ORANGE, COUNTY OF - HEALTH CARE AGENCY (2) - 2016

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utilized to track case activity. L. Evidence Collection Storage and Testing: The facilities of the Orange County Sheriff's Department shall be utilized by to maintain a proper chain of evidence on all items collected in pursuit of case investigations. J. Undercover Documents ProAct Task Force support personnel will facilitate the process, when necessary for assigned officers' acquiring a covert identity. The Program Manager will maintain records and copies of all correspondence relating to identities issued to officers. These documents shall only be used while the officers are on duty and working in an official capacity and when the use of the covert identity is required in the furtherance of the case. V. PERSONNEL. A. Enforcement Staffing The ProAct 'Task Force will be staffed by qualified law enforcement personnel recommended for assignment by their participating agencies. Due to the required certifications in clandestine laboratory eradication, assignment to the task force shall be for a minimum of two years. S. Administrative Support Staff Administrative support personnel will be provided by the Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD), which consists of (1) Administrative Manager, (1) Investigative Technician, and (2) general office support personnel. Personnel costs will be the responsibility of the OCSD, supplemented by the Orange County Laboratory Response Team (OCLRT) grant. C. Policy and Procedures All members shall abide by the Policy & Procedure Manual set forth, which will be subject to review and approval by the ProAct Task Force Council. 1. The manual shall specify policies and procedures for operations and shall include items such as clandestine laboratory response, case management, confidential informant protocols, search policy, high value evidence procedures, operational requirements, evidence control/procedures, fiscal procedures, etc. 2. Officers will be under the direct daily supervision of the Operations Manager and follow all policies, procedures and guidelines specifically enacted by the ProAct Task Force. Should any of the aforementioned policies or procedures conflict with their own department Rules and Regulations, the individual member will immediately bring said conflict to the attention of his/her direct supervisor. The supervisor will, in turn, bring the matter to the attention of the Operations Manager, who will take the necessary action to allay the conflict. D. Liabilitv ProAct MOU Effective July 1, 2016 6