TACOMA REGIONAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
FY 2005
This agreement is made this 30th day of September 2004, between
the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the Washington State Patrol (hereinafter "WSP").
Whereas there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the Pierce County, Washington area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of Pierce County, Washington, the parties hereto agree to the following:
1. The Tacoma Regional Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below:
a.
Disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Pierce County, Washington 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 Washington.
2.
To accomplish the objectives of the Tacoma Regional Task Force, the WSP agrees to detail one (1) experienced officer to the Tacoma Regional Task Force for a period of not less than two (2) years. During this period of assignment I the WSP Officer will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force.
3.
The WSP Officer assigned to the Task Force shall adhere to all DEA policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for dismissal from the Task Force.[/B]4.
The WSP Officer assigned to the Task Force shall be deputized as a Task Force Officer of DEA pursuant to 21, U.S.C. 878.
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