Resolution No. 8803
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RESOLUTION NO. 8803
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TASKFORCE
FOR REGIONAL AUTOTHEFT PREVENTION
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7 WHEREAS, in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section
8 9250.14, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted a
9 resolution to impose an additional one dollar vehicle registration fee
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11 WHEREAS, the revenue generated by said fee is designated for
12 use in the deterrence, ihvestigation, and prosecution of vehicle theft
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14 WHEREAS, under the direction of the Sheriff's Department of
15 County of Los Angeles, a multi-agency task force program has been
16 created entitled the "Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention"
17 ("TRAP"), for the purpose of promoting a coordinated effort and
18 encouraging maximum cooperation between all law enforcement and
19 prosecutorial agencies in Los Angeles County to deter and reduce the
20 incidents of vehicle theft, to increase the recovery rate of stolen
21 vehicles, to identify trends and patterns in vehicle theft, to provide
22 training and expertise to participating agencies countywide, and to
23 coordinate a deterrence program in conjunction with the private sector
24 to address the expanding vehicle theft program in Los Angeles County;
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26 WHEREAS, the general parameters regarding the operation of
27 the TRAP program have been memoriqlized in a Memorandum of
28 Understanding among various agencies; and
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1 WHEREAS, the City's participation in TRAP will enhance
2 police services, thereby benefiting the health and welfare of Vernon's
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4 WHEREAS, City staff have recommended that the City be a
5 participant in the TRAP program and that a Memorandum of Understanding
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7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
8 CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1:
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
10 finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
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SECTION 2:
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
13 approves the Memorandum of Understanding for the Taskforce for
14 Regional Autotheft Prevention program, in substantially the same form
15 as the copy which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by
16 reference.
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SECTION 3:
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
18 authorizes the Mayor to execute said MOU for, and on behalf of, the
19 City of Vernon and the Acting City Clerk is hereby authorized to
20 attest thereto.
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SECTION 4:
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
22 directs the Acting City Clerk, or his designee, to send four (4)
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executed Memorandum of Understandings to:
Captain Terence P. Judge, Project Director
Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention
9040 Telstar Avenue, Suite 115
El Monte, CA 91731-2831
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2 shall certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and
The Acting City Clerk of the City of Vernon
3 thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
4 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 2005.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, Acting City Clerk of the City of Vernon,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No.
8803, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at an
adjourned regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Tuesday,
July 12, 2005, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City
of Vernon.
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EXHIBIT
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
TASKFORCE FOR REGIONAL AUTOTHEFT
PREVENTION
TRAP
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
PART I
BACKGROUND, MISSION STATEMENT, AND
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
ARTICLE 1: TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED
On July 28, 1992 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors implemented by
Resolution, Vehicle Code Section 9250.14 (SB 2139) in Los Angeles County, to impose
an additional one dollar vehicle registration fee on vehicles registered in the County. The
revenue generated is designated for use in the deterrence, investigation, and prosecution
of vehicle theft in Los Angeles County. The Sheriff, as Regional Coordinator in this
effort, with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), in conjunction with the Countywide
Criminal Justice Coordination Committee (CCJCC) has developed a consolidated vehicle
theft curtailment program to integrate resources against vehicle theft.
On April 12, 2004, Assembly Bill 1663 was passed and signed into law. This bill
extends the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 9250.14 until January 1, 2010
The undersigned do hereby join together to form a consolidated task force for the purpose
of integrating investigative and prosecutorial resources to address the expanding vehicle
theft problem in Los Angeles County. This Agreement shall become effective when
signed and executed by the Regional Coordinator and the other respective participating
member agencies.
ARTICLE 2: PROGRAM NAME
The name ofthis Program shall be "Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention"
(TRAP).
ARTICLE 3: MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the "Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention" (TRAP) is to promote
a coordinated effort and encourage maximum cooperation between all law enforcement
and prosecutorial agencies in Los Angeles County to deter and reduce the incidents of
vehicle theft, to increase the recovery rate of stolen vehicles, to identifY trends and
patterns in vehicle theft, to provide training and expertise to participating agencies
countywide, and to coordinate a deterrence program in conjunction with the private
sector.
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3.1:
TRAP will target, investigate, and prosecute individuals involved in
vehicle theft, particularly those professional thieves who organize, direct,
finance, or otherwise engage in commercial vehicle theft for profit.
3.2:
TRAP will identify locations used in connection with vehicle theft
offenses, including legitimate "front" business locations (i.e., body shops
and auto dismantlers) which operate as commercial "chop shops", and take
appropriate action.
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TRAP will provide training and expertise for participating agencies
throughout Los Angeles County.
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TRAP will seek input and solicit cooperation from the private sector to
coordinate a public deterrence program.
ARTICLE 4: THE BOARD OF ADVISORS
In keeping with the multi-agency concept of this Program, the Countywide Criminal
Justice Coordination Committee, (CCJCC), through its Executive Steering Committee,
will act as the Board of Advisors for TRAP and will be responsible for advising the Los
Angeles County Sheriff on policy and overall strategy for the Program.
ARTICLE 5: THE REGIONAL COORDINATOR
The Sheriff shall administer the policy, procedures and affairs of TRAP, subject to the
recommendations ofthe CAO and the CCJCC, through its Executive Steering
Committee.
5.1:
The Sheriff shall direct the Project Director to purchase/lease equipment,
assets, office space, and resources to support the investigative,
prosecutorial, and deterrence functions ofthe Program.
5.2:
The Sheriff shall ensure that accurate books of account, showing in detail
all financial transactions relating to TRAP, including all costs, expenses or
charges paid, are maintained.
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All books and records shall be open to inspection at all times during
normal business hours by any authorized representative of participating
agencIes.
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The Sheriff shall direct the Project Director to cause the books of account
and other financial records to be audited annually.
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5.5: The Project Director shall prepare and submit to the Sheriff and the
CCJCC Executive Steering Committee in time for revision and adoption
by it, prior to July 1st of each fiscal year, the annual budget of TRAP for
the next succeeding fiscal year.
ARTICLE 6: THE PROJECT DIRECTOR
The Project Director will be selected by the Sheriff, after considering the
recommendations of the CCJCC Executive Steering Committee, and shall be of senior
law enforcement management rank that will provide a wide range of operational authority
to TRAP.
6.1: The Project Director is responsible for planning, staffing, directing,
organizing, coordinating, budgeting, auditing, and reporting all tasks,
functions, and resources of TRAP.
ARTICLE 7: AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The MOU may only be amended upon recommendation by the Sheriff, following
consultation with, and agreement by, the CCJCC Executive Steering Committee and the
CAO. All participants will be notified immediately of any proposed changes to this
MOU.
