SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF HENDERSON, NEVADA Department of Justice Complaint No. 204-46-167 Press Release PURPOSESettlement Agreement • May 5th, 2020
Contract Type FiledMay 5th, 2020This Agreement is entered into between the United States Department of Justice ("the United States") and the City of Henderson, Nevada ("Henderson"). It is the Parties' intent that this Settlement Agreement shall resolve all issues associated with the provision of effective communication with persons who are deaf and hard of hearing so that they may participate in or benefit from the services, programs, or activities of the Henderson Police Department on an equal basis with other individuals, including but not limited to arrestees, detainees, suspects, victims, witnesses, companions, complainants, and visitors. This Agreement establishes Henderson's obligations to provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services whenever necessary to ensure effective communications with qualified individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing with respect to all Henderson Police Department programs, services, and activities.