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RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul Police Department is authorized to enter into the
2 attached agreement, which includes an indemnif'ication clause, with The State of Minnesota. The St.
3 Paul Police Department will conduct background investigations for up to eight state assigned
4 Minnesota Police Corps Cadets. A copy of this agreement is to be kept on file and on record in the
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AC710N REQUESSED
Signatures requested on the attached council resolution authorizing the St. Paul Police Department to enter into an
°' agreement, wlrich includes an indemnification clause, with the State of Minnesota.
RECOMMENDATION Ap()foVe (A) o� RBj2Gt (R) PERSONAL SERVICE GONTRACTS MUSTANSWERTHE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. Has this pe�soNfirtn everworked undera tonVactforthis department?
., P�P.NNlNGCOMMISSION YES NO
CIB COMMITTEE 2. Has this person/firtn ever been a city employee?
��� GIVILSERVICECOMMISSION YeS NO
� 3. Dces this persoNfirm possess a skill not rrortnally possessed by any curreM ciry employee?
YES NO
4. Is this person/firm a targeted vendoY?
YES NO
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
, INITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPOR7UNITY (WHQ WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY)
` The St. Paul Police Deparhnent will conducf liackground inves6gations for up to eight state assigaed Minnesota Police
Corps Cadeu. The State of Minnesota will reixnburse the city $1,100 for each background invesrigarion �, ��
' conducted by the St. Paui Police Deparlment. ���'`��� ��' r
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'� ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED
The St. Paul Police Depariment will conduct ernployment backgrounds for future potential St. Paul Police Deparhiient
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- The St, Paul Police Deparbnent will not be reimbursed from the State of Minnesota for background invesrigarions
conducted for up to eight Miunesota Police Corps Cadets.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSAC710N $ 8,800.00 COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE� YES NO
FUNUINGSOURCE SfdteofjVlinIleSOt3 AC7NINNUMBER credit001-04000
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (EXPLAIN)
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JOINT POWEI2�S AGREEI�NT
This agreement is beriveen the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety, State Patrol Division
("State") and the City of Saint Paul, Saint Police Deparhnent ("Govemmental UniY�.
Recita�s
Under Minn. Stat. § 471.59, subd. 10, the State is empowered to engage such assistance as deemed necessary. The State is
in need of professionaUtechnical services to perform background invesrigarions of applicants applying for the Minnesota
Police Corps Program.
Agreement
1 Term of Agreement
1.1 Effective date: Julv 30, 2001, or the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minnesota Statutes
Secrion 16C.05, subdivision 2, whichever is later.
1.2 Expiration date: Seotember 4, 2001, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs
first.
2 Agreement between the Parties
2.1 The Govemmental Unit will assia background investigators to conduct background investigarions for up to eight
(&) State assigned Minnesota Police Corps Cadets.
2.2 The Governmental Unit's investigators will invesrigate the background of up to eight (8) State assigned Minnesota
Police Corps Cadets according to Minnesota Police Corps program standards.
23 The Govemmental UniYs assigned invesfigators will submit background invesrigations of each State assigned
Minnesota Police Corps Cadet, including 5 copies of background investigation summary to the State's Viinnesota
Police Corps' Deputy Director Michael W Quinn, no later than September 4, 2001.
2.4 Within 5 days after each written investigation is completed the Govemmental Unit investigators will tum over all
copies, notes andlor written materials and documentarion relating to these backa ound investigations to the State's
Minnesota Police Corps' Deputy Director.
2.5 The Governmental UniYs assigned investigators will complete each Minnesota Police Corps backa ound ,
investigation according to the `Background Tnvestigation Procedure" attached and incorporated into this agreement.
3 Consideration and Payment
3.1 Consideration. The State will pay for all services performed by the Govemmental Unit under this agreement as
follows:
(1) Compensa[ion. The Governmental Unit will be paid a flat rate of $1,100.00 for up to eight (8) completed
background investigations, not to exceed $8,800.00.
(2)Travel Expenses. All travel expenses must have prior approval by the State's Authorized Representarive of this
agreement. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the
Govemmental Unit as a result of this agreement will not exceed �500.00; provided that the Govemmental Unit will
be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses in the same manner and in no greater amount than provided in
the current "Commissioner's Plan" promulgated by the commissioner of Employee Relarions. The Governmental
Unit will not be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incuned outside Minnesota unless rt has received
the State's pnor written approval for out of state travel. Minnesota will be considered the home state for
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deternuning whether travel is out of state.
