carrier will waive all rights of subrogation against the County for any loss or
damage to the Public Body Substation premises or property which is owned or insured
by the Public Body. The Public Body will provide the County with a certificate of
insurance that contains the following language: “The Public Body and the Insurance
Carrier named herein agree to waive all rights of subrogation against Oakland County
for any loss or damage to premises or property owned by or insured by the Public
Body.” The Public Body will provide this Certificate of Insurance to: Attn. Sheriff
Fiscal Officer, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, County Service Center, Bldg. #38
East, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341-1044, by the effective date of
this Agreement. All certificates of insurance are subject to approval by the Oakland
County Office of Risk Management.
22. No Transfer, Delegation, or Assignment of Public Body’s Duties. Except as expressly provided
for in this Agreement, this Agreement does not, and is not intended to, transfer, delegate, or assign
to the County, the Sheriff, any Sheriff’s Deputy, or any County Agent any civil or legal
responsibility, obligation, duty of care, or liability associated with any governmental function
delegated or entrusted to the Public Body under existing law.
23. Communications With Public Body Liaison. The Public Body Liaison may contact the OCSO
Liaison to request, advise, or otherwise make the OCSO aware of any particular law enforcement
needs and services within the Public Body, or to provide other relevant information. The Public
Body Liaison may also bring to the Sheriff’s attention any concerns that the Public Body may have
regarding the assignment of any Sheriff Deputy/County Agent to the Public Body. The Sheriff
shall provide the Public Body Liaison an opportunity to interview and meet any command officers
before they are assigned to the Public Body. However, the Sheriff’s decision on the assignment of
any Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent shall be final. The OCSO Liaison will keep the Public Body
Liaison reasonably informed regarding Public Body-related Law Enforcement Services, unless
such communication would interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation or prosecution, and
advise the Public Body Liaison, as soon as practicable, of any changes in any Sheriff’s
Deputy/County Agent contracted for and assigned to perform Law Enforcement Services or other
services under the terms of this Agreement.
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24. Allegations of Improper Conduct of Sheriff’s Deputy. If the Public Body learns of any act or
allegation involving any Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent that is contrary to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, or any other questionable or improper acts or omissions, the Public Body will
promptly notify and provide the Sheriff with any and all information that it has regarding the
matter. The Public Body will also promptly deliver to the Sheriff written notice and copies of any
complaint, charge, or any other allegation of wrongdoing, whether civil or criminal in nature, that
the Public Body becomes aware of regarding any Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent. The Public Body
agrees to cooperate with the OCSO in any investigation conducted by the Sheriff into the character
and fitness of any Sheriff’s Deputy/County Agent.
25. Responsibility of Claims. Except for the Public Body’s insurance obligations set forth in this
Agreement, liability for acts or omissions of a Party remain with that Party and will not be
transferred, assigned, or assumed by the other Party. Each Party will be responsible for its own
acts or omissions and the acts or omissions of its employees or agents. OCSO shall not be
responsible under any circumstance for the acts or omissions of the Public Body or Public Body
Agents. Public Body shall have no right against OCSO for indemnification, contribution,
subrogation, or any other right to be reimbursed by OCSO for any claim that arises out of the
services performed under this Agreement. For any claims that may arise from the performance of
this Agreement, each Party shall seek its own legal representation and bear the costs associated
with such representation, including any attorney fees.
26. Reservation of Rights. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to, impair, divest, delegate,
or contravene any constitutional, statutory, or other legal right, privilege, power, obligation, duty
or immunity of the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of
governmental immunity for any Party. The OCSO reserves to itself any rights and obligations
relating to the provision of Law Enforcement Services and any ancillary services. This Agreement
does not, and is not intended to, diminish, delegate, divest, impair, or contravene any constitutional,
statutory, or other legal right, privilege, power, obligation, duty, capacity, immunity, or character
of office of the Sheriff, the County, the Sheriff’s Deputies, or County Agents. Further, this
Agreement does not, and is not intended to, create, grant, modify, or supersede in any manner, any
right, privilege, benefit, or any other term or condition of employment, of any kind or nature
whatsoever, for any County Agent, Sheriff’s Deputy or any Sheriff’s Deputy’s agent,
representative, or union.
27. Term. Subject to Section 29 (Resolutions Required), this Agreement will become effective at
12:00:00 A.M., January 1, 2025, and shall remain in effect until it expires without any further act
or notice, at 11:59:59 P.M. on December 31, 2027. Upon the expiration of this Agreement, all
further obligations of the OCSO to provide services to the Public Body under the terms of this
Agreement shall end.
28. Termination. Any Party may terminate this Agreement before its expiration by providing written
notice to all other Parties at least ninety (90) days prior to the proposed termination date, which
must be clearly stated in the written notice. Upon the termination of this Agreement, all further
obligations of the OCSO to provide services to the Public Body under the terms of this Agreement
shall end. In the event that the Public Body terminates this Agreement or elects not to enter into a
subsequent agreement because it decides to establish its own police department, the Public Body
will consider for employment in its police department any Sheriff’s Deputy who may be laid off
by the OCSO as a result of this decision, but in no event will the Public Body be obligated to hire
any such Sheriff’s Deputy.
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29. Resolutions Required. This Agreement and any subsequent amendments shall not become
effective prior to the approval by concurrent resolutions of the County Board of Commissioners
and the Public Body’s governing body. The approval and terms of this Agreement shall be entered
in the official minutes and proceedings of the County Board of Commissioners and the Public
Body’s governing body, and shall also be filed with the office of the Clerk for the County and the
Public Body. In addition, this Agreement and any subsequent amendments shall be filed with the
Secretary of State for the State of Michigan by the OCSO, and shall not become effective or
implemented prior to its filing with the Secretary of State.
30. New Agreement Required to Continue Law Enforcement Services Beyond Expiration Date.
If the Public Body wishes to enter into a new agreement for Law Enforcement Services upon the
expiration of this Agreement, it will notify the OCSO, in writing, of this intent no later than July
31, 2027. This section does not obligate the OCSO or the Public Body to continue any Agreement
for any Law Enforcement Services beyond the expiration of this Agreement unless a new contract
is fully executed by the Parties.
