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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) “Agency” means any general purpose law enforcement agency as defined in RCW 10.93.020.
(2) “Board” means the state law enforcement mobilization policy board.
(3) “Chief” means the chief of the Washington state patrol.
(4) “Chief law enforcement officer” means the chief of police or sheriff responsible for law enforcement services in the jurisdiction in which the emergency is occurring.
(5) “General authority Washington peace officer” means a general authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020.
(6) “Host agency” means the law enforcement agency that requests statewide mobilization under RCW 43.43.970 through 43.43.975.
(7) “Mobilization” means a redistribution of regional and statewide law enforcement resources in response to an emergency or disaster situation.
(8) “Mutual aid” means emergency interagency assistance provided without compensation pursuant to an agreement under chapter 39.34 RCW.
(9) “Resource coordination” means the effort to locate and arrange for the delivery of resources needed by chief law enforcement officers.
(10) “State law enforcement resource coordinator” means a designated individual or agency selected by the chief to perform the responsibilities of that position.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 43. State Government--Executive § 43.43.970. Law enforcement mobilization--Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-43-state-governmentexecutive/wa-rev-code-43-43-970/
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