ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A new agreement aims to streamline the responsibilities of the Albemarle County Police Department and Sheriff’s Office.

The two agencies entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding on Monday.

According to a release, this will ensure more efficient collaboration in providing critical services to the community.

There are several key provisions to the agreement.

One is that ACPD will handle temporary detention orders, post-conviction fingerprinting services, storage of evidence, and assist ACSO with after hours oversight of the Virginia Criminal Information Network terminal.

The second says ACSO will handle prisoner extraditions, data entries for court-generated documents, and courtroom warrant services.

Additionally, ACSO will remain a resource for ACPD to use for search and rescue operations within the county.

In cases where the sheriff’s office is willing and able to assist, both agencies will use a unified command structure.

"The dissolution of the prior MOU has provided an opportunity for both the police department and sheriff's office to re-evaluate our roles, identify common ground, and strengthen our partnership. This new agreement will ensure that we continue to serve our community with greater efficiency and effectiveness," said Colonel Sean Reeves, Chief of the Albemarle County Police Department.

ACPD continues to have existing MOUs with the Blue Ridge Mountain Search and Rescue Group as well as the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.

The new MOU between ACPD and ACSO will remain in effect until June 30, 2025. At that time, it will automatically renew for one year unless terminated by either party through written notice.