31. Survival of Terms and Conditions. The following terms and conditions will survive and continue
in full force beyond the termination or expiration of this Agreement (or any part thereof) until the
terms and conditions are fully satisfied or expire by their nature: Section 1 (Definitions), Section
3 (No Warranty, Promise, or Guarantee), Section 12 (Public Body’s Payment Obligations),
Section 13 (Failure to Pay), Section 15 (OCSO is Sole and Exclusive Employer of Sheriff’s
Deputies), Section 16 (Terms and Conditions of Employment for Sheriff’s Deputies), Section 22
(No Transfer, Delegation, or Assignment of Public Body’s Duties), Section 24 (Allegations of
Improper Conduct of Sheriff’s Deputy), Section 25 (Responsibility of Claims), Section 26
(Reservation of Rights), Section 30 (New Agreement Required to Continue Law Enforcement
Services Beyond Expiration Date), Section 31 (Survival of Terms and Conditions), Section 32
(Notices), Section 33 (Governing Law), Section 34 (Captions and Contract Language), Section
35 (Waiver), Section 36 (Binding Affect), Section 38 (Cumulative Remedies), Section 39
(Severability), and Section 40 (Entire Agreement).
32. Notices. The Parties will send all correspondence and written notices required or permitted by this
Agreement to each signatory to this Agreement, or any signatory’s successor in office, by first
class mail to the addresses shown in this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for herein, all
correspondence or written notices shall be considered delivered to a Party as of the date that such
notice is deposited with sufficient postage with the U.S. Postal Service.
33. Governing Law. This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of Michigan and shall in
all respects be interpreted, enforced, and governed under the laws of the State of Michigan.
34. Captions and Agreement Language. The section numbers, subsection numbers, and captions
contained in this Agreement are intended for the convenience of the reader, are not intended to
have any substantive meaning, and shall not be interpreted to limit or modify any substantive
provisions of this Agreement. The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be
construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not construed strictly for or against any
Party. In this Agreement, for any noun or pronoun, use of the singular or plural form, use of the
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nominative possessive, or objective case, and any reference to gender (masculine, feminine, and
neuter) shall mean the appropriate form, case, or gender as the context requires.
35. Waiver. Waiver of any term or condition under this Agreement must be in writing and notice given
pursuant to this Agreement. No failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right, power, or
privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof. No written waiver, in one or more instances,
shall be deemed or construed as a continuing waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement.
No waiver by any Party shall subsequently affect its right to require strict performance of this
Agreement.
36. Binding Affect. This Agreement shall be binding upon the County, the Sheriff, and the Public
Body to the extent permitted by law, upon their successors and assigns, and upon all persons acting
by, through, under, or in concert with any of them.
37. Amendments. This Agreement shall not be changed or supplemented orally. This Agreement may
be amended only by concurrent resolutions of the County Board of Commissioners and the Public
Body’s governing body following the procedures set forth in Section 29 (Resolutions Required).
38. Cumulative Remedies. A Party’s exercise of any remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any
other remedies, all of which shall be cumulative. A Party shall have the right, in its sole discretion,
to determine which remedies are to be exercised and in which order.
39. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds a term or condition of this Agreement to be
illegal or invalid, then the term or condition shall be deemed severed from this Agreement. All
other terms or conditions shall remain in full force and effect.
40. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including all of the Agreement Documents, represents the
entire agreement and understanding between the Parties regarding the OCSO's provision of Law
Enforcement Services and other ancillary services to the Public Body. This Agreement supersedes
all other prior oral or written understandings, communications, agreements, or contracts between
the Parties in any way related to the subject matter hereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Bryan Barnett, Mayor of the City of Rochester Hills, hereby
acknowledges that they have been authorized by a resolution of the Public Body’s governing body (a
certified copy of which is attached) to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Public Body and hereby
accepts and binds the Public Body to the terms and conditions of this Agreement on this ______ day
of _______________, 2024.
WITNESSES:
____________________________________
____________________________________
THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
a Michigan Municipal Corporation
BY: ________________________________
Bryan Barnett
Mayor
BY: ________________________________
Leanne Scott
Clerk
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, DAVID T. WOODWARD, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners (a certified copy of which is attached) to execute this Agreement on
behalf of the County of Oakland and hereby accepts and binds the County of Oakland to the terms and
conditions of the Agreement on this ______ day of _______________, 2024.
WITNESS:
____________________________________
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan
Municipal Corporation
BY: ________________________________
DAVID T. WOODWARD
Chairperson, Oakland County Board
of Commissioners
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD, in his official capacity as the Oakland County
Sheriff, a Michigan Constitutional Officer, hereby accepts and binds the County of Oakland to the
terms and conditions of the Agreement on this ______ day of _______________, 2024.
WITNESS:
____________________________________
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, a Michigan
Constitutional Officer
BY: _______________________________
MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD,
Oakland County Sheriff
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EXHIBIT A
SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES AND COUNTY AGENTS
CONTRACTED FOR AND TO BE ASSIGNED TO PUBLIC BODY
Rank of
Sheriff’s
Deputies/
County Agents
Contracted
Number of
Sheriff’s
Deputies/
County
Agents
Contracted
Annual Rate
for each
Sheriff’s
Deputy/
County Agent
to Public
Body in 2025
Annual Costs
2025
Annual Rate
for each
Sheriff’s
Deputy/
County Agent
to Public
Body in 2026
Annual Costs
2026
Annual Rate
for each
Sheriff’s
Deputy/
County Agent
to Public
Body in
2027*
Annual Costs
2027*
Major $266,154 $290,374 $316,798
Captain 1 $243,694 $243,694 $265,870 $265,870 $290,064 $290,064
Lieutenant 2 $218,932 $437,864 $238,855 $477,710 $260,591 $521,182
Patrol Sergeant 6 $197,156 $1,182,936 $215,097 $1,290,582 $234,671 $1,408,026
Detective
Sergeant 2 $204,833 $409,666 $223,473 $446,946 $243,809 $487,618
Deputy II (with
fill) $204,460 $223,066 $243,365
Deputy II (no-
fill/no vehicle) 2 $164,028 $328,056 $178,955 $357,910 $195,239 $390,478
Deputy II (no-
fill) Shared
Vehicle
40 $172,600 $6,904,000 $188,307 $7,532,280 $205,443 $8,217,720
Deputy II (no-
fill) Dedicated
Marked Vehicle
$187,116 $204,144 $222,721
School Resource
Officer – Marked
Vehicle 4 $187,116 $748,464 $204,144 $816,576 $222,721 $890,884
Detective –
Unmarked
Vehicle
8 $180,102 $1,440,816 $196,491 $1,571,928 $214,372 $1,714,976
Sheriff
Administrative
Specialist
1 $97,523 $97,523 $106,397 $106,397 $116,079 $116,079
Financial
Services Tech I 1 $89,982 $89,982 $98,170 $98,170 $107,104 $107,104
Building Front
desk PTNE
Deputies $29.32 per
hour $31.99 per
hour $34.90 per
hour
PTNE Office
Support Clerk
Senior
$26.39 per
hour $28.79 per
hour $31.41 per
hour
TOTAL 67 $11,883,001 $12,964,369 $14,144,131
NOTE: The OCSO will not assign any trainees to perform the duties of any Sheriff’s Deputy contracted for
and assigned to perform Law Enforcement Services under this Agreement.
