The Office of the Sheriff Fugitive Unit has Deputy Sheriff's dedicated to handling fugitive cases who is are expert in the field of extradition and rendition. The Fugitive Unit is often contacted for information and advice regarding fugitive cases being handled by individual law enforcement agencies. Contracting extradition and rendition services with the Office of the Sheriff Fugitive Unit is the best available alternative for police agencies within the county due to our specially trained staff. The benefits of this arrangement to both individual police agencies and the Office of the Sheriff are considerable. For a reasonable flat fee, municipalities can quickly turn over this complicated process to officers who are training and experienced in the rendition process. The establishment of such an agreement will also have the added benefit of implementing a more consistent and timely disposition of fugitive cases within Contra Costa County. This action would result in the Sheriff's Office entering into contracts with the following agencies for rendition services: Antioch Police Department, Bay Area Rapid Transit, Brentwood Police Department, Clayton Police Department, Concord Police Department, East Bay Regional Parks Police Department, El Cerrito Police Department, Hercules Police Department, Martinez Police Department, Moraga Police Department, Oakley Police Department, Pinole Police Department, Pittsburg Police Department, Pleasant Hill Police Department, Richmond Police Department, San Pablo Police Department, San Ramon Police Department and Walnut Creek Police Department.

The Office of the Sheriff would be unable to provide this specialized service to other agencies.

Not applicable.