Enhanced
Drug and
Gang
Enforcement
2000
ARIZONA
CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
COMMISSION
A REPORT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
FUNDED BY THE DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT
ACCOUNT OR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ENHANCEMENT
FUND AND RELATED TO ILLICIT DRUGS AND DRUG
RELATED GANG ACTIVITY

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

JOSEPH ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

JIM BOLES, Mayor
City of Winslow

KATHRYN D. BROWN, Chairperson
Executive Board of Clemency

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

DAVID DOBROTKA, Chief
Glendale Police Department

CLARENCE DUPNIK
Pima County Sheriff

TONY ESTRADA
Santa Cruz County Sheriff

BILL FITZGERALD, Chief
Yavapai Adult Probation Office

DENNIS GARRET, Director
Department of Public Safety

J.T. MCCANN, Chief
Flagstaff Police Department

RICHARD MIRANDA, Chief
Tucson Police Department

JANET NAPOLITANO
Attorney General

RALPH OGDEN
Yuma County Sheriff

ROBERT CARTER OLSON
Pinal County Attorney

RICHARD M. ROMLEY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRISTOPHER SKELLY
Judge, Retired

TERRY L. STEWART, Director
Department of Corrections

MICHAEL D. BRANHAM
Executive Director

GERALD E. HARDT
Program Manager
Criminal Justice
Records
Improvement

JOSEPH R. FARMER
Program Manager
Drug Control & System
Improvement

S. KATHY KARAM
Program
Coordinator
Criminal Justice
Grants

Enhanced
Drug and
Gang
Enforcement
2000
ARIZONA
CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
COMMISSION
A REPORT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES FUNDED
BY THE DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT OR
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ENHANCEMENT FUND AND
RELATING TO ILLICIT DRUGS AND DRUG RELATED GANG
ACTIVITY

This publication was supported by Award No.99-DB-MU-0004 awarded by the Bureau
of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs. The opinions, findings, and
conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the
author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice.
This document is available in alternative formats by contacting the Commission Office
at (602) 230-0252.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Drug and Gang Enforcement Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Apprehension (Multi-Jurisdictional, Multi-Agency) Task Force Activities . . . 9-26
Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT)
Cochise County Border Alliance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial Narcotics Interdiction Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gila County Narcotics Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
La Paz County Narcotics Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metropolitan Area Narcotics Trafficking Interdiction Squad (MANTIS)
Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) . . . .
Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO) . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinal County Drug and Gang Enforcement Multi-Agency Task Force .
Prescott Area Narcotics Task Force (PANT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Santa Cruz County METRO Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Task Force . . .
Southwest Border Alliance Narcotics Enforcement Team . . . . . . . .
Western Maricopa County Narcotics/Gang Task Force . . . . . . . . . .

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Apache County Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Prosecution Program . . . .
Arizona Forfeiture Support Service Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coconino County Prosecution of Drug Cases and Forfeitures . . . . . . . . .
Gila County Drug prosecution and Asset Forfeiture Program . . . . . . . . . .
La Paz County Drug Task Force Prosecutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Special Crimes, Gang, Homicide, Trial
and Drug Diversion Bureaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) . . . . . . . .
Navajo County Violent and Major Prosecution Enhancement . . . . . . . . . .
Pima County Drug Prosecution Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinal County Drug Prosecution Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prescott Area Narcotics Task Force (PANT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Santa Cruz County Drug Prosecution Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tucson City Attorney’s Drug Enforcement Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yuma County Drug, Gang and Violence Prosecution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pinal County Sheriff’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (DARE) . . . 44
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Forensics Drug Evidence Analysis Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-48
Crime Lab Support for Drug and Gang Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forensic Analysis Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Tucson Police Department Enhanced Drug Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Detention Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-54
Arizona Department of Corrections Drug Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Coconino County Drug Detention Officer Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Maricopa County Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement Detention Strategy . . . . . 52
Court Adjudication Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-54
Arizona Supreme Court Anti-Drug Adjudication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-66
Apache County Sheriff’s Office . . .
Arizona Department of Corrections .
Cochise County Attorney’s Office . .
Coconino County Sheriff’s Office . .
Coolidge Police Department . . . . . .
Florence Police Department . . . . . .
Gila County Sheriff’s Office . . . . . .
Globe Police Department . . . . . . . .
Pima County Attorney’s Office . . . .
Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office

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Career Criminal Identification . . . . . .
Covert Technical Enforcement Project
Direct Bike Patrols . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Highway Drug Interdiction . . . . . . . .
Hotel/Motel Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Major Offenders Task Force . . . . . . .
Police Service Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Arizona Revised Statute § 41-2405 (A) 12 requires the Arizona Criminal Justice
Commission to submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker
of the House of Representatives an annual report on law enforcement activities funded
by the DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT (ACCOUNT) or the CRIMINAL
JUSTICE ENHANCEMENT FUND (CJEF) as it relates to illicit drugs and drug related
gang activity. This annual report requirement was established in 1990.
The DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT established in 1987 by Arizona
Revised Statute § 41-2402, is used to enhance efforts to deter, investigate,
prosecute, adjudicate, and punish drug offenders. Funds in the DRUG AND GANG
ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT are from the following sources:
(1) Federal monies made available to states by grants under the Edward Byrne
Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Program;
(2) Mandatory fines collected for felony drug offense convictions as authorized by
A.R.S. 13 Chapter 34;
(3) Appropriations to the ACCOUNT by the Legislature; and
(4) Local cash match funds furnished by grantees.
In 1987, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission developed and implemented a
statewide enhanced drug enforcement strategy, as required to qualify for federal
formula grant assistance monies for drug control. The strategy was designed to be
compatible with the statutory requirements that created the DRUG AND GANG
ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT. The strategy is the framework within which the Arizona
Criminal Justice Commission allots and distributes all monies in the ACCOUNT. Each
year the strategy is reviewed, refined, updated, and published by the Arizona Criminal
Justice Commission. A formal application system and an extensive open meeting
process is utilized by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for awarding grant
funds from the ACCOUNT. In 2000, the strategy was submitted for a 3 year period,
but will continue to be reviewed and updated annually.
The CRIMINAL JUSTICE ENHANCEMENT FUND is established by Arizona
Revised Statute § 41-2401. This statute details which entities shall receive monies
from the CJEF by percentage amounts and the purposes for utilization of the monies.

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Introduction

This report provides summary information on projects receiving funds from the
DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT and on projects funded by the
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ENHANCEMENT FUND during FY 2000 (July 1, 1999 to June 30,
2000), related to drug activity or drug related street gang activity. Many other very
valuable and productive drug and gang enforcement, and prevention activities are
conducted throughout the State funded entirely by state, local and county authorities,
without enhancement monies, and are therefore not included in this report.

Drug and Gang Enforcement Account

DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT
In FY 2000 (July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001), the Arizona Criminal Justice
Commission authorized a total of $13,854,715 in award funds from the DRUG AND
GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT to 72 projects in the State. The DRUG AND GANG
ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT includes $2,319,151 of local cash match funds deposited
by grant recipients.

SOURCE OF MONIES

2000

Federal Formula Grant Funds

$6,957,451

Drug Fines

$4,578,113

State Appropriated Funds
Local Match Funds

$0
$2,319,151

The Commission authorizes ACCOUNT funding to projects in the State in six
program areas in accordance with the statewide enhanced drug enforcement strategy
and the ACCOUNT guidelines. The six areas are: drug apprehension and prosecution,
criminal history records improvement, drug offender adjudication, drug offender
detention, drug analysis (forensic services) and drug abuse education/prevention.
In FY 2000, 16 drug apprehension projects consisting of 16 multi-jurisdictional,
multi-agency drug task forces, established in all 15 counties in the State of Arizona,
received support funding from the ACCOUNT. There were 15 drug prosecution
projects in the State receiving support funding from the ACCOUNT. Included in these
15 projects were full time dedicated drug prosecutors in 13 of the 15 counties in
Arizona.
During FY 2000, 10 criminal history records improvement projects received
ACCOUNT funds.
Drug offender detention projects in 2 counties received ACCOUNT funds. Drug
testing funds were provided to the Department of Corrections. Drug abuse education
projects received support funding from the ACCOUNT in 1 location. Enhanced drug
forensic analysis projects including the Department of Public Safety, the Phoenix Police
Department, and the Tucson Police Department received ACCOUNT funds. One
program grant from the ACCOUNT was authorized to the Administrative Office of the
Courts which passed the ACCOUNT funds through to 24 court related enhancement
projects in all 15 counties in Arizona.

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Drug and Gang Enforcement Account

In FY 2000, direct personnel costs made up 87% of the authorized expenditures
from the ACCOUNT. The other costs associated with the projects such as
equipment, operations, space, etc. were supplied by the State, county, and local
authorities participating in the projects. The ACCOUNT expenditures provided salaries,
overtime, and employee related expenses for 286 criminal justice professionals in the
State of Arizona.
FY 2000
Investigators
Education Officers

83
1

Prosecutors

57

Public Defenders

14

Forensic Criminalists/Print Examiners

12

Judges/Commissioners

7

Probation Officers

26

Detention Officers

10

Support Staff

76

TOTAL

286

In FY 2000, apprehension project activities resulted in the arrest of 3,714 drug
offense violators, a 10.93% increase over FY 1999 (3,348); the removal of 135,046
pounds of marijuana a slight (1.75%) increase over FY 1999 (132,721); 1,803.49
pounds of cocaine; and 183.47 pounds of methamphetamine/amphetamine, an
11.90% increase over FY 1999 (163.96). Drug traffickers' non-drug assets with a
gross estimated value of $12,148,671 were seized in this 12 month period.
Statistical results have been compiled from the 15 drug prosecution projects funded
by the ACCOUNT for FY 2000. These results show a continued aggressive drug
prosecution effort in the State. During this period, 11,597 drug violators were
convicted in the State; 62.78% of these were felony convictions. Prison sentences
were received by 1,289 of these convicted drug violators; 2,681 received jail
sentences; and 4,125 were placed on probation.
The criminal justice records improvement projects receiving support funds from the
ACCOUNT have enabled State, county and local law enforcement agencies to improve
criminal justice records automation systems by the acquisition of hardware, software,
and consultant expertise.

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Drug and Gang Enforcement Account

Expenditures from the ACCOUNT were begun in March, 1988. A sustained
continuous program has been maintained since that time. In the 147 month period
from April 1, 1988 through June 30, 2000, $48,712,257 was expended by
apprehension projects; $45,245,125 for prosecution projects; $25,757,072 for
adjudication projects; $12,848,446 for drug abuse education, drug forensic analysis,
and drug offender detention projects; and $5,169,866 for criminal history records
improvement projects which had its first expenditure in FY 1995.
The statewide enhanced drug enforcement program has been highly productive.
During the 147 month period, apprehension projects' activities resulted in the arrest
of 38,555 drug offense violators. Program activities were responsible for the removal
of over 55,988 pounds of cocaine, over 1,538,395 pounds of marijuana, 132 pounds
of heroin, and over 2,243 pounds of amphetamine/methamphetamine.
Drug
traffickers' non-drug assets with a gross estimated value of $127,260,911 were
seized during this 147 month period.
The actual results achieved in the 147 months of the enhanced drug enforcement
program show that for every $1,263 expended by the apprehension projects one (1)
drug violator arrest was made, drug traffickers were deprived of the profit from the
drugs seized and also deprived of an estimated value of $3,301 in non-drug assets
seized.

