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Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter MOU) is to establish The Coachella
Valley Narcotic Task Force (hereinafter CVNTF) is entered into by The California
Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (hereinafter BNE) and the
following participating agencies:
*Indio Police Department
*Cathedral City Police Department
*Desert Hot Springs Police Department
*Palm Springs Police Department
*Riverside County Sheriffs Department
*Palm Desert Police Department
*La Quinta Police Department
*Coachella Police Department
*Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
(Child Protective Services)
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COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE .... ........ .. _
Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
Table of Contents
Memorandum of Understanding................ ......................................... -- .. --............... 1
I. Purpose .......................... ... .................... ...... ........ ............ . ................................. ...... 3
11. Mission........................... ........................ . ...................................................................... 3
III. Task Force Council................................. ........................................................................ 3
IV. Management............................... . ....................... .. . ... ............................ .................... 4
V. Task Force Commander........... .... ..................... . ................................ ........................ 4
VI. Compensation.. ...................................... .......................... ............................... 4
VII. Budget..................................................................................................... ........................ 4
Vill. Training........... ... ........................ ............................ ...................................................... 4
IX. Annual Report............ -- ............................................. ............................................ 4
X. Resources . ........................ . . ................ . . . ........................ ....................................... 5
XI. Facilities, Equipment and Property............ ..................................................................... 6
XII. Asset Forfeiture............................................................ . . ...................... ....................... 6
XIII. Administrative and Audit..... . .... .................. .. . ............................. ............................... 6
XIV. Inspection Process.......................................................................................................... 7
XV. Non-Discrimination Clause............................... .............................................................. 7
XVI. Respective Responsibilities..... . . ................... . . . ............................. ........... 7
XVII. Policy and Procedures Manual......... .. ........................... ............................................... 7
XVIII. Term of Agreement................. -- ................................................................................. 7
XIX. Authorization................................................... .... ...................... . .................................. 8
ADDENDUM. .......................... . ....................... .......................... ........................ .... 9
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COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
1, PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is to set forth the responsibilities of the participating agencies as they relate
to CVNTF. Working in conjunction,the participating agencies will endeavorto effectively enforce the
controlled substance laws of the State of California as expressed in the Health and Safety Code,and
applicable federal laws relating to the trafficking of controlled substances. Agencies participating in
CVNTF will be targeting their investigations toward apprehension of street to mid-level violators. Use
of this task force concept is intended to ensure well-coordinated narcotic enforcement regionally and
increase the flow of narcotic-related intelligence information between the various law enforcement
agencies participating in the BNE Task Force program
2. MISSION
The mission of CVNTF will be to significantly diminish the availability and use of illegal drugs in the
county and city boundaries designated by Participating Agency's involvement and apprehend the
responsible offenders, thereby increasing public safety.
3. TASK FORCE COUNCIL
CVNTF will be governed by a Task Force Council.
Participating Agency -A participating agency is an allied state, federal or local law enforcement
agency that has made a commitment of resources and manpower for an agreed upon time period.
Structure -The Task Force Council will consist of the Senior Special Agent in Charge (SSAC) or
Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Riverside BNE Regional Office or their designee and the
department heads of each participating agency or their designee.
Role - The Task Force Council shall meet on a monthly basis for the purpose of reviewing the
activities of CVNTF. Also,the members shall have general responsibility for the oversight of CVNTF
operations.
Policy Authority -The Task Force Council shall be responsible for CVNTF policies and operating
procedures. The Council shall periodically review and evaluate CVNTF operations,goals,objectives,
policies and procedures.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
4. MANAGEMENT
The management and supervision of CVNTF's resources will be the responsibility of the Task Force
Commander. The Task Force Commander shall retain supervisory control of the personnel assigned
to CVNTF. When the number of law enforcement personnel from participating agencies drops below
four, BNE may terminate the MOU. When the number of law enforcement personnel from
participating agencies is over nine, BNE may add a second Special Agent Supervisor(SAS).
5. TASK FORCE COMMANDER
A Special Agent Supervisor(SAS)from BNE shall be responsible for managing CVNTF and will report
to the Task Force Council through the Chairperson of the Council. The Task Force Commander will
provide the Task Force Council with monthly and annual reports of CVNTF's activities. Any personnel
assigned to CVNTF shall adhere to the published policies and procedures of CVNTF.
6. COMPENSATION
Each participating agency is responsible for providing its respective personnel with salaries, benefits
and overtime in accordance with FLSA regulations.
