(A) In accordance with these rules, policies and guidelines the Sheriff of Dare County is hereby authorized to enter into mutual assistance arrangements with municipal, county and state law enforcement agencies provided that the requests and authorizations shall comply with G.S. §§ 160A-288, 160A-288.2 and 90-95.2, as applicable.
(B) The Sheriff is authorized to permit deputies to work temporarily with officers of the requesting agency including in an undercover capacity; and, the Sheriff may lend the equipment and supplies to requesting agencies as he or she deems advisable.
(C) While working with a requesting agency, a deputy shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, rights, privileges and immunities (including those relating to the defense of civil actions and payment of judgments) as the officers of the requesting agency in addition to those he or she normally possesses.
(D) The Sheriff shall submit to the Board of Commissioners copies of all such agreements entered into and while no further ratification is required, each agreement shall be subject to nullification upon repeal of the authority granted by this section.
(Prior Code, § 34.01) (Am. Ord. passed 12-1-1988)