Title
Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a State and Local Task Force Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, Dallas Field Division for Task Force 1 activities.
Body
The new Task Force Agreement with the Dallas Field Division of the Drug Enforcement is effective from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. The Task Force Agreement outlines the terms and duties of officers and agents assigned to Task Force 1 of the Dallas Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Financial Implications
The Mesquite Police Department (MPD) pays the salary of one undercover detective assigned to the Task Force. Participation in the Task Force allows the MPD’s Narcotics Unit to receive substantial support from the Drug Enforcement Agency and participation in Asset Forfeiture Sharing.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends that the City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement.
Attachment(s)
Executive Summary
Drafter
Valarie Knowles
Head of Department
Charles Cato