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INSURANCE NOT REQUIRED WORK MAY PROCEED N-2022-151 CLERK OF THE COUNCIL DATE) UN O 2 2022 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 6 t�GU Ter This document sets forth the general understanding between the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT with respect to a joint cooperative law enforcement effort, hereinafter referred to as the Contraband Interdiction and Investigations (02) South Task Force. This document is not intended as a formal contract, but rather as an expression of understanding to facilitate cooperation. This document is an internal government agreement and is not intended to confer any rights or benefits to any private person or party. The goals of the Cl2 SOUTH TASK FORCE will be to protect the public by investigating and prosecuting criminal offenses related to the trafficking of controlled substances/other dangerous drugs and violations of money laundering statutes. Purpose The purpose of this Agreement is to develop a cooperative effort with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies charged with the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of controlled substances and money laundering violations, as well as to establish the terms and conditions under which Santa Ana Police Department may coordinate investigative efforts with and/or provide assistance to the USPIS in developing investigations and cases for criminal prosecution. II. Mission To investigate, arrest and prosecute individuals participating in illegal drug activity associated to the U.S. Mail in the jurisdictional areas in order to protect the general public from illegal drug activity and create a safer and more secure environment for businesses and the general public in GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA. III. Objective A. To facilitate and maintain communications with Santa Ana Police Department to maximize the effective use of the Task Force intelligence and resources. B. To share intelligence and other resources. C. To conduct coordinated responses to mailings containing controlled substances and/or proceeds from the sales of controlled substances. D. To identify illegal drug traffickers utilizing the mail and to cause their successful prosecution. E. To substantially reduce the illegal drug mailings committed in GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA. IV. Authorities USPIS participation in this MOU is authorized under 18 U.S.C. § 3061, 39 U.S.C. § 401, 404 and 411.