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HSTS0213HSLR736 TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PROGRAM STATEMENT OF JOINT OBJECTIVES Attachment 1 City Contract No. 2014-003 This document defines the responsibilities and conditions that the Prescott, Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC ) (hereinafter referred to as the "Participant") agrees to as part of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Airport Law Enforcement Personnel Program, hereafter referred to as the "Program." This document also defines the responsibilities and participation of TSA. The authority to enter into this Agreement is granted by 49 U.S.C. §§ 106(m) and 114(m). TSA has programmatic authority for the activities undertaken in this Agreement pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §§ 114(g), 44901(g), 44903(e) and 44922(f). The effective date of the Agreement will be the date of the signature by the TSA Contracting Officer. The Participant agrees to provide qualified law enforcement services on -site at PRC during TSA screening checkpoint operating hours, and to provide law enforcement response to the passenger -screening checkpoints in keeping with requirements provided by TSA in accordance with the current Security Directive 1542-01-07 (series), regulations, and other authorities regarding law enforcement services. Funding provided under this Agreement is intended to support a highly visible LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (LEO) presence through on -site flexible, fixed, or a combination of the two (hybrid) LEO support of the TSA screening checkpoints (as determined by the TSA Federal Security Director (FSD), in consultation with the Participant). The FSD, in consultation with the Participant, may direct a change in how the checkpoint is stationed as necessary based on changes in threat levels, surges, seasonality, and/or other circumstances. Regardless of their position or title, any individual who provides law enforcement support as outlined in this Agreement must possess all of the qualifications of a LEO set forth at 49 C.F.R. § 1542.217, while on duty at the airport.The TSA will provide partial reimbursement support for on -site response to TSA screening activities pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. At a minimum the Participant will ensure that the Law Enforcement (LE) service provider will: ➢ Support TSA's screening operations, including dealing with attempts to bring prohibited items through the checkpoint, disorderly persons and similar tasks. ➢ Follow an established LE response standard which is mutually acceptable to FSD, Participant and LE service provider. In addition, the FSD and the participant will determine the appropriate level of participation in TSA's Layered Security Programs (such as Risk Emphasized Flight Screening (REFS), Playbook, Screening Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT), Table Top Exercises, Breach Drills and Joint Vulnerability Assessments (JVAs)). Payment is subject to the availability of appropriated funds and compliance with the requirements of the applicable Security Directive(s), the Airport Security Plan (ASP), regulations, and other authorities regarding LE services as noted above. Should the Participant fail to comply with the provisions outlined in this Agreement, it may face full or partial forfeiture of payment and/or sanctions up to removal from the Program. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 1 of 4