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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-21 - Agendas - FinalFOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE 100 West Rock Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. AGENDA For the meeting to be held October 21, 2020 1:30 P.M. Meeting is being held through Zoom. 1. Roll Call of Control Group members. 2. Approval of minutes from the September 16, 2020 meeting. 3. Financial Report, Financial Director Willie Newman 4. Report of Task Force, Sergeant Tyler Moore 5. Dispositions 6. Other Business • Proposed Addition to the Confidential Informant Agreement concerning counsel for Confidential Informants. • Proposal for age restriction for Confidential Informants. • Proposal for No Knock Warrants. • DTF Website update. 7. Public Comment* 8. Set place, date, and time for next meeting. Location: Until further notice, meeting will be held through Zoom due to Covid- 19 and the recommendation to social distance. Please check Fayetteville City Calendar for any changes or updates. Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: November 18 25 * Public comment at a Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Board meeting shall be allowed for all members of the audience who have signed up prior to the beginning of the agenda item they wish to address. Speakers shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes. The Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Board may allow a speaker additional time or may allow an unsigned -up person to speak by unanimous consent or majority vote. FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK EVRCE 100-A West Rock Street Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702 CONTROL GROUP CHAIRMAN: Mr. Mike Reynolds, Chief of Police Fayetteville Police Department 100 West Rock Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 587-3500 VICE-CHAIRMAN: Mr. Tim Helder, Sheriff Washington County Sheriff's Office 1155 Clydesdale Drive Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 444-1850 MEMBERS: Mr. Mike Peters, Chief of Police Springdale Police Department 201 North Spring Avenue Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 750-8128 Mr. Chris Workman, Chief of Police Prairie Grove Police Department P.O. Box 1033 Prairie Grove, AR. 72753 (479) 846-3270 PROJECT DIRECTOR: Mr. William Brown, Captain Fayetteville Police Department 100 West Rock Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 587-3504 OPERATIONS COORDINATOR: Mr. Tyler Moore, Sergeant Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force 100 West Rock Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 587-7122 FISCAL OFFICER: Mr. Willie Newman Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force 100 West Rock Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 587-3581 SECRETARY: Ms. Cara Murdoch Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force 100 West Rock Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 587-7122 FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE 100 West Rock Street Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 MEETING September 16, 2020 MINUTES A meeting of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Board was held on September 16, 2020. This meeting was held using Zoom due to Corvid-19 and recommendations for social distancing. Those present were: Mike Reynolds, Chief- Fayetteville Police Department Mike Peters, Chief -Springdale Police Department Jay Cantrell, Chief Deputy- Washington County Sheriff's Office Chris Workman, Chief- Prairie Grove Police Department Tyler Moore, Sergeant- 4th Judicial Drug Task Force Willie Newman, Financial Director-4th Judicial Drug Task Force Cara Murdoch, Secretary-4th Judicial Drug Task Force William Brown, Captain- Fayetteville Police Department Tim Franklin, Lieutenant- Fayetteville Police Department Guest: Kirk Lane, Arkansas State Drug Director Matt Durrett, Washington/Madison County Prosecutor Members of the public The meeting was called to order by Mike Reynolds. Upon roll call, the above listed members were acknowledged present. Copies of the minutes from the August 19, 2020 meeting were distributed to all present. A motion was made by Mike Peters, and seconded by Chris Workman, to approve the minutes. The motion was approved unanimously. Financial Director Willie Newman advised the board due to the delay in the grant award, which was approved late last month, and getting it signed and through the City Clerk's Office, it was delayed getting to the state. We did receive confirmation that the award is in place and available to start on the draw down. There was a personnel change that had to be coordinated with the state. With the new grant period, Willie Newman will correspond with other Fiscal Director's from other agencies to verify that we have accurate and update payroll information. It takes up to a month after we get the award accepted, to get the financials done. There will be a current financial by