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Meeting Date:	11/25/2019
OCDETF
Submitted for:	Alberto Torres	Submitted By:	Alberto Torres
Department:	Constable Precinct 1

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement agreement between Webb County Constable Precinct 1 and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces program (OCDETF) for an amount no to exceed $18,649.00. The total reimbursement amount covers overtime for investigator assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force. The period of performance for this award is October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. State Forfeiture funds will be utilized to cover the fringe benefits allocated to the overtime therefore no impact to the General Fund.

Issue: Collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along Webb County and the Texas.

Solution: Accept federal assistance to continue local participation in Joint Operations under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program.

Result: Disruption of organized crime activity along the Texas border and in Webb County.

Background:

There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, and surrounding areas and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the community. Webb County Constable Precinct 1 has 2 task force investigators embedded with DEA to conduct undercover operations. The objective is to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo and surrounding areas by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations; therefore minimizing the harmful effects of illegal drugs and organized crime.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

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