7. BUDGET
The Task Force Commander will prepare a proposed budget each year(date to be determined by the
Task Force Council)for the ensuing fiscal/calendar year for approval by the Task Force Council. A
monthly report of expenditures shall accompany the monthly statistics report submitted to the Task
Force Council as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
8. TRAINING
Training is handled by the participating agencies according to their individual budget. A yearly training
plan for all task force personnel, sworn and non-sworn, shall be prepared by the Task Farce
Commander upon their assignment to the task force. In addition, a yearly group training plan shall be
prepared by the Task Force Commander and submitted with the task force budget proposal.
9. ANNUAL REPORT
The Task Farce Commander will provide the Task Force Council and BNE Headquarters with an
annual report of activity no later than March 15 of each year. This report will summarize the
proceeding calendar year's operation and shall include a section for statistical data broken down in a
similar fashion to that of the monthly reports. The report shall contain sufficient information regarding
controlled substance abuse and trafficking trends to enable the Council to reassess task force goals
and objectives.
10. RESOURCES
Each of the below listed agencies have agreed, by virtue of the signature of the department head
affixed to this MOU,to contribute the following personnel and/or resources to CVNTF in each yearof
this agreement.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
CVNTF PARTICIPATING AGENCY RESOURCES
Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement Cathedral City Police Department
1-2 Special Agent Supervisors 1 - Police Officer
1-2 Undercover Vehicles 1 - Undercover Vehicle
*Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio "Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Misc, Administrative Support Standard Complement of Investigative
Misc Inventory Equipment and Safety Equipment
Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment
Indio Police Department Desert Hot Springs Police Department
1 - Police Officer 1 -Police Officer
1 - Undercover Vehicle 1 - Undercover Vehicle
"Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio '"Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment and Safety Equipment
Riverside County Probation Department Palm Springs Police Department
7-Probation Officer 1 —Police Officer
1 - Undercover Vehicle 1 - Undercover Vehicle
`Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio "Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment and Safety Equipment
J Riverside County Sheriffs Department ✓ "La Quinta Police Department
1 - Police Officer 1 -Police Officer
1 -Undercover Vehicle 1 - Undercover Vehicle
'Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio "Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment and Safety Equipment
*Coachella Police Department *Palm Desert Police Department
1 - Police Officer 1 - Police Officer
1 -Undercover Vehicle 1 - Undercover Vehicle
`Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio `Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment and Safety Equipment
Riverside County Dept. of Public Social Riverside County Dept. of Public Social
Services— (Child Protective Services—East Services—(Child Protective Services-Mid
County) Coun
1 —Social Worker 1 —Social Worker
1 - Undercover Vehicle 1 - Undercover Vehicle
*Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio *Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment and Safety Equipment
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Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
11. FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY
When the number of law enforcement personnel from participating agencies drops permanently
below four, BNE may terminate the MOU . In such cases, any balance of the facility's lease
agreement (or any contractual agreement) will be shared on a pro-rata basis by the participating
agencies in this MOU, and/or paid with any asset forfeiture funds.
Any and all property, including equipment, furniture, and furnishings of whatever kind or description,
purchased or acquired with DOJ funds shall be the property of DOJ. At the termination of this
agreement and whereupon no new agreement is reached,all said property shall be returned to DOJ.
Any equipment purchased with task force or seized funds which is damaged, broken, misplaced,lost
or stolen, through gross negligence, wrongful act, or omission of an officer or agent assigned to
CVNTF , shall be repaired or replaced by the agency of the responsible employee at the
determination of the Task Force Commander.
With respect to facilities, the OES Grant, State and/or Federal Asset Forfeiture shall be the source of
funds to pay for items 1 - 10 listed below.
1. Lease of office space.
2. Installation of telephone lines and monthly, local, CALNET and long distance charges.
3. Telephone equipment.
4. Utilities.
5. Alarm equipment including maintenance and monitoring-
S. Evidence storage and alarm security.
7. CLETS machine on single or county line.
8. Janitorial services, (unless included in full-service lease).
9. Landscape services, (unless included in full service lease).
10. Purchase and installation of at least one personal computer, printer and modem that is
compatible with DOJ's MAPPER/CIMS/GroupWise System.
12. ASSET FORFEITURE
The Task Force Council agrees that proceeds derived from asset forfeiture, under state and/or
federal law, initiated in the course of investigations conducted by CVNTF, shall be used for CVNTF
operating expenditures. The Task Force Council agrees not to consider any type of asset forfeiture
sharing among member agencies until the adjudicated asset forfeiture account reaches$500,000.
