3A-Relationships with Other Agencies

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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 5 Lexington Police Department Subject: Relationship With Other Agencies Policy Number: 3A Accreditation Standards: Reference: 1.1.3 Effective Date: 5/1/10  New  Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES The Lexington Police Department supports the concept of establishing and maintaining a good relationship with other agencies, both within and outside the criminal justice system. By enhancing the spirit of cooperation between agencies, the Department will improve its ability to provide quality police services in situations involving a need for interagency planning, coordination and action. PROCEDURES A. LIAISON RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Local Adult and Juvenile Courts a. The Lexington Police Prosecutor shall serve daily in the Concord District Court and, as necessary, the Framingham Juvenile Court, and shall be responsible for the Department's liaison with the adult and juvenile court network. b. The Police Prosecutor shall assist and confer with the Probation Department, Clerk Magistrates, Judges, and the Assistant District Attorneys assigned to the courts. c. When appropriate, the Police Prosecutor will insure that police reports, physical evidence, witnesses and other information are available when needed. d. The Police Prosecutor, and any officer whose duties include youth services, shall maintain contact with the Probation Officers responsible for juvenile affairs. When appropriate, information and recommendations will be provided to the Probation Department in order to assist the Court in proper disposition of juvenile cases.