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DATE: December 18, 2001
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RECO~4ENDATION:
It iS recommended that the City Council adopt proposed Resolution
No. 11607, co---~tting to funding for the Jefferson County
Narcotics Task Grant and authorizing the Chief of Police and the
Cit~ Manager to apply with the Jefferson County Sheriff's
Department, Hardin Count~ Sheriff's Office, along with the Cities
of Beaumont, Nederland, Port Neches and Groves to continue the
Jefferson Count~Narcotics Task Force and do all things necessar~
to secure the grant.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Port Arthur Police Dept. wishes to continue
participation in the Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force. The
City Council must pass Proposed Resolution 11607, committing to
provide matching funds as necessar~ to comply with grant
conditions. The City Council must authorize the Chief of Police
and the City Manager to apply and do all things necessar~ to
secure the grant with the other Task Force ~9mhers to continue
participation in Task Force.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL E~'~'~CT:
There are four investigators and one sergeant from the Port
Arthur Police Department assigned to the Task Force. Salar~ and
Benefits for these employees totals $306,786.92. Task Force
funds will pay $228,552.92 of this amount. The City of Port
Arthur's matching fundS for this grant total $78,234. The total
salary and benefit cost for the Task Force officers was included
in the Police Dept. Budget. The City will receive $228,552.92
from the Texas Narcotics Control Program Grant.
the matching funds requirement this year will be ~78 34. This
is an increase of $993. T~is is an increase of 1.28% over last
year.
Funding for this grant was allocated in the Police Dept. Budget
during the budget process.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE ~-~CT:
The acceptance of this recommendation will have no effect upon
staffing. This resolution merely authorizes the Chief of Police
and the City Manager to continue participation in the Task Force.
It is recommended that the City Council adept proposed Resolution
No. 11607, c~m~tting to funding for the Jefferson County
Narcotics Task Force and authorizing the Chief of Police and the
Cit~ Manager to apply with the Jefferson County Sheriff's
Department, Hardin Count~ Sheriff's Office, along with the Cities
of Beaumont, Nederland, Port Neches and Groves to continue the
Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force and do all things necessar~
to secure the grant.
P. R. No. 11607
12/18/01
RESOLUTION:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND CITY
MANAGER TO APPLY ALONG WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, THE HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT, THE CITY OF BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE CITY OF PORT
NECHES POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE CITY OF GROVES POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY
NARCOTICS TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the Sheriff of Jefferson County has prepared a grant application to
the Texas Narcotics Control Program for continuation of the grant that funds the
Narcotics Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the application proposes to continue the cooperative Multi-
Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force with the Police Departments in Beaumont, Port
Arthur, Nederland, Groves, and Port Neches, and the Sheriff's Department in Hardin
County; and
WHEREAS, the federal funds available under the provisions of the National
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1998 are being administered and disbursed pursuant to a
statewide strategy developed by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office,
and the application by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department would be an
appropriate expenditure of said funds in response to the statewide strategy and needs of
the affected communities, to address the illegal drug trafficking activities therein. The
City of Port Arthur pledges to participate in this Narcotics Task Force and the use of this
equipment in accordance with Criminal Justice Division and Texas Narcotics Control
Program rules and regulations and afl.m-ns that in the event of loss or misuse of Criminal
Justice Division Funds, by the City of Port Arthur, the City of Port Arthur assures that
these funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full.
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Port Arthur finds it desirable to
continue participation in the Jefferson County Task Force;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct,
Section 2. THAT, the City Council of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas, in a regular meeting duly convened and acting in its capacity as the
governing body of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, supports and endorses the application
of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department to apply for grant funds fi:om the Texas
Narcotics Control Program, as administered by the Criminal Justice Division, Office of
the Governor, to continue funding for the Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force, and
commits to provide the matching funds in an amount not to exceed $78,234.00,
Section 3. THAT, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur authorizes the
Chief of Police and City Manager to apply and do all things necessary to secure the grant
for the continuation of the Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED THIS day of A.D.,
2001, at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,
Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Secretary
APROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO ADMINISTRATION
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
DIR~ECTOR OF FINANCE
GRANT APPLICATION COVER SHEET,
(page 1 of 1)
Legal name of organization applying:
EFFERSON COUNTY
Division or unit within the applicant organization to administer the pro{ecL
.efferson County Sheriffs Department
3. Oh3cial applicant organization mailing address:
I001 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
4 Choose the box that best describes Ihe project
Project Description
[] Courts and Prosecution
[] Forensics/DNA
[] Evaluation Projects
-~ Technolecjy Improvements
[] Narcotics Task Force
[] Gangs :
