Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement between the Webb County Attorney’s Office and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces program (OCDETF). The performance period is January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 for an amount not to exceed $1,800.00 in overtime. Forfeiture funds will be utilized to cover fringe benefits allocated to the overtime having no impact on the general fund.
Issue: Collaboration between Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue an dismantle organized crime organizations along Webb County and the Texas Border.
Solution: Accept Federal assistance to continue local participation in Joint Operations with Homeland Security & Investigations.
Result: Disruption of organized crime activity along the Texas border and in Webb County.