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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: July 14,2026
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
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RE: PR 25043 —Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for Participation in the ATF
Joint Law Enforcement Task Force
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' Introduction:
To obtain City Council authorization for the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding(MOU)between the City of Port Arthur Police Department and the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for participation in the ATF Joint Law
Enforcement Task Force.
Background:
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)has invited the Port Arthur
Police Department to participate in its Joint Law Enforcement Task Force by assigning one (1)
full-time Task Force Officer(TFO). The Task Force is headquartered at the ATF Beaumont
Field Office and focuses on investigating firearms trafficking,violent firearms offenses,
organized criminal organizations, and related federal criminal violations.
Participation in the Task Force provides the Port Arthur Police Department the opportunity to
collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies while leveraging federal
investigative resources, intelligence,training, equipment, and operational support. Task Force
Officers assigned to the program may also receive federal deputation, allowing them to assist
in the execution of federal search warrants, arrests, and related investigations under ATF
supervision.
The proposed MOU establishes the operational framework, supervisory responsibilities,
information-sharing requirements, evidence handling procedures, liability provisions, and
reimbursement guidelines associated with Task Force participation. The agreement will remain
in effect for five (5)years unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms.
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Budget Impact:
There is no direct financial obligation created by this Memorandum of Understanding. The Port
Arthur Police Department will remain responsible for the salary and benefits of its assigned
employee.The MOU is not a funding document; however,ATF may reimburse overtime
expenses through separate Memoranda of Agreement(MOA)utilizing Department of Justice
Asset Forfeiture Funds when funding is available and approved.. .
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)between the City of Port Arthur
Police Department and -the Bureau of:• Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
(ATF) for participation'in the ATF Joint Law Enforcement Task Force as attached hereto as
Exhibit"A".,
Additional information:
As set forth in Exhibit A, to accomplish the objectives of the Task Force, each participating
agency agrees to assign one (1) full-time Task Force Officer ("TFO") to the Task Force for a
minimum term of two(2)years.
The Port Arthur Police Department has determined that participation in the Task Force is in the
best interests of the City and recommends entering into an MOU with the ATF for a term of
five (5)years, commencing on the date of the parties' final signatures. Participation in the Task
Force will enhance the Police Department's ability to collaborate with federal law enforcement
agencies in investigating and enforcing federal firearms, explosives, arson, and violent crime
laws,while strengthening public safety efforts within the City of Port Arthur. '
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P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R.No. 25043
07/14/2026 JLH
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL,TOBACCO,FIREARMS AND
EXPLOSIVES (ATF)FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ATF JOINT LAW
ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE
WHEREAS,the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
has established a Joint Law Enforcement Task Force to investigate firearms trafficking,
violent firearms offenses, organized criminal activity, and other violations of federal law;
and
WHEREAS,the Port Arthur Police Department has been invited to participate in
the ATF Joint Law Enforcement Task Force through the assignment of one (1) full-time
Task Force Officer; and
WHEREAS,participation in the Task Force will enhance cooperation between
federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies while providing access to investigative
resources, intelligence sharing, specialized training, and operational support; and
WHEREAS,the proposed Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as
Exhibit"A", establishes the terms and conditions governing participation,including
supervision, operational authority, information sharing,evidence handling, liability, and
reimbursement procedures; and
WHEREAS,the Memorandum of Understanding provides for a five(5)year
term unless terminated in accordance with its provisions; and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that participation in the ATF Joint Law
Enforcement Task Force serves a legitimate public purpose by enhancing the City's
ability to investigate violent crime and firearms-related offenses.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager is further authorized to execute any documents
necessary to implement the Memorandum of Understanding, attached hereto in
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substantially the same form as Exhibit"A", and to carry out the City's participation in the
Task Force.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of August,A.D.,2026,at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Charlotte M. Moses
Mayor
ATTEST:
Christe Ned,TRMC
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPRO dai OR ADMINISTRATION:
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City Manage Chief of Police
P.R.No. 25043
07/14/2026 JLH
EXHIBIT 66 ,,
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL,TOBACCO,FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES,
AND
PORT ARTHUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")is entered into by and between the Bureau of
Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") and the Port Arthur Police Depat talent
("participating agency")as it relates to the ATF Task Force(herein referred to as the"Task
Force").
AUTHORITIES
The authority to investigate and enforce offenses under provisions of this MOU are found at 28
U.S.C. § 599A,28 C.F.R. §§ 0.130, 0.131, and 18 U.S.C. § 3051.
