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BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO . j_
SERIES OF 2012/2013
COUNCIL BILL NO. 70
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GILLIT
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR PARTICIPATING AGENCIES ENTITLED "METRO GANG TASK
FORCE (MGTF)".
WHEREAS , the Metro Gang Task Force was established to provide a collaborative federal,
state and local law enforcement effort to identify, target and address organized gang-related
groups involved in drug trafficking and/or violence; and
WHEREAS, the Metro Gang Task Force is a multi-agency task force which includes several
State and local entities , including the FBI and ICE ; and
WHEREAS, agencies participating in this project recognize that combating violent gangs and
drugs is of paramount importance to our communities ; and
WHEREAS, with united efforts , our resources will be better utilized and our investigative
efforts will be more fruitful on behalf of the communities the MGTF serve ; and
WHEREAS , the Englewood Police Department would commit and assign personnel to the
Metro Gang Task Force ; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this Ordinance authori4es the City of Englewood to participate in
the Metro Gang Task Force (MGTF).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD , COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby authorizes the
Intergovernmental Agreement for the City of Engl~w~od ft 6 participate in the Metro Gang T a sk
Force, attached hereto as "Exhibit A". '
Section 2. The Englewood City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign the agreement for
and on behalf of the City of Englewood, attached as Exhibit A.
Introduced, read in full , and passed on first reading on the 17th day of December, 2012 .
Publi shed by Title as a Bill for an Ordinance in the City's official newspaper on the 21st day of
December, 2012.
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Published a s a Bill for an Ordinance on the City's official website beginning on the 19th day of
December, 2012 for thirty (30) days.
Read b y title and passed on fina l read in g on the 7th day of January , 2013.
Published b y titl e in the C ity's official newspaper as Ord in :mce No. L, Series of20 12/2013,
0 11 the 11th day of January, 2013.
Publis hed b y title on the Cit y's official website beginning on the 9th day of
.January, 2013 fo r thirty (30) days.
Penn, Mayor
I, Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk of the C ity of E nglewood, Colorado, hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is '? true copy of the Ordinance passed on final reading and published by
title as Ordinance No. L, Series of 2012/2013.
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Metro Gang Task Force
(MGTF)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
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METRO GANG TASK FORCE •
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Mission State1nent .............................................................................................................................. 3
Policy Staten1e nt .................................................................................................................................. 3
MGTF Board of Directors ................................................................................................................ 3
Project Director .................................................................................................................................. 4
Task Force Supervisors ...................................................................................................................... 5
Progra1n Sp ec ialist .............................................................................................................................. 5
MGTF Investigations ......................................................................................................................... 6
Intelligence /S taff Meetings ............................................................................................................... 6
MGTF Facility Security ..................................................................................................................... 7
Asset Forfeiture ................................................................................................................................... 7
Media Info1mation Release Policy ................................................................................................... 8 • Equipment ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Vehicles ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Personnel .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Salary/ Ove1tii11e C:Ompensation ........................................................................................................ 9
Sec uritydearance s and Deputations ............................................................................................. 10
Prosecution ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Deadly Force and Shooting Incident Policies .............................................................................. 10
Funding .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Liability ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Duration ............................................................................................................................................. 12
C:Onc lusion ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Signatories ........................................................................................................................................... 13
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Purpose
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish general guidelines for a
multi-agency task force to address organized gang-related crime. Through the spirit of
cooperative efforts and a strong commitment to combat organized gang-related drug trafficking
and violence, the Metro Gang Task Force is formed. Agencies participating in this project
recognize that combating v iolent gangs and drugs is of paramount importance to our
communities. Through our united efforts, our resources will be better utilized and our
investigative efforts will be more fruitful on behalf of the communities we serve. The
participating agencies are committed to cooperative efforts and full information sharing
through their participation in the Metro Gang Task Force.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Metro Gang Task Force is to provide a collaborative federal, state and local
law enforcement effort to identify, target and address organized gang-related groups involv ed
in drug trafficking and/or violence. The Metro Gang Task Force will utilize sophisticated long -
term investigative approaches, including undercover surveillance operations, the purchase of
evidence and information, and electronic surveillance to disrupt and dismantle targeted gang
organizations .