the next meeting. Sergeant Tyler Moore reported on the task force's activity August 1, 2020 through August 30, 2020 and distributed a copy of statistics to all present. Moore stated that in August the task force opened 27 cases, closed 18 cases, and made 9 arrests. Moore further noted that $4,025.00 was expended for the purchase of evidence, $0.00 for the purchase of service, and $400.00 for the purchase of information. Moore stated that drugs seized during the month included: Methamphetamine, Heroin, Ecstasy, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, LSD, Marijuana and pharmaceuticals. Moore stated that 4 warrants were served. Of those warrants, 3 search warrants, 1 surveillance warrant, and 0 phone warrants. Moore also noted that there were 4 drug convictions for the month of August. The task force seized 0 vehicles and a total of $35,159.00 in U.S. Currency during the month. The locations of DTF Enforcement Action for the month were: Fayetteville 15 cases, Springdale 9 cases, Farmington 2 cases, and Greenland 1 case. Report of Dispositions DTF 19-188 (State of Arkansas v Kenan Scales) This was a DTF investigation/arrest in the City of Fayetteville resulting in the seizure of $10,300.00 on September 3rd, 2019. $3,090.00 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $7,210.00 go to the drug task force and the remaining balance to be split based on current staffing (44.44% to the Springdale Police Department, 33.33% to the Fayetteville Police Department, 11.115% to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, and 11.115% to the rural agencies). A motion was made by Chris Workman, seconded by Mike Peters, to approve this recommendation. The motion was approved unanimously. Notes: This was a DTF investigation in which detectives purchased ecstasy pills from Scales. On 9/3/ 19, Fayetteville PD responded to a shooting incident at Scales residence. DTF executed a search warrant and located 2 pistols, Xanax, ecstasy, marijuana, and baggies and scales, along with the currency. DTF 19-218 (State of Arkansas v Emily Cooper) was a DTF investigation/arrest in the City of Fayetteville resulting in the seizure of $1,181.00 on January 27t", 2020. $219.60 went to the Arkansas Drug Director. $354.30 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $607.10 go to the drug task force and the remaining balance to be split based on current staffing (44.44% to the Springdale Police Department, 33.33% to the Fayetteville Police Department, 11.115% to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, and 11.115% to the rural agencies). A motion was made by Mike Peters, seconded by Chris Workman, to approve this recommendation. The motion was approved unanimously. Notes: This was a DTF investigation involving the targeting of violent offender Josh Weston -hill. Detectives attempted contact outside of a known drug residence and Weston -hill fled inside. Detectives gave chase and arrested Weston -hill. In the subsequent investigation, detectives located one ounce of methamphetamine on Cooper's person and two firearms inside the residence. DTF 19-419 (State of Arkansas v Jose Gordillo) was a Springdale Police Department patrol arrest where DTF responded to seize US Currency on December 31 st, 2019. Detectives followed up with information gathered by SPD and executed a search warrant on Gordillo's residence. Detectives located additional currency inside the residence, totaling from both scenes $3,465.00. $693.00 went to the Arkansas Drug Director. $ 1039.50 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office. It was recommended the 15% of the net total of $1,732.50 go to the drug task force and the remaining balance go to the Springdale Police Department. A motion was made by Chris Workman, seconded by Mike Peters, to approve this recommendation. The motion was approved unanimously. Notes: This was an SPD arrest, followed up on by DTF with a search warrant. SPD Officer Meadows received a stolen firearm report and developed Gordillo as the suspect. Officer Meadows located Gordillo and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation Officer Meadows located a stolen firearm, drugs, and currency. DTF detectives responded and wrote/executed a search warrant at Gordillo's residence. Additional drug, currency, and firearms were located at the residence. Other Business • A special city council meeting was held to approve a resolution to approve our annual State Crime Enforcement Prosecution Grant in the amount of $91,319.00. At the city council meeting public input was taken. Discussion was centered around the concern for reform of the drug task force. Specific areas of concern were Confidential Informant management and No Knock Warrants. Mike Reynolds had a couple of proposals he brought before the board for discussion. Also, at the next meeting bring forth some General Order changes for consideration of approval by the Control Board. First proposal revolves around the Confidential Informant Agreement, and the ability for the Confidential Informant (CI) to have counsel. Met with Prosecutor Matt Durrett to review the current Confidential Informant Agreement. The following addition is a proposed addition to the current Confidential Informant Agreement. 