PTNE (Part-Time Not Exempt) County Agents are billed on an hourly basis and will not exceed 1,000
hours annually. The PTNE County Agents’ hours worked may vary.
* 2027 Rates are subject to change based on CPI. Actual Rates to be determined by November
2025. CPI as provided by Michigan State Tax Commission.
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EXHIBIT B
HOLIDAY PAY
Rank of Sheriff’s
Deputies/County
Agents
Contracted
Regular
Holiday Pay
Regular
Holiday Pay –
Not Worked 1
Holiday
Overtime 2 Overtime Additional
Charges
Major INCLUDED INCLUDED NOT
ELIGIBLE
NOT
ELIGIBLE NO
Captain INCLUDED INCLUDED NOT
ELIGIBLE
NOT
ELIGIBLE NO
Lieutenant INCLUDED OPTIONAL 3 NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
Patrol Sergeant INCLUDED OPTIONAL NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
Detective
Sergeant INCLUDED OPTIONAL NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
Deputy II (with fill) INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED INCLUDED NO
Deputy II (no-
fill/no vehicle) INCLUDED NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
Deputy II (no-fill)
Shared Vehicle INCLUDED NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
Deputy II (no-fill)
Dedicated Marked
Vehicle INCLUDED NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
School Resource
Officer – Marked
Vehicle INCLUDED NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
Detective –
Unmarked Vehicle INCLUDED NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
Sheriff
Administrative
Specialist INCLUDED NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
Financial Services
Tech I INCLUDED NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED YES
NOTE: As used above, "INCLUDED" or "NOT INCLUDED" mean whether or not these costs are included
in the monthly charges shown in Exhibit A
1 Billed using the Regular Hourly Rate indicated in Exhibit C. “INCLUDED” is calculated using 5 paid
leave days in lieu of 3 holidays. In December, communities with No-Fill Deputies will be charged for 2
days (16 hours) at the Regular Hourly Rate.
2 Billed using the Overtime Hourly Rate indicated in Exhibit C.
3 ”OPTIONAL” means that it will depend on the OCSO’s holiday schedule, the individual’s work schedule,
and the collective bargaining agreement.
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EXHIBIT C
OVERTIME
Rank of Sheriff’s
Deputies Contracted
Regular
Hourly
Rate 2025
Overtime
Hourly
Rate 2025
Regular
Hourly
Rate 2026
Overtime
Hourly
Rate 2026
Regular
Hourly
Rate 2027*
Regular
Hourly
Rate 2027*
Major NA NA NA NA NA NA
Captain NA NA NA NA NA NA
Lieutenant $74.12 $111.19 $80.86 $121.30 $88.22 $132.34
Patrol Sergeant $67.17 $100.76 $73.28 $109.93 $79.95 $119.93
Detective Sergeant $67.17 $100.76 $73.28 $109.93 $79.95 $119.93
Deputy II (with fill) $54.98 $82.47 $59.98 $89.97 $65.44 $98.16
Deputy II (no-fill/no
vehicle) $54.98 $82.47 $59.98 $89.97 $65.44 $98.16
Deputy II (no-fill)
Shared Vehicle $54.98 $82.47 $59.98 $89.97 $65.44 $98.16
Deputy II (no-fill)
Dedicated Marked
Vehicle
$54.98 $82.47 $59.98 $89.97 $65.44 $98.16
School Resource
Officer – Marked
Vehicle
$54.98 $82.47 $59.98 $89.97 $65.44 $98.16
Detective – Unmarked
Vehicle $54.98 $82.47 $59.98 $89.97 $65.44 $98.16
Sheriff Administrative
Specialist $46.89 $70.33 $51.15 $76.73 $55.81 $83.71
Financial Services
Tech I $43.26 $64.89 $47.20 $70.80 $51.49 $77.24
Building Front Desk
PTNE Deputies $29.32 $43.98 $31.99 $47.98 $34.90 $52.35
PTNE Office Support
Clerk Senior $26.39 $39.58 $28.79 $43.18 $31.41 $47.11
* 2027 Rates are subject to change based on CPI. Actual Rates to be determined by November 2025.
CPI as provided by Michigan State Tax Commission.
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EXHIBIT D
CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
TO: MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD, Oakland County Sheriff
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 38 East
PONTIAC, MI 48341-1044
Phone: (248)858-5001; Fax: (248)858-1806
FROM: NAME, Title (or designated representative)
PUBLIC BODY
ADDRESS CITY, MI ZIP
Phone: (248) XXX-XXXX; FAX (248) XXX-XXXX
The Public Body, pursuant to the 2025-2027 Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the Public
Body, the Sheriff, and Oakland County, requests that the Sheriff provide the numbers and ranks of Sheriff’s
Deputies for the periods of time indicated below, to provide supplemental Law Enforcement Services for
the following:
SPECIAL EVENT DESCRIPTION: _____________________________________________________
DATE OF SPECIAL EVENT:_________________________________________________________
LOCATION: ______________________________________________________________________
DURATION OF REQUESTED DEPUTY SERVICES: Start End______________
NUMBER(s) and RANK(s) of SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES requested:
Number(s) of SHERIFF'S
DEPUTIES Requested
Rank(s) of SHERIFF'S
DEPUTIES Requested
Rate
The Public body understands that it will be billed using the current overtime rate(s) set by OCSO for
the deputies providing the supplemental Law Enforcements Services. The Public Body will pay the
OCSO for all supplemental Law Enforcement Services that are provided. If the Public Body purchases
or otherwise obtains a special event insurance policy or other similar insurance policy for the special
event described above in this attachment form, the County of Oakland and OCSO, including County
Agents, shall be named as additional insureds on the insurance policy. The undersigned acknowledges
and affirms that he or she has been authorized by the [NAME OF PUBLIC BODY] to initiate this request
and bind the [PUBLIC BODY] to reimburse Oakland County for the costs incurred in response to
preparing to or assigning the above Number(s) and Rank(s) of Sheriff’s Deputies to provide the requested
Law Enforcement Services.
