Title
RESOLUTION NO. 5157 NEW SERIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TRIPLE I PARCEL TASK FORCE BY THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Staff Contact: Rick St. John, Interim Police Chief
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation [enter the recommendation here]
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Chief to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) to continue participation in the "Triple I" (Intelligence, Investigation, Interdiction) Parcel Task Force.
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Background
The Glendale Police Department has partnered with the USPIS in the Triple I Parcel Task Force since 2011. The purpose of the task force is to develop a cooperative effort with federal and local law enforcement agencies charged with the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of controlled substances and money laundering violations through the mail. Eight other valley agencies also participate in this task force including Avondale, Chandler, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Tolleson. The task force facilitates and maintains communications with participating agencies to maximize the effective use of the task force intelligence and resources.
To incorporate the change of supervisory officer for the USPIS, as well as reaffirm local law enforcement agencies' commitment to facilitate cooperation in the task force, an updated MOU has been prepared by the USPIS. The MOU will establish the terms and conditions under which participating agencies may coordinate investigative efforts with and/or provide assistance to the USPIS in developing investigations and cases for criminal prosecution.
Analysis
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