[] Alternativss~ Incarceration
[] Public Correctional Facility
Improvement
[] OpemtJona[ Effectiveness
Improvement
[] Domestic Source Reduction
[] Substance Abuse Treatment
[] Prison Indust~ Projects
[] Witness/Juror/Victim Assistance
[] Anti-terrorism Proiect
[] Financial investigations
5 Pemon who can answer specific questions aboul this application.
Name: Ron Hobbs
Ti,a: Deputy Chief
Address: P.O. Box 3522
Beaumont, Texas
77704
Telephone Number: (409) 722-7763
Fax number: (409) 722-6596
e-mail address: ronsisland~aol.com
S. Agency's StatePayee Idenfificafion Number:
! ?46000291-2007
7. Is Ihs applicanl organization delinquenl on any state or federal debl?
[] Yes (If Yes, attach exp[anation) [] No
8 Requested Funds Amount Requested
C JO Funds !,057,000
Cash Match 626,118
TOTAL 1,683,118
To the best of my knowledge, all information in this application is true and correct
The application has been duly authorized by the governing body of Ihe applicant
and agrees ~o comply wiIh all CJD rules, including the attached assurances, if
~warded
Carl R. Oriffith
Typed name of Aulhorized Official
Signature of Authorized Official
/ /
Date Signed
9 Title of Project:
Narcotics Task Force
10. Apptication for:
Texas Narcotics Control Program (TNCP)
15. Countywhere headquarlers are based
Jefferson
12 Population of the county where the headquaders are based: 241,901
13. All cities and counties in the service area of the project and Ihs population of
each:
efferson County 241,901
Hardin County 48,758
CityofBeaumont 114,323 CityofLumbe~ton 11,125
City &Port Arthur 58,551 City of Silsbee 6,010
City of Groves 16,745 City of Kountze 2,223
City of Nededand 16,192 City of Sour Lake 1,547
City of Port Neches
14 Grant Start Date:
June 1, 2002
15 Is Ihis an application for firsbyear funding?
[] Yes [] No
If *No". complete the following
Year ot funding for this application (check one):
I-]Year2 r-lyear3 FI Year4 r-lYear5 []Year13
Current Grant #: DB-01-A10-13874-03
16. Date and city of application workshop attended
N/A --
17 If a local application, COG to which a copy of the applicalion was submitted
Is this application in response 1o a local/regional Requesl for Applicalions9
[] Yes [] No
18 If ptoiecl is stalewide, on who date was a copy of
TRACS Review:
Is this application in response to a storewide Request for Applications?
[] Yes [] No
Texas Narcotics Control Program (TNCP) -- Page 20
DESIGNATION OF GRANT OFFICIALS
(page 1 of 1)
LEGAL NAME OF
AGENCY:
PROJECT TITLE:
[] Ms.
O.~t~ Wo~s
JEFFFERSON COUNTY
Narcotics Task Force
PRO.~ECT DIRECTOR NAM~ (Type or Print)
Jeffe~,son County Sheriff
Title and Agency
1001 Pearl Street
Beaumont
77701
Official Agency Mailing Address
(409) 835-8418
City
(409) 784-5817
Zip
Daytimi Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-Mail Address
[] Ms,
Patrick Swain
FINANCIAL OFFICER (Type or Print)
Jefferson County Auditor
Title and Agency
1149 Pearl Street Beaumont 77701
Official Agency Mailing Address City Zip
(409) 835-8500 (409) 839-2369
Daytime Telephone Number Fax Number
E-Mail Address
[] Ms.
Carl R. Griffith
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL (Type or Print)
Jefferson County Judge
Title and Agency
1149 Pearl Street Beatmmnt 77701
Official Agency Mailing Address City Zip
(409) 835-8466 (409) 839-231 l
Daytime Telephone Number Fax Number
E-Mail Address
Texas Narcotics Control Program (TNCP) -- Page 25
PROJECT NARRATIVE AND SUMMARY
(page 1 of 3)
Problem Statement and Data:
Continue and enhance a coordinated regional attack with the goal of containing and reducing the
amount of importation, trafficking, and use of illegal drugs and related violent crime that continues to
plague our project area and the State of Texas.
ENFORCEMENT STATISTICS
1998 - 1999 1999 - 2000 2001-2002
ARRESTS 608 881 1,065
ASSISTS 766 687 683
DRUG SEIZURES
Marijuana 1,440 pounds 1,409 pounds 1,996 pounds
Cocaine 35 pounds 24 pounds 291 pounds
Crack Cocaine 12.25 pounds 13.8 pounds 10 pounds
LSD 2,833 d.u. 20,480 d.u. 11,518 d.u.
Methamphetamine 6 ounces 27 ounces 14 ounces
Designer Drugs 750 d.u. 6,613 d.u. 5,321 d.u.
PCP N/A N/A 19.36 ounces
VALUE OF DRUGS SEIZED $ 535,992 $ 1,596,850 $ 5,249,426
ASSET SEIZURES
Currency $ 300,175 $ 553,942 $ 522,924
Vehicles 14 9 7
Weapons 13 4 31
Texas Narcotics Control Program (TNCP) -- Page 6
Goal Statement:
Our goal remains an aggressive attack on the importation, distribution, and sale of illegal drags. We
believe this approach will ultimately result in reducing the availibility of and demand for illegal drugs
in our communities and the State of Texas.
Target Group:
The primary target group of this project is the criminal element of our population that trafficks in
illegal narcotics in our project area. Jefferson County borders the Gulf of Mexico in the Southeast
comer of the state. We have 2 airports, dozens of unmarked agricultural airstrips, 3 ports and many
docks and terminals servicing the oil refineries, off-shore exploration, and commercial fishing fleets.
Hardin County is home to several small cities and has a large rural population. Our target group will
those criminals who use these rural surroundings to avoid detection.