Date:_______________
Name, Title
(or designated representative)
Reviewed and Approved by: _____________________________________ [ Captain] Date:________
__________________________________ Gaia Piir, Sheriff Fiscal Officer Date:________
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SRO ADDENDUM
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY,
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF,
AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
I. PARTIES
This SRO Agreement (“SRO Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the
AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT (“School”), whose address is 2940 Waukegan Street
Auburn Hills, MI 48326, THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS, a constitutional and
municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Michigan, located within
Oakland County, whose address is 1000 Rochester Hills Drive Rochester Hills, MI
48309 ("Public Body"), and the COUNTY OF OAKLAND (“County”), a Michigan
Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph Road,
Pontiac, Michigan 48341. In this SRO Agreement, the County is also represented by the
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD (“Sheriff”), in his official
capacity as a Michigan Constitutional Officer, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph
Road, Bldg. 38 East, Pontiac, Michigan 48341. In this SRO Agreement, the County and
the Sheriff are collectively referred to as the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (“OCSO”).
The OCSO, Public Body, and School may be individually referred to as a “Party” or
collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this SRO Agreement is to establish and define the rights, responsibilities,
and obligations of the Parties regarding OCSO’s placement of one or more School
Resource Officer(s) (“SRO”) in a School’s location. The objective of placing SRO in
School is to foster a safe, supportive learning environment for all students and to promote
strong partnership and communication between school administration and law
enforcement.
This SRO Agreement is an exhibit to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement ( “LES
Agreement”) between the OCSO and the Public Body, the terms of which are fully
incorporated herein by reference. To the extent there is a conflict between the terms and
conditions set forth in the LES Agreement and this SRO Agreement, the terms in the SRO
Agreement take precedence and shall apply.
III. TERM AND TERMINATION
This SRO Agreement is effective when signed by the Parties, by and through their duly
authorized representatives, and remains in effect from January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027, unless terminated early as hereinafter set forth.
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Any Party may terminate this SRO Agreement for any reason by providing at least forty-
five (45) days advance written notice of termination to the non-terminating Parties.
IV. GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTIES
1. OCSO Responsibilities:
A. OCSO will place one or more School Resource Officer(s) (SRO) on School
premises to provide Law Enforcement Services. SRO will be a sworn Oakland
County Sheriff’s Deputy. The specific number(s) and rank(s) of SRO assigned
to the School is set forth in the LES Agreement.
B. The Sheriff will select and provide appropriate oversight of the SRO, via
Sheriff’s chain of command. The selection of SRO is at the sole discretion of
the Sheriff, and the specific person serving as SRO may change from time to
time, as determined by the Sheriff.
C. OCSO will provide SRO with any required law enforcement equipment.
2. School Responsibilities:
A. The School will name “County of Oakland and its Agents” as additional insureds
and certificate holders on its Commercial General Liability insurance policy,
which must carry a minimum per occurrence coverage of $5 million. The
School will provide OCSO with evidence of such insurance upon OCSO’s
request and before OCSO provides Services under this SRO Agreement. The
School’s policy(s) of insurance shall be on a primary, non-contributory basis
with any other insurance or self-insurance carried by the OCSO. The insurance
company(s) issuing the policy(s) shall have no recourse against the OCSO for
subrogation (policy endorsed written waiver), premiums, deductibles, or
assessments under any form. All policies shall be endorsed to provide a written
waiver of subrogation in favor of the OCSO. Any and all deductibles or self-
insured retentions shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the School.
B. The School will provide SRO with a secure workspace on School premises for
SRO to perform Law Enforcement Services under this SRO Agreement.
C. The School will ensure that its staff fully communicate and cooperate with SRO.
The School will hold regular meetings at mutually agreeable intervals with SRO
and key School staff to discuss topics relevant for providing Law Enforcement
Services under this SRO Agreement. The School will advise OCSO if it desires
SRO to attend and/or participate in any other meetings (e.g., school-parent
safety meetings).
D. The School will include SRO in all threat-assessments and, as applicable,
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inquiries about a student’s access to dangerous instrumentalities and firearms,
and behavioral assessments involving suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior,
and/or belief of harm to self or others.
E. The School will grant SRO free and open access to all premises, areas, and
spaces on School property.
F. The School will provide SRO with any required school equipment (e.g., school
software programs, school radio, school key card, etc.). The School will submit
a list of the specific equipment to OCSO and must receive written approval from
OCSO before providing to SRO. School-provided equipment will be returned to
School at the end of this SRO Agreement or earlier upon the School’s request.
School-provided equipment is provided to SRO at the School’s sole risk and
expense, including any expenses for maintaining, general wear and tear, and
replacing the equipment.
3. Public Body Responsibilities:
A. The Public Body will pay the County for the Services provided by OCSO under
this SRO Agreement at the rates set forth in the LES Agreement and in accordance
with the terms set forth in this SRO Agreement and the LES Agreement. The
Public Body will also pay for training in accordance with Section VII below, any
additional hours of work, overtime, and holiday pay costs incurred by OCSO in
providing Services. Charges are not intended to result in any net financial gain or
profit for County, but to offset all costs incurred by County in providing the Services.
B. Public Body, as part of the consideration for the value it receives for the Services
provided under this Agreement, will pay $1 per student (not to exceed a total of
$5,000), per calendar year, to be applied to Oakland County’s Safer Communities
Fund, which will be used in accordance with the public purpose of that fund.