ARTICLE 8: PARTICIPANTS
TRAP will be comprised of law enforcement personnel from Los Angeles County
including Police Officers, Sheriffs Deputies, CHP Investigators, and Prosecutors and
may include, in a non-reimbursed capacity, agents from the FBI, the National Insurance
Crime Bureau, U.S. Customs, the Department of Motor Vehicles and/or other concerned
agencies, at the discretion ofthe Project Director.
ARTICLE 9: TERMINATION OF PARTICIPATION
Participation in TRAP by a participating agency shall continue until termination in the
manner hereafter provided.
9.1: Termination shall become effective 60-days following the giving of
written notice of termination of participation by the participating agency to
the Project Director. This 60 day period will provide for the timely
transfer of assignment and selection of replacement personnel.
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ARTICLE 10: DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS SEIZED
TRAP, when developing case investigations, shall use both civil and criminal forfeiture
statutes in the seizure of assets. State and federal asset seizure programs will be utilized
by TRAP. It is agreed that the assets seized by TRAP will be used to enhance future
TRAP operations. Individual seizures in excess of $1,000,000 shall be reviewed by the
CCJCC Executive Steering Committee for a recommendation to the Sheriff on
appropriate disbursement. In the event a decision is made to disburse any excess assets,
they shall be divided based on the following formula, developed by mutual consent:
10.1: It is agreed that 75% ofthe involved assets will be divided among the
participating member agencies.
10.la The formula for distribution will be 33% for LASD, 33% for LAPD, and
33% for other involved agencies, disbursed through the Los Angeles
County Police Chiefs' Association.
10.2: The remaining assets, (25%) shall be disbursed to the TRAP Program
Operating Fund upon approval by the CCJCC Executive Steering
Committee.
10.3: Disbursement will be calculated after administrative costs and federal and
state costs have been deducted.
ARTICLE 11: TERMINATION DATE
Funding for the Program expires on January 1, 2010, with an option for legislative
extension. The Program will dissolve on that date unless the California State Legislature
acts to continue the funding and the participants subsequently agree to continue
participation.
ARTICLE 12: DISPOSITION OF ASSETS UPON DISSOL VEMENT OF TRAP
Upon dissolvement of TRAP any assets acquired by TRAP during the period of operation
and still on hand shall be distributed to participating agencies, on the basis of appraised
value at the time of dissolution, based on the following formula:
12.1: Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, 33%.
12.2: Los Angeles Police Department, 33%.
12.3: Other Participating Agencies, 33%.
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12.4: Operation and maintenance ofthe Auto Theft Information Network
(ATIN), shall remain with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.
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PART II
OPERATIONAL STANDARDS, STRUCTURE, AND
PERSONNEL
ARTICLE 1: OPERATING STANDARDS
All matters governing operating standards and procedures will be accomplished within
Constitutional guidelines, insuring the rights of citizens, and considering the duty of law
enforcement to deter crime and detect, arrest, and prosecute individuals engaged in illicit
activity.
ARTICLE 2: STRUCTURE
TRAP will consist of three Groups, the Headquarters Group, the West Investigative
Group, and the East Investigative Group.
2.1:
The Headquarters Group shall be responsible for the administrative
operation of the TRAP program including the Auto Theft Information
Network (ATIN).
2.2:
The West Investigative Group shall be responsible for enforcement
activities within specifically defined areas in the western portion of Los
Angeles County. Boundaries shall be determined by the Project Director
and shall include all incorporated areas ofthe City of Los Angeles. The
West Investigative Group will consist of three investigative teams as
follows:
2.2a
2.2b
2.2c
Central Team
West Team
Harbor Team
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The East Investigative Group shall be responsible for enforcement
activities within specifically defined areas in the eastern portion of Los
Angeles County. Boundaries shall be determined by the Project Director
and shall include the area of the County north of the northern most
boundary of the City of Los Angeles. The East Investigative Group will
consist of three investigative teams as follows:
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2.3a
2.3b
2.3c
South Bay Team
San Gabriel Valley Team
Southeast Team
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Team Boundaries, which will be determined by the Project Director, shall
not restrict or prohibit the necessary case follow up, investigation, or
assistance by one team in any other team area.
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Groups and Teams will be established in phases based on the receipt of
necessary funding during the first year and at the direction ofthe Project
Director.
ARTICLE 3: SUPERVISION
Each Investigative Group will be managed by an Area Lieutenant. Each regional team
will be supervised by a supervisor of the rank of sergeant or supervisory detective.
3.1: The Area Lieutenants, one LASD and one LAPD, will be appointed by the
respective parent agency. Team Supervisors will be selected by Area
Lieutenants, in consultation with the Project Director, from candidates
submitted by the involved parent agencies. Selections may involve an
interview process and will in all cases be in full compliance with
prevailing parent agency procedures.
3.2: Area Lieutenants are responsible for the leadership and management of the
teams assigned to their respective Groups.
3.3: Team Supervisors are responsible for the supervision of personnel
assigned to their respective teams, the vehicle theft issues in their area of.
responsibility, and the tasks assigned to their teams.
3.4: Officers assigned to TRAP will work full time under the direct daily
supervision of Area Lieutenants and Team Supervisors. Area Lieutenants
and Team Supervisors will be under the supervision ofthe Project Director
and all members will follow the policies, procedures, and guidelines
enacted for the Program.
Should any of the aforementioned policies, procedures, or guidelines
conflict with the policy, procedures, guidelines, training or tactical
guidelines of a participating parent agency, the individual member will
immediately bring the conflict to the attention of a supervisor. The
individual member shall abide by the directives ofthe parent agency until
such conflict is resolved. The Project Director shall ensure that the
appropriate action to resolve the conflict is initiated without delay.
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ARTICLE 4: PERSONNEL SELECTION
Participating agencies shall nominate experienced investigators and qualified
investigative trainees for assignment to TRAP. All investigative positions shall be filled
by sworn personnel only. Final personnel selection decisions will be made by the Project
Director, in consultation with the concerned agency heads. Selection may involve an
interview process.
4.1:
Agency representation will be based on agreed upon funding levels.
4.2:
Based on the expertise required to conduct vehicle theft investigations, a
one year minimum assignment is strongly recommended for TRAP
personnel. Nothing in this agreement prevents an individual from
returning to the parent agency for any reason based on agreed upon
procedures.
4.2a
Personnel may be terminated from the Program and returned to their
respective parent agencies for failure to adhere to Program policies and
procedures, at the discretion of the Project Director, in consultation with
concerned agency heads.
4.2b
Personnel suffering injury or illness resulting in extended absence or light
duty status may be evaluated and returned to the parent agency at the
discretion of the Project Director, in consultation with concerned agency
heads.
ARTICLE 5: PROSECUTORIALSUPPORT
At the inception of TRAP a Deputy District Attorney will be assigned to advise, assist,
and coordinate prosecutorial activity.