Policy Statement
The Metro Gang Task Force Board of Directors shall adopt appropriate standard operating
procedures for the Task Force. These operating procedures are intended to provide guidelines
to give proper guidance to Task Force operations . They are not intended to supersede any of
the participating agencies own policies and procedures.
These procedures are intended as guidelines and the Board of Directors may supersede any of
the approved standard operating procedures when applicable. Changes to the standard
operating procedures shall require a majority vote of the Board of Directors to ratify the
change. Any recommended changes to the standard operating procedures shall be forwarded
through the chain of command and presented to the Board of Directors, if appropriate.
In recognition of certain financial and equipment support to the task force, the Board of
Directors agrees to affiliate with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force Initiative. This affiliation
does not alter the basic structure, management, or oversight of Task Force operations as
described in this document.
MGTF Board o(Directors
The Metro Gang Task Force will have a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will
consist of a representative or their designee from the agencies participating in the Metro Gan g
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Task Force. A participating agency is defined as any ngency that has nn individual assigned to •
the Metro Gang Task Force on a full-time basis .
The Board of Directors will be responsible for the following:
1. The Board of Directors will utilize pooled intel ligence resources of the pmiicipating
entities, the Project Director and supervisors, to prioritize and mutually decide upon
cases /groups that will be targeted by the Task Force.
2. The Board of Directors will address any issues of mutual concern to the participants
of the Metro Gang Task Force. This may include budget matters, matters of policy
and procedure and other matters.
3. Annually, the Board of Directors will mutually agree upon project goals and
objectives for the coming year.
4. The Board of Directors will meet quarterly to facilitate the accomplishment of
MGTF goals and communicate on issues of mutual concern . The Project Director
will brief the Board of Directors on relevant issues.
5. The Board of Directors will resolve any interagency conflicts that may arise during
the operation of this project. ·
6. A majority of the entire Board shall constitute a quorum. The Board shall transact
no business unless a quorum is present. In all matters requiring a vote of the Board
of Directors, a simple majority shall prevail. In the case of a tie vote, the Project
Director may cast a vote for the purpose of breaking the tie .
7. The Board of Directors will have the final detem1ination on all matters that cannot
be resolved by the Project Director.
8. The Board of Directors shall act as the Seizure Board for monies seized by the
Metro Gang Task Force. The Board of Directors shall make appropriate decisions
regarding the expenditure or utilization of MGTF seizure money.
Pro;ect Director
The Metro Gang Task Force will have a designated Project Director. The Project Director will
be a command officer from the Aurora Police Department selected by the Aurora Police Chief.
The Board of Directors must ratify the selection of the Project Director. If the Board of
Directors is unable to ratify the selection with a majority vote, then arrangements will be made
to meet with the Aurora Police Chief to select a mutually agreed upon Project Director.
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The Project Director will oversee and coordinate the operation of the Metro Gang Task Force •
on a daily basis. The Project Director will manage all administrative and operational issues to
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• include, but not limited to, the budget, grants, personnel, purchasing and other related issues.
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The Project Director will facilitate the flow ofrelevant information to the Board of Directors.
Task Force Supervisors
A great strength of the task force model is the diversity of personnel and resources that can be
brought together to achieve MGTF goals. Bringing these varied resources together will
inevitably result in conflicts involving the perspectives, policies, and missions of participating
agencies. Task Force supervisors will actively work together to minimize these conflicts. Task
Force supervisors will conduct MGTF investigations in a manner that will best accomplish
MGTF goals, but in a manner that will also respect the concerns of participating agencies.
Task Force supervisors are those individuals assigned to the Metro Gang Task Force by
participating agencies with their respective supervisory rank. The Task Force supervisors are
responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project. They are responsible for: supervising
project participants, monitoring, directing, coordinating and planning of investigations, case
management, personnel training and evaluation, and any other supervisory related function
relevant to Task Force personnel or operations. They will report to the Project Director. All
supervisors are required to work together in the spirit of teamwork and share necessary
information and resources.
