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1532 DEA State/Local Task Force` JS paPartmeaf � � / U. S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration %,Z> Orlando District Office 300 International Parkway, Suite 424 Heathrow, FL 32746 September 20, 2012 Interim Chief Richard W. Myers Sanford Police Department 815 Historic Goldsboro Boulevard Sanford, FL 32771 Dear Interim Chie ers: Enclosed is a copy of the fully executed FY 2013 State and Local Agreement for your files. Sincerely, Jef T. Walsh Assistant Special Agent in Charge Enclosure RECEIVED AUG 312012 STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT This agreement is made this 30` day of September, 2012, between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA "), and Sanford Police Department (hereinafter "SPD "). The DEA is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873. W IEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the Florida area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of Florida, the parties hereto agree to the following: 1. The DEA Orlando Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below: a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Florida area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations; b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs; and c. 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. 2. To accomplish the objectives of the DEA Orlando Task Force, the SPD agrees to detail one (1) experienced officer(s) to the DEA Orlando Task Force for a period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment, the SPD officers will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force. 3. The SPD officers assigned to the Task Force shall adhere to DEA policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for dismissal from the Task Force. 4. The SPD officers assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as Task Force Officers of DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878. 5. To accomplish the objectives of the DEA Orlando Task Force, DEA will assign three (3) Special Agents to the Task Force. DEA will also, subject to the availability of annually appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary funds and equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and SPD officers assigned to the Task Force. This support will include: office space, office supplies, travel funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment, training, and other support items. 6. During the period of assignment to the DEA Orlando Task Force, the SPD will remain responsible for establishing the salary and benefits, including overtime, of the officers assigned to the Task Force, and for making all payments due them. DEA will, subject to availability of funds, reimburse the SPD for overtime payments made by it to SPD officers assigned to the DEA Orlando Task Force for overtime, up to a sum equivalent to 25 percent of the salary of a GS -12, step 1, (RUS) Federal employee (currently $ 17,202.25), per officer. Note: Task Force Officer's overtime "shall not include any costs for benefits, such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses. " contri uting ODOTF agencies in the investigation. In investigations where agencies (e.g. independent agency, units, narcotic squads, detective squads etc.) comprising the ODOTF participate in the investi ation leading to the seizure and federal forfeiture of assets, sharing may also be determined on the ultima qualitative value of the information provided to the ODOTF. In making the distribution determ nation, DEA will take into consideration the originator of the information, the development and/or use of onfidential informants or sources of information, and the critical nature of the assistance to the 17. TI 30,20 Billing of this term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph number one until September 3. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirtv days' advance written notice. for all outstanding obligations must b agreement. DEA will be responsible c For the Drug Enforcement Administration: . Trouville cia Agent in Charge iami Field Division For thd Sanford Police Department: ,u r JJJ f ui � UML_"11UU f_UJM1IV F Hl7G — — (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such convicion; (ee) Notifying, the agency, In writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice o such convic tion. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice including position title to: Department of Justice, Office R Justice Programs, ATtN: Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington D C. 20531, Notice shall include the iden- tification number(s3 of each affected grant; (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - (1) Taking apppropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitefion Act of 1 P3, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforce- ment, or other appropriate agency; fg) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug- (tree work lace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b, (c), (d), (e), and (f). sites) for of t doe �n the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip code) , As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications. 1. Grantee Name and Address: Interim Chief Richard W, Myers Sanford Police Department: 81 5 Hi s - tor ic Goldsboro Bou Sanford, FL 32771 2. Application Number and /or Project Name Check F if there are workplace on fie that are not idenfrfied here. Section 67, 630 of the regulations provides that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification In each Federal fiscal year, A copy of which should be included with each ap- plication for De ailment of Justice funding9. States and State agencies may elect to use OJP Form 4061T1. Check 1 if the State has elected to complete oJP Form 400117. - {GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Dru$Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 28 CFR Dart 67, Subpart F, for grantees, as deTined at 28 CFR Part 67; Sections 67,615 and 67.620 - A. As a condition of the grant I certify that I will not engage In the unlawful manufacture distribution, dispensing, posses- sion, or use of a controlled substance in con lion any activity with the grant; and B. If convinced of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the condfuct of anyy grant activity, I will report the conviction, in writing within 10 calendar days of the conviction, to: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, ATTN; Control Desk, 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20531. 3. Grantee IRS/Vendor Number Interim Chief Myers 4, Typed Name and.Tkle of Authorized Representative 5, Signature 6.