(3) Total Obligation. The total obligation of the State for all compensarion and reimbursements to the
Governmental Unit under this agreement will not exceed $9,300.00.
3.2. Payment
(1) Invoices. The State will promptly pay the Goveinmental Unit after the Govemmental Unit presents an itemized
invoice for the services actually performed and the State's Authorized Representative accepts the invoiced
services. Invoices must be submitted timely and according to the following schedule:
One itemized invoice will be filed in arreazs and within 30 davs of the oeriod covered bv the invoice for
work satisfactorilv performed Final invoice must be received no later than October 31, 2001.
(2) Retainage. Under Minnesota Statutes Secfion 16C.08, subdivision 5(b), no more than 90% of the amount
due under this conffact may be paid until the final product of this contract has been reviewed by the State's
agency head. The balance due will be paid when the State's agency head determines that the Govemmental
Unit has satisfactorily fulfilled all the terms of this contract.
(3) Federal funds. (Where applicable, if blank this section does not apply) Payments under this contract will be
made from federal funds obtamed by the United States Department of Justice Office of Justice, Office of the
Police Coms and Law Enforcement Education (Minnesota Depariment of Public Safety Police Coms Proeraml
CFDA number 16.712 of Act 42 U S.C. 14091 et. Sect. The Govemmental Unit is responsible for compliance with
all federal requirements imposed on these funds and accepts full financial responsibility for any requirements
imposed by the Govemmental Unit's failure to comply with federal requirements.
4 Authorized Representatives
The State's Authorized Representative is Jean Cemenskv Staff Ser¢eant 1900 West Countv Road "I° Shoreview MN
55126 or his/her successor.
The Govemmental UniYs Authorized Representative is Bill Finnev Chief Saint Paul Police De�arhnent 100 East 11`"
Street. St. Paul. MN 55101.
Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Contract Complete
51 Assignment. The Govemmental Unit may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this
agreement without the prior consent of the State and a futly executed Assignment Agreement, executed and
approved by the same parties who executed and approved this agreement, or their successors in office.
5.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been
executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original agreement, or their
successors in office. -
5.3 Waiver. If the State fails to enforce any provision of this agreement, that failure does not waive the provision
or its right to enforce it.
5.4 Contract Complete. This agreement contains al] negotiations and agreements beriveen the State and the
Govemmental Unit. No other understanding regarding this agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to
bind either party.
Liabiliry
The Govemmental Umt will indemnify, save, and hotd the State, its agents, and employees harmless from any claims
or causes of action, inciuding attomey's fees incurred by the State, arising from the performance of this agreement by
the Governmental Umt or the Govemmental Unit's agents or employees only to the maYimum limits of its municipal
tort liability limits set forth in Minnesota Statute 466.01 et seq. and any indemnifications made by the Governmental
Unit under this Agreement are accordingiy governed and limited This indemnification shall not be construed as a
waiver of the municipal tort liability limits set forth in Minnesota Statute 466.01 et seq.. This ctause wiil not be
conshued to bar any legal remedies the Governmental Unit may have for the State's failure to fulfill its obligations
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under this agreement.
7 State Audits
Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Govemmental Unit's books, records, documents, and accounting procedures
and pracrices relevant to tkus ageement are subj ect to examination by the State and/or the State Auditor or Legislarive
Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six yeazs from the end of this agreement.
8 Government Data Pracrices The Governmental Unit and State must comply with the Minnesota Government
Data Practices Act, Vlinn. Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by the State under this agreement, and as it
applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Governmental Unit
under this agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause
by either the Goveinmental Unit or the State.
If the Govemmental Unit receives a request to release the data referred to in this Clause, the Govemmental Unit must
iznmediately notify the State. The State will give the Govemmental Unit insmzctions conceming the release of the data
to the requesting party before the data is released.
Venue
Venue for all legal proceedings out of this agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court
with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
10 Termination
101 Termination. The State or the Govemmental Unit may terminate this agreement at any time, with or wnthout
cause, upon 30 days' written notice to the other parry.
