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U.S. Department of Justice
United States Marshals Service
Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force
Obligation Document
INSTRUCTIONS: See last page for detailed instructions.
SECTION 1: OBLIGATION
DOCUMENT CONTROL #: JLEO-20-0303
SECTION 2: PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
Notification to state and local agencies of funding provided in support of Joint Law Enforcement Operations, pursuant to the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between:
Miami, FL Police Department
and
FLRFTF
All other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same.
SECTION 3: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
October 1, 2019 to
September 30, 2020
SECTION 4: APPROPRIATION DATA
FISCAL YEAR ORGANIZATION FUND PROJECT SOC / PURPOSE DOLLAR AMOUNT
2020
$24,625.00
A3401
AFF-B-OP
JLEOTFS 8
25302 - TFO Overtime
Total Obligation Amount:
$24,625.00
SECTION 5: DESCRIPTION OF OBLIGATION
Initial 25% for FY20
SECTION 6: CONTACT INFORMATION
DISTRICT/RFTF CONTACT:
Name: Thaddeus Lee, Deputy Commander
Phone: (305) 992-5894
E-mail: Thaddeus.LeeUSDOJ.GOV
Name:
Phone:
L--mail:
STATE/LOCAL CONTACT:
SE TION 7: AUTHORIZATION
USMS Representative - Certification of Funds:
Signature:
Michael Halper, ief Financial Manager
Chief Deputy or RFTF Commander - Obligatio Approval:
Signature: JASON GRUNWALD Dam2yatgwd h1 JAMJS GRUNWALD
Dale: UI9.0 03 L':II:<7.05,nr
Date:
Date: 12/3/2019
Jason Grunwald, Chief Inspector
Reimbursement of overtime work shall be consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Annual overtime for each state or local law enforcement
officer is capped at the equivalent of 25% of a GS I8l I-12, Step 1, of the general pay scale for the RUS. Reimbursement for all types of qualified
expenses shall be contingent upon availability offirnds mid the submission of a proper request for reimbursement which shall be submitted monthly
or quarterly on a fiscal year basis, and which provides the names of the investigators who incurred overtime for the Task Force during the quarter;
the number of overtime hogs incurred, the hourly regular an La.t rtin:e rates in effect for each investigator.
Departmental Representative\- Acknowle
Signature:
[Type
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Date:
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Form USM-607
Rev. 06/16
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Marshals Service
investigative Operations Division
Washington, DC 20530-1000
November 13, 2019
MEMORANDUM TO: United States Marshals
Chief Deputy United States Marshals
District Task Force Commanders and Warrant Supervisors
Regional Fugitive Task Force Commanders
District Administrative Officers
FROM: Jeffrey R. Tyler
Assistant Director
Tim Virtue /ZLiie
Asset Forfeiture Division
Holley O'Brien (Jo �/ """✓n.—
Chief Financial Office
Financial Services Division
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2020 Joint Law Enforcement Operations
Allocation and Program Guidance
The Joint Law Enforcement Operations (JLEO) Program is a vital United States Marshals
Service (USMS) program supported by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and funded through
revenues deposited into the Assets Forfeiture Fund (AFF). Funding for the JLEO Program is
discretionary. Our funding, levels are based on the DOJ allocation process and projected revenue
in the AFF.
Since 2013, the Investigative Operations Division (IOD) has utilized an allocation
methodology based on crime statistics and open warrants instead of the number of Task Force
Officers (TFOs) on a task force or prior levels of spending, which has resulted in a more
equitable distribution of JLEO funding. For fiscal year (FY) 2020, IOD has approved the
allocation of funds to district task forces and Regional Fugitive Task Forces (RFTF) based on
crime statistics and open warrants plus a performance -based addition relative to the amount of
violent state and local workload accomplished in FY 2019. See Attachment for Allocation
Table. AFF has only provided the USMS with approximately 25% of its initial allocation
for FY 2020. District task forces and RFTFs will receive 25% of their initial allocation
until the remainder of funding is received.
