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Memorandum of Understanding Regarding SIS Services Page 2 of 4 The Honolulu Police Department does not maintain these documents indefinitely and may not be able to provide copies at a later date. 4. The HPD shall be responsible for confirming that the discipline is accredited before submitting a request for services if the use of accredited services is essential. 5. The HPD shall be responsible for the transportation/shipping of evidence to the SIS; the SIS will return evidence to the HPD. The HPD is responsible for shipping charges to and from the SIS. 6. The HPD shall disseminate SIS reports in full. If excerpts or redactions are needed for trial presentation, the SIS will be contacted for assistance. E. Honolulu Police Department's RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The Honolulu Police Department agrees to provide SIS assistance to the HPD, including (but not limited to) analysis of evidence, verification and technical review, report writing, witness preparation, and testifying in court. 2. The Honolulu Police Department shall be responsible for work requests based on the SIS's triaging practices and procedures. Prioritization shall be handled as it would for Honolulu Police Department cases. 3. The Honolulu Police Department agrees to confirm receipt of the request for assistance by the HPD, to immediately notify the HPD if it is unable to comply with the request or if there will be a significant delay, and to provide the results of the requested SIS services to the HPD upon completion of those services. The confirmation, notification, and results shall be communicated to the requester who requested the assistance, via email messages. 4. All work performed shall be in accordance with SIS policies, procedures, and practices, the same as if the Honolulu Police Department were the investigating agency. The case record shall be provided to the HPD upon completion of work. 5. The Honolulu Police Department shall obtain permission from the HPD prior to releasing case information when contacting outside forensic professionals for technical review and/or consultation. The Honolulu Police Department shall not send case information to outside technical consultants and forensic professionals without the express written permission of the HPD. EXHIBIT "A"