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RESOLUTION NO.
2006-352
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY 0
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FIFT
AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH TH
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE (SANCATT).
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Section 1. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorize th
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Mayor or his designee to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement between the City 0
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San Bernardino Police Department and San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Forc
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(SANCATT).
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Section 2. The authorization to execute the above referenced amendment is rescinded if
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-352
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY 0
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FIFT
AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH TH
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE (SANCATT).
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I HERBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
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Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a joint regular
meeting thereof, held
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6 Council Members:
7 ESTRADA
8 BAXTER
9 VACANT
10 DERRY
11 KELLEY
12 JOHNSON
13 MCCAMMACK
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October
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The forgoing resolution is hereby approved this ~ day of October ,2006.
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FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THE
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE
Whereas, on April 6, 2006, the Fifth Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for
the San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force was revised to reflect the following:
. Addition of one detective position from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's
Department and removal of the Rialto Police Department as a participating
member.
. Establish a maximum overtime bank of 100 annual hours per employee to be
reimbursed by the Task Force.
. The signature block for Executive Committee Members was revised to reflect
current members.
Revise Section III, TASK FORCE ORGANIZATION
Remove Rialto Police Department.
A. Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall be comprised of five members of the San
Bernardino County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association and the San
Bernardino County District Attorney's Office, or their designees. The Executive
Committee will consist of the Sheriff of San Bernardino County, the Inland Division
CHP Commander, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Chief of
Investigations, and the Police Chiefs of Fontana and San Bernardino. The
Department of Insurance representative will sit on the committee as a non-voting
member.
E. Investigators
Remove Rialto Police Department Investigator and add a second San
Bernardino County Sheriff's Department detective.
The Task Force shall be staffed by qualified investigators recommended for
assignment by the participating agencies. The Task Force will be composed of
personnel from the following agencies:
. California Highway Patrol (CHP) - 1 Lieutenant; 2 Investigators
. San Bemardino Police Department - 1 Sergeant; 2 Investigators
. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - 2 Detectives
. Fontana Police Department - 1 Investigator
. National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) - 1 Special Agent
. Department of Insurance (001) - 1 Investigator
. San Bernardino County District Attorney - 1 Investigator
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Assignment to the Task Force will be for a minimum of two years. Due to the critical
natlml of the position, personnel recommended to the Task Force will be subject to
se\ettion interviews by the Task Force Coordinator and Supervisor. Consideration
for placement on the Task Force is given based on past job performance,
investigative experience, and the ability to work with others in a close, team
relationship.
Members assigned to the Task Force whose salaries are reimbursed by the Task
Force fund shall be on full time assignment to the Task Force. Administrative
processing costs to determine payroll by participating agencies will not be
reimbursed.
Revise Section IV, FISCAL PROCEDURES
Establish a maximum overtime bank of 100 annual hours per employee to be
reimbursed by the Task Force.
E. Overtime
An overtime bank will be established based upon the actual employer cost of 100
annual hours per employee. Reimbursement will be at the rate of 25 hours on a
quarterly basis, at the established rate for each employee.
The Task Force Supervisor with oversight of the Coordinator will control the
overtime use. Controls and accountability will be in place, and all overtime use will
require pre-approval and justification.
If operational necessity should exceed the 1 DO-hour bank, each participating agency
agrees to absorb the costs for their respective employee.
Revise Section XIV, SIGNATURES
XIV. SIGNATURES
The undersigned state that they represent and have the authority to execute this
Agreement on behalf of their respective agencies and, in signing this agreement,
concur with and support the San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force as set
forth in this Agreement and for the period and purposes as stated herein.
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April 6, 2006
Gary Pe d
Sheriff, County of San Bernardino
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Michael Billdt
Chief of Police, City of San Bernardino
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David Goldberg
Chief Investigator, Dep
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Insurance
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Mic ael Ramos
District Attorney
San ernardino Coun
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Michael Smit
Chief of Investigations
San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE
December 1,1995
CONFIDENTIAL
I. OVERVIEW
Vehicle theft has become the most costly of all property crimes, and
is an American epidemic. It impacts over four million Americans
each year at a cost exceeding :ti10 billion. This represents almost half
(48%) of the dollar loss of all cnmes combined. California led the
nation in 1994 with approximately 300LOOO vehicle theftlk 40,000 of
which were never recovered. During tnis same year in "an
Bernardino County, a total of 20,31 f vehicles were stolen at a cost to
the citizens of almost $122 million. While vehicle thefts decreased
statewide in 1994 by 4.4%, in San Bernardino County during the
same time period ttiey increased by 10.1 %. In an effort to combat
this growing crime p'roblem, and to address mounting public concern,
the California Legislature passed into law Senate Bilr2139 Nehicle
Code Section 9250.14). As stated this bill authorizes the County
Board of Supervisors to impose a $1 fee on all vehicles registered in
the County at the time of r~istration renewal, to enhance the
capacity 01 local police and prosecutors to deter, investigate, and
prosecute vehicle theft crimes.