NOTICE
Actual forfeiture of seized trafficker assets is a legal process and the gross estimated value
of such seizures is very seldom received by law enforcement and prosecuting agencies.
After forfeiture is achieved, lien holders (financial institutions and other legitimate
claimants) are paid from the actual forfeiture proceeds. Storage, property maintenance and
management costs, and processing and disposition fees are also paid from forfeiture
proceeds. The gross estimated value of seizures is used only as an indicator of the
negative impact seizures have on drug traffickers' resources.

The statewide distribution of DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT funds
for FY 2000 for each project is presented by geographical area and program on the
following pages.

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DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT
FY 2000
Apache County
Apprehension

FY 2000
Gila County

$272,649

Apprehension

340,202

Prosecution

93,626

Prosecution

70,250

Adjudication

30,359

Adjudication

42,654

Criminal Justice Records
Total

126,038
$522,672

Cochise County
Apprehension
Prosecution
Adjudication
Criminal Justice Records
Total

Criminal Justice Records
Total

132,576
$585,682

Graham County
$199,807
176,018
63,452

Apprehension
Adjudication
Total

$33,722
5,402
$39,124

100,000
$539,277
Greenlee County
Apprehension

Coconino County

Apprehension
Prosecution

Adjudication

$274,459

Total

153,015
37,064

Adjudication

62,797

La Paz County

Criminal Justice Records

97,800

Apprehension

$625,135

Prosecution
Adjudication
Total

Maricopa County

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$129,818
53,668
3,237
$186,723

FY 2000

Apprehension

2,208

$24,932

Detention

Total

$22,724

FY 2000
Pima County

$777,959

Apprehension

$803,255

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DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT
Prosecution

1,469,911

Forensic Analysis

53,818

Detention
Adjudication
Total

327,299
1,189,106
$3,818,093

Mohave County
Apprehension
Prosecution
Adjudication
Total

Prosecution
Forensic Analysis
Adjudication
Criminal Justice Records
Total

835,441
53,070
662,870
98,800
$2,453,436

Pinal County
$344,262
203,260
52,140
$599,662

Apprehension
Prosecution

$248,934
178,022

Drug Education

28,771

Adjudication

70,823

Criminal Justice Records
Total

105,000
$631,550

Navajo County
Apprehension
Prosecution
Adjudication
Total

$258,454
106,603
58,892
$423,949

Santa Cruz County
Apprehension
Prosecution

41,273

Adjudication

30,255

Criminal Justice Records

30,300

Total
FY 2000
Yavapai County
Apprehension
Prosecution
Adjudication
Total
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$219,756

$321,584
FY 2000

State
$38,138
76,134
133,961
$248,233

Prosecution
Forensic Analysis

$946,675
490,717

Detention

82,118

Adjudication

52,576
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DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT
Criminal Justice Records
Total

49,280
$1,621,366

Yuma County
Apprehension

$246,352

Prosecution

303,312

Adjudication

159,920

Total

$709,594

The next section in this report contains a separate report on each project funded by
the DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT.

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Apprehension (Multi-jurisdictional, Multi-agency) Task Force Activities

APPREHENSION (MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL, MULTI-AGENCY)
TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES
DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT
FY 2000

Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT)

$272,649

Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG)

199,807

Commercial Narcotics Interdiction Program

438,893

Gila County Narcotics Task Force

340,202

Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force

22,724

La Paz County Narcotics Task Force

129,818

Metropolitan Area Narcotics Trafficking Interdiction Squad (MANTIS)

803,255

Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET)

344,262

Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team

258,454

Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO)

274,459

Pinal County Drug and Gang Enforcement Multi-agency Task Force

248,934

Prescott Area Narcotics Task Force (PANT)

438,138

Santa Cruz County METRO Task Force

219,576

Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Task Force

33,722

Southwest Border Alliance Drug Narcotics Enforcement Team

246,352

Western Maricopa County Narcotics/Gang Task Force

339,066

TOTAL

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

$4,610,311

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Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account
$272,649
Funds:
$61,705
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:
The Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team is a small, formally
organized multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency narcotics task force operating under a
board of directors. It consists of local officers working closely with a full time drug
case prosecutor to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers, and seize drugs and
forfeitable assets.
The primary objective of the task force is to provide a coordinated drug, gang and
violent crime investigation and prosecution effort in Apache County to reduce drug
abuse and drug trafficking.
ACCENT is administered by the Apache County Sheriff's Office. Participants
include the St. Johns Police Department; Springerville Police Department; Eagar Police
Department; Arizona Department of Public Safety; Navajo Nation Police Department;
Apache County Attorney's Office; and the County Sheriff’s Office.
This multi-agency task force has made 1,560 drug arrests since its inception in
April 1988. The 73% in use/possession arrests continues to reflect the task force's
firm user accountability approach to deterring drug abuse in Apache County. The task
force has seized 77.70 pounds of cocaine; 3,963 pounds of marijuana; 6,841
cannabis plants under cultivation; 51.66 pounds of methamphetamine; and 27,324
dosage units of other dangerous drugs. The task force has seized drug law violators'
assets with an estimated value of $2,719,447. This enforcement program provides
limited coverage for an area suspected of having high levels of transportation of illicit
drugs enroute from the U.S. - Mexico border, through Southern Arizona and New
Mexico, and on to other states.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-

85
50
135

1,137
423
1,560

2.14
318
984
22.8
10,500
131

1,243.21
3,963
6,841
26.91
23,435
27,324

$47,229

$2,719,447

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on Page 5)
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Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$199,807
$45,220

The Border Alliance Group (BAG) is a drug enforcement task force, involving
Federal, State, and local agencies, formally organized to identify, arrest and prosecute
drug traffickers. The Task Force is organized to seize drugs and cash assets, and
pursue investigative leads to upper level trafficking organizations operating in the
federally designated Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area that
includes all of Cochise County.
The primary objective of the task force is to effectively dismantle narcotics
smuggling and street gang networks in Cochise County through aggressive
enforcement and prosecution; investigative training; centralized intelligence analysis;
and asset seizure and forfeiture.
BAG is administered by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. Participants include
the Arizona Department of Public Safety; Benson Police Department; Bisbee Police
Department; Tombstone Marshal; Willcox Police Department; Douglas Police
Department; Cochise County Attorney’s Office; and the County Sheriff's Office.
This task force, operating along the 83 miles of remote, sparsely populated United
States border with the Republic of Mexico, has continued its high levels of productivity
in drug seizures, including over 11,273 pounds of cocaine; 273,579 pounds of
marijuana; 4,685 cannabis plants under cultivation; over 171 ounces of
methamphetamine; and moderate amounts of other dangerous drugs. Since its
inception in 1988, the task force has also seized drug law violators' assets valued at
an estimated $13,186,863 and made 1,984 arrests; 75% were for sales/trafficking
offenses. This level of task force activity continues to support the value derived from
inter-agency cooperation in the anti-drug campaign, with substantial impact on
reducing the availability of illicit drugs.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-

95
285
380

494
1,490
1,984

10,181
81,638
243
0
1,410
75

180,372
273,579
4,685
689
4,850
1,681

$1,026,578

$13,186,863

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
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Commercial Narcotics Interdiction Program
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$438,893
$99,329

The Commercial Narcotics Interdiction Program
is a multi-jurisdictional,
multi-agency unit of federal, state and local officers organized to identify, arrest and
prosecute drug traffickers using commercial transportation and air freight/parcel
companies to transport drugs and money for drug purchases.
The primary goals are to arrest and prosecute individuals transporting illegal drugs
through commercial transportation; to seize illegal drugs being transported; and to
seize cash and other financial assets related to illicit drug trafficking.
The Commercial Narcotics Interdiction Program is administered by the Phoenix
Police Department. Participants include the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration; Maricopa County Attorney's Office; Arizona National Guard; and the
Phoenix Police Department.
This strategically located unit has continued to maintain high levels of productivity.
Since its inception in 1988, it has seized over 392 pounds of cocaine; 36,179 pounds
of marijuana; 107 cannabis plants; 7.9 pounds of heroin; over 184.78 pounds of
methamphetamine; and 803,612 dosage units of other drugs. The unit has seized
assets with an estimated value of $18,034,285 mostly in cash. Of the unit's total of
1,714 arrests; 1,292 (75.37%) were for sales/trafficking offenses. The unit has had
a significant impact on drug trafficking use of commercial transportation in Arizona.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-

20
102
123

421
1,292
1,714

330
2,147
1
1,001
3,818
236,557

6,273
36,179
107
3,585
83,818
803,612

$3,667,328

$18,034,285

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
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Gila County Narcotics Task Force
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$340,202
$76,993

The Gila County Narcotics Task Force is a formally organized multi-jurisdictional,
multi-agency unit created to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers; seize drugs
and cash assets; and pursue investigative leads to upper level drug trafficking
organizations.
The primary objectives are to reduce drug trafficking and gang violence; promote
public safety and awareness; and increase cooperation and participation of state,
county and local agencies through training, drug investigations and violator asset
seizures.
The Task Force is administered by the Gila County Sheriff's Office. Participants
include the Globe Police Department; Miami Police Department; Payson Police
Department; Arizona Department of Public Safety; and the County Sheriff's Office.
The Gila County Narcotics Task Force was initiated in June 1988. Since then, it
has arrested 1,871 drug law violators, of which 37% were charged with
sales/trafficking offenses. The unit has seized 110 ounces of cocaine; 2,469 pounds
of marijuana; 3,393 cannabis plants under cultivation; 107 grams of heroin; and
262.88 pounds of methamphetamine, with smaller amounts of other dangerous drugs.
Drug violator assets seized have an estimated gross value of $2,425,602.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

212
62
274

1,178
693
1,871

7.53
588
183
46
5,177
600

110
2,469
3,393
107
119,245
10,317

$322,852

$2,425,602

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

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Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$22,724
$5,143

The Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force is informally organized, with
participating agencies agreeing to provide resources and manpower as needed to
conduct narcotics investigations and enforcement activity throughout the county.
The primary goals are to reduce drug abuse and trafficking activity in Greenlee
County by conducting investigative and enforcement activities leading to the
identification, arrest and successful prosecution of drug law violators, and seizure of
their illicit drugs and forfeitable assets.
The Task Force is administered by the Greenlee County Sheriff's Department.
Participants include the Arizona Department of Public Safety; U.S. Forest Service;
Clifton Police Department; and the County Sheriff's Department.
The Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force was initiated in July 1992. This small
rural task force has made 230 arrests, of these 81.3% were for use/possession
offenses. This reflects the task force's user accountability approach to deterring drug
abuse in the county. The unit has seized 38 ounces of cocaine; and over 329 pounds
of marijuana. Drug violators assets seized have an estimated gross value of $33,328.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 92-00

