Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement agreement between Webb County District Attorney’s Office and the United States Marshals Services for overtime expenses. The period of performance for this agreement is October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $16,000.00, in support of Joint Law Enforcement Operations - Project JLEOTFS4. The applicable fringe benefits for the overtime will be covered utilizing forfeiture funds. [Fund #2580 (US Marshals-District Attorney)]
Issue: Collaboration between Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along the Texas border and within our Community.
Solution: Accept Federal assistance to continue local participation in USMS investigations, strategic initiatives and prosecution of organized crime.
Result: Disruption of organized criminal activity in Webb County and along the Texas border.
Background:
USMS agreement have been approved in the past in support of Joint Law enforcement operations to dismantle organized criminal activity.
Previous Court Action:
The cooperative agreement between the Webb County District Attorney's Office and the USMS was approved on September 22, 2014 by the governing body.