7. I understand it is my right to consult with and/or obtain counsel before gathering information or providing any services to the Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force. The Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force encourages cooperating individuals to consult with an attorney at any time. Also added was a segment where the CI could initial by each one of the categories. The agreement has seven categories. Reynolds proposed that each agreement be recorded by the detectives at the drug task force with audio recording. This is to show that the Confidential Informant was not coerced, that it was mutually agreed upon, and that all items were gone over with the Confidential Informant. Discussion regarding proposal. Mike Peters asked for a copy of the Confidential Agreement with the amendment for review before next meeting. Mike Reynolds advised that with this amendment to the Confidential Agreement that it would require an amendment to our General Orders as it applies to our Confidential Agreement and bring a draft forward for the next Control Board Meeting. Prosecutor Matt Durrett also recommend an additional paragraph be added to the CI Agreement. Mike Reynolds read the following addition: I have read and understand the preceding dealing with my conduct as a cooperating individual for the Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force. I am signing this of my own free will. No threats or any form of coercion have been used against me. • Second proposal regarding No Knock Warrants. Unclear how other agencies handle No Knock Warrants, Mike Reynolds advised for Fayetteville it must be approved at the level of Captain. Mike Reynolds proposed that a drug task force No Knock Warrant be approved by the CEO Chief of Police or their deputy, moving forward. Mike Reynolds, per his understanding, that over the last three years there were only nine No Knock Warrants sought in 2018-2019. In 2020, we have not asked for a No Knock Warrant to be signed by a judge at this point in time. Of those nine, six of those warrants were served. Tyler Moore said circumstance dictated that it was not necessary to execute the No Knock portion of that exception in three of those cases. Mike Reynolds opened the floor for discussion. No other discussion brought forth. • Kirk Lane, State Drug Director, we have a task force meeting coming up with DTF Command. Impressed with some of the changes you are going through and looking at, deliberating and trying to make good decisions based on the community response. Believes that other task forces could benefit from that. Lane asked if a member of the Control Board would be interested in doing a short presentation on some of the things the 4th Judicial District Task Force is doing. Mike Reynolds will have a representative available for this meeting. • Proposal regarding the age of Confidential Informants (CI). After meeting with Matt Durrett, it was suggested that CI's from the age of eighteen to twenty-one to seek approval from the Prosecutor Matt Durrett or his designee. This will be brought forward at the next meeting. Mike Reynolds open the floor for discussion. Tyler Moore asked for clarification concerning age. Mike Reynolds clarified the ages of eighteen, nineteen, and twenty -year -old CI's will require approval from Prosecutor Matt Durrett or his designee. No further discussion regarding this proposal. Public Comment Sarah Moore: Appreciates the new business brought forward. Likes the changes to the Confidential Information Agreement. Would like to discuss true ways CI's can have access to counsel when they are considering if they would like to be a CI or not. Would like to see the age of CI's to be move from the age of eighteen, nineteen, and twenty range, to the age of twenty-five. Would like the agency to have full transparency. Have a forward -facing website that would have posted minutes and audios of the meetings, so that individuals that are interested in how we are doing law enforcement activities in the Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force can easily access that information. Scott Mashburn: Thank you for listening to the concerns of the citizens for Fayetteville and concerns with the task force. How do I get information of when the meeting is going to be? How to get signed up for it? Would like to get on a mailing list to receive an agenda or any other items, like Ms. Moore said, that can be request through FOIA. If we can receive them before the meeting and not as the meeting is taking place. Chief Mike Reynolds requested a date and time for the next meeting. The next meeting will be October 21, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. This meeting will take place remotely through Zoom due to Covid-19 and the recommendation for social distancing. The meeting was adjourned. Minutes recorded. Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force DTF FY2020-2021 For Period Ending September 30, 2020 Federal Federal State Local Local Account Name Pending J21-004-18 Pending Pending J21-004-18 Non -Allowed Total Budgeted Balance Personnel - Fayettteville Secretary - - - 9,797 1,633 11,430 42,453 31,023 Supervisor - 15,133 - 2,522 17,655 65,575 47,920 Officers - 13,579 2,263 15,842 123,361 107,519 Mandated Benefits - - - 1,425 1,425 10,748 9,323 Employer Benefits - 5,667 10,819 16,486 75,806 59,320 Total Personnel Fayetteville - 34,378 - 9,797 18,663 62,837 317,943 255,105 Maintenance 8r Operations Fayetteville - - - - - 13,579 13,579 47,345 33,766 Springdale - - - - - - Washington County - - - - Rural - - - - - - - - Total Maintenance & Operations - - - 13,579 13,579 47,345 33,766 Contract Services Springdale 9,397 - 2,349 (0) 11,746 77,222 65,476 Washington County 3,453 - 863 0 4,316 75,766 71,450 Rural - 10,453 - 2,091 5,076 17,620 67,314 49,694 Total Contract Services - 23,303 - 5,303 5,076 33,682 220,302 186,620 Travel and Training - - - - - 320 320 2,450 2,130 Total Travel and Training - - - - - 320 320 2,450 2,130 Total All - 57,681 - - 15,100 37,637 110,418 588,039 477,622 FOURTH JUDICIAL DRUG TASK FORCE MONTHLY REPORT GRANT 2020-2021 September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020 I. Cases Opened Fayetteville Springdale Prairie Grove West Fork Farmington Enforcement Action 4 11 4 1 3 II. Cases Closed III. Arrest Made IV. Community Meetings V. Purchase of Evidence VI. Purchase of Service VII. Purchase of Information Vill. Warrants Served Search Warrants Phone Warrants Surveillance IX. Total Drug Amounts Cocaine (powder) Crack Cocaine Marijuana Methamphetamine (ice) Heroin LSD Ecstasy Prescription pills Opiates Other: X. Meth Labs Of which 23 : 86 22 : 63 12 : 33 0: 0 $1,950.00 : $6,835.00 $0.00 : $0.00 $150.00 : $1,550.00 0: 7 0 gr : 6.30 gr 0 gr : 13.50 gr 31.01 gr : 251.01 gr 893.70 gr : 4807.83 gr 0.00 gr : 13.60 gr 71.00 du : 73.00 du 23 pills : 36.00 pills 134 du : 232.75 du 6 du : 35.50 du XI r1m XIII. Lab 0 : 0 One Pot 0 : 0 Components 0 : 0 Dumpsite 0 : 0 Firearms Seized 3 : 18 Assets Seized Federal $0.00 : $0.00 State $0.00 : $56,341.00 Vehicle 0 : 0 Operations Dismantled Drug Trafficking 2 : 4 XIV. Conviction for the Month 7 Fourth .Judicliall Drug Task Force Genera I Orders General Order # 8 SUBJECT: Confidential Informants Date approved by Control Board: Control Board Chairman Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to direct the operations and investigations conducted by the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force (4th JDDTF) through the use of confidential informants. Order: It is the order of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force to thoroughly and impartially investigate crime using all resources available including confidential informants. It is recognized that confidential informants may have various motivations for providing law enforcement with information. Additionally, it is the policy of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force to ensure that all information provided during investigations be from reliable sources and be corroborated through any investigative means available. Definitions: Anonymous Source: an informant who provides information through any medium (i.e. phone, letter, email, etc.) but who does not provide his/her identity and therefore is unknown to law enforcement. Confidential Informant ("CI" : an informant who provides information to law enforcement based upon some motivation (i.e. paid informant or informant who has agreed to provide law enforcement with information upon an agreement with law enforcement and/or prosecutors for more lenient treatment related to the informant's criminal charges). Established Confidential Informant: A CI who has been approved by the Operations Coordinator following completion of the procedure for establishment set forth in this order. Effective 10/22/2020 Fourth) Judicliall Drug bsk Forice Genera l Orders Confidential Informant File: A file maintained by the department, at the direction of the Fourth Judicial District Control Board, for purposes of documenting all activity related to each confidential informant used by this department. Good Citizen Informant: Citizens, witnesses, and victims of crime whose identities are known to law enforcement and who have no motivation with respect to the information they provide to law enforcement. Stale Information: Information which is not timely such that it can no longer be considered useful for purposes of the seizure of contraband or evidence (i.e. the evidence or contraband is not likely to be found at the location where it had initially been observed). Control Officer: The officer responsible for controlling the informant at any given time while the Cl is an established Cl with the 41h JDDTF. Procedure: Anonymous