These positions will be fully reimbursed by the Program. TRAP officers will continue to
have access to respective Branch Offices for prosecutorial support, at no additional cost
to the Program. During subsequent years of operation, prosecutorial participation will be
evaluated and modified, if appropriate, based on work load and budget considerations.
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ARTICLE 6: CASE PRIORITIZATION
Case priorities will be detennined by, but not limited to, the sophistication of the
enterprise, community impact, personnel and/or equipment availability, and workable
investigative leads.
6.1: It shall be the policy ofthe Program to respond to requests for case
development assistance from member agencies whose situation demands
expertise or resources beyond their existing limitations, based on the
availability and priorities of TRAP. If TRAP assistance is provided and
TRAP becomes extensively involved in an ongoing investigation, TRAP
may elect, by mutual agreement, to become the primary investigative unit
on the case.
6.2: Proactive enforcement will be the primary activity of TRAP Teams and
will include suspect and location identification, investigation, report
preparation, and suspect arrest and prosecution. All manner of vehicle
theft will be targeted but emphasis will be placed on professional,
commercial auto theft operations.
ARTICLE 7: AUTO THEFT INFORMATION NETWORK (ATIN)
TRAP will develop a computerized, centralized, one stop vehicle theft incident and
criminal history infonnation center with crime analysis capability for use by law
enforcement agencies.
ARTICLE 8: CRIME PREVENTION
TRAP will coordinate a vehicle theft prevention program utilizing private sector support,
community groups, and the media to infonn and educate the citizens of Los Angeles
County regarding the vehicle theft problem. The intent ofthis program will be to enhance
public awareness and encourage community participation to deter vehicle theft.
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PART III
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES
ARTICLE 1: POLICY
All members of TRAP will be expected to conform to their parent agency's policies,
procedures, and tactical guidelines as well as any additional policies and procedures set
forth by TRAP.
ARTICLE 2: REPORTING FORMAT
Investigative reports will be completed in a timely manner and will describe activities
fully, exactly and plainly. Copies of all case reports will be kept in the respective Team
office under an in-house file number until completion ofthe case, at which time reports
will be maintained in a centralized records retention file, managed by TRAP, pursuant to
standardized document destruction procedures. Original copies of case reports will be
forwarded to the involved parent law enforcement agency for required distribution and
record keeping. All appropriate information will be entered into the A TIN system.
2.1:
Report forms used to document case activities will be those employed by
the involved lead investigator's parent agency.
ARTICLE 3: RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Large scale investigations are sensitive. Protection of sources of information and
managing information about areas of criminal activity are absolutely essential.
Dissemination of information and reports will be done on a "need-to-know/right-to-
know" basis in compliance with existing state and federal laws. Questions about the
appropriateness of releasing case information will be referred to the Project Director, who
will coordinate the dissemination of information.
3.1: TRAP will cooperate with the news media to assist them in obtaining
information on matters of public interest. However, certain information
must remain confidential in order to protect the Constitutional rights of the
accused, to avoid interfering with a TRAP investigation, or because it is
legally privileged.
3.2: The Project Director is responsible for the dissemination or coordination
of press releases. All participating agencies will be notified, time
permitting, prior to any media releases. Notification will be made in all
cases prior to any formal press briefing.
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ARTICLE 4: ACTIVITY REPORT
Team Supervisors will prepare monthly activities reports detailing team activities for each
Area Lieutenant. These activities reports will be forwarded to the Project Director and
will serve as the basis for quarterly reports to the Sheriff and the CCJCC Executive
Steering Committee. The Project Director will submit a quarterly operational report
within 15 days of the close of a calendar quarter. Copies of the quarterly report will be
forwarded to all participating agencies.
ARTICLE 5: DOCUMENT SECURITY
All reports and records will be designated CONFIDENTIAL. This material will be
secured under lock and key when unattended. Access to files will be on a "need-to-
know/right-to-know" basis. Case files being actively worked will be kept under the direct
control of TRAP until the investigation is concluded. Cases with no workable leads, or
cases that have not been worked after one year will be handled pursuant to lawful
standardized document destruction procedures. At no time will official reports or
evidence be kept or stored anywhere but the designated offices of TRAP or the evidence
room or records section of the involved parent agency. The management of information
will always be done in strict accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
5.1:
Monthly Activities Reports and other such similar TRAP materials are
prepared specifically for the members ofthe CCJCC Executive Steering
Committee and shall be considered and marked CONFIDENTIAL.
ARTICLE 6: MULTI-AGENCY CONCERNS
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Citizen Complaints
Any complaint from an individual alleging misconduct by personnel of
TRAP will be directed to the appropriate Area Lieutenant for immediate
assignment and preliminary fact finding.
The Area Lieutenant will immediately notify the Project Director. The
Project Director will notify the concerned officer's parent agency and
provide them with all available information regarding the incident. Final
determination of investigative responsibility will be made following
discussion with the parent agency. Disciplinary action will be
recommended and approved solely by the concerned parent agency.
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Employee Evaluation
Area Lieutenants and Team Supervisors will assist appropriate parent
agency supervisors in completing fair and objective evaluations for rating
periods involving task force assignments. The parent agency evaluation
form will be used.
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On Duty Traffic Collisions
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Non Injury
If a TRAP officer is involved in a traffic collision while on duty NOT
resulting in injury or death, the Area Lieutenant shall make the following
notifications:
I. The Project Director
2. A supervisor from the involved officer's parent agency
3. A supervisor from the agency in whose jurisdiction the incident
occurred.
Appropriate reports will be completed in compliance with legal
requirements and parent agency policy.
6.3b Injury or Death
If a TRAP officer is involved in a traffic collision while on duty which
results in injury or death the Area Lieutenant shall make the following
notifications:
1. The Project Director who will immediately notify the Sheriff
and the Chairperson ofthe CCJCC Executive Steering
Committee.
2. A supervisor from the involved officer's parent agency.
3. A supervisor from the agency in whose jurisdiction the
incident occurred.
4. The California Highway Patrol.
Appropriate reports will be completed in compliance with legal
requirements and parent agency policy.
When a TRAP officer is injured on duty, the Area Lieutenant will notify
the Project Director. An involved parent agency supervisor will be
notified and procedures will be followed as required by the concerned
parent agency. In case of an emergency, the officer will receive immediate
medical attention in the most expedient manner. In order to assist the Area
Lieutenant in ensuring an officer's injury is treated without delay, every
officer assigned to TRAP will supply a supervisor with medical emergency
notification information that will be maintained at the respective team
office and TRAP Headquarters office.
Use of Force incidents will be reported as required by parent agency
guidelines.
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6.5a An officer involved shooting incident resulting in injury or death during
the performance of duty will require the immediate notification of the
following:
1. The Project Director, who will immediately notify the Sheriff
and the Chairperson of the CCJCC Executive Committee.