Memorandum from Assistant Director Jeffrey R. Tyler Pale 2
Subject: Fiscal Year 2020 Joint Law Enforcement Operations Program Guidance
Starting in FY 2020, all district task forces and RFTFs entering an obligation in the
Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) for a state or local agency must enter the unique
Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) assigned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal
Justice Information Services. The ORI followed by the state and local agency name must be
entered in the Title field.
IOD will maintain a very small reserve of JLEO funding to be allocated to district task
forces and RFTFs on a case -by -case basis for special operations, as well as other Agency
priorities. Reserve allocation decisions are based on a variety of factors such as request
justification, dashboard metrics, historical performance, good stewardship of past funding, and
compliance with accounting procedures. The JLEO working group continues to meet and
consider additional metrics which will further enhance the allocation methodology, as well as the
reserve allocation process.
IOD will continue to conduct monthly reviews of JLEO funding and will work with
districts and RFTFs to identify excess or unused funds that can be added to the reserve and
remain available for Agency JLEO priorities. In past FYs, this approach has allowed the USMS
to maximize the overall JLEO funding while remaining able to meet new JLEO requirements.
As the FY 2020 JLEO funding is allocated, all recipients must understand proper
accounting procedures. To assist with this, a Step-bv-Siep: JLEO Processing Procedures guide
has been added to the Financial Services Division's "How To's" Intranet page, under the
"Unique Marshals Business Processes" section. These procedures must be followed by all task
forces receiving JLEO funding. This year, to ensure preparedness for future external audits, IOD
will be conducting periodic assessments of the JLEO accounting procedures in select districts
and RFTFs. These assessments will be conducted to ensure standardization in the accounting
process and to resolve any deficiencies that are determined to be present.
As first communicated in 2014, all state and local agencies receiving JLEO funding are
required to be registered in the System for Award Management. This requirement is critical to
the accurate and timely payment of JLEO vendor requests for reimbursement.
All task forces are required to maintain records of the hourly overtime rates, overtime
hours worked each month, and amounts paid for each of their TFOs. This information will meet
DOJ requirements for documentation required to support AFF payments, and will assist in
ensuring that TFOs are not paid more than the annual DOJ-mandated maximum overtime
payment of $18,649, which is 25% of a GS-12, Step 1 ($74,596) pay level. This maximum
includes all federal overtime sources (not just JLEO or other DOJ funding). A standard TFO
Timesheet has been developed and is posted on the IOD JLEO Intranet page.
Memorandum from Assistant Director Jeffrey Tyler Page 3
Subject: Fiscal Year 2020 Joint Law Enforcement Operations Program Guidance
As a reminder, the following are limitations and/or conditions placed on the use of JLEO
funding:
• The amount of JLEO funding obligated in the UFMS for a state or local agency must
match the amount listed on the Form USM-607, Joint Latin Enforcement Operations Task
Force Obligation Document, or Form USM-607A, Joint Law Enforcement Operations
Task Force Modification Document. An agency cannot be reimbursed for any amounts
in excess of what is authorized via a Form USM-607 or Form USM-607A, and obligated
in UFMS.
• As a reminder, effective October 1, 2017, Form USM-607B, Joint Law Enforcement
Operations Statement must be used by all state and local agencies who participate in the
JLEO program. Each state and local agency is responsible for initiating and completing
the Form USM-607B, and districts and RFTFs are required to retain timesheets as
supporting documentation.
• As of October I, 2018, the USM-7TF timesheet was implemented to track TFO hours
worked. This timesheet replaced the USM-7. Form USM-7TF must be uploaded in
UFMS as supporting documentation to the invoice (Form 607B).
• JLEO funds are made available for state and local officer overtime salary expenses and
shall not include any costs for benefits, such as retirement, Federal Insurance
Contributions Act taxes, or other expenses.
• Districts and RFTFs cannot use JLEO funds for a purpose other than that for which the
funds were allocated.
• JLEO funds cannot be used for the purchase or reimbursement of prepaid fuel cards.
• JLEO funds cannot be used to pay for vehicle insurance, registration, or state inspections.
• JLEO funds cannot be used for fuel or minor routine maintenance on vehicles provided to
state and local agencies under the JLEO program.
