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HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA
11200 N.W. 20'h Street, Suite 304 • Miami, Florida 33172 .
Tel: (305) 715-7890 . Fax: (305) 715-7689
Violent Crime and Drub Txaf clang Organizatlon Initiative
Request for Investigative Funding'
The information provided must be as complete as possible to assist the Violent Crime and Drug Trafficking
Organization (VCDTO) Sub -Committee in evaluating your request. Failure to provide the requested
information may result in the consideration of your request being either delayed or denied. Requests
brought before the committee must be directed toward dismantling or disrupting Drug Trafficking
Organizations (DTOs) connected with violent activities. You will be required to appear before the VCDTO
Sub -Committee to discuss this funding request.
Date: June 17, 2009
Requesting Agency: City of Miami Police Department
Address: 400 N.W. 2"d Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128
Point of contact for this proposal:
Name/Title Detective _Emanuel Prospere Phone Number: (305) 579-6587
Email Address: emanuel.prospereCa,miami police.org
Is this proposal related to an active investigation? Yes ❑ No X
The following are requirements for the submission of a request before the Sub -Committee:
t Requesting agency must have at least one full-time member presently assigned to a H DTA
initiative.
j The head of the requesting agency certifies the need for the requested funds and that sufficient
funds are not available from other sources. The head of the agency must also agree that H DTA
funds will not be used to supplant existing funds.
f Applications must be concurred with by a State or Federal prosecutorial entity, depending on the
nature of the case.
f Once the above step is accomplished, the application must be submitted to the Office of the
VCDTO Coordinator for processing and follow-up.
f A detailed narrative description of the case must be provided along with the application as
indicated below in the General Information & Reimbursement Funding Procedures section.
GENERAL INFORMATION & REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING PROCEDURES
The maximum annual funding for a single initiative is $30,000. This funding shall be utilized by the
requesting agency for the purpose of officer overtime only and will not be used to pay for officer fringe
benefits.
Reimbursement Funding Procedures (CONTINUED)
In addition to completing all of the information detailed on this application, please include a narrative
description of the case for which funding is being requested by completing the Narrative Description of
Investigation Form located below. A monthly accountability report detailing the progress of the
investigation including statistical information depicting arrests and seizures must be forwarded to the
Office of the Initiative Coordinator. This report should arrive at the aforementioned location no later than
the 5'b day of the month. A claim for the overtime expenses (with supporting documentation consisting of
copies of officer overtime slips, timesheets and payroll documentation) will be forwarded to the South
Florida H DTA Fiscal Officer within 45 days of the end of the month. Once the investigation is completed,
a detailed report depicting the level of damage caused to the criminal DTO i.e. dismantled, disrupted,
number of arrests, type of arrests, subjects names, addresses, police case numbers, assets seized or
confiscated and any and all pertinent information that may be required by the VCDTO Initiative
Coordinator must be submitted.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF INVESTIGATION
NAME OF OPERATION "Guess Who's Back"
A. NARRATIVE SUMMARY
1. BACKGROUND AND FACTS OF INVESTIGATION:
The subjects that are mentioned in this initiative have an extensive history in dealing with
the sale and distribution of narcotics. Several of the subjects have been involved directly or
indirectly with numerous homicides and shootings within the Overtown area.
2. DESCRIPTIVES:
a. Description of Organization:
The "Guess Who's Back" initiative consist of several organizations that are responsible
for the drug trade that is being facilitated in the Overtown area. With the widespread of
drugs within the community, the citizens are becoming victims and spectators of the on
going violence.
b. Geographic Scope:
The Overtown area is considered a historical site located within the City of Miami
jurisdiction. It is bordered by tourist establishments such. as Bayside, the Center of
the Performing Arts and Port of Miami.
c. Number of Participants:
See power -point presentation
d. Iflegal Activities:
The majority of the subjects mentioned in this initiative began their criminal career by
selling marijuana and committing violent crimes. Once the narcotics aspect became
profitable they focused on expanding their geographical locations.
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e. Type and Quantity of Drugs:
Crack and powder Cocaine
Ounces - kilos
f. Type and Extent of Violent Crime:
The subjects that are mentioned in this power point have been arrested for violent
crimes and criminal offenses such as aggravated assault, aggravated battery, carrying a
firearm, possession of firearm by convicted felon and murder.
g. Methods of Operation:
Surveillances
Buy walk and buy bust
Search Warrants
Introduction of confidential sources
3. PRINCIPAL TARGETS: (Attach additional sheet if needed)
NAME: See power point presentation
AKA:
DOB/POB:
RACE/SEX/EiETGHT/WETGHT.
LKA:
SS NO:
NCIC/FCIC NO:
Other Remarks:
B. INVESTIGATIVE TECIINIQUES AND GOALS
1. Anticipated Duration of Investigation:
Six to nine months
2. Investigative Steps Taken to Date and Accomplishments:
Surveillance on numerous subjects
Check criminal history of subjects
Introduction of confidential source to subjects
The development of an organizational chart of drug organization
3. Investigative Techniques Planned:
Surveillances
Narcotics buy walks and buy busts
Search Warrants
Purchasing of Firearms
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4. Potential for Drug and/or Asset Seizures:
Drugs, Currency and Firearms
5. Relation of the Investigation with Other Investigations, Districts, or Jurisdictions:
Our mission is to dismantle and prosecute the narcotics organization within the Overtown area
which is responsible for the shooting and homicides that are becoming a plague within the
community.
Budget Requested:
Category
HIDTA funds Requested
Agency Budget Allotted for
Requested Investigation
Overtime:
$30,000.00
$ 30,000.00
REQUESTING AGENCY CERTIFICATION
The 7epresentations made on this form and,its attachments are -true and correct to'the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Ageicy.Head (Print Name): John F. Timoney
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