In May of 1995 the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
adopted a resolution pursuant to Vehicle Gode Section 9250.14
specifically to fund a multi-jurisdictional vehicle theft task force. The
resolution was adopted unanimously and results in an additional
$1.00 fee to be charged on each San Bernardino County new and
renewal vehicle registration. The fee increase is scheduled to begin
effective October f, 1995 and will be continuously appropriated,
without regard to fiscal years.
II. MISSION STATEMENT
To reduce the incidence of vehicle theft/car-jacking~ and increase the
apprehension of the professional vehicle thief, the-San Bernardino
County Auto Theft Task Force will accomplish the following:
1. Interface with the California Highway. Patrol Investigative
Services Unit (Vehicle Theft)! DMV, DQpt of Insurance ~Ol),
DOJ, FBI and all a encies Within San Bernardino Coun for
the sharing of intelWgence information related to vehicle heft.
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Increase the number of arrests of vehicle theft and car jacking
suspects, particularly the professional thieves participating in
the ~urgical stripping, renumbering for resale, exportation, and
car JacKing.
Identify locations that are used in connection with vehicle theft
offElflses and take appropriate enforcement action. These
locations may include legitimate business locations (e.g.,
reJ;lair/body snops and dfsmantlers) used for illegal activities
and the sifes of "chop shop operations."
Identify local trends and patterns of vehicle theft and car-
jacking activity to be targeted by task force investigators.
Increase the recovery rate of stolen vehicles and reduce the
number of car-jacking incidents in San Bernardino County.
Provide centralized repository for vehicle theft expertise,
support, coordination, and information data base.
In cooperation with the San Bernardino County District Attorney
increase the number of felony p'rosecutions for vehicle theft ana
car-jacking suspects, ~rticurarly the professional thieves
partlcipqting in the sl!rgi~al stripping, renumbering for resale,
exportation, and car-Jacking.
Conduct business inspections pursuant to section 2805 of the
California Vehicle Code, for the purpose of investigating the
title and registration of vehicles to establish the rightful
ownership or possession of the vehicle or identifiable vehicle
component part.
Provide a forum for public awareness relating to vehicle theft
prevention and trends throughout San Bernardino County. This
will be accomplished througFl coordination with the local media
to publicize the vehicle theft problem and task force activities,
thereby encouraging public participation while discouraging
potential vehicle lhieves.
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III. TASK FORCE ORGANIZATION
A. Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall be comprised of six members of the
San Bernardino CounW Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association or
their designees^~nd tlie San Bernardino County District Attorney.
The Executive vommittee will consist of the Sheriff of San
Bernardino County, the Inland Division CHP Commander, the San
Bernardino CountY District Attorney's Chief of Investigations..... and the
Police Chiefs of Fontana Rialto, and San Bernardino. The uOI
representative will sit on the committee as a non~voting member.
Members of the Executive Committee will meet semi-annually, or as
necessary, to review task force operations and to provide direction,
guidance, and input. The Director and Chairperson of the Executive
Committee will be selected on an annual baSIS by the voting
members of the Executive Committee. Committee business will be
conducted by majority vote, provided a quorum of the committee is
present and voting. A quorum is defined as a minimum of four voting
members.
B. Task Force Coordinator
The Task Force Coordinator's position will be staffed full time by a
lieutenant provided by the California Highway Patrol. The
Coordinator will be responsible for management resP.Qnsibilities of
the task force and will be directly accounfable to the Executive
Committee for task force operations. Salaries and benefits will be
paid by. the California Highway Patrol and will not be reimbursed from
the task force fund.
C. Supervisor
The Task Force Supervisor's position will be staffed Qy a sergeant
provided by the San Bernardino Police Department. This sergeant
will be selected by the Task Force Coordinator with in~ut from the
Police Department and concurrence of the Executive Committee. The
sergeant will supervise all subordinate members of the task force and
provide necessary input for performance evaluations to the Rarent
agency. Salary and benefits associated with this position Will be
reimbursed from the task force fund to the parent agency. The
reimbursement percentage will be determined by the Executive
Committee.