11
8
19

187
43
230

0
.32
1
0
18.59
0

38
329.55
25
.25
163.09
37

$4,776

$33,328

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
Task Force Established July 1992.
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La Paz County Narcotics Task Force
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$129,818
$29,380

The multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency La Paz County Narcotics Task Force operates
in the county and along the Colorado River in Western Arizona to identify, arrest and
prosecute drug traffickers, and seize illicit drugs and drug law violators' assets for
forfeiture. The task force coordinates many regional activities with the Southwest
Border Alliance, MAGNET and Prescott Area Narcotics Task Forces.
The primary objective is to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers and gang
networks operating in La Paz County and neighboring Riverside County, California.
The Task Force is administered by the La Paz County Sheriff's Department.
Participants include the Parker Police Department; Quartzsite Marshal's Office;
Colorado River Indian Tribal Police Department; and the County Sheriff's Department.
Since its inception in 1988, the La Paz County Narcotics Task Force has made 959
drug arrests; 66.63% of these were for sales/trafficking offenses. The unit has seized
over 327 pounds of cocaine; 3,689 pounds of marijuana; 1,485 cannabis plants under
cultivation; 276.20 pounds of methamphetamine; 161,337 dosage units of other
dangerous drugs; and 1.13 pounds of heroin. Drug law violators' assets with an
estimated value of $4,088,034 were also seized for forfeiture.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

64
64
128

320
639
959

.5
12
778
7.5
1,267
0

5,244.5
3,689
1,485
516.5
125,284
161,337

$91,398

$4,088,034

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

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Metropolitan Area Narcotics Trafficking Interdiction Squads (MANTIS)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$803,255
$181,790

MANTIS is a formally organized multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency narcotics
enforcement task force in Pima County initiated in July 1988. It operates under a
multi-agency policy board that ensures ongoing adherence to its mission statement.
With enhanced drug grant funding providing approximately 10% of its total resources,
the task force maintains its multi-level/multi-agency approach to demand reduction,
retail, mid-level and upper-level narcotics enforcement activities to severely impact the
narcotics problem in Pima County, including the Tucson Metropolitan Area.
The primary goals are to share drug-related criminal intelligence with other law
enforcement agencies; arrest street-level dealers; close crack houses; identify and
develop significant investigative targets; identify major narcotics networks in Pima
County and seize assets for forfeiture; and identify and target major and mid-level
narcotics trafficking organizations.
MANTIS is administered by the Tucson Police Department. Participants include the
Pima County Sheriff's Department; South Tucson Police Department; Marana Police
Department; Oro Valley Police Department; Tucson Airport Authority; University of
Arizona Police Department; Pima College Police; Tohono O'Odham Nation; Arizona
Department of Public Safety; National Guard; the Arizona HIDTA Center; and the
Tucson Police Department.
The MANTIS Task Force continues to exceed project objectives.
Since
implementation in July 1988, the unit has seized over 11,617 pounds of cocaine;
835,479 pounds of marijuana; 8,881 cannabis plants under cultivation; over 5.69
pounds of heroin; 61.25 pounds of methamphetamine; and 174,075 dosage units of
other drugs. The unit reports the seizure of drug violator assets with an estimated
gross value of $26,997,188. This project has been responsible for 4,429 drug arrests.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

49
242
291

N/A
N/A
4,429

5,085
20,692
100
28.4
8,952
26,838
$2,845,8

185,875
835,479
8,881
2,583.85
27,785
174,075
$26,997,188

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5) N/A=Not
Available
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Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$344,262
$77,912

MAGNET is a multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency narcotics task force organized to
identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers; seize drugs and cash assets; and follow
investigative leads on narcotics smuggling and illegal drug laboratory activity in
Mohave County.
The primary goal is to maintain and continue a county-wide intelligence network;
isolate and apprehend drug law violators; gang members; and violent offenders;
maintain and expand informant and information sources; successfully prosecute drug
offenders; and seize illicit drugs and traffickers' assets.
MAGNET is administered by the Kingman Police Department. Participants include
the Lake Havasu City Police Department; Bullhead City Police Department; Arizona
Department of Public Safety; Mohave County Attorney's Office; limited participation
by various Federal agencies; and the Kingman Police Department.
The MAGNET task force has made 5,355 arrests since its inception in April 1988.
Of these 43.6% were for sales/trafficking offenses. The task force has seized over
2,892 pounds of cocaine; 6,029 pounds of marijuana; 22,873 cannabis plants under
cultivation; over 3.3 pounds of heroin; over 235 pounds of methamphetamine; and
over 705,332 dosage units of other dangerous drugs. The unit has also seized an
estimated $9,226,841 in drug law violators' assets.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

269
280
549

3,020
2,335
5,355

9
621
68
1,098
17,024
44,548

46,279
6,029
22,873
1,513
106,825
705,332

$983,049

$9,226,841

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

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Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$258,454
$58,492

The Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team is a formally organized, multijurisdictional, multi-agency task force operating throughout Navajo County with state
and local officers, to identify, arrest and vigorously prosecute drug traffickers, seize
drugs and drug law violators' assets.
The primary objective is to deter drug dealers and gang related activity and to
reduce the availability of illicit drugs in Navajo County by identifying, investigating,
arresting, prosecuting drug law violators, and seizing their illicit drugs and assets.
The Major Crimes Apprehension Team is administered by the Navajo County
Sheriff's Office. Participants include the Holbrook Police Department; Show Low
Police Department; Winslow Police Department; Snowflake-Taylor Police Department;
Arizona Department of Public Safety; Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department; and the
County Sheriff's Office.
Since its inception in April 1988, this task force has seized over 127 pounds of
cocaine; 3,418 pounds of marijuana; 1,784 marijuana plants under cultivation; over
18 pounds of methamphetamine and nominal amounts of other illicit drugs. The unit
has made 1,384 arrests of which 51% were for sales/trafficking offenses. The task
force also seized traffickers' assets with an estimated value of $4,382,890.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

63
165
228

677
707
1,384

152
1,733
62
0
491
110

2,044
3,418
1,784
291
8,219
10,013

$96,496

$4,382,890

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
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Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$274,459
$62,115

The Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO) is formally organized
under a board of directors in Coconino County combining federal, state and local
resources to identify, investigate, arrest, and prosecute drug law violators and seize
their illicit drugs and assets, as well as to assist in any major felony investigation in
the county when necessary.
The primary objectives are to investigate, arrest and prosecute gang members and
narcotics traffickers in Northern Arizona. This is accomplished through the support
of criminal investigations, comprehensive training and intelligence information.
The METRO Task Force is administered by the Flagstaff Police Department.
Participants include the Northern Arizona University Police; Arizona Department of
Public Safety; Williams Police Department; Federal Bureau of Investigation; U.S.
Customs; the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office; Coconino County Attorney’s Office;
and the Police Department.
This multi-agency task force has made 2,051 arrests since its inception in April
1988; of these 54.8% were for drug sales/trafficking offenses. The task force has
seized over 1,010 pounds of cocaine; 21,466 pounds of marijuana; 3,340 cannabis
plants under cultivation; 1.47 pounds of heroin; 81.26 pounds of methamphetamine;
and 45,224 dosage units of dangerous drugs. The unit has also seized drug law
violators' assets with an estimated value of $4,755,595.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

143
85
228

927
1,124
2,051

14
95
105
39
800
12,961

16,174
21,466
3,340
668
36,860
45,224

$122,353

$4,755,595

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

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Pinal County Drug and Gang Enforcement Multi-agency Task Force
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$248,934
$56,338

The Pinal County Drug and Gang Enforcement Multi-agency Task Force is a multijurisdictional, multi-agency unit organized to identify, arrest and prosecute individual
traffickers at the street, mid and upper level; seize drugs and cash assets; and pursue
investigative leads to upper level drug trafficking organizations operating in the
federally designated Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area that
includes Pinal County.
The primary goals are to create an effective deterrence through steady pressure on
drug traffickers and gang members involved in violent crimes; to hamper traffickers'
efforts through seizure of financial resources; and to identify, arrest and prosecute
individuals trafficking in or transporting illegal drugs.
The Task Force is administered by the Pinal County Sheriff's Department.
Participants include the Casa Grande Police Department; Florence Police Department;
Eloy Police Department; Kearny Police Department; Superior Police Department;
Arizona Department of Public Safety; and the County Sheriff's Department.
This task force has made 2,956 drug arrests since its inception in 1988. Of these
43.94% were for drug sales/trafficking offenses. This formally organized task force,
with a board of directors representing participant agencies, has seized over 3,840
pounds of cocaine; 44,546 pounds of marijuana; 3,328 cannabis plants under
cultivation; 40.6 pounds of methamphetamine; 56.68 pounds of heroin: and large
amounts of other illicit drugs. In addition, traffickers' assets valued at $11,014,827
were also seized for forfeiture.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

38
58
97

1,656
1,299
2,956

42
1,708
56
1
477
471

61,445
44,546
3,328
25,713
18,418
1,038,610

$1,160,0
36

$11,014,827

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
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Prescott Area Narcotics Task Force (PANT)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$438,138
$99,158

The Prescott Area Narcotics Task Force (PANT) is a formally organized, multijurisdictional, multi-agency task force operating in Yavapai County to identify, arrest
and prosecute drug traffickers; seize drugs and cash assets; and conduct multi-level
narcotics enforcement and investigative activities.
The primary objectives are to identify arrest and prosecute drug law violators and
seize their assets for forfeiture and to identify individuals who are active gang
members. This will be accomplished by maintaining interactive relationships with
user-level drug law violators; maintaining and expanding interagency narcotics and
gang intelligence networks; and infiltrating and dismantling organizations engaged in
drug trafficking and violent crime.
PANT is administered by the Prescott Police Department. Participants include the
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office; Prescott Valley Police Department; Chino Valley
Police Department; Arizona Department of Public Safety; Clarkdale Police Department;
Camp Verde Marshal’s Office; Cottonwood Police Department; Sedona Police
Department; Yavapai County Attorney; and the Prescott Police Department.
Since its inception in April 1988, this task force has made 2,383 arrests, of which
37.89% were for sales/trafficking offenses. The unit has seized 1,548.89 pounds of
cocaine; 11,005 pounds of marijuana; 27,313 cannabis plants under cultivation; 2.5
pounds of heroin; 205.47 pounds of methamphetamine; and 699,164 dosage units
of other dangerous drugs. Non-drug assets with an estimated value of $5,340,508
were also seized.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