C. If Public Body requires the School to pay for or reimburse the Public Body for
paying for the Services and other costs described in this SRO Agreement, Public
Body is solely responsible for contracting with and collecting payment from the
School.
D. Public Body agrees to the following: (i) Public Body wants the OCSO to provide
the Services described in this SRO Agreement to the School; (ii) Public Body is
provided with valid and sufficient consideration for its duties and obligations under
this SRO Agreement; (iii) Public Body discharges, releases, and waives any and
all claims and defenses against the OCSO asserting that this SRO Agreement
lacks sufficient consideration.
V. SRO’s HOURS AND POLICY MATTERS
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1. Per OCSO policy, SRO shall not be involved in enforcing school
discipline. SRO will only provide Law Enforcement Services at the School, as
determined and directed by the Sheriff. For the purposes of this SRO
Agreement, “Law Enforcement Services” or “Services” means the prevention
and detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal and traffic laws of
this state. Examples of Law Enforcement Services for an SRO may include, but
are not limited to:
- Crime prevention, investigation, and apprehension.
- Participating in threat assessments and behavioral assessments
involving suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, or belief of harm to self or
others to provide a law enforcement perspective.
- Responding to an emergency or non-emergency involving public safety
or a breach of peace.
- Handling requests for calls for service in and around School property.
- Responding to unauthorized persons on School property.
- Serving as liaisons between the School and other police agencies or
investigative units.
Per OCSO policy, the administration of student discipline, including student
code of conduct violations and student misbehavior, is the responsibility of
school administrators unless the violation or misbehavior involves criminal
conduct for which law enforcement intervention is required, as determined and
directed by the Sheriff.
2. Subject to the LES Agreement, each SRO will provide 80 hours of Law
Enforcement Services for the School during a biweekly period at the locations
agreed to by the Sheriff. Subject to the LES Agreement, each SRO will work an 8-
hour shift Monday through Friday, as determined by Sheriff after discussing with
and receiving input from the School. SRO may work additional hours, if requested
by the School, Public Body, and authorized by the Sheriff, or as required by a
situation and authorized by the Sheriff. Public Body will pay County for any
additional hours that the SRO works at the rates set forth in the LES Agreement.
School understands that the SRO is a “no-fill” position as set forth in the LES
Agreement.
3. SRO is an employee of OCSO. SRO will report to, receive job instructions from,
and be supervised by the Sheriff’s chain-of-command. The School may provide
feedback or information to SRO, but may not direct or otherwise attempt to control
SRO under any circumstance. The School may communicate to OCSO regarding
SRO’s performance by contacting the OCSO Point of Contact listed in this
Agreement.
4. SRO must follow all OCSO policies, including policies involving searches, arrests,
and the use of body cameras. The School will allow SRO to use body cameras on
school property in a manner that complies with OCSO policy.
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5. School and Public Body understand and agree that there may be days or times
when the Sheriff, in his sole discretion and judgment, may be unable to assign
SRO to provide services under this SRO Agreement on account of the prioritization
of law enforcement resources to best serve the citizens of Oakland County (e.g.,
emergencies where deputies are needed elsewhere, etc.).The School and Public
Body agree to discharge, release, and waive any claim against OCSO that arise
in connection with, or as a result of, any alleged failure to assign SRO to provide
Law Enforcement Services under this SRO Agreement.
VI. RECORDS AND INFORMATION SHARING
1. The School will designate SRO as a “school official” as provided in the Federal
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. 1232g. SRO may be
provided access to student records information maintained by the School only as
needed by the SRO to perform their duties as a SRO. SRO may also be granted
access to student records information in the event of an emergency threatening
the health or safety of a student or other individual. SRO may only re-disclose
student records information consistent with FERPA.
2. Records created or maintained by SRO belong to OCSO and shall not be
considered student records - even when such records may serve the dual purpose
of enforcing school rules - and are not subject to the same prohibitions of access
or disclosure by SRO as those regulated under FERPA. OCSO has sole
management and control over such records. Upon the School’s request, OCSO
may grant the School access to OCSO records and will process such requests in
accordance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
VII. SRO TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND FUNDING OBLIGATION
SRO shall receive such training as is necessary to permit the SRO to effectively advance
the School’s educational mission in the context of their duties as SRO. Training topics,
goals, objectives, and attendance shall be determined jointly by the School and Sheriff.
Public Body agrees to pay the OCSO for SRO to receive a minimum of 40 hours of SRO-
specific training per calendar year along with any other necessary training determined by
the OCSO.
VIII. POINTS OF CONTACT
The points of contact for the administration of this SRO Agreement are indicated below.
All notices or other written communications shall be addressed as indicated below or as
specified by a subsequent written notice delivered by the Party whose address or
authorized representative has changed.
Notices or other written communications required by or related to this SRO Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be delivered in one of the following manners:
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1. In person;
2. By certified registered mail, return receipt requested, with all postage or
charges prepaid; or
3. By electronic mail from an e-mail account for a point of contact indicated below
to an e-mail account for a point of contact indicated below.
For the School:
James Schwarz
Superintendent
2940 Waukegan Street
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-537-6002
For the OCSO:
Gaia Piir
Sheriff Fiscal Officer
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 38E
Pontiac, MI 48341
piirg@oakgov.com
248-858-5512
For the Public Body:
Bryan Barnett
Mayor
1000 Rochester Hills Drive
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
IX. SPECIAL EVENTS
If the School desires additional Law Enforcement Services for a special event that is
beyond those contracted for in this SRO Agreement, the School or Public Body may
submit to the Sheriff and Public Body a Request for Supplemental Law Enforcement
Service Form (attached to the LES Agreement). The Sheriff, subject to the terms of this
SRO Agreement, may assign deputies for the special event in the Sheriff’s sole discretion.
The Public Body agrees to pay the applicable Hourly Overtime Rate or Holiday Overtime
Rate listed in the LES Agreement for each deputy assigned.
In addition to and without limiting any of the School’s other insurance obligations, if the
School purchases or otherwise obtains a special event insurance policy or other similar
insurance policy for a special event, the School shall name the “County of Oakland and
its Agents” as additional insureds and certificate holders on the insurance policy and
comply with all of the requirements and obligations in paragraph IV, 2, A. (above).
X. NO ASSIGNMENT
No Party may assign, delegate, or subcontract any of its duties, obligations, or rights
under this SRO Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Parties.
