§ 1941. Short title.

§ 1941. Short title. This subchapter may be cited as the “Police Mutual Assistance Act.” 11 Del. C. 1953, § 1941;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  75 Del. Laws, c. 36, § 1; 

§ 1942. Definitions.

§ 1942. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) “Emergency” means any such circumstance which, in the judgment of the principal law-enforcement officer of the requesting jurisdiction, requires additional police assistance, and shall include such planned or anticipated or scheduled events that, in the judgment of the principal law-enforcement officer of the requesting jurisdiction, will […]

§ 1943. Use of police from other jurisdictions in emergencies.

§ 1943. Use of police from other jurisdictions in emergencies. Whenever the necessity arises during an emergency, upon request, the police of one jurisdiction may, pursuant to this subchapter, lawfully enter into another jurisdiction for the purpose of assisting in meeting such emergency. 11 Del. C. 1953, § 1943;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  75 […]

§ 1944. Mutual assistance.

§ 1944. Mutual assistance. (a) The police agency of a jurisdiction may in its discretion enter into agreements to provide mutual assistance for such periods as it deems advisable with any other jurisdiction within or without the State, including the District of Columbia. Such agreements must set forth the rights and obligations of the parties […]

§ 1945. Liability insurance.

§ 1945. Liability insurance. The governing body of any jurisdiction in this State is authorized to procure or extend the necessary public liability insurance to cover claims arising out of mutual assistance to other jurisdictions. 11 Del. C. 1953, § 1945;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  66 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 3;  75 Del. […]

§ 1946. Direction and authorization of activities.

§ 1946. Direction and authorization of activities. (a) The principal law-enforcement officer on duty of a jurisdiction shall be responsible for directing the activities of all police coming into that officer’s jurisdiction pursuant to this subchapter. (b) The principal law-enforcement officer shall be empowered to authorize all police from a foreign jurisdiction to the same […]

§ 1947. Immunities; benefits.

§ 1947. Immunities; benefits. Police, when acting outside their respective jurisdictions pursuant to mutual assistance, shall have all the immunities from liability and exemptions from law, ordinances and regulations and shall have all the pension, relief, disability workers’ compensation and other benefits enjoyed by them while performing their respective duties within their own jurisdiction. Nothing […]