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TASK FORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE US DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION & THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT This agreement is made this 1°* day of October, 2014, between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA"), and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Police Department (hereinafter “VIPD”). The DEA is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. Section 873. WHEREAS there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the U. S. Virgin Islands area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of the U. S. Virgin Islands, the parties hereto agree to the following: hue The Caribbean Division High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (CD/HIDTA) USVI Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below: a. Disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the USVI area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations; b. Gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs; and cc. Conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional methods of investigation in order that the CD/HIDTA USVI Task Force's activities will result in GCOOIVE OVS effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the U. S. Virgin Islands. 2s To accomplish the objectives of the CD/HIDTA USVI Task Force, VIPD agrees to detail eight (8) experienced officers to the CD/HIDTA St. Croix, USVI Task Force and four (4) experienced officers to the CD/HIDTA St/Thomas, USVI Task Force for a period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment, VIPD officers will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the CD/HIDTA USVI Task Force. The VIPD officers will prepare DEA-352s (Bi-weekly Activity Reports), which will be approved by a DEA Supervisor. AG The VIPD officers assigned to the CD/HIDTA Task Force shall adhere to all DEA policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for dismissal from the CD/HIDTA USVI Task Force. 4. The VIPD officers assigned to the CD/HIDTA USVI Task Force shall be deputized as task force officers of DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878. Be DEA acknowledges that the United States is liable for the wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of its officers and employees, including task force officers duly sworn pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 878, while on duty and acting within the scope of their federal employment, to the extent permitted by the Federal Tort Claims Act. 6. To accomplish the objectives of the CD/HIDTA Task Force, DEA will assign twenty five (25) special agents to the CD/HIDTA Task Force. HIDTA will also, subject to the availability of annually appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, provide necessary funds and equipment to support the activities of the CCOOTVPDI9 2 DEA special agents and the VIPD officers assigned to the CD/HIDTA Task Force. This support will include: necessary available and reasonable funds for travel, purchase of evidence and information, informants, investigative equipment, training and other support deemed appropriate. 7. During the period of assignment to the CD/HIDTA Task Force, VIPD will remain responsible for establishing the Salary and benefits, including overtime, of the VIPD officers assigned to the CD/HIDTA Task Force, and for making all payments due to them. HIDTA will, subject to availability of funds, reimburse VIPD for overtime payments made by it to the VIPD officers assigned to the CD/HIDTA Task Force for overtime, provided that required supporting documentation is received by HIDTA no later than 60 days from the VIPD officers incurring overtime, and up to a sum equivalent to 25 percent of the salary of a GS-12, step 1, (RUS) federal employee (currently $17,374.25), per officer. Note: Task force officer’s overtime shall not include any costs for benefits, such as retirement, FICA, and other expenses. 8. Assets seized during task force investigations will be forfeited pursuant to the appropriated forfeiture statutes and will be shared equitably among the parties to this agreement in accordance with the Attorney General’s Guidelines on Seized and Forfeited Property. The parties agree that the DEA special agent in charge or designee, in his or her recommendation on DAG Form 71, will describe the contribution of each member of the Caribbean Division Task Force. All parties to this agreement acknowledge, however, that the disposition of assets forfeited under federal law is within the discretionary authority of the United States Department of Justice. ecoo1vPd1> 3 5. In no event will VIPD charge any indirect cost rate to DEA for the administration or implementation of this agreement. 