10.2 Termination fnr Instefficient Funding. The State may immediately ternunate this ab eement if it does not obtain
funding from the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source; or if funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient
to allow for the payment of the services covered here. Ternrinarion must be by written or fas notice to the
Govemmental Unit. The State is not obligated to pay for any services that are provided after notice and effective date
of termination. However, the Govemmental Unit will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for
services satisfactorily performed to the extent that fiznds aze available. The State will not be assessed any penalty if the
agreement is terminated because of the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source, not to
appropriate funds. The State must provide the Governmental Unit notice of the lack of funding within a reasonable
time of the State's receiving that norice.
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i. STATE ENCUMBI2ANCE VERIPTCATION
Indiv" ualcertifiesthatfr�ndshavebeenencumberec
reguve Minn. Stai. §§ 16AIS and 16C-O5.
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Background Investigation Procedure Page 1 of 4
MINNESOTA POLICE CORPS a �
Backqround Investiqation Procedure
PURPOSE:
The objective of conducting a background investigation is to identify the strengths anc
weaknesses of the individual's past performance and utilize them to predict future
performance as a peace officer. In order to accomplish this, five performance-related
behavioral characteristics have been identified and shall be the firamework for all
investigative inquiries and reporting. These characteristics with supportive rationale
are:
A. DependabilitV= to assist other officers, to fulfill schedule obligations, to
adequate�y perform with minimal supervision, to respond to critical pubiic
needs, to effectively carry out orders, to deal with confidential matters.
B. Honestv: to fulfill enforcement responsibilities in a fair and impartial -
manner, to offer truthful testimony, to assume responsibility for property
of others, to resist and reject offers of personal favor, to not abuse pubfic
authority.
C. Judament: to make objective decisions under varied conditions, to
properly interpret acceptable enforcement practices, to apply that degree
of physical force consistent with the law.
D. Social Stabilitv: to effectively interact with varying types of people, to
maintain a positive image of the organization, to maintain personal moral
standards consistent with public trust.
E. Assertiveness: to pursue and apprehend violators, to take initiative and
act independently when required, to fulfill one's enforcement responsibility
under threat of personal jeopardy, to employ sufficient positive aggressiora
to control incidents, to strive for self-improvement.
II. PROCEDURE:
The enclosed packet contains a completed applicant questionnaire, investigator
workbook, and interview forms to be used to conduct a background investigation.
7hese forms should be used by the investigator to insure statewide uniformity in the
background investigation process.
The Deputy Director of Police Corps will coordinate all background investigations. In
addition the Police Corps will obtain certified copies of afl drivina records, criminal
history checks, credit historv checks and all out-of-state inauiries. If in the process of
investigating, you find a need to check an out-of-state source, notify the Training
Section and they will make the inquiry.
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Comments shouid be objective and not subjective in nature. When positive or
negative comments are made, specific examples of the behavior should be noted
which demonstrate the situation. if interviewees are reluctanf to divuige specific
negative situations, attempt to obtain the names of other persons who may
substantiate the observation.
Read the completed applicant questionnaire. Note any points that you
feei need clarifiication.
2. Contact the appficant to determine a date and time for the initia! interview.
You may need additional releases signed and you can verify any
information on the questionnaire. Each release form should have an
oripinai signature. You should inform the appiicant that this is an
opportunitv to add or clarifV anv information thev have listed on the
guestionnaire.
3. All interviews/contacts shall be documented on the forms provided.
Documentation shall include: name of person contacted; firm or business
representing; address and telephone number (in case future contact is
needed); date and method of interview (in person or telephone). All
interviews shall be in person unless there are extenuatinq
circumstances. Anything written in the comment section shall be
followed up with the interview fiorms provided.
4. Check with the local sheriff, poVice and courts (criminal and civil) that the
appiicant may have had contact with. If the applicant has had police
contact, note the details on the narrative report.
5. Check with the applicanYs former empioyers. Go back at least 10 years
and record the responses on the "Report of (Former) Employer" interview
form.
Check with the applicanYs personal references. Use the "Personal
Reference" interview form. Develop secondary references from those that
the applicant listed and interview them. You may also use this interview
form for police officers the applicant has listed.
7. Interview the applicant's landlord{s). Record the responses on the
"Landlord Interview" form. Check with at least 2 neighbors of the
applicant. Use the "Personai Reference" fiorm as an interview guide.
8. Check with any instructors at the colleges or skiils courses. Use the
"Background of Academic Records" interview form as a guide.