2. A supervisor from the involved officer's parent agency.
3. A supervisor from the agency in which the incident took place.
4. The LASD Homicide Bureau.
5. The LAPD Robbery Homicide Officer Involved Shooting
Team for LAPD involved cases.
6.5b Investigative and reporting responsibility will be determined following
consultation with involved agency representatives and will be in
compliance with all parent agency guidelines. Nothing in this agreement
precludes concurrent investigations by involved agencies. The District
Attorney's rollout team will be notified if the parent agency of the involved
officer requests it. If there is a conflict between parent agency policies
when multiple jurisdiction officers are involved, the District Attorney's
rollout team will be notified.
6.5c Any non hit shooting or accidental discharge shall immediately be reported
to the Area Lieutenant for preliminary investigation. The Area Lieutenant
will respond and notify the Project Director who will notify the supervisor
from the involved officer's parent agency.
Investigative and reporting responsibility will be determined following
consultation with the involved agency representatives and will be in
compliance with all parent agency guidelines.
6.6: Every officer assigned to TRAP will carry a firearm in accordance with
his/her department policies and procedures. Applicable parent agency
policies concerning the use of firearms shall apply. Any firearms carried
by TRAP officers must be approved by the concerned parent agency.
TRAP officers shall comply with their respective parent agency firearms
qualification requirements.
6.7: Each member agency shall be solely liable for any and all damages,
including attorney's fees, resulting from the acts or omissions of its own
employees, including those employee of or assigned to TRAP, and shall
indemnify and hold harmless each other member agency for said acts and
omISSIons.
6.8: Each agency is responsible for any worker compensation, sick, injured on
duty, or similar benefits incurred by or due its employees.
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ARTICLE 7: TRAINING
All required parent agency training shall be attended by assigned personnel. A Team
Supervisor shall be notified of scheduled training as soon as possible. TRAP will
schedule additional training consistent with TRAP's stated mission and goals.
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PART IV
FISCAL GUIDELINES
ARTICLE 1: SOURCE OF FUNDING
Revenue for TRAP is generated from the collection of an additional one dollar vehicle
registration fee from vehicles registered in Los Angeles County as authorized by Vehicle
Code Section 9250.14, (AB 183). There will be no personnel or equipment costs to
participating agencies. Revenue may not be used to fund existing budgeted programs or
personnel and participating agencies may not charge any indirect costs for administration
or implementation of this agreement.
ARTICLE 2: PROGRAM OPERATING FUND
Monies will be received by the County of Los Angeles and placed in a single County
fund, overseen by the Sheriff, as a Program Operating Budget. Participating agency
personnel will be provided with necessary assets, supplies, and equipment, including
vehicles, communication equipment and technical tools from the Program Operating
Budget.
ARTICLE 3: FUNDING LEVELS
Funding for operating costs will be made from the Program Operating Budget at the
following levels:
3.1:
Overhead costs not to exceed 33% ofthe total Program Operating Budget
shall be set aside to fund administrative and support costs associated with
the Program which include the following:
3.1a
3.1b
3.1c
3.1d
Any salaries for non investigative personnel
CHP salary, benefits and equipment (one per team)
Support staff equipment procurement
The creation of an Auto Theft Information Network (ATIN), centralized
computerized system.
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Participating agencies agree to assign personnel to TRAP. All personnel
assigned to TRAP will be paid by their respective agencies.
Expenditures for task force field personnel, including salary, benefits,
overtime and equipment will be funded from the remaining 66% of the
Program Operating Budget. Salary, benefits and overtime expenditures
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will be reimbursed to participating agencies at the following
funding/staffing levels:
3.2a
3.2b
3.2c
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, 33%.
Los Angeles Police Department, 33%.
Other Participating Agencies, 33%.
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All overtime will be reimbursed from the Program Operating Budget.
3.3a
No overtime will be allowed unless by prior approval of an Area
Lieutenant.
All personnel will, as required, work beyond their normal work day or
respond to call outs as deemed necessary by the Area Lieutenant or Team
Supervisor.
3.3b
3.4:
TRAP will provide vehicles to assigned personnel. Involved parent
agencies agree to provide liability/hold harmless coverage pursuant to
established parent agency procedures.
3.5:
Any excess funds not expended from the administrative and support costs
may be diverted to the personnel costs, quarterly, at the discretion ofthe
Project Director.
3.6:
The administrative and support funding levels may be adjusted by the
Sheriff, upon recommendation of the Project Director, the CCJCC
Executive Steering Committee, and the CAO.
3.7:
The Project Director shall prepare a quarterly report which describes
revenues and expenditures for the prior quarter as well as year to date.
The report shall include administrative, payroll, overtime, investigative,
and equipment expenditures.
ARTICLE 4: SPECIAL FUNDS
A special fund shall be established, to which members of TRAP may charge expenditures
as necessary in the performance ofthe duties ofthe Program.
Special funds expenditures are those authorized expenditures by TRAP personnel
incurred while working undercover or on a surveillance and must be directly related to
program maintenance, and/or investigative expenses. The Project Director shall maintain
this fund in the amount of$10,OOO through the year. Expenditures shall have the prior
approval of the Project Director. A numbered receipt and ledger system requiring the
signature ofthe Area Lieutenant and a Team Supervisor will be required for all
expenditures denoting the appropriate reason for the expenditure.
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ARTICLE 5: LOSS OF MONIES
In the event monies are lost, stolen, or otherwise not accounted for, the Project Director
will immediately initiate an investigation.
ARTICLE 6: CREDIT CARDS
The Project Director may apply for, receive, and authorize the use of credit cards for the
sole purpose of conducting TRAP business.
ARTICLE 7: FUND ADMINISTRATION
The fund will be administered by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Fiscal Services
Office.
7.1: Day to day fiscal management, accounting, and record keeping will be
done by the Sheriffs Department Fiscal Services Office and the Project
Director.
7.2: Participating agencies shall maintain current and accurate records of
account of all obligations and expenditures for respective assigned
personnel.
Agencies seeking reimbursement for TRAP activities shall submit a
detailed statement of expenses in a prescribed format to the Project
Director within 30 days following the end of each quarter. Only basic
salary, benefit and related overtime costs (at time and one half) will be
reimbursed by TRAP. Upon approval by the Project Director, a claim for
reimbursement will be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Fiscal Services Office for payment within 30 days. Requisitions for
materials and services related to TRAP must have the prior approval ofthe
Project Director. Approved expenses will be forwarded to and paid by the
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Fiscal Services Office.
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
2005, by and between the City of Vernon R81mJ~lIeJ1t; hereafter called VPD, and the
Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention, hereinafter called TRAP.
TRAP will reimburse the VPD for salary and benefits for one (1) Investigator, on a full time
basis, including overtime incurred during participation in the Taskforce.
