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INSURANCE NOT REQUIRED N-2022-305 WORK MAY PROCEED CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Return FULLY EXECUTED ACT 1 1 IA99 copy to COTC M-30 DATE: PROGRAM- FUNDED STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE .'' 0% Pd(ck JJL E 63�(S"`) ti This agreement is made this I" day of October, 2022, between the United Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the S� Department, ORI# CA0301900 (hereinafter "parent agency"). The DEA is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 USC § 873. WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the Orange County area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of Orange County, the parties hereto agree to the following: I The TASK FORCE GROUP (ORANGE COUNTY) will perform the activities and duties described below: a, disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Orange County 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. 2 To accomplish the objectives of the TASK FORCE GROUP (ORANGE COUNTY), the parent agency agrees to detail one ( l ) experienced officer to the TASK FORCE GROUP (ORANGE COUNTY) for a period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment, the parent agency officer will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force. 3 The parent agency officer 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 parent agency officer assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as a Task Force Officer of DEA pursuant to 21 USC § 878. 5 To accomplish the objectives of the TASK FORCE GROUP (ORANGE COUNTY), DEA will assign three ( 3 ) Special Agents to the Task Force. The parent agency agrees to provide and maintain a vehicle for use for its assigned Task Force Officer. 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 parent agency officer 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.