135
129
264

1,280
903
2,383

5.22
4,278
133
1.25
10,845
1,189

24,782.22
11,005
27,313
1,135.25
93,202
699,164

$184,037

$5,340,508

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

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Santa Cruz County METRO Task Force
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$219,576
$49,694

The Santa Cruz County Multi-agency Enforcement Against Trafficking and
Racketeering Offenses (METRO)Task Force is organized to work closely with federal
agencies, particularly the Drug Enforcement Administration, to address drug trafficking
problems in Nogales and Santa Cruz County. This has been designated a Southwest
Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
The objective is to engage in intensive drug and gang enforcement activities to the
extent that a high risk atmosphere is created for drug violators, resulting in a major
deterrent effect on illegal drug trafficking activities.
METRO is administered by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. Participants
include the Nogales Police Department; Arizona National Guard Joint Counter
Narcotics Task Force; Arizona Department of Public Safety; United States Customs
Service; Arizona Attorney General’s Office; Patagonia Marshal’s Office; United States
Drug Enforcement Administration; Federal Bureau of Investigations; and the County
Sheriff's Office.
This strategically located unit continues its high level of productivity. Since it was
combined with the Nogales CEASE task force in July 1990, the Santa Cruz County
METRO Task Force has made 1,908 drug arrests; 50.47% for sales/trafficking
charges. The task force has seized over 5,441 pounds of cocaine; 3.92 pounds of
heroin; and 146,183 pounds of marijuana; along with drug law violators' assets with
an estimated value of $4,673,196.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 90-00

89
140
329

955
963
1,908

11,472
16,846
6
0
0
6,276

87,062
146,183
272
1,779
1,113
10,966

$719,862

$4,673,196

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
Task Force established July, 1990.
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Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Task Force
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$33,722
$7,632

The Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Task Force is a multijurisdictional, multi-agency task force, formally organized to conduct drug interdiction,
marijuana field eradication, and street-level narcotics enforcement and investigative
activities throughout Graham County.
The primary objective is to stop the flow of illicit drugs into and through Graham
County by: eradication of marijuana being grown in the county, the use of interagency
cooperative efforts to conduct enforcement and investigative activities leading to the
identification, and the arrest and prosecution of drug law violators, and seizure of their
illicit drugs and assets.
The Task Force is administered by the Graham County Sheriff's Office. Participants
include the Safford Police Department; Thatcher Police Department; Pima Police
Department; Arizona Department of Public Safety; Eastern Arizona College Police
Department; and the County Sheriff's Office.
This small rural county task force has made 724 arrests since its inception in April
1988; of these, 52.76% were for sales/trafficking offenses. The task force has seized
2.62 pounds of cocaine; 593 pounds of marijuana; 236 cannabis plants under
cultivation; and smaller amounts of other dangerous drugs. The task force has seized
an estimated 330,546 in drug law violators' assets.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

29
49
78

342
382
724

4
12
11
0
193
0

42
593
236
23
1,368
523

$30,933

$330,546

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
FY 95 reflects 6 months of data, task force was funded for 6 month during this year.
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Southwest Border Alliance Narcotics Enforcement Team
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$246,352
$55,754

The Southwest Border Alliance Narcotics Enforcement Team is a consolidated,
multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency task force organized to identify, arrest and prosecute
drug traffickers, seize drugs and cash assets, and follow investigative leads on drug
smuggling activity in the federally designated High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area of
the Southwest Border, which includes Yuma County.
The primary objective is to reduce the illegal importation and transportation of illicit
drugs and narcotics by identifying, arresting and prosecuting violators, seizing illicit
drugs and traffickers' assets, and locating and seizing illegal drug laboratories.
The Southwest Border Alliance is administered by the Yuma Police Department.
Participants include the Yuma County Sheriff's Department; Arizona Department of
Public Safety; Somerton Police Department; San Luis Police Department; Arizona
Western College Police Department; Yuma County Attorney's Office; U.S. Customs;
U.S. Border Patrol; Drug Enforcement Administration; U.S. Bureau of Land
Management; and the Yuma Police Department.
The BAG Task Force has arrested 4,466 drug law violators since its inception in
April 1988. Of these, 69.41% were for sales/trafficking offenses. The task force has
maintained significant levels of productivity. Illicit drug seizures include over 14,334
pounds of cocaine; 149,752 pounds of marijuana; 42.18 pounds of heroin; 627.43
pounds of methamphetamine; and 523,827 dosage units of other dangerous drugs.
They have also seized drug law violators' assets with an estimated value of
$10,333,887. These statistics continue to show the severity of an enormous drug
trafficking problem along the border between the United States and the Republic of
Mexico.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 88-00

94
323
417

1,366
3,100
4,466

1,535
24,263
15
23
21,211
1,076

229,345
149,752
944
19,134
284,602
523,827

$792,284

$10,333,887

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)
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Western Maricopa County Narcotics/Gang Task Force
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$339,066
$76,736

The Western Maricopa County Narcotics/GangTask Force combines resources of
individual agencies in western Maricopa County to combat the increasing gang and
narcotic activities in these communities.
The goal of the program is to reduce the sale, distribution and use of illegal drugs,
and to reduce gang involvement in criminal activities. This is achieved by using direct
enforcement details and public education.
The Western Maricopa County Narcotics/Gang Task Force is administered by the
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Participants include the Avondale Police
Department; El Mirage Police Department; Goodyear Police Department; Surprise Police
Department; Arizona National Guard; and the County Sheriff's Office.
The Western Maricopa County Narcotics/Gang Task Force was initiated in July
1993. This task force has made 888 drug related arrests, of these 31.75% were for
sales/trafficking offenses. This unit also made 24 drug and non drug related gang
arrests for the 12 month period ending June 2000. They have seized 10.93 pounds
of cocaine; 786 pounds of marijuana; 1.28 pounds of heroin; 10 pounds of
methamphetamine; and 38,459 dosage units of other dangerous drugs. Drug law
violators' assets with an estimated value of $529,176 were also seized for forfeiture.
ARRESTS
Use/Possession
Sales/Trafficking
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 93-00

148
27
175

606
282
888

19
94
0
6.45
837
0

175
786
118
580.45
4,537
38,459

$53,630

$529,176

AMOUNT OF DRUGS REMOVED
Cocaine (ounces)
Cannabis (pounds)
Cannabis (plants)
Heroin (grams)
Amphetamines/Meth (grams)
Other Drugs (dosage units)
ESTIMATED VALUE of SEIZURES*

* Estimated gross value of non-drug seizures (See NOTICE on page 5)

Task Force established July, 1993.

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PROSECUTION (MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL, MULTI-AGENCY)
TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES
DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT
FY 2000

Apache County Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Prosecution Program

$93,626

Arizona Forfeiture Support Services Project

946,675

Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG)

176,018

Coconino County Prosecution of Drug Cases and Forfeitures

153,015

Gila County Drug Prosecution and Asset Forfeiture Program

70,250

La Paz County Drug Task Force Prosecutor

53,668

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Special Crimes, Gang, Homicide, Trial
and Drug Diversion Bureaus

1,496,911

Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET)

203,260

Navajo County Violent and Major Prosecution Enhancement

108,603

Pima County Drug Prosecution Project

493,376

Pinal County Drug Prosecution Unit

178,022

Prescott Area Narcotics Task Force (PANT)

76,134

Santa Cruz County Drug Prosecution Program

41,273

Tucson City Attorney’s Drug Enforcement Project

342,065

Yuma County Drug, Gang and Violence Prosecution

303,312

TOTAL

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$4,709,207

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Prosecution (Multi-jurisdictional, Multi-agency) Task Force Activities

Apache County Gang and Violent Crime Prosecution Program
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$93,626
$21,189

This project is administered by the Apache County Attorney's Office. This gives the
them ability to provide enhanced drug and gang prosecution, asset forfeiture
processing and litigation services for the Apache County Cooperative Enforcement
Narcotics Team and all other law enforcement agencies in Apache County.
The primary objective is to successfully develop cases and prosecute drug and gang
offenders with the use of a full time drug and gang prosecution and asset forfeiture
attorney.
The attorney assigned to this project is an integral component of the ACCENT
narcotics task force, providing direct, consistent handling of its drug cases. This
project concluded 1,237 drug cases, resulting in 493 felony and 406 misdemeanor
convictions since July 1991. Of those convicted, 69 were sent to prison, 130 spent
time in jail and 569 were placed on probation. The unit obtained the forfeiture of
$246,143 in drug law violators' assets.

NUMBER OF CASES CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

179

1,237

60
66

493
406

9
16
86

69
130
569

$27.322

$246,143

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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Arizona Forfeiture Support Services Project
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$946,675
$214,248

This program is administered by the Arizona Attorney General's Office. The
Arizona Forfeiture Support Services Project provides legal resources to bring civil
remedies to bear on drug traffickers and financiers. Services are available to county
attorneys and law enforcement agencies statewide.
The primary goals are to assist the U. S. Attorney and county attorneys in drug
violator asset seizure and forfeiture cases; provide investigative training to attorneys
and law enforcement officers; provide professional management and disposition of
forfeited property; provide investigative and litigation services on a 24-hour basis; and
litigate selected cases from other agencies.
The Forfeiture Support Services Project has been a significant asset to county
attorneys and law enforcement agencies throughout Arizona. They provide a regularly
updated manual on drug violator asset recovery and forfeiture to other agencies, and
oversee the management and disposition of seized and forfeited property for
participating departments. Training is excellent and highly acclaimed by officers and
attorneys involved. This activity has reported the successful forfeiture of drug violator
assets totaling $9,460,276 since July 1991. A substantial portion of this amount is
used by the seizing agencies for law enforcement enhancement and assistance.

NUMBER OF CASES CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

N/A

N/A

N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A
N/A

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation

VALUE OF NON DRUG
$1,900,201
$2,460,276
FORFEITURES
N/A = Data not relevant, funded as a forfeiture support services project only.

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Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$176,018
$39,836

This project is administered by the Cochise County Attorney's Office. This unit
gives the Cochise County Attorney's Office the ability to effectively handle the
increased number of drug prosecution and civil forfeiture cases resulting from the
aggressive activities of the Border Alliance Group (BAG). Cochise County is one of six
counties that make up Arizona's portion of the federally designated High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area. The unit prosecutes drug cases for all law enforcement
agencies in Cochise County, including numerous cases received from the U.S. Border
Patrol, U.S. Customs and other federal agencies operating along the U.S. border with
Mexico.
The primary goal is to successfully prosecute drug offenders through development
of cases and asset forfeiture training for officers, and develop successful asset
forfeiture case presentations to further limit illegal enterprise.
This project continues to be a vital component of the Border Alliance Group task
force and drug enforcement activity in Cochise County. Since July 1991, the unit has
concluded 3,944 drug prosecution cases, resulting in 1,818 felony and 479
misdemeanor convictions. Of those convicted, 398 were sent to prison, 545 spent
time in jail, and 1,000 were placed on probation. The unit obtained the forfeiture of
$1,945,471 in drug law violators' assets. In FY 00, 15 offenders were diverted to
treatment in lieu of prosecution.