WITNESSETH: By and in consideration ofthe covenants and conditions herein contained,
TRAP and the VPD do hereby agree as follows:
1. VPD agrees to assign one (1) Investigator to TRAP.
2. The VPD Contact Coordinator will be Captain Steve Towles
3. Should the VPD desire to terminate its participation in the Task force, notification in
writing to the Project Director is required. The termination shall be deemed to take effect
not less than sixty (60) days after the receipt of written notification.
4. This agreement may be amended by written mutual consent of both parties hereto.
5. The VPD agrees to invoice TRAP on a monthly or quarterly basis. The VPD, Accounting
Section, will send all invoices to:
TRAP
9040 Telstar, Suite 115
EI Monte, CA 91731
6. In the event ofunforseen emergency or disaster, this agreement may be canceled by either
party without prior written notice.
CITY OF VERNON
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Sheriff's Department
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LEROY D. BACA
SHERIFF
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Office of the County Counsel
County of Los Angeles
Sheriff's Department
4700 Ramona Boulevard
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Principal County Counsel
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CITY OF VERNON
By:
LEONIS C. MALBURG, Mayor
ATTEST:
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, Acting City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ERIC T. FRESCH,City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
TASKFORCE FOR REGIONAL AUTOTHEFT
PREVENTION
TRAP
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
.PART I
BACKGROUND, MISSION STATEMENT, AND
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
ARTICLE 1: TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED
On July 28, 1992 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors implemented by
Resolution, Vehicle Code Section 9250.14 (SB 2139) in Los Angeles County, to impose
an additional one dollar vehicle registration fee on vehicles registered in the County. The
revenue generated is designated for use in the deterrence, investigation, and prosecution
of vehicle theft in Los Angeles County. The Sheriff, as Regional Coordinator in this
effort, with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), in conjunction with the Countywide
Criminal Justice Coordination Committee (CCJCC) has developed a consolidated vehicle
theft curtailment program to integrate resources against vehicle theft.
On Apri112, 2004, Assembly Bi111663 was passed and signed into law. This bill
extends the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 9250.14 until January 1, 2010
The undersigned do hereby join together to form a consolidated task force for the purpose
of integrating investigative and prosecutorial resources to address the expanding vehicle
theft problem in Los Angeles County. This Agreement shall become effective when
signed and executed by the Regional Coordinator and the other respective participating
member agencies.
ARTICLE 2: PROGRAM NAME
The name of this Program shall be "Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention"
(TRAP).
ARTICLE 3: MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the "Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention" (TRAP) is to promote
a coordinated effort and encourage maximum cooperation between all law enforcement
and prosecutorial agencies in Los Angeles County to deter and reduce the incidents of
vehicle theft, to increase the recovery rate of stolen vehicles, to identify trends and
patterns in vehicle theft, to provide training and expertise to participating agencies
countywide, and to coordinate a deterrence program in conjunction with the private
sector.
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3.1: TRAP will target, investigate, and prosecute individuals involved in
vehicle theft, particularly those professional thieves who organize, direct,
finance, or otherwise engage in commercial vehicle theft for profit.
3.2: TRAP will identify locations used in connection with vehicle theft
offenses, including legitimate "front" business locations (i.e., body shops
and auto dismantlers)-which operate as commercial "chop shops", and take
appropriate action.
3.3: TRAP will provide training and expertise for participating agencies
throughout Los Angeles County.
3.4: TRAP will seek input and solicit cooperation from the private sector to
coordinate a public deterrence program.
ARTICLE 4: THE BOARD OF ADVISORS
In keeping with the multi-agency concept of this Program, the Countywide Criminal
Justice Coordination Committee, (CCJCC), through its Executive Steering Committee,
will act as the Board of Advisors for TRAP and will be responsible for advising the Los
Angeles County Sheriff on policy and overall strategy for the Program.
ARTICLE 5: THE REGIONAL COORDINATOR
The Sheriff shall administer the policy, procedures and affairs of TRAP, subject to the
recommendations of the CAO and the CCJCC, through its Executive Steering
Committee.
5.1: The Sheriff shall direct the Project Director to purchase/lease equipment,
assets, office space, and resources to support the investigative,
prosecutorial, and deterrence functions of the Program.
5.2: The Sheriff shall ensure that accurate books of account, showing in detail
all financial transactions relating to TRAP, including all costs, expenses or
charges paid, are maintained.
5.3: All books and records shall be open to inspection at all times during
normal business hours by any authorized representative of participating
agencies.
5.4: The Sheriff shall direct the Project Director to cause the books of account
and other financial records to be audited annually.
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5.5: The Project Director shall prepare and submit to the Sheriff and the
CCJCC Executive Steering Committee in time for revision and adoption
by it, prior to July 1st of each fiscal year, the annual budget of TRAP for
the next succeeding fiscal year.
ARTICLE 6: THE PROJECT DIRECTOR
The Project Director will be selected by the Sheriff, after considering the
recommendations of the CCJCC Executive Steering Committee, and shall be of senior
law enforcement management rank that will provide a wide range of operational authority
to TRAP.
6.1: The Project Director is responsible for planning, staffing, directing,
organizing, coordinating, budgeting, auditing, and reporting all tasks,
functions, and resources of TRAP.
ARTICLE 7: AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The MOU may only be amended upon recommendation by the Sheriff, following
consultation with, and agreement by, the CCJCC Executive Steering Committee and the
CAO. All participants will be notified immediately of any proposed changes to this
MOU.
ARTICLE 8: PARTICIPANTS
TRAP will be comprised of law enforcement personnel from Los Angeles County
including Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, CHP Investigators, and Prosecutors and
may include, in anon-reimbursed capacity, agents from the FBI, the National Insurance
Crime Bureau, U.S. Customs, the Department of Motor Vehicles and/or other concerned
agencies, at the discretion of the Project Director.
ARTICLE 9: TERMINATION OF PARTICIPATION
Participation in TRAP by a participating agency shall continue until termination in the
manner hereafter provided.
9.1: Termination shall become effective 60-days following the giving of
written notice of termination of participation by the participating agency to
the Project Director. This 60 day period will provide for the timely
transfer of assignment and selection of replacement personnel
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ARTICLE 10: DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS SEIZED
TRAP, when developing case investigations, shall use both civil and criminal forfeiture
statutes in the seizure of assets. State and federal asset seizure programs will be utilized
by TRAP. It is agreed that the assets seized by TRAP will be used to enhance future
TRAP operations. Individual seizures in excess of $1,000,000 shall be reviewed by the
CCJCC Executive Steering Committee for a recommendation to the Sheriff on
appropriate disbursement. In the event a decision is made to disburse any excess assets,
they shall be divided based on the following formula, developed by mutual consent:
10.1: It is agreed that 75% of the involved assets will be divided among the
participating member agencies.
l0.la The formula for distribution will be 33% for LASD, 33% for LAPD, and
33% for other involved agencies, disbursed through the Los Angeles
County Police Chiefs' Association.