PURPOSE
The Task Force will perform the activities and duties described below:
a. Investigate firearms trafficking
b. Investigate firearms related violent crime
c. Gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in firearms
d. Conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional
methods of investigation in order that the Task Force's activities will result in effective
prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of Texas
e. Combat criminal organizations.
MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS
The ability to measure the success of this initiative will depend on the participating agencies'
willingness to share certain information, (i.e., crime statistics).
PHYSICAL LOCATION
Officers/troopers/agents assigned to this Task Force by their employer shall be referred to as
Task Force Officers (TFOs). TFOs will be assigned to the ATF Beaumont Field Office and will
be located at 2615 Calder Avenue, Suite 330, Beaumont,TX 77702.
SUPERVISION AND CONTROL
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The day-to-day supervision and administrative control of TFOs will be the mutual responsibility
of the participants,with the ATF Special Agent in Charge or his/her designee having operational
control over all operations related to this Task Force.
TFOs shall remain subject to their respective agencies'policies and shall report to their
respective agencies regarding matters unrelated to this agreement/Task Force. With regard
to matters related to the Task Force,TFOs will be subject to federal law and Department of
Justice and ATF orders,regulations and policies, including those related to standards of
conduct, sexual harassment,equal opportunity issues,and federal disclosure laws.
Failure to comply with this section could result in a TFO's dismissal from the Task Force.
PERSONNEL,RESOURCES AND SUPERVISION
To accomplish the objectives of the Task Force,ATF will assign Special Agents to the Task
Force. ATF will also,subject to the availability of funds,provide necessary funds and
equipment to support the activities of the ATF Special Agents and TFOs assigned to the Task
Force. This support may include office space, office supplies,travel funds,funds for the
purchase of evidence and information, investigative equipment,training,and other support
items.
Each participating agency agrees to make available to its assigned task members any equipment
ordinarily assigned for use by that agency. In the event ATF supplies equipment(which may
include vehicles,weapons, or radios),TFOs must abide by any applicable ATF property orders
and policy, and may be required to enter into a separate agreement for their use.
To accomplish the objectives of the Task Force,the participating agency agrees to detail one(1)
full-time TFO to the Task Force for a period of not less than two(2)years.
All full-time TFOs shall qualify with their respective firearms by complying with ATF's
Firearms and Weapons Policy.
SECURITY CLEARANCES
All TFOs will undergo a security clearance and background investigation, and ATF shall bear
the costs associated with those investigations. TFOs must not be the subject of any ongoing
investigation by their department or any other law enforcement agency, and past behavior or
punishment, disciplinary,punitive, or otherwise,may disqualify one from eligibility to join the
Task Force. ATF has final authority as to the suitability of TFOs for inclusion on the Task
Force.
DEPUTATIONS
ATF,as the sponsoring federal law enforcement agency,will require that the participating
agency's TFOs be deputized by the U.S.Marshals Service to extend their jurisdiction,to include
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applying for and executing federal search and arrest warrants, and requesting and executing
federal grand jury subpoenas for records and evidence involving violations of federal laws.
A TFO will not be considered for Department of Justice legal representation if named as a
defendant in an individual-capacity lawsuit alleging constitutional violations unless all
deputation paperwork has been completed and approved prior to the event(s) at issue in the
lawsuit.
The participating agencies agree that any federal authority that may be conferred by a deputation
is limited only to activities supervised by ATF and will terminate when this MOU is terminated
or when the deputized TFOs leave the Task Force,or at the discretion of ATF.
ASSIGNMENTS,REPORTS,AND INFORMATION SHARING
An ATF supervisor or designee will be empowered with designated oversight for investigative
and personnel matters related to the Task Force and will be responsible for opening, monitoring,
directing, and closing Task Force investigations in accordance with ATF policy and the
applicable United States Attorney General's Guidelines.
Assignments will be based on,but not limited to,experience,training, and performance, in
addition to the discretion of the ATF supervisor.
All investigative reports will be prepared utilizing ATF's investigative case management system,
(N-Force or Spartan, as appropriate)utilizing ATF case report numbers. The participating
agency will share investigative reports,fmdings, intelligence, etc., in furtherance of the mission
of this agreement,to the fullest extent allowed by law. For the purposes of uniformity,there will
be no duplication of reports,but rather a single report prepared by a designated individual which
can be duplicated as necessary. Every effort should be made to document investigative activity
on ATF Reports of Investigation(ROI),unless otherwise agreed to by ATF and the participating
agency(ies). This section does not preclude the necessity of individual TFOs to complete forms
required by their employing agency.
Information will be freely shared among the TFOs and ATF personnel with the understanding
that all investigative information will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used in
furtherance of criminal investigations. No information gathered during the course of the Task
Force,to include informal communications between TFOs and ATF personnel,may be
disseminated to any third party,non-Task Force member by any Task Force member without the
express permission of the ATF Special Agent in Charge or his/her designee.
