AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA), TO ALLOW THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL TASK FORCE. (ADDENDUM)
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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. On September 8, 2016, the City Commission approved Resolution 2016-208, which approved agreements with the DEA for participation in the Southeast Regional Task Force, Group 12 and Group 16.
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 (1) Coconut Creek Police Officer to serve on Task Force Group 10.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A