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b. Armed robberies, narcotics or property crimes where the suspect is no longer within the <br />jurisdiction of the VA police. <br />c. Vehicle accident investigations, which may result in non -injuries, injuries, or death <br />involving the VA Police patrol vehicle. <br />d. Any major incident that would require additional Officers for traffic control to allow <br />emergency vehicles a clear access to the facility. <br />e. To assist confirming the identification of wanted subjects, arrest and/or detain individuals <br />who have outstanding warrants issued for their arrest by civil law enforcement agencies. <br />VA Police would execute the detention and physical arrest of subjects under federal <br />warrants. <br />f To provide additional Officers when needed to assist with the physical arrest of a <br />violent/disorderly person (s) who poses a serious threat to patients, visitors, medical staff or <br />themselves. <br />g. To notify VA Police Mental Health Evaluation team as practicable regarding Veterans in <br />crisis so as to provide appropriate VA resources (Mental health care, housing etc.) and <br />ensure the Veteran receives care at a VA hospital. The VA Police MET Team is available to <br />respond to requests for assistance. <br />h. Intelligence Sharing— Sharing information regarding suspects who are Veterans or cases <br />involving Veterans where there is a threat to the public as needed for official law <br />enforcement purposes. <br />2. Veterans Administration Police Department may assist as follows: <br />a. K-9 Utilization— The VA Police employs a K-9 trained to track lost or missing people. This <br />resource can be requested if needed to assist with the location of a lost or missing person. <br />The canine will only be utilized in the community for missing persons when the missing <br />person presents no threat of violence and is being sought for purposes of their health and <br />well-being. The VA canine/handler will not be utilized when there is a clear and present <br />threat to the safety of the handler or the canine itself. <br />b. VA Police Crisis Negotiations Team ("CNT") can assist with Veterans who are in crisis and <br />barricaded, have taken hostages, are suicidal or homicidal. The VA Police CNT Team is <br />available to respond to requests for assistance. <br />Should any VA police officer be involved in a shooting, the FBI will be notified immediately. If <br />the FBI declines investigation, or if the FBI response is delayed, this agreement establishes inter- <br />agency support for the VA Police to receive investigative assistance from the Santa Ana Police <br />Department. Assistance may range from establishing, preserving and/or controlling the crime <br />scene, as well as acting as the lead investigative agency, if requested and necessary. <br />