• JLEO funds cannot be used to pay for cellular telephones or other wireless devices, or the
service for these devices.
• The USMS is prohibited from making third party payments to state and local agency
vendors. JLEO funding can only be used to reimburse state and local agencies for
approved expenses the agencies have already incurred and paid.
• Reimbursements under the JLEO program cannot be made via government purchase card.
• Purchase orders may not be issued to state and local agencies to extend JLEO funds
beyond the end of the FY in which they are issued.
If you have any questions regarding JLEO allocations or accounting procedures, please
contact Chief Michael Halper, Resource Management Branch, at 703-740-0433, or by email at
Michael. Halper.. c,usdoj.gov.
U.S. Marshals Service
Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force — Obligation Document
CITY OF EMI, a Florida Municipal Corporation
By:
Emilio T. Gonzalez, Cit`ager
Attest:
Todd B. Hannoty Clerk
Approved as to Form and Correctness:
By: / I - QYO t,}` —i
Vi(Ctoria Mendez, City Alto
Approved as t o Insur . nc • Tirements:
Date: // 2' 1 0
Date: )
Date:
Bye Date:
-Marie :harp:, Director of
isk Managemen
United States Marshals Service
Regional Fugitive Task Force - Memorandum of Understanding
PARTIES AND AUTHORITY:
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by the
City of Miami Police Department
and the United States Marshals Service (USMS) pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 566(e)(1)(B). As set forth in the Presidential Threat
Protection Act of 2000 and directed by the Attorney General, the USMS has been granted authority to direct and coordinate
permanent Regional Fugitive Task Forces consisting of Federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities for the purpose of
locating and apprehending fugitives. The authority of' the USMS to investigate fugitive matters as directed by the Attorney General is
set forth in 28 USC § 566. The Director's authority to direct and supervise all activities of the USMS is set forth in 28 USC § 561(g)
lnd 28 CFR 0.111. The authority of United States Marshals and Deputy U.S. Marshals, "in executing the laws of the United States
within a State ... [to] exercise the same powers which a sheriff of the State may exercise in executing the laws thereof" is set forth in
23 USC § 564. Additional authority is derived from 18 USC § 3053 and Office of Investigative Agency Policies Resolutions 2 & 15.
(See also) "Memorandum for Howard M. Shapiro, General Counsel, Federal Bureau of Investigation" concerning the "Authority to
Pursue Non -Federal Fugitives", issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Counsel, dated February 21, 1995. (See
also) Memorandum concerning the Authority to Pursue Non -Federal Fugitives, issued by the USMS Office of General Counsel, dated
May, 1, 1995. (See also) 42 U.S.C. § 16941(a)(the Attorney General shall use the resources of federal law enforcement, including the
United States Marshals Service, to assist jurisdictions in locating and apprehending sex offenders who violate sex offender
registration requirements).
tMIISSION:
The primary mission of the task force is to investigate and arrest, as part of joint law enforcement operations, persons who have
active state and federal warrants for their arrest. The intent of the joint effort is to investigate and apprehend local, state and federal
fugitives, thereby improving public safety and reducing violent crime.
Each participating agency agrees to refer cases for investigation by the RFTF (Regional Fugitive Task Force). Cases will be adopted
by the RFTF at the discretion of the RFTF Chief Inspector. Targeted crimes will primarily include violent crimes against persons,
weapons offenses, felony drug offenses, failure to register as a sex offender, and crimes committed by subjects who have a
criminal history involving violent crimes, felony drug offenses, and/or weapons offenses. Upon receipt of a written request, the RFTF
may also assist non -participating law enforcement agencies in investigating, locating and arresting their fugitives. Task force
personnel will be assigned federal, state, and local fugitive cases for investigation. Investigative teams will consist of personnel from
different agencies whenever possible. Participating agencies retain responsibility for the cases they refer to the RFTF.
Federal fugitive cases referred to the task force for investigation by any participating agency will be entered into the National Crime
Information Center (NCIC) by the USMS or originating agency, as appropriate. State or local fugitive cases will be entered into
NCIC (and other applicable state or local lookout systems) as appropriate by the concerned state or local agency.