9. You cannot, by ADA Rules, ask questions about medical and
psycho{ogical prob4ems, disabilities or workers compensation c(aims. The
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medical problems will be asked at the time of the medical examination
and cannot be used during the background investigation process. If
medical or psychological information is discovered during the
course of the investigation, make note of the information in a
separate report, seal it in an envelope and mark it for the
"PsychologisY' or "Medical Doctor" whichever is appropriate and
include it with the complete file. This information is not to be
included in the narrative summary.
10. When the background is complete, an interview with the applicant is
required. The applicant may have whomever they deem appropriate
(spouse, significant other) present at the interview. During the interview:
A. Clarify any discrepancies and issues arising from your background
investigation. The applicant must have a chance to tell their side of
the story.
B. Discuss thoroughly the job description and essential functions of a
peace officer. Make it clear that they will be away from home for the
duration of training academy; the possibifity of having to relocate
after graduation; and the various work schedules.
C. Upon completion of the interview, document your observations
relative to the applicanYs communication skills, attitude, and other
traits pertaining to the five behavioral characteristics which would
positively or negatively have an impact on the applicanYs future
perEormance.
11. tlpon completion of the investigation, all facts shall be summarized on the
narrative report form. The report should be divided into the following
categories:
• Residency
. Employment
. Education
. References
• Judicial Action/Law Enforcement Gontacts
. Areas of Concern
Any information obtained from the Police Corps shall be added to the
narrative summary. Whenever possible, objective facts shall be included
in the report. Where a person expresses an opinion about the applicant,
you should note whose opinion is being given either by name or
relationship to the applicant (neighbor, landlord, personal reference).
The report shall be as "sterile" as possible by eliminating statements
which may
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indicate the applicanYs age, race, gender, national origin, mar'�tal status,
disability, sfafus with regard to public assistance, orsexual orientation.
When completed, the report should give the hiring authority the
information necessary to decide whether or not the person would meet the
minimum
qualifications of a peace o�cer, based on factuai information.
12. If an app{icant decides to voluntarily withdraw from the hiring process,
please use the "Candidate Withdrawal" form included in the workbook and
return the entire file to the Training Section.
13: Background investigators shall not give the applicant any testing
component to determine reading or writing skiils, etc.
14. Background Investigators sha(l not require the applicant to fill out any form
that is not part of the Minnesota Police Corps Background Investigation
Packet.
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Presented By:
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Referred To: Committee:Date:
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1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul Police Department is authorized to enter into the
2 attached agreement, which includes an indemnif'ication clause, with The State of Minnesota. The St.
3 Paul Police Department will conduct background investigations for up to eight state assigned
4 Minnesota Police Corps Cadets. A copy of this agreement is to be kept on file and on record in the
5 Office of Fxnancial Services.
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AC710N REQUESSED
Signatures requested on the attached council resolution authorizing the St. Paul Police Department to enter into an
°' agreement, wlrich includes an indemnification clause, with the State of Minnesota.
RECOMMENDATION Ap()foVe (A) o� RBj2Gt (R) PERSONAL SERVICE GONTRACTS MUSTANSWERTHE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. Has this pe�soNfirtn everworked undera tonVactforthis department?
., P�P.NNlNGCOMMISSION YES NO
CIB COMMITTEE 2. Has this person/firtn ever been a city employee?
��� GIVILSERVICECOMMISSION YeS NO
� 3. Dces this persoNfirm possess a skill not rrortnally possessed by any curreM ciry employee?
YES NO
4. Is this person/firm a targeted vendoY?
YES NO
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
, INITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPOR7UNITY (WHQ WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY)
` The St. Paul Police Deparhnent will conducf liackground inves6gations for up to eight state assigaed Minnesota Police
Corps Cadeu. The State of Minnesota will reixnburse the city $1,100 for each background invesrigarion �, ��
' conducted by the St. Paui Police Deparlment. ���'`��� ��' r
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'� ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED
The St. Paul Police Depariment will conduct ernployment backgrounds for future potential St. Paul Police Deparhiient
- academy recruits. i =
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None. �{�}� l 4 2��'
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DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED , 3 ` '��` { a
- The St, Paul Police Deparbnent will not be reimbursed from the State of Minnesota for background invesrigarions
conducted for up to eight Miunesota Police Corps Cadets.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSAC710N $ 8,800.00 COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE� YES NO
FUNUINGSOURCE SfdteofjVlinIleSOt3 AC7NINNUMBER credit001-04000
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (EXPLAIN)
CFMS Conhact No. A28910
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sTaTE oF ivrrrrNESOTA
JOINT POWEI2�S AGREEI�NT
This agreement is beriveen the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety, State Patrol Division
("State") and the City of Saint Paul, Saint Police Deparhnent ("Govemmental UniY�.