Asset forfeiture sharing will be discussed by the Task Force Council on a case by case basis at that
time. All forfeiture procedures and sharing will be based upon the appropriate provisions of state law
and policy. Modification to the asset forfeiture agreement requires approval in writing by members of
the Task Farce Council.
13, ADMINISTRATION AUDIT
In no event shall the member agencies charge any indirect costs to DOJ for administration or
implementation of this agreement during the term thereof. Any and all records pertaining to CVNTF
expenditures shall be readily available for examination and audit by BNE or any other participating
agency. In addition,all such records and reports shall be maintained until audits and examination are
completed and resolved, or for a period of (3) three years after the termination of the agreement,
whichever is sooner,
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14. INSPECTION PROCESS
It is the policy of BNE to maintain a formal administrative inspection program. This program requires
inspections of each BNE supervised regional task force once every eighteen (24) months or as
necessary, with follow up inspections within six (6) months. Copies of the inspection report will be
delivered to the regional office SAC and the Task Force Commander.
Upon the change of command of a task force supervisor, an administrative inspection shall be
conducted, which includes all areas of the compliance inspection, with the exception of staff
interviews.
15. NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
All participating agencies will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all requirements
imposed or pursuant to the regulations of the U.S. Department of Justice(CFR, Part 42, Subpart C
and D) issued pursuant to Title VI relating to discrimination on the grounds of race,color,creed,sex,
age or national origin and equal employment opportunities.
16. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
For the purpose of indemnification, each participating agency of CVNTF shall be responsible for the
acts of its participating officer(s)and shall incur any liabilities arising out of the service and activities of
those officers while participating in CVNTF. Personnel assigned to CVNTF shall be deemed to be
continuing under the employment of their jurisdictions and shall have the same powers, duties,
privileges, responsibilities and immunities as are conferred upon them as peace officers in their own
jurisdictions.
17. POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
It is agreed that all members of the task force shall abide by the applicable policies and procedures as
expressed in the CVNTF Manual; which is specific in content to the needs, objectives, and goals of
CVNTF. In newly created regional task forces, this manual will be developed by the end of the sixth
month of operation.
18. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The term of this agreement shall be from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2013. The term of this
agreement may be canceled by notice in writing to the Task Force Council Chairperson, thirty(30)
days prior thereof. An extension of this MOU will be granted pursuant to the signed agreement of the
Task Force Council. CVNTF will only be responsible for financial obligations incurred by task force
participating agencies during the term of this agreement.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
19. AUTHORIZATION
The participating agencies, by their duly authorized officials, have executed this MOU on the
respective dates indicated below. This MOU will become effective upon receipt by the BNE
Headquarters of the original MOU. All Future amendments must be forwarded to headquarters and
will become effective upon receipt.
AT-TEST, Authorized by,
. 0
ty Clerk
Signature Date
David H. Ready
City Manager
Printed Name and Title
City of Palm Springs
Agency Name
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
!J
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Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
XIX. AUTHORIZATION
The participating agencies, by their duly authorized officials, have executed this MOU on the
respective dates indicated below. This MOU will become effective upon receipt by the BNE
Headquarters of the original MOU. All Future amendments must be forwarded to headquarters and
will become effective upon receipt.