Our population is diverse, approximately 55% Anglo-American, 30% African-American, 10%
Hispanic-American, and 5% Asian-American.
Texas Narcotics Control Program (7'NCP) -- Page 7
(page 2 of 3)
Project Activities:
The Narcotics Task Force Qses every tool available to us to continue the fight against illegal drug
trafficking and use. Primarily, we rely on proven techniques such as the purchase of narcotids by
undercover police officers, the regular execution of narcotic search warrants and the recruiting and
managing of a network of confidential informants necessary for the success of these efforts.
Next, we operate a very successful highway drug interdiction program. This unit serves to disrupt
deter and disrupt the supply of drugs to our communities, across Texas, and the rest of America. We
also work to deny drug traffickers of the profits of their crimes by seizing and forfeiting the tools and
proceeds used in or gained by narcotics trafficking.
We are also involved in a marine smuggling initiative with the Galveston, Harris County, and
Cha~b'ers County task forces, along with the Coast Guard, Customs Service, and Drug Enforcement
Administration. This initiative is aimed at impacting the drugs entering Texas from the Gulf of
Mexico. We have met with limited success with this initiative. We continue to try to develop
intelligence sources in our ports, docks and waterways.
Our project area consists of 2 counties The task force is headquartered at the Southeast Texas
Regional Airport. All Jefferson County investigators assigned to the task force are officed at this
location. These officers are assigned to 4 units.
The North Sector team consists of 1 sergeant and 4 investigators. Their primary area of responsibility
is the City of Beaumont and the northern portion of Jefferson County. These officers work both
undercover and open investigations.
The South Sector team consists of 1 sergeant and 5 investigators. Their primary area of responsibility
is the Cities of Port Arthur, Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves and the southern portion of Jefferson
County.
The Highway Interdiction team is comprised of 4 officers who concentrate their efforts on disrupting
and reducing the amount of illegal drags being transported to and through our project area using the
interstate highway system.
The Marine Investigations team consists of 1 sergeant and 2 investigators who target drags being
smuggled into southeast Texas from the Gulf of Mexico.
Hardin County was added to our project area two years ago. This team consists of 1 sergeant and 3
investigators whose primary area of responsibility is Hardin Connty, which is located directly to the
north of Jefferson County.
We assign 1 donated JCSO investigator to the local DEA task force. This officer is the case agent on
JCNTF cases that are adopted for federal prosecution, cases adopted as Organized Crime Drug
Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations. He also files and tracks all of our federal
forfeiture cases and conducts financial investigations arising from our cases. The task force is always
involved in several long term investigations with the local offices of DPS, DEA, FBI, Customs and
,, "' prqject
ATF. We are also involved in 2 federally funded anti-drag initiatives. Weed & Seed is a
Texas Narcotics Control Program ~NCP) -- Page 8
targeting one Beaumont neighborhood for drug eradication and revitalization. "operation Safe
House" is a Department of Housing & Urban Development program targeting drugs trafficked in
government housing complexes. Both of these initiatives help off-set the high cost of undercover
operations. Both are on-going and sucessful.
It is no exaggeration to state that the narcotics task force is instrumental in virtually every narcotics
investigation conducted in our project area. From major traffickers to street level dealers. We target
all of them.
We use every means at our disposal in an effort to reduce drug abuse in our area. Task force
invesigators are regularly invited to speak to community groups, schools and churches on the dangers
of drag abuse and our efforts on their behalf. Further, our probation department and drug impact
court regularly ask us to check on defendants on probation for drug trafficking. We are supplied with
names, addresses, probation conditions, ceffew times, etc. When foand in violation of the terms of
their.;p, robation, a report is forwarded to the probation officer, and a motion to revoke probation filed
with the court.
We also have a donated JCSO investigator assigned to the local FBI office. He was originally
assigned to a new HIDTA initiative, the Beaumont Regional Intelligence Center or BRIC. His
primary assignment is to attempt to interview suspects arrested on drug charges in Jefferson County.
This has already to further our projects goals by providing a number of confidential informants, and
by continually providing us with a more accurate picture of the drng trends and trafficking in our
area.
However, given the events of September 1 l~h, 2001, we are adjusting some of our project goals. Our
investigator at the FBI is assisting agents with homeland security issues such as checking out foreign
nationals here on student visas, following leads on domestic groups such as the KKK, New Black
Panthers, milita groups, and people with links to gangs active in our area prisons. Our marine unit
boats and investigators being requested to assist the Coast Guard with security at our local ports,
refinery docks, and waterfront. Obviously, this is as important an assignment as drug enforcement,
and the narcotics task force will assist in any way possible. It is vital for any law enforcement
organization to be adjust its focus in order to meet a new or changing threat. The Jefferson County
Narcotics Task Force is well equipped and ready to help meet this threat.
With this range of enforcement functions, and conununity involvement, we work hard to meet the
needs of the communities we serve.
Texas Narcotics Control Program (£NCP) -- Page 9
Pro.iect Ob,iectives:
The Jefferson County Narcotics Task force uses several methods to track our project output and
measure our suocess. We use the required TNCP monthly arrest and prosecution reports. We also
use specialized computer sof~ware called SUISS to track our drug seizures and officer activity. These
tools are important in determining our productivity, identifying problems, and projecting needs.
