Exhibit_J-1._Law_Enforcement_Liability_Application.pdf
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- Excess Liability Insurance
- Solicitation number
- 2024-316
- Issued by
- Collin County, Texas
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The document is a Law Enforcement Liability Application from Ambridge Group, completed by a law enforcement agency seeking insurance coverage. The application provides comprehensive details about the agency's operations, including a jail facility that was built in 1994 and last renovated in 2024, with a state-certified capacity of 1,298 and an average daily inmate population of 1,218. The facility houses adult prisoners, both males and females, and includes violent and non-violent prisoners, with occupant status including convicted felons, misdemeanors, INS detainees, US Marshall detainees, and pre-trial detainees.
The agency operates with 199 armed full-time sworn officers (licensed peace officers), 34 auxiliary/reserve officers, 23 court security officers, and 20 full-time and 354 unarmed jailors, totaling 276 armed and 354 unarmed employees. The annual operating budget for the law enforcement agency is $78,187,574, with a total municipal/county budget of $348,290,119. The facility provides third-party healthcare in the jail, including somatic, behavioral, and mental healthcare, with 1 doctor, 55 nurses, 1 dentist, and 2 psychologists contracted. The application reveals robust policies and procedures, including training in first aid, CPR, de-escalation, and bias-free policing, with comprehensive screening and classification processes for inmates.
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1. Description of Operations:
2. Do you have any State/County/National Accreditations? Yes No
If yes, please describe:
3. What is the current annual operating budget for the law enforcement agency?
4. What is the total annual operating budget for municipality/county?
5. Are you a party to any Mutual Aid Agreements or Multi-Agency Task Forces? Yes No If yes, with whom?
6. Do you provide contracted services for any other entities? Yes No; If yes, with whom?
7. Advise Coverage Requested: Law Enforcement Jail Operations Only Both
8. Does your current policy include coverage for your detention facilities? Yes No
9. Exposure Information:
Armed (# of Employees) Unarmed (# of Employees)
Sworn Officers (Full Time)
Sworn Officers (Part Time)
Auxiliary / Reserve Officers
Civil Process Officers
Court Security Officers
No. of Jailors (Full-Time)
No. of Jailors (Part-Time)
Total Number of Employees
Yes No
Yes No
10. Are the following positions to be insured?
County Sheriff / Police Chief
District Attorney Investigators
D.A. or Prosecuting attorneys Yes No
Ambridge Group
Law Enforcement Liability application This application will be attached to and become a part of the policy.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Page 1 of 6 Ambridge GroupAmbridge Group LEL App (0615)
EXHIBIT J
II. HIRING AND TRAINING
Law Enforcement Liability application continued
11. What are the minimum educational requirements for applicants?
High School Diploma or equivalent? Yes No
30 or more hours of college? Yes No
60 or more hours of college? Yes No
Bachelor’s degree? Yes No
12. Do all officers receive training in Yes No simulated or actual high speed pursuit?
13. Do all officers receive training in:
First Aid? Yes No
CPR? Yes No
Use of defibrillators? Yes No
14. What training is required of reserve and auxiliary officers?
Same as full-time officers?
Less than full-time officers?
If less, explain below:
Does it exceed State Minimum requirements? Yes No
15. Do you follow written policies regarding Yes No in-service training or continuing education for all officers?
16. Is all employee training, both past and Yes No present, documented and kept on file?
a. Are employee records: electronic paper
17. What training of correctional officers/jailors is required prior to hiring?
Full Time Formal Academy? Yes No
Number of Hours
Part Time Formal Academy? Yes No
Number of Hours
18. Does your agency have a Field Training Program for new cadets? Yes No
If yes, how many weeks?
19. Which of the following are included in your selection process prior to employment?
Written Exam? Yes No
Psychological Exam? Yes No
Professional psychological evaluation? Yes No
Background and employment investigation? Yes No
Physical Fitness Testing Yes No
20. How often are officers certified and trained for the following?
Department issued handgun annual bi-annual other
Personal (off-duty) handgun annual bi-annual other
Mace/Chemicals annual bi-annual other
Baton annual bi-annual other
Canine Handling annual bi-annual other
Taser annual bi-annual other
Narcan annual bi-annual other
Other, annual bi-annual other
If other, please describe:
21. Does the agency require Yes No de-escalation training for all law enforcement officers?
If yes, how often?
22. Does the agency require training Yes No on bias-free policing/implicit bias?
If yes, how often?