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D. Prosecution Staff
The District Attorney's Office has established a vehicle theft
prosecution team funded through money collected pursuant to CVC
9250.14. This team will work directly with the task force to p'rovide
legal review and will file cases warranting a criminal complaint. All
vellicle theft task force cases will be vertically prosecuted. If
warranted, fe.deral prosecution will be pursued by the appropriate
attorney's office.
E. Investigators
The task force shall be staffed by gualified investigators
recommended for assignment by tfle participating agencies. The
task fqrce will be composed of personnel from the fOllowing
agencies:
o California Highway Patrol (CHP) - 1 Lieutenant, 2 Investigators
o San Bernardino Police Department -1 Sergeant, 2 Investigators
o San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - 1 Investigator
o Rialto Police Department - 1 Investigator
o Fontana Police Department - 1 Investigator
o National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) - 1 Investigator
o Department of Insurance - 1 Investigator
o San Bernardino County District Attorney - 1 Investigator
Assignment to the task force will be for a minimum of two years. Due
to the critical nature of the position, personnel recommended to the
task force will be subject to selection interviews by the Task Force
Coordinator and Supervisor. Consideration for placement on the
task force is given cased on past job performance, investigative
experience, and the ability to worK with others in a close, team
rerationship.
Personnel not meeting accep.table standards of performance or
refusing to comply with task force pOlicies and procedures may be
removea from the task force and transferred back to his/her
department. If the Task Force Coordinator has cause to replace a
member, he/she shall discuss the issue with the Rarent agency. If
the parent agency does not concur with the decision of the Task
Force Coordinator to remove and replace the task force member, the
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issue shall be forwarded to the Executive Committee for final
resolution. It is agreed, however, that the resolution of operational
problems at the lowest level is in the best interest of the task force.
Salaries and benefits associated with these investigators will be
reimbursed from the task force fund to the partici~ling a~ncies.
The reimbursement percentage will be determined by. fhe-Executive
Committee. Any participation by the CHP, 001 FBI District
Attorney's Office and NICB in ttie task force will not be reimbursable
through the task force funds.
F. Administrative Support Staff
One Transcribing Typist II and one Fiscal Clerk II will be Rrovided by
the Sheriff's Department and assigned to the task force. These
positions will support field and staff operations, and will provide
clerical liaison to lhe parent agencies. The salary for Fiscal Clerk II
pOSition will be fully. reimbursea from the task force fund. The salary
for the Transcriber Typist II will be fully reimbursed from the District
Attorney's Office through money collected pursuant to CVC 9250.14.
G. National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) Investigator
One full time NICB Investigator will be assigned to the task force as a
coordinator between the task force and NICB. All salary, benefits,
overtime, per diem, and business expenses for this team member will
be paid by NICB and not reimbursed by the task force fund.
H. Department of Insurance
One full time 001 Investigator will be assigned to the task force as an
investigator. All salary, oenefits, overtime, per diem, business
expenses, and vehicle expenses for this team member will be paid by
the 001 and not reimbursed by the task force fund. A vehicle will
also be provided by the 001.
I. California Highway Patrol
Two full time vehicle theft investigators will be provided by the
California Highway Patrol. Withlhe exception of travel, per diem
and overtime expense, all salal}l and benefits for these team
members will be paid by the CHP and will not be reimbursed from
task force funds.
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J. San Bernardino County _District Attorney's Office
One full time District Attorney's Investigator will be assigned to the
task force as an investigator. All salary, benefits, overtime, per diem,
business expenses~ ana vehicle ex~nses for this team member will
be paid by the Distnct ~ttorn.ey's Office anQ not reimbu~ed. by the
task force fund. A vehicle will also be proVIded by the Dlstnct
Attorney's Office.
K. Participating Agency
For the pUrPoses of this memorandum of understanding, a
"Participating Agency" is defined as any' law enforcement agency
which lias an employee assigned specIfically to this task force,
regardless of the status of reimbursement from allocated funds.
IV. FISCAL PROCEDURE
A. Task Force Fund
Each quarterly Rayment received from the State Controllers Office
shall be set asiae by the task force accountant into a single account
to pay salaries and operating expenses. Such e~nditures shall be
itemized and be part of the ffscal bud~et which has been approved
by a majority of the Executive Committee. Any funds not eXP.6nded
shall be kept in reserve in the event future expenses exceea
anticipated revenues.