Recita�s
Under Minn. Stat. § 471.59, subd. 10, the State is empowered to engage such assistance as deemed necessary. The State is
in need of professionaUtechnical services to perform background invesrigarions of applicants applying for the Minnesota
Police Corps Program.
Agreement
1 Term of Agreement
1.1 Effective date: Julv 30, 2001, or the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minnesota Statutes
Secrion 16C.05, subdivision 2, whichever is later.
1.2 Expiration date: Seotember 4, 2001, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs
first.
2 Agreement between the Parties
2.1 The Govemmental Unit will assia background investigators to conduct background investigarions for up to eight
(&) State assigned Minnesota Police Corps Cadets.
2.2 The Governmental Unit's investigators will invesrigate the background of up to eight (8) State assigned Minnesota
Police Corps Cadets according to Minnesota Police Corps program standards.
23 The Govemmental UniYs assigned invesfigators will submit background invesrigations of each State assigned
Minnesota Police Corps Cadet, including 5 copies of background investigation summary to the State's Viinnesota
Police Corps' Deputy Director Michael W Quinn, no later than September 4, 2001.
2.4 Within 5 days after each written investigation is completed the Govemmental Unit investigators will tum over all
copies, notes andlor written materials and documentarion relating to these backa ound investigations to the State's
Minnesota Police Corps' Deputy Director.
2.5 The Governmental UniYs assigned investigators will complete each Minnesota Police Corps backa ound ,
investigation according to the `Background Tnvestigation Procedure" attached and incorporated into this agreement.
3 Consideration and Payment
3.1 Consideration. The State will pay for all services performed by the Govemmental Unit under this agreement as
follows:
(1) Compensa[ion. The Governmental Unit will be paid a flat rate of $1,100.00 for up to eight (8) completed
background investigations, not to exceed $8,800.00.
(2)Travel Expenses. All travel expenses must have prior approval by the State's Authorized Representarive of this
agreement. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the
Govemmental Unit as a result of this agreement will not exceed �500.00; provided that the Govemmental Unit will
be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses in the same manner and in no greater amount than provided in
the current "Commissioner's Plan" promulgated by the commissioner of Employee Relarions. The Governmental
Unit will not be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incuned outside Minnesota unless rt has received
the State's pnor written approval for out of state travel. Minnesota will be considered the home state for
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deternuning whether travel is out of state.
(3) Total Obligation. The total obligation of the State for all compensarion and reimbursements to the
Governmental Unit under this agreement will not exceed $9,300.00.
3.2. Payment
(1) Invoices. The State will promptly pay the Goveinmental Unit after the Govemmental Unit presents an itemized
invoice for the services actually performed and the State's Authorized Representative accepts the invoiced
services. Invoices must be submitted timely and according to the following schedule:
One itemized invoice will be filed in arreazs and within 30 davs of the oeriod covered bv the invoice for
work satisfactorilv performed Final invoice must be received no later than October 31, 2001.
(2) Retainage. Under Minnesota Statutes Secfion 16C.08, subdivision 5(b), no more than 90% of the amount
due under this conffact may be paid until the final product of this contract has been reviewed by the State's
agency head. The balance due will be paid when the State's agency head determines that the Govemmental
Unit has satisfactorily fulfilled all the terms of this contract.
(3) Federal funds. (Where applicable, if blank this section does not apply) Payments under this contract will be
made from federal funds obtamed by the United States Department of Justice Office of Justice, Office of the
Police Coms and Law Enforcement Education (Minnesota Depariment of Public Safety Police Coms Proeraml
CFDA number 16.712 of Act 42 U S.C. 14091 et. Sect. The Govemmental Unit is responsible for compliance with
all federal requirements imposed on these funds and accepts full financial responsibility for any requirements
imposed by the Govemmental Unit's failure to comply with federal requirements.
4 Authorized Representatives
The State's Authorized Representative is Jean Cemenskv Staff Ser¢eant 1900 West Countv Road "I° Shoreview MN
55126 or his/her successor.
The Govemmental UniYs Authorized Representative is Bill Finnev Chief Saint Paul Police De�arhnent 100 East 11`"
Street. St. Paul. MN 55101.
Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Contract Complete
51 Assignment. The Govemmental Unit may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this
agreement without the prior consent of the State and a futly executed Assignment Agreement, executed and
approved by the same parties who executed and approved this agreement, or their successors in office.
5.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been
executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original agreement, or their
successors in office. -
5.3 Waiver. If the State fails to enforce any provision of this agreement, that failure does not waive the provision
or its right to enforce it.
5.4 Contract Complete. This agreement contains al] negotiations and agreements beriveen the State and the
Govemmental Unit. No other understanding regarding this agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to
bind either party.
Liabiliry
The Govemmental Umt will indemnify, save, and hotd the State, its agents, and employees harmless from any claims
or causes of action, inciuding attomey's fees incurred by the State, arising from the performance of this agreement by
the Governmental Umt or the Govemmental Unit's agents or employees only to the maYimum limits of its municipal
tort liability limits set forth in Minnesota Statute 466.01 et seq. and any indemnifications made by the Governmental
Unit under this Agreement are accordingiy governed and limited This indemnification shall not be construed as a
waiver of the municipal tort liability limits set forth in Minnesota Statute 466.01 et seq.. This ctause wiil not be
conshued to bar any legal remedies the Governmental Unit may have for the State's failure to fulfill its obligations
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under this agreement.
7 State Audits
Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Govemmental Unit's books, records, documents, and accounting procedures
and pracrices relevant to tkus ageement are subj ect to examination by the State and/or the State Auditor or Legislarive
Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six yeazs from the end of this agreement.
8 Government Data Pracrices The Governmental Unit and State must comply with the Minnesota Government
Data Practices Act, Vlinn. Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by the State under this agreement, and as it
applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Governmental Unit
under this agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause
by either the Goveinmental Unit or the State.
If the Govemmental Unit receives a request to release the data referred to in this Clause, the Govemmental Unit must
iznmediately notify the State. The State will give the Govemmental Unit insmzctions conceming the release of the data
to the requesting party before the data is released.
Venue
Venue for all legal proceedings out of this agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court
with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
10 Termination
101 Termination. The State or the Govemmental Unit may terminate this agreement at any time, with or wnthout
cause, upon 30 days' written notice to the other parry.
10.2 Termination fnr Instefficient Funding. The State may immediately ternunate this ab eement if it does not obtain
funding from the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source; or if funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient
to allow for the payment of the services covered here. Ternrinarion must be by written or fas notice to the
Govemmental Unit. The State is not obligated to pay for any services that are provided after notice and effective date
of termination. However, the Govemmental Unit will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for
services satisfactorily performed to the extent that fiznds aze available. The State will not be assessed any penalty if the
agreement is terminated because of the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source, not to
appropriate funds. The State must provide the Governmental Unit notice of the lack of funding within a reasonable
time of the State's receiving that norice.
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Backqround Investiqation Procedure
PURPOSE:
The objective of conducting a background investigation is to identify the strengths anc
weaknesses of the individual's past performance and utilize them to predict future
performance as a peace officer. In order to accomplish this, five performance-related
behavioral characteristics have been identified and shall be the firamework for all
investigative inquiries and reporting. These characteristics with supportive rationale
are:
A. DependabilitV= to assist other officers, to fulfill schedule obligations, to
adequate�y perform with minimal supervision, to respond to critical pubiic
needs, to effectively carry out orders, to deal with confidential matters.
B. Honestv: to fulfill enforcement responsibilities in a fair and impartial -
manner, to offer truthful testimony, to assume responsibility for property
of others, to resist and reject offers of personal favor, to not abuse pubfic
authority.
C. Judament: to make objective decisions under varied conditions, to
properly interpret acceptable enforcement practices, to apply that degree
of physical force consistent with the law.
D. Social Stabilitv: to effectively interact with varying types of people, to
maintain a positive image of the organization, to maintain personal moral
standards consistent with public trust.
E. Assertiveness: to pursue and apprehend violators, to take initiative and
act independently when required, to fulfill one's enforcement responsibility
under threat of personal jeopardy, to employ sufficient positive aggressiora
to control incidents, to strive for self-improvement.
II. PROCEDURE:
The enclosed packet contains a completed applicant questionnaire, investigator
workbook, and interview forms to be used to conduct a background investigation.
7hese forms should be used by the investigator to insure statewide uniformity in the
background investigation process.