NUMBER OF CASES CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

369

3,944

158
71

1,818
479

35
33
122

398
545
1,000

$364,203

$1,945,471

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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Coconino County Prosecution of Drug Cases and Forfeitures
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$153,015
$34,630

This project is administered by the Coconino County Attorney's Office. The project
provides direct assistance to the Northern Arizona Metro Narcotics Task Force in case
preparation and development, and prosecutes drug and gang cases from all law
enforcement agencies in Coconino County. The unit also provides civil forfeiture
litigation services to the task force and other agencies.
The primary objective is to expedite the adjudication of drug and gang cases in
Coconino County through vigorous prosecutorial efforts, pursuing asset forfeitures on
drug related cases in order to deter trafficking, and provide training to drug
prosecution and asset forfeiture attorneys.
The Coconino County Attorney's Drug Prosecution project continues to provide
effective, efficient processing of drug prosecution and asset forfeiture cases from the
Northern Arizona Metro Task Force and other agencies. Since July 1991, the unit has
concluded 4,192 drug cases, resulting in 1,799 felony and 1,294 misdemeanor
convictions. Of those convicted 482 were sent to prison, 737 spent time in jail, and
1,224 were placed on probation. The unit has reported the forfeiture of $2,561,998
in drug law violators' assets.

NUMBER OF CASES CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

481

4,192

206
184

1,799
1,294

44
126
143

482
737
1,224

$219,672

$2,561,998

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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Gila County Drug Prosecution and Asset Forfeiture Program
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$70,250
$15,899

This project is administered by the Gila County Attorney's Office. This project
supports the provision of drug and gang prosecution and asset forfeiture processing
and litigation to the multi-agency Gila County Narcotic Task Force and other law
enforcement agencies in Gila County.
The primary goals are effective and consistent drug and gang prosecution and asset
forfeiture case development and litigation.
The Attorney assigned to this project continues to work closely with the Gila
County Narcotics Task Force to assist with case development, drug and gang
prosecution and forfeiture of seized assets. From July 1991, the project has concluded
1,846 drug cases, resulting in 1,309 felony and 252 misdemeanor convictions. Of
those convicted, 190 were sent to prison, 439 spent time in jail, and 880 were placed
on probation. The project has achieved the successful forfeiture of $367,938 in drug
violators assets.

NUMBER OF CASES CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

225

1,846

204
14

1,309
252

23
78
115

190
439
880

$63,778

$367,938

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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La Paz County Drug Task Force Prosecutor
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$53,668
$12,146

This project is administered by the La Paz County Attorney's Office. This project
provides the ability to successfully handle drug and gang prosecution and asset
forfeiture litigation cases for the La Paz County Narcotics Task Force and other law
enforcement agencies in La Paz County.
The primary goals are to prosecute all felony, misdemeanor and juvenile drug and
gang cases; seizure and successful forfeiture of drug law violators' assets; training and
assistance to all law enforcement agencies in La Paz County; direction, leadership,
guidance and legal assistance to the La Paz County Narcotics Task Force, and pursuit
of organized crime, racketeering and money laundering cases in La Paz County.
The La Paz County Drug Prosecutor has become a vital component of the La Paz
County Narcotics task force. Since July 1992, the project has concluded 1,035 drug
cases, resulting in 401 felony and 372 misdemeanor convictions. Of those convicted,
142 were sent to prison, 254 spent time in jail, and 89 were placed on probation. The
project has achieved a successful forfeiture of $1,764,490 in drug violators' assets.

NUMBER OF CASES CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 92-00

229

1,035

81
103

401
372

28
30
19

142
254
89

$232,824

$1,764,490

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES
Program Established July, 1992.

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Maricopa County Attorney ‘s Office Special Crimes, Gang, Homicide, Trial
and Drug Diversion Bureaus
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$1,496,911
$332,665

This project is administered by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The
Maricopa County Attorney's Office assigns investigators directly to multi-jurisdictional
task forces in Maricopa County. The two trial bureaus and one diversion section
maintain attorneys on 24-hour, 7-day call to assist law enforcement agencies
throughout Maricopa County in narcotics case development, investigation and
processing. The diversion section screens and evaluates drug law use violators for an
extensive deferred prosecution program. The unit is well organized and managed to
expedite the investigation and successful prosecution of drug cases, and the forfeiture
of seized assets. In addition to prosecuting all county drug cases, it is a tandem
prosecution project for Western Maricopa County Narcotics/Gang Task Force and the
Commercial Narcotics Interdiction Program.
The primary objective is to coordinate and cooperate with all county law
enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, to increase the apprehension and conviction
of drug offenders, and seize forfeitable assets. The focus is on major,
multi-jurisdictional offenders, increased asset seizures, reduction in local user demand
for drugs and enhanced operational effectiveness.
The Bureaus prosecute all drug cases from all law enforcement agencies in
Maricopa County. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office concluded 59,020 drug
cases since July 1991, which resulted in 36,671 felony convictions and 6,508
misdemeanor convictions. Of those drug law violators convicted, 6,636 were sent to
prison, 8,780 received some jail time, 18,949 and were placed on probation. This
program is coordinated by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and TASC,
Treatment Assessment Screening Center and offers treatment in lieu of prosecution
for first time felony offenders.
NUMBER OF CASES CONCLUDED

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

TOTAL

6,892

59,020

3,889
3
1,331

36,671
6,508
1,331

480
24
1,687
2,346

6,636
8,780
18,949
2,346

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
Un-designated
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
Unknown

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office does not report Value of Forfeitures to the
Commission.
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Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$203,260
$46,001

This project is administered by the Mohave County Attorney's Office. This project
enables the Mohave County Attorney's Office to effectively charge and prosecute drug
law violators arrested by the MAGNET Narcotics Task Force, and carry out civil
litigation to obtain the forfeiture of assets seized from drug traffickers. The project
handles drug and gang case prosecutions for all law enforcement agencies in Mohave
County.
The primary objectives are to successfully prosecute drug and gang offenders, and
to pursue forfeiture of seized assets.
The Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) continues to
effectively process drug and gang prosecution and civil forfeiture cases. Since July
1991, the project has concluded 5,834 cases, resulting in 2,709 felony and 1,351
misdemeanor convictions. Of the drug law violators convicted, 767 were sent to
prison, 2,078 spent time in jail, and 3,378 were placed on probation. The project also
obtained the forfeiture of $2,006,662 in seized assets. In FY 00, 45 offenders were
diverted to treatment in lieu of prosecution.
NUMBER OF CASES CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

632

5,834

277
108

2,709
1,351

118
209
107

767
2,078
3,378

$262,223

$2,006,662

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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Prosecution (Multi-jurisdictional, Multi-agency) Task Force Activities

Navajo County Violent and Major Prosecution Enhancement
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$108,603
$24,579

This project is administered by the Navajo County Attorney's Office. This project
provides for full time, dedicated case prosecution and asset forfeiture litigation
services to the Navajo County Drug Task Force and other law enforcement agencies
in Navajo County.
The primary goal is to effectively and consistently prosecute drug, gang and asset
forfeiture cases.
The attorney assigned to this project continues to produce results. Since July
1991, the project has concluded 2,717 drug cases, resulting in 1,818 felony and 358
misdemeanor convictions. Of those convicted, 364 were sent to prison, 1,023 spent
time in jail, and 654 were placed on probation. The unit also achieved the forfeiture
of $603,407 in drug law violators' assets.

NUMBER OF CASES CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

528

2,717

376
101

1,818
358

49
227
149

364
1,023
654

$0

$603,407

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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Pima County Drug Prosecution Project
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$493,376
$24,579

This project is administered by the Pima County Attorney's Office. The Pima
County Drug Prosecution Project provides prosecution and court litigation services for
all law enforcement agencies in Pima County, including the Tucson MANTIS task force
and Pima County Sheriff's Department narcotics units, plus federal cases prosecuted
in state court.
The primary goals are to process higher drug case loads; improve the quality of
prosecutions; reduce investigative problems through police and attorney training;
provide direct assistance to law enforcement agencies as needed; process all forfeiture
cases received; provide asset seizure and forfeiture training; and meet all deadlines
imposed by statute or court rule.
This project has concluded 10,600 cases, which resulted in 7,919 felony and 341
misdemeanor convictions; 2,747 convicted drug law violators were sent to prison;
1,460 received jail time; and 4,093 were placed on probation since July 1991. The
unit also obtained the forfeiture of $25,899,541 in seized drug law violators' assets.

NUMBER OF CASES
CONCLUDED

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

TOTAL

1,220

10,600

1,071
24

7,919
341

309
228
639

2,747
1,460
4,093

$2,742,903

$25,899,541

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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Pinal County Drug Prosecution Unit
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$178,022
$40,289

This unit is administered by the Pinal County Attorney's Office. The Pinal County
Drug Prosecution Unit provides drug and gang case prosecution services necessitated
by the activities of the Pinal County Sheriff's Narcotics Task Force. The unit handles
all drug and gang case prosecutions for the task force, and for all other law
enforcement agencies in Pinal County. Forfeiture cases are not processed by this unit.
The primary goals are to successfully prosecute drug and gang cases; improve the
quality of prosecutions; reduce investigative problems through police and attorney
training; and provide assistance to law enforcement agencies as needed.
The Drug Prosecution Unit is an integral part of the Pinal County Narcotics Task
Force and provides direct assistance in case development and prosecution. This unit
has concluded 2,360 drug cases, which resulted in 2,010 felony and 97 misdemeanor
convictions since July 1991. Of those convicted, 626 were sent to prison, 763
received jail time, and 698 were placed on probation in Pinal County, one of the six
Arizona counties federally designated as part of the Southwest Border High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).

NUMBER OF CASES
CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

215

2,360

188
7

2,010
97

65
10
118

626
763
698

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation

Pinal County Attorney’s Office does not report Value of Forfeitures to the Commission.