B. Salaries and Benefits
The Task Force Coordinator, personnel from the National Insurance
Crime Bureau, Department of Insurance, the California Highway.
Patrol, and the California Department of Motor Vehicles will not be
reimbursed by the task force fund for salary and benefits. The salarY
and benefits of all remaining task force members will be reimbursed
to the participating departments by the task force fund. The
percentage at which participating agencies are reimbursed for
Qersonnel salaries and benefits will De determined by the Executive
Committee. Approved overtime, per diem and business related
expenses will be fully reimbursed for all task force personnel
(excluding Department of Insurance Investigator and the San
Bernardino County District Attomey's Investigator) by the task force
fund. Those personnel assigned to the task force on a reimbursable
basis will be paid through the payroll section of their parent agency.
Reimbursement will then be provided to the parent agenqy by the
task force fund. It shall be tlie responsibility of the Task Force
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Coordinator to institute a system of checks and balances whereby
the hours of each participant will be authorized and audited for
accuracy. This information will be reported to the agencies'
~ppropnate time keQPer, with a copy submitted to tlie San
Bernardino County Sheriff's Department accountant. The Task
Force Coordinator will also retain a copy of this record.
Members assigned to the task force whose salaries are reimbursed
by the task force fund shall be on full time assignment to the task
force. Administrative processing costs to determine payroll by
participating agencies will not be reimbursed.
C. Participant Claims for Reimbursement
Participating agencies shall request reimbursement for task force
members' regular salaries/_benefits, overtime\ business expenses
and per diem from the taSK force fund and wih be reimbursed after
DMV fees for that quarter have been deposited. Reimbursement will
only be made basea on actual hours of prQ9ram participation.
Reimbursement claims by task force memoers for reimbursable
travel, p'er diem, lodging, materials, or services shall be approved by
the Task Force Coordinator and submitted on an approved claim
form to the members' parent agency. Requests for reimbursement
from the_parent a.gency shall be suomitted to the San Bernardino
County Sheriff's Department no later than the 15th day of the month
following the end ofthe Quarter the particip.ant worked. It will be the
responsibility of the task force accountant to develop a format for
claiming expenses with appropriate back-up detail information and to
p'rovide a sample of the document to the parent agency. This
aocument will then be used by each participating agency for claiming
any expenses incurred as a result of particlp'ation in the task force.
payr:nent of the claim will be processed witliin 30 days of receipt of
inVOice.
In the unlikely event that revenues fall short of what is required for
reimbursement, reimbursement shall be made on a p'rorate share
basis. In no event will general revenues of the County be used to
offset any such shortage.
D. Right to Audit
Each_party to this Agreement shall make available to the County of
San Bernardino, at all reasonable times, its payroll and other records
relating to this agreement. The County or independent auditor may
audit such recoros and if the County determines that ineligible costs
have been reimbursed the agency shall immediately repay the
amount determined to be ineligible. If not repaid within 30 days, the
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County may hold the amount determined to be ineligible from future
reimbursements. The parties shall maintain the original copies of the
required records for a period of three years after the date the
expense IS reImbursed.
Task Force funds shall be audited at the direction of the Executive
Committee. This audit will normally be conducted by a private firm.
The cost of the audit will be paid from the task force fund.
E. Overtime
The Executive committee will approve a "not to exceed" monthly
allocation of overtime to be utilized by the task force as necessary.
Monthly amounts exceeding this allocation will require the
submission of written justification by the Task Force Coordinator for
approval to the Executive Committee.
F. Indirect Costs
The County of San Bernardino, through the Sheriff's Department,
receives and is the Financial Adminisfrator for all source funds for the
San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force. As such, a
significant amount of management time will be r~uired for the
administration of the funds. Costs associated witli the administration
of these funds will be reimbursed to the San Bernardino County
Sheriff's Department. Requests for reimbursement of
adminilStrative costs will be subject to approval by the Executive
Committee.
G. Confidential Fund
A Confidential Fund shall be established for use by the San
Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force. These funds shall only be
used as necessary in the performance of duties relating to task force
activities. Such usage will be limited to special and extraordinary
expenses incurred dUring the investigation of vehicle thefts.
Authorization to use these funds will be determined by the Task
Force Coordinator and will conform to standards and policies
established for the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. The
Confidential Fund will be funded from task force revenues and will
normally not exceed a balance of $5,000. Any increase in the
Confidential Fund balance will be approved by the Executive
Committee.
