Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreements with the Drug Enforcement Administration for Reimbursement for Police Services (Ordinance S-49139)
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into agreements with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to accept funds in the amount of $19,840.75 per year, per officer, not to exceed $396,815, for approved overtime. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department has participated in DEA task forces via similar agreements for the past several years. The purpose of these task force groups is to disrupt the illegal trafficking of drugs in the State of Arizona by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations. The task force groups conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional methods of investigation in an effort to effectively prosecute offenders in federal and state courts. Through these agreements, five experienced Phoenix police officers will continue to be assigned to the DEA Phoenix Task Force. This agreement provides the City with reimbursement for the officers' overtime related to task force investigations.
If authorization is denied, the agreement will be rescinded.
Contract Term
Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2026.
Financial Impact
The cost to the City is related fringe benefits and in-kind resources.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.