HomeMy WebLinkAboutFederal Equitable Sharing Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice for MPD
U.S. Department of Justice
Criminal Division
Washington. D.C. 20530
SEP 2 0 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO:
State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Nancy L. Rider, Deputy Chil;1'~
Asset Forfeiture and Money
Laundering Section
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Submission of Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement Valid Through
September 30, 2008
On October 1, 2005, the Department of Justice will be unable to distribute equitable
sharing funds, proceeds, or property to your agency. State and local law enforcement agencies
that participate in the equitable sharing program must triennially submit a Federal Equitable
Sharing Agreement and arumally submit a Federal Annual Certification Report. The Asset
Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (AFMLS) has not received your agency's
Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement valid through September 30, 2008. To allow for
your continued participation in the equitable sharing program, the enclosed agreement
should be submitted as soon as possible.
The Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement must be signed by the head of your law
enforcement agency and the head of your governing body. AFMLS receives numerous inquiries
regarding who is authorized to sign as the governing body head. For equitable sharing purposes,
a governing body is the person or entity that has legislative authority to approve your agency's
annual budget. Examples of governing body heads include city manager, mayor, city council
chairperson, county executive, county council chairperson, director, secretary, administrator,
commissioner, and governor. Law enforcement officials should not sign as the governing body
head.
If you need additional copies of the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement, the form may
be downloaded from the Department ofJustice website at www.usdoLgov/criminallafinls.html.
The completed agreement may be faxed to the AFMLS at (202) 616-1344.
Questions regarding reporting requirements and procedures may be directed to Junior
Financial Analyst Lisa Trueblood at (202) 616-0702.
Enclosure
Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement
VALID THRU SEPTEMBER 30,2008
Law Enforcement Agency: MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
o Check if New Participant
(/) Police Department
o Sheri IT's Office/Department
o Task Force ('lI.oh lis! ofIDembe,,)
o Prosecutor's Office 0 Other
Contact Person: Capt. John A. Overton
E-mail Address: overtonj@meridiancity.org
Mailing Address:
1401 E. Watertower St.
(Street)
Meridian
(City)
ID
(State)
83642
(Zip Code)
Telephone Number: (~) 846-7300
Fax Number: (~) 846-7372
Agency Fiscal Year Ends on: September 30th
(Month/Day)
NCIC/ORl/Tracking No.: IDOO10300
This Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement entered into among (I) the Federal Government, (2) the above-stated law enforcement agency,
and (3) the governing body sets forth the requirements for participation in the federal equitable sharing program and the restrictions upon
the 'use of federally forfeited cash, property, proceeds, and any interest earned thereon, which are equitably shared with participating law
enforcement agencies. By their signatures, the parties agree that they will be bound by the statutes and guidelines that regulate shared assets
and the following requirements for participation in the federal equitable sharing program.
1. Submission. The Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and the Federal Annual Certification Report must be submitted to both
the Department 0 f Justice and the Department of the Treasury with a copy provided to the U.S. Attorney in the district in which
the recipient law enforcement agency is located, in accordance with the instructions received from the respective departments or
as outlined in their equitable sharing guidelines.
Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section
U.S. Department of Justice
10th and Constitution Avenue, NW
Bond Building, 10110 Floor
Washington, DC 20530
Fax: (202) 616-1344
E-mail address: a tlnls.aca(ii.)usdoj.gov
Executive Office for Asset Forfeiture
U.S. Department of the Treasury
740 15th Street, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20220
Fax: (202) 622-9610
E-mail address: trcas.aca(tu.tcoaf.treas.go\,
2. Signatories. This agreement must be signed by the head of the law enforcement agency and the head of the governing body.
Examples of law enforcement agency heads include police chief, sheriff, director, commissioner, superintendent, administrator,
chairperson, secretary, city attorney, county attorney, district attorney, prosecuting attorney, state attorney, commonwealth
attorney, and attorney general. Examples of governing body heads include city manager, mayor, city council chairperson, county
executive, county council chairperson, director, secretary, administrator, commissioner, and governor. Receipt of the signed
agreement is a prerequisite to receiving any equitably shared cash, property, or proceeds.
3. Uses. Any shared asset shall be used for law enforcement purposes in accordance with the statutes and guidelines that govern
equitable sharing and as specified in the equitable sharing request (either a DAG-71 or a TDF 92-22.46) submitted by the
requesting agency.
4. Transfers. Before the undersigned law enforcement agency transfers cash, property, or proceeds to other state or local law
enforcement agencies, it must verify first that the receiving agency has a current and valid Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement
on file with both the Department of Justice and the Department oflhe Treasury, If there is no agreement on file, the undersigned
law enforcement agency must obtain one from the receiving agency and forward it to the Department of Justice and the
Department of the Treasury as in item 1. A list of recipients and the amount transferred must be attached to the Federal Annual
Certification Report.
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5, Internal Controls. The parties agree to account separately for federal equitable sharing funds received from the Department
of Justice and the Department of the Treasury. Funds from state and local forfeitures and other sources must not be commingled
with federal equitable sharing funds. The recipient agency shall establish a separate revenue account or accounting code for state,
local, Department 0 f Justice, and Department of the Treasury forfeiture funds. Interest income generated must be accounted for
in the appropriate federal forfeiture fund account.
The parties agree that such accounting will be subject to the standard accounting requirements and practices employed for other
public monies as supplemented by requirements set forth in the current edition ofthe Department ofJustice'sA Guide to Equitable
Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (Justice Guide), and the Department of
the Treasury's Guide to Equitable Sharing for Foreign Countries and Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
(Treasury Guide). The accounting of shared funds must be reported on the Annual Certification Report.