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V. LIABILITY
Each Qarticipating agency in the San Bernardino County Auto Theft
Task Force shalll1ave fun financial resPQnsibility for their respective
investigators while assigned to the task force, including industrial
injury Claims, vehicle accidents, and third ~rty claims lor monetary
damages arising from vehicle accidents and olher alleged torts.
Additionally, the agency shall also be responsible for any and all
workers' com~nsation claims of their respective investi~tor if
he/she should become injured in the course and scope of hislher
duties while assigned to the task force. San Bernardino County, its
officers, agents, and employees shall not be deemed to have
assumed any liability for the negligence of participating agencies or
any of its offIcers or employees; and partiCipating agencies shall hold
the County, its officers and employees harmless from any and all
claims ana damages resulting therefrom. Participating agencies and
the County shall nold each other harmless from the Iiaoillty for
negligent acts or omissions of the other.
Each party to this Agreement agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the other parties to thiS Agreement in regard to any liability
imposed on the agreeing parties due to the negligent acts or
omissions of anotner party's assigned employee(s).
VI. OPERATION LOCATION
Appropriate space will be provided to house task force members and
related equipment by the San Bernardino Police Department at no
cost to the Task Force. The Task Force main office is located at 710
N. D Street San Bernardino, CA 92401. A satellite office has been
established in the high desert and is located at the Adelanto Police
Station. (Revised Og/06)
VII. EQUIPMENT
The Task Force Coordinator will be accountable for equipment
assigned to the task force and will utilize approved San Bernardino
County procedures for procuring, accounting and safeguarding fixed
assets.
A. Vehicles
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has agreed to provide
vehicles at no cost for use by task force investigators. In the event
the task force is unable to provide a vehicle to the assigned member
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through .task force resources, participating agencies agree to provide
thiS eqUipment.
Maintenance and fuel costs of vehicles assigned to the task force will
be paid by the task force fund. Fuel and maintenance costs provided
I:2Y participatinp agencies will be reimbursed by the task force fund.
Certification 0 fuel amounts and costs will be required. These
reimbursements will be paid from invoices submitted to the Sheriff's
Department.. Such claims will be approved for payment by the Task
Force Coordinator.
B. Communications Equipment
Hand-held radios and pagers will be purchased in cooperation with
the Sheriff's Automotive Section and paid for by the task force fund.
The Coordinator, supervisor, and each investigator will be provided
with a radio, cellular telephone, and pager. Procedures will be
developed to ensure proper use and accountability of this equipment.
C. Other Equipment
Other equipment including in-house covert equipment, office
equipment, computers, hand tools\ cameras, video cameras, and the
Iik~ will be purchased or leased With monies from the task force fund
ana provided for use by task force investigators.
Situations requiring air support, unigue vehicles, or other unique
items will require cooperative scheduling and assistance from the
member departments.
D. Disbursement of Task Force Assets
At the conclusion of the funding authorized by evc 9250.14, all fixed
assets of this task force will be distributed to the participating
agencies by the Executive Committee. As required by law, any
unused funds will be returned to the State Controllers office.
VIII. UNDERCOVER DOCUMENTS
The use of covert identities to support or enhance undercover
operations is essential. This will require that investigators p'ossess
undercover California driver's licenses and other sources of
identification. The procurement utilization, and control of these
documents will rest with the participating agency. Investigators will
be ~xpected to bring covert documents witfi them at time of
assignment.
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IX. ASSET FORFEITURE SHARING
Task force operations which result in the po.tential for either State or
Federal asset seizures shall be brought to the attention of the Task
Force Coordinator for a decision as to whether or not an application
for asset forfeiture sharing will be made pursuant to appropriate State
or Federal law. Allocation of any forfeiteCI funds will be determined
by the Executive Committee.
X. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
All task force members shall abide by the Standard Operating
Procedures Manual (SOP) which shall be pre.oared by the Task
Force Coordinator with the assistance of the Task Force Supervisor.
The completed SOP will be sublect to the review and approval of the
Executive Committee. The SOP shall sp.ecifY. p'olicies and
proc~<;lures for task force operations ana shall include the following
specific Items:
A.
In any case where the policies or procedures of the task force
conflict with those of the member's parent agency, the member
shall abide by the policies of his or her own agency. Conflicts
not resolved by the supervisor will be referreato tfie Task
Force Coordinator for resolution.
