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<br />AGREEMENT <br /> <br />The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agencies <br />and the <br />Adult Protective Investigations Program of the <br />Depattment of Children and Families <br /> <br />The undersigned agency(ies) agree to the following: <br /> <br />A. PURPOSE <br /> <br />The purpose of this agreement is to coordinate services of the law enforcement <br />agency(ies) within Miami-Dade County and Adult Protective Investigations, through <br />cooperation, collaboration, and the sharing of appropriate infol1nation. This agreement <br />recognizes operational protocols for the joint investigation of abuse repOlts involving <br />both criminal and adult protective allegations. Such protocols may be addressed herein <br />or be supplemented by a document in writing signed by the patiies hereto whenever <br />procedures are needed. <br /> <br />It is the objective of this document to: <br /> <br />1. Facilitate standard, consistent and thorough investigations of allegations of <br />abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults; <br /> <br />2. Maximize resources through ajoint investigative process; <br /> <br />3. Coordinate wherever possible interviews of vulnerable adults who are victims <br />of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to minimize mmecessary inconvenience to <br />the victim; <br /> <br />4. Facilitate the orderly collection of evidence in the criminal investigative <br />process; <br /> <br />5. Ensure the provision of appropriate services when deemed necessary for <br />vulnerable adults; and, <br /> <br />6. Provide a forum for on-going communication and resolution of issues <br />involving the safety of vulnerable adults in this community and to foster an <br />effective collaboration among: <br />a. Law enforcement; <br />b. Office of the State Attomey; <br />c. Judiciary; <br />