Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): University of Houston-Downtown
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval of an affiliation agreement with the University of Houston-Downtown to provide facilities for criminal justice internships/field experience.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Sheriff's Office seeks approval of an affiliation agreement with the University of Houston-Downtown Criminal Justice Department. The agreement will allow UHD students to participate in supervised field experience and internship opportunities with HCSO. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of both parties, including student supervision, coordination, orientation, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures. There is no cost associated with this agreement and no financial obligation to HCSO.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this agreement will support educational and workforce development opportunities for students pursuing careers in criminal justice. It will also strengthen HCSO's partnership with local higher education institutions and provide students with meaningful, supervised exposure to public safety operations.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): D1: Enhance reentry program support.
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