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III. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
23. Do you maintain a formal Policies and Yes No Procedures Manual?
24. Do all employees maintain their own copy? Yes No
25. Do all employees sign off that they are held Yes No accountable for knowing the contents of the employee handbook?
26. When was your manual originally assembled?
27. When was your manual last updated?
28. Is there a policy that requires warning Yes No before discharging a weapon?
29. Is there a policy a place that prohibits Yes No the discharging a weapon at/from moving vehicles?
30. a. Does the agency track citizen Yes No complaints by officer?
b. Does the agency utilize a civilian review Yes No committee when investigating citizen complaints?
32. Does the agency have a policy that requires officers report use of force against civilians Yes No officers to report each time they use force or threaten to use force against civilians?
a. Are reports followed up? Yes No
If no, explain:
33. Is there a “Duty to Intervene” policy in place requiring officers intervene and stop suspected excessive Yes No use of force by another officer and immediately report to a supervisor?
Attachment: Please attach a copy of your current Law Enforcement Policies and Procedures Manual
31. Do you have formal written policies and procedures pertaining to the following subjects:
Last Updated MM/DD/YY
Use of deadly force. Yes No Use of less-lethal force. Yes No Vehicle high-speed pursuit? Yes No Domestic Violence? Yes No Stops, search and seizure? Yes No Intoxicated arrestees? Yes No Communicable diseases? Yes No Employee moonlighting? Yes No Carotid Hold? Yes No Body Worn Cameras? Yes No ADA Compliance? Yes No Police Volunteer Policy? Yes No Suicide Prevention? Yes No Drone Usage? Yes No Ride Along Policy? Yes No Social Media Policy? Yes No Crisis Communication Policy? Yes No Community Policing? Yes No
IV. RELATED OPERATIONS
34. Do you handle your own dispatching? Yes No
35. Do you dispatch for any other entities? Yes No
36. Are all incoming calls recorded? Yes No
37. How long are the tapes maintained?
38. How many hours of training do dispatchers receive?
39. Do you participate in any internship or Yes No ride-along programs? If so, please attach explanation.
40. Do you own, operate or maintain any: Yes No fixed or rotary wing aircraft?
Watercraft? Yes No
If so, please expain:
41. Do you authorize off-duty employment? Yes No
If so, who authorizes?
Is payroll processed through the entity Yes No
Is there any moonlighting in bars or taverns? Yes No
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42. Which of the following best describes your facility?
Temporary holding facility (under 8 hours – no overnight)
Temporary holding cell (from 8 to 24 hours)
Jail - for persons serving time, awaiting trial or transfer.
Prison – maximum security
43. When was your facility built?
44. When was your facility last renovated?
45. What is the state certified capacity?
46. What is the average daily inmate population?
47. Does your facility house:
Adult prisoners only? Yes No
Males and females? Yes No
Violent and non-violent prisoners? Yes No
48. How many attempted suicides have there been in your facility in the last five years?
49. Has anyone ever successfully committed Yes No suicide in your facility?
If yes, please attach explanation.
50. Do you maintain consistent separation between:
Adults and juveniles? Yes No
Males and females? Yes No
Violent and non-violent inmates? Yes No
51. Is your facility equipped with surveillance systems to monitor activity in the following areas? If so, please check.
Individual detention cells? Audio Video
Secured common areas? Audio Video
Booking area? Audio Video
Sally port? Audio Video
52. When was your facility last inspected by the following:
State Corrections Officials? date:
Fire Inspectors? date:
Department of Health? date:
53. Do you have standard fire protection Yes No systems including smoke detectors and fire alarms?
54. Do dispatchers serve as jailers? Yes No
If so, do they receive the same training? Yes No
V. DETENTION FACILITY
If you do NOT have a detention facility of any kind, please check this box and skip to the next section. No Detention Facility
55. Are there Hold Harmless Agreements used in Yes No all of the Entity’s contracts?
56. Do you have formal written policies and procedures for:
Intake screening and classification? Yes No
Medical screening? Yes No
Suicide detection and prevention? Yes No
Periodic walk-through of the facility? Yes No
Administration and control of medication? Yes No
Use of force? Yes No
Emergency evacuation? Yes No
Communicable diseases? Yes No
PREA Act Yes No
57. When was your manual last updated?
a. Is your manual reviewed by legal counsel? Yes No
58. Has your facility ever been subject to a court Yes No order or Consent Decree?
If yes, please explain:
59. Occupant’s Status:
Convicted Felon Convicted Misdemeanor
INS Detainees US Marshall Detainees
Pre-Trial Detainees
Other/Contracted (please describe):
