23.12 – Short title.

23.12 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Florida Mutual Aid Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 69-112; s. 1, ch. 92-165.

23.121 – Policy and purpose.

23.121 Policy and purpose.— (1) Because of the existing and continuing possibility of the occurrence of natural or manmade disasters or emergencies and other major law enforcement problems, including those that cross jurisdictional lines, and in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with such activity, protect the public peace and […]

23.1225 – Mutual aid agreements.

23.1225 Mutual aid agreements.— (1) The term “mutual aid agreement,” as used in this part, refers to one of the following types of agreement: (a) A voluntary cooperation written agreement between two or more law enforcement agencies, which agreement permits voluntary cooperation and assistance of a routine law enforcement nature across jurisdictional lines. The agreement must specify the […]

23.1231 – Florida Mutual Aid Plan; powers and duties.

23.1231 Florida Mutual Aid Plan; powers and duties.— (1) The Florida Mutual Aid Plan must prepare for the distribution and allocation of state resources, including the Florida National Guard, in support of the overall law enforcement mission. The plan shall be administered by the Department of Law Enforcement to implement the policy and purposes set forth in […]

23.127 – Powers, privileges, and immunities.

23.127 Powers, privileges, and immunities.— (1) Any employee of any Florida law enforcement agency who renders aid outside the employee’s jurisdiction but inside this state pursuant to the written agreement entered under this part has the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if the employee was performing duties inside the employee’s jurisdiction. Any employee rendering […]