Task Force supervisors will ensure that appropriate reports, forms and documentation will be
completed in an accurate and timely fashion. Task Force supervisors and the Project Director
will ensure that the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors regarding the
operation of Metro Gang Task Force will be adhered to by all participating members.
The Special Agent in Charge of the Denver Division of the FBI will designate one Supervisory
Special Agent as a Task Force supervisor. This Supervisory Special Agent will be responsible
for the direct supervision of all FBI personnel and assets assigned to the Task Force.
The FBI Supervisory Special Agent will also coordinate with other Task Force supervisors and
the Project Director to ensure that all MGTF investigations opened as FBI investigations are
conducted in compliance with any applicable FBI policies, United States Attorney General 1s
Guidelines, and applicable funding policies under the FBI Safe Streets Initiative.
Program Specialist
The Task Force will be staffed with a Program Specialist. This position will answer to the
Project Director. Under the terms of the grant, the position is a contract employee position . The
Project Director will administer an annual contract between the Program Specialist and the
grant funding source. The Program Specialist's responsibilities will be clearly defined in the
contract.
In addition to those obligations contained in the contract, the primary responsibility for the
Program Specialist will be management of the MGTF office and to conduct unannounced cash-
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on-hand inspections to insure appropriate voucher/documents have been filed and that all cash •
re so urces arc present and accounted for.
Th e Program Spec iali st will be responsible for the financial and statist ical record keeping
a ssocia ted with Metro Gang Task Force. Th e Program Speciali s t. will report tho se stati stic s to
the Task Force participants . Th e Program Specialist. will facilitate communication with th e
Board of Directors and otbcr members ofMGTF as need e d .
Af GTF Investigations
A 11 investigations at Metro Gang Task Force will be coordinated through the Task Force
s upervisors. Participants are strictly prohibited from conducting investigations without
supervisory permission. The Project Director will appropriately forward case information to
the Board of Directors during the quarterly Board of Directors meeting. All investigations s hall
be initiated and conducted pursuant to the adopted standard operating procedures of M GTF.
When MGTF personnel engage in enforcement action(s), they will notify a supervisor or acting
supervisor from that jurisdiction as soon as practicable unless release of that information would
jeopardize the case.
When a long-term case, as defined in the Metro Gang Task Force SOP , is initiated, the Metro
Gang Task Force supervisor will attempt to assign an MGTF officer from the jurisdiction •
where the investigation is centered as a co-case agent to assist when practicable .
For FBI administrative purposes , all MGTF cases opened as FBI investigations will be entered
into the relevant FBI computer system.
Intelligence/Staff Meetings
The timely coordination and communication of investigative information is of paramount
importance. Paiticipating agencies agree to fully coordinate and communicate regarding
investigations. To facilitate this open communication policy, all members of Metro Gang Task
Force will, when practicable, meet monthly. The times of these meetings will be posted at
MGTF.
Personnel assigned to the Task Force may utilize report forms and reporting formats requir ed
by their respective agency. For reasons of continuity and expedience, the Task Force may,
however, develop certain forms to aid in arrest plam1ing, surveillance activity, case tracking
and related matters. An officer assigned to the Metro Gang Task Force will not be required to
prepare or utilize a Task Force developed form, if such use is contrary to their agency's
policies, practices, or regulations.
All investigative intelligence and information developed within or generated by an agency •
remains the property of the agency from which it was obtained. Each participating agency will
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control the dissemination of their information in accordance with the law and that agency 's
established disclosure policies. Members must obtain documented permission from the
controlling agency prior to the disclosure of information outside the Metro Gang Task Force
agencies.
MGTF Facility Security
Metro Gang Task Force participants agree to keep the Task Force office as a covert operational
site. It is essential that participating agencies ensure that their officers adhere to all office
security guidelines outlined in the standard operating procedures .
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL INFORMANTS, ARRESTEES, THE MEDIA OR
UNAUTHORIZED CIVILIANS BE INFORMED OF THE LOCATION OR BROUGHT TO
THE METRO GANG TASK FORCE OFFICE.