Next, we regularly gather in unit and supervisor meetings to examioe our efforts, discuss problems:
and plan future operations. In turn, task force investigators meet with officers at their home agencies
to receive information and feedback and to offer advice and assistance regarding narcotic efforts and
trends. In the past 3 years, we have arrested 2,554 violators. Last year alone our arrests rose to a high
of 1,065. An increase of 17% from 1999-2000. These figures document both our hard work and the
extent of the problem in our area. Crime rates in our area continue to fall, as they have across the
country. Unfortunately, this trend has not been seen in drug enforcement.
The ['roblems relating to the trafficking and abuse of illegal drugs continue to plague Texas and the
rest of the country. Most of the illegal drugs entering America enter through Texas. Houston is the
number one warehousing and distribution point for illegal drugs in the country. Until this fact
changes, we must continue to fight this continuing scrouge on our conmmnities and neighborhoods
This fight seems without end. However, progress is being made on some fronts. Violent and
property crime rates continue to drop. We certainly believe that one of the reasons for this is
aggressive enforcement and prosecution of drug traffickers. Drug abuse is, in large part responsible
for property crime and violent crime. Aggressive enforcemeot helps to reduce other crime rates, even
if it is not reflected in a reduction in drug offenses.
Another measure of our effectiveness is the high number of civil cases filed by and forfeited to the
task force These forfeited funds serve 2 important goals. First, we deprive traffickers of the fruits of
their crimes. Next, these funds help to further our project goals and lessen the burden on the
taxpayers of the high cost of the war on drugs.
In this fiscal year, our goal will remain to be among the top task forces in Texas. Further, the
Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force will set as a goal of making 850 arrests, and we will seize
$ 800,000 wortb of illegal drugs and the forfeiture of $ 500,000 in drug related assets.
Texas Narcotics Control Program (£NCP) -- Page 10
(page 3 of 3)
Project Summary:
In 2002, our goal remains; 'a consistent, sustained and coordinated attack on the trafficking and use of
illegal drugs in our project area and the State of Texas. However, we do intend to adjust our,project
goals in order to assist with security and intelligence issues related to the fight against terrorism, both
foreign and domestic. Entering our 13th year, the Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force is a
respected member of the law enforcement community in southeast Texas. We continue to work hard
to improve the quality of life in our project area by aggressive enforcement and prosecution of
persons who traffick in illegal narcotics and perpetuate this plague on our citizens.
Our task force project area is home to approximately 295,000 Texas citizens. We are located in the
southeast comer of Texas near the gulf coast. Cities in our project area include Beaumont, Port
Arthur, Nederland, Groves, Port Neches, Silsbee, Lumberton, Kountze. and Sour Lake. Also in our
proje.'.ct.area are numerous smaller communities and large rural areas where traffickers manufacture
metlmmphetamine, grow marijuana, and try to avoid detection.
This narcotics task rome contines to be a successful project and a vital asset to our area. We work
with every state and federal agency in southeast Texas involved in the fight against illegal drags. We
are directly involved in virtually every narcotics investigation undertaken in our area. In the past 3
years alone, we have seized over 5,500 pounds of illegal narcotics, arrested 4,690 suspects and
forfeited more than 1,500,000 in drag related money and assets. Also very important to our
continued success is our excellent reputation with our area prosecutors for our through case
preparation and resourcefulness.
Aside from our enforcement efforts, we are active in other pro-active community oriented initiatives
such as DARE and the Police Activities League.. Our staff speaks regularly to churches, civic
organizations and schools regarding the dangers of drag abuse, what they can do to help, and the
efforts we are making on their behalf. Regular interactions with citizens help us to focus our
resources more effectively as we continue to fight a relentless enemy.
We use every method available to us to impact and reduce the availability of illegal drags in our area
and the state. These methods include time tested approaches such as ongoing undercover operations,
execution of narcotic search warrants and tactical operations. We also operate a very successful
highway interdiction program and a marine smnggling unit. Given the events on September 11th, we
are working with the FBT, INS and the U.S. Attorney to assist in detecting torrorist cells in this area
both foreign and domestic..
The Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force remains a vital and valuable asset to the communities we
serve. We are very proud of what we have built here over the past 12 years. We continue to fight a
relentless enemy on the drug front, and ~ve are ready to help in combating a new, but equally
menacing threat.
Texas Narcotics Control Program (FNCP) -- Page 11
SCHEDULE A - PERSONNEL
All salaries paid to personnel assigned to the Jefferson County Narcotics.
Task Force are in compliance with their department's approved salary
classification schedule and/or current collective bargaining agreement.
The relevant portions of all member agencies collective bargaining contracts
and the cotmty salary schedules are attached with this narrative.
Any raises granted during the grant period will be scheduled cost of living
increases granted in accordance with these contracts and/or county salary
scho'dules.
