Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Report Our mission is to sustain and enhance the coordination, cohesiveness, productivity, and effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Arizona 2011 Chairperson RALPH OGDEN Yuma County Sheriff ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Vice-Chairperson DANIEL G. SHARP, Chief Oro Valley Police Department JOHN R. ARMER Gila County Sheriff JOSEPH ARPAIO Maricopa County Sheriff DUANE BELCHER, Chairperson Board of Executive Clemency DAVID K. BYERS, Director Administrative Office of the Courts CLARENCE DUPNIK Pima County Sheriff ROBERT C. HALLIDAY, Director Department of Public Safety TOM HORNE Attorney General ROBERT HUDDLESTON, Chief Casa Grande Police Department BARBARA LAWALL Pima County Attorney BILL MONTGOMERY T he Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) is a statutorily authorized entity mandated to carry out various coordinating, monitoring and reporting functions regarding the administration and management of criminal justice programs in Arizona. In accordance with statutory guidelines, the Commission is comprised of 19 members who represent various elements of the criminal justice system in Arizona. Fourteen of the 19 Commissioners are appointed by the governor and are municipal, county or elected officials. The remaining five are state criminal justice agency heads. Appointed Commissioners serve for two years and terminate when the first regular session of the legislature is convened; they may be re-appointed. T he ACJC was created in 1982 to serve as a resource and service organization for Arizona's 480 criminal justice agencies on a myriad of issues ranging from drugs, gangs, victim compensation and assistance to criminal record improvement initiatives. Maricopa County Attorney The ACJC works on behalf of the criminal justice agencies in Arizona to facilitate infor- CHARLES RYAN, Director mation and data exchange among statewide agencies by establishing and maintaining Department of Corrections criminal justice information archives, monitoring new and continuing legislation relating DAVID SANDERS Pima County Chief Probation Officer to criminal justice issues, gathering information, and researching existing criminal justice programs. LINDA SCOTT Former Judge GEORGE E. SILVA Santa Cruz County Attorney CARL TAYLOR Coconino County Supervisor Mayor Our mission is to sustain and enhance the coordination, cohesiveness, productivity, and effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Arizona. VACANT Police Chief VACANT Executive Director John A. Blackburn, Jr. This report was prepared by: Keri Raichert, Program Coordinator Janice Simpson, Program Coordinator Tony Vidale, Program Manager i Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account............................................................................................................. 2 Apprehending Drug Offenders ........................................................................................................................ 5 Prosecuting Drug Offenders .......................................................................................................................... 11 Account History .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Criminal Records Improvement .................................................................................................................... 14 Prevalence of Drug Activity ........................................................................................................................... 15 Substance Abuse Among Arizona Youth....................................................................................................... 15 Apprehension Task Force Activities .............................................................................................................. 17 Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) ....................................................... 21 Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG) .......................................................................................... 25 Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA) ........................................................................................................... 29 Gila County Narcotics Task Force ........................................................................................................... 33 Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force ................................................................................................... 37 La Paz County Narcotics Task Force (LPNTF) .......................................................................................... 41 Maricopa County Neighborhood Narcotics Enforcement Team (MCNNET) ................................................. 45 Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) ................................................................ 49 Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) ....................................................................... 53 Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO) .............................................................................. 57 Partners Against Narcotics Task Force (PANT) ........................................................................................ 61 Pinal County Drug and Gang Enforcement Multi-Agency Task Force ......................................................... 65 Santa Cruz County METRO Task Force (SCCMTF) ................................................................................... 69 Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Task Force .............................................................. 73 Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF)........................................................................................... 77 Prosecution Task Force Activities ................................................................................................................. 81 Apache County Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Prosecution Program ........................................................ 84 Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG) .......................................................................................... 87 Coconino County Prosecution of Drug Cases and Forfeitures ................................................................... 90 Gila County Drug Prosecution and Asset Forfeiture Program .................................................................... 93 La Paz County Drug Task Force Prosecutor ............................................................................................ 96 Maricopa County Attorney’s Office ......................................................................................................... 99 Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) .............................................................. 102 Navajo County Violent and Major Prosecution Enhancement.................................................................. 105 Partners Against Narcotics Task Force (PANT) ...................................................................................... 108 Pima County Drug Prosecution Project ................................................................................................. 111 Pinal County Drug Prosecution Unit...................................................................................................... 114 Santa Cruz County Drug Prosecution Program ...................................................................................... 117 ii (Continued from previous page) Tucson City Attorney’s Drug Enforcement Project ................................................................................. 120 Yuma County Drug, Gang and Violence Prosecution .............................................................................. 123 Civil Forfeiture Activities .......................................................................................................... 126 Arizona Attorney General’s Office ....................................................................................... 127 Forensics Drug Evidence Analysis Activities .............................................................................................. 131 DPS Crime Lab Support for Drug and Gang Enforcement....................................................................... 134 Tucson Police Department Enhanced Drug Forensics ............................................................................ 137 Court Adjudication Activities ....................................................................................................................... 140 Arizona Supreme Court Anti-Drug Adjudication ..................................................................................... 141 Priority 5 Projects ........................................................................................................................................ 144 Arizona Attorney General’s Office Gang Prosecution .............................................................................. 145 Arizona Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud.................................................................................. 145 Arizona DPS Violent Crime DNA Database ............................................................................................. 145 Arizona DPS Toxicology DUI Program ................................................................................................... 146 Cochise County Adult Drug Court Enhancement .................................................................................... 146 Maricopa County Attorney Gang Prosecution......................................................................................... 147 Mohave County Juvenile Drug Court..................................................................................................... 147 Phoenix Police Department NIBIN ........................................................................................................ 148 Pima County Attorney’s Office Gang Prosecution ................................................................................... 148 Pima County Superior Court Quick Start Program .................................................................................. 148 Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities ..................................................................................... 149 Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts........................................................................................... 150 Statutory References ................................................................................................................................... 152 iii Introduction Introduction A rizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) §41-2405(A)11 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 they relate 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 A.R.S. §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 Justice Assistance Grant Program; (2) Mandatory fines collected for felony drug offense convictions as authorized by A.R.S., Title 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 current four-year strategy was developed in 2008 and is the framework within which the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission allots and distributes all monies in the account. A formal application system and extensive open meeting process are utilized by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for awarding grant funds from the account. The Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (CJEF) was established by A.R.S. §41-2401. This statute details those entities that shall receive monies from the CJEF by percentage amounts and the purposes for utilization of the monies. 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 2011 (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011), relating to drug activity or drug-related street gang activity. Many other valuable and productive drug and gang enforcement and prevention activities are conducted throughout the state funded entirely by federal, state, local and county authorities, without enhancement monies, and are therefore not reported to ACJC. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 1 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funding In FY 2011, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission awarded a combined total of $14,298,994 in funds from the Drug Enforcement Account to 44 programs in the state. Of this amount, $10,362,682 was awarded in federal funds from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), $2,362,444 from state drug offense fines, and $1,573,868 in federal monies from the 2009 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. Arizona was allocated $25,306,957 under ARRA in FY 2010 and implemented a two-year expenditure plan that expended 50 percent of the funds in FY 2010 and the remaining 50 percent in FY 2011. The regular (non-ARRA) Byrne Justice Assistance Grant award was allocated to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission in addition to the ARRA monies, under a formula grant. These non-ARRA Byrne funds were partially expended in FY 2011 on grant projects. Figure 1 shows program funding levels from FY 2007 to FY 2011. No ARRA monies were awarded to Arizona in FY 2007 through FY 2009. In addition, the Commission opted to suspend matching fund requirements in FY 2011 to ease the financial burden on state and local agencies experiencing their own budget challenges. These match funding reductions were offset by ARRA funding. Figure 1 Program Fund Sources FY 2007 ‐ FY 2011 $13,500,000 $12,000,000 $10,500,000 $9,000,000 $7,500,000 $6,000,000 $4,500,000 $3,000,000 $1,500,000 $0 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 $3,765,673 $4,728,038 $2,720,755 $595,968 $1,573,868 $0 $0 $0 $12,633,155 $10,362,682 Drug Fines $6,000,000 $6,107,500 $7,247,034 $3,772,544 $2,362,444 Local Match Funds $2,463,536 $2,685,264 $2,624,771 $0 $0 Federal Funds Fed Funds ‐ ARRA Grant Awards The Commission authorizes account funding to programs 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; drug offender adjudication; drug offender detention; drug analysis (forensic services); criminal records improvement; and drug abuse education/prevention. For FY 2011, the Commission also approved funding for projects under a general Priority 5 category, allowing for efforts that combat drug, gang, or violent crime under the federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program guidelines, but do not meet with the criteria for other priority areas. In FY 2011, drug apprehension programs consisting of 15 multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency drug task forces, established in all 15 counties in the state of Arizona, received funding from the account. There Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 2 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account were 15 drug prosecution programs in the state receiving support from the account. Included in these programs were full-time dedicated drug prosecutors in 13 counties in Arizona and enhanced drug forfeiture case efforts through the Attorney General’s Office. During FY 2011, the strategy to improve criminal history records included efforts to conduct a statewide analysis and design for a warrant repository, expanded deployment of automated disposition reporting, and preparation activities to further extend deployment of automated disposition reporting throughout the court system in all 15 counties. In addition, enhanced drug forensic analysis programs at the Department of Public Safety and the Tucson Police Department received funding. One grant awarded to the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) passed account funds through to 18 court-based enhancement projects in all 15 Arizona counties. The account also provided funding for special prosecution programs through the Attorney General’s Office, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, and the Pima County Attorney’s Office. Finally, account funds were granted to projects to conduct DNA and toxicology analysis, address prescription drug fraud, support probation projects for drug offenders, support a juvenile drug court, and partially fund a National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) project with the Phoenix Police Department. Table 2 below shows approved awards broken out by project type, expenditure type, and funding source. In FY 2011, direct personnel costs made up 97.3 percent of the total expenditures from the account. Contracting services, travel-in state, supplies, other operating costs, and equipment accounted for 2.7 percent of the total awards. Table 3 displays funding awards to all FY 2011 projects broken out by county and by type of project. One of the main goals of ARRA was to create new jobs and save existing ones. Of the total ARRA funds allocated in FY 2011, 99.1 percent was awarded to support personnel costs. On average during FY 2011, 141.66 FTE Positions were funded through ARRA. Job types supported with ARRA funding included law enforcement, information technology, administrative support/human resources, and courts/prosecution/defense positions. Table 2 FY 2011 Approved Awards and Funding Sources Forensic Apprehension Prosecution Support Adjudication CJRIP Priority 5 Projects* Total Expenditure Type: Personal Services Employee Related Exp. Overtime Professional & Outside Svs. Travel - In State Travel - Out of State Confidential Funds Supplies Registration/Training Fees Other Operating Exp. Equipment Total $3,057,144 $880,787 $415,741 $0 $6,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $84,249 $0 $4,443,921 $4,086,171 $1,145,334 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,231,505 $409,540 $182,324 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,416 $0 $595,280 $2,261,628 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,261,628 $201,670 $64,534 $0 $81,000 $42,790 $0 $0 $9,600 $0 $0 $5,000 $404,594 $816,806 $273,177 $116,064 $3,080 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $152,939 $0 $1,362,066 $10,832,959 $2,546,156 $531,805 $84,080 $48,790 $0 $0 $9,600 $0 $240,604 $5,000 $14,298,994 $4,443,921 $0 $0 $0 $4,443,921 $5,231,505 $0 $0 $0 $5,231,505 $595,280 $0 $0 $0 $595,280 $0 $0 $2,261,628 $0 $2,261,628 $91,976 $312,618 $0 $0 $404,594 $0 $1,261,250 $100,816 $0 $1,362,066 $10,362,682 $1,573,868 $2,362,444 $0 $14,298,994 Funding Source: Federal-ARRA Federal-Regular Byrne/JAG State Local Match Total *Priority 5 Projects are defined by the Commission as any project other than drug task forces and their tandem prosecution efforts, forensic support of task forces, or drug adjudication projects that support task force efforts. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 3 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Table 3 Total FY 2011 Approved Awards by County Apache County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $280,840 $19,684 $96,152 $396,676 Mohave County Apprehension Adjudication Drug Court Prosecution Total $387,845 $62,853 $45,765 $214,085 $710,548 Cochise County Apprehension Adjudication Probation Prosecution Total $212,204 $60,966 $52,325 $167,425 $492,920 Navajo County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $283,080 $62,421 $117,040 $462,541 Coconino County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $325,870 $64,882 $146,080 $536,832 Gila County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $344,288 $47,485 $72,063 $463,836 Graham County Apprehension Adjudication Total Greenlee County Apprehension Adjudication Total La Paz County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total Maricopa County Apprehension Adjudication NIBIN Prosecution Gang Prosecution Total $29,152 $18,600 $47,752 $32,560 $7,150 $39,710 $131,776 $13,163 $77,435 $222,374 $412,000 $1,290,983 $57,300 $1,573,656 $261,250 $3,595,189 Pima County Apprehension Forensic Analysis Drug Treatment Adjudication Prosecution Gang Prosecution Total $816,976 $47,520 $130,693 $290,940 $946,240 $128,206 $2,360,575 Pinal County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $192,765 $94,796 $198,598 $486,159 Santa Cruz County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $226,620 $14,420 $52,838 $293,878 Yavapai County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $513,626 $102,317 $134,115 $750,058 Yuma County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $254,319 $83,627 $326,172 $664,118 Statewide Adjudication CJRIP DNA Forensic Analysis Prosecution RX Medicaid Fraud Gang Prosecution Toxicology Total $27,340 $404,594 $253,231 $547,760 $1,109,606 $100,816 $86,043 $246,437 $2,775,827 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 4 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Apprehending Drug Offenders Arrest activity During FY 2011, program apprehension activities resulted in 6,454 drug-related arrests. This is a 2.6 percent decrease from the number of drug-related arrests in FY 2008 and an 8.9 percent decrease from FY 2010 (7,085 drug arrests). There were 3,818 arrests for marijuana (including hashish), accounting for 59 percent of drug-related arrests. This represents a 9.2 percent decrease in marijuana arrests from the previous fiscal year. Methamphetamine/amphetamine arrests totaled 1,098 and comprised 17 percent of all drug arrests for FY 2011. Arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine increased slightly at 1.9 percent over FY 2010 (1,078 arrests). The number of arrests for cocaine (both powder and crack cocaine) was 576 and comprised 8.9 percent of all drug arrests. The number of cocaine arrests dropped 36.6 percent from 909 in FY 2010 to 576 in FY 2011. Heroin arrests made up about four percent of drug arrests, which decreased 10 percent from FY 2010, but increased 50.57 percent since FY 2008 (176 arrests). Number of Arrests Drug Arrest Comparison FY 2008 - FY 2011 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 Marijuana 1/ Cocaine 2/ Amp/Meth Heroin 3,851 4,733 4,207 3,818 961 947 909 576 988 904 1,078 1,098 176 180 295 265 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 Other Illicit Drugs 653 586 596 697 1/ Includes Hashish 2/ Includes Crack Arrests By Drug Type FY 2011 Heroin 4% Other Illicit Drugs 11% Amp/Meth 17% Cocaine 9% Marijuana 59% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 5 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account In FY 2011, the most common arrestee among drug task forces was a male, over 18 years of age, and Caucasian. Males over 18 years of age accounted for 72 percent of all arrests by task forces. Caucasians represented 61 percent of all task force-related arrests. Hispanics accounted for 27 percent of all arrests followed by Blacks at seven percent. Females over 18 years of age were the second highest age/gender group to be arrested for a drug crime by funded task forces. In addition, of individuals under 18 years of age, males accounted for three percent of all task force arrests while females comprised less than one percent. FY 2011 Arrests ‐ Age/Gender Male ‐ Under 18 3% Female ‐ Under 18 <1% Female ‐ 18+ 24% Male ‐ 18+ 72% FY 2011 Arrests ‐ Race/Origin Native American 2% Hispanic 27% Asian 1% Other 1% Unknown <1% Black 7% Caucasian 61% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 6 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Task force personnel arrested a total of 6,983 Non‐drug Only individuals in FY Non‐drug and 11% 2011. This arrest Violent <1% total includes Drug and individuals arrested Violent for drug and non3% drug offenses as well as violent offenses. The majority of task force arrests (86.2 percent) were for offenses involving Drug Only drugs only (5,998). 86% Non-drug arrests accounted for 11 percent of arrests. Of the total arrests made by task forces in FY 2011, about three percent were reported to have involved a form of violence. FY 2011 Drug/Non‐drug Arrests Asset Seizures In addition, task forces seized an estimated total value of $8.8 million in assets from drug and violent crime offenders. Assets seized Asset Seizure and Values included 670 vehicles totaling an FY 2010 FY 2011 estimated value of $2.6 million. The Seized Value Seized Value number of vehicles seized in FY 2011 Vehicles 909 $3,194,938 670 $2,638,187 was 26.3 percent less than the Weapons 499 $160,088 557 $222,439 number seized in FY 2010 (909). All Other $10,469,325 $5,918,723 Officers removed 557 weapons from Total Value $13,824,351 $8,779,349 the streets with a total estimated value exceeding $222,000. The number of weapons removed in FY 2011 (557) increased 11.6 percent from 499 removed in FY 2010. Of the weapons seized in FY 2011, the weapon type most often removed was a handgun (55.3 percent), followed by a rifle (25.9 percent). Task force personnel also seized currency of nearly $5.8 million and other property with an estimated value exceeding $120,000. Drug Trafficking Organizations in FY 2011 265 300 200 106 Dismantled 100 47 18 22 Disrupted 7 0 Low Level Mid Level High Level Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 7 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Apprehension program activities include drug interdictions and assists, pursuing investigative Weapon Type leads and tips, serving search warrants, and disrupting or dismantling 4 Machine Guns Drug Trafficking 4 Explosive Devices Organizations (DTOs), as well as numerous other 5 Other efforts to combat drug, 17 Knives gang, or violent criminal 75 activities. DTOs consist of Shotguns five or more people, 144 Rifles organized in some 308 Handguns fashion, who gain substantial income from a continuing series of drugrelated activities. A DTO is dismantled when the criminal organization is put out of existence or broken up to the extent that reconstruction of the same criminal organization is impossible. A DTO is disrupted when there is significant interference in the conduct of normal and effective operation by the targeted organization, as indicated by changes in organizational leadership, trafficking patterns, or drug production methods. Data collected by task forces includes drug trafficking organizations that are classified as low level (street dealer), mid level (distributor or retailer), or high level (manufacturer or supplier). In FY 2011, task forces dismantled 76 DTOs, the majority of which were low level organizations. Task forces also disrupted the activities of 389 DTOs in FY 2011, most (265) of which were low level organizations. Weapons Seized in FY 2011 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 8 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Drug Removals The removal of illicit drugs from the community serves as one of many benefits provided by the work of funded task forces in Arizona. During FY 2011, task forces removed 129,419 pounds of marijuana, as well as numerous other drug types including cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, PCP, other hallucinogens, stimulants, and depressants. The estimated street value of these drugs is $116,270,517. Marijuana removals continue to represent a large portion of task force activities statewide, with more than 129,419 pounds removed and an estimated street value of $60 million. Cocaine and crack removals totaled 3,375 pounds and an estimated combined street value of greater than $15.7 million, followed by methamphetamine at 984.5 pounds removed and an estimated street value of $29.1 million. Marijuana Overall, although marijuana is still the top drug involved in task force arrests, total marijuana removals declined in FY 2011. The amount of marijuana removed (129,419 pounds) in FY 2011 dropped 56.7 percent from the quantity (298,619 pounds) removed in FY 2010. However, the number of marijuana plants removed increased from 7,045 in FY 2010 to 21,081 in FY 2011, an increase of 199.2 percent. Marijuana Removals FY 2008 - FY 2011 350,000 200,000 325,203 305,082 298,619 300,000 160,000 120,000 200,000 150,000 80,000 21,081 40,000 40,184 100,000 50,000 129,419 No. of Plants Pounds 250,000 40,253 7,045 0 0 FY 2008 FY 2009 Marijuana FY 2010 FY 2011 Marijuana Plants Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 9 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Cocaine Cocaine Removals FY 2007 - FY 2010 3,500 3,375 3,000 2,500 Pounds The amount of cocaine removed in FY 2011 increased 103 percent over the previous fiscal year. In FY 2011, 3,375 pounds of cocaine were removed from Arizona streets by task forces funded from this account. This represents an increase of 1,713 pounds above FY 2010. The large increase is attributed mainly to the activities of one task force responsible for removing 1,587 pounds of cocaine during the fiscal year. 2,000 1,899 1,869 1,662 1,500 1,000 500 0 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2011 Methamphetamine Removals FY 2008 - FY 2011 1,200 1,118 1,000 985 Pounds 800 Methamphetamine 600 400 456 208 200 The quantity of methamphetamine 0 removed by funded FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 task forces increased significantly in FY 2011 over the previous fiscal year. In FY 2011, 985 pounds of methamphetamine were removed from Arizona streets, representing an increase of 777 pounds over FY 2010. The high number reported in FY 2011 was driven mainly by significant removal amounts reported by three task forces. These three task forces accounted for 923.9 pounds of methamphetamine seized. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 10 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Prosecuting Drug Offenders Conviction activity The combined efforts of funded law enforcement and prosecution projects led to 22,090 drug-related convictions in FY 2011. For FY 2011 there were 13.2 percent fewer drug convictions than the previous fiscal year. Convictions decreased among all drug types from FY 2010. Cocaine convictions had the largest decease among drug types, dropping 34.1 percent in FY 2011. Marijuana convictions also significantly declined in FY 2011, falling 15.2 percent followed by methamphetamine convictions decreasing 8.6 percent. Paraphernalia convictions and heroin convictions saw the lowest decrease at 3.2 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively. More than 45,618 drug-related cases were referred, dropping 11.5 percent from FY 2010 (51,527). Of these referrals, 76 percent of these cases were concluded. Prosecutors declined 18,932 drug cases, about 42 percent of the number of drug cases referred. In eight percent of the drug cases referred for prosecution, offenders were deferred to drug diversion program. In 26 percent of the drug cases referred for prosecution, the case was dismissed with or without prejudice. Of the drug cases tried in FY 2011, 99.9 percent resulted in convictions. Drug Convictions Comparison FY 2008 - FY 2011 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 Marijuana Cocaine Meth Heroin Paraphernalia FY 2008 8,518 3,222 3,950 296 6,645 Other Illicit Drugs 3,193 FY 2009 6,668 2,350 2,599 351 6,204 2,420 FY 2010 9,425 2,252 3,186 537 6,256 3,787 FY 2011 7,996 1,484 2,912 536 6,058 3,104 Case Convictions and Acquittals 23,479 22,090 25000 20000 15000 Acquitted 10000 5000 Convicted 54 33 0 Total Cases Drug Cases Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 11 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Felony classifications accounted for 60 percent of all drug-related convictions, with 40 percent accounting for misdemeanor classifications. Of the drug-related convictions reached, 99 percent were the result of plea negotiations. Convictions resulting from jury trials only made up approximately one percent and bench trial convictions, less than one percent. 8,882 40% Drug Convictions Drug Offense Type 13,208 60% Bench <1% Jury 1% Felony Plea 99% Misdemeanor The majority of drug-related convictions in FY 2011 were for possession offenses (72 percent). Offense convictions for drug sales made up about 12 percent of all drug-related convictions, while convictions for transporting drugs were approximately four percent. In FY 2011, the drug-related offenses with the lowest number of convictions were for manufacturing drugs, at less than one percent. Drug Convictions by Offense Type Other 1% Unknown 9% Buy 1% Manufacture <1% Sell 12% Transport 4% Consume 1% Possess 72% The most common type of drug involved in drug convictions for FY 2011 was marijuana. Marijuana convictions accounted for 31 percent of all drug-related convictions. Paraphernalia was the second most popular conviction at 24 percent. Convictions for offenses involving methamphetamine and cocaine totaled 11 percent and six percent, respectively. Heroin secured the least number of convictions for drug-related offenses with two percent of all drug convictions. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 12 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Percentage Convictions by Drug Type FY 2011 Other Illicit Drugs 14% Marijuana 36% Paraphernalia 27% Cocaine 7% Heroin 2% Meth 13% Sentencing Defendants received sentences that may have included the following: incarceration, probation, fines, community service, a combination of one or more types (split sentence), or other. There were 22,107 individuals sentenced for drug-related offenses from prosecution projects in FY 2011. More than 50 percent of these defendants (11,828) received a sentence of probation. Prison sentences were given in 22 percent of the cases and just over two percent received jail sentences. Fines were given in 11 percent of drug-related cases and about 10 percent received split sentences, requiring some jail time and probation. Drug Sentencing Comparison FY 2010 - 2011 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 Prison Jail Probation Fine Other 13,302 Split Sentence 2,813 FY 2010 5,890 646 FY 2011 4,910 570 2,116 1,930 11,828 2,273 2,448 78 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 13 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Account History Expenditures from the account began in March 1988 and a sustained continuous program has been maintained since that time. From April 1, 1988 through June 30, 2011, a total of $293,811,932 has been expended on criminal justice-related projects. Of this amount, $160,505,551 has been expended on apprehension programs; $99,221,761 for prosecution programs; $54,656,129 for adjudication programs; $19,148,635 on drug forensic analysis and drug offender detention programs; $4,012,623 on other criminal justice projects; and $10,267,233 for criminal history records improvement programs, which had its first expenditure in FY 1995. During the 23 years, apprehension program activities resulted in the arrest of 92,973 drug offense violators. Program activities were responsible for the removal of 3,987,320 pounds of marijuana; 78,217 pounds of cocaine; 7,643 pounds of amphetamine/methamphetamine; and 1,510 pounds of heroin. Drug traffickers' non-drug assets with a gross estimated value of $267,401,303 were seized. Note: 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, lienholders (financial institutions and other legitimate claimants) are paid from the actual forfeiture proceeds. Storage, property maintenance and management costs, processing and disposition fees are 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 results achieved in the 23 years of the enhanced drug enforcement program show that for every $1,146 expended by the apprehension program, one drug violator arrest was made. Also, each drug arrest resulted in an estimated value of $2,876 in non-drug assets seized. Criminal Records Improvement Of the six priority areas authorized by the Commission for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG), one directs funding toward the improvement of criminal history record information. The establishment of the Byrne JAG program initially required that each state allocate at least five percent of its total Byrne JAG funds for the improvement of criminal justice records. No longer a mandatory set-aside, the Commission continues to approve five percent of the Byrne/JAG funding for the Gerald Hardt Memorial Criminal Justice Records Improvement Program (CJRIP). Projects under CJRIP support records improvement and information sharing in accordance with the Arizona Records Improvement and Information Sharing Strategic Plan. The strategic plan document updated in 2011 will guide tactical decision making through 2016. The goals outlined in the strategy documents focus on the improvement of the timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and accessibility of criminal justice information and processing, with an emphasis on criminal history information. High priority is given to encouraging automation and establishing uniform procedures for reporting arrests and/or disposition information to the criminal history records central state repository. Criminal justice records improvement projects have enabled state, county and local agencies to improve criminal justice records information. Award funds have been used for improvements through the acquisition of hardware, software and consultant expertise, automating reporting, reducing records backlogs, establishing electronic records management systems to share criminal justice information across jurisdictional boundaries, and enhancing or expanding existing systems and processes. Program priority is to improve the quality and accessibility of criminal history information. As mandated by A.R.S, §41-1750, Arizona criminal justice agencies are required to submit arrest and case disposition information for certain criminal offenses to the central state repository, the Arizona Computerized Criminal History (ACCH). This information is relied upon for investigating criminal cases and for running criminal background checks for employment, licensing, and permits. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 14 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Prevalence of Drug Activity The National Drug Threat Assessment 2011 (National Drug Intelligence Center, U.S. Department of Justice, August 2011) has identified several significant findings related to the drug problem from a national perspective. The report points out that illicit trafficking and abuse of drugs continues to be a challenge and threat to our communities. The abuse of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine are increasing, particularly among youth. Mexican criminal organizations are the main supplier, trafficker, and distributor of illicit drugs in the United States, with the southwest border as the primary gateway for illicit drugs coming into the country. Finally, the overall availability of drugs in the country is increasing. The Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Market Analysis 2010 (National Drug Intelligence Center, U.S. Department of Justice, July 2010) identifies nine of Arizona’s 15 counties as high intensity drug trafficking areas. The HIDTA regions encompass all western and southern counties in Arizona and span Maricopa and Pinal Counties in the central portion of the state. Several factors unique to the region make it vulnerable to drug trafficking activities. As a result, large amounts of illicit drugs are smuggled from Mexico and bulk cash is transported from the area into Mexico. Factors cited include vast stretches of remote, sparsely populated border areas that are conducive to large-scale smuggling; continuing economic and population growth; shared border with Mexico and few physical barriers; highway connections between major metropolises and Mexican drug source areas. Mexican marijuana is the most commonly smuggled illicit drug in Arizona’s HIDTA region. In addition, methamphetamine production, distribution, and abuse pose problems, and cocaine and heroin are also abused in Arizona. The report cites trafficking and abuse of methamphetamine as the greatest threat in the Arizona HIDTA region. This is primarily due to the drug’s widespread availability and highly addictive nature. Drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), criminal groups and gangs actively engaged in the drug trade contribute to challenges for law enforcement and threaten security. Mexican DTOs are described as sophisticated and widespread, as well as deeply entrenched in our border communities. The Arizona HIDTA region is reported as the principal entry point for marijuana entering the United States from Mexico. Federal reporting systems note that cocaine and heroin are also smuggled in large quantities and seizures of these drug types have increased in 2009. In addition to the manufacture, distribution, sale, and trafficking of illicit drugs, the associated criminal and violent activity remains high. Identity theft, weapons smuggling, criminal gangs, money laundering, kidnapping, vehicle theft, and other offenses are commonly reported in connection to the illegal drug trade. Research and analysis of crime data indicate that Arizona is greatly impacted by its shared border with Mexico as an entry point for large amounts of illicit drugs into the United States. The Arizona Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Strategy 2008 – 2011 (2009, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission) outlines statewide priorities to combat drug trafficking and associated criminal activity. The first priority supports the use of task forces, tandem prosecution activities, and civil forfeiture efforts. Substance Use Among Arizona Youth Data from the 2010 Arizona Youth Survey (Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, 2011) reveal that among 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students, the four substances that have the highest percentages of use in a student’s lifetime are alcohol (58.2 percent), cigarettes (34.0 percent), marijuana (29.9 percent), and prescription drugs (21.5 percent). For illicit substances, marijuana has the highest level (29.9 percent) of reported lifetime use across all grades surveyed with 44.7 percent of Arizona 12th graders surveyed reported having used marijuana at least once in his or her lifetime. Additionally, 16.8 percent of students report using prescription pain relievers, 12.3 percent used inhalants, 11.8 percent used over-the-counter drugs, 7.0 percent used ecstasy, 5.1 percent used hallucinogens, 5.0 percent used cocaine, 2.1 percent used heroin, and 1.5 percent used methamphetamines in their lifetime. The consistently high rate of marijuana use among Arizona’s youth (from 2006 – 2010 data) runs parallel to the high rate of marijuana arrests and seizures of marijuana. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 15 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Though substance use decreased for more than half of the drug types since 2008, increases were seen in the lifetime use of chewing tobacco, marijuana, hallucinogens, heroin, ecstasy, prescription sedatives, and over-the-counter drugs. The same can be seen for past 30-day use rates, with the exception of overthe-counter drugs, which has stayed the same since the 2008 survey. The largest increase can be seen in the lifetime use rates of ecstasy which rose from 4.2 percent in 2008 to 7.0 percent in 2010. Percentage of Arizona Students Who Used Drugs in their Lifetime, 2006-2010 2006 2008 2010 Alcohol 61.7 59.6 58.2 Cigarettes 39.6 36.0 34.0 Smokeless Tobacco 11.0 11.3 11.7 Marijuana 29.2 27.4 29.9 Hallucinogens 3.6 4.3 5.1 Cocaine 6.8 5.9 5.0 Inhalants 12.9 12.6 12.3 Methamphetamines 4.3 2.2 1.5 Heroin 2.0 1.8 2.1 Ecstasy 3.0 4.2 7.0 Steroids 1.9 2.0 1.7 Prescription Pain Relievers n/a 17.6 16.8 Prescription Stimulants 5.9 5.9 5.7 Prescription Sedatives 13.2 10.5 10.8 Prescription Drugs 18.7 22.4 21.5 Over-the-Counter Drugs n/a 11.5 11.8 Percentage of Arizona Students Who Used Drugs in the Past 30 Days, 2006-2010 2006 2008 2010 Alcohol 34.4 33.1 31.9 Cigarettes 15.3 14.7 14.7 Smokeless Tobacco 3.8 4.2 5.1 Marijuana 13.1 12.5 14.8 Hallucinogens 1.4 1.5 1.6 Cocaine 2.5 1.9 1.4 Inhalants 4.1 3.8 3.7 Methamphetamines 1.3 0.6 0.4 Heroin 0.7 0.6 0.8 Ecstasy 0.9 1.3 2.5 Steroids 0.9 0.8 0.6 Prescription Pain Relievers n/a 8.1 7.7 Prescription Stimulants 2.2 2.1 2.1 Prescription Sedatives 5.8 4.1 4.2 Prescription Drugs 8.9 10.7 10.4 Over-the-Counter Drugs n/a 5.9 5.9 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 16 Overview Apprehension - Task Force Activities FY 2011 Awards Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) $ 280,840 Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG) $ 212,204 Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA) $ 816,976 Gila County Narcotics Enforcement Task Force $ 344,288 Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force $ 32,560 La Paz County Narcotics Task Force $ 131,776 Maricopa County Neighborhood Narcotics Enforcement Team (MCNNET) $ 412,000 Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) $ 387,845 Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) $ 283,080 Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO) $ 325,870 Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) $ 513,626 Pinal County Drug and Gang Enforcement Multi-agency Task Force $ 192,765 Santa Cruz County METRO Task Force $ 226,620 Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Task Force $ 29,152 Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) $ 254,319 TOTAL Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 $ 4,443,921 17 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Summary of Activity – Apprehension Approved Budget FY 2011 Personal Services Employee Related Exp. Overtime Professional & Outside Svs. Travel - In State Travel - Out of State Confidential Funds Supplies Registration/Training Fees Other Operating Exp. Equipment Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $3,057,144 $880,787 $415,741 $0 $6,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $84,249 $0 $4,443,921 $4,443,921 During FY 2011 drug and gang apprehension task forces operated in all 15 Arizona counties. Apprehension programs conduct an array of activities to combat criminal drug activity and related gang and violent crime. Apprehension program activities resulted in 6,454 drug-related arrests and 762 arrests for non-drug offenses. In FY 2011, arrests for marijuana accounted for the largest percentage of drug arrests. Marijuana arrests totaled 3,789 and comprised 58.71 percent of task force drug arrests. The largest portion (56.77 percent) of drug offense types was the offense of possession/concealing, followed by distribution/sale (21.92 percent) and transportation/importation (11.25 percent). There were 131 gang related arrests. Of the 6,983 total arrests, 4,624 were felonies and 2,359 were misdemeanors. In addition to apprehension efforts, task forces seized drugs, weapons, and assets, and disrupted or dismantled labs used in the manufacture of illegal drugs. Statewide, apprehension efforts yielded more than 129,419 pounds of marijuana; 446,579 grams of methamphetamine or other amphetamines, 1,533.4 kilograms of cocaine; as well as other dangerous narcotics and illicit prescription drugs. There were 872 investigations directly related to methamphetamine and 55 labs were seized. The estimated street value of all drug removals is $116,270,517. Task forces also seized assets of drug offenders estimated at $8,779,349. These assets included 670 vehicles, 557 weapons, mostly handguns, and $5,797,247 in U.S. currency. Task force personnel also seized 101 marijuana grows. During the FY 2011 program period, task forces disrupted 389 drug trafficking organizations, the majority of which were low level street dealers. Task forces also dismantled 76 drug trafficking organizations this fiscal year, with the majority also being low level street dealers. Statewide, apprehension efforts disrupted or dismantled 465 DTOs. Collaboration and coordination are also components of task force projects. In FY 2011, task forces participated in 1,285 collaborative and non-collaborative investigations that resulted in 534 arrests and 556 investigations that resulted in drug seizures. In 159 cases, tips or leads were shared among task forces and there were 743 instances of drug interdiction activity assists. Also, task forces contacted Child Protective Services 54 times to make drug-endangered child referrals. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 18 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects ‐ Total Activity Data Drug Removal + Value Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 23 0 126 166 67 4 1 387 1,533.4 $15,463,319 Crack (g) 12 0 91 86 0 0 0 189 722.9 $245,095 Hashish (g) 0 0 4 23 2 0 0 29 23,244.9 $919,938 Heroin (g) 6 0 110 106 42 1 0 265 163,173.8 $10,241,374 94 218 500 2,447 474 40 16 3,789 129,419.7 $60,054,169 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 64 123 3 4 4 198 6,207.5 $64,089 LSD (dosage) 1 0 3 9 0 1 0 14 618.0 $7,815 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20.0 $201 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 1 16 35 6 1 4 63 878.1 $2,219 64 8 412 462 128 19 5 1,098 446,579.6 $29,128,157 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 14 8 1 1 0 24 473.7 $3,045 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 17 10 1 0 0 28 2,583.5 $34,394 Other Drug (dosage) 35 3 58 184 0 2 16 298 85,438.4 $104,731 Unknown Drug (dosage) 28 0 0 5 2 0 37 72 284.0 $1,971 263 230 1,415 3,664 726 73 83 6,454 Marijuana (lbs)* Methamphetamine (g) Total $116,270,517 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Female ‐ Male ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 18+ Under 18 Caucasian Black Hispanic Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total 48 28 3,081 1,134 4,291 1 0 366 126 493 Drug Arrests Total 79 5,919 5,998 7 192 199 Non‐drug Arrests 1 752 753 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 9 9 Drug/Violent Crime 154 13 1,387 359 1,913 Native American 0 0 84 42 126 Asian 0 0 40 5 45 Total 87 6,872 6,959 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 36 8 44 Felony 125 4,499 4,624 Other 0 0 11 3 14 Misdemeanor 6 2,353 2,359 Unknown 0 0 54 3 57 Total 131 6,852 6,983 203 41 5,059 1,680 6,983 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 19 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Number Value Indoor 44 Type Outdoor 57 Handguns 203 Semi‐Auto Handguns 105 Quantity Vehicles 670 $2,638,187 Currency 1,943 $5,797,247 Weapons 557 $222,439 Rifles 95 89 $121,476 Semi‐Auto Rifles 49 3,259 $8,779,349 Shotguns 72 Other Assets Total Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations Clandestine Labs Seized 872 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 3 Automatic/Machine Gun 4 Knives/Cutting Instr. 55 17 Explosive Device 4 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 2 Other 5 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 1 Total 557 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 38 Firearms and NIBIN Firearms Reported to NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 511 Non‐collaborative 774 Number Resulting in Arrest 534 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 556 Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces Counterterrorism Referrals Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 3938 159 Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Reported Hits to NIBIN 1 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Dismantled Total Low Level (Street Dealer) 265 47 312 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 106 22 128 18 7 25 389 76 465 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) Total 1 Search Warrants Served 54 743 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 25 307 42 Federal 14 State 668 Other 146 Total 828 20 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $184,100 $96,740 $280,840 $280,840 Project Description This program is administered by the Apache County Sheriff’s Office. The Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) is a small, formally organized multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency narcotics task force operating under a board of directors. Task Force Participants Apache County Sheriff’s Office, Eagar Police Department, Springerville Police Department, St. John’s Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Apache County Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Objective To reduce or disrupt the flow of illicit drugs used, imported, transported, and sold in the community. Activity Summary During FY 2011, ACCENT officers made 121 drug-related arrests. Half of the drug-related arrests (50 percent) were for the offense possession/concealing drugs. Another 21 percent were for transportation/importation. There were 70 arrests (58 percent) for marijuana and 38 (31 percent) for methamphetamine/amphetamine. ACCENT disrupted or dismantled 74 DTOs, served 24 search warrants, seized four vehicles, five weapons and currency of $125,879. Total value of asset seized was $135,604. Task force officers pursued 124 investigations, 117 of which resulted in an arrest and 102 resulted in drug seizures. Selected Quarterly Highlights  Seized 427 pounds of marijuana; 2.36 pounds of methamphetamine and chemicals and equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine from a mobile meth lab.  Collected more than 102 pounds of prescription drugs for destruction during the DEA’s "National Take Back Initiative."  Made more than 12 arrests; seized approximately 423.40 pounds of marijuana; approximately two pounds of methamphetamine and seized chemicals and equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. ACCENT detectives helped in the capture and arrests of homicide fugitive John McCluskey and his accomplice, Casslyn Welch.  Made 29 drug arrests; four non-drug arrests; seized 118 pounds of marijuana; 12 marijuana plants; and 30 grams of cocaine. ACCENT also seized two weapons and approximately $31,720.00 in U.S. currency.  Made 23 drug-related arrests and seized approximately $19,500.00, and seized 230 marijuana plants. ACCENT also assisted in the investigation and apprehension of a homicide suspect. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 21 Performance Benchmarks Apprehension - Task Force Activities Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $9.48 FY 2011 Actual $2.82 1.13 1.49 100.0% 72.0% 22 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Team (ACCENT) Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 3.0 $69,000 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Marijuana (lbs)* 0 6 7 34 13 0 10 70 812.1 $612,395 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 8 193.0 $1,695 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 810.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 2 10 16 10 0 0 38 1,085.9 $108,500 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25.0 $0 Total 0 8 17 61 25 0 10 121 $791,590 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Total Caucasian 3 3 52 22 80 Drug Arrests 0 81 81 Black 0 0 10 1 11 Drug/Violent Crime 0 40 40 Hispanic 1 2 28 11 42 Non‐drug Arrests 0 10 10 Native American 0 0 0 0 0 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 3 3 Asian 0 0 1 0 1 Total 0 134 134 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 0 131 131 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 3 3 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 134 134 Total 4 5 91 34 134 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 23 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Vehicles 4 $8,125 Currency 7 $125,879 Weapons 5 $1,600 Other Assets 0 $0 16 $135,604 Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Indoor 3 Type Outdoor 9 Handguns 2 Semi‐Auto Handguns 3 Rifles 0 Semi‐Auto Rifles 0 Shotguns 0 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 21 Quantity Clandestine Labs Seized 1 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 5 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 1 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 78 Non‐collaborative 46 Number Resulting in Arrest 117 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 102 Coordination/Collaboration Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted 40 0 40 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 27 0 27 7 0 7 74 0 74 11 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 16 Total 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 4 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 8 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 4 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Total Low Level (Street Dealer) Deconfliction Events Counterterrorism Referrals Dismantled Search Warrants Served Federal 1 State 23 Other 0 Total 24 24 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures In-State Travel Other Operating Exp. Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $24,071 $141,829 $10,345 $6,000 $29,959 $212,204 $212,204 Project Description This program is administered by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office. The Border Alliance Group (BAG) is a multi-agency drug enforcement task force involving federal, state and local agencies. BAG is formally organized to identify, arrest and refer drug traffickers for prosecution. Task Force Participants Cochise County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Tombstone Marshal’s Office, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Arizona Army National Guard, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Park Police and the Cochise County Attorney’s Office. Objective To reduce or disrupt the flow of illicit drugs imported, transported, and sold in the community and strengthen collaborative partnerships between federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. Activity Summary BAG officers conducted 455 drug-related arrests, with 178 (39 percent) for the offense of possession/concealing and another 160 (35 percent) for distribution/sale. BAG officers served 59 search warrants, conducted intelligence driven investigations that resulted in 10 arrests, and provided or gained assistance in 62 drug interdiction activities. The majority of drug arrests (223 or 49 percent) were for marijuana. Officers seized 11 marijuana grows, 21 vehicles and 20 weapons as well as currency. Value of assets and currency seized totaled $596,330. Selected Quarterly Highlights  BAGTF successfully disrupted a local drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine in and through Cochise and Pima counties with possible associations with a well-known outlaw motorcycle gang in Arizona. BAGTF has made a number of controlled purchases.  BAGTF, in collaboration with the Sierra Vista Drug Enforcement Agency (SVDEA), has been investigating a methamphetamine trafficking organization with a membership exceeding 20 individuals and arrest warrants have been obtained for two of the principle members.  