David Dominguez, Chief of Police Date
Palm Springs Police Department
COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 _ 2013
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter MOU) is to establish The Coachella
Valley Narcotic Task Force (hereinafter CVNTF) is entered into by The California
Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (hereinafter BNE) and the
following participating agencies:
*Indio Police Department
*Cathedral City Police Department
*Palm Springs Police Department
*Desert Hot Springs Police Department
*Riverside County Sheriff's Department
*Palm Desert Police Department
*La Quinta Police Department
*Coachella Police Department
*Riverside County Probation Department
*Riverside County Child Protective Services
COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
Table of Contents
Memorandum of Understanding. .... .. . .. .... .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. . 1
I. Purpose ....... ....... ....... .... .. . .. .... .. .... .. .. . .. .. .. . . .. .. .......... ....... ................... .. .. 3
II. Mission.......................................... .... ....... .. .......... ....................................................... 3
III. Task Force Council.. . . . 3
IV. Management.. . .. . .. . . .. . . . 4
V. Task Force Commander.. ............ ....... .. .... .. .. ....... .. ............................................ .... 4
VI. Compensation. .. .... .. . .. .... .. .... .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .... .. .......... .......... .. .. .. ..... ..... 4
VII. Budget............ .. .... .. . .. ....... .... ....... .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .......... .. ............. .. .. .. .. ... 4
VIII. Training.............................. .... ....................... ............. .......... ....................................... 4
IX. Annual Report. ....... .... .... .. .... .... .. .... ....... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. ....... .. .. ....... .. .. .. .. .. 4
X. Resources... ....... .... .. . .. . .. .... .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. . . . .. .. .... .. .. ..... . .... . .. .. 5
XI. Facilities, Equipment and Property.... ....... .. ....... .. .. ....... .. .......... .......... .. .. .. .. .. .... 6
XII. Asset Forfeiture.. .... .. . .. .. . .. . .. .... .. . .. .. .. . . .. .. . . . .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. . . . 6
XIII. Administrative and Audit... .... .. .... .... .. . .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .... .. .......... ............................. 6
XIV. Inspection Process.................................. .......... ............................................................ 7
XV. Non-Discrimination Clause .. . .. . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .... .. .. ............. .. ........ 7
XVI. Respective Responsibilities . ....... .. .. .. ......... 7
XVII. Policy and Procedures Manual . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. 7
XVIII. Term of Agreement.......................................... ............. ............... .......... .......... ..... ..... 7
XIX. Authorization. .... .... .... .. . .. . .. .... . .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... ....... .......... .......... ..... ..... 8
ADDENDUM.. .... ................. .... .... ....................... ........................................................ 9
COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is to set forth the responsibilities of the participating agencies as they relate
to CVNTF. Working in conjunction,the participating agencies will endeavor to effectively enforce the
controlled substance laws of the State of California as expressed in the Health and Safety Code,and
applicable federal laws relating to the trafficking of controlled substances. Agencies participating in
CVNTF will be targeting their investigations toward apprehension of street to mid-level violators. Use
of this task force concept is intended to ensure well-coordinated narcotic enforcement regionally and
increase the flow of narcotic-related intelligence information between the various law enforcement
agencies participating in the BNE Task Force program.
2. MISSION
The mission of CVNTF will be to significantly diminish the availability and use of illegal drugs in the
county and city boundaries designated by Participating Agency's involvement and apprehend the
responsible offenders, thereby increasing public safety.
3. TASK FORCE COUNCIL
CVNTF will be governed by a Task Force Council
Participating Agency -A participating agency is an allied state, federal or local law enforcement
agency that has made a commitment of resources and manpower for an agreed upon time period.
Structure - The Task Force Council will consist of the Senior Special Agent in Charge (SSAC) or
Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Riverside BNE Regional Office or their designee and the
department heads of each participating agency or their designee.
Role - The Task Force Council shall meet on a monthly basis for the purpose of reviewing the
activities of CVNTF. Also,the members shall have general responsibility forthe oversight of CVNTF
operations.
Policy Authority -The Task Force Council shall be responsible for CVNTF policies and operating
procedures The Council shall periodically review and evaluate CVNTF operations, goals, objectives,
policies and procedures
COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
4 MANAGEMENT
The management and supervision of CVNTF's resources will be the responsibility of the Task Force
Commander. The Task Force Commander shall retain supervisory control of the personnel assigned
to CVNTF. When the number of law enforcement personnel from participating agencies drops below
four, BNE may terminate the MOU. When the number of law enforcement personnel from
participating agencies is over nine, BNE may add a second Special Agent Supervisor(SAS)
5. TASK FORCE COMMANDER
A Special Agent Supervisor(SAS)from BNE shall be responsible for managing CVNTF and will report
to the Task Force Council through the Chairperson of the Council The Task Force Commander will
provide the Task Force Council with monthly and annual reports of CVNTF's activities. Any personnel
assigned to CVNTF shall adhere to the published policies and procedures of CVNTF.