Deputy Chief Ron Hobbs
Commander/Project Coordinator
PERSONNEL SUMMARY - SCHEDULE "A"
APPLICANT AGENCY: Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
PROJECT TITLE: Narcotics Task Force
GRANT START DATE: June 1, 2002
(1) Commander Ron Hobbs JCSO - Deputy Chief 100% $ 72,223.00
(2) Roy Birdsong Jefferson Co. SO - Major 100% $ 55,464.00
(3) Todd Richards Jefferson Co. SO - Sgt. 100% $ 42,840.00
(4) Patrick Powell Port Arthur PD - Sgt. 100% $ 45,378.00
(5) Robert Roberts Beaumont Police Dept - Sgt 100% $ 55,014.00
(6) Steve L~ons Hardin County SO- Sgt 100% $ 35,659.00
(7) Mike Mills Beaumont PD - Officer 100% $ 42,568.00
(8) Engene Wilson Beaumont PD - Officer 100% $ 42,568.00
(9) Phil Smith Beaumont PD - Officer 100% $ 40,182.00
(10) Alton Baise Port Arthur PD- Officer 100% $ 42,101.00
(11) Panl Arvizo Port Arthur PD - Officer 100% $ 42,101.00
(12) Brad Lapeyrolerie Port Arthur PD - Officer 100% $ 41,728.00
(13) Sha~vn Perron Port Arthm' PD - Officer 100% $ 41,147.00
(14) Robert Ogden Jefferson Co. SO - Deputy 100% $ 40,920.00
(15) Reggie Boykin Jeffersou Co. SO - Depnty 100% $ 37,836.00
.(16) Danny Buchholz Port Neches PD- Officer 100% $ 38,771.00
'{17) Karl Leone Nederland PD - Officer 100% $ 39,437.00
(18) Allea Acord Groves PD - Officer 100% $ 37,513.00
(19) Richard Ai)l)le[nau Hardin County SO- Deputy 100% $ 32,952.00
(20) Brandou Davis ilardiu Cotmty SO - Deputy 100% $ 32,952.00
(21) Robert Bailey Hardin Couuty SO- Deputy 100% $ 32,952.00
22) Carleen Landry JCSO - St' Office Specialist 100% $ 32,773.00
23) Keesha Gnillory JCSO - Sr Office Specialist 100% $ 32,773.00
(24) $
(25) $
(26) $
DIRECT SALARIES $ 957,852.00
FRINGE BENEFITS $ 446,630.00
PERSONNEL BUDGET J $ 1,404,482.00
PERSONNEL
TOTALPERSONNELBUDGET'
SCHEDULE A
Salaries
Fringe Benefits
$ 95,7,852
$446,630
$1,404,482
Supervisory Staff
Commander
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department 100 $ 72,223
The'~c~mmander is responsible for the operation for the operation of the task force and
reports directly to the Jefferson County Sheriff and coordinates with the advisory board
on task force operation. With the assistance of task force supervisors, the commander
will monitor the operation of all task force units to ensure efficient use of personnel and
resources. All fiscal matters relating to the operation &the task force will be coordinated
with the Jefferson County Auditor's Office to ensure that the task force.is operated in
compliance with CJD/TNCP regulations. The commander is on call 24 hours a day.
Assistant Commander Jefferson Connty Sheriff's Department 100 $ 55,464
The assistant commander will assist the commander in all tasks relating to the operation
of the task force. In the absence of the commander, the assistant commander assumes
command and reports to the Jefferson County Sheriff. Oversees all field operations.
Serves as SWAT Team commander and is on call 24 hours a day.
Lieutenant Jefferson County Sheriff's Department 100 $ 45,153
(Donated Position)
The lieutenant will supervise field operations of the task force. He will assist in ail tasks
related to operation of the task force. In the absence of the commander and assistant
commander, the lieutenant assumes command of the task force. In addition, the
lieutenant is assigned as the evening shift supervisor and is on call 24 hours a day.
Field Supervisors
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department - Sergeant
(Marine & Mid-County)
100 $ 42,840
Supervises and coordinates the maritime investigations unit and serves as a field
supervisor of the mid-county sector. Coordinates maritime operations with DEA,
Customs & the Coast Guard. Also assists with field supervision of the investigators
assigned to the mid-county sector. On call 24 hours a day.
Port Arthur Police Department - Sergeant 100 $ 45,378
(South Sector)
Supervises the south sector unit, which concentrates their efforts in the Port Arthur a'rea.
Oversees undercover operations, drafting and execution of search warrants. Maintains
informant files, confidential funds, payroll records, case files, evidence, etc. On call 24
hours a day.
100 $ 55,014
Beaumont Police Department - Sergeant
(North County)
Supervisor of the North County sector which concentrates their efforts in Beaumont and
the surrounding area. Supervises undercover operations, drafting and executing search
war£~.rits, maintains confidential funds, informant files, case records, etc. Also manages
and maintains our technical surveillance equipment. On call 24 hours per day.
Hardin County Sheriff's Department - Sergeant 100 $ 35,659
Supervises all daily operations of our operations in Hardin County. Oversees all field
operations, maintains informant files, TNCP confidential funds, case files, etc. Is on call
24 hours a day.
Investigative Staff
14 TNCP Funded Investigators
$ 585,728
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department - 2 Investigators 100
Port Arthur Police Department - 4 Investigators 100
Beaumont Police Department - 3 Investigators 100
Hardin County Sheriff's Department - 3 Investigators 100
Port Neches Police Department - 1 Investigator 100
Groves Police Department - 1 Investigator 100
Nederland Police Department - 1 Investigator 100
$ 78,756
$167,077
$125,318
$ 98,856
$ 38,771
$ 37,513
$ 39,437
4 Donated Iuvestigators- Jefferson County Sheriff's Dept. 100
$ 150,720
Investigators will conduct both undercover and open investigations, including undercover
buys, search warrant execution, highway interdiction, marine interdiction, gang
investigation, etc. Investigators will develop and maintain sources of narcotics and
criminal intelligence necessary for the successful investigation, arrest and prosecution of
narcotic traffickers and abusers. Investigators are on call 24 hours a day.