10.2: The remaining assets, (25%) shall be disbursed to the TRAP Program
Operating Fund upon approval by the CCJCC Executive Steering
Committee.
10.3: Disbursement will be calculated after administrative costs and federal and
state costs have been deducted.
ARTICLE 11: TERMINATION DATE
Funding for the Program expires on January 1, 2010, with an option for legislative
extension. The Program will dissolve on that date unless the California State Legislature
acts to continue the funding and the participants subsequently agree to continue
participation.
ARTICLE 12: DISPOSITION OF ASSETS UPON DISSOLVEMENT OF TRAP
Upon dissolvement of TRAP any assets acquired by TRAP during the period of operation
and still on hand shall be distributed to participating agencies, on the basis of appraised
value at the time of dissolution, based on the following formula:
12.1: Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, 33%.
12.2: Los Angeles Police Department, 33%.
12.3: Other Participating Agencies, 33%.
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12.4: Operation and maintenance of the Auto Theft Information Network
(ATIN), shall remain with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.
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PART II
OPERATIONAL STANDARDS, STRUCTURE, AND
PERSONNEL
ARTICLE 1: OPERATING STANDARDS
All matters governing operating standards and procedures will be accomplished within
Constitutional guidelines, insuring the rights of citizens, and considering the duty of law
enforcement to deter crime and detect, arrest, and prosecute individuals engaged in illicit
activity.
ARTICLE 2: STRUCTURE
TRAP will consist of three Groups, the Headquarters Group, the West Investigative
Group, and the East Investigative Group.
2.1: The Headquarters Group shall be responsible for the administrative
operation of the TRAP program including the Auto Theft Information
Network (ATIl~.
2.2: The West Investigative Group shall be responsible for enforcement
activities within specifically defined areas in the western portion of Los
Angeles County. Boundaries shall be determined by the Project Director
and shall include all incorporated areas of the City of Los Angeles. The
West Investigative Group will consist of three investigative teams as
follows:
2.2a Central Team
2.2b West Team
2.2c Harbor Team
2.3: The East Investigative Group shall be responsible for enforcement
activities within specifically defined areas in the eastern portion of Los
Angeles County. Boundaries shall be determined by the Project Director
and shall include the area of the County north of the northern most
boundary of the City of Los Angeles. The East Investigative Group will
consist of three investigative teams as follows:
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2.3a South Bay Team
2.3b San Gabriel Valley Team
2.3c Southeast Team
2.4: Team Boundaries, which will be determined by the Project Director, shall
not restrict or prohibit the necessary case follow up, investigation, or
assistance by one team in any other team area.
2.5: Groups and Teams will be established in phases based on the receipt of
necessary funding during the first year and at the direction of the Project
Director.
ARTICLE 3: SUPERVISION
Each Investigative Group will be managed by an Area Lieutenant. Each regional team
will be supervised by a supervisor of the rank of sergeant or supervisory detective.
3.1: The Area Lieutenants, one LASD and one LAPD, will be appointed by the
respective parent agency. Team Supervisors will be selected by Area
Lieutenants, in consultation with the Project Director, from candidates
submitted by the involved parent agencies. Selections may involve an
interview process and will in all cases be in full compliance with
prevailing parent agency procedures.
3.2: Area Lieutenants are responsible for the leadership and management of the
teams assigned to their respective Groups.
3.3: Team Supervisors are responsible for the supervision of personnel
assigned to their respective teams, the vehicle theft issues in their area of
responsibility, and the tasks assigned to their teams.
3.4: Officers assigned to TRAP will work full time under the direct daily
supervision of Area Lieutenants and Team Supervisors. Area Lieutenants
and Team Supervisors will be under the supervision of the Project Director
and all members will follow the policies, procedures, and guidelines
enacted for the Program.
Should any of the aforementioned policies, procedures, or guidelines
conflict with the policy, procedures, guidelines, training or tactical
guidelines of a participating parent agency, the individual member will
immediately bring the conflict to the attention of a supervisor. The
individual member shall abide by the directives of the parent agency until
such conflict is resolved. The Project Director shall ensure that the
appropriate action to resolve the conflict is initiated. without delay.
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ARTICLE 4: PERSONNEL SELECTION
Participating agencies shall nominate experienced investigators and qualified
investigative trainees for assignment to TRAP. All investigative positions shall be filled
by sworn personnel only. Final personnel selection decisions will be made by the Project
Director, in consultation with the concerned agency heads. Selection may involve an
interview process.
4.1: Agency representation will be based on agreed upon funding levels.
4.2: Based on the expertise required to conduct vehicle theft investigations, a
one year minimum assignment is strongly recommended for TRAP
personnel. Nothing in this agreement prevents an individual from
returning to the parent agency for any reason based on agreed upon
procedures.
4.2a Personnel maybe terminated from the Program and returned to their
respective parent agencies for failure to adhere to Program policies and
procedures, at the discretion of-the Project Director, in consultation with
concerned agency heads.
4.2b Personnel suffering injury or illness resulting in extended absence or light
duty status maybe evaluated and returned to the parent agency at the
discretion of the Project Director, in consultation with concerned agency
heads.
ARTICLE 5: PROSECUTORIAL SUPPORT
At the inception of TRAP a Deputy District Attorney will be assigned to advise, assist,
and coordinate prosecutorial activity.
These positions will be fully reimbursed by the Program. TRAP officers will continue to
have access to respective Branch Offices for prosecutorial support, at no additional cost
to the Program. During subsequent years of operation, prosecutorial participation will be
evaluated and modified, if appropriate, based on work load and budget considerations.
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ARTICLE 6: CASE PRIORITIZATION
Case priorities will be determined by, but not limited to, the sophistication of the
enterprise, community impact, personnel and/or equipment availability, and workable
investigative leads.
6.1: It shall be the policy of the Program to respond to requests for case
development assistance from member agencies whose situation demands
expertise or resources beyond their existing limitations, based on the
availability and priorities of TRAP. If TRAP assistance is provided and
TRAP becomes extensively involved in an ongoing investigation, TRAP
may elect, by mutual agreement, to become the primary investigative unit
on the case.
6.2: Proactive enforcement will be the primary activity of TRAP Teams and
will include suspect and location identification, investigation, report
preparation, and suspect arrest and prosecution. All manner of vehicle
theft will be targeted but emphasis will be placed on professional,
commercial auto theft operations.
ARTICLE 7: AUTO THEFT INFORMATION NETWORK (ATIN~
TRAP will develop a computerized, centralized, one stop vehicle theft incident and
criminal history information center with crime analysis capability for use by law
enforcement agencies.