6. COMPENSATION
Each participating agency is responsible for providing its respective personnel with salaries, benefits
and overtime in accordance with FLSA regulations
7. BUDGET
The Task Force Commander will prepare a proposed budget each year(date to be determined by the
Task Force Council)for the ensuing fiscal/calendar year for approval by the Task Force Council. A
monthly report of expenditures shall accompany the monthly statistics report submitted to the Task
Force Council as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
8. TRAINING
Training is handled by the participating agencies according to their individual budget. A yearly training
plan for all task force personnel, sworn and non-sworn, shall be prepared by the Task Force
Commander upon their assignment to the task force. In addition,a yearly group training plan shall be
prepared by the Task Force Commander and submitted with the task force budget proposal
9. ANNUAL REPORT
The Task Force Commander will provide the Task Force Council and BNE Headquarters with an
annual report of activity no later than March 15 of each year. This report will summarize the
proceeding calendar year's operation and shall include a section for statistical data broken down in a
similar fashion to that of the monthly reports The report shall contain sufficient information regarding
controlled substance abuse and trafficking trends to enable the Council to reassess task force goals
and objectives
10. RESOURCES
Each of the below listed agencies have agreed, by virtue of the signature of the department head
affixed to this MOU,to contribute the following personnel and/or resources to CVNTF in each year of
this agreement.
COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
CVNTP PARTICIPATING AGENCY RESOURCES
Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement Cathedral City Police Department
1-2 Special Agent Supervisors 1 - Police Officer
1-2 Undercover Vehicles 1 - Undercover Vehicle
*Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio *Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Misc. Administrative Support Standard Complement of Investigative
Misc, Inventory Equipment and Safety Equipment
Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment
Indio Police Department Desert Hot S rin s Police De artment
1 - Police Officer 1 - Police Officer
1 - Undercover Vehicle 1 - Undercover Vehicle
*Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio *Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment and Safety Equipment
Riverside County Probation Department Riverside County Child Protective Services
1 - Police Officer 1 - Police Officer
1 - Undercover Vehicle 1 - Undercover Vehicle
*Vehicle Radicand Portable Radio *Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment and Safety Equipment
Riverside County Sheriff's Department *Coachella Police Department
1 - Police Officer 1 - Police Officer
1 - Undercover Vehicle 1 - Undercover Vehicle
*Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment and Safety Equipment
*La Quinta Police Department *Palm Desert Police Department
1 - Police Officer 1 - Police Officer
1 - Undercover Vehicle 1 - Undercover Vehicle
*Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio "Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment and Safety Equipment
*Palm Springs Police Department
1 - Police Officer
1 - Undercover Vehicle
*Vehicle Radio and Portable Radio
Standard Complement of Investigative
and Safety Equipment
COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
11. FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY
When the number of law enforcement personnel from participating agencies drops permanently
below four, ENE may terminate the MOU . In such cases, any balance of the facility's lease
agreement (or any contractual agreement) will be shared on a pro-rata basis by the participating
agencies in this MOU, and/or paid with any asset forfeiture funds.
Any and all property, including equipment, furniture, and furnishings of whatever kind or description,
purchased or acquired with DOJ funds shall be the property of DOJ At the termination of this
agreement and whereupon no new agreement is reached, all said property shall be returned to DOJ.
Any equipment purchased with task force or seized funds which is damaged, broken, misplaced, lost
or stolen, through gross negligence, wrongful act, or omission of an officer or agent assigned to
CVNTF , shall be repaired or replaced by the agency of the responsible employee at the
determination of the Task Force Commander.
With respect to facilities, the OES Grant, State and/or Federal Asset Forfeiture shall be the source of
funds to pay for items 1 - 10 listed below
1. Lease of office space.
2. Installation of telephone lines and monthly, local, CALNET and long distance charges.
3. Telephone equipment.
4. Utilities.
5 Alarm equipment including maintenance and monitoring.
6. Evidence storage and alarm security
7. CLETS machine on single or county line
B. Janitorial services, (unless included in full-service lease)
9. Landscape services, (unless included in full service lease).
10. Purchase and installation of at least one personal computer, printer and modem that is
compatible with DOJ's MAPPER/CIMS/GroupWise System.
12. ASSET FORFEITURE
The Task Force Council agrees that proceeds derived from asset forfeiture, under state and/or
federal law, initiated in the course of investigations conducted by CVNTF, shall be used for CVNTF
operating expenditures. The Task Force Council agrees not to consider any type of asset forfeiture
sharing among member agencies until the adjudicated asset forfeiture account reaches $500,000,
Asset forfeiture sharing will be discussed by the Task Force Council on a case by case basis at that
time All forfeiture procedures and sharing will be based upon the appropriate provisions of state law
and policy. Modification to the asset forfeiture agreement requires approval in writing by members of
the Task Farce Council.