Administrative Staff
'2 Support Personnel
100 $ 65,546
$ 32,773
Sr. Office Specialist - Jefferson County
(South Sector Office Manager)
This office specialist will serve as th~ office manager of the south sector office. Will
receive and maintain all case files, activity reports, informant files, intelligence reports,
etc. Will maintain records on civil forfeitures, task force confidential funds, and bank
accounts. Will prepare required quarterly and annual TNCP reports.
Sr Office Specialist - Jefferson County $ 32,773
(No~tl~ Sector Office Manager)
This office specialist will serve as secretary to the commander and office manager for the
north sector office. She will prepare and maintain payroll records, task force
correspondence and records, will maintain records on task force confidential funds,
intelligence reports, etc. Will prepare and maintain required TNCP prosecution reports.
Secretary - Hardin County 50 $ 20,155
(Hardin Co. Sector Office Manager)
(Donated Position)
This person will serve as part-time office manager of the Hardin County office. She will
maintain TNCP confidential funds, informant files, receive and maintain criminal and
civil case files, etc. Will assist the investigators with intelligence analysis, etc.
PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - SCHEDULE "B"
APPLICANT AGENCY: Jefferson Count~ Sheriff's Department
PROJECT TITLE: Narcotics Task Force
GRANT START DATE: June 1, 2002
{1) Employee Drug Testing $ 1,000.00
(2) $
(3) $
(4)
(~) $
(6)
(7) $
(8)
(9) $
(10) $
(tl) $
(12)
(13) $
(14)
(15) $
(16) $
(17) $
(18) $
(19)
(2o) '$
:(21)
22) $
23) $
(24)
$
(25)
$
(2e)
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES '"~ $ 1,000.00
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SCHEDULE B
PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1. Employee Drug Testing
$1,000
Texas Narcotics Control Program regulations require that grant funded employees submit
to periodic drug screens. These tests are performed at the cost ors 25.00 per test.
Approximately 10 tests are to be performed every quarter. This amount represents a
$ 500 reduction in this line item.
Texas Narcolics Con[roi Pro,ram
TRAVEL SUMMARY - SCHEDULE "C"
APPLICANT AGENCY: Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
PROJECT TITLE: Narcotics Task Force
GRANT START DATE: June 1, 2002
(1) $
(2) $
(3)
TOTAL COST FOR LOCAL PERSONAL VEHICLE TRAVEL
(1) In-State TraYel $ 7,500.00
(2) To Be Used For Travel, Lodging, $
(3) and Per Diem Expenses For $
(4) Investigator & Supervisor Training $
(5) Required Commander Travel, OCG $
(6) Meetings, and Out of Project $
(7) Investigative Travel $
(s) $
(9) Training, Tuition & Fees $ ?,500,00
10) Funds Will Be Used Fo]'Trainin~, $
(11) Tuition and Fees For Investigator $
(12) & Supervisor Training $
(13)
(14) Out of State Travel $
{15) (If Reqnired) $
$
(16) $
, (17) $
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21) $
(22) $
(23) $
(24) $
(25)
NON-LOCAL TOTAL $ 15,000.00
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SCHEDULE C
TRAVEL & TRAINING
$ 15~000
These funds will be used for travel, lodging, tuition and per diem expenses for the TNCP
annual conference, training schools, commander's conference, OCG quarterly meetings
and out of project area investigative'travel. This is our currently budgeted amount.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES - SCHEDULE "D"
APPLICANT AGENCY: Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
PROJECT TITLE: Narcotics Task Force
GRANT START DATE: June 1, 2002
(1) Personal Computers (3) $ 6,000.00
(2) Digital Recorders (lB) $ 4,500.00
(3) Programable Repeater (1) $ 5,500.00
(4) $
(5) $
$
(7)
(8) $
$
(9)
Ho)
~) $
12) $
(13) $
(14)
(15)
$
(16)
(17)
$
19)
$
(20)
$
(2~)
$
(22)
$
(23)
(24)
$
(25)
$
(26)
TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES $ 16,0oo.oo
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SCHEDULE D
EQUIPMENT
1. Personal Computers
(3) $ 6,000
TWO of these computers are needed to'replace aging computers in the Hardin County
office. The other is simply trying to prepare for a replacement should any of our existing
computers fail during the year. The price is based on recent Jefferson County purchases.
2. Digital Recorders
(15) $ 4,500
The~[ pocket size digital recorders will be used to gather evidence during undercover..
operations, interdiction stops, interviews, etc. Needed to replace our existing tape
recorders. Price is based on recent task force purchase.
3. Programmable Repeater
(1) $ 5,500
This repeater from AID-Westinghouse is used to maintain and boost the radio signal
between a covert transmitter worn by undercover officers and the receiver in our
surveillance platform. It increases the range and quality of the transmitter signal,
increasing officer safety, and delivering better quality recordings needed for successful
prosecution. I would like to purchase this equipment from AID because it will
successfully inter-face with our existing equipment. Price is based on quote from vender.
