UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (2)

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INSURANCE NOT RGQUIRFL Return FULLY EXECUTED WORK NIAY PROCEED Copy to City Clerk, M-30 b1-2026-046 CITY CLERK DATE, MAR 0 5 202F a G�doriawh � Ar ma PROGRAM- FUNDED STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT This agreement is made this 23 day of February 2026, between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the City of Santa Ana, CA Police 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: 1 The Tactical Diversion Squad(hereinafter TDS) will perform the activities and duties described below: a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties 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 TDS'activities will result in effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of. 2 To accomplish the objectives of the TDS, the parent agency agrees to detail one (1) experienced officer to the TDS for a period of not less than three years. During this period of assignment, the parent agency officers will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the TDS. 3 The parent agency officers assigned to the TDS shall adhere to DEA policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for dismissal from the TDS. 4 The parent agency officers assigned to the TDS shall be deputized as Task Force Officers of DEA pursuant to 21 USC § 878. 5 To accomplish the objectives of the TDS, DEA will assign Special Agents to the TDS. The;parent agency agrees to provide and maintain a vehicle for use for each of its assigned Task Force Officers. 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 officers assigned to the TDS. 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.