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 CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL TASK FORCE GROUPS 10 AND 16.
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BACKGROUND:
There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in South Florida. Such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of our residents. The United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Southeast Regional Task Force is designed to disrupt this 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.
DISCUSSION:
The City is committed to protecting its residents and ensuring public safety. By entering into these agreements, the City can continue to participate in the DEA Southeast Regional Task Force by providing police personnel to serve on two separate Groups within the Task Force. Approval of this resolution will provide one (1) Coconut Creek Police Officer to serve on Task Force Group 10 and two (2) Coconut Creek Police Officers to serve on Task Force Group 16. These two separate agreements are renewed annually.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: TBD
EXPENDITURES: $0
BUDGETED? N/A
NOTES: Participation in the DEA Southeast Regional Task Force allows the City to receive proceeds resulting from the forfeiture of any contraband that has been used in the commissions of felonies via Law Enforcement Trust Funds. Total annual budgeted salaries and benefits for the three (3) Coconut Creek Police Officers assigned to the DEA Southeast Regional Task Force is $536,930. Historical annual Law Enforcement Trust Fun...
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