In addition to any other authority provided in this Code, the Superintendent of Police shall have the authority to enter into agreements to form law enforcement task forces, agreements to deputize certified law enforcement personnel, and other cooperative agreements, with the following law enforcement agencies: United States Drug Enforcement Administration; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Illinois Department of State Police; Illinois Attorney General; United States Department of Justice; United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; State's Attorney of Cook County; and other law enforcement agencies determined by the Superintendent of Police to be necessary for the fulfillment of law enforcement functions. The Superintendent is also authorized to enter into agreements with public or private entities concerning placement, installation, maintenance or use of video, audio, telecommunications, or other similar equipment. The location of any camera or antenna permanently installed pursuant to any such agreement shall be determined pursuant to joint review and approval with the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Communications. Agreements entered into pursuant to this section shall be subject to approval by the Corporation Counsel as to form and legality. Such agreements may contain provisions to indemnify or hold harmless participating agencies and their personnel in connection with the purposes of the task force or other agreement. The agreements may not authorize the deployment of City personnel or use of City equipment unless the City Council has duly appropriated funds for such personnel and equipment. The Superintendent of Police shall notify the Chair of the City Council Committee on Police and Fire, or its successor committee, with respect to multi-jurisdictional agreements entered into in accordance with this section.
(Added Coun. J. 1-14-98, p. 60005; Amend Coun. J. 9-5-07, p. 6879, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 18972, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 11; Amend Coun. J. 7-19-23, p. 1768, § 4)