60. Is medical clearance required before Yes No detention when drug/alcohol is involved?
61. Is monitoring done by jail personnel or Yes No medical personnel on arrests involving drug/alcohol use?
62. How does detention facility ensure cell checks are performed?
63. Do you provide inmate transport? Yes No
If yes, please describe:
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64. Please check the classification that best describes the health care services you provide:
Clinic, Dispensary or Infirmary
Mental or Psychopathic Treatment Center
Medical or Surgical Facility
Drug or Substance Abuse Treatment Center
None
Other (describe):
65. Describe the nature and type of health care you provide:
66. Number of Health Care Beds:
Square Footage of Health Care Facility:
67. Do you employ or contract with any of the following:
Doctor(s)? Employ Contract How many?
Nurse(s)? Employ Contract How many?
Dentist? Employ Contract How many?
Psychologist? Employ Contract How many?
68. Advise whether each of the following maintain their own coverage and if yes, comment the policy limits:
Professional E&O liability?
Medical malpractice?
Policy Limits:
Doctor Yes No Yes No
Nurse Yes No Yes No
Dentist Yes No Yes No
Psychologist Yes No Yes No
Law Enforcement Liability application continued
V. DETENTION FACILITY continued
69. Exposure Information:
Facility Number of Facilities
Total Square Footage
Number of Cells
Design Capacity
Average Inmate
Population
Maximum Capacity in Past
12 Months
Date Built
Jail
Holding Cell
Juvenile Detention Center
Prison
Other:
Attachment: Please provide 1.) a copy of your current Detention Facility Policies and Procedure Manual governing those areas specified above, and 2.) a copy of your latest state inspection report, if applicable.
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Law Enforcement Liability application
VI. ATTESTATION
The undersigned being authorized by, and acting on behalf of, the applicant and all persons or concerns seeking insurance, has read and understands this Application, and declares that all statements set forth herein are true, complete and accurate.
The undersigned further declares and represents that any occurrence or event taking place prior to the inception of the policy applied for, which may render inaccurate, untrue or incomplete any statement made herein will immediately be reported in writing to the insurer. The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that the applicant’s submission and Insurer’s receipt of such written report, prior to the inception of the policy applied for, is a condition precedent to coverage.
The signing of this Application does not bind the undersigned to purchase the insurance, nor does review of the Application bind the insurance company to issue a policy. The applicant does hereby agree that this policy, if issued, is issued in reliance upon the truth of this application, including all requested attachments, which will be incorporated into and made a part of this policy.
WARNING: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE
COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF
CLAIM CONTANING MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS FOR THEPURPOSE
OF MISLEADING, INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO, COMMITS A
FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH IS A CRIME.
Applicant’s Authorized Signature
Title
Date
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| 1: Adult Detention Facility |
| 2: yes |
| 2 details: No |
| 3 : $78,187,574 |
| 4: $348,290,119 |
| 5: no |
| 5 details: |
| 6: yes |
| 6 details: City of Lucas; Trinity Falls MUD; Blue Ridge ISD |
| 7 1: Off |
| 7 2: Off |
| 7 3: yes |
| 8: no |
| 10 1: yes |
| 10 2: yes |
| 10 3: yes |