Under general circumstances, mail will not be sent directly to the covert off-site location. Mail
may be addressed to the Metro Gang Task Force c/o Aurora Police Department, 15001 East
Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012 .
Asset Forfeiture
Participants in the Metro Gang Task Force agree that assets forfeited and received by Metro
Gang Task Force will be utilized primarily for the continued funding of the Metro Gang Task
Force. This money may be utilized to acquire equipment and resources necessary for the
activities of MGTF. Funds may also be utilized as matching funds for grant requirements to
further the continued existence of the Task Force.
The Board of Directors will function as the Seizure Board for Metro Gang Task Force and may
disperse seized assets awarded to MGTF in any manner that is permitted by state or federal
guidelines. Any expenditure of forfeited MGTF funds requires approval by a majority of the
Board of Directors.
Under normal circumstances, Seizure Board business shall be conducted at the regularly
scheduled Board of Directors meetings. Metro Gang will keep a record of any disbursement or
expenditure of seizure monies.
If the Project Director determines that there is an urgent need to expend seizure monies, he/she
may contact members of the Board of Directors by phone or by email to receive approval. A
permanent record of this communication shall be maintained at Metro Gang.
MGTF will comply with the U.S. Department of Justice's requirements for the equitable
sharing of federally forfeited property for state and local law enforcement agencies .
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Media Information Release Policv
Each paiiicipating agency at Metro Gang Task Force agrees to abide hy the standard operating
procedure regarding the release of information to the media. No member of the Metro Gang
Task Force will release case information to the med ia without permission from the Project
Director.
Equipment
Each participating agency is responsible for providing the necessary equipment for their
rncmber(s) assigned to MGTF. Each agency will be responsible for the security and inventory
of their own equipment. The equipment provided to MGTF will remain tbe property of the
contributing agency, which will be solely responsible for the maintenance, repair and security
of said equipment.
Equipment owned by the task force may be signed out to members of a participating agency on
an as-needed basis. Each participating agency agrees to replace or repair MGTF equipment if
said equipment is lost or damaged while in their employee 's possession or custody.
Vehicles
In furtherance of this MOU, and pursuant to a Safe Streets Task Force designation, MGTF
members may be permitted to drive FBI owned or leased vehicles for official MGTF business
and only in accordance with MGTF policies and procedures and applicable FBI rules and
regulations, including those outlined in the FBI Manual of Administrative Operations and
Procedures (MAOP), Part I, Section 3 .1. The assignment of an FBI owned or leased vehicle to
a MGTF member will require the execution of a separate Vehicle Use Agreement.
The participating agencies agree that FBI vehicles will not be used to transport passengers
unrelated to MGTF business.
The FBI and the United States will not be responsible for any tortious act or omission on the
part of MGTF and/or its employees or for any liability resulting from the use of an FBI owned
or leased vehicle utilized by an MGTF member, except where liability may fall under the
provisions of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), as discussed in the Liability Section herein
below.
The FBI and the United States shall not be responsible for any civil liability arising from the
use of an FBI owned or leased vehicle by an MGTF task force member while engaged in any
conduct other than his or her official duties and assignments under this MOU
To the extent permitted by applicable law, participating agencies agree to hold harmless the
FBI and the United States, for any claim for property damage or personal injury arising from
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any use of an FBI owned or leased vehicle by an MGTF member which is outside the scope of
his or her official duties and assignments under this MOU.
Normally only City of Aurora employees may operate Task Force vehicles that are owned or
leased by the City of Aurora. Other Task Force members must receive specific direction from
an Aurora Task Force supervisor prior to operating a vehicle owned or leased by the City of
Aurora.
Personnel
Participating agencies assigning personnel to Metro Gang Task Force are asked to make that
person available on a full-time basis. This will allow MGTF to staff investigations in a
predictable manner. If circumstances require that an agency participate on less than a full-time
basis, nothing in this section shall prohibit that.
Participating agencies are asked to assign personnel to Metro Gang Task Force for a minimum
of three (3) years. This will allow for an investigator to receive a security clearance,
appropriate training, and to gain the experience necessary to maximize productivity. It is
understood that circumstances may exist where an assignment for less than three (3) years is
appropriate.
