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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES,
AND GREELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
This agreement is entered into, by and between the Weld County Department of
Human Services, hereinafter "Human/Social Services", and Greeley Police Department,
hereinafter "Law Enforcement".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Colorado law encourages cooperation between local departments of
Human/Social Services and Local Law Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, from time to time, Weld County Human Services and Local Law
Enforcement have the responsibility to investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect;
and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to memorialize their cooperative arrangement; and
WHEREAS, by custom, Human/Social Services has taken the prime responsibility to
investigate child abuse and neglect cases, and the parties affirmatively state that this Agreement
is not intended to change this custom; and
WHEREAS, while each of the undersigned professionals and agencies have specific
responsibilities in the treatment, protection, and investigation of children, it is acknowledged
that the multidisciplinary team approach on matters of child abuse and neglect is a more
positive approach to the ultimate resolution of the problems related to these most difficult
situations; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this agreement is to enhance the ability of agencies,
organizations, and individuals to implement coordinated efforts in dealing with children and
families involved in child abuse and neglect,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
PROTOCOL FOR COOPERATION
The following protocol shall apply for cooperation between Human/Social Services and
local Law Enforcement.
A. Child abuse reporting laws allow reports to both Law Enforcement and Human/Social
Services. This makes cooperation essential to assure prompt action, protection for the
child and the responses required by law. The decision regarding who investigates a
suspected child abuse/neglect case shall be made jointly by the referring agency and
the receiving agency. Joint investigation may also be requested by the receiving
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agency if there is a determination of that need.
B. The Department of Human/Social Services has an assigned worker on call twenty-four
hours per day, seven days per week. Any referrals should be made to a caseworker or
the director during regular working hours or the staff person on call after hours. All
referrals from Human/ Social Services will be made to the officer on duty.
C. Cases of minor and medium physical abuse/neglect will not require immediate
referral to local Law Enforcement by the staff of Human/ Social Services. All cases of
a more severe nature require immediate contact with local Law Enforcement
depending on jurisdiction.
D. Third -party abuse or neglect cases investigated by Law Enforcement as provided in
Section 19-3- 308(5.3)(a) shall not require immediate notification to Human/Social
Services. In such cases, Law Enforcement shall submit a copy of its investigative
report to Human/Social Services in order that Human/Social Services may submit a
report to the states automated system if the case is substantiated and may order to
have the local Child Protection Team review the case.
E. All reports of confirmed child abuse/neglect shall be forwarded by the County
Department to the District Attorney's office and the local Law Enforcement agency.
F. In Joint investigations, as a general rule, Human/Social Services will take the lead in
interviewing the victim; and Law Enforcement will take the lead in interviewing the
alleged perpetrator. Joint interviews shall be preceded by a planning session to outline
the conduct of the interview prior to the investigation. However, some investigations
will proceed according to a standard plan of actions, while others will require a unique
approach. Upon completion of the joint investigation:
1. Law Enforcement continues criminal investigation without the involvement of
Human/Social Services. This shall include the submission of the information
to the District Attorney for disposition.
2. Human/Social Services shall be responsible for determining what measures are
necessary for the protection of the children, which may include, but not
necessarily be limited to the removal of the child (ren) from the home, the filing of
a Petition for Dependency and Neglect, and appropriate notification to the Court if
removal has occurred.
3. Appropriate sharing of reports must occur. Law Enforcement shall provide
Human/Social Services with copies of incident reports when requested.
LANGUAGE AND CRITERIA FOR
IDENTIFICATION OF SUSPECTED ABUSE
This section is intended to ensure that all parties are using the same language and criteria for
identification of suspected abuse and neglect cases.
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ABUSE
• Minor - Excessive or inappropriate force used resulting in a superficial injury.
Medium - Excessive or inappropriate force used resulting in an injury which may
require medical attention.
Severe- Excessive or inappropriate force used resulting in a serious injury which
requires medical attention and/or hospitalization.
Near fatal - Involves an incident in which a physician determines that a child is in
serious, critical, or life -threatening condition as the result of sickness or injury caused
by suspected abuse and/or neglect.
Fatal - Physical or emotional needs of child are not met resulting in death.
NEGLECT
• Minor - Physical or emotional needs of child are marginally or inconsistently met,
but little or no impact on the child's functioning.
Medium - Physical or emotional needs of child are inadequately met resulting in some
impairment in the child's functioning.
Severe - Physical or emotional needs of child are not met resulting in serious injury or
illness.
Near fatal - Physical or emotional needs of the child are not met in an incident in
which a physician determines that a child is in serious, critical, or life -threatening
condition as the result of sickness or injury caused by suspected abuse and/or neglect.
Fatal - Physical or emotional needs of child are not met resulting in death.
SEXUAL ABUSE
• Severity of sexual abuse should be determined based upon the type of contact,
duration of contact, and the emotional impact upon the child.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INVESTIGATION
A. The following are applicable cases, or types of cases, where it is expected that the sole
investigation will be conducted by Human/Social Services (Law Enforcement may be
called at any time there may be a safety risk to any worker):
1. Minor physical abuse
2. Substance exposed newborn.
3. Failure to Thrive
4. Medical neglect (including failure to provide medically indicated treatment to
disabled infants with life threatening conditions and drug affected babies).
5. Sexual abuse when perpetrator under age 10. Exception, if there is indication that
the under age 10 perpetrator is the victim of someone over 10.
6. Educational neglect. In truancy cases, after charges have been filed by the school
district.
7. Emotional abuse.
8. Medium neglect, lack of supervision.
9. Physical or sexual abuse in a daycare home or center, foster home, group home
or institution. (Another county department may need to investigate to avoid a
conflict of interest).