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Prosecution (Multi-jurisdictional, Multi-agency) Task Force Activities

Prescott Area Narcotics Task Force (PANT)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$76,134
$17,230

This project is administered by the Yavapai County Attorney's Office. It allows the
Yavapai County Attorney's Office to effectively handle all drug and gang prosecution
cases from the Prescott Area Narcotics Task Force, and all other law enforcement
agencies in Yavapai County.
The primary objective is the successful prosecution of all drug and gang violation
cases presented by the task force.
This project continues to provide expertise and consistency in the development and
successful prosecution of drug cases in Yavapai County. Since July 1991, the project
has concluded 2,052 drug cases, resulting in 1,456 felony and 224 misdemeanor
convictions. Of those convicted, 287 were sent to prison, 699 spent time in jail, and
573 were placed on probation. The unit also achieved the successful forfeiture of
$2,110,931 in drug law violators' assets.
NUMBER OF CASES
CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

238

2,052

182
37

1,456
224

34
84
98

287
699
573

$61,101

$2,110,931

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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Prosecution (Multi-jurisdictional, Multi-agency) Task Force Activities

Santa Cruz County Drug Prosecution Program
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$41,273
$9,341

This project is administered by the Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office. The Santa
Cruz County Attorney's Drug Prosecution Project provides enhanced drug and gang
case prosecution and asset forfeiture litigation services to the Santa Cruz METRO
Narcotics Task Force and other law enforcement agencies in Santa Cruz County, one
of the six counties that make up Arizona's portion of the federally designated
Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
The objective of this project is to help the Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office
more effectively process the increased drug and gang prosecution and asset forfeiture
caseloads generated by the vigorous investigative and enforcement activities of the
Santa Cruz METRO Narcotics Task Force. The project will also provide direct
assistance to the task force in case evaluation, development and preparation.
This Drug Prosecution Unit has become an integral part of the Santa Cruz METRO
Narcotics Task Force and provides direct assistance in case development and
prosecution. This unit has concluded 1,386 drug cases, which resulted in 782 felony
and 284 misdemeanor convictions since July 1992. Of those convicted 174 were
sent to prison, 449 received jail time, and 480 were placed on probation in Santa Cruz
County. The Unit also achieved the successful forfeiture of drug law violators' assets
valued at $934,682.

NUMBER OF CASES
CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 92-00

222

1,386

51
87

782
284

12
57
73

174
449
480

$262,370

$934,682

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES
Program Established July 1992.
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Prosecution (Multi-jurisdictional, Multi-agency) Task Force Activities

Tucson City Attorney’s Drug Enforcement Project
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$342,065
$77,415

This project is administered by the Tucson City Attorney's Office. This Drug
Enforcement Project handles all non-felony drug cases referred by the Tucson Police
Department's MANTIS Task Force and the Pima County Attorney's Office, along with
asset forfeiture cases. The unit prosecutes drug cases in Tucson City Court.
The primary goals are to consistently and effectively screen, prepare and prosecute
misdemeanor drug cases in Tucson City Court, and to process and litigate asset
forfeiture cases for local law enforcement agencies.
The activities of this project resulted in the conclusion of 21,620 drug cases which
resulted in 14,775 misdemeanor convictions since July 1991, with 5,429 convicted
drug law violators being sentenced to jail, and 6,786 to probation. The unit also
achieved the successful forfeiture of drug law violators' assets valued at $2,448,765.
During FY 00, 790 offenders were diverted to treatment in lieu of prosecution.

NUMBER OF CASES
CONCLUDED

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

TOTAL

3,294

21,620

226
1,900

226
14,775

16
1,494
512

36
5,429
6,786

$71,031

$2,448,765

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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Drug Abuse Resistance Education Activities

Yuma County Drug, Gang and Violence Prosecution
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$303,312
$68,644

This project is administered by the Yuma County Attorney's Office. The Yuma
County Drug, Gang and Violence Prosecution provides drug case prosecution and
asset forfeiture litigation services to all law enforcement agencies in Yuma County,
and particularly to the multi-agency Southwest Border Alliance Narcotics Task Force.
The unit also prosecutes numerous drug cases referred to task force officers by the
U.S. Border Patrol, Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Customs Service,
operating along the U.S. border with the Republic of Mexico.
The primary objective is to provide specialized legal assistance and effective
prosecution for the enhanced enforcement effort of the Southwest Border Alliance
drug task force, and the drug cases submitted by all other law enforcement agencies
in Yuma County.
This project handles all felony and misdemeanor drug cases in Yuma County, one
of the six federally designated Arizona counties that make up part of the Southwest
Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. This unit conducts ongoing training
programs for federal, state and local narcotics officers. Since July 1991, the unit has
concluded 6,496 cases, resulting in 3,918 felony and 1,421 misdemeanor
convictions. Of these, 1,175 convicted drug law violators were sent to prison; 1,001
received jail time; and 2,231 were placed on probation. The unit achieved the
forfeiture of $1,767,302 in drug law violators' assets.
NUMBER OF CASES
CONCLUDED
TOTAL

FY 00

CUMULATIVE FY 91-00

581

6,496

312
78

3,918
1,421

67
65
257

1,175
1,001
2,231

$335,366

$1,767,302

NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS
Felony
Misdemeanor
NUMBER OF SENTENCES
Prison
Jail/Jail & Probation
Probation
VALUE OF NON DRUG
FORFEITURES

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Drug Abuse Resistance Education Activities

DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION (DARE)
ACTIVITIES
DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT

FY 2000

Pinal County Sheriff’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (DARE)

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$28,771

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

Drug Abuse Resistance Education Activities

Pinal County Sheriff’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (DARE)
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$19,534
$6,511

The program is administered by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. The DARE
program enhancement provides for one additional officer full time to teach alternatives
to drug use and peer pressure resistance skills to K-4th, 5th and 6th grade students in
the Combs; Picacho; Superior; Maricopa; Stanfield; San Manuel/Mammoth; Pinal ; and
Oracle School Districts in Pinal County.
The primary objective is to reduce drug and alcohol abuse and related offenses by
young people in Pinal County.
The one Pinal County Sheriff’s DARE officer presented the program to four
schools. This enhanced funding has produced an additional 508 graduates from the
program since July, 1998. For FY 2000 the DARE officer presented 222 hours of
additional grant funded classroom instruction, that could not have been possible
without the enhanced funding. The ACCOUNT funds used on this activity are funds
well spent on an activity that has a high potential for reducing drug abuse and related
problems among our young people.

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Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities

FORENSICS DRUG EVIDENCE ANALYSIS
ACTIVITIES
DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT

FY 2000

Crime Lab Support For Drug and Gang Enforcement

$490,717

Forensic Analysis Program

53,818

Tucson Police Department Enhanced Drug Forensics

53,070

TOTAL

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

$597,605

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Crime Lab Support For Drug and Gang Enforcement
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:

$490,717

This program is administered by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The DPS Crime Laboratory program provides 9 specialists (Criminalists and Latent Print
Examiners) to process drug-related forensic tests and examinations for law
enforcement agencies throughout the State.
The primary objective is to provide law enforcement agencies in Arizona with
timely, quality scientific support required for effective court adjudication of drug
related cases.
During FY 00, the DPS Crime Lab received 11,042 drug evidence samples for
analysis, an average of 920 drug samples per month for analysis, an increase of over
7% over FY 99 (859). The lab conducted 9,708 analyses, an average of 809
analyses per month. Analysis on cocaine samples increased slightly over FY 99
(1,351).

NUMBER OF SAMPLES SUBMITTED

FY 00

CUMULATIVE
TOTAL FY 88-00

11,042

122,792

1,370
4,803
3,535
9,708

17,510
63,941
68,238
149,689

NUMBER OF ANALYSES BY DRUG
Cocaine
Cannabis
Other Controlled Substances
TOTAL

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Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities

Forensic Analysis Program
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:

$53,818

This program is administered by the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix Police
Crime Laboratory project provides 1 criminalist to process drug-related forensic tests
and examinations for Phoenix narcotics officers and the drug enforcement task force
agencies in Phoenix.
The primary objective is to provide Phoenix and the commercial interdiction task
force officers with timely, quality scientific support required for efficient court
adjudication of drug related cases.
The Phoenix Police Department Laboratory received 9,607 drug samples for
analysis in FY 00 an average of 801 drug samples per month. Turn-around time on
reports averaged 4.87 days, an increase over FY 99 (2). The lab conducted an
average of 1,787 analyses per month. Analyses of cannabis samples decreased by
22% over FY 99 (7,327).

NUMBER OF SAMPLES SUBMITTED

FY 00

CUMULATIVE
TOTAL FY 88-00

9,607

98,869

9,673
5,714
6,051
21,438

90,930
77,334
78,637
246,900

NUMBER OF ANALYSES BY DRUG
Cocaine
Cannabis
Other Controlled Substances
TOTAL

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

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Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities

Tucson Police Department Enhanced Drug Forensics
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:

$53,070

This project is administered by the Tucson Police Department. The crime laboratory
project provides 1 criminalist to process drug-related forensic tests and examinations
for Tucson narcotic officers and Metropolitan Area Narcotics Trafficking Interdiction
Squads (MANTIS) and other law enforcement agencies in Pima County.
The primary objective is to provide local law enforcement agencies in the Tucson
area with timely, quality scientific support required for effective court adjudication of
drug related cases.
The Tucson Police Department Laboratory received 3,403 samples, an average of
284 drug samples per month for analysis. The lab conducted an average of 243
analyses per month an increase of 21% over FY 99 (2,412). Cocaine samples
increased by 56% over FY 99 (930).

NUMBER OF SAMPLES SUBMITTED

FY 00

CUMULATIVE
TOTAL FY 88-00

3,403

38,815

1,453
721
747
2,921

11,863
10,756
8,701
32,320

NUMBER OF ANALYSES BY DRUG
Cocaine
Cannabis
Other Controlled Substances
TOTAL

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Detention Activities

DETENTION ACTIVITIES
DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT

FY 2000
Arizona Department of Corrections Drug Testing
Coconino County Drug Detention Officer Program
Maricopa County Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement Detention Strategy
TOTAL

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

$82,118
37,064
327,299
$446,481

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Detention Activities

Arizona Department of Corrections Drug Testing
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds of:

$82,118
$18,585

This project is administered by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. To remain
eligible for Federal Violent Offender Incarceration/Truth in Sentencing grant funding,
the Arizona Department of Corrections must ensure its inmate drug testing program
establishes a clear relationship between drug testing and drug treatment by increasing
its testing frequencies for inmates involved in treatment.
The objective for this program is to meet the Federal drug testing requirements by
improving the Departments drug testing capabilities.
These funds allowed the Department of Corrections to test 100% of the
approximately 2,034 inmates involved in treatment programming in correctional
facilities each month. Tucson Winchester (384); Manzanita (64) in treatment
programs; Marana Community correctional Treatment Facility (45); State Prison
Complex, Douglas Papago DUI Unit (320); Phoenix West (400); Florence West (400);
and the Southern Arizona Correctional Release Center’s Genesis Treatment Program
(16).

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Detention Activities

Coconino County Drug Detention Officer Program
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:

$37,064

This program is administered by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. The
program provides one full-time Court Officer to track drug arrests, transport inmates
to and from the detention facility and courts, and provide support services to other
court officers.
The primary objective is to respond to the increased need for detention services
resulting from increased drug enforcement and to track the progress of drug cases
through the court system in Coconino County.
This project is an enhancement of detention and court services activities needed
to support the increased inmate population resulting from the vigorous enforcement
activities of the Northern Arizona Metro Narcotics Task Force. Grant funds are used
to track drug cases through the system to expedite efficient processing and
adjudication, consistent with program objectives.