DPS BAGTF investigators initiated an undercover operation. Utilizing a confidential informant, undercover officers were introduced to two targets seeking to purchase bulk marijuana. One of the targets is a local business man who owns a number of convenient stores. After a number of meetings between the undercover officers and targets, a date and location were agreed upon for the delivery of 100 pounds of marijuana in exchange for $35,000. The operation involved four Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 25 Apprehension - Task Force Activities different agencies and both suspects were arrested upon making the exchange. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun. Subsequent to the arrest, investigators froze the bank accounts of both suspects. One account contained $143,000. Both suspects have been indicted and assets forfeiture has been requested on a total of $178,000.  BAGTF was very effective in disrupting a number of DTOs and street-level distribution cells responsible for importing, transporting and distributing illicit drugs in Cochise County. Border interdiction efforts for this period resulted in the seizure of 7,582 pounds of marijuana, which included the interdiction of an Ultra Lite air craft that entered U.S. air space from Mexico. DTO/street-level investigative efforts have likewise been successful during this quarter. Six undercover operations were conducted during this period resulting in numerous arrests and seizures of illicit drugs and/or cash.  BAGTF has conducted numerous joint investigations with federal, state, and local agencies to include collaborating with agencies outside of Cochise County. Collaboration with U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) regarding border interdiction continues to be carried out frequently. A number of joint operations have been conducted with agents from both Douglas and Naco stations. Douglas Border Patrol Station is planning to assign a full-time agent to the task force. Joint DTO/streetlevel investigations are common place between the task force and other agencies. Recently SVDEA and BAGTF concluded a six-month investigation involving distribution of multi-pound quantities of methamphetamine. Currently, there are discussions between BAGTF and Sierra Vista PD regarding SVPD becoming a full-time participant of the task force.  During this quarter, the task force disrupted two local methamphetamine DTOs and one international marijuana DTO. All three DTOs are targeted by the task force. One of the methamphetamine DTOs had membership in three of the state’s counties: Cochise, Maricopa, and Coconino. BAGTF solicited the assistance of a Phoenix drug unit and in a collaborative effort, made a number of arrests in both Cochise and Maricopa counties. The arrests resulted in seizures of methamphetamine and subsequent disclosure of multi-pound distributors of methamphetamine operating in Maricopa County.  BAGTF border interdiction team participated in Operation Cochise Alliance. This operation was a collaborative effort between USBP and BAGTF. The operation spanned over two weeks and was extremely successful, netting a total of 2,051.7 pounds of marijuana, 34 smugglers arrested, and 41 illegal immigrants turned over to USBP. This operation has significantly disrupted the DTOs field operation by removing experienced smugglers from within the DTO ranks. Intelligence was obtained, which indicates the DTO has had to resort to hiring inexperienced smugglers who are prone to losing or abandoning marijuana loads. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended FY 2011 Estimated $12.55 FY 2011 Actual $43.39 Arrests per Investigation * 2.83 Percent of Investigations closed * 76.3% * Agency did not submit measure Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 26 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG) Drug Removal + Value Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 1 0 10 4 0 0 0 15 635.8 $111,477 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 1 0 2 1 2 0 0 6 27.1 $2,164 Marijuana (lbs)* 0 6 98 80 29 10 0 223 24,267.5 $8,692,250 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 11 10 6 0 4 31 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 30 8 2 0 1 41 1,459.2 $399,761 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 8 211.0 $2,110 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 6 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 1 69 0 0 1 71 300.0 $600 Unknown Drug (dosage) 28 0 0 0 0 0 24 52 0.0 $0 Total 30 6 160 178 40 11 30 455 $9,208,362 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Caucasian 5 2 106 73 186 Black 0 0 21 16 37 Hispanic 4 1 147 47 199 Native American 0 0 1 0 Asian 0 0 2 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 Other 0 Unknown Total 13 442 455 Drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Non‐drug Arrests 0 0 0 1 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 0 2 Total 13 442 455 1 0 1 Felony 12 315 327 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 1 127 128 0 0 29 0 29 13 442 455 9 3 307 136 455 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Drug Arrests Total Total 27 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Number Value Indoor 2 Type Outdoor 9 Handguns 7 Semi‐Auto Handguns 0 Quantity Vehicles 21 $114,845 Currency 19 $470,885 Weapons 20 $1,900 Rifles 1 4 $8,700 Semi‐Auto Rifles 0 64 $596,330 Shotguns 2 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 8 Other Assets Total Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 30 Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 2 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 20 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Firearms Reported to NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 138 Non‐collaborative 15 Number Resulting in Arrest 10 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 18 Coordination/Collaboration Reported Hits to NIBIN Disrupted 5 9 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 3 1 4 3 0 3 10 6 16 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 15 Total 2 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 62 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 38 Controlled Deliveries 12 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Total 4 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) 63 0 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Deconfliction Events Counterterrorism Referrals 20 Search Warrants Served Federal 1 State 30 Other 28 Total 59 28 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $715,324 $101,652 $816,976 $816,976 Project Description This program is administered by the Tucson Police Department. CNA is a formally organized multijurisdictional, multi-agency narcotics enforcement task force in Pima County initiated in 1988. CNA operates under a board. The task force works to reduce demand, target mid level and upper-level drug dealers and decrease the narcotics problem in Pima County, including the Tucson metropolitan area. Task Force Participants Tucson Police Department, Pima County Sheriff’s Office, Pima County Attorney’s Office, Arizona DPS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Oro Valley Police Department, Marana Police Department, U.S. Postal Inspector, FBI, South Tucson Police Department, Sahuarita Police Department, University of Arizona Police Department, and the Arizona HIDTA Center. Objective To reduce or disrupt the flow of illicit drugs imported, transported, and sold in the community by disrupting and dismantling the activities of drug dealers. Activity Summary During FY 2011, the CNA task force made 1,295 drug-related arrests. Of drug-related arrests, 618 (48 percent) were for the offense of distributing or selling an illegal drug. This is a change from the previous fiscal year in which the offense of possess/conceal comprised the majority of drug arrest type. There were 525 arrests (41 percent) for possession or concealing drugs. Drug arrests were for several drug types, with the majority (308 or 24 percent) for marijuana, followed by 276 (21 percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine. During FY 2011, CNA conducted more than 100 arrests for five different drug types: marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, and other narcotics. Task force officers served 327 search warrants, seized 212 vehicles, 120 weapons, and 23 marijuana grows during FY 2010. The value of assets and currency seized exceeded $2.6 million. Selected Quarterly Highlights  After conducting surveillance on a suspected marijuana stash house, a knock-and-talk was conducted, which led to a search warrant. Three suspects were arrested. Detectives seized 86 pounds of marijuana, two semi-automatic handguns, one vehicle and approximately $1,000 in currency.  Investigators assisting the U.S. Marshal’s Service in reference to a narcotics investigation and serving a federal arrest warrant observed a large amount of marijuana growing on the property. After a search of the residence, a significant amount of chemicals and equipment to grow and care for the plants was found. A total of 837 plants were removed from the property. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 29 Apprehension - Task Force Activities  A surveillance operation utilized GPS tracking, conducted a knock-and-talk, a served a search warrant. This led to detectives seizing approximately 400 pounds of marijuana, three vehicles, and approximately $1,000 in suspected drug currency. Five suspects were arrested.  CNA’s parcel interdiction squad conducted eight “outbound” operations at the FedEx and UPS distribution hubs in Tucson, looking for indicators of drug trafficking. The interdiction resulted in the seizure of 725 pounds of commercial grade marijuana, four pounds of cocaine and 3.5 ounces of heroin.  Detectives assisted Phoenix HIDTA with a cocaine investigation, following the arrest of a subject who delivered 10 kilograms of cocaine to a Phoenix warehouse. CNA’s Major Violators Unit (MVU) served a search warrant on the suspect’s Tucson residence. Detectives seized $4,420 in suspected drug currency, cocaine packaging materials identical to materials used to package kilos seized in Phoenix, indicia/documents and one vehicle. MVU detectives served a search warrant on a storage locker in Tucson that was rented by the suspect under an alias. Inside the storage locker, detectives sized an additional 9.5 kilograms (26.26 pounds) of cocaine and $8,400 in currency. A second vehicle was seized. DPS K-9 units assisted.  Pursuant to a wiretap operation involving a DTO and other conspirators, detectives determined the primary suspect arranged to have a load of marijuana delivered to Nevada. Detectives coordinated with a DEA task force in Nevada to intercept the marijuana load. CNA identified three additional DTOs working in conjunction with the primary DTO. Thirteen search warrants were served and multiple arrests were made. Detectives seized approximately $350,000 in currency, several vehicles and some property.  Mid level transportation detectives continued their investigation into a DTO involved in the sale of large quantities of heroin and identified where two suspects were living. During the operation, the undercover officer was introduced to the next level supplier and was able to obtain a video/audio recording of another quarter-pound purchase directly from this new suspect. This suspect has since been in contact with the undercover officer and wants to sell pound quantities of cocaine to the undercover detective as well.  Detectives conducted an investigation into a group involved in home invasions. Surveillance was established at a suspect’s residence. A traffic stop was made on the suspect that yielded approximately 100 pounds of marijuana from the vehicle. In addition, a home invasion kit was found, which included a ballistic vest (TPD patch attached), flex cuffs, ski masks, stun guns, radios with hands-free microphones and military badges. The driver was armed with a semi-auto pistol and is a prior military member. This resulted in a search warrant for the residence. Two additional arrests were made. Officer also found more marijuana, two semi-auto pistols and more of the same raid equipment, with the addition of red and blue LED lights. The male arrested at the residence is an ex-con and prohibited possessor. Two vehicles were seized. One suspect is outstanding in this case. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $25.21 FY 2011 Actual $21.76 1.45 1.27 96.2% 83.7% 30 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA) Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 12 0 104 92 16 0 0 224 142.6 $3,143,303 Crack (g) 12 0 90 81 0 0 0 183 710.7 $244,403 Hashish (g) 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 4 57.2 $1,143 Heroin (g) 3 0 66 55 4 0 0 128 7,214.0 $287,126 Marijuana (lbs)* 10 5 152 90 46 5 0 308 20,973.5 $13,492,297 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 38 51 0 2 4 95 1,979.0 $19,165 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 8 0.0 $620 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.0 $90 12 1 116 144 3 0 0 276 13,359.8 $569,415 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 6 29.9 $310 Methamphetamine (g) Other Stimulant (g) Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 9 800.0 $8,000 Other Drug (dosage) 8 0 37 0 0 0 4 49 597.0 $5,970 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 5 182.0 $1,720 57 6 618 525 71 7 11 1,295 Total $17,773,562 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Caucasian 0 0 Female ‐ 18+ 340 Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total 147 487 Drug Arrests Total 39 1,210 1,249 Black 0 0 126 55 181 Drug/Violent Crime 7 39 46 Hispanic 6 0 453 168 627 Non‐drug Arrests 0 29 29 Native American 0 0 10 5 15 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 3 2 5 Total 46 1,278 1,324 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 65 1,182 1,247 Other 0 0 7 2 9 Misdemeanor Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total Total 6 0 939 379 1,324 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 1 76 77 66 1,258 1,324 31 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Indoor Outdoor Vehicles 212 $530,000 Currency 132 $2,012,044 Weapons 120 22 1 Type Quantity Handguns 74 Semi‐Auto Handguns 13 $30,250 Rifles 25 22 $70,716 Semi‐Auto Rifles 486 $2,643,010 Other Assets Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 164 0 Shotguns 8 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Clandestine Labs Seized 4 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 120 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 34 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 7 Non‐collaborative 9 Number Resulting in Arrest 20 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 17 Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events 262 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 5 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 8 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 134 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 70 Controlled Deliveries 12 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Dismantled Total Low Level (Street Dealer) 0 0 0 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 1 2 3 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 Total 1 2 3 Search Warrants Served Federal 10 State 206 Other 111 Total 327 32 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Gila County Narcotics Enforcement Task Force Personnel Total Approved Budget FY 2011 Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $344,288 $344,288 $344,288 Project Description This program is administered by the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. The Gila County Narcotics Task Force (GCNTF) is a formally organized multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency unit created to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers, and investigate and disrupt drug-related criminal activity, seize drugs and monetary assets. This unit is engaged in the discovery and dismantling of large illegal marijuana growing operations in Gila County, especially during growing season from April through September each year. Task Force Participants Gila County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Miami Police Department, and the Gila County Attorney’s Office. Objective To disrupt, interdict and dismantle drug trafficking organizations and eradicate marijuana grows, as well as promote education and awareness to the citizens of Gila County and to secure the welfare of the public. Activity Summary During FY 2011, the task force made 157 arrests for drug-related offenses and 125 non-drug arrests. The majority of drug arrests conducted by the task force were for marijuana offenses (62 arrests or 39 percent) followed by 50 arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine (32 percent). Officers conducted 50 methamphetamine-related investigations, 269 assists and served 39 search warrants. The GCNTF collaborates with agencies on city, state, federal, and tribal levels to combat drug and drug-related crime. During FY 2011, the GCNTF removed drugs with an estimated total value of $23,444,307 from the community. The majority of this amount includes the value of large quantities of plants seized by the task force during FY 2011. The task force also seized eight weapons, eradicated 11 marijuana grows, disrupted 157 DTOs, conducted interdiction stops, numerous knock-and-talks and drug buys, and presented educational drug information in community settings. Seized assets and currency totaled $87,895 in FY 2011. Selected Quarterly Highlights  This unit conducted 479 interdiction stops, executed 12 search warrants, made 31 drug arrests, 50 non-drug arrests and signed up eight confidential informants. Also seized were 507.52 pounds of marijuana, 68.65 grams of meth, 2.2 grams of heroin, $10,444 cash, five vehicles and one box trailer.  This unit eradicated nine marijuana grow sites for a total of 16,935 plants and conducted three drug prevention presentations to 125 people and assisted agencies 74 times.  This unit eradicated one major marijuana garden containing 1,766 plants, conducted six drug prevention presentations to 227 attendees and assisted other agencies 62 times.  This unit conducted 461 interdiction stops, executed eight search warrants, conducted 19 knockand-talks, 12 drug buys, 37 drug arrests and 21 non-drug arrests. We also seized 13 grams of Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 33 Apprehension - Task Force Activities heroin, 176.17 pounds of marijuana, 11 grams of methamphetamine, recovered one stolen semiauto handgun and made three CPS referrals. We also have started to work in cooperation with Globe Hospice Care by taking narcotic drugs left behind by deceased patients and disposing of these drugs. GCNTF also conducted seven drug prevention presentations with 850 attendees.  This unit conducted eight drug prevention presentations to 850 attendees, assisted other agencies 60 times, identified two marijuana grows, responded to one explosives call and 20 requests from Hospice Care for disposal of narcotic drugs left behind from deceased patients. Our K-9 sergeant also set up a training curriculum for the Globe Fire Department’s new K-9 and handler so that the Globe Fire K-9 can meet the required certifications.  