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B. The following are examples of cases where it is expected that the sole
investigation will be conducted by Law Enforcement (Human/Social Services may
be called when determined by both parties to be in the best interest of the safety of
the child).
1. Third -party physical abuse.
2. Third party sexual abuse, when the alleged perpetrator is over 10 and it can be
determined that the actor is not an abused child.
3. Report of immediate danger to a child when proximity and speed of Law
Enforcement response is needed, when Child Protective Services are not available,
and risk to the child indicates immediate evaluation is needed (e.g., welfare check).
C. The following cases shall be jointly investigated by Human/Social Services and
Law Enforcement when abuse or neglect is suspected:
1. Death of a child.
2. Medium to severe physical abuse or risk of this. Joint investigation by
Human/Social Services and Law Enforcement is recommended to evaluate the
need for immediate medical evaluation, protective custody of the child and
appropriate civil and criminal action.
3. All head trauma injuries (i.e., subdural hematoma).
4. All injuries involving ruptured organs, unjustifiably explained abdominal injuries
or any injury consistent with abuse. (The history given concerning such
conditions is at variance with the degree or type of such condition or death; or the
circumstances indicate that such condition may not be the product of an
accidental occurrence).
5. All fractures which are unjustifiably explained, or multiple fractures or in various
stages of healing. (The history given concerning such conditions is at variance
with the degree or type of such condition or death; or the circumstances indicate
that such condition may not be the product of an accidental occurrence).
6. All second or third degree burns, including cigarette burns or other burns
consistent with abuse (such as immersion burns).
7. All lacerations to the face, external genitalia or extremities which are unjustifiably
explained. (The history given concerning such condition is at variance with the
degree or type of such condition or death; or the circumstances indicate that such
conditions may not be the product of an accidental occurrence).
8. All lesions on different parts of the body.
9. Infra familial and third -party sexual abuse.
10. Injurious Environment. (May require Code Enforcement).
11. Sexual abuse when the alleged perpetrator may be a child victim, or the actor may
have his/her own children under the age of 18, or any other child may be at risk.
12. When a suspected perpetrator who is a parent, custodian, guardian or a child may
flee.
13. When a parent, custodian, or guardian of a child refuses access to the child (ren)
by Human/Social Services or Law Enforcement or refuses medical examination of
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the child (ren). It is recognized that it may be necessary for Human/ Social
Services to obtain a Court Order for access to said child (ren).
14. Conditions suggesting suspicion that a law has been broken.
15. Any case in which a child is subjected to human trafficking of a minor for
sexual and labor servitude.
GENERAL PROVISIONS OF COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT
A. The intent of this Agreement is to clarify and enhance cooperation between agencies
to protect children. It is recognized there may be differing opinions regarding some
case decisions. In those cases, referral to supervisory levels would be appropriate.
Child Protection Teams also may be used for consultation, feedback, and direction
regarding cases which have become problematic between agencies. The District
Attorney may provide guidance as well. In extreme circumstances, the Court may be
requested to intervene to resolve issues related to the legal responsibility of each
agency.
B. Because agencies and communities are changing entities, annual review for
modification or evaluation is accepted as a part of this cooperative agreement. The
parties shall set a mutually convenient annual meeting to review and discuss issues
directly related to the fulfillment of this Agreement.
C. Relevant portions of Colorado Revised Statutes are 19-3-308(5.5).
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THE UNDERSIGNED INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING THEIR RESPECTIVE
AGENCIES HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND AGREE TO IMPLEMENT THE
PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED.
COUNTY:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld Co -n' Clerk to the Bard WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
By:
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Mike Freeman, Chair
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LAW ENFORCEMENT:
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Adam Turk, Chief of Police
Sep 11, 2023
Date:
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SIGNATURE REQUESTED: Weld/Greeley
Cooperative Agreement
Final Audit Report
2023-09-11
Created: 2023-09-11
By: Sara Adams (sadams@co.weld.co.us)
Status: Signed
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UNC Police Department
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8568
Johnstown Police Department
2023-2666
8569
Kersey Police Department
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8570
Platteville Police Department
2023-2670
8571
Mead Police Department
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8572
Erie Police Department
2023-2905
8573
Milliken Police Department
2023-2906
8574
Brighton Police Department
2023-2732
8575
Garden City Police Department
2023-2733
8576
Nunn Police Department
2023-2904
8577
Frederick Police Department
2023-2903
8579
Town of Hudson
2023-3106
8580
LaSalle Police Department
2023-2908
8581
Lochbuie Police Department
2023-2907
8582
Windsor Police Department
2023-3031
8583
Weld County Sheriff's Department
2023-2902
8584
Evans Police Department
2024-0958
8585
Ft. Lupton Police Department
2023-3670
8586
Town of Keenesburg
2023-3671
8587
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9868
Johnstown Police Department
2023-2666
9869
City of Greeley Police Department
2023-2667
9870
Kersey Police Department
2023-2668
9871
Mod Police Department
2023-2669
9872
Platteville Police Department
2023-2670
9873
UNC Police Department
2023-2731
9874
Brighton Police Department
2023-2732
9875
Gorden City Poice Department
2023-2733
9876
Weld County Sheriffs Department
2023-2902
9877
Frederick Police Department
2023-2903
9888
Nunn Police Department
2023-2904
9878
Erie Police Department
2023-2905
9879
Milliken Police Department
2023-2906
9880
Lochbuie Police Department
2023-2907
9881
LaSalle Police Department
2023-2908
9882
Windsor Police Department
2023-3031
9883
Town of Hudson
2023-3106
9884
Ft. Lupton Police Department
2023-3670
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