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

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Detention Activities

Maricopa County Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement Detention Strategy
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:

$327,299

The Program is administered by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The activity
enhances the Maricopa County jail system by providing 9 full time detention officers
that allow the detention system to respond to increases in drug violator arrests and
average daily drug violator inmate population demands. This increase resulted from
enhanced, county wide drug enforcement activities in Maricopa County, one of the six
counties that make up Arizona's portion of the federally designated Southwest Border
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
The primary objectives are to provide capability to respond to increased need for
detention services generated by the multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement strategy in
Maricopa County; assure adequate supervision and control of inmates, detention
officer training, and required support staff.
This program provides vital detention services in the Maricopa County jail, which
in October 1998 had an average daily inmate population of 6,907, with a total of
121,272 processed each year. The ultimate benefit from this enhanced funding is that
it allows the Maricopa County Jail to keep one additional housing facility open that
would otherwise not be possible. The number of prisoners in the jail on drug or drug
related charges makes up a substantial portion of the total inmate population. Grant
funds maintain the number of detention officers at a level that facilitates supervision
and control of drug offenders.

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Adjudication Activities

COURT ADJUDICATION ACTIVITIES
DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT
FY 2000
Administrative Office of the Courts

$52,576

Apache County Probation

30,359

Cochise County Probation

63,452

Coconino County Superior Court

62,797

Gila County Superior Court/Public Defender

42,654

Graham County Superior Court/Public Defender

5,402

Greenlee County Probation

2,208

La Paz County Probation

3,237

Maricopa County Superior Court

164,120

Maricopa County Probation

687,773

Maricopa County Public Defender

337,213

Mohave County Probation

20,000

Mohave County Superior Court

52,140

Navajo County Superior Court

58,892

Pima County Superior Court

335,921

Pima County Probation

279,157

Pinal County Superior Court/Probation

70,823

Santa Cruz County Probation

30,255

Tucson Municipal Court

47,792

Yavapai County Probation/Public Defender

133,961

Yuma County Superior

159,920

TOTAL

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement 2000

$2,640,653

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Adjudication Activities

Arizona Supreme Court Anti-Drug Adjudication
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:

$2,640,653

This project is administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts. The
anti-drug abuse adjudication program provides the court system with grant funds to
enhance agencies throughout the State, including the Superior Courts in 9 of Arizona's
15 counties, the Adult Probation offices in Apache, Cochise, Greenlee, La Paz,
Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai and Public Defender Offices in
Gila, Graham, Maricopa and Yavapai counties. The Administrative Office of the Courts
also administers a felony drug testing program with the grant funds.
The primary objectives of this activity are to meet the current demands placed
upon the court system and the offices of public defenders by the enhanced
enforcement and prosecution efforts funded by the ACCOUNT.
This activity provides enhanced adjudication services for Arizona's criminal justice
system. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) maintains administrative
authority over the 24 court-related activities receiving drug grants to accommodate
increased caseloads resulting from the enhanced drug enforcement effort in Arizona.
Each project has proved to be meritorious and responsible in the administration of
funds received. The projects deliver a wide range of services to expedite the judicial
process. These services could not have been provided without impacting on other
court services were it not for the grant funding assistance. These projects are a vital
element in Arizona's anti-drug, gang and violent crime effort.

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

CRIMINAL JUSTICE RECORDS IMPROVEMENT
ACTIVITIES

DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT
FY 2000
Apache County Sheriff’s Office
Arizona Department of Corrections

$126,038
49,280

Cochise County Attorney’s Office

100,000

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office

97,800

Coolidge Police Department

100,000

Florence Police Department

5,000

Gila County Sheriff’s Office

98,575

Globe Police Department

33,776

Pima County Attorney’s Office

98,800

Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office

30,300

TOTAL

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement

$739,569

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

Apache County Sheriff’s Office
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$126,038
$31,510

This project is administered by the Apache County Sheriff’s Office. This project
used funding to provide new radio consoles that are a necessary and integral part of
the Computerized Records Management System.
This goal of the new radio system is to provide a one-touch data entry function,
which will minimize hands on time, allowing for quick input and loop into the Records
Management System.
The Apache County Sheriff’s Office spent all of it’s grant award on the purchase
of new radio console systems. The new system is compatible with the recently
implemented case management system. The installation of the new console system
brings the Apache County Sheriff’s Office into full automation.

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

Arizona Department of Corrections
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$49,280
$12,320

This project is administered by the Arizona Department of Corrections. This
project used the funding to purchase Arizona Automated Fingerprint Information
System (AZAFIS) Mug Shot Interface subsystems to be placed in four prison
complexes. This will ensure all conviction records for incarcerated offenders and other
convicted felons being returned to prison are supported by digitized image and
fingerprint data.
The goal of this project is to allow all the Arizona Department of Corrections
institutions to interface with AZAFIS, the Motor Vehicle Division, and the County
Sheriff’s Offices allowing all photos of offenders to be fingerprint based identified.
This will allow quicker identification of certain high-risk offenders during routine traffic
stops as well as result in potential match with latent fingerprints found at old crime
scenes where the suspect was previously unknown.
The Arizona Department of Corrections purchased two Automated Image Scanner
Interface (AISI) machines, installation, eight 56K lines, and supplies. The AISI
machines will record digitized inmate fingerprints and photo records.

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

Cochise County Attorney’s Office
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$100,000
$25,000

This project is administered by the Cochise County Attorney’s Office. Funding
was utilized to bring the County Attorney’s Office Information System in compliance
with the Y2K requirements.
The goals of this project are to facilitate the decision-making process for the
County Attorney’s Office to become compliant for the year 2000, provide the County
Attorney and other criminal justice agencies better statistics and case management
information, and to improve the case management system in order to maintain
accurate records and greater detail.
The Cochise County Attorney’s office spent the grant funds to upgrade their
hardware and software, bringing the agency into full Y2K compliance. Among the
purchases were 35 Pentium III computers, a new Windows based case management
system, upgraded word processing applications, upgraded operating system and the
implementation of the in-house e-mail.

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$97,800
$24,450

This project is administered by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. The
Coconino Sheriff’s Office, Coconino County Jail District and Flagstaff Police
Department are working in a collaborative effort to jointly purchase a Jail
Management, Records Management and Computer Aided Dispatch system to support
the collocated facilities. The funds paid for a portion of the hardware necessary to
implement the Records Management module of the system for both Criminal History
and Arrest Records. The Criminal History records will be the primary focus and will
be used as the foundation for sharing information with other agencies.
The objective of this program is the development of a system that will provide
complete and accurate records information by total automation of data collection, the
ability to share this information between the three collocated agencies as well as input
to the county-wide integrated system, and the ability to have information available on
a real-time basis.
With the grant funds the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office purchased servers,
PC’s and monitors needed to implement the new Records Management System. The
funds were instrumental in the implementation of the county-wide integrated justice
system which is expected to be fully operational by 2002.

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

Coolidge Police Department
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$100,000
$25,000

This project is administered by the Coolidge Police Department. The Coolidge
Police Department had a 12 year old Records Management system, that had been
continually updated. However, the computer equipment and software were not Y2K
compliant and failed on January 1, 2000. The system allowed them to retrieve files,
but not allow files to be created or updated after that date. They had to revert back
to keeping paper files.
The objectives of this project are to share criminal justice information and improve
the department’s ability to examine criminal history records, access case management,
and enhance many other duties, and to report criminal justice records to the
Department of Public Safety with more accuracy and in a shorter period of time.
As of press time for this publication the Coolidge Police Department is receiving
bids for a new Records Management system. The system is not yet operational.

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

Florence Police Department
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$5,000
$1,250

This project is administered by the Florence Police Department. The funds will
allow the Florence Police Department to automate their criminal records system, that
currently consists of hard copies of records stored in file cabinets in the dispatch area
of the police station.
The objective of the program is to have all prior records entered into the Records
Management system, making all records available to authorized agencies.
The grant funds aided the Florence Police Department in the purchase of several
items used to assist in the implementation of the Spillman Case Management system.
Among the purchases were routers, server, hardware upgrades, patch cards, and other
equipment. Additional funds for this system were paid for by the town of Florence
with other grant funds received though the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant.

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

Gila County Sheriff’s Office
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$98,575
$24,644

This project is administered by the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. This agency was
provided funds to purchase an integrated records management system, that would
replace the outdated 1988 computer system that did not comply with the Y2K
requirement.
The goals and objectives upon completion of the automation project are to comply
with the statutory/mandated time line for notification of inmate release, sex offender
community notification, FBI reporting, and felony arrest to the County Attorney.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office purchased the Spillman Case Management
System. This system dramatically improved the existing records management system.
Training and education were an integral part of the new system. In addition to the
case management system hardware and software were purchased.

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

Globe Police Department
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$33,776
$8,444

This project is administered by the Globe Police Department. These funds will
allow the Globe Police Officers to examine criminal history records, share necessary
information internally and with the State, and to automatically report arrests and
dispositions. With software, the booking section will be compatible with the capture
of photos, and the criminal investigation department will be able to track, retrieve, and
locate property and evidence in an effective manner.
The objectives of this project are: 1) to share criminal information, 2) to improve
the ability to examine criminal history records, 3) to access case management, 4) to
forward records to the State repository in a timely manner, 5) to accurately record
final dispositions, and 6) maintain all criminal information electronically.
The Globe Police Department purchased and installed computers and software
programs to implement a new evidence tracking system. This new automated system
alleviates duplicate data entry. Prior to the new system, the same data was entered
by both the police officer and the records clerk.

Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement

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Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities

Pima County Attorney’s Office
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$98,800
$24,700

This project is administered by the Pima County Attorney’s Office. The funding
for this project will be used to purchase hardware that includes a server and T1 line.
This will allow the current system to accept initial defendant/case information
electronically from the Pima County Sheriff’s Office; transfer and accept information
to and from the Superior Court system; expand the system to include more specific
case information necessary to submit grant reports to the Criminal Justice
Commission.
The server will provide the necessary computing power and storage to enable
completion. The T1 line allows the inter-connectivity of the County Attorney’s
Prosecution System (CAPS II) with other law enforcement agencies systems.
The Pima County Attorney spent the grant funds on an IBM server and hardware.
With the new server, the county attorney’s office has increased it’s ability to track
case information and outcome. Information is easily shared with the new system,
thus relieving redundant data entry.