Any public requests for access to the records or any disclosures of information obtained by Task
Force members during Task Force investigations will be handled in accordance with applicable
federal statutes,regulations,and policies pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and the
Privacy Act,and other applicable federal and/or state statutes and regulations.
BODY WORN CAMERAS AND TASK FORCE OFFICERS
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In accordance with ATF Order 3020.4, dated June 2,2022,and incorporated herein,Body Worn
Cameras(BWCs)may be worn by TFOs operating on a federal Task Force when their parent
agency mandates their use by personnel assigned to the Task Force. In such cases,the TFO and
parent agency shall comply with all DOJ and ATF policies,and the required procedures,
documentation, and reporting while participating on the Task Force.
USE OF FORCE
All TFOs will comply with ATF and the Department of Justice's(DOD's)Use of Force orders
and policies. TFOs must be briefed on ATF's and DOJ's Use of Force policy by an ATF official
and will be provided with a copy of such policy.
INVESTIGATIVE METHODS AND ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE
The parties agree that all investigative methods(including search warrants), evidence handling,
and electronic surveillance(including wiretaps or consensual electronic monitoring)conducted
by the Task Force will be consistent with and reviewed in accordance with applicable federal
laws and regulations,as well as ATF and Department of Justice policy and guidelines. However,
in situations where state or local consensual electronic monitoring laws are more restrictive than
comparable federal law, consensual electronic monitoring methods and procedures employed by
state and local law enforcement agencies may conform to those requirements,pending a decision
as to a venue for prosecution.
None of the parties to this MOU will knowingly seek investigations under this MOU that would
cause a conflict with any ongoing investigation of an agency not party to this MOU. It is
incumbent upon each participating agency to notify its personnel regarding the Task Force's
areas of concern and jurisdiction. All law enforcement actions will be coordinated and
cooperatively carried out by all parties to this MOU.
EVIDENCE
Evidence will be maintained by the lead agency having jurisdiction in the court system intended
for prosecution. Evidence generated from investigations initiated by a TFO or ATF special agent
intended for federal prosecution will be placed in the ATF designated vault,using the procedures
set forth in ATF orders.
All firearms seized by a TFO must be submitted for fingerprint analysis and for a National
Integrated Ballistic Information Network(NIBIN)examination. Once all analyses are
completed,all firearms seized under federal law shall be placed into the ATF designated vault
for proper storage. All firearms information/descriptions taken into ATF custody must be
submitted to ATF's National Tracing Center.
INFORMANTS
ATF guidelines and policy regarding the operation of informants and cooperating witnesses will
apply to all informants and cooperating witnesses directed by TFOs.
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Informants developed by TFOs may be registered as informants of their respective agencies for
administrative purposes and handling. The policies and procedures of the participating agency
for handling informants will apply to all informants that the participating agency registers. In
addition, it will be incumbent upon the registering participating agency to maintain a file with
' respect to the performance of all informants or witnesses it registers. All information obtained
from an informant and relevant to matters within the jurisdiction of this MOU will be shared
with all parties to this MOU. The registering agency will pay all reasonable and necessary
informant expenses for each informant that a participating agency registers.
DECONFLICTION
Each participating agency agrees that the deconfliction process requires the sharing of certain
operational information with the Task Force,which, if disclosed to unauthorized persons,could
endanger law enforcement personnel and the public. As a result of this concern, each
participating agency agrees to adopt security measures set forth herein:
a. Each participating agency will assign primary and secondary points of contact.
b. Each participating agency agrees to keep its points of contact list updated.
The points of contact for this Task Force are:
ATF: Resident Agent in Charge Jennifer Doreck(504-329-1260)
Participating Agency: Chief Tim Duriso (409-284-2309)
JURISDICTION/PROSECUTIONS
Cases will be reviewed by the ATF Special Agent in Charge or his/her designee in consultation
with the participating agency and the United States Attorney's Office and appropriate state's
attorney offices,to determine whether cases will be referred for prosecution to the U.S.
Attorney's Office or to the relevant state's attorney's office. This determination will be based
. upon which level of prosecution will best serve the interests of justice and the greatest overall
benefit to the public. Any question that arises pertaining to prosecution will be resolved through
discussion among the investigative agencies and prosecuting entities having an interest in the
matter.
In the event that a state or local matter is developed that is outside the jurisdiction of ATF or it is
decided that a case will be prosecuted on the state or local level,ATF will provide all relevant
information to state and local authorities, subject to federal law. Whether to continue
investigation of state and local crimes is at the sole discretion of the state or local participating
agency.