The Deputy Director of Police Corps will coordinate all background investigations. In
addition the Police Corps will obtain certified copies of afl drivina records, criminal
history checks, credit historv checks and all out-of-state inauiries. If in the process of
investigating, you find a need to check an out-of-state source, notify the Training
Section and they will make the inquiry.
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Comments shouid be objective and not subjective in nature. When positive or
negative comments are made, specific examples of the behavior should be noted
which demonstrate the situation. if interviewees are reluctanf to divuige specific
negative situations, attempt to obtain the names of other persons who may
substantiate the observation.
Read the completed applicant questionnaire. Note any points that you
feei need clarifiication.
2. Contact the appficant to determine a date and time for the initia! interview.
You may need additional releases signed and you can verify any
information on the questionnaire. Each release form should have an
oripinai signature. You should inform the appiicant that this is an
opportunitv to add or clarifV anv information thev have listed on the
guestionnaire.
3. All interviews/contacts shall be documented on the forms provided.
Documentation shall include: name of person contacted; firm or business
representing; address and telephone number (in case future contact is
needed); date and method of interview (in person or telephone). All
interviews shall be in person unless there are extenuatinq
circumstances. Anything written in the comment section shall be
followed up with the interview fiorms provided.
4. Check with the local sheriff, poVice and courts (criminal and civil) that the
appiicant may have had contact with. If the applicant has had police
contact, note the details on the narrative report.
5. Check with the applicanYs former empioyers. Go back at least 10 years
and record the responses on the "Report of (Former) Employer" interview
form.
Check with the applicanYs personal references. Use the "Personal
Reference" interview form. Develop secondary references from those that
the applicant listed and interview them. You may also use this interview
form for police officers the applicant has listed.
7. Interview the applicant's landlord{s). Record the responses on the
"Landlord Interview" form. Check with at least 2 neighbors of the
applicant. Use the "Personai Reference" fiorm as an interview guide.
8. Check with any instructors at the colleges or skiils courses. Use the
"Background of Academic Records" interview form as a guide.
9. You cannot, by ADA Rules, ask questions about medical and
psycho{ogical prob4ems, disabilities or workers compensation c(aims. The
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medical problems will be asked at the time of the medical examination
and cannot be used during the background investigation process. If
medical or psychological information is discovered during the
course of the investigation, make note of the information in a
separate report, seal it in an envelope and mark it for the
"PsychologisY' or "Medical Doctor" whichever is appropriate and
include it with the complete file. This information is not to be
included in the narrative summary.
10. When the background is complete, an interview with the applicant is
required. The applicant may have whomever they deem appropriate
(spouse, significant other) present at the interview. During the interview:
A. Clarify any discrepancies and issues arising from your background
investigation. The applicant must have a chance to tell their side of
the story.
B. Discuss thoroughly the job description and essential functions of a
peace officer. Make it clear that they will be away from home for the
duration of training academy; the possibifity of having to relocate
after graduation; and the various work schedules.
C. Upon completion of the interview, document your observations
relative to the applicanYs communication skills, attitude, and other
traits pertaining to the five behavioral characteristics which would
positively or negatively have an impact on the applicanYs future
perEormance.
11. tlpon completion of the investigation, all facts shall be summarized on the
narrative report form. The report should be divided into the following
categories:
• Residency
. Employment
. Education
. References
• Judicial Action/Law Enforcement Gontacts
. Areas of Concern
Any information obtained from the Police Corps shall be added to the
narrative summary. Whenever possible, objective facts shall be included
in the report. Where a person expresses an opinion about the applicant,
you should note whose opinion is being given either by name or
relationship to the applicant (neighbor, landlord, personal reference).
The report shall be as "sterile" as possible by eliminating statements
which may
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indicate the applicanYs age, race, gender, national origin, mar'�tal status,
disability, sfafus with regard to public assistance, orsexual orientation.
When completed, the report should give the hiring authority the
information necessary to decide whether or not the person would meet the
minimum
qualifications of a peace o�cer, based on factuai information.
12. If an app{icant decides to voluntarily withdraw from the hiring process,
please use the "Candidate Withdrawal" form included in the workbook and
return the entire file to the Training Section.
13: Background investigators shall not give the applicant any testing
component to determine reading or writing skiils, etc.
14. Background Investigators sha(l not require the applicant to fill out any form
that is not part of the Minnesota Police Corps Background Investigation
Packet.