13. ADMINISTRATION AUDIT
In no event shall the member agencies charge any indirect costs to DOJ for administration or
implementation of this agreement during the term thereof. Any and all records pertaining to CVNTF
expenditures shall be readily available for examination and audit by BNE or any other participating
agency. In addition, all such records and reports shall be maintained until audits and examination are
completed and resolved, or for a period of(3) three years after the termination of the agreement,
whichever is sooner.
COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2009 - 2013
14. INSPECTION PROCESS
It is the policy of BNE to maintain a formal administrative inspection program. This program requires
inspections of each BNE supervised regional task force once every eighteen (18) months or as
necessary, with follow up inspections within six (6) months Copies of the inspection report will be
delivered to the regional office SAC and the Task Force Commander.
Upon the change of command Of a task force supervisor, an administrative inspection shall be
conducted, which includes all areas of the compliance inspection, with the exception of staff
interviews.
15. NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
All participating agencies will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all requirements
imposed or pursuant to the regulations Of the U.S. Department of Justice (CFR, Part 42, Subpart C
and D)issued pursuant to Title VI relating to discrimination on the grounds of race, color,creed,sex,
age or national origin and equal employment opportunities.
16. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Forthe purpose of indemnification, each participating agency of CVNTF shall be responsible forthe
acts of its participating officer(s)and shall incur any liabilities arising out of the service and activities of
those officers while participating in CVNTF. Personnel assigned to CVNTF shall be deemed to be
continuing under the employment of their jurisdictions and shall have the same powers, duties,
privileges, responsibilities and immunities as are conferred upon them as peace officers in their own
jurisdictions.
17. POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
It is agreed that all members of the task force shall abide by the applicable policies and procedures as
expressed in the CVNTF Manual, which is specific in content to the needs, objectives, and goals of
CVNTF, In newly created regional task forces, this manual will be developed by the end of the sixth
month of operation.
1S. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The term of this agreement shall be from July, 2008,through June, 2013,The term of this agreement
may be canceled by notice in writing to the Task Force Council Chairperson, thirty (30) days prior
thereof. An extension of this MOU will be granted pursuant to the signed agreement of the Task
Force Council. CVNTF will only be responsible for financial obligations incurred by task force
participating agencies during the term of this agreement.
AUTHORIZATION
The participating agencies; but heir duly authorized officials, have executed this MOU on
the respective dates indicated below. This MOU will be come effective upon receipt by
the BNP hcadquai-ers of the original MOU with all its attachments. All futare
amendments must be forwarded to headquarters and will become effective upon receipt.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
a municipal corporation,
David G. Dominguez, Chief
Palm Springs Police Department _
Signature
Date:
David H Ready, City
Attest:
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
City Clerk
APPR AS TO FORM:
wv�/'
�t ity Attorney
CV Narcotics Task Force
MOU
AGREEMENT #4722
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Memorandum of Understanding
Fiscal Years 2003 - 2008
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish The
Coachella Valley Narcotics TaskForce(hereinafter CVNTF)is entered
into by the California Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (hereinafter
BNE) and the following participating agencies:
Riverside County Sheriffs Department
Palm Desert Police Department
Cathedral City Police Department
Palm Springs Police Department
Indio Police Department
Desert Hot Springs Police Department
Riverside County Probation Department
Riverside County Child Protective Services
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Memorandum of Understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
It. Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
I1I. Task Force Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IV. Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
V. Task Force Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VI. Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VII. Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VIII. Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IX. Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
X. Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
XI. Facilities, Equipment and Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
XII. Asset Forfeiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
XIII. Administrative and Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
XIV. Inspection Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
XV. Non-Discrimination Clause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
XVI. Respective Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
XVII. Policy and Procedure Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
XVIII. Term of Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
XIX. Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to set forth the responsibilities of the participating
agencies as they relate to CVNTF. Working in conjunction,the participating agencies will
endeavor to effectively enforce the controlled substance laws of the State of California as
expressed in the Health and Safety Code, and applicable federal laws relating to the
trafficking of controlled substances. Agencies participating in CVNTF will be targeting
their investigations toward apprehension of street to mid-level violators. Use of this task
force concept is intended to ensure well-coordinated narcotic enforcement regionally and
increase the flow of narcotic-related intelligence information between the various law
enforcement agencies participating in the BNE Task Force program.
II. MISSION
The mission of CVNTF will be to significantly diminish the availability and use of illegal
drugs in the county and city boundaries designated by Participating Agencys' involvement
and apprehend the responsible offenders, thereby increasing public safety.
III. TASK FORCE COUNCIL
CVNTF will be governed by a "Task Force Council."