MEDIA
Media relations will be handled by ATF and the U.S.Attorney's Office's public information
officers in coordination with each participating agency. Information for press releases will be
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reviewed and mutually agreed upon by all participating agencies,who will take part in press
conferences. Assigned personnel will be informed not to give statements to the media
concerning any ongoing investigation or prosecution under this MOU without the concurrence of
the other participants and,when appropriate,the relevant prosecutor's office.
All personnel from the participating agencies shall strictly adhere to the requirements of Title 26,
United States Code, § 6103. Disclosure of tax return information and tax information acquired
during the course of investigations involving National Firearms Act(NFA) firearms as defined in
26 U.S.C., Chapter 53 shall not be made except as provided by law.
SALARY/OVERTIME COMPENSATION
During the period of the MOU,participating agencies will provide for the salary and
employment benefits of their respective employees. All participating agencies will retain control
over their employees' work hours, including the approval of overtime.
ATF may have funds available to reimburse overtime to the state and local TFO's agency,
subject to the guidelines of the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund. This funding would
be available under the terms of a memorandum of agreement(MOA)established pursuant to the
provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 524. The participating agency agrees to abide by the applicable federal
law and policy with regard to the payment of overtime from the Department of Justice Asset
Forfeiture Fund. The participating agency must be recognized under state law as a law
enforcement agency and their officers/troopers/investigators as sworn law enforcement officers.
If required or requested,the participating agency shall be responsible for demonstrating to the
Department of Justice that its personnel are law enforcement officers for the purpose of overtime
payment from the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund. This MOU is not a funding
document.
In accordance with these provisions and any MOA on asset forfeiture,the ATF Special Agent in
Charge or designee shall be responsible for certifying reimbursement requests for overtime
expenses incurred as a result of this agreement.
AUDIT INFORMATION
Operations under this MOU are subject to audit by ATF,the Department of Justice's Office of
the Inspector General,the Government Accountability Office,and other Government-designated
auditors. Participating agencies agree to permit such audits and to maintain all records relating
to Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund payments for expenses either incurred during the
course of this Task Force or for a period of not less than three(3)years and, if an audit is being
conducted,until such time that the audit is officially completed,whichever is greater.
SEIZURES/FORFEITURES/EQUITABLE SHARING
All assets seized for federal administrative forfeiture will be seized and forfeited in compliance
with federal law and U.S. Department of Justice policy as set forth in the Asset Forfeiture Policy
Manual. When the size or composition of the item(s) seized make it impossible for ATF to store
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the property, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service, any of the participating agencies
having the storage facilities to handle the seized property agree to store the property at no charge
and to maintain the property in the same condition as when it was first taken into custody. The
agency storing said seized property agrees not to dispose of the property until authorized to do so
by ATF.
Federal law authorizes the Attorney General to share federally forfeited property with
participating state, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies. The Attorney General's equitable
sharing authority is discretionary. Any sharing of the net proceeds from forfeitures will be
shared,with sharing percentages based upon the U.S. Department of Justice equitable sharing
policies as set forth in the Guide to Equitable Sharing for State, Local, and Tribal Law
Enforcement Agencies(March 2024) (the"Guide").
For additional information on equitable sharing,participating agencies should refer to the Guide.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In cases of overlapping jurisdiction,the participating agencies agree to work in concert to
achieve the Task Force's goals and objectives. The parties to this MOU agree to attempt to
resolve any disputes regarding jurisdiction,case assignments and workload at the lowest level
possible.
LIABILITY
ATF acknowledges that the United States is liable for the wrongful or negligent acts or
omissions of its officers and employees, including TFOs,while on duty and acting within the
scope of their federal employment,to the extent permitted by the Federal Tort Claims Act,28
U.S.C. §§ 1346(b),2671-2680.
Claims against the United States for injury or loss of property,personal injury,or death arising or
resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any federal employee while acting
within the scope of his or her office or employment are governed by the Federal Tort Claims Act,
(unless the claim arises from a violation of the Constitution of the United States,or a violation of
a statute of the United States under which other recovery is authorized).
Except as otherwise provided,the parties agree to be solely responsible for the negligent or
wrongful acts or omissions of their respective employees and will not seek financial
contributions from the other for such acts or omissions. Legal representation by the United
States for individual capacity claims is determined by the United States Department of Justice on
a case-by-case basis. ATF cannot guarantee the United States will provide legal representation
to any state or local law enforcement officer.
Liability for any negligent or willful acts of any agent or officer undertaken outside the terms of
this MOU will be the sole responsibility of the respective agent or officer and agency involved.