| 9 1: 199 (Licensed peace) |
| 9 3 : 0 |
| 9 5: 34 |
| 9 7: 0 |
| 9 9: 23 |
| 9 11: 20 |
| 9 13: 0 |
| 9 15: 276 |
| 9 2: |
| 9 4: 0 |
| 9 6: 0 |
| 9 8: 0 |
| 9 10: 0 |
| 9 12: 354 |
| 9 14: 0 |
| 9 16: 354 |
| 11 1: yes |
| 11 2: yes |
| 11 3: yes |
| 11 4: yes |
| 12: no |
| 13 1: yes |
| 13 2: yes |
| 13 3: yes |
| 14 1: yes |
| 14 2: Off |
| 14 4: no |
| 15: yes |
| 16: yes |
| 16 a 1: yes |
| 16 a 2: yes |
| 17 1: no |
| 17 3: no |
| 18: yes |
| 19 1: yes |
| 19 2: yes |
| 19 3: yes |
| 19 4: yes |
| 19 5: yes |
| 20 1: yes |
| 20 2: Off |
| 20 3: Off |
| 20 4: yes |
| 20 5: Off |
| 20 6: Off |
| 20 7: Off |
| 20 8: Off |
| 20 9: yes |
| 20 10: Off |
| 20 11: Off |
| 20 12: yes |
| 20 13: Off |
| 20 14: Off |
| 20 15: yes |
| 20 16: yes |
| 20 17: Off |
| 20 18: Off |
| 20 19: Off |
| 20 20: Off |
| 20 21: yes |
| 20 22: Off |
| 20 23: Off |
| 20 24: Off |
| 21: yes |
| 22: yes |
| 14 3 details: |
| 18 details: Varies |
| 20 22 details: |
| 21 details: Generally this is done once per year as part of critical incident response plans. These techniques are also interwoven with other use of force training as well. |
| 17 2 details: |
| 17 4 details : |
| 22 details: Field training |
| 23: yes |
| 24: no |
| 25: yes |
| 28: no |
| 29: yes |
| 30a: yes |
| 30b: no |
| 32: yes |
| 32a: yes |
| 33: yes |
| 31 1: yes |
| 31 3: yes |
| 31 5: yes |
| 31 7: yes |
| 31 9: yes |
| 31 11: yes |
| 31 13: yes |
| 31 15: yes |
| 31 17: yes |
| 31 19: yes |
| 31 21: yes |
| 31 23: yes |
| 31 25: yes |
| 31 27: no |
| 31 29: yes |
| 31 31: yes |
| 31 33: yes |
| 31 35: yes |
| 34: yes |
| 35: yes |
| 36: yes |
| 39: yes |
| 40: yes |
| 40 1: yes |
| 41 1: yes |
| 41 3: no |
| 41 4: no |
| 26: 01/01/95 |
| 27 : 01/01/22 |
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| 32a details: |
| 37: 12 months |
| 38: 680 hours |
| 40 details: |
| 41 2 details: Assistant Chief Deputy |
| 42 1: Off |
| 42 2: Off |
| 42 3: yes |
| 42 4: Off |
| 47 1: yes |
| 47 2: yes |
| 47 3: yes |
| 49: yes |
| 50 1: yes |
| 50 2: yes |
| 50 3: yes |
| 51 1: Off |
| 51 2: Off |
| 51 3: Off |
| 51 4: yes |
| 51 5: Off |
| 51 6: yes |
| 51 7: Off |
| 51 8: yes |
| 53: yes |
| 54 1: no |
| 54 2: Off |
| 42 0: Off |
| 55: yes |
| 56 1: yes |
| 56 2: yes |
| 56 3: yes |
| 56 4: yes |
| 56 5: yes |
| 56 6: yes |
| 56 7: yes |
| 56 8: yes |
| 56 9: no |
| 57 a: yes |
| 58: no |
| 59 1: yes |
| 59 5: yes |
| 59 2: yes |
| 59 6: yes |
| 59 3: yes |
| 59 4: Off |
| 60: yes |
| 61: yes |
| 63: yes |
| 63 details: By car or van typically |
| 43 : 01/01/94 |
| 44: 09/13/24 |
| 45: 1,298 |
| 46: 1218 YTD |
| 48: 2 |
| 52 1: 05/23/24 |
| 52 2: 12/08/2023 |
| 52 3: 07/01/2024 |
| 57 1: 08/01/2024 |
| 58 details: |
| 64 1: Off |
| 64 2: Off |
| 64 3: Off |
| 64 4: Off |
| 64 5: Off |
| 64 6: yes |
| 67 1: Off |
| 67 2: yes |
| 67 4: Off |
| 67 5: yes |
| 67 7: Off |
| 67 8: yes |
| 67 10: Off |
| 67 11: yes |
| 68 1: yes |
| 68 2: yes |
| 68 4: yes |
| 68 5: yes |
| 68 7: yes |
| 68 8: yes |
| 68 10: yes |
| 68 11: yes |
| 64 details: Third Party Healthcare in the Jail |
| 66 1: 29 |
| 69 1: 2 |
| 69 2: 588,234 |
| 69 3: 1280 |
| 69 4: 1280 |
| 69 5: 1218 |
| 69 6: 1296 |
| 69 7: 01/01/1994 |
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| 68 36: |
| 66 2: 12,102 |
| 67 3: 1 |
| 67 6: 55 |
| 67 9: 1 |
| 67 12: 2 |
| 68 3: |
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| 3 sig day: |
| 2 Title: |
| 20 details: |
| 62 details: Electronic tracking and reporting. |
| 59 details: On question 69, those are the number of beds, not cells, as some of our housing areas are "open dorm". |
| 65 details: Per the contractor's website, they provide Somatic, Behavioral, and Mental Healthcare. |
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