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Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funds:
Includes Local Cash Matching Funds:

$30,300
$7,575

This project is administered by the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office. This
project provided a new case management system that will be compatible with most
operating systems, and can easily share data with other agencies.
The goal of the project is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the case
management system. The system must provide instant statistics as well as graphical
displays of data.
The Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office has spent the grant funds on the
installation and training of the new case management system. The new program can
provide instant statistics and graphical displays. Data from the system can easily be
shared via disk or e-mail.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE ENHANCEMENT FUND (CJEF)

In addition to the programs funded by the DRUG AND GANG ENFORCEMENT
ACCOUNT, a number of other programs relating to illicit drugs and drug related gang
activity are funded through the CRIMINAL JUSTICE ENHANCEMENT FUND (CJEF)
distributed through the Arizona Department of Public Safety as follows:

FY 2000
Career Criminal Identification

$39,000

Covert Technical Enhancement Project

12,438

Direct Bike Patrols

29,375

Highway Drug Interdiction

38,456

Hotel/Motel Unit

20,000

Major Offenders Task Force

77,500

Police Service Dog

8,000

Selective Enforcement Unit/Gang Unit

38,000

Special Operations Unit

80,000

TOTAL

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$342,769

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Career Criminal Identification
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Criminal Justice Enhancement Funds:

$39,000

This project is administered by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. The funds for
this project provides for identification of gang members and suppression of gang
related activity.

Covert Technical Enhancement Project
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Criminal Justice Enhancement Funds:

$12,438

This project is administered by the Sierra Vista Police Department. This project
involves the surveillance of known gang members and strives to disrupt the hierarchy
of street gangs.

Direct Bike Patrols
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Criminal Justice Enhancement Funds:

$29,375

This project is administered by the Yuma Police Department. This project provides
for direct patrol and high visibility in areas of high gang and drug activity.

Highway Drug Interdiction
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Criminal Justice Enhancement Funds:

$13,456

This project is administered by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. This
project provides funding for technical assistance in the fight against drug
traffickers.

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Hotel/Motel Unit
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Criminal Justice Enhancement Funds:

$20,000

This project is administered by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. This unit
works to control street crime including the activities of criminal street gangs by
reducing the sale, distribution, and use of illegal drugs in Maricopa County hotels,
motels, resorts, and other lodging establishments.

Major Offenders Task Force
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Criminal Justice Enhancement Funds:

$77,500

This project is administered by the Tucson Police Department. This project
provides funding to help identify individuals who are considered hardcore repeat
offenders, including narcotics offenders, and place them under intensive surveillance
and effect their “in-progress” arrest.

Police Service Dog
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Criminal Justice Enhancement Funds:

$8,000

This project is administered by the Show Low Police Department. This project
was funded for training and other costs associated with a police service dog to aide
in searches for narcotics.

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Selective Enforcement Unit/Gang Unit
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Criminal Justice Enhancement Funds:

$38,000

This project is administered by the Glendale Police Department. This unit’s
primary focus is on property crime investigations, and the gang unit’s primary focus
is on gang related crimes. The methods of investigation employed include surveillance
of high crime areas and known repeat offenders, purchasing stolen property in an
undercover capacity and infiltration of known “fencing” operations.

Special Operations Unit
Source and amount of monies received:
FY 00 Criminal Justice Enhancement Funds:

$80,000

This project is administered by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. This unit
provides tactical response/reaction capabilities to other law enforcement agencies. It
is the State’s primary tactical unit responding to clandestine methamphetamine drug
labs.

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STATUTORY REFERENCES

A.R.S. § 41-2405. (A) 12 Criminal justice commissions; powers and duties; staff
12.
Prepare an annual report on law enforcement activities in this state
funded by the drug and gang enforcement account or the criminal justice enhancement
fund and relating to illicit drugs and drug related gang activity. The report shall be
submitted by October 31 of each year to the governor, the president of the senate and
the speaker of the house of representatives. The report shall include:
(a)

The name and a description of each law enforcement program dealing
with illegal drug activity or street gang activity, or both.

(b)

The objective and goals of each program.

(c)

The source and amount of monies received by each program.

(d)

The name of the agency or entity that administers each program.

(e)

The effectiveness of each program.

A.R.S. § 41-2402. Drug and gang enforcement account
A.
A drug and gang enforcement account is established within the criminal
justice enhancement fund consisting of monies appropriated to the account by the
legislature and any other monies available from other sources, public or private, to be
used for the purpose of enhancing efforts to deter, investigate, prosecute, adjudicate
and punish drug offenders and members of criminal street gangs as defined in §
13-2301.
B. The criminal justice commission shall distribute monies from the drug and gang
enforcement account in the following manner:
1. Up to thirty per cent to fund programs and agencies approved by the
commission to enhance the investigation of drug and gang offenses and related
criminal activity.
2. Up to thirty per cent to fund programs and agencies approved by the
commission to enhance the state and county prosecution of drug and gang offenses
and related criminal activity.

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3. Up to ten per cent to fund programs and agencies approved by the commission
to enhance the city or town prosecution of drug and gang offenses and related
criminal activity.
4. Up to thirty per cent to fund programs and agencies approved by the
commission for the purpose of enhancing the ability of the courts to process drug and
gang offenses and related criminal cases, either through the appointment of judges pro
tempore or the establishment of additional divisions of the courts only for the purposes
of this section, enhancing defense and probation services, including treatment, and
funding the drug testing program.
5. Up to thirty per cent to fund programs by county sheriffs, as approved by the
commission, to enhance the jail operations and facilities available to detain and
incarcerate drug offenders and members of criminal street gangs as defined in §
13-2301.
C.
Before any monies are expended from the account, the criminal justice
commission shall submit to the joint legislative budget committee a plan of proposed
expenditures from the account and the anticipated fiscal and operational impact of
those expenditures on all state and local agencies.
D.
Any state agency which receives monies allocated from this account
shall not include such monies as part of its continuation budget base for the purpose
of requesting appropriations for the following fiscal year.
E. All the monies allocated from this account shall be dedicated solely to the
purpose of enhancing efforts to deter, investigate, prosecute, adjudicate and punish
drug and gang and related criminal offenders, except those monies allocated pursuant
to subsection H of this section.
F. Notwithstanding the limitations prescribed in subsection B of this section, any
federal monies or matching state monies in the drug and gang enforcement account
may only be allocated by the commission pursuant to a plan approved by the federal
government.
G.
The auditor general shall annually perform a full and complete audit of
the fund or the commission shall annually contract with an accounting firm to perform
the audit and deliver a report to the governor and the legislature. The audit shall be
charged to the drug and gang enforcement account.
H.
A resource center fund consisting of monies received pursuant to §
12-284.03, paragraph 1¹ and all monies received from public or private gifts, grants
or other sources, excluding federal monies and monies to be passed through to other
entities, to be used solely for the purpose of funding the Arizona drug and gang
prevention resource center. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation.
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Any monies unexpended or unencumbered on June 30 of each year shall not be
subsequently expended or encumbered unless reappropriated. No monies in the drug
and gang enforcement account except those received
pursuant to this subsection shall be used to fund the Arizona drug and gang
prevention resource center. Monies that are received by the center pursuant to this
subsection are subject to the reporting requirements prescribed in § 41-617.01.
A.R.S. § 41-2401. Criminal justice enhancement fund
A.
A criminal justice enhancement fund is established consisting of monies
collected pursuant to § 12-116.01 and monies available from any other source. The
state treasurer shall administer the fund.
B. On or before November 1 of each year, each department, agency or office that
receives monies pursuant to this section shall provide to the Arizona criminal justice
commission a report for the preceding fiscal year. The report shall be in a form
prescribed by the Arizona criminal justice commission and shall be reviewed by the
director of the joint legislative budget committee. The report shall set forth the
sources of all monies and all expenditures. The report shall not include any identifying
information about specific investigations.
C.
On or before December 1 of each year, the Arizona criminal justice
commission shall compile all reports into a single comprehensive report and shall
submit a copy of the comprehensive report to the governor, the president of the
senate, the speaker of the house of representatives and the director of the joint
legislative budget committee.
D.
deposit:

On the first day of each month, the state treasurer shall distribute or

1. 6.46 per cent in the Arizona automated fingerprint identification system fund
established by § 41-2414.
2. 1.61 per cent to the department of juvenile corrections for the treatment and
rehabilitation of youth who have committed drug-related offenses.
3. 16.64 per cent in the peace officer's training fund established by § 41-1825.
4. 3.03 per cent in the prosecuting attorneys' advisory council training fund
established by § 41-1830.03.
5.
crime.

9.35 per cent to the supreme court for the purpose or reducing juvenile

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6. 8.56 per cent to the department of public safety. Fifteen per cent of the
monies shall be allocated for deposit in the Arizona deoxyribonucleic acid identification
system fund established by § 41-2419. Eighty-five per cent of the monies shall be
allocated to state and local law enforcement authorities for the following purposes:

(a)
To enhance projects that are designed to prevent residential and
commercial burglaries, to control street crime, including the activities of criminal street
gangs, and to locate missing children.
(b)
system.
(c)

To provide support to the Arizona automated fingerprint identification
Operational costs of the criminal justice information system.

7. 9.35 per cent to the department of law for allocation to county attorneys for
the purpose of enhancing prosecutorial efforts.
8. 6.02 per cent to the supreme court for the purpose of enhancing the ability of
the courts to process criminal and delinquency cases, orders of protection, injunctions
against harassment and any proceeding relating to domestic violence matters.
Notwithstanding § 12-143, subsection A, the salary of superior court judges pro
tempore who are appointed for the purposes provided in this paragraph shall, and the
salary of other superior court judges pro tempore who are appointed pursuant to § 12141 for the purposes provided in this paragraph may, be paid in full by the monies
received pursuant to this paragraph.
9. 11.70 per cent to the state department of corrections for allocation to county
sheriffs for the purposes of enhancing county jail facilities and operations, including
county jails under the jurisdiction of county jail districts.
10.

1.57 per cent to the Arizona criminal justice commission.

11.

9.00 per cent to the state general fund.

12.
§ 41-2415.

2.30 per cent in the crime laboratory assessment fund established by

13.
7.68 per cent in the victims' rights implementation revolving fund
established by § 41-191.08.
14.
4.60 per cent in the victim compensation and assistance fund
established by
§ 41-2407.

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15.
2.13 per cent to the supreme court for the purpose of providing drug
treatment services to adult probationers through the community punishment program
established in title 12, chapter 2, article 11.¹
E. Monies distributed pursuant to subsection D. paragraphs 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13
and 14 of this section constitute a continuing appropriation. Monies distributed
pursuant to subsection D, paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 and 15 of this section are subject
to legislative appropriation.

F. The portion of the eighty-five percent of the monies for direct operating
expenses of the department of public safety in subsection D, paragraph 6 of this
section is subject to legislative appropriation. The remainder of the monies in
subsection D, paragraph 6 of this section including the portion of the eighty five per
cent for local law enforcement is continuously appropriated.
G.
The allocation of monies pursuant to subsection D, paragraphs 6, 7, 8
and 9 of this section shall be made in accordance with rules adopted by the Arizona
criminal justice commission pursuant to § 41-2405.

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