Texas l~arcotics Coll~tOl Progr~,~
SUPPLIES & DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES - SCHEDULE "F"
APPLICANT AGENCY: Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
PROJECT TITLE: Narcotics Task Force
GRANT START DATE: June 1, 2002 ,
(1) Vehicle Lease Costs $ 70,200.00
(2) Vehicle Maintenance $ 25,000.00
(3) Vehicle Insurance $ 15,000.00
(4) Fuel& Oil $ 12,000.00
(5) Office Sapplies $ 15,000.00
(6) Field Supplies $ 7,500.00
(7) Equipment Maintenance $ $,000.00
(8) Cellnlar Phone Expenses $ 2.6,880.00
(e) Confidential Funds $ $0,000.00
(10) Burglar Alarm Fees $ 1,020.00
(11) CLERIS Fees & Maintenance $ 8,000.00
(12) Law Books & Subscriptions $ 800.00
(13) Lien Pay-Off
(14) Court Costs & Legal Fees $ 1,000.00
(15) Wrecker Fees $ 2,000.00
(16) Aircraft Fuel $
(17) Bond & Notary Public Fees $ 500.00
18) Pager Expenses $ 2,736.00
(19) Boat Maintenance & Supplies $ 4,000.00
20) Vehicles $
(21) $
(22)
(23) $
(24) $
(25) $
(26) $
TOTAL SUPPLIES & DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES I$
246,636.00
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SCHEDULE F
Snpplies & Direct Operating Expenses
1. Vehicle Lease Costs
(9) $ 70,200
Nine (9) vehicles leased at an average cost ors 650 per month. The Task Force operates
a minimum of 32 vehicles. 27 are assigned to supervisors and investigators.
Plus our surveillance van and 4 forfeited vehicles we keep just for drug purchases.
Aside from these leased vehicles, we operate as many forfeited vehicles as possible.
We also have several vehicles assigned and supported by our member agencies.
I raised the monthly lease amount by $25. But I have eliminated 2 vehicles this year,
resulting in a line item reduction of $12,300.
2. Vehicle Maintenance
$ 25,000
These funds will be used for repair and maintenance of task force vehicles. The amount
averages out to $ 893 per vehicle x 28 vehicles. The other vehicles will be supported by
Jefferson County. This is our currently budgeted amount.
3. Vehicle Insurance
$15,000
These funds are used to purchase comprehensive insurance for the 14 vehicles leased by
the task force. We began purchasing insurance last year when Jefferson County began
self-insured. The remainder of task force vehicle are insured for liability only by the
member departments operating them. The increase over last year's budget is based on a
recommendation by the Jefferson County Risk Management Department.
4. Vehicle Fuel and Oil
$ 12,000
The task force budgets fuel for our 3 highway interdiction units and our boat. All other
fuel needs will be paid by our member agencies for their employees assigned to the task
force. This is our currently budgeted amount.
5. Office Supplies
$15,000
These funds will be used for office supplies for the 2 task force offices. We operate a
sector in Hardin County, in addition to our headquarters office in Jefferson County. This
is our currently budgeted amount.
6. Field Supplies
$ 5,000
These funds are used for'field supplies and minor equipment needed for safe and efficient
operations. These items include radio and flashlight batteries, surgical gloves, field t[st
kits, tactical uniforms, raid jackets, etc. Amount reflects our currently budgeted amount.
7. Equipment Maintenance
$ 5,000
Used for maintenance and repair of task force field and office equipment. These items
include radios, cameras, copiers, surveillance equipment, etc. This amount reflects our
currently budgeted amount.
8. Cellular Telephones $ 26,880
These funds are used for our mobile phone expenses. These are needed for secure
communications. The amount reflects a cost of 28 phones @ $ 76 per month each. Plus,
2 phones needed for our cell phone body mike system.
9. Confideutial Funds
$ 50,000
These funds are used for purchase of drugs, informant payment, and purchase of services
needed for our undercover operations. This is our currently budgeted amount. It should
be noted that our member agencies will still supply the task force with a minimum of
$ 50,000 in local confidential funds.
10. Burglar Alarm Fees
$ 1,020
These funds are needed to pay alarm fees for 2 of the sector offices. These costs are
budgeted at $ 600 per year for the main office and $ 420 per year for the Hardin County
office. This is our currently budgeted amount.
11. CLERIS System Fees & Mainteuance
$ 4,000
These funds are used to pays access fees and maintenance for the DPS CLERIS computer
system required by CJD. This is our currently budgeted amount.
12. Law Books and Subscriptions
$ 800
This line item is used to pay for needed books and subscriptions, penal codes, code of
criminal procedure books, physicians desk reference, drag law updates, etc. These items
have previously been paid from our office supply budget. The County Auditor
recommends a separate line item for these supplies.
13. Lien Pay-Off
$0
These funds are used to pay offliens on forfeited vehicles and/or property. Needed funds
will be transferred from program income accounts with CID approval. This assists ds in
maintaining our vehicle fleet and helps to limit our need for leased vehicles.
14. Court Costs & Legal Fees
$1,000
These funds are used to pay court cost, out of county service fees, ad-litem fees etc.