10. VIPD shall maintain on a current basis complete and accurate records and accounts of all obligations and expenditures of funds under this agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and instructions provided by DEA to facilitate on-site inspection and auditing of such records and accounts. 11. VIPD shall permit and have readily available for examination and auditing by DEA, the United States Department of Justice, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any of their duly authorized agents and representatives, any and all records, documents, accounts, invoices, receipts or expenditures relating to this agreement. VIPD shall maintain all such reports and records until all litigation, claim, audits and examinations are completed and resolved, or for a period of three (3) years after termination of this agreement, whichever is later. 12. VIPD shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the regulations of the United States Department of Justice implementing those laws, 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subparts C, F, G, H and I. 13. VIPD agrees that an authorized officer or employee will execute and return to DEA the attached OJP Form 4061/6, Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements. VIPD acknowledges that this agreement will not take effect and no federal funds will be awarded to VIPD by DEA until the completed certification is received. ecoo1vePDd15 4 14. When issuing statements, press releases, requests. for proposals, bid solicitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal money, VIPD shall clearly state: (1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or project which will be financed with federal money and (2) the dollar amount of federal funds for the program or project. 15. VIPD agrees to provide the CD/HIDTA Task Force officers with a vehicle suitable for surveillance. VIPD will be financially responsible for the purchase of fuel and maintenance. Subject to the availability of annually appropriated funds or any continuing resolution thereof, HIDTA will be financially responsible, through DEA, for providing toll charges. Any VIPD officer involved in an automobile accident while driving a VIPD official vehicle will adhere to whatever reporting and investigating automobile accidents requirements VIPD may have. 16. Vehicles provided by HIDTA will be suitable for surveillance. HIDTA, through DEA, will furnish mobile radios for installation in the CD/HIDTA Task Force vehicles and HIDTA will assume the cost of installation and removal. HIDTA will be financially responsible for the purchase of fuel for the leased vehicles and for providing routine maintenance as follows: oil changes, belts, timing belts, brakes, transmission services, coolant services, tires, hoses, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, air filter, battery replacement, brake fluid, and rotate tires. DEA and HIDTA procedures for reporting and investigating automobile accidents involving official government vehicles (OGVs)/HIDTA leased vehicles, shall apply to accidents involving the leased vehicles furnished to the CD/HIDTA task force officers, in addition to whatever accident reporting requirements the USVI may have. GCO01VPDIS 5 17. While on duty and acting on CD/HIDTA USVI Task Force business, VIPD officers assigned to the CD/HIDTA USVI Task Force shall be subject to all DEA and federal government rules, regulations and procedures governing the use of OGVs for home to work transportation and for personal business. The HIDTA Executive Committee acknowledges that the United States is liable for the actions of task force officers, while on duty and acting within the scope of their federal employment, to the extent permitted by the Federal Torts Claim Act, 28 U.S.C. 2401 (6) 2671-2680. 18. The term of this agreement shall be effective from the date in paragraph one until September 30, 2015. This agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty days' advance written notice. Billings for all outstanding obligations must be received by DEA within ninety (90) days of the date of termination of this agreement. DEA will be responsible only for obligations incurred by VIPD during the term of this agreement. For the Drug Enforcement Administration: Date: lal lig Vito S. Guarino Special Agent in Charge Caribbean Division For the U.S. ee 5, Islands Police Department: DCLG. Date: (CHW TS =i errard Co mis / Y oe pur L1 Ain Date: aball Lynh A. Mi11in i ro, Esq., / fj / Commissioner of agyt operty and Procurement fo GCOOT1VP DIS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this from. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New Restrictions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government-wide Department and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement. 1. LOBBYING u lic (Federal iotate,, OF local) tra action or cantract under @ eee ee Bees seeks LE! SUR se $ requi e 31 of the U.S. Code, an : ' RR GaAs OODOD SCLC C SREP gs ha fbi, adi We Par Se aS applicant Cenifies that . : ‘ : Are not presently indicted for or atherwise. criminal =a wt E) on usta CPE Unde areas arn ESS EME, atte aoe UP alae Couey oe eK (e) goprnetng {9 influence an Officer or e ae ee ay gery of this certification: and a Member o ngress, an officer or employee of Congress, an employee of a-Memb t of Congress in ‘connection “with the making | ederal grant, the entering into of any fe eve not fainin a thre - ear period Aregecina his appliqatio SagiiOle Pe vaprlcanlisanatle . cen to, anf th b) If any funds other than Federal.a propriated funds hav ibeqn explanation to this application. Flees arte Grass Sf Saat Sa ress, a cer or em oVee 9 onare ofan employée o 4 Sec ageets, erie Rate TEFERAIOTES, Ree RRNBERSEMSMB ME ovate sub it Mfandar Form me 4 Disclosure oF obbying Ivities,” In accordance with its instructions. AS requi db e -Free_Wi lace of 1988, and PS LAN BER EP Toe PE E foe 49 ag. 38 ff ae, Bet elgied in Ip Award docinise Ra aR BF this cer. The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provi i provide a oops ain Giese Od a BSCR Sy vet age ul PRPRRMBELERY recipients s Ace ity and disclose accordmely. (a) Publishing , a, statement _ notifying employees that the fa FRECHE RATTERSION. AND OTHER SABE TOP ELON os, SUPT ENR Wl Be lke Spee As. required. by, Executive | Orger 1549, .Pebarment_ and (Horas PUSHING. 29, 9n;Going drug-free awareness program to a erst e and implemented 3t 28 or Bn Cas FERNS egiig RB Bait SectGR e7 BY (1) The dangers of drugs abuse in the workplace: (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: j a (2). Any, available rug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee (a) Are pot presently debarred, suspended, proposed fpr, debar- t programs, ‘an beneiits Ey a State or tedersi cou tr vslutanty wn len Goer nefits by a or ra OF vi e bei covered lansactions by any Hederal depa ment or agency; SEUSS BPABHS at May PRN ROReG upon employees for: arug ; . ‘ : Ser Making it a requirement that each employee to. be engaged i fen ehey OY fase Wal Reeessprecedon is apelcion he peg aaa ePaper o8 Oven PoBBY OF RS ORRERN i { @ cr mel often wit r commission of tra a € in confection wi obtaining, attempting {0 obtain: or pe a d) Notify q the ait lovee. in the statement had by sragraph (a) fn it, aS a Condition of employmen underthe grant, OJP FORM 4061/6 (3-91) REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061 /2, 4062/3 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE. CCOOIVPDI5 (1) Abide by the terms of the statement: and Pico Sry le ae Sho ben eoutan 8 We ca rsucn con Se Rs to et a) era days ater Ise rece noti el igh tl vi rovi hace vi se inc Gots ee ae fake ng one, of the. followi action within 3 lendar * 5 GP ysteeeting atc under os convi ibpararap aph (ay 5F wath Jeking a sonnel ac i ag sh eine ples ups ce age nel ny i OP 3' Beste _ the Requiring s such em partici ate satisfactorily in a dru Se OES Ube Lene amas Br other ec by @ Fedora saeney akin ood faith effort to continue to maintain a drug- free Weikolacs through implementation of paragraphs (a), 43 “8. (d), ©). Prise aston ier in. me on aon ne Sih Sonne piew fi . Re EAS of Performance (Street address, city, country, state, zip Check [~ a State 67, “sleet Poh ee one osha vi of i each nies iennete eosin oe Chae may e patty nent ifthere are workplace on file that are not identified Check [~ (GRANTEES WRB SA Nbviuacs) GEORe Nod GL aEGt Peles WPT hay Be GRA a a te a at ho cas if the_State has elected to complete OJP Form 4061/7. cee ‘Subst ance in 'condl fhe gran B. If convin of a criminal dru a nse resulting fro Golaon Soeur during the condu Or eale ide activity, Pw report the conv endar day s of the ustice Programs. Cont trol sk, 633 Indiana Kena | .W., Washington} aviction, to: Bepariment o 4 gait 9. Ad No As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, | hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications. 1. Grantee Name and Address: U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT (USVI) 8172 SUB BASE, SUITE #3, FAWELEY ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802 2. Application Number and/or Project Name 3. Grantee IRS/Vendor Number HIDTA TASK FORCE AGREEMENT / CARIBBEAN DIVISION & USVI 4. Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative RODNEY QUERRARD, COMMISSIONER 5. Signature co sie / Gcoo1ve DIS