Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: June 16, 2025
Title:
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Approval of and authorization to execute Resolution No.1670, a Resolution authorizing mutual assistance to the Oklahoma City Police Department for a potential NBA Finals victory celebration
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Background:
The Oklahoma City Police Department has requested mutual assistance from the Broken Arrow Police Department’s Special Response Team, pursuant to Title 11 O.S. Sec. 34-103 for a potential victory celebration in the event of an OKC Thunder NBA Finals win. The state statute provides that officers performing such duties shall have the same powers and duties as though employed by the requested municipality, with salaries, insurance, and other benefits provided by the City of Broken Arrow. The Special Response Team is comprised of 19 officers who have special training and equipment to respond to large scale public gatherings. BAPD can conduct the deployment with little to no interruptions of police operations in Broken Arrow.
Cost: $20,000
Funding Source: Public Safety Sales Tax, Fund 344
Requested By: Lance Arnold, Chief of Police
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Resolution No. 1670
Recommendation:
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Approve Resolution No. 1670 and authorize its execution.
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