This task force conducted 456 interdiction stops, executed 19 knock-and-talks, six drug search warrants, 37 drug arrests and seized 53 marijuana plants. We conducted four drug buys, provided 57.5 hours of training to other agencies regarding K-9 and SWAT clandestine lab entries. We also provided two confidential sources to other agencies to further cases on the state and federal levels stemming from our drug arrests. The task force seized 357.7 pounds of marijuana, 33.34 grams of methamphetamine, 20.8 grams of hashish, 3.5 grams of cocaine and 2.6 grams of heroin. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $30.21 FY 2011 Actual $260.35 1.00 1.57 100.0% 85.3% 34 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Gila County Narcotics Enforcement Task Force (GCNTF) Drug Removal + Value Drug Arrest Activity Cultivate / Mfg Buy / Receive Distribute / Sell Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3.5 $280 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 20.8 $500 Heroin (g) 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 6 18.1 $1,694 Marijuana (lbs)* 2 4 10 38 8 0 0 62 1,125.5 $23,426,179 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20.0 $215 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 $120 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 11 39 0 0 0 50 138.8 $15,149 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 7.0 $70 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 35 21.0 $100 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Total 2 4 26 117 8 0 0 157 $23,444,307 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Caucasian 0 0 127 57 184 Black 0 0 9 2 Hispanic 0 0 67 Native American 0 0 Asian 0 Total Drug Arrests 0 157 157 11 Drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 7 74 Non‐drug Arrests 0 125 125 4 8 12 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Total 0 282 282 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 0 157 157 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 125 125 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 282 282 Total 0 0 208 74 282 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 35 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Indoor Value Vehicles 9 $46,500 Currency 10 $17,725 Weapons 8 $2,675 Other Assets 8 35 Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized 1 Outdoor 10 Type Quantity Handguns 3 Semi‐Auto Handguns 3 Rifles 0 $20,995 Semi‐Auto Rifles 0 $87,895 Shotguns 0 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 1 Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 50 Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 1 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 8 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 4 Non‐collaborative 0 Number Resulting in Arrest 0 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 0 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Low Level (Street Dealer) Coordination/Collaboration Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) Deconfliction Events 3 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 5 Total Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 4 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 269 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 58 9 Dismantled Total 106 0 106 51 0 51 0 0 0 157 0 157 Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 34 Other 5 Total 39 36 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force Approved Budget FY 2011 Overtime Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $32,560 $32,560 $32,560 Project Description This program is administered by the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office. 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. Task Force Participants Greenlee County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Clifton Police Department, Greenlee County Probation Department, and the Greenlee County Attorney’s Office. Objective To aggressively investigate the sale, use and distribution of illegal drugs in Greenlee County. Activity Summary During FY 2011, the Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force made 20 drug-related arrests. Arrests for marijuana offenses comprised 60 percent of those and the remaining eight arrests were for other narcotics (four), methamphetamine/amphetamine (three) and heroin (one). Task force personnel disrupted or dismantled five drug trafficking organizations and eradicated two marijuana grow sites. Task force officers seized more than $10,000 worth of methamphetamines and more than $1,500 of marijuana. Officers served seven search warrants. Selected Quarterly Highlights  Three deputies have been assigned to patrol areas as the task force representative with the patrol deputies. This is expected to enhance intelligence efforts and produce more drug-related cases. The task force eliminated two grows and disrupted a local dealer with ties to Safford and Tucson.  Over a period of nearly six months, the town of Duncan has had a series of burglaries. Information obtained through the task force revealed several juvenile suspects. A final burglary of a grocery store in Duncan resulted in several good information sources and the juveniles were caught. A fourth suspect over the age 18 was arrested and charged. He was the ring leader and drugs were found on him during his arrest. The task force played a major role because it was already looking into these suspects as links to illegal drugs in the Duncan area. The information source used by the task force was invaluable in solving the burglaries in Duncan.  Two major drug distributors were targeted, one with the assistance of a confidential informant, and the second with a knock-and-talk. Both operations were successful and a total of 92 grams of methamphetamine were seized. This is a large quantity of methamphetamine seized for our county.  Two major dealers were dismantled. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 37 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $1.11 FY 2011 Actual $1.20 0.61 1.00 78.9% 72.4% 38 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.3 $25 Marijuana (lbs)* 0 6 0 0 0 6 0 12 1.3 $28,820 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 4 5.0 $125 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 94.3 $10,225 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25.0 $0 Total 0 6 2 4 0 8 0 20 $39,195 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Female ‐ Male ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 18+ Under 18 Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Caucasian 2 0 8 2 12 Black 0 0 1 0 Hispanic 4 0 3 Total Drug Arrests 0 19 19 1 Drug/Violent Crime 0 1 1 1 8 Non‐drug Arrests 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 0 0 0 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 1 1 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 21 21 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 0 21 21 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 21 21 Total 6 0 12 3 21 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 39 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Number Value Indoor 0 Type Outdoor 2 Handguns 0 Quantity Vehicles 0 $0 Currency 0 $0 Semi‐Auto Handguns 0 Weapons 0 $0 Rifles 0 Other Assets 0 $0 Semi‐Auto Rifles 0 Total 0 $0 Shotguns 0 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 3 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 0 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 1 Non‐collaborative Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 11 Number Resulting in Arrest 9 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 7 Coordination/Collaboration Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Dismantled Total Low Level (Street Dealer) 3 0 3 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 0 2 2 Deconfliction Events 0 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 0 Total 3 2 5 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 0 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 0 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 7 Other 0 Total 7 40 Apprehension - Task Force Activities La Paz County Narcotics Task Force Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $105,421 $26,355 $131,776 $131,776 Project Description This program is administered by the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office. The La Paz County Narcotics Task Force (LPCNTF) operates in La Paz 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 YCNTF, MAGNET and Prescott Area Narcotics Task Force. Task Force Participants La Paz County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Parker Police Department, Quartzsite Police Department, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and the La Paz County Attorney’s Office. Objective To disrupt and reduce the distribution and sale of illicit drugs, including methamphetamine, money laundering and criminal gang activity in La Paz County. Activity Summary During FY 2011, LPCNTF made 51 drug-related arrests. Of those, 18 (35.29 percent) were for methamphetamine/amphetamine offenses and 14 (27.45 percent) were for marijuana. Across drug offense types, 21 of the 51 arrests were for possessing/concealing (41.18 percent) and another 19 (37.25 percent) were for the distribution/sale of drugs. LPCNTF officers disrupted or dismantled four DTOs, conducted 40 methamphetamine-related investigations, seized 14 vehicles, served seven search warrants, seized one handgun, and removed $1,034,247 worth of drugs from the streets of the community. Selected Quarterly Highlights  The task force has restructured its command, moved into a new building and added detectives. During the changes the task force has successfully continued to work informants and utilize undercover detectives to purchase and intercept illegal drugs.  Two search warrants that were served on residences were the highlights of this quarter: the first was served after information was received regarding a female subject who was observed breast feeding her infant immediately after smoking methamphetamine. Both of the child’s parents were arrested for child abuse and other charges. The child was turned over to Child Protective Services and placed into foster care. The second was served on a subject dealing methamphetamine from his residence. In the week prior to the warrant being served, the suspect had provided a stolen handgun to a subject who then committed suicide with the gun. The suspect also sold methamphetamine to a subject who was rushed to the hospital and treated for a near-fatal drug overdose.  LPCNTF served two separate search warrants that had the effect of shutting down low level dealers. Both warrants were served in residential areas with one of them located one block away from a school. Both were the result of lengthy investigations that involved controlled buys from Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 41 Apprehension - Task Force Activities the dealers. We also encountered a significant seizure of spice, which was recently categorized as a dangerous drug by the state of Arizona. The seizure encompassed a total of 12 pounds of suspected spice with a retail value of several thousand dollars.  We were the lead agency on a seizure of 14.3 pounds of heroin. The local street value of heroin is approximately $750,000. This investigation was a collaborative effort between La NTF, patrol officers from the Quartzsite Police Department, Phoenix Police Department and federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The heroin seized while in transit through county was destined for the Pacific Northwest.  We have continued to investigate our local drug traffickers in an effort to identify and disrupt/dismantle local drug trafficking organizations. During this period, we made several purchases that we are hopeful will lead us to the identification and pursuit of more local DTOs. the Paz the our Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $1.90 FY 2011 Actual $7.85 0.30 2.55 100.0% 19.0% 42 Apprehension - Task Force Activities La Paz County Narcotics Task Force Drug Arrest Activity Cultivate / Mfg Buy / Receive Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 4 0.0 $3,470 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 5 7,638.7 $900,066 Marijuana (lbs)* 0 0 6 6 2 0 0 14 168.5 $27,488 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 121.0 $3,000 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 1 0 10 7 0 0 0 18 342.6 $15,123 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 1 3 0 0 5 9 82,832.0 $85,100 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Total 1 0 19 21 5 0 5 51 $1,034,247 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Female ‐ Male ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 18+ Under 18 Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Caucasian 0 0 25 7 32 Black 0 0 2 0 2 Hispanic 0 0 13 6 19 Native American 0 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 2 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 Other 0 0 Unknown 0 Total 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Total Drug Arrests 0 51 51 Drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Non‐drug Arrests 0 5 5 0 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 0 2 Total 0 56 56 0 0 0 Felony 18 38 56 1 0 1 Misdemeanor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 18 38 56 0 43 13 56 43 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Indoor 0 Type Outdoor 0 Handguns 1 Semi‐Auto Handguns 0 Rifles 0 Semi‐Auto Rifles 0 Shotguns 0 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Vehicles 14 $111,500 Currency 11 $502,993 Weapons 1 $100 Other Assets 0 $0 26 $614,593 Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 40 Quantity Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 1 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 5 Non‐collaborative Number Resulting in Arrest Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 8 48 8 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 1 18 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations 33 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 0 41 Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events Firearms Reported to NIBIN Reported Hits to NIBIN 14 0 Disrupted Dismantled Total Low Level (Street Dealer) 4 0 4 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 0 0 0 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 Total 4 0 4 Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 7 Other 0 Total 7 44 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Maricopa County Neighborhood Narcotics Enforcement Team (MCNNET) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $299,658 $112,342 $412,000 $412,000 Project Description The Maricopa County Neighborhood Narcotics Enforcement Team (MCNNET) program is administered by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The MCNNET combines the resources of individual agencies in western Maricopa County to combat gang and narcotic activities in these communities. Task Force Participants Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Buckeye Police Department, El Mirage Police Department, Goodyear Police Department, Surprise Police Department, Arizona National Guard, and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Objective To reduce or disrupt the flow of illicit drugs imported, transported, and sold in the community. Activity Summary During FY 2011, MCNNET made 109 drug-related arrests. Of those, 83 (76.15 percent) were for marijuana offenses. Across drug offense types, the 41.3 percent of the 109 drug arrests were for the transportation/importation, followed by 26.61 percent for distribution/selling and 21.10 percent for possession/concealing drugs. MCNNET officers disrupted or dismantled 23 DTOs, served 17 search warrants, seized 92 weapons (49 were reported to be semi-automatic handguns), and removed nearly $3.3 million dollars worth of drugs from the streets of the community. Selected Quarterly Highlights  MCNNET made 44 drug arrests, 14 for drug smuggling/transporting. MCNNET also seized various quantities of cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy, steroids, methamphetamine, and marijuana, which reduced the flow of drugs into our communities. The total street value of drugs seized is $514,995.  MCNNET made 29 drug arrests. MCNNET seized various quantities of heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana, which reduced the flow of drugs into our communities. The total street value of drugs seized in $1,476,735. MCNNET made 22 arrests for drug smuggling/transporting during this quarter.  MCNNET made 21 drug arrests. MCCNET seized approximately 758 pounds of marijuana with a street value of approximately $625,000. This reduced the flow of drugs into our communities. MCNNET made nine arrests for drug smuggling/transporting during this quarter. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 45 Apprehension - Task Force Activities  MCNNET worked on Operation Special Delivery with MCSO's Parcel Interdiction Team. This wiretap investigation dismantled two multi-state drug trafficking organizations (DTOs). At the conclusion of the investigation, 25 arrests were made for drug, conspiracy, and money laundering charges. Approximately $1 million in cash was seized and approximately $1.5 million in accounts and assets were also seized. More than 1,000 pounds of marijuana were seized along with 22 vehicles. In addition to Operation Special Delivery, MCNNET made 15 drug arrests in which 12 of those arrests were for drug smuggling or transporting. Approximately 630 pounds of marijuana were seized during these arrests. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $17.19 FY 2011 Actual $7.99 0.90 3.21 93.0% 50.7% 46 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Maricopa County Neighborhood Narcotics Enforcement Team (MCNNET) Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 $818 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 6 199.2 $17,770 Marijuana (lbs)* 4 8 15 11 45 0 0 83 3,479.1 $3,164,262 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 5 239.0 $2,410 LSD (dosage) 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 509.0 $5,090 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 8 1,644.5 $95,070 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 289.0 $5,080 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 18.0 $900 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1.0 Total 4 8 29 23 45 0 0 109 $10 $3,291,410 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Caucasian 1 2 31 4 38 Black 0 0 5 1 6 Hispanic 1 0 63 0 64 Total Drug Arrests 2 105 107 Drug/Violent Crime 0 2 2 Non‐drug Arrests 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 0 0 0 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 1 0 1 Total 2 107 109 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 2 107 109 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total 2 107 109 Total 2 2 100 5 109 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 47 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Vehicles 14 $94,904 Currency 3 $6,793 Weapons 92 $102,750 0 $0 109 $204,447 Other Assets Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Indoor 1 Type Outdoor 0 Handguns 2 Semi‐Auto Handguns 49 Rifles 4 Semi‐Auto Rifles Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations Quantity 10 35 Shotguns 2 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 92 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 9 Non‐collaborative 9 Number Resulting in Arrest 6 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 7 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 5 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Low Level (Street Dealer) Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 7 10 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 1 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 10 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 11 0 Dismantled Total 13 4 17 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 4 1 5 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 1 0 1 18 5 23 Total Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 17 Other 0 Total 17 48 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $245,835 $124,282 $17,728 $387,845 $387,845 Project Description This program is administered by the Kingman Police Department. 