Information: Members of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force are directed that no law enforcement action will be taken based upon information provided by anonymous informants until and unless sufficiently detailed information has been provided by the informant and an officer has corroborated the information provided (information which predicts future conduct of a subject which is then corroborated by law enforcement may sufficiently establish the informant has intimate knowledge of the subject and thereby establish reasonable suspicion). Anonymous Information which merely provides an allegation: the description and location of a suspect is insufficient to justify law enforcement action even when such information is corroborated. One exception to this provision would be anonymous information of this type indicating that a person has a weapon in a school. Anonymous information regarding allegations of law enforcement officer misconduct shall be forwarded immediately to the Operations Coordinator to ensure the proper law enforcement agency is notified of such allegations. Good Citizen Informants are generally considered reliable; however, officers shall always investigate the possibility of a motivation with respect to information received. As with any form of information provided, officers shall always take investigative steps in an attempt to corroborate information provided by informants, where practicable and feasible. Effective 10/22/2020 Fourth Judicull Drug Task Forne Gen era l Orders Confidential Informants (Cl): Due to the nature of confidential informants, members of this department shall be vigilant in the investigation of every person who is used as a Cl. Factors to be considered with all CI's: Reliability: Has the Cl provided information in the past which was documented in the department's Cl file and did the information provided prove reliable? Veracity: Is the Cl providing sufficiently detailed information which establishes the Cl has a sufficient basis of knowledge with respect to the information such the integrity of the information is established? Timeliness of Information: Is the information provided by the informant with respect to the location of evidence or contraband stale such that it is unlikely the evidence or contraband will be found at the location where the informant believes it is located? Confidential Informant File: When a Cl is established by any member of the 41h 1DDTF a Cl file shall be created. The following procedures shall be followed with regard to Cl files: 1. Informant File Security and Contents A. For each informant a separate file shall be established for accounting purposes. Informant files shall be kept in separate and secure storage, segregated from any other files, and under the exclusive control of the Operations Coordinator or an employee designated by him/her. Access to these files shall be limited to those employees who have a necessary legitimate need. An informant file shall not leave the immediate area except for review by a management official or the handling agent, and shall be returned prior to the close of business hours. Sign -out logs shall be kept indicating the date, informant number, time in and out, and the signature of the person reviewing the file. The 4th JDDTF office, containing the files, shall be locked at all times when unattended. 2. Assignment of informant number to protect informant's identity. 3. For each informant in an active status, the agent shall review the informant file on a quarterly basis to assure it contains all relevant and current information. Where a material fact that was earlier reported on the Establishment Report is no longer correct (i.e., a change in criminal status, means of location him/her, etc.), a supplemental establishing report shall be submitted with the correct entry. Effective 10/22/2020 FourthJudicial cioll Drug 'Tusk Force General Orders 4. All informants being established shall be checked in all available criminal indexes. If a verified FBI number is not available, the informant shall be fingerprinted with a copy sent to the FBI and appropriate state authorities for analysis. The informant may be utilized on a provisional basis while awaiting a response from the FBI. 5. A history or summary of all cases in which the informant has provided information will be recorded electronically in the case management software and the outcome of these cases and any indicators from the investigations which proved the informant reliable or unreliable. 6. Update on whether the Cl is active or inactive. Cl Logbook: An informant number logbook controlled by the Operations Coordinator or his/her designee containing: 1. Informant's CI number. 2. Type of informant (i.e., informant, defendant/informant, restricted- use/informant). 3 Informant's true name. 4. Name of establishing law enforcement agency. 5. Date the establishment is approved. 