Participating Agency - A "Participating Agency" is an allied state, federal or local law
enforcement agency that has made,a commitment of resources and manpower for an agreed
upon time period.
Structure - The Task Force Council will consist of the Senior Special Agent in Charge
(SSAC) or Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Riverside BNE Regional Office or their
designee and the department heads of each participating agency or their designee.
Role- The Task Force Council shall meet on a monthly basis for the purpose of reviewing
the activities of CVNTF. Also, the members shall have general responsibility for the
oversight of CVNTF operations.
Policy Authority-The Task Force Council shall be responsible for CVNTF policies and
operating procedures. The Council shall periodically review and evaluate CVNTF
operations, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
IV. MANAGEMENT
The management and supervision of CVNTF's resources will be the responsibility of the
Task Force Commander. The Task Force Commander shall retain supervisory control of the
personnel assigned to CVNTF. When the number of law enforcement personnel from
participating agencies drops below four,BNE may terminate the MOU. When the number
of law enforcement personnel from participating agencies is over nine, BNE may add a
second Special Agent Supervisor(SAS).
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V. TASK FORCE COMMANDER
A SAS from BNE shall be responsible for managing CVNTF and will report to the Task
Force Council through the Chairperson of the Council. The Task Force Commander will
provide the Task Force Council with monthly and annual reports of CVNTF activities. Any
personnel assigned to CVNTF shall adhere to the published policies and procedures of
CVNTF.
VI. COMPENSATION
Each participating agency is responsible for providing its respective personnel with salaries,
benefits and overtime in accordance with FLSA regulations.
VIL BUDGET
The Task Force Commander will prepare a proposed budget each year(date to be determined
by the Task Force Council) for the ensuing fiscal/calendar year for approval by the Task
Force Council. A monthly report of expenditures shall accompany the monthly statistics
report submitted to the Task Force Council as outlined in the Policy&Procedure Manual.
VIII. TRAINING
Training is handled by the participating agencies according to their individual budget. A
yearly training plan for all task force personnel, swom and non-sworn, shall be prepared by
the Task Force Commander upon their assignment to the task force. In addition, a yearly
group training plan shall be prepared by the Task Force Commander and submitted with the
task force budget proposal.
IX. ANNUAL, REPORT
The Task Force Commander will provide the Task Force Council and BNE Headquarters
with an annual report of activity no later than March 15 of each year. This report will
summarize the proceeding calendar year's operation and shall include a section for statistical
data broken down in a similar fashion to that of the monthly reports. The report shall contain
sufficient information regarding controlled substance abuse and trafficking trends to enable
the Council to reassess task force goals and objectives.
X. RESOURCES
Each of the below listed agencies have agreed, by virtue of the signature of the department
head affixed to this MOU,to contribute the following personnel and/or resources to CVNTF
in each year of this agreement.
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Participating Agency Resources of CV1VTF
Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement Riverside County Probation Department
Two Special Agent Supervisors One Investigator
Two undercover vehicles One undercover vehicle
Undercover fiords as appropriate Standard complement of Investigative and
Miscellaneous administrative support safety equipment
Miscellaneous inventory equipment Vehicle radio
Standard complement of Investigative and Portable radio
safety equipment
Vehicle and portable radio
Cathedral City Police Department Riverside County Sheriffs Department
One Police Officer One Sheriff's Deputy
One undercover vehicle One undercover vehicles
Standard complement of Investigative and Standard_ complement of Investigative and
safety equipment safety equipment
Vehicle and portable radio Vehicle and portable radio
Two support staff
Indio Police Department
One Police Officer Palm Desert Police Department
One undercover vehicle One Deputy Sheriff
Standard complement of Investigative and One undercover vehicle
safety equipment Standard complement of Investigative and
Vehicle and portable radio safety equipment
Vehicle and portable radio
Palm Springs Police Department
One Police Officer Riverside County Child Protective Services
One undercover vehicle One Investigator
Standard complement of Investigative and One undercover vehicle
safety equipment Standard complement of Investigative and
Vehicle and portable radio safety equipment
Vehicle and portable radio
Desert Hot Springs Police Department
One Police Officer
One undercover vehicle
Standard complement of Investigative and
safety equipment
Vehicle and portable radio
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Xl. FACILITIES,EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY
When the number of law enforcement personnel from participating agencies drops
permanently below four, BNE may terminate the MOU. hi such cases, any balance of the
facilities' lease agreement(or any contractual agreement)will be shared on a pro-rata basis
by the participating agencies in this MOU, or paid with any asset forfeiture funds.
