THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF)

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The MOU provides that proceeds fkorn forfeitures will be shared, with sharing percentages based upon the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfoitare policies oft equitable sharing of assets, such as determining the level of involvement by each participating agency, Task Force assets seized through administrative forfeiture will be distributed in equitable amounts based upon the number of full-time persons committed by each participating agency. Should it become impossible to separate the assets into equal shares, it will be the responsibility of all the participating agencies to come to an equitable decision, If this process falls and an Impasse results, ATV will become the final arbitrator of the distributive shares fnr the participating agencies DISPUTE RESOLUTION In cases of overlapping jurisdiction, the participating agencies agree to work In concert to achieve the Task Force's goals and objectives, The parties to this MOU agree to attempt to resolve any disputes rogarding jurisdiction, case assignments and workload at the lowest level possible. LIAOILITY ATP acknowledges that the United States is liable for the wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of Its officers and employees, including TFOs, while on duty and acting within the scope of their federal employment, to the extent permitted by the Federal Tort Claims Act, Claims against the United States for ItOury or loss of property, personal injury, or death arising or resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any Federal employee while acting within the scope of hls or her office or employment are governed by the Federal Toll Claims Act, 29 U.S.C. sections 1346(b), 2672-2680 (unless the claim arises flnm a violation of the Constitution of the United States, or a violation of a statute of the United States under which other recovery is authorized). Except as otherwise provided, the parties agree to be solely responsible for the negligent or wrong$d acts or omissions of their respective employees and will not seek financial contributions from the other for such acts or omissions. Legal representation by the United States is determined by the United States Department of Justice on a ease -by -case basis, ATp cannot guarantee the United States will provide legal representation to any State or local law enforcement officor, Liability for any negligent or willful acts of any agent or officer undertaken outside the terns of this MOU will be the sole responsibility of the respective agent or officer and agency involved, DURATION This MOU is offbetive with the signatures of all parties and terminates at the close of business on September 30, 2027, This MOU supersedes previously signed MOUs and shall remain in effect until the aforementioned expiration date or until it is terminated in writing (to include electronic mail and ATp ILBO Task Force MOU - March 2021, v2 page 8