Each participating agency will maintain responsibility for the actions, both personal and
professional, of its respective employees. Each participating member will be subject to the
laws, regulations, policies, and personnel rules applicable to members of their respective
agency.
Salary/Overtime Compensation
Participating agencies agree to assume all personnel costs for their MGTF representatives,
including salaries, overtime payments and fringe benefits consistent with their respective
agency.
Pursuant to Safe Streets Task Force designation and subject to funding availability and
legislative authorization, the FBI may reimburse to Local and State participating agencies the
cost of overtime worked by non-federal MGTF members assigned full-time to MGTF,
provided overtime expenses were incurred as a result ofMGTF related duties. A separate Cost
Reimbursement Agreement (CRA) must be executed between the FBI and each Local and
State participating agency for full-time employee(s) assigned to MGTF, consistent with
regulations and policy. Otherwise, overtime shall be compensated in accordance with
applicable Local and State participating agency overtime provisions and shall be subject to the
prior approval of appropriate personnel.
Securitv Clearances and Deputations
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The FBJ maintains specific secure office space and computer networks within the MGTF
facility. A security clearance is required to access FBI secured space and networks.
Local and State law enforcement personnel assigned to the Task Force will have an
opportunity to apply for a security clearance sponsored by the FBI. Nothing in this section
shall require that a clearance be obtained. Participating members who do not elect to acquire a
security clearance will not be allowed to access the FBl secured space and computer networks.
Local and State law enforcement personnel assif,rnecl to the MGTF, will be eligible to receive a
federal General Title 21 Deputation Authority sponsored by the FBI. These deputations should
remain in effect throughout the tenure of each investigator's assignment to the MGTF, or until
the termination of the MGTF, whichever comes first. This deputation will have no impact on
the administrative and personnel policies of participating agencies affecting their Task Force
members.
Prosecution
To the degree possible, MGTF investigations will be conducted in a manner that will allow
cases to be prosecuted under both federal and state prosecution procedures. At an appropriate
time, a determination will be made for each case regarding whether to prosecute the case at the
federal or state level. This determination will be based on the evidence obtained and a
consideration of which level of prosecution would be of the greatest benefit to the overall
objectives of the MGTF.
In the event that a state or local matter is developed that is outside the jurisdiction of the FBI or
it is decided to prosecute a MGTF case at the state or local level, the FBI agrees to provide all
relevant information to state and local authorities.
Deadly Force and Shooting Incident Policies
Members of the MGTF will follow their own agency's policies concerning firearms discharge
and use of deadly force.
Funding
This MOU is not an obligation or commitment of funds, nor a basis for transfer of funds, but
rather is a basic statement of the understanding between the parties hereto of the tasks and
methods for performing the tasks described herein. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, each
party shall bear its own costs in relation to this MOU. Expenditures by each party will be
subject to its budgetary processes and to the availability of funds and resources pursuant to
applicable laws, regulations and policies. The parties expressly acknowledge that the above
language in no way implies that Congress will appropriate funds for such expenditur.es.
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Liability
Participating agencies acknowledge that this MOU does not alter the applicable law governing
civil liability, if any, arising from the conduct of personnel assigned to the MGTF.
Participating members shall immediately notify a Task Force supervisor of any civil,
administrative, or criminal claim, complaint, discovery request, or other request for
information of which the agency receives notice, concerning or arising from the conduct of
personnel assigned to the MGTF or otherwise relating to the MGTF. Upon receiving such
notification, a Task Force supervisor will immediately make appropriate notification of the
situation to the Project Director and any affected participating agencies.
In the event that a civil claim or complaint is brought against a state or local officer assigned to
the MGTF, the officer may request legal representation and/or defense by DOJ, under the
circumstances and pursuant to the statutes and regulations identified below.