The misuse or misapplication of shared resources or the supplantation of existing resources with shared assets is prohibited.
Failure to comply with any provision of this agreement shall subject the recipient agency to the sanctions stipulated in the current
edition of the Justice or Treasury Guides, depending on the source of the funds or property.
6. Federal Annual Certification Report. The recipient agency shall submit an Annual Certification Report to the Department
of Justice and the Department of the Treasury (at the addresses shown in item I) and a copy to the U.S. Attorney in the district
in which the recipient agency is located. The certification must be submitted in accordance with the instructions received from
the respective departments or as outlined in the Justice or Treasury Guides. Receipt of the certification report is a prerequisite
to receiving any equitably shared cash, property, or proceeds.
7. Audit Report. Audits will be conducted as provided by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Cireular
A-133. The Department of Justice and the Department of the Treasury reserve the right to conduct periodic random audits.
8a. During the past 3 years, has your agency been found in violation of, or entered into a settlement agreement
pursuant to, any nondiscrimination law in federal or state court, or before an administrative agency?
QVes
o No
(If you answered yes, attach relevant information. See instructions.)
8b. Are there pend lng in a federal or state cou rt, or before any federal or state administrative agency, proceed ings
against your agency alleging discrimination?
QVes
ft; No
(If you answered yes, attach relevant information. See instructions.)
The undersigned certify that the recipient agency is in compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements ofthe following
laws and their Department of Justice implementing regulations: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(42 U .S.C. S 2000d et seq.), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U .S.C. S 1681 et seq.), Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. S 794), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. Ii 610 I et seq.), which
prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in any federally assisted program or
activity, or on the basis of sex in any federally assisted education program or activity.
Under penalty of perjury, the undersigned officials certify that the recipient state or local law enforcement agency is in
compliance with the provisions of the Justice and/or Treasllry Guides and the National Code of Professional Conduct for
Asset Forfeiture.
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Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement Instructions
Law Enforcement Agency: Enter the complete name of your state or local law enforcement agency - e.g., Any town
Police Department. This must be consistent with the DAG-71. Check the appropriate box to indicate type of agency.
Acronyms should be spelled out. If a task force, provide a list of member agencies, addresses, and lead agency, if designated.
New Participant: Check this box if your agency has never received any cash, proceeds, or property from the equitable
sharing program.
Contact Person: Enter the name of the person who can provide additional infonnation on the sharing agreement form.
E-mail Address: Enter the e-mail address of the contact person or the e-mail address of the agency.
Mailing Address: Enter your agency's complete mailing address (number, street, city, state, and zip code).
Telephone Number: Enter the phone number of the contact person, including area code and extension.
Fax Number: Enter your agency's fax number including area code.
Agency Fiscal Year Ends on: Enter the ending date (month/day) of your agency's fiscal year - e.g., 6/30.
NCIC/ORI/Tracking No.: Enter your valid FBI-issued National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/ORI code - e.g.,
CAOOOOOOO - or tracking number assigned by the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section.
Civil Rights Provision: Police departments, sheriffs' departments, prosecutors' offices, and other law enforcement
agencies that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) are subject to the provisions of: (1)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; (2) Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in training and educational
programs; (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability; and (4)
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age. Federal financial assistance includes
funds, training and technical assistance, logistical support, and property transfers from DOJ including equitable sharing.
Agencies receiving assistance are required to permit DOJ investigators access to records and any other sources ofinfonnation
as may be necessary to determine compliance with civil rights laws. If the "yes" box is checked in 8a and/or 8b, provide
the following information: the name of the case; a summary of the complaint; and the status of the case - e.g., Jones
v. Any town Police Department; sex discrimination; settled. Please do not send a copy of the complaint.
Law Enforcement Agency Head: The head of your law enforcement agency must sign and date the fonn. Name and
title of the signatory must be printed or typed. Examples of law enforcement agency heads include police chief, sheriff,
director, commissioner, superintendent, administrator, chairperson, secretary, city attorney, county attorney, district attorney,
prosecuting attorney, state attorney, commonwealth attorney, and attorney general. For task forces, the law enforcement
agency head is the person who oversees task force operations and may be the chief law enforcement officer of the lead agency
- e.g., police chief or sheriff - or a commander, lieutenant, or captain who oversees task force operations. By signing the
agreement, the signatory certifies that the receiving state or local law enforcement agency is in compliance with the Justice
and Treasury Guides, and agrees to be bound by the statutes and guidelines which regulate the equitable sharing program.
Governing Body Head: The head of your governing body must sign and date the form. Name and title of the signatory
must be printed or typed. For purposes ofthis form, a goveming body is the person or entity that has appropriations authority
over your agency. That is, the governing body has legislative authority to approve your agency's annual budget. Examples
of governing body heads include city manager, mayor, city council chairperson, county executive, county council chairperson,
director, secretary, administrator, commissioner, and governor. In general, a law enforcement official should not sign as
the governing body head. An exception will be granted for law enforcement officials that have appropriations authority over
a task force. For task forces with a governing board, the board chairperson should sign as the governing body head. Task
forces whose budgets are approved in the same manner as a city, county, or state law enforcement agency should obtain the
signature of the appropriate official - e.g., city manager, mayor, etc. By signing the agreement, the signatory ce11ifies that
the receiving state or local law enforcement agency is in compliance with the Justice and Treasury Guides, and agrees to be
bound by the statutes and guidelines which regulate the equitable sharing program.
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