SUPERVISION:
The RFTF will consist of law enforcement and administrative personnel from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Agency personnel must be approved by the RFTF Chief Inspector prior to assignment to the RFTF. Agency personnel may be
removed at any time at the discretion of the RFTF Chief Inspector.
Direction and coordination of the RFTF shall be the responsibility of the USMS RFTF Chief Inspector. Administrative matters which
are internal to the participating agencies remain the responsibility of the respective agencies. Furthennore, each agency retains
responsibility for the conduct of its personnel.
A Task Force Advisory Committee, consisting of representatives of participating agencies and USMS RFTF personnel, may be
established at the discretion of the RFTF Chief Inspector and will meet and confer as necessary to review and address issues
concerning operational matters within the RFTF.
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PERSONNEL:
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, personnel assigned to the task force are required to undergo
background investigations in order to be provided unescorted access to USMS offices, records, and computer systems. The USMS
shall bear the costs associated with those investigations. Non-USMS law enforcement officers assigned to the task force will be
deputized as Special Deputy U.S. Marshals.
Task force personnel may be required to travel outside of the jurisdiction to which they are normally assigned in furtherance of task
force operations. State or local task force officers traveling on official business at the direction of the USMS shall be reimbursed
directly by the USMS for their travel expenses in accordance with applicable federal laws, rules, and
regulations.
REIMISURSEMENT:
If the Marshals Service receives Asset Forfeiture funding for either 1) overtime incurred by state and local investigators who provide
full time support to USMS RFTF joint law enforcement task forces: or 2) travel, training, purchase or lease of police vehicles, fuel,
supplies or equiprent for state and local investigators in direct support of state and local investigators, the USMS shall, pending
availability of funds, reimburse your organization for expenses incurred, depending on which category of funding is provided.
Reimbursement of overtime work shall be consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Annual overtime for each state or local law
enforcement officer is capped at the equivalent of 25% of a GS-1811-12, Step 1, of the general pay scale for the RUS.
Reimbursement for all types of qualified expenses shall be contingent upon availability of funds and the submission of a proper
request for reimbursement which shall be submitted quarterly on a fiscal year basis, and which provides the names of the
investigators who incurred overtime for the RFTF during the quarter; the number of overtime hours incurred, the hourly regular and
overtime rates in effect for each investigator, and the total quarterly cost.
The request for reimbursement must be submitted to the RFTF Chief Inspector, who will review the request for reimbursement, stamp
and sign indicating that services were received and that the request for reimbursement is approved for payment. Supporting
documentation must accompany requests for reimbursement for equipment, supplies, training, fuel, and vehicle leases.
VEHICLES:
Pending the availability of Asset Forfeiture funding, the US1vIS may acquire vehicles to be utilized by state and local investigators
assigned to the RFTF. Vehicles provided by the USMS remain in the control of the USMS and must be used solely in support of
RFTF operations. The vehicles must be available for exclusive use of the task force officers assigned to the RFTF by the undersigned
participant agency for the duration of the agency's participation on the task force. If the agency is no longer a participating member of
the RFTF, any vehicle provided to task force officers from the agency must be returned to the USMS. Operators of USMS provided
vehicles must adhere to USMS policy regarding the use of government owned vehicles. Any violation of the USMS vehicle policy
may result in the vehicle being repossessed by the USMS and the operator andlor agency forfeiting the opportunity to utilize a USMS
provided vehicle in the future. Vehicles provided to state and local investigators may be subject to additional regulations or
restrictions pursuant to USMS lease agreements. Replacement or removal of any vehicle provided by the USMS will be at the
discretion of the USMS and/or subject to lease agreement terms.
EQUIPMENT:
Pending the availability of Asset Forfeiture funding, the USMS may purchase equipment for state and local investigator assigned to
the RFTF. Equipment purchased by the USMS using Asset Forfeiture funding must be used solely in support of RFTF operations.
The equipment must be available for exclusive use of the task force officers assigned to the RFTF by the undersigned participant
agency for the duration of the agency's participation on the task force. If the agency is no longer a participating member of the RFTF,
any equipment purchased with Asset Forfeiture and provided to task force officers from the agency may be retained by the agency.
