Trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs in the Lubbock area has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of Lubbock citizens. Participation with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as part of this Task Force, is an essential resource to combat the problem. The Lubbock Police Department (LPD) participation in a Task Force with the U.S. DEA Lubbock Resident Office will include the following activities and duties:
• Immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations;
• Gathering and reporting intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs; and
• Conducting undercover operations where appropriate, as well as engaging in other traditional methods of investigation, in order for the Task Force activities to result in effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of Texas.
ADDENDUM: The LPD agreed to detail 2 experienced officers to the Task Force (Lubbock) and now agrees to increase the number of officers to 3 experienced officers for a period of not less than 2 years. These officers will be under direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the Task Force. DEA will assign 5 Special Agents to the Task Force, and the DEA will provide necessary funds and equipment to support the activities of the DEA Special Agents and 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 Department of Justice (DOJ) will receive a minimum of 20% of awarded assets, as result of Task Force Investigations. Up to 80% of the remainder is subject to equitable sharing among the participating agencies, based on the number of officers assigned to the DEA Task Force Group (Lubbock), at the time of the seizure. Upon approval, the term of the agreement runs until September 30, 2026. |