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. Task Force Participants Kingman Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Bullhead City Police Department, Lake Havasu City Police Department, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Arizona National Guard, and the Mohave County Attorney's Office. Objective To stem the flow of illicit drugs into Mohave County through the continuation of interdiction efforts to intercept drugs destined for other parts of Arizona and the United States. Activity Summary During FY 2011, MAGNET officers made 393 drug-related arrests. Across drug offense types, just more than half (200) of drug arrests were for possession/concealing and another 119 (30.28 percent) were for distributing/selling illicit drugs. Of the 393 drug arrests, 200 (50.89 percent) were for methamphetamine/amphetamine and another 117 (29.77 percent) were for marijuana. MAGNET seized approximately 777.1 pounds of marijuana, 7,992 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine, and various quantities of other drugs from the street totaling more than $2.2 million. In addition, officers seized 18 vehicles, 73 weapons, and currency exceeding $1.5 million. MAGNET officers conducted 222 methamphetamine-related investigations and 95 intelligence-driven investigations, with 36 resulting in arrests. Task force activities disrupted or dismantled 12 DTOs, served 137 search warrants, and eradicated 10 marijuana grow sites. Selected Quarterly Highlights  MAGNET detectives assisted DEA with their National Take Back Initiative booths in Kingman and Lake Havasu, which encouraged the public to bring in unwanted prescription drugs for proper disposal.  MAGNET detectives assisted Regional Narcotics Suppression Program with the investigation of an 18-wheel vehicle hauling drugs or money coming through the Kingman area. After contact and consent to search the vehicle, more than $1.3 million was seized. The vehicle was seized and the driver was arrested. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 49 Apprehension - Task Force Activities   MAGNET detectives organized a highway interdiction detail on I-15 near St. George, Utah. A total of 63 total traffic stops were conducted in which six resulted in searches and two resulted in arrests. Approximately eight pounds of methamphetamine and 18 pounds of marijuana were seized. MAGNET detectives assisted the Arizona Department of Public Safety intercepting a load of ecstasy on its way to Kansas. 1000 ecstasy pills were located in the trunk of a rental car. MAGNET detectives assisted the Arizona Department of Public Safety intercepting a load of marijuana. Consent to search was obtained and 130 pounds of marijuana was located in a fake fuel tank.  MAGNET focused on highway interdiction during a time of year when the transport of marijuana is on the rise. Usually these vehicles are coming from California going to a number of different markets. MAGNET interdicted more than 241 pounds of marijuana and has assisted the local DPS units tracking a load vehicle. Two Arizona Department of Public Safety officers were sent to an interdiction school in Phoenix.  MAGNET detectives conducted a marijuana grow investigation. As a result a search warrant was drafted for a residence in the Kingman area. During the service of the search warrant, MAGNET discovered an indoor hydroponic marijuana grow operation. MAGNET seized 188 marijuana plants along with approximately 14 pounds of loose marijuana. The investigation led to another residence in the Kingman area where another indoor hydroponic marijuana grow operation was discovered. MAGNET seized 12 marijuana plants from this location. The investigation further led to another Kingman residence where approximately six pounds of marijuana was seized. MAGNET was able to identify five subjects involved in this incident as part of a drug trafficking organization.  MAGNET detectives executed a search warrant in the Bullhead City area. As a result, more than 89 grams of methamphetamine, numerous firearms, as well as cash were seized. Two subjects were arrested. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $6.44 FY 2011 Actual $5.92 0.93 2.67 91.0% 47.4% 50 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 5.6 $3,448 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.4 $112 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 453.6 $3,000 Heroin (g) 2 0 21 7 1 0 0 31 301.2 $30,270 Marijuana (lbs)* 7 13 18 52 25 0 2 117 777.1 $1,813,187 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 7 1,936.5 $19,300 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20.0 $200 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 16 30.0 $144 12 3 72 106 7 0 0 200 7,992.0 $397,170 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 100.0 $100 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 4 1,231.5 $20,770 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 2 10 0 0 0 12 964.0 $6,795 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 31.0 $150 22 16 119 200 34 0 2 393 Methamphetamine (g) Total $2,294,646 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Caucasian 2 2 235 135 374 Black 0 0 9 3 Hispanic 0 1 36 Native American 0 0 5 Asian 0 0 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 Other Total Drug Arrests 7 384 391 12 Drug/Violent Crime 0 2 2 7 44 Non‐drug Arrests 0 47 47 3 8 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 1 0 1 Total 7 433 440 0 0 0 0 Felony 8 396 404 0 0 1 0 1 Misdemeanor 0 36 36 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total 8 432 440 Total 2 3 287 148 440 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 51 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Indoor 5 Type Outdoor 5 Handguns 18 Semi‐Auto Handguns 11 Rifles 16 Vehicles 18 $173,805 Currency 31 $1,521,494 Weapons 73 $17,630 6 $6,700 128 $1,719,629 Other Assets Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Semi‐Auto Rifles Clandestine Labs Seized 4 Shotguns Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations Quantity 222 48 20 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 2 Explosive Device 2 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 2 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 1 Total 73 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 2 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 42 Non‐collaborative 53 Number Resulting in Arrest 36 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 27 Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces Counterterrorism Referrals 149 37 16 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 42 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Dismantled Total Low Level (Street Dealer) 7 3 10 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 0 1 1 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 1 0 1 Total 8 4 12 1 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls Drugs Seized Firearms Reported to NIBIN 20 2 Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 135 Other 2 Total 137 52 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $202,398 $80,682 $283,080 $283,080 Project Description This program is administered by the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office. The Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) is a formally organized, multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency task force to identify, arrest and vigorously prosecute drug traffickers and to seize illegal drugs and assets derived from illegal drug-related activity. Task Force Participants Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Holbrook Police Department, Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department, Show Low Police Department, Snowflake-Taylor Police Department, Winslow Police Department, and the Navajo County Attorney’s Office. Objective To reduce the flow of illegal drug transportation through Navajo County and eradicate the consumption, sale, purchase, manufacture and transportation of illicit drugs and related criminal activity, including the abuse of prescription pharmaceuticals. Activity Summary During FY 2011, MCAT made 343 drug-related arrests. The largest percentage of arrests (145 or 42.27 percent) were for possession/conceal, followed by 90 arrests (26.24 percent) for distribution/selling, and 82 (23.91 percent) were for transporting/importing illicit drugs. Across drug offense types, the majority of arrests (213 or 62.10 percent) were for marijuana, and 89 (25.95 percent) were for methamphetamine/amphetamine. Officers removed 544.1 pounds of marijuana, more than 11,000 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine, and 10,577 grams of heroin from the street. The total value of drugs seized exceeded $3.1 million dollars. In addition, officers seized 20 vehicles, 16 weapons, and currency in the amount of $250,261. MCAT officers conducted 59 methamphetamine-related investigations and 97 intelligence-driven investigations, 88 resulted in arrests and 84 resulted in drug seizures. Task force activities disrupted or dismantled 30 DTOs, served 27 search warrants, and seized eight marijuana grow sites. Selected Quarterly Highlights  The Major Crimes Apprehension Team conducted 32 undercover buys, seven search warrants, and 15 agency assists. The following drugs were seized and sent to the Flagstaff DPS lab for analysis: 236 pounds of marijuana, 29.15 grams of methamphetamine, 10 kilos of cocaine, 4.4 grams of heroin, eight pounds of hash, 87 dosage units of narcotic pills, and six mushrooms.  During this reporting period the Major Crimes Apprehension Team conducted five search warrants and 18 agency assists. The following drugs were seized and sent to the Flagstaff DPS lab for analysis: one gram of hash, seven grams of heroin, 93.58 pounds of marijuana, 190.54 grams of methamphetamine, and 257 dosage units of narcotic pills. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 53 Apprehension - Task Force Activities  During the last several months MCAT detectives have worked on domestic highway enforcement, locating and removing drug shipments as they are headed eastbound on Interstate 40 within Navajo County. Each deployment has resulted in numerous arrests for individuals transporting large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana. Our focus during the last reporting period to primarily focus on reducing the flow of illicit drugs imported, transported and sold in the community.  We have focused on larger-scale investigations specifically related the transportation of heroin and methamphetamine. Our crime analyst has been sharing investigative information with other agencies to promote collaboration and continue the investigations beyond the initial traffic stop on the interstate or state highways within Navajo County. We have also identified a drug trafficking organization that resulted in identifying multiple individuals in the Show Low area involved in illegal drug sales. To date five individuals have been arrested for trafficking methamphetamine; we are currently working with the Phoenix Police Department to eliminate the source of the methamphetamine.  The MCAT task force has identified, disrupted, and dismantled a local drug trafficking organization (DTO) located in White Mountain Lakes. Multiple arrests were made in connection with this criminal investigation, which ultimately led to a search warrant being executed at the residence by the Special Response Team. This particular DTO has been selling methamphetamine in the Show Low area for several years. MCAT detectives have also attended several town hall meetings participating in drug take-back programs and provided numerous classes about the harmful effects of methamphetamine in our communities.  MCAT detectives have also conducted numerous domestic highway enforcement details on Interstate 40 and all of the state highways within Navajo County. These enforcement details have led to very large drug seizures and one controlled delivery to Austin, Texas. MCAT detectives identified, dismantled and disrupted a DTO with six or more individuals involved in illegal methamphetamine sales. MCAT detectives worked cooperatively with tribal partners in developing relationships by providing drug detection K-9s and handlers during their physical roadblocks and school searches for illegal contraband. MCAT detectives, while working with our analyst, identified a very large drug trafficking /money laundering organization in Las Vegas, Nevada. The intelligence was shared with the DEA and a formal criminal investigation was initiated. This investigation was a direct result of our criminal analyst conducting research and sharing his research with analysts in Las Vegas. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. FY 2011 Estimated $3.10 FY 2011 Actuals $11.26 Arrests per Investigation 20.00 8.17 Percent of Investigations closed 5.7% 9.8% Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 54 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 6 12.9 $328,600 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3,635.0 $64,020 Heroin (g) 0 0 3 0 8 0 0 11 10,577.1 $1,057,714 Marijuana (lbs)* 4 7 43 109 45 2 3 213 544.1 $581,500 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 143.0 $286 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7.0 $50 Methamphetamine (g) 4 0 36 25 22 0 2 89 11,545.0 $1,154,503 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 113.4 $340 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 6 2 1 0 0 9 263.0 $544 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 5 94.0 $174 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.0 $0 Total 8 8 90 145 82 2 8 343 $3,187,731 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Total Caucasian 5 2 165 62 234 Black 1 0 33 4 38 Hispanic 2 2 78 27 109 Native American 0 0 27 17 44 Asian 0 0 2 0 2 Total 0 434 434 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 0 371 371 Other 0 0 1 1 2 Misdemeanor 0 63 63 Unknown 0 0 4 1 5 Total 0 434 434 Total 8 4 310 112 434 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Drug Arrests 0 343 343 Drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Non‐drug Arrests 0 91 91 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 55 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Vehicles 20 $96,600 Currency 49 $250,261 Weapons 16 $4,459 Other Assets 47 $13,865 132 $365,185 Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Indoor 2 Type Outdoor 6 Handguns 3 Semi‐Auto Handguns 1 Rifles 6 Semi‐Auto Rifles 2 Shotguns 0 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 3 Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 59 Quantity Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 1 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 16 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 68 Non‐collaborative 29 Number Resulting in Arrest 88 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 84 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Low Level (Street Dealer) Coordination/Collaboration 0 22 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 2 3 5 3 0 3 27 3 30 47 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 22 Total 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 3 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 44 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 61 1 Total 22 Deconfliction Events Counterterrorism Referrals Dismantled Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 27 Other 0 Total 27 56 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Other Operating Exp. Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $199,152 $98,965 $27,753 $325,870 $325,870 Project Description This program is administered by the Flagstaff Police Department. 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 major felony investigations in the county when necessary. Task Force Participants Flagstaff Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Northern Arizona University Police, Page Police Department, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Williams Police Department, and the Coconino County Attorney’s Office. Objective To reduce drug- and gang-related crime, especially criminal activity in connection with the sale, distribution, and use of methamphetamine, through vigorous investigation, apprehension, and prosecution. Activity Summary METRO officers made 110 drug-related arrests for a variety of offense types. Of the 110 arrests, 51 (46.35 percent) were for methamphetamine/amphetamine and another 28 (25.45 percent) were for marijuana. Across offense types, there were 27 (24.55 percent) each for possession/concealing and for transporting/importing. Officers removed more than 157 pounds of marijuana, approximately 267 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs from the streets of the community. Total value of drugs seized had a street value of more than $42,000. In addition, officers seized two vehicles, 20 weapons and seized currency and other assets with an estimated value of more than $194,000. Task force officers disrupted or dismantled 68 DTOs, conducted 78 methamphetamine investigations, served 37 search warrants, and conducted 90 intelligence driven investigations, 76 resulting in arrests. Selected Quarterly Highlights  The Metro Narcotics Task Force finished a four-month investigation into street- and mid level methamphetamine dealers and heroin dealers. Twenty-six suspects were indicted. During the operation, the Metro Narcotics Task Force conducted 42 undercover buys. Twenty-three of the dealers have been arrested and the remaining suspects have had warrants issued for their arrests. Multiple agencies contributed to the investigation, including the FBI, DEA, ICE, U.S. Marshal's Office, ATF, AZ DPS GIITEM, Prescott PANT Task Force and Phoenix Police Department.  During the month of November, Metro agents were targeting heroin sales and were provided information about an NAU student making runs to Phoenix and selling heroin to fellow NAU students. Shortly after receiving this information, we experienced two overdose deaths of college-age subjects in Coconino County. The dealer/student was proactively targeted and Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 57 Apprehension - Task Force Activities METRO agents conducted three undercover heroin buys. The subject was arrested on campus shortly after the last undercover buy and a total of 13.25 grams of heroin was seized. This subject was indicted on multiple narcotic sales charges.  