ARTICLE 8: CRIME PREVENTION
TRAP will coordinate a vehicle theft prevention program utilizing private sector support,
community groups, and the media to inform and educate the citizens of Los Angeles
County regarding the vehicle theft problem. The intent of this program will be to enhance
public awareness and encourage community participation to deter vehicle theft.
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PART III
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES
ARTICLE 1: POLICY
All members of TRAP will be expected to conform to their parent agency's policies,
procedures, and tactical guidelines as well as any additional policies and procedures set
forth by TRAP.
ARTICLE 2: REPORTING FORMAT
Investigative reports will be completed in a timely manner and will describe activities
fully, exactly and plainly. Copies of all case reports will be kept in the respective Team
office under an in-house file number until completion of the case, at which time reports
will be maintained in a centralized records retention file, managed by TRAP, pursuant to
standardized document destruction procedures. Original copies of case reports will be
forwarded to the involved parent law enforcement agency for required distribution and
record keeping. All appropriate information will be entered into the ATIN system.
2.1: Report forms used to document case activities will be those employed by
the. involved lead investigator's parent agency.
ARTICLE 3: RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Large scale investigations are sensitive. Protection of sources of information and
managing information about areas of criminal activity are absolutely essential.
Dissemination of information and reports will be done on a "need-to-know/right-to-
know" basis in compliance with existing state and federal laws. Questions about the
appropriateness of releasing case information will be referred to the Project Director, who
will coordinate the dissemination of information.
3.1: .TRAP will cooperate with the news media to assist them in obtaining
information on matters of public interest. However, certain information
must remain conf dential in order to protect the Constitutional rights of the
accused, to avoid interfering with a TRAP investigation, or because it is
legally privileged.
3.2: The Project Director is responsible for the dissemination or coordination
of press releases. All participating agencies will be notified, time
permitting, prior to any media releases. Notification will be made in all
cases prior to any formal press briefing.
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ARTICLE 4: ACTIVITY REPORT
Team Supervisors will prepare monthly activities reports detailing team activities for each
Area Lieutenant. These activities reports will be forwarded to the Project Director and
will serve as the basis for quarterly reports to the Sheriff and the CCJCC Executive
Steering Committee. The Project Director will submit a quarterly operational report
within 15 days of the close of a calendar quarter. Copies of the quarterly report will be
forwarded to all participating agencies.
ARTICLE 5: DOCUMENT SECURITY
All reports and records will be designated CONFIDENTIAL. This material will be
secured under lock and key when unattended. Access to files will be on a "need-to-
know/right-to-know" basis. Case files being actively worked will be kept under the direct
control of TRAP until the investigation is concluded. Cases with no workable leads, or
cases that have not been worked after one year will be handled pursuant to lawful
standardized document destruction procedures. At no time will official reports or
evidence be kept or stored anywhere but the designated offices of TRAP or the evidence
room or records section of the involved parent agency. The management of information
.will always be done in strict accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
5.1: Monthly Activities Reports and other such similar TRAP materials are
prepared specifically for the members of the CCJCC Executive Steering
Committee and shall be considered and marked CONFIDENTIAL.
ARTICLE 6: MULTI-AGENCY CONCERNS
6.1: Citizen Complaints
Any complaint from an individual alleging misconduct by personnel of
TRAP will be directed to the appropriate Area Lieutenant for immediate
assignment and preliminary fact finding.
The Area Lieutenant will immediately notify the Project Director. The
Project Director will notify the concerned officer's parent agency and
provide them with all available information regarding the incident. Final
determination of investigative responsibility will be made following
discussion with the parent agency. Disciplinary action will be
recommended and approved solely by the concerned parent agency.
6.2: Employee Evaluation
Area Lieutenants and Team Supervisors will assist appropriate parent
agency supervisors in completing fair and objective evaluations for rating
periods involving task force assignments. The parent agency evaluation
form will be used.
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6.3: On Duty Traffic Collisions
6.3a Non Injury
If a TRAP officer is involved in a traffic collision while on duty NOT
resulting in injury or death, the Area Lieutenant shall make the following
notifications:
1. The Project Director
2. A supervisor from the involved officer's parent agency
3. A supervisor from the agency in whose jurisdiction the incident
occurred.
Appropriate reports will be completed in compliance with legal
requirements and parent agency policy.
6.3b Injury or Death
If a TRAP officer is involved in a traffic collision while on duty which
results in injury or death the Area Lieutenant shall make the following
notifications:
1. The Project Director who will immediately notify the Sheriff
and the Chairperson of the CCJCC Executive Steering
Committee.
2. A supervisor from the involved officer's parent agency.
3. A supervisor from the agency in whose jurisdiction the
incident occurred.
4. The California Highway Patrol.
Appropriate reports will be completed in compliance with legal
requirements and parent agency policy.
6.4: When a TRAP officer is injured on duty, the Area Lieutenant will notify
the Project Director. An involved parent agency supervisor will be
notified and procedures will be followed as required by the concerned
parent agency. In case of an emergency, the officer will receive immediate
medical attention in the most expedient manner. In order to assist the Area
Lieutenant in ensuring an officer's injury is treated without delay, every
officer assigned to TRAP will supply a supervisor with medical emergency
notification information that will be maintained at the respective team
office and TRAP Headquarters office.
6.5: Use of Force incidents will be reported as required by parent agency
guidelines.
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6.5a An officer involved shooting incident resulting in injury or death during
the performance of duty will require the immediate notification of the
following:
1. The Project Director, who will immediately notify the Sheriff
and the Chairperson of the CCJCC Executive Committee.
2. A supervisor from the involved officer's parent agency.
3. A supervisor from the agency in which the incident took place.
4. The LASD Homicide Bureau.
5. The LAPD Robbery Homicide Officer Involved Shooting
Team for LAPD involved cases.
6.5b Investigative and reporting responsibility will be determined following
consultation with involved agency representatives and will be in
compliance with all parent agency guidelines. Nothing in this agreement
precludes concurrent investigations by involved agencies. The District
Attorney's rollout team will be notified if the parent agency of the involved
officer requests it. If there is a conflict between parent agency policies
when multiple jurisdiction officers are involved, the District Attorney's
rollout team will be notified.
6.5c Any non hit shooting or accidental discharge shall immediately be reported
to the Area Lieutenant for preliminary investigation. The Area Lieutenant
will respond and notify the Project Director who will notify the supervisor
from the involved officer's parent agency.
Investigative and reporting responsibility will be determined following
consultation with the involved agency representatives and will be in
compliance with all parent agency guidelines.
6.6: Every officer assigned to TRAP will carry a firearm in accordance with
his/her department policies and procedures. Applicable parent agency
policies concerning the use of firearms shall apply. Any firearms carried
by TRAP officers must be approved by the concerned parent agency.