The investigation of officer involved shootings shall be
conducted fly the law enforcement agency naving lurisdiction
over the area of occurrence. Vehicle aCCidents win also be
handled by the agency having jurisdiction at the location at
which the accident occurs. Nothing precludes further
investigation or concurrent investigation by the officer's parent
agency. Additionally, the Task Force Coordinator will ensure
ttiat the parent agency of the involved officer has been notified.
Injured personnel will be taken to the most immediate and
competent medical facilities available. The officer's parent
agency will be immediately notified of any injury to ttieir
personnel.
C. Task force member evaluations and investigations of citizens'
complaints or internal investigations shall be. handled jointly
between the assigned Task Force Supervisor and the parent
agency when tasK force assignment is an issue. Disciplinary
actions against investigators will be approved solely by the
B.
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parent agenQY. Internal discipline problems will be addressed
by the Task Force Supervisor and documented when
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necessary. Continued failure to abide by task force policies
and procedures may result in the removal of an investigator
from the task force. R~uests for removal will be maae upon
the recommendation of tlie Task Force Coordinator with
concurrence of the Executive Committee. Parent aQ,encies will
provide the name, rank, and telephone number of a liaison
supervisor" that will assist the Task Force Coordinator and
Supervisor with inquiries of mutual concern.
The release of media information regardingJask force
QPerations will be coordinated through the Task Force
Coordinator. The Task Force Coordinator will apprise the
Chairman of the Executive Committee of all inciaents which
may result in Significant media interest. The Executive
Committee will aetermine what course of acfion will be taken in
releasing significant event information.
XI. REPORTING
A. The Task Force Coordinator will be responsible for
implementing a reporting system which tracks team activities,
statistics, anCl accompliShments of task force operations. ThiS
reporting system will serve as the basis for quarterly reports to
the Executive Committee as well as to ensure an accountability
of personnel and equipment resources.
B. The Task Force Coordinator will submit an operational report to
the Executive Committee on a quarterly basis within 20 days
following the end of each calendar quarter.
C. An annual report will be provided to the County Board of
Supervisors, with copies to each participating agency.
XII. AMENDMENTS TO THE MOU
The Executive Committee may amend any portion of the MOU, in
writing only, by way of the voting procedure established in Section
iliA above for the conduct of committee business.
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XIII. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This agreement shall commence on January 1, 1996 and, pursuant
to cve 9250.14, shall remain in effect until the termination of task
force funding on January 1, 2000, unless a later enacted statute
deletes or eXtends that aate. Participating agencies may elect to
terminate the agreement prior to its aesignated termination date.
Any agency desiring to terminate its partlQipation in this agreement
shall indicate such Intent in writing to the Executive Committee. The
termination shall be deemed to taKe effect not less than 30 days after
receipt of the written communication or upon a date established by
mutual agreement. On August 25, 1999 Governor Gray Davis
signed Assembly Bill 183 into law. This bill extended the sunset
clause found in vehicle code section 9250.14, thereby, providing
funding for county vehicle theft task forces to remain In effect through
January 1, 2005. In 2005, another extension was subsequently
granted extending funding through January1 , 2010. (ReVised 9"/06)
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XIV. SIGNATURES
The undersigned state that they represent and have the authority to
execute this Agreement on betialf of their respective agencies and, in
signing this a~reement/_ concur with and support the San Bernardino
County Auto Theft TasK Force as set forth In this Agreement and for
the period and purposes as stated herein.
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County of San Bernardino
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Michael Billdt, Chief of Pol'
City of San Bernardino
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Michael Ramos, istrict Attorney
San Bernardino Coun istrict Attorney's Office
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Michael mith, Chief of Investigations
San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office
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David Goldberg, Chief Inves Ig or
Department of Insurance
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE
September 5, 2006
Executive Committee Members
San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force
710 N. D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Dear Executive Committee Members:
Attached is the Fifth Amendment to the San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU has been updated to reflect current
participating agencies, a change in fiscal procedures relative to overtime, and an updated
signature block. All amendments to the MOU were ratified by the Executive Committee at the
April 6, 2006, committee meeting and/or through written correspondence.
Please sign both the original MOU, as well as the Fifth Amendment to the MOU, as there are
two separate signature blocks.
Please contact me if you have any questions, and thank you for your continued support of
SANCATT operations.
Sincerely,
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Todd 1. Sturges, Lieutenant
Task Force Coordinator
San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force
710 NORTH D. STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401 909.388-4898 FAX 909.388-4895