Over the last two quarters, the Metro Unit has been working closely with local FBI agents and officers on the Navajo Reservation in Coconino County to address the large amounts of illegal drugs that flow through Coconino County and onto the adjacent reservation. Interdiction in the past was always met with significant barriers associated with the border of the sovereign reservations, the limited number of federal agents in the area, and the lack of close and trusted relations between law enforcement. Through the last quarter, our work together has resulted in more than 30 undercover buys in and around the Navajo Reservation through the collaborative efforts of FBI agents, Metro agents and Navajo Nation officers. As a result of this work, the FBI deemed it necessary to continue the close relationship with us through funding and personnel support. The FBI recently deputized all the agents in the Metro Unit with federal authority for drug crimes and assigned one special agent to work with the Metro Unit. Our successful working relationship with local FBI agents and Navajo Nation officers would not have been achieved had we not had significant results to show (more than 30 suspects arrested on meth sales). During the final quarter of this year, Metro targeted web-based prostitution. In one week, we made two arrests on prostitutes that set up contacts with us through Backpage.com. More than $2,000 in cash and crack cocaine were also seized during these arrests. In addition to the above arrests, Metro Agents filed for forfeiture on $109,333 and conducted nearly 20 undercover buys of drugs.  During this rating period our officers identified a subject that was dealing with a known heroin dealer. This particular dealer had been known to detectives for nearly two years but they had not been able to achieve significant charges on him. We made a traffic stop on the subject pursuant to surveillance by the Metro Unit. Once the stop was made, heroin and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle. The subject became a source and eventually introduced an undercover Metro officer to the heroin dealer. After multiple undercover buys by our officers, a search warrant was served on the heroin dealer's residence and he was arrested. This was significant to our community because this particular dealer had been operating for an extensive period of time and had been involved in many other crimes related to the drug trade.  During this reporting period we achieved multiple convictions, both state and federal, as well as plea deals relating to undercover investigations. The unit conducted purchases of LSD from a suspect, then completed the investigation with a search warrant, resulting in the seizure of nearly 100 hits of LSD, cash, and equipment used in the cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms. Although numerous investigations are underway, highlighted efforts from this reporting period include the investigation of multiple heroin overdose deaths and the service of three search warrants in one day on a local hotel where the Metro Unit had been buying methamphetamine. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $2.15 FY 2011 Actual $0.13 1.25 1.14 57.1% 58.8% 58 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO) Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 4 0.0 $3,388 Crack (g) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7.0 $200 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.1 $500 Heroin (g) 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 7 46.9 $4,190 Marijuana (lbs)* 0 4 7 5 5 7 0 28 157.8 $7,354 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 32.0 $200 LSD (dosage) 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 103.0 $1,925 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2.1 $110 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 19 8 16 8 0 51 267.0 $23,970 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 12.4 $115 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 1 8 0 2 0 11 77.0 $910 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17.0 $30 Total 0 4 32 27 27 20 0 110 $42,892 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Total Caucasian 0 2 61 23 86 Drug Arrests 7 100 107 Black 0 0 10 3 13 Drug/Violent Crime 0 3 3 Hispanic 1 0 18 4 23 Non‐drug Arrests 1 17 18 Native American 0 0 7 2 9 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 3 3 Asian 0 0 1 0 1 Total 8 123 131 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 1 0 1 Felony 9 113 122 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 4 7 11 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total 13 120 133 Total 1 2 98 32 133 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 59 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Vehicles 2 $6,500 Currency 15 $183,431 Weapons 20 $4,500 2 $500 39 $194,931 Other Assets Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Indoor 4 Type Outdoor 3 Handguns 3 Semi‐Auto Handguns 7 Rifles 2 Semi‐Auto Rifles 0 Shotguns 5 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 3 Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 78 Quantity Clandestine Labs Seized 1 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 20 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 1 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 64 Non‐collaborative 26 Number Resulting in Arrest 76 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 36 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Low Level (Street Dealer) Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 0 26 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 4 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 41 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 13 1 Dismantled Total 18 35 53 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 5 9 14 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 1 1 23 45 68 Total Search Warrants Served Federal 1 State 36 Other 0 Total 37 60 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $286,879 $95,227 $131,520 $513,626 $513,626 Project Description This program is administered by the Sedona Police Department. Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) is a formally organized, multi-jurisdictional, 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. Task Force Participants Sedona Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Camp Verde Marshal’s Office, Chino Valley Police Department, Clarkdale Police Department, Cottonwood Police Department, Prescott Police Department, Prescott Valley Police Department, Yavapai-Apache Tribal Police Department, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, and the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office. Objective To minimize the flow of illegal drugs into and within Yavapai County by identifying, investigating, arresting and prosecuting individuals involved in the cultivation, manufacture, sale or distribution of narcotics, dangerous drugs or criminal gang activity in Yavapai County. Activity Summary During FY 2011, PANT officers made 286 drug-related arrests. Of those arrests, 140 (48.95 percent) were for distribution/sale and another 93 (32.52 percent) were for possess/conceal of drugs. There were 84 arrests (46.9 percent) for marijuana and 141 (49.3 percent) for methamphetamine/amphetamine. Officers removed more than 354 pounds of marijuana, more than 382 grams of methamphetamine and various amounts of other drugs including hallucinogens and other narcotic drugs. The total estimated value of drugs removed exceeded $2.7 million dollars. In addition, officers seized 17 vehicles and 105 weapons. Currency and assets seized exceeded $185,000 dollars. PANT conducted 103 methamphetamine investigations, 492 intelligence-driven investigations, and served 99 search warrants. Task force officers disrupted or dismantled 34 DTOs and seized four marijuana grow sites. Selected Quarterly Highlights  The task force has executed several search warrants; PANT executed a search warrant in Sedona and located more than a pound of mushrooms along with 10 pounds of marijuana. Three suspects were arrested for various drug sales charges.  The task force assisted the U.S. Forest Service with dismantling a large-scale marijuana grow and seized 1,100 marijuana plants outside the town of Crown King.  PANT detectives, with the assistance of DPS SWAT, executed a search warrant on a clandestine lab in Chino Valley. A search of the residence revealed all the necessary chemicals and glassware to manufacture methamphetamine. The suspect admitted to the manufacturing of methamphetamine and the suspect’s spouse also admitted her involvement with the drug activities. Trial is pending. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 61 Apprehension - Task Force Activities  PANT detectives executed a search warrant, with the assistance of Yavapai County Sheriff's Office and Phoenix Police Department SWAT, on two separate residences (Mayer and Phoenix). The drug trafficking organization (DTO) was selling and transporting large quantities of drugs into Yavapai County. A search of the residences revealed methamphetamine, numerous weapons and stolen property. Both suspects had extensive criminal histories and both had served time in the state prison. Both were booked into the Yavapai jail on numerous drugs, weapons and stolen property charges.  PANT executed a search warrant with Phoenix PD SWAT team in Phoenix. A search of the residence revealed 32 grams of heroin, six grams of meth, three firearms and numerous items of paraphernalia. This closes up a four-month investigation involving a DTO trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine into Yavapai County. Four drug dealers were arrested.  PANT obtained a search warrant and assisted Sedona Police Department on a suspicious death case and a possible psilocybin grow. More than 100 psilocybin mushrooms were seized in various growing stages. Marijuana and drug paraphernalia were also found in the residence. Cause of death is pending toxicology results.  The task force ended a four-month investigation that involved detectives making more than 100 material buys of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, heroin and various narcotics prescription drugs. PANT worked with more than 100 police officers from across Arizona on Operation Spring Cleanup. Four SWAT teams participated in the operation and executed four search warrants in Prescott and Phoenix areas; 54 drug dealers were arrested throughout the investigation. A total of a half pound of methamphetamine, 1.4 gallons of GHB (date rape drug), cocaine, heroin and marijuana were sized along with a number of firearms and vehicles.  PANT assisted the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit on a seizure of methamphetamine on Interstate 17. PANT detectives interviewed the suspect, who identified his involvement and operation in a drug trafficking organization from Phoenix to Grand Junction, Colorado.  PANT executed two search warrants and one vehicle stop in Phoenix that resulted in the seizure of two and a half pounds of methamphetamine, a half pound of cocaine and numerous assault rifles.  The year 2010 was the busiest in PANT'S existence with 527 reports and 431 arrests. The task force is operating at 75 percent of the staffing level from a year ago but continues to be productive and is competitive with last year’s accomplishments. The following is a comparison from last year stats:  Smuggling and transporting arrests: 2009-2010=13 arrests; 2010-2011=13 arrests  Distributing arrests: 2009-2010=121 arrests; 2010-2011=115 arrests  Meth lab arrests: 2009-2010=1 arrest; 2010-2011=2 arrests  Cultivation Marijuana: 2009-2010=13 arrests; 2010-2011=11 arrests  Drug Trafficking Organizations: 2009-2010: 36 DTOs; 2010-2011= 30 DTOS. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $1.95 FY 2011 Actual $5.32 0.83 0.62 75.0% 78.5% 62 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) Drug Removal + Value Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Cocaine (kg) 0 0 3 1 1 3 0 8 Value 0.0 $1,758 Crack (g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3.8 $380 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 298.6 $5,961 Heroin (g) 0 0 9 6 1 0 0 16 46.8 $5,791 Marijuana (lbs)* 0 6 26 40 3 8 1 84 354.9 $2,666,523 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 19 3 0 0 0 22 941.0 $10,576 LSD (dosage) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2.0 $20 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $1 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 5 16.0 $1,705 Methamphetamine (g) 0 2 79 37 10 11 2 141 382.1 $37,838 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 6 8.0 $1 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 Total 1 11 140 93 15 23 3 286 $61 $2,730,614 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Caucasian 7 11 164 87 269 Black 0 0 4 0 4 Hispanic 1 0 16 5 22 Native American 0 0 3 0 Asian 0 0 1 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 Other 0 Unknown Total Total Drug Arrests 9 277 286 Drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Non‐drug Arrests 0 14 14 3 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 1 2 Total 9 291 300 0 0 0 Felony 9 261 270 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 30 30 0 0 0 0 0 Total 9 291 300 8 11 188 93 300 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 63 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Number Value Indoor 1 Type Outdoor 3 Handguns 44 Quantity Vehicles 17 $133,980 Currency 37 $33,866 Semi‐Auto Handguns 10 Weapons 105 $17,800 Rifles 22 0 $0 159 $185,646 Other Assets Total Semi‐Auto Rifles Shotguns Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 3 103 19 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 4 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Clandestine Labs Seized 1 Explosive Device 2 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 1 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 105 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 32 Non‐collaborative 460 Number Resulting in Arrest 135 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 134 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Low Level (Street Dealer) Coordination/Collaboration 0 19 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 4 2 6 3 6 9 26 8 34 9 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 6 Total Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 8 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 3 Drugs Seized 3 Controlled Deliveries 2 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Total 19 Deconfliction Events Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Dismantled Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 99 Other 0 Total 99 64 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Pinal County Drug and Gang Enforcement Multi-Agency Task Force Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Other Operating Exp. Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $114,366 $51,862 $26,537 $192,765 $192,765 Project Description This program is administered by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. The Pinal County Drug and Gang Enforcement Multi-Agency Task Force (PCNTF) is organized to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers, 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 (HIDTA) that includes Pinal County. Task Force Participants Pinal County Sheriff's Department, Apache Junction Police Department, Coolidge Police Department, Eloy Police Department, Florence Police Department, and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office. Objective To reduce the impact of the illicit drug trade and associated crime by identifying drug manufacturers, traffickers and users and dismantling the ability to produce or promote criminal drug activity in Pinal County. Activity Summary During FY 2011, PCNTF made 307 drug-related arrests. There were 241 arrests (78.50 percent) for marijuana. Methamphetamine offenses (30) comprised 9.77 percent of drug arrests. Across offense types, 210 (68.40 percent) of the 307 drug arrests were for possession/concealing, 49 (15.6 percent) were for transportation/importation, and 31 arrests (10.1 percent) for distribution/sale. Officers removed more than 43,701 pounds of marijuana and 103,282 grams of methamphetamine from the streets of the community. The total estimated value of drugs removed exceeded $33.8 million. PCNTF officers seized 77 vehicles and 38 weapons (21 of which were handguns). Currency and assets seized totaled $877,035. PCNTF activities included seven deconfliction events and referrals of two tips to other task forces. Task force officers disrupted or dismantled three DTOs and seized seven marijuana grow sites. Task force officers served eight search warrants. Selected Quarterly Highlights   Task force officers took two suspects into custody for growing marijuana in their home. The task force also had success with the disruption of a major drug trafficking organization (DTO) and seized meth, cocaine, marijuana, vehicles, and cash, which resulted in multiple arrests. The task force continued investigating a major DTO known to stash marijuana in a plant nursery and arrested two individuals growing marijuana in and outside of their house and confiscated 62 plants. A 22-year-old woman, her two kids and her boyfriend were stopped on I-10 in the afternoon for a traffic violation. Officers became suspicious when the woman became nervous, her hands started shaking and she was avoiding eye contact. Officers searched the vehicle and found 14 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 65 Apprehension - Task Force Activities        bundles of meth in the center console. Meth weighed 15.5 pounds. Woman and her boyfriend were taken into custody. Disrupted the Memo II DTO. Individuals have suspended their operation for now, due to multiple seizures. Seized more than 43,000 pounds of marijuana and have taken dangerous criminals off the street. Started TIII wire on a major DTO transporting drugs and laundering money. Identified 42 members of DTO; arrested several local meth dealers from communities. Disruption in DTO case Operation Pipeline Express. PCNTF dismantled a large-scale drug smuggling organization. The leader of drug smuggling organization was arrested, suspected of moving thousands of pounds of marijuana between the cities of Maricopa and Phoenix every month. Five of his members were also arrested. Approximately 3,000 pounds of marijuana, more than $300,000 in U.S. currency, nearly three pounds of cocaine and 22 weapons were seized. The anti-smuggling unit seized more than 4,300 pounds of drugs and arrested more than 40 undocumented aliens. Four vehicles were seized and three stolen vehicles were recovered. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $25.13 FY 2011 Actual $175.90 0.56 1.90 98.9% 76.4% 66 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Pinal County Drug and Gang Enforcement Task Force Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 4 0.0 $95,245 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 5 50,974.1 $4,077,928 Marijuana (lbs)* 4 4 26 159 46 2 0 241 43,701.4 $22,432,038 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26.0 $83 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 7 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 6 0 5 18 1 0 0 30 103,282.7 $7,301,029 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 20 63.4 $361 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 10 4 31 210 49 2 1 307 Total $33,906,684 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Caucasian Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Total 10 2 80 16 108 0 0 26 11 37 10 0 99 21 130 Native American 0 0 24 6 30 Asian 0 0 1 0 1 Total 0 307 307 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 0 307 307 Other 0 0 1 0 1 Misdemeanor 0 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 307 307 20 2 231 54 307 Black Hispanic Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Drug Arrests 0 307 307 Drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Non‐drug Arrests 0 0 0 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 67 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Indoor 2 Type Outdoor 5 Handguns Vehicles 77 $423,706 Currency 17 $431,054 Weapons 38 $22,275 Other Assets Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized 0 $0 132 $877,035 Meth‐Related Statistics Quantity 21 Semi‐Auto Handguns 0 Rifles 7 Semi‐Auto Rifles 3 Shotguns 7 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Methamphetamine Related Investigations 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 38 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 1 Non‐collaborative 0 Number Resulting in Arrest Number Resulting in Drug Seizures Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 1 Drug Trafficking Organizations 16 9 Coordination/Collaboration Disrupted Dismantled Total Low Level (Street Dealer) 0 0 0 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 2 1 3 Deconfliction Events 7 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 2 Total 2 1 3 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 3 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 1 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 6 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Search Warrants Served Federal 1 State 7 Other 0 Total 8 68 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Santa Cruz County METRO Task Force Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $153,379 $73,241 $226,620 $226,620 Project Description This program is administered by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. 