TRAP officers shall comply with their respective parent agency firearms
qualification requirements.
6.7: Each member agency shall be solely liable for any and all damages,
including attorney's fees, resulting from the acts or omissions of its own
employees, including those employee of or assigned to TRAP, and shall
indemnify and hold harmless each other member agency for said acts and
omissions.
6.8: Each agency is responsible for any worker compensation, sick, injured on
duty, or similar benefits incurred by or due its employees.
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ARTICLE 7: TRAINING
All required parent agency training shall be attended by assigned personnel. A Team
Supervisor shall be notified of scheduled training as soon as possible. TRAP will
schedule additional training consistent with TRAP's stated mission and goals.
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PART IV
FISCAL GUIDELINES
ARTICLE 1: SOURCE OF FUNDING
Revenue for TRAP is generated from the collection of an additional one dollar vehicle
registration fee from vehicles registered in Los Angeles County as authorized by Vehicle
Code Section 9250.14, (AB 183). There will be no personnel or equipment costs to
participating agencies. Revenue may not be used to fund existing budgeted programs or
personnel and participating agencies may not charge any indirect costs for administration
or implementation of this agreement.
ARTICLE 2: PROGRAM OPERATING FUND
Monies will be received by the County of Los Angeles and placed in a single County
fund, overseen by the Sheriff, as a Program Operating Budget. Participating agency
personnel will be provided with necessary assets, supplies, and equipment, including
vehicles, communication equipment and technical tools from the Program Operating
Budget.
ARTICLE 3: FUNDING LEVELS
Funding for operating costs will be made from the Program Operating Budget at the
following levels:
3.1: Overhead costs not to exceed 33% of the total Program Operating Budget
shall be set aside to fund administrative and support costs associated with
the Program which include the following:
3.1a Any salaries for non investigative personnel
3.1b CHP salary, benefits and equipment (one per team)
3.1c Support staff equipment procurement
3.1 d The creation of an Auto Theft Information Network (ATIl~, centralized
computerized system.
3.2: Participating agencies agree to assign personnel to TRAP. All personnel
assigned to TRAP will be paid by their respective agencies.
Expenditures for task force field personnel, including salary, benefits,
overtime and equipment will be funded from the remaining 66% of the
Program Operating Budget. Salary, benefits and overtime expenditures
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will be reimbursed to participating agencies at the following
funding/staffing levels:
3.2a Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, 33%.
3.2b Los Angeles Police Department, 33%.
3.2c Other Participating Agencies, 33%.
3.3: All overtime will be reimbursed from the Program Operating Budget.
3.3a No overtime will be allowed unless by prior approval of an Area
Lieutenant.
3.3b All personnel will, as required, work beyond their normal work day or
respond to call outs as deemed necessary by the Area Lieutenant or Team
Supervisor.
3.4: TRAP will provide vehicles to assigned personnel. Involved parent
agencies agree to provide liability/hold harmless coverage pursuant to
established parent agency procedures.
3.5: Any excess funds not expended from the administrative and support costs
maybe diverted to the personnel costs, quarterly, at the discretion of the
Project Director.
3.6: The administrative and support funding levels maybe adjusted by the
Sheriff, upon recommendation of the Project Director, the CCJCC
Executive Steering Committee, and the CAO.
3.7: The Project Director shall prepare a quarterly report which describes
revenues and expenditures for the prior quarter as well as year to date.
The report shall include administrative, payroll, overtime, investigative,
and equipment expenditures.
ARTICLE 4: SPECIAL FUNDS
A special fund shall be established, to which members of TRAP may charge expenditures
as necessary in the performance of the duties of the Program.
Special funds expenditures are those authorized expenditures by TRAP personnel
incurred while working undercover or on a surveillance and must be directly related to
program maintenance, and/or investigative expenses. The Project Director shall maintain
this fund in the amount of $10,000 through the year. Expenditures shall have the prior
approval of the Project Director. A numbered receipt-and ledger system requiring the
signature of the Area Lieutenant and a Team Supervisor will be required for all
expenditures denoting the appropriate reason for the expenditure.
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ARTICLE 5: LOSS OF MONIES
In the event monies are lost, stolen, or otherwise not accounted for, the Project Director
will immediately initiate an investigation.
ARTICLE 6: CREDIT CARDS
The Project Director may apply for, receive, and authorize the use of credit cards for the
sole purpose of conducting TRAP business.
ARTICLE 7: FUND ADMINISTRATION
The fund will be administered by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Fiscal Services
Office.
7.1: Day to day fiscal management, accounting, and record keeping will be
done by the Sheriffs Department Fiscal Services Office and the Project
Director.
7.2: Participating agencies shall maintain current and accurate records of
account of all obligations and expenditures for respective assigned
personnel.
Agencies seeking reimbursement for TRAP activities shall submit a
detailed statement of expenses in a prescribed format to the Project
Director within 30 days following the end of each quarter. Only basic
salary, benefit and related overtime costs (at time and one half) will be
reimbursed by TRAP. Upon approval by the Project Director, a claim for
reimbursement will be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Fiscal Services Office for payment within 30 days. Requisitions for
materials and services related to TRAP must have the prior approval of the
Project Director. Approved expenses will be forwarded to and paid by the
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Fiscal Services Office.
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of ,
2005, by and between the City of Vernon P~~~4~~~~t; hereafter called VPD, and the
Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention,. hereinafter called TRAP.
TRAP will reimburse the VPD for salary and benefits for one (1) Investigator, on a full time
basis, including overtime incurred during participation in the Taskforce.
WITNESSETH: By and in consideration of the covenants and conditions herein contained,
TRAP and the VPD do hereby agree as follows:
1. VPD agrees to assign one (1) Investigator to TRAP.
2. The VPD Contact Coordinator will be captain Steve Towles
3. .Should the VPD desire to terminate its participation in the Task force, notification in
writing to the Project Director is required. The termination shall be deemed to take effect
not less than sixty (60) days after the receipt of written notification.
4. This agreement maybe amended by written mutual consent of both parties hereto.
5. The VPD agrees to invoice TRAP on a monthly or quarterly basis. The VPD, Accounting
Section, will send all invoices to:
TRAP
9040 Telstar, Suite 115
El Monte, CA 91731
6. In the event of unforseen emergency or disaster, this agreement maybe canceled by either
party without prior written. notice.
CITY OF VERNON COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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(see attached signature page)
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L OY D. BACA
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APPROVED AS TO FORM County of Los Angeles
Office of the County Counsel Sheriff's Department
4700 Ramona Boulevard
~ Monterey Park, CA 91754
Principal County Counsel
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CITY OF VERNON
E N I S C. MALBUfZ , May
ATTEST:
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BR V. MALKENHORST, Acting-City Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ERIC T. FRESCH, City Attorney
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