This is our currently budgeted amount.
15. Wrecker Fees $ 2,000
The}e'funds will be used for towing prisoner vehicles after interdiction stops, search
warrants, buy busts etc. This is our currently budgeted amount.
16. Aircraft Fuel $ 0
Funds will be used to pay for fuel for Jefferson County Sheriff's Dept. aircrat~ when used
~'or authorized task force missions. Needed funds will be transferred from program
income or transferred from other line items within our budget.
17. Bond & Notary Public Fees
$ 500
These funds are requested for employee bond expenses for our Hardin County office for
employees who handle cash funds. These fees are for Jefferson County employees in the
regular county budget. I have asked for a $ 300 increase needed to pay for needed notary
public fees, as we are in constant need of notaries.
18. Pager Expenses
$ 2,736
This amount reflects the cost for 19 alpha-numeric pagers leased for task force personnel
Cost is $12 per month/per pager. Other required pagers are supplied by member
agencies. This is our currently budgeted amount.
19. Boat Maintelmnce & Supplies
4,000
These funds will be used for needed maintenance, repairs and supplies for the marine unit
boats. This amount represents a $ 2,000 reduction in this line item.
20. Vehicles $ 0
Funds would be used to purchase vehicles needed for task force operation. Needed funds
would transferred from program income accounts and/or other line items in our budget
with CJD approval.
PROJECT BUDGET SUMMARY
APPLICANT AGENCY:
PROJECT TITLE:
Jefferson Cotmty Sheriff's Department
Narcotics Task Force
GRANT START DATE: June l, 2002
A. PERSONNEL
B. PROFESSIONAL & CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
C. TRAVEL
D. EQUIPMENT
F. SUPPLIES & DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES
~1,404,482.00
1,000.00
15,000.00
16,000.00
246,636.00
GRAND TOTAL 1 $1,0s?,ooo.oo [$ 626,118.00 15 1,683,118.00
CASH MATCH MUST TOTAL AT LEAST: $ 420,779.50 I
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(1) Jefferson Co*~ $ ~ ~ 3.328.00 (11)
(2) .~. or Port Arthm' $ 78,234.00 (12)
(3) ~ of Beamont $ 62,]47.00 (13)
(4) Hard~ Co~W $ 5],298.00 (14)
(5) Ci~ofNederland $ ~6,100.00 (15)
(6) Ci~ of Port Neches $ ] 5,853.00 (16)
(7) CityofGroves $ ~4,~61.00 (17)
(8) Program Income Accosts $ 274,997.00 (18)
(9) 09)
(10) Total Cash Match
Theinf0rmati0nceiquest~d bel0wisln0t~alcdlated in tbe;c0m~utations as part o! this grant application. It is for reporting purposes t~TNCP headquarters
On y EW~ t~ugh ~om~ Drogr~mJn~e:m~ b~ ~t~d as "CASH MATCH" above all program income on-hand needs to be reported below.
PROGRAM INCOME ON-HAND
(as of grant application submission)
1,063,409.00
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JEFFERSON COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE
Member Agencies
Lead A~enc¥
G. Mitch Woods
Jefferson County Sheriff's Dept.
Project Director
1001 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Ph. (409) 835-8418
Fax (409) 784-5817
Chief Darrell Bush
Nederland Police Department
P.O. Box 1165
Nederland, Texas 77627
Ph. (409) 722-4965
Fax (409) 723-1551
Chief John Tyler
Port Arthur Police Department
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Ph. (409) 983-8613
Fax (409) 983-8621
Chief Tom Scofield
Beaumont Police Department
P.O. Box 3827
Beaumont, Texas 77704
Ph. (409) 880-3801
Fax (409) 880-3844
Marshal Steve Savoy
Groves Police Depmtment
P.O. Box 846
Groves, Texas 77619
Ph. (409) 962-0244
Fax (409) 962-0771
Chief Gene Marsh
Port Neches Police Department
1201 Merriman Street
Port Neches, Texas 77651
Ph. (409) 722-1424
Fax (409) 721-9643
Sheriff Ed Cain
Hardin Co. Sheriff's Department
P.O. Box 1990
Kountze, Texas 77625
Ph. (409) 246-5100
Fax (409) 246-3277
Tom Maness
Jefferson Co. District Attorney
P.O. Box 2553
Beaumont, Texas 77704
ph.(409)835-8557
Fax(409) 835-8573
COOPERATIVE WORKING AGREEMENT
This is to certify that the objectives of the grant application submitted to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of
the Governor have been reviewed and that it is mutually agreed to cooperate to whatever extent is necessary in
carrying out the objectives described in this application.
Additionally, if the external agency has personnel assigned to the grant-funded project, that agency certifies that it is
cognizant of the rules and regulations goveming the operation of the grant and agrees to abide by any and all such
rules or special conditions relating to the application.
Jefferson County Sheriffs Department
Applicant's Organization
G. Mitch Woods
Phnted Name and Title of Applicant Authorized Official
John Tyler, Chief of Police, Port Arthur, Texas
Printed Name and Title of Official Authorized to Sign for the External Agency
Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force
Project Title
Signature of the Applicant Authorized Official
Signature of Official Authorized to Sign for the
External Agency
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