XI. LIABILITY
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Except for the School’s insurance obligations set forth in this SRO Agreement, liability for
acts or omissions of a Party remain with that Party and will not be transferred, assigned,
or assumed by the other Party. Each Party will be responsible for its own acts or
omissions and the acts or omissions of its employees or agents. OCSO shall not be
responsible under any circumstance for the acts or omissions of the School, School
employees, or School agents. Neither the School nor Public Body will have any right
against OCSO for indemnification, contribution, subrogation, or any other similar right to
be reimbursed by OCSO for any claim that arises out of the Services performed under
this SRO Agreement.
For any claims that may arise from the performance of this SRO Agreement, each Party
shall seek its own legal representation and bear the costs associated with such
representation, including any attorney fees.
The School and Public Body agree that this SRO Agreement does not transfer, delegate,
or assign to the OSCO any civil or legal responsibility, obligation, duty of care, or liability
associated with the ownership, maintenance, or operation of the School. The School is
solely and exclusively responsible for any costs, obligations, and civil liabilities associated
with owning and operating the School.
XII. NO WARRANTY AND NO SPECIAL RIGHT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES
There is no warranty, promise, or guaranty, either express or implied, of any kind
whatsoever, in favor of the School or Public Body, their agents, or any person attending
the School or on School property, that the Services provided by OCSO under this SRO
Agreement will result in any specific reduction or prevention of any criminal activity at the
School or any other performance-based outcome.
There is no obligation, duty, promise, benefit, or special right of any kind whatsoever in
favor of the School or Public Body, their agents, or any person attending the School or on
School property to any Law Enforcement Services. OCSO and its agents, including any
Sheriff’s deputy, are not obligated under this SRO Agreement in any way to undertake
any special activity or duty on behalf of the School or Public Body or to provide any
particular or specific service or benefit for the School or Public Body, their agents, or any
person attending the School or on School property.
The Services provided under this Agreement are strictly limited to those governmental
law enforcement functions authorized by law and are exclusively governmental activities
and functions of the type and nature that would be normally supported by tax dollars. This
SRO Agreement simply acknowledges and intends to address the unusual circumstances
and increased law enforcement needs created by the School and the corresponding
increased financial and resource burden on government law enforcement agencies
created by the School.
XIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS
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This SRO Agreement and the LES Agreement, to the extent the LES Agreement is
referenced or described in this SRO Agreement, are the complete and exclusive
agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter thereof and supersedes
all prior negotiations, representations, proposals, agreements, and other communications
between the Parties either oral or written with respect to the subject matter thereof.
This SRO Agreement may only be amended by a written document signed by the Parties,
by and through their duly authorized representatives.
XIV. SIGNATURES
Each individual signing this SRO Agreement certifies by their signature that they are
authorized to sign this SRO Agreement on behalf of the Party for whom they are signing
and by doing so does hereby bind the Party to the terms of this SRO Agreement.
The Parties, by and through their duly authorized representatives, sign their names as
evidence of their approval of this SRO Agreement and promise to be bound.
FOR THE COUNTY:
_____________________________________ ________________
David Woodward Date
Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners
FOR THE SHERIFF:
_____________________________________ ________________
Michael Bouchard Date
Oakland County Sheriff
FOR THE SCHOOL:
_____________________________________ ________________
James Schwarz Date
Superintendent
FOR THE PUBLIC BODY:
_____________________________________ ________________
Bryan Barnett Date
Mayor of the City of Rochester Hills, hereby acknowledges that they have been
authorized by a resolution of the Public Body’s governing body to execute this
Agreement on behalf of the Public Body and hereby accepts and binds the Public Body
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
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SRO ADDENDUM
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY,
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF,
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
I. PARTIES
This SRO Agreement (“SRO Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (“School”), whose address is 52585 Dequindre
Road Rochester, MI 48307, THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS, a constitutional and
municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Michigan, located within
Oakland County, whose address is 1000 Rochester Hills Drive Rochester Hills, MI
48309 ("Public Body"), and the COUNTY OF OAKLAND (“County”), a Michigan
Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph Road,
Pontiac, Michigan 48341. In this SRO Agreement, the County is also represented by the
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD (“Sheriff”), in his official
capacity as a Michigan Constitutional Officer, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph
Road, Bldg. 38 East, Pontiac, Michigan 48341. In this SRO Agreement, the County and
the Sheriff are collectively referred to as the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (“OCSO”).
The OCSO, Public Body, and School may be individually referred to as a “Party” or
collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this SRO Agreement is to establish and define the rights, responsibilities,
and obligations of the Parties regarding OCSO’s placement of one or more School
Resource Officer(s) (“SRO”) in a School’s location. The objective of placing SRO in
School is to foster a safe, supportive learning environment for all students and to promote
strong partnership and communication between school administration and law
enforcement.
This SRO Agreement is an exhibit to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement ( “LES
Agreement”) between the OCSO and the Public Body, the terms of which are fully
incorporated herein by reference. To the extent there is a conflict between the terms and
conditions set forth in the LES Agreement and this SRO Agreement, the terms in the SRO
Agreement take precedence and shall apply.
III. TERM AND TERMINATION
This SRO Agreement is effective when signed by the Parties, by and through their duly
authorized representatives, and remains in effect from January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027, unless terminated early as hereinafter set forth.
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Any Party may terminate this SRO Agreement for any reason by providing at least forty-
five (45) days advance written notice of termination to the non-terminating Parties.
IV. GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTIES
1. OCSO Responsibilities:
A. OCSO will place one or more School Resource Officer(s) (SRO) on School
premises to provide Law Enforcement Services. SRO will be a sworn Oakland
County Sheriff’s Deputy. The specific number(s) and rank(s) of SRO assigned
to the School is set forth in the LES Agreement.
B. The Sheriff will select and provide appropriate oversight of the SRO, via
Sheriff’s chain of command. The selection of SRO is at the sole discretion of
the Sheriff, and the specific person serving as SRO may change from time to
time, as determined by the Sheriff.
