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A resolution approving an agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”), pertaining to the DEA Middle Tennessee Drug and Violent Crime Appalachia Task Force.
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WHEREAS, the DEA Middle Tennessee Drug and Violent Crime Appalachia Task Force (“Task Force”) will perform activities and duties to eliminate or reduce drug trafficking; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein provides the terms for MNPD’s cooperation with the Task Force; and,
WHEREAS, MNPD will assign two experienced officers to the Task Force; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement by and between the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, pertaining to the DEA Middle Tennessee Drug and Violent Crime Appalachia Task Force, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an agreement between the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) pertaining to the DEA Middle Tennessee Drug and Violent Crime Appalachia Task Force.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, MNPD will assign two experienced officers to the DEA Middle Tennessee Drug and Violent Crime Appalachia Task Force for a period of not less than two years. DEA will assign two Special Agents to the task force. The High Intensity Drug Traffic Areas (HIDTA) program will provide, subject to availability of annually appropriated funds, the necessary funds and equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and MNPD officers assigned to the task force. This support will include office space, office supplies, travel funds, funds for the purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment, training and other support items. The term of this agreement ends September 30, 2026, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year.
Fiscal Note: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department will receive reimbursement for overtime of the two assigned officers to the DEA Middle Tennessee Drug and Violent Crime Appalachia Task Force under the HIDTA State and Local Task Force Agreement.