DURATION
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This MOU is effective for five years from the date of the final signature.
This MOU supersedes previously signed MOUs and shall remain in effect until the
aforementioned expiration date or until it is terminated in writing(to include electronic mail and
facsimile),whichever comes first. All participating agencies agree that no agency shall
withdraw from the Task Force without providing ninety (90)days' written notice to the other
participating agencies. If any participating agency withdraws from the Task Force prior to its
termination,the remaining participating agencies shall determine the distributive share of assets
for the withdrawing agency, in accordance with Department of Justice guidelines and directives.
This MOU shall be deemed terminated at the time all participating agencies withdraw and ATF
elects not to replace such members,or in the event ATF unilaterally terminates the MOU upon
90 days' written notice to all the remaining participating agencies.
MODIFICATIONS
This agreement may be modified at any time by written consent of all participating agencies.
Modifications shall have no force and effect unless such modifications are reduced to writing and
signed by an authorized representative of each participating agency.
SIGNATURES
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Timothy W. Duriso Date Michael T.Weddel Date
Chief Special Agent in Charge
Port Arthur Police Department ATF Houston Field Division
Ronald Burton, CPM Date
City Manager
City of Port Arthur
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U.S.Department of Justice
Bureau ofAlcohol,Tobacco,Firearms and Explosives State and Local Overtime
Joint Law Enforcement Operations
Memorandum of Agreement Request
The Joint Law Enforcement Operations(JLEO)State andLocalOvertime(SLOT)program reimburses State,County,and Local Law
Enforcement agencies for overtime(OT)expenses incurred by sworn law enforcement officers assisting in open ATF investigations.For the
Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,Firearms and Explosives(ATF)to generate a Memorandum of Agreement(MOA),the below form,and
the ATF UFMS Vendor Form mustbe completedandemailed to ATF's JLEO Program office at ATF-SLOT a,atfgov.
Section I—MOA Request Type
1. Fiscal Year: 2. Type of Request
2026 Renewal
Section II—Agency Information
3. Name of Agency:
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Port Arthur Police Department
4. Agency Head(First and Last Name): 5. Agency Head Title:
Timothy Duriso Chief
6. Street Address:
645 4th St.
7. City: 8. State: 9. Zip Code: 10. Telephone Number:
Port Arthur TX 77640 (409)983-8600
11. County/Counties Served: 12. Jurisdiction Type:
Jefferson Municipality
Section III—Agency Reimbursement Information
The agency must have an active registration in the System for Awards Management(www.sam.gov)in orderto do business with the Federal
Government The information recorded in SAM by the agencymustmatchtheATF UFMS Vendor Form and the information recorded
below.
13. Agency Contact First and Last Name: 14. Email Address:
Amy Landry amy.landry@portarthurtx.gov
15. Taxpayer Identification Number(TIN): 16. National Crime Information Center's(NCIC)Originating Agency
1746001885-0 Identifier(ORI): TX1230700
17. Data UniversalNumbering System(D-U-N-S)Number: 18. Unique Entity Identifier(UEI): 19. Cage Code(Optional):
137134909 EMVNEFYW2KN4 4AFN4
Section IV—ATF Information
20. Field Division: 21. SpecialAgent in Charge(First and Last Name):
Houston Michael Weddel
22. ATF Supervisor(FirstandLastName): •23. ATF Supervisor Title:
Jennifer Doreck RAC
24. ATF Supervisor Email Address: 25. Field Office:
Jennifer.Doreck@atf.gov Beaumont
JLEO Form
Revised March 2022
26. Street Address(Field Office):
2615 Calder Ave.,Ste.330
27. City: 28. State: 29. Zip Code:
Beaumont TX 77702
Section V—ATF Investigative Emphasis and Justification
30. ATF Task Force Name:
ATF Task Force
31.Anticipated Seizures and/or Forfeitures,Equitable Sharing Agreem ents,or Law Enforcement Justification for Participation:
The MOU provides that proceeds from forfeitures will be shared,with sharing percentages based upon the U.S.Department of
Justice Asset Forfeiture policies on equitable sharing of assets,such as determining the level of involvement by each participating
agency.Task Force assets seized through administrative forfeiture will be distributed in equitable amounts based upon the
number of full-time persons committed by each participating agency.
32.Description of the Work ofthe Task Force or Investigation:
The task force will investigate firearms trafficking,investigate firearms related violent crime,gather and report intelligence data
relating to trafficking in firearms,conduct undercover operations where appropriate,and engage in other traditional methods of
investigation,and combat criminal investigations.
JLEO Form
Revised March2022