Any and all property, including equipment, furniture, and furnishings of whatever kind or
description, purchased or acquired with DOJ funds shall be property of DOJ. At the
termination of this agreement and whereupon no new agreement is reached, all said property
shall be returned to DOJ.
Any equipment purchased with task force or seized funds which is damaged, broken,
misplaced, lost or stolen, through gross negligence, wrongful act, or omission of an officer
or agent assigned to CVNTF,shall be repaired or replaced by the agency of the responsible
employee at the determination of the Task Force Commander.
With respect to facilities,the ADA OCJP Grant, State and/or Federal Asset Forfeiture shall
be the source of funds to pay for items 1-10 listed below if they are not already provided for
by an alternate source:
1. Lease of office space.
2. Installation of telephone lines and monthly, local, CALNET and long distance
charges.
3. Telephone equipment.
4. Utilities.
5. Alarm equipment including maintenance and monitoring.
6. Evidence storage and alarm security.
7. CLETS machine on single or county line.
8. Janitorial services (unless included in full-service lease). .
9. Landscape services (unless included in full-service lease).
10. Purchase and installation of at least one personal computer,printer and modem that
is compatible with DOJ's "PER/CIMS/GroupWise system.
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XIL ASSET FORFEITURE
Proceeds derived from forfeiture, under state and/or federal law, initiated in the course of
investigations conducted by CVNTF,shall be shared equitably among member agencies, All
forfeiture procedures and sharing will be based upon the appropriate provisions of state law
and policy. Modification to the asset forfeiture agreement requires approval in writing by
members of the Task Force Council.
XIII. ADMINISTRATION AUDIT
In no event shall the member agencies charge any indirect costs to DOJ for administration
or implementation of this agreement during the term thereof. Any and all records pertaining
to CVNTF expenditures shall be readily available for examination and audit by BNE or any
other participating agency. In addition,all such records and reports shall be maintained until
audits and examinations are completed and resolved, or for a period of(3)three years after
the termination of the agreement, whichever is sooner.
XIV. INSPECTION PROCESS
It is the policy of BNE to maintain a formal administrative inspection program. This
program requires inspections of each BNE supervised regional task force once every eighteen
(18) months or as necessary, with follow-up inspections within six (6) months. Copies of
the inspection report will be delivered to the regional office SAC and the Task Force
Commander.
Upon the change of command of a task force supervisor, an administrative inspection shall
be conducted, which includes all areas of the compliance inspection, with the exception of
staff interviews.
XV. NON DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
All participating agencies will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all
requirements imposed orpursuant to the regulations of the U.S.Department of Justice(CFR,
Part 42, Subparts C and D) issued pursuant to Title VI relating to discrimination on the
grounds of race,color,creed,sex,age or national origin and equal employment opportunities.
XVI. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
For the purpose of indemnification, each participating agency of CVNTF shall be
responsible for the acts of its participating officer(s)and shall incur any liabilities arising out
of the service and activities of those officers while participating in CVNTF. Personnel
assigned to CVNTF shall be deemed to be continuing under the employment of their
jurisdictions and shall have the same powers, duties, privileges, responsibilities and
immrmities as are conferred upon them as peace officers in their own jurisdictions.
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XVII. POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL
It is agreed that all members of the task force shall abide by the applicable policies and
procedures as expressed in the CVNTF manual; which is specific in content to the needs,
objectives, and goals of CVNTF. In newly created regional task forces,this manual will be
developed by the end of the sixth month of operation.
XVIII. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The tern of this agreement shall be from July 1,2003, through June 30, 2008. The term of
this agreement may be canceled by notice in writing to the Task Force Council Chairperson
thirty (30) days prior thereof. An extension of this MOU will be granted pursuant to the
signed agreement of the Task Force Council. CVNTF will only be responsible for financial
obligations incurred by task force participating agencies during the term of this agreement.
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XIX. AUTHORIZATION
The participating agencies, by their duly authorized officials, have executed this MOU
on the respective dates indicated below. This MOU will become effective upon receipt
by the BNE headquarters of the original MOU. All future amendments must be
forwarded to headquarters and will become effective upon receipt.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
a municipal corporation,
Gary Jeandron, Chief o.
Palm Springs Police Department
Signam (�/ Date
Date:
David H. Ready, City
Attest:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: 6V 6' L ,;rav
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