6. Date of deactivation. Establishing a Cl: An investigator, seeking to establish a Cl, shall follow the chain of command and provide documentation for the Cl to be approved by the Operations Coordinator. 1. Initiating the establishment process requires the officer to document the following information: A. Full set of fingerprints; B. Photograph; C. Current criminal history; D. Confidential Informant Agreement a. The completion of the Confidential Informant Agreement shall be recorded in audio, and shall be kept in the Cl file. E. Biographical Information to include: a. Date of birth; b. Descriptive Factors: Height, weight, eye and hair color, race, tattoos, etc.; Effective 10/22/2020 Fourth, Judicial Drug Task Force Genera I Orders c. Vehicle owned; d. FBI number if applicable if applicable e. Addresses for previous three years; Known associates; Prior contacts with this department including any prior information provided; Prior or current status with any other law enforcement department as a Cl; Signed Informant Agreement; 2. Each Cl file shall contain the following documents: A. Informant Payment Record- This record provides a summary of informant payments and shall be tracked electronically. B. Informant Establishment Report, including complete identifying and locating data, plus any other documents connected with the informant's establishment. C. Current photograph and fingerprints card (or FBI/State Criminal Identification Number). D. Confidential Informant Agreement with audio recording of agreement. E. Receipts for Purchase of Information. F. Copies of statements signed by the informant (unsigned copies will be placed in appropriate investigative files). G. Any administrative correspondence pertaining to the informant, including documentation of any representations made on his behalf or any other non -monetary considerations furnished. H. Any deactivation report or declaration of any unsatisfactory informant. I. Narrative outlining information the Cl is expected to provide and any indicators known to the officer offering the informant as an established Cl which would indicate the subject is reliable. J. If the Cl is currently on probation or parole, that fact will be detailed in the file. Additionally, the Operations Coordinator or their designee shall seek the input and approval of the judge who assigned the probation with respect to the subject's establishment as a Cl. 3. The Operations Coordinator or their designee shall review the documentation and cause the informant logbook to be reviewed so that a determination can be made as to whether the informant has ever been used in the past or whether the informant has ever been rejected or terminated as unreliable or other negative issue. Effective 10/22/2020 Frourth lu) d kcal Drug Task Force General Orders 4. Law enforcement action shall not be taken solely on information provided by a Cl prior to the establishment of the Cl by the 41h JDDTF. With all information provided by informants of any type, officers of this department shall take investigative steps to corroborate the information to the extent practicable and feasible. 5. A Cl will not be considered established until such time as the establishment process has been completed and approved by the Operations Coordinator or their designee. V Persons underthe age of 21: The use of a confidential informant under the age of 21 is not authorized without the approval of the Washington County Prosecuting Attorney or his/her designee. R. Juveniles: The use of a juvenile as a Cl is prohibited without the authorization of the Control Board Chairman or his/her designee. 1. No juvenile shall be used as an informant unless a parent or guardian has given express written authorization and has co- signed the Cl agreement and a waiver. 2. No juvenile shall be used as a Cl without the express consent of the Control Board Chairman or his/her designee. 3. No juvenile shall be used as a Cl in a manner which is contrary to state law. Maintaining Confidentiality: It is recognized that a Cl whose identity has been discovered may be at risk for retribution. As such, this department shall take all steps which are legal to maintain the confidentiality of any established Cl. 411 JDDTF personnel who become aware of the identity of a 4th JDDTF Cl, shall not reveal any information related to the Cl that may reveal their identity. The following exceptions apply to this provision and disclosure is appropriate under the following circumstances: 1. Disclosure to other departments' personnel, who have a need to know, in order to perform official duties of the 4 t h JDDTF. The control officer for the informant shall notify his/her supervisor that such disclosure has been sought and get authorization for this disclosure. 2. Disclosure to other law enforcement agencies or governmental entities that have a need to know, in order to perform their governmental function. The control officer shall, through the chain of command, get approval from the Operations Coordinator or his/her designee before this type of disclosure. Effective 10/22/2020 �F�ourtl ; .Jrur� 'cull Drug Task Force Genera VO rders 3. The Cl has agreed or is required to testify in a grand jury or judicial proceeding. It is noted that where appearance is required, the control officer shall notify the Operations Coordinator to determine the proper course of action in conjunction with the prosecutor. 