Washington Traffic Safety Commission 6/5/2025

MOU DRE Program 2025-2027 (05/2025) page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION 621 8th Ave SE, Suite 409, PO Box 40944, Olympia WA 98504-0944 THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between: _________________________________________________________________________ (Agency Name) Hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR” and the WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION, hereinafter referred to as “WTSC.” IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT to provide overtime funding to law enforcement agencies who have certified Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) to conduct the following activities: •Respond in person to the allied agency requests for DRE assessments when no on-duty DRE is available. Phone calls are not considered a “response” to an agency request and therefore overtime cannot be incurred. •Cover shift extension ‘overtime’ when completing a DRE assessment and report. •Court testimony resulting from performing DRE assessments/report associated call outs and shift extensions when overtime is required. (This MOU and associated grant funding do not cover overtime costs incurred from cases/arrests made during normal employment or assignment.) •On an overtime basis, participate in duties as a DRE during emphasis patrols (when no HVE funding is available), allied agency DRE-related requests, or other DRE programs such as teaching and training deemed necessary and pre-approved by the Washington State DRE Coordinator between July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. IT IS, THEREFORE, MUTUALLY AGREED THAT: 1.All contractor DREs will be available for callout by Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications in their individual regions. WSP Communications will be notified of the DRE’s availability when that DRE signs into regular duty with their respective allied agency. As part of this agreement, contractor DREs are responsible for ensuring the Drug Evaluation Classification (DEC) Program has their correct contact information for use in the DRE callout system. 2. Contractor will provide a certified DRE on an “overtime” basis (not to exceed 1.5 times contracted salary and allowable benefits, even during paid holiday) to perform DRE activities as specified. No other commissioned personnel will be funded. 3.WTSC will pay minimum overtime hours per individual agency’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). 4.The period of activity will begin on July 1, 2025 and extend through June 30, 2027. 5. Drug evaluation performance standards for certified and funded DREs must meet the standards of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). 6. DREs will maintain good standing with DEC Program, i.e. paperwork, rolling logs, and resumes. (Contractor and DRE will be notified by the DEC Program if DRE is not eligible for availability and removed from WSP roster -30-day notice given.) 7. Either party may terminate this agreement upon (30 days) written notice to the other party. In the event of termination of this agreement, the terminating party shall be liable for the performance rendered prior to the effective date of termination. EVERETT POLICE DEPARTMENT