AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENTS WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) TO ALLOW THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THREE GROUPS OF THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL TASK FORCE FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
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BACKGROUND:
There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in South Florida, and such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of our residents. The City has been participating in the DEA’s Southeast Regional Task Force for a number of years to help combat illegal drug activity in the City. Through participation in the Task Force, the City has received $615,350.13 in Federal Law Enforcement Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2016 and $286,779.74 to date for Fiscal Year 2017.
DISCUSSION:
The City is committed to protecting its residents and ensuring public safety. The United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Southeast Regional Task Force is designed to disrupt the illegal drug traffic, gather and report intelligence data related to trafficking narcotics and dangerous drugs, conduct undercover operations where appropriate, and engage in other traditional methods of investigation in order that the Task Force's activities will result in effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of Florida. Approval of this Resolution will provide one Coconut Creek Police Officer to serve on Task Force Group 10, one Coconut Creek Police Officer to serve on Task Force Group 12, and one Coconut Creek Police Officer to serve on Task Force Group 16.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A