4. If the CI's identity is required to be disclosed due to a decision of a court, prosecutor, or other governmental department with the authority to require disclosure, the department shall notify the established Cl of the disclosure. Note: the use of a Cl in a manner which makes the Cl a witness will lead to a required disclosure if a prosecution goes forward on the crime for which the Cl is a witness. General Provisions: 1. Officers shall work within the boundaries of State and Federal Constitutional Law as well as being in compliance with all departmental policies. It is noted however, that one of the basic functions in using a Cl often requires the Cl to commit an unlawful act and to report same to members of the 41h JDDTF. Recognizing this, under no circumstance will a Cl be authorized to commit a crime which could foreseeably lead to the injury of any person. Rather, the CI's actions will be limited to crimes such as the purchase of contraband. 2. Officers shall not interfere with the arrest or attempt to influence the prosecution of a Cl by this department or another department in a matter unrelated to an investigation the Cl is working on, at the behest of this department. Any action taken on behalf of a Cl shall only be taken with the express authorization of the Operations Coordinator or their designee. 3. Officers shall not reveal information to a Cl which involves an independent investigation of the Cl. 4. Officers shall maintain an ethical relationship with a Cl at all times. Officers shall not: A. Engage in any personal or business financial deals with a Cl. B. Become romantically involved with a Cl. C. Give or receive gifts, gratuities, or loans from or to a Cl. D. Interact on a social website when not duty related. E. Engage in off -duty or social interaction with a Cl. All communication with a Cl shall remain professional in nature. 5. During all meetings/debriefings of a Cl, at least two officers shall be present. An exception would be an interview conducted at a law enforcement facility or meeting a Cl at his/her attorney's office. Effective 10/22/2020 6. Two officers must be present at any meeting where the Cl is of the opposite sex of the controlling officer or in the case where the CI is a juvenile. 7. Payments to CI shall never be made unless two officers are present to witness the payment. Effective 10/22/2020 Fourth ,Ju) dic-lial rug ask Foric Genera I Orders General Order #16 Subject: Executing a Search Warrant Date approved by the Control Board: Control Board Chairman Purpose: To provide investigators with guidelines for the execution of a search warrant. Order: It is the policy of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force (4th JDDTF) to (1) provide techniques to accomplish a thorough and legal search; (2) observe the constitutional rights of the person(s) the warrant is being served upon; (3) minimize the level of intrusion experienced by those who are having their premises searched; and (4) provide for the highest degree of safety for all persons concerned. Procedure: 1. Members of the 4th JDDTF shall make all efforts to execute all search warrants in the least intrusive manner possible. A risk assessment shall be completed prior to any search warrant being executed by members of the 4th JDDTF. The risk assessment must be presented and approved by the Operations Coordinator prior to a search warrant being executed. A. Members of the 4th JDDTF are permitted to execute search warrants meeting a "Minimal Risk" based on criteria set forth in the risk assessment. B. Members of the 4th JDDTF are permitted to execute search warrants meeting a "Moderate Risk" based on the criteria set forth in the risk assessment when the execution by other means could be considered excessive. C. Members of the 4th JDDTF are not permitted to execute search warrants meeting a "High Risk" or "Very High Risk" based on the criteria set forth in the risk assessment, unless there is a way to minimize the risks. In cases of "High Risk" or "Very High Risk" search warrants, the Operations Coordinator will ensure the Project Director, or his designee, is notified through the chain of command to determine if a tactical team will be utilized to execute the search warrant. Effective 10/22/2020 Fourth Judicial Drug Task o rce Genera/ Orders D. The Operations Coordinator shall receive authorization from the Law Enforcement CEO, or his/her designee of the Jurisdiction in which a "No Knock" exception will be used in the execution of a search warrant. Z. Members of the 4th JDDTF shall adhere to Rule 13 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure during the execution of all search warrants Effective 10/22/2020