For the limited purpose of defending against a civil claim arising from alleged negligent or
wrongful conduct under common law under the FTCA, 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b), and§§ 2671-
2680: An officer who has been specially deputized and who is named as a defendant in a civil
action as a result of or in connection with the performance of his or her official duties and
assignments pursuant to this MOU may request to be certified by the Attorney General or his
designee as having acted within the scope of federal employment at the time of the incident
giving rise to the suit. 28 U.S.C. § 2679(d)(2). Upon such certification, the officer will be
considered an 11 employee 11 of the United States government for the limited purpose of
defending the civil claim under the FTCA, and the claim will proceed against the United States
as sole defendant. 28 U .S.C. § 2679(d)(2). Once an individual is certified as an employee of the
United States for purposes of the FTCA, the United States is substituted for the employee as
the sole defendant with respect to any tort claims. Decisions regarding certification of
employment under the FTCA are made on a case-by-case basis, and the FBI cannot guarantee
such certification to any MGTF member.
For the limited purpose of defending against a civil claim arising from an alleged violation of
the U.S. Constitution pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 or Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents
of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971): An officer who has been specially
deputized and who is named as a defendant in a civil action as a result of or in connection with
the performance of his or her official duties and assignments pursuant to this MOU may
request individual-capacity representation by DOJ to defend against the claims. 28 C.F.R. §§
50.15, 50.16. Any such request for individual-capacity representation must be made in the form
of a letter from the individual defendant to the U.S. Attorney General. The letter should be
provided to Chief Division Counsel (CDC) for the FBI Denver Division, who will then
coordinate the request with the FBI Office of the General Counsel. In the event of an adverse
judgment against the individual officer, he or she may request indemnification from DOJ. 28
C.F.R. § 50.15(c)( 4). Requests for DOJ representation and indemnification are determined by
DOJ on a case-by-case basis. The FBI cannot guarantee the United States will provide legal
representation or indemnification to any federal, state or local law enforcement officer.
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Liability for any co nduct by an MGTF member undertaken outside of the scope of his or her •
ass igned dutie s and re sponsibilities under this MOU shall not be the responsibility of the FBI
or the United State s and shall be the sole responsibility of the respective employee and /o r
agency involved.
Duration
The lem1 of this MOU is for the duration of the MGTF's operations, contingent upon approval
of necessary funding, but may be terminated at any time upon written mutual consent of the
agency involved.
Any participating agency may withdraw from the MGTF at any time by written notification to
the MGTF Project Director at least 30 days prior to withdrawal.
Conclusion
The Board of Directors may add or delete to thi s document as deemed necessary. Such
addition or deletion shall be reduced to writing and approved by a majority of the Board of
Directors. ·
This document is intended to provide guidance to MGTF participants and will not supersede
any agency's policies and procedures.
The undersigned MGTF participant representatives are committed to the cooperative
environment that must exist to ensure the success of this important endeavor.
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Signatories
The signature below indicates that the individual has received and read a copy of the Metro
Gang Task Force Memorandum of Understanding and, as a representa!~ve of their agency,
agrees to abide by the guidelines contained therein.
Adams County Sheriff's Office
Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office
Aurora Police Department
Colorado Joint Counterdrug Task Force
Colorado State Patrol
Commerce City Police Department
Denver District Attorney's Office
Denver Police Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
ICE Homeland Security Investigations
Jefferson County Sheriffs Office
Thornton Police Department
City of Englewood, Mayor
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: Agenda Item: Subject:
December 1 7, 2012 11 a iii Intergovernmental Agreement -
Metro Gang Task Force
Initiated By: Police Department I Staff Source:
Sam Watson, Police Commander
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
N /A
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Police Department is recommending that Council approve an intergovernmental agreement
with the Metro Gang Task Force .
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
On November 30, 2012, John Collins, Chief of Police, received a request for assistance from Lt.
Scott Torpen, Metro Gang Task Force . Lt. Torpen asked that the Englewood Police Department
provide an investigator to his task force for an indeterminate period of time to assist with an
investigation. Chief Collins recognized that the Englewood Police Department could provide
valuable assistance to the Metro Gang Task Force if the Intergovernmental Agreement is approved
by City Council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Police Department will provide to the Metro Gang Task Force one Investigator. The Metro
Gang Task Force will provide a vehicle for the investigator to use and will reimburse the Police
Department for this Investigator's overtime costs.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Ordinance