C. OCSO will provide SRO with any required law enforcement equipment.
2. School Responsibilities:
A. The School will name “County of Oakland and its Agents” as additional insureds
and certificate holders on its Commercial General Liability insurance policy,
which must carry a minimum per occurrence coverage of $5 million. The
School will provide OCSO with evidence of such insurance upon OCSO’s
request and before OCSO provides Services under this SRO Agreement. The
School’s policy(s) of insurance shall be on a primary, non-contributory basis
with any other insurance or self-insurance carried by the OCSO. The insurance
company(s) issuing the policy(s) shall have no recourse against the OCSO for
subrogation (policy endorsed written waiver), premiums, deductibles, or
assessments under any form. All policies shall be endorsed to provide a written
waiver of subrogation in favor of the OCSO. Any and all deductibles or self-
insured retentions shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the School.
B. The School will provide SRO with a secure workspace on School premises for
SRO to perform Law Enforcement Services under this SRO Agreement.
C. The School will ensure that its staff fully communicate and cooperate with SRO.
The School will hold regular meetings at mutually agreeable intervals with SRO
and key School staff to discuss topics relevant for providing Law Enforcement
Services under this SRO Agreement. The School will advise OCSO if it desires
SRO to attend and/or participate in any other meetings (e.g., school-parent
safety meetings).
D. The School will include SRO in all threat-assessments and, as applicable,
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inquiries about a student’s access to dangerous instrumentalities and firearms,
and behavioral assessments involving suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior,
and/or belief of harm to self or others.
E. The School will grant SRO free and open access to all premises, areas, and
spaces on School property.
F. The School will provide SRO with any required school equipment (e.g., school
software programs, school radio, school key card, etc.). The School will submit
a list of the specific equipment to OCSO and must receive written approval from
OCSO before providing to SRO. School-provided equipment will be returned to
School at the end of this SRO Agreement or earlier upon the School’s request.
School-provided equipment is provided to SRO at the School’s sole risk and
expense, including any expenses for maintaining, general wear and tear, and
replacing the equipment.
3. Public Body Responsibilities:
A. The Public Body will pay the County for the Services provided by OCSO under
this SRO Agreement at the rates set forth in the LES Agreement and in accordance
with the terms set forth in this SRO Agreement and the LES Agreement. The
Public Body will also pay for training in accordance with Section VII below, any
additional hours of work, overtime, and holiday pay costs incurred by OCSO in
providing Services. Charges are not intended to result in any net financial gain or
profit for County, but to offset all costs incurred by County in providing the Services.
B. Public Body, as part of the consideration for the value it receives for the Services
provided under this Agreement, will pay $1 per student (not to exceed a total of
$5,000), per calendar year, to be applied to Oakland County’s Safer Communities
Fund, which will be used in accordance with the public purpose of that fund.
C. If Public Body requires the School to pay for or reimburse the Public Body for
paying for the Services and other costs described in this SRO Agreement, Public
Body is solely responsible for contracting with and collecting payment from the
School.
D. Public Body agrees to the following: (i) Public Body wants the OCSO to provide
the Services described in this SRO Agreement to the School; (ii) Public Body is
provided with valid and sufficient consideration for its duties and obligations under
this SRO Agreement; (iii) Public Body discharges, releases, and waives any and
all claims and defenses against the OCSO asserting that this SRO Agreement
lacks sufficient consideration.
V. SRO’s HOURS AND POLICY MATTERS
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1. Per OCSO policy, SRO shall not be involved in enforcing school
discipline. SRO will only provide Law Enforcement Services at the School, as
determined and directed by the Sheriff. For the purposes of this SRO
Agreement, “Law Enforcement Services” or “Services” means the prevention
and detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal and traffic laws of
this state. Examples of Law Enforcement Services for an SRO may include, but
are not limited to:
- Crime prevention, investigation, and apprehension.
- Participating in threat assessments and behavioral assessments
involving suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, or belief of harm to self or
others to provide a law enforcement perspective.
- Responding to an emergency or non-emergency involving public safety
or a breach of peace.
- Handling requests for calls for service in and around School property.
- Responding to unauthorized persons on School property.
- Serving as liaisons between the School and other police agencies or
investigative units.
Per OCSO policy, the administration of student discipline, including student
code of conduct violations and student misbehavior, is the responsibility of
school administrators unless the violation or misbehavior involves criminal
conduct for which law enforcement intervention is required, as determined and
directed by the Sheriff.
2. Subject to the LES Agreement, each SRO will provide 80 hours of Law
Enforcement Services for the School during a biweekly period at the locations
agreed to by the Sheriff. Subject to the LES Agreement, each SRO will work an 8-
hour shift Monday through Friday, as determined by Sheriff after discussing with
and receiving input from the School. SRO may work additional hours, if requested
by the School, Public Body, and authorized by the Sheriff, or as required by a
situation and authorized by the Sheriff. Public Body will pay County for any
additional hours that the SRO works at the rates set forth in the LES Agreement.
School understands that the SRO is a “no-fill” position as set forth in the LES
Agreement.
3. SRO is an employee of OCSO. SRO will report to, receive job instructions from,
and be supervised by the Sheriff’s chain-of-command. The School may provide
feedback or information to SRO, but may not direct or otherwise attempt to control
SRO under any circumstance. The School may communicate to OCSO regarding
SRO’s performance by contacting the OCSO Point of Contact listed in this
Agreement.
4. SRO must follow all OCSO policies, including policies involving searches, arrests,
and the use of body cameras. The School will allow SRO to use body cameras on
school property in a manner that complies with OCSO policy.
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5. School and Public Body understand and agree that there may be days or times
when the Sheriff, in his sole discretion and judgment, may be unable to assign
SRO to provide services under this SRO Agreement on account of the prioritization
of law enforcement resources to best serve the citizens of Oakland County (e.g.,
emergencies where deputies are needed elsewhere, etc.).The School and Public
Body agree to discharge, release, and waive any claim against OCSO that arise
in connection with, or as a result of, any alleged failure to assign SRO to provide
Law Enforcement Services under this SRO Agreement.
VI. RECORDS AND INFORMATION SHARING
1. The School will designate SRO as a “school official” as provided in the Federal
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. 1232g. SRO may be
provided access to student records information maintained by the School only as
needed by the SRO to perform their duties as a SRO. SRO may also be granted
access to student records information in the event of an emergency threatening
the health or safety of a student or other individual. SRO may only re-disclose
student records information consistent with FERPA.
