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<br />may not be disclosed except as specifically authorized by ss.415.1 0 1-415 .113, <br />in accordance with s.415.107(1),F.S. <br /> <br />6. If the JO law enforcement agency(ies) request that the API not interview the <br />possible responsible person, that request shall be honored. The API must then <br />document the date and the time of the request, the person making the request <br />and the reason for the request. The JO law enforcement agency(ies) agree to <br />advise the API when the interview may be conducted and will, when <br />appropriate, share the results of any interview conducted by the JO law <br />enforcement agency(ies). Every effOlt will be made to preserve the <br />confidentiality of the criminal investigation. <br /> <br />7. The API will be responsible for assessing the immediate safety of the <br />vulnerable adult. If the API detem1ines the vulnerable adult is in need of <br />emergency protective services, law enforcement may be contacted for <br />assistance. The law enforcement officer on the scene may provide <br />transpOltation if medical transpOltation is not available. It shall be the <br />responsibility of the API to detel111ine the need for and request any social <br />services deemed necessary to support the vulnerable adult. The undersigned <br />law enforcement agency(ies) will provide input and/or recommendations to <br />the API. <br /> <br />8. The API and the undersigned law enforcement agency(ies) will develop, <br />implement, and provide training on these joint investigative protocols, <br />protocols for the assessment of domestic violence during abuse investigations, <br />and the assessment of abuse during family violence investigations. <br /> <br />9. This agreement, with any attachments, is pursuant to Florida Statute, <br />415.1045(6), and is intended to constitute the necessary and written protocols <br />as set fOlih therein, and includes: <br /> <br />a. Infol111ation goveming response to abuse, neglect and exploitation reports <br />or investigations, <br />b. An assessment ofrisk by the Depmiment of Children and Family Services, <br />and <br />c. Release and maintenance of records and other information. <br /> <br />10. Should any conflicts occur: <br /> <br />a. During a protective investigation, resolution shall be attempted at the <br />lowest ranking levels possible, and consideration shall be given to the <br />following items: <br /> <br />1. The welfare of the vulnerable adult, and <br />2. The thoroughness and integrity of the criminal investigation, and <br />3. The thoroughness and integrity of the adult abuse investigation. <br />