Equipment provided by the USMS that is not purchased using Asset Forfeiture funding remains the property of the USMS and will be
issued to state and local investigators for exclusive use in support of the RFT.F. If the investigator or agency is no longer a
participating member of the RFTF, any equipment issued that was not purchased with Asset Forfeiture funding will be returned to the
USMS.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Original reports of investigation, evidence, and other investigative materials generated, seized, or collected by the VOTF shall be
retained by the agency in the VOTF responsible for the case. However, evidence may be turned over to other law enforcement
agencies as appropriate. Copies of investigative reports and other materials may be provided to other agencies in accordance with
applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Task force statistics will be maintained in the USMS Justice Detainee Information System
(JDIS) - Warrant Information Network (WIN). Statistics will be made available to any participating agency upon request.
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INFORMANTS:
Peridinu the 2.ailaoili-p of funds, tile (ISMS may provide funding for the payment ent of informants. However, all payments of
informants utilizing USMS funding shall: comply with USMS policy.
USE OF FORCE:
All members or the PJTF will comply with their agencies guidelines concerning the L=e of firearms, deadly force, and less -Hiatt
lethal deices, to include completing all necessary training and. certification requirements_ All members or the RFTF and their parent
azer cies will read and adhere to the DO3 Policy Statement on the Use of Less -Than -Lethal Devices, dared May 16, 2-F 11. Copies of
all applicable firearms, deadly force, and less -than -lethal policies shall be provided to the District Chief Deputy and each concem?d
task force officer. Di the event ofa sh£otina involving. task force personnel, the incident will be investigated by the appropriate
agency(s). Additionally, in the event ofa shooting. the required reporting for the FBI National Use of Force Data Collection should
be accomplished by the involved task force personnel's employing ing a _ener when the T FO is inside their primaliphysical jurisdiction
and b., the USMS when the TFO is outside their *employing agency's primary/physical jurisdiction. If the employins agency wi; es to
submit such NUOFDC entries regardless of the physical location of the event, that is allowed under this MDU with prior v: ri:_en•
notice to the USMS.
NEWS MEDIA:
Media inquires will be referred to the District Chief Deputy. A press release may be issued and press conference held, upon
.agreeement and through coordination wirh participant agencies. representatives. Alt press releases will exclusively make reference to
the task force.
RELEASE OF LLABILITY
Each agency shalt be responsible for the acts or omissions of its employees. Participating-. aaenct:s or their employees Snail not be
considered as true aegents of any other participating agency. Nothing 1'ereiti waives o, immunity
p ;j- � t c. - or sovereign i'1_ti..nrtY Ici'iercl or state
statutory or constitutional last.
EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERtiiNATIO:N:
This MOL t5 in effect once signed b_ a law ealorcement participant agency:. Participating agencies may withdraw their participation
after providing 30 days a , a=;ced .mitten notice to the District Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal.
RFTF:
Florida Caribbean Regional Fu4_iti .e Task Force
United States Marshal or RFTF Commander:
Print Name:
Jason G: uowald
JASON - �i="`'ylsgredtyJASOr'
Si nature: GRUN':`.'LD Bate:
GRUNWALD °i r `9;-ao°,0°.2
05/02/2018
Participant Agency:
Nance:
City of Miami Police Department
Location (City and Sore):
Miami, Florida
Phone:
(305) 603-6640
Participant Agznev Representative:
Print Name and Title:
•Jorge R. Coiina, Chief of Police
assistant Director, Investigative Operations Div -is
Print Name:
AD Jeff Tyler
Signature:
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Date:
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U.S. Marshals Service
Regional Fugitive Task Force — Memorandum of Understanding
CITY OF MIAIVII, a Florida Municipal Corporation
(*11)1
By:
Emilio T. Gonzalez, City Manager
Attest:
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
Approved as to Fo
By:
Victori
endez, City,
orrectness:
omey vc"
Approved as to In I qui eats:
Date:
Date: 3
Date:
By: Date:
•IIK-Marie S = •e. D rector of
Risk Manag ent