2. Records created or maintained by SRO belong to OCSO and shall not be
considered student records - even when such records may serve the dual purpose
of enforcing school rules - and are not subject to the same prohibitions of access
or disclosure by SRO as those regulated under FERPA. OCSO has sole
management and control over such records. Upon the School’s request, OCSO
may grant the School access to OCSO records and will process such requests in
accordance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
VII. SRO TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND FUNDING OBLIGATION
SRO shall receive such training as is necessary to permit the SRO to effectively advance
the School’s educational mission in the context of their duties as SRO. Training topics,
goals, objectives, and attendance shall be determined jointly by the School and Sheriff.
Public Body agrees to pay the OCSO for SRO to receive a minimum of 40 hours of SRO-
specific training per calendar year along with any other necessary training determined by
the OCSO.
VIII. POINTS OF CONTACT
The points of contact for the administration of this SRO Agreement are indicated below.
All notices or other written communications shall be addressed as indicated below or as
specified by a subsequent written notice delivered by the Party whose address or
authorized representative has changed.
Notices or other written communications required by or related to this SRO Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be delivered in one of the following manners:
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1. In person;
2. By certified registered mail, return receipt requested, with all postage or
charges prepaid; or
3. By electronic mail from an e-mail account for a point of contact indicated below
to an e-mail account for a point of contact indicated below.
For the School:
Nicholas Russo
Superintendent
52585 Dequindre Road
Rochester, MI 48307
248-726-3000
For the OCSO:
Gaia Piir
Sheriff Fiscal Officer
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 38E
Pontiac, MI 48341
piirg@oakgov.com
248-858-5512
For the Public Body:
Bryan Barnett
Mayor
1000 Rochester Hills Drive
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
IX. SPECIAL EVENTS
If the School desires additional Law Enforcement Services for a special event that is
beyond those contracted for in this SRO Agreement, the School or Public Body may
submit to the Sheriff and Public Body a Request for Supplemental Law Enforcement
Service Form (attached to the LES Agreement). The Sheriff, subject to the terms of this
SRO Agreement, may assign deputies for the special event in the Sheriff’s sole discretion.
The Public Body agrees to pay the applicable Hourly Overtime Rate or Holiday Overtime
Rate listed in the LES Agreement for each deputy assigned.
In addition to and without limiting any of the School’s other insurance obligations, if the
School purchases or otherwise obtains a special event insurance policy or other similar
insurance policy for a special event, the School shall name the “County of Oakland and
its Agents” as additional insureds and certificate holders on the insurance policy and
comply with all of the requirements and obligations in paragraph IV, 2, A. (above).
X. NO ASSIGNMENT
No Party may assign, delegate, or subcontract any of its duties, obligations, or rights
under this SRO Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Parties.
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XI. LIABILITY
Except for the School’s insurance obligations set forth in this SRO Agreement, liability for
acts or omissions of a Party remain with that Party and will not be transferred, assigned,
or assumed by the other Party. Each Party will be responsible for its own acts or
omissions and the acts or omissions of its employees or agents. OCSO shall not be
responsible under any circumstance for the acts or omissions of the School, School
employees, or School agents. Neither the School nor Public Body will have any right
against OCSO for indemnification, contribution, subrogation, or any other similar right to
be reimbursed by OCSO for any claim that arises out of the Services performed under
this SRO Agreement.
For any claims that may arise from the performance of this SRO Agreement, each Party
shall seek its own legal representation and bear the costs associated with such
representation, including any attorney fees.
The School and Public Body agree that this SRO Agreement does not transfer, delegate,
or assign to the OSCO any civil or legal responsibility, obligation, duty of care, or liability
associated with the ownership, maintenance, or operation of the School. The School is
solely and exclusively responsible for any costs, obligations, and civil liabilities associated
with owning and operating the School.
XII. NO WARRANTY AND NO SPECIAL RIGHT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES
There is no warranty, promise, or guaranty, either express or implied, of any kind
whatsoever, in favor of the School or Public Body, their agents, or any person attending
the School or on School property, that the Services provided by OCSO under this SRO
Agreement will result in any specific reduction or prevention of any criminal activity at the
School or any other performance-based outcome.
There is no obligation, duty, promise, benefit, or special right of any kind whatsoever in
favor of the School or Public Body, their agents, or any person attending the School or on
School property to any Law Enforcement Services. OCSO and its agents, including any
Sheriff’s deputy, are not obligated under this SRO Agreement in any way to undertake
any special activity or duty on behalf of the School or Public Body or to provide any
particular or specific service or benefit for the School or Public Body, their agents, or any
person attending the School or on School property.
The Services provided under this Agreement are strictly limited to those governmental
law enforcement functions authorized by law and are exclusively governmental activities
and functions of the type and nature that would be normally supported by tax dollars. This
SRO Agreement simply acknowledges and intends to address the unusual circumstances
and increased law enforcement needs created by the School and the corresponding
increased financial and resource burden on government law enforcement agencies
created by the School.
XIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS
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This SRO Agreement and the LES Agreement, to the extent the LES Agreement is
referenced or described in this SRO Agreement, are the complete and exclusive
agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter thereof and supersedes
all prior negotiations, representations, proposals, agreements, and other communications
between the Parties either oral or written with respect to the subject matter thereof.
This SRO Agreement may only be amended by a written document signed by the Parties,
by and through their duly authorized representatives.
XIV. SIGNATURES
Each individual signing this SRO Agreement certifies by their signature that they are
authorized to sign this SRO Agreement on behalf of the Party for whom they are signing
and by doing so does hereby bind the Party to the terms of this SRO Agreement.
The Parties, by and through their duly authorized representatives, sign their names as
evidence of their approval of this SRO Agreement and promise to be bound.
FOR THE COUNTY:
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David Woodward Date
Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners
FOR THE SHERIFF:
_____________________________________ ________________
Michael Bouchard Date
Oakland County Sheriff
FOR THE SCHOOL:
_____________________________________ ________________
Nicholas Russo Date
Superintendent
FOR THE PUBLIC BODY:
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Bryan Barnett Date
Mayor of the City of Rochester Hills, hereby acknowledges that they have been
authorized by a resolution of the Public Body’s governing body to execute this
Agreement on behalf of the Public Body and hereby accepts and binds the Public Body
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
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