Leif Bromme – Secret Service MOU
On Nov. 3, the Collegedale City Commission unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will allow the United States Secret Service to train at the Collegedale Police Department’s firing range. According to Police Chief Jack Sapp, the Secret Service has already completed the necessary forms and will now be allowed access following the commission’s decision.
According to the United States Department of Education, MOUs are documents that outline interactions between two parties. They help to develop a mutual understanding of roles, rules and conflict resolution without it being legally binding. While it serves as a precursor to more formal arrangements, Assistant Police Chief Jamie Heath stated that the Collegedale Police Department will rely on the MOU in lieu of a formal contract…