Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 

Between 

Little Traverse Bay Bands ofOdawa Indians Law Enforcement Department 

and 

Charlevoix-Cheboygan-Emmet Central Dispatch Authori(p 

I. Background: 

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) Law Enforcement Department and the 

Charlevoix-Cheboygan-Emmet (CCE) Central Dispatch Authority are separate and autonomous 

regional public entities in the State of Michigan. Both entities provide a fom1 of public safety in the 

same geographic area. Both entities also recognize the need to work collaboratively on certain 

projects that may mutually benefit each other and the citizens they serve. 

II. Purpose of this Memorandum: 

Recognizing the background noted above, the L TBB Law Enforcement Department and CCE 

Central Dispatch Authority are interested in working together to provide enhanced public safety 

for the Tribal Citizens of the L TBB and to increase safety for the L TBB Law Enforcement 

Department and the Law Enforcement Agencies that participate in the Authority while handling 

incidents in and around their respective response areas. 

A collaboration of communication and data sharing of Public Safety Computer Aided Dispatch, 

Records and Jail Management, and Radio Communications will benefit both the LTBB Law 

Enforcement Department and the participating Law Enforcement Agencies. 

A collaboration of sharing communications components and equipment, networks and software 

will also provide the LTBB Law Enforcement Department with communications back-up and 

dispatch services in an emergency situation or as needed by the L TBB Law Enforcement 

Department. 

III. Representation: 

The L TBB Chief of Police and the CCE Central Dispatch Authority Executive Director may appoint 

a joint subcommittee to identify key common components, develop plans, and make 

recommendations to their respective Councils and Boards. 

The LTBB Chief ofPolice m1d the CCE Central Dispatch Authority Executive Director may 

schedule joint meetings in order to facilitate discussion on recommendations of the 

subcommittee. These discussions may involve, but would not be limited to, items such as: 

ownership of equipment, funding, joint application for grants, etc. 
IV. Mutual goals: 

The LTBB Law Enforcement Department and CCE Central Dispatch Authority both recognize that 

the regional sharing of resources can be beneficial to each party in order to achieve a higher level of 

interoperability and preparedness. This sharing of resources may eliminate possible duplication of 

key equipment and services, and enhance the ability of paiiicipating agencies sharing common 

border areas and infrastmcture to work collaboratively to ensure the highest possible level of 

services. This sharing allows for collaborations in applying for grants and awards for communication 

and data sharing projects that are mutually beneficial to both paiiies and will enhance, improve, 

replace, manage and administer projects for LTBB and participating Law Enforcement Agencies. 

V. Parties' Roles and Responsibilities: 

It is hereby agreed by and between the parties as follows: 

A. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Law Enforcement Department and 

CCE Central Dispatch Authority may authorize the appointment of representatives to 

a joint subcommittee for the identification of key areas where shaJ"ing of resources 

may be mutually beneficial. 

B. The subcommittee may meet to exchange infonnation ai1d correspondence via the 

most appropriate meai1s, and develop goals and recommendations for their respective 

Councils ai1d BoaJ"ds. 

C. The subcommittee members would serve without additional compensation, but may 

be compensated for expenses, such as travel, lodging, etc., by their respective Council 

or Board. 

D. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Law Enforcement Depaiiment 

together with the CCE Central Dispatch Authority may commit funds to projects that 

aJ"e deemed necessary and beneficial to the needs and goals identified and mutually 

agreed upon. 

E. The Little Traverse Bay Bai1ds of Odawa Indians Law Enforcement Department shall 

be ai1 equal response agency partner like any current Law Enforcement Agency that 

participates in the CCE Central Dispatch Authority. 

F. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Law Enforcement Department may 

appoint a representative to serve as a member on CCE's Technical Advisory 

Committee BoaJ"d (TAC). 

G. To the extent allowed by law, the Little Traverse Bay Bai1ds of Odawa Indians shall 

enjoy the protections afforded under the Michigai1 Public Safety Conmrnnications Act 

(PA 32 of 1986). 

H. Title to any equipment that is shaJ"ed between the Little Traverse Bay Bands of 

Odawa Indiai1s and CCE Central Dispatch Authority shall remain with ilie original 

0W11er ofthe equipment. 

I. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Law Enforcement Depaiiment 

retains direct and sole access to L TBB data that is required to be locked and available 

only to the L TBB Law Enforcement Department, but shall share "usable reporting 

data" with ilie oilier Law Enforcement Agencies for tl1e purpose of criminal 

investigations and other law enforcement reporting needs. 
VI. Voluntary Disassociation: 

This MOU is a nonbinding relationship that both parties have entered into in good faith. Either party 

may void this MOU without penalty or liability by so notifying the other in writing twelve (12) 

months prior to the desired disassociation date. 

VII. Term and Amendment: 

This Memorandum shall be in effect until voided by either party twelve (I 2) months prior to the 

desired termination date. Both patties reserve the right to renegotiate this Memorandum upon the 

mutual consent of the other party. This Memorandum represents the entire understanding of both 

parties with respect to this collaboration. Any modification of this Memorandum must be in writing 

and signed by both parties. 

Signed by: 

e's:':~ /}fe, ~<i~ Date: 7 - ( 7- /;b_ 

Dexter McNamara, Tribal Chairman 

---t:rn!e-g::,,averse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians 

CCE Central Dispatch A