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 U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, to address drug trafficking problems in the Town of Nogales and Santa Cruz County. This has been designated a Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. Task Force Participants Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Nogales Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona National Guard Joint Counter Narcotics Task Force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, National Park Service, and the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office. Objective To successfully combat narcotics trafficking and organized crime and disrupt the flow of illicit drugs imported, transported, and sold in the community. Activity Summary During FY 2011, METRO officers made 365 drug-related arrests. There were 293 arrests (80.27 percent) for marijuana. Across offense types, 195 (53.42 percent) were for possession/concealing and another 75 (20.55 percent) were for transportation/importation of illegal drugs. Officers removed more than 16,414 pounds of marijuana, 2,272 grams of methamphetamines, along with other drugs from the streets of the community. Total estimated value of drugs removed exceeded $6.2 million. METRO officers seized 70 vehicles and nine weapons (six of which were handguns). Currency and assets seized exceeded $490,000. METRO activities included 23 intelligence-driven investigations, 13 of which resulted in arrests, 98 deconfliction events, and eight methamphetamine investigations. Task force officers disrupted two DTOs, seized four marijuana grow sites, and served 14 search warrants. Selected Quarterly Highlights  Santa Cruz County Metro Task Force participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s “Take Back Day.”  Santa Cruz County Metro Task Force agents conducted surveillance in reference to suspicious vehicles. Agents conducted a knock-and-talk at an apartment in Rio Rico. Further investigation revealed bundles containing more than 74 pounds of marijuana.  Santa Cruz County Metro Task Force Agents responded to the Morley Avenue Port of Entry (walkthrough) in Nogales when a female juvenile was attempting to smuggle methamphetamine packets taped to her body was detained. She was carrying a total of 2.68 pounds of methamphetamine. She was turned over to the custody of the Metro Task Force. The juvenile was arrested and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 69 Apprehension - Task Force Activities  The task force has participated in prevention and education in the community. Drug awareness presentations during were held for parents, teachers and students.  During an undercover operation, Santa Cruz County Metro Task Force conducted a traffic stop in Nogales. Further investigation revealed marijuana bundles in plain view in the rear of the vehicle. The driver, from Sonora, Mexico, was arrested and 243 pounds of marijuana was seized.  SCCMTF conducted a surveillance operation. Police officer stopped to assist a motorist with a broken-down vehicle. Further investigation revealed marijuana bundles inside the vehicle. Subject was arrested and a total of 156.2 pounds of marijuana was seized.  SCCMTF agents conducted an undercover buy operation in Rio Rico. After successfully buying cocaine, agents conducted a search warrant at the residence. Agents made two arrests, seized 16.5 grams of cocaine, seven weapons, six vehicles, and $1,288 in U.S. currency.  SCCMTF agents, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, conducted a knock-and-talk at a residence in Rio Rico. Contact was made and permission was granted to conduct a search. Search revealed marijuana bundles inside a pick-up truck and 48 marijuana bundles were located inside the garage. A fanny pack containing U.S. currency was also located inside the residence. Agents seized more than 1,280 pounds of marijuana with a value of $449,029; $8,800 in U.S. currency and one vehicle valued at $1,675. Three subjects were arrested.  SCCMTF agents began an investigation on a subject selling cocaine. Agents conducted a buy/walk and continued to gather information. Agents conducted three buys (a total of 1.40 grams were purchased for $440). Agents concluded investigation by conducting a search warrant at the residence; agents seized a total 153.60 grams of cocaine with a value of $6,144, one vehicle with a value of $3,835 and $685 in U.S. currency.  Agents responded when a Santa Cruz County patrol deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop and a 2005 Lincoln Navigator fled and got stuck in an attempt to drive into Mexico. Assistance was provided by USBP, and U.S. Customs Border Protection helicopter and Mexican military. Mexican military apprehended two subjects and provided information. More than 1,244 pounds of marijuana were seized. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $73.14 FY 2011 Actual $27.75 1.17 1.20 100.0% 84.7% 70 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Santa Cruz County METRO Task Force Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 9 0 1 27 0 0 0 37 8.5 $422,969 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.2 $16 Marijuana (lbs)* 0 3 65 154 71 0 0 293 16,414.2 $5,773,288 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 127.0 $635 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 3 2 4 0 0 9 2,272.4 $91,344 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 1 5 0 0 6 12 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 9 0.0 $0 Total 9 3 70 195 75 0 13 365 $6,288,252 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Caucasian 6 0 15 0 21 Black 0 0 0 0 0 120 7 199 18 344 Hispanic Total Drug Arrests 0 260 260 Drug/Violent Crime 0 105 105 Non‐drug Arrests 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 0 0 0 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 365 365 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 0 365 365 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 365 365 126 7 214 18 365 Unknown Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 71 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Indoor 1 Type Outdoor 3 Handguns 6 Semi‐Auto Handguns 2 Rifles 0 Semi‐Auto Rifles 1 Shotguns 0 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Vehicles 70 $395,827 Currency 17 $91,838 Weapons 9 $2,800 Other Assets 0 $0 96 $490,465 Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Meth‐Related Statistics Quantity Methamphetamine Related Investigations 8 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 9 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 9 Non‐collaborative 14 Number Resulting in Arrest 13 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 13 Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events 98 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 6 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 11 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 9 Controlled Deliveries 3 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Dismantled Total Low Level (Street Dealer) 0 0 0 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 2 0 2 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 Total 2 0 2 Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 14 Other 0 Total 14 72 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Task Force Approved Budget FY 2011 Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $21,843 $7,309 $29,152 $29,152 Project Description This program is administered by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. The Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency task force formally organized to conduct drug interdiction, marijuana field eradication, street-level narcotics enforcement and investigative activities throughout Graham County. Task Force Participants Graham County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Safford Police Department, Thatcher Police Department, Pima Police Department, and the Graham County Attorney’s Office. Objective To reduce the availability and use of illegal drugs by identifying, investigating, and arresting persons involved in illegal drug activity in Graham County. Activity Summary During FY 2011, Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Task Force officers conducted investigations, made 380 drug-related arrests, served search warrants and seized drugs and assets. The largest portion of arrests (247 or 70.98 percent) was for marijuana. Across drug offense types the largest number of arrests was for cultivating/manufacturing offenses (146) and buy/receive offenses (119). In addition, there were 41 arrests for possession/concealing and 38 for distribution/sale offenses. Task force officers seized two vehicles and 15 weapons. Currency and assets seized totaled $18,608. The southeast task force activities included 50 methamphetamine-related investigations, and 32 deconfliction events. Task force personnel disrupted or dismantled 34 DTOs, seized one marijuana grow site, and served 16 search warrants. Selected Quarterly Highlights Through the efforts of the Southeastern Arizona Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Task Force, several investigations were conducted into the sale and use of prescription narcotic drugs resulting in several arrests. Task force efforts have caused a disruption in the transportation, sales and use of illicit drugs and illegal use of prescription drugs. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 73 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed FY 2011 Estimated FY 2011 Actual $4.60 $0.45 1.07 * 70.0% * * Agency reported 0 investigations closed and 0 total investigations Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 74 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Southeastern AZ Task Force Drug Removal + Value Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 6 0.0 $100 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 63 146 21 13 4 0 0 247 126.3 $5,060 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 5 48.0 $1,440 Marijuana (lbs)* Other Narcotic (dosage) LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 29 0 2 20 0 0 0 51 295.5 $6,650 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 27 0 10 2 0 0 0 39 82.0 $0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 119 146 38 41 4 0 0 348 Methamphetamine (g) Other Drug (dosage) Unknown Drug (dosage) Total $13,250 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Total Caucasian 0 0 47 11 58 Drug Arrests 0 91 91 Black 0 0 13 3 16 Drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Hispanic 2 0 30 8 40 Non‐drug Arrests 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 0 1 1 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 2 2 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 93 93 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 0 113 113 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 2 2 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 115 115 Total 2 0 90 23 115 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 75 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Number Value Vehicles 2 $5,000 Currency 1,575 $12,008 Weapons 15 $1,600 0 $0 1,592 $18,608 Other Assets Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Indoor 0 Type Outdoor 1 Handguns 1 Semi‐Auto Handguns 3 Rifles 6 Semi‐Auto Rifles 0 Shotguns 5 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 50 Quantity Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 15 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 0 Non‐collaborative 0 Number Resulting in Arrest 0 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 0 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Low Level (Street Dealer) Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events 32 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 1 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 0 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 0 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Dismantled Total 29 0 29 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 5 0 5 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 34 0 34 Total Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 16 Other 0 Total 16 76 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $182,273 $72,046 $254,319 $254,319 Project Description This program is administered by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office. The Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) is a consolidated, multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency task force formerly known as the Southwest Border Alliance (SWBA). It was 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 (HIDTA) of the southwest border, which includes Yuma County. Task Force Participants Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Somerton Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshal’s Service, and the Yuma County Attorney's Office. Objective To reduce the community impact of illegal drug activities and associated criminal activity by disrupting the flow of illegal drugs into and through the community and through disruption to the market for illegal drugs in the community by arresting violators who smuggle, transport, sell or use illicit drugs. Activity Summary During FY 2011, YCNTF made 2,094 drug-related arrests. There were 1,794 (85.67 percent) for marijuana. Across offense types, there were 1,824 arrests (87.11 percent) for possession /concealing. Task force officers removed more than 16,516 pounds of marijuana and 302,417 grams of methamphetamine from the streets of the community. The total estimated value of drugs removed exceeded $37.2 million. YCNTF officers seized 190 vehicles and 35 weapons. Currency and assets seized totaled $645,971. Task force activities included 3,202 deconfliction events, 114 intelligence driven investigations, and 34 methamphetamine investigations. Task force personnel served 10 search warrants. Selected Quarterly Highlights  Task force has been working on an operation called Silent Hunter. During this operation officers were able to identify 60 suspects that will be charged for drug sales. The task force apprehended 46 of the suspects during this time.  Operation Silent Hunter was completed in the third quarter. During this quarter the task force opened a total of 451 new cases.  The task force has been working with the Yuma County Attorney’s Office to successfully prosecute all of the cases submitted in the previous quarter. In addition, the task force is investigating cases and serving additional warrants. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 77 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated $11.93 FY 2011 Actual $146.38 1.00 1.03 99.7% 97.1% 78 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Transport / Consume / Conceal Import Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (kg) 0 0 0 30 42 0 0 72 721.5 $11,279,462 Crack (g) 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 1 20 2 0 0 23 18,773.6 $844,814 Heroin (g) 0 0 4 21 17 0 0 42 86,130.3 $3,856,620 Marijuana (lbs)* 0 0 6 1,656 132 0 0 1,794 16,516.5 $2,336,094 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 39 397.0 $4,960 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4.0 $160 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 12 28 53 0 0 93 302,417.9 $18,902,410 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 1 25 0 0 0 26 382.0 $3,820 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Total 0 0 24 1,824 246 0 0 2,094 $37,228,339 *Marijuana value includes the dollar value of plants seized Arrest Demographics Male ‐ Female ‐ Male ‐ Under 18 Under 18 18+ Female ‐ 18+ Drug & Non‐drug Arrests Gang Non‐gang Related Related Total Caucasian 7 2 1,625 488 2,122 Black 0 0 97 27 124 Hispanic 2 0 137 29 168 Native American 0 0 3 0 3 Asian 0 0 24 2 Drug Arrests 2 2,092 2,094 Drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 Non‐drug Arrests 0 414 414 Non‐drug/Violent Crime 0 0 0 26 Total 2 2,506 2,508 Felony 2 622 624 Misdemeanor 0 1,884 1,884 Total 2 2,506 2,508 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 34 8 42 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown 0 0 21 2 23 Total 9 2 1,941 556 2,508 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Total 79 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Asset Seizures Value Indoor 0 Type Outdoor 0 Handguns Vehicles 190 $496,895 Currency 20 $136,976 Weapons 35 $12,100 Other Assets Total Weapons Seized by Type Marijuana Grows Seized Number 0 $0 245 $645,971 Meth‐Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 34 Quantity 18 Semi‐Auto Handguns 3 Rifles 6 Semi‐Auto Rifles 1 Shotguns 4 Semi‐Auto Shotguns 3 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Explosive Device 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Other 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Total 35 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Firearms and NIBIN Intelligence‐Driven Investigations Collaborative 53 Non‐collaborative 61 Number Resulting in Arrest Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 0 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Reported Hits to NIBIN 0 Drug Trafficking Organizations 69 Disrupted Low Level (Street Dealer) Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events 3202 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 0 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug‐endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 100 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 0 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Dismantled 0 Total 0 0 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 0 0 0 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 Search Warrants Served Federal 0 State 10 Other 0 Total 10 80 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Task Force Activities FY 2011 Awards Apache County Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Prosecution $ 96,152 Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG) $ 167,425 Coconino County Prosecution of Drug Cases and Forfeitures $ 146,080 Gila County Drug Prosecution and Asset Forfeiture $ 72,063 La Paz County Drug Task Force Prosecutor $ 77,435 Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime $ 1,573,656 Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) $ 214,085 Navajo County Violent and Major Prosecution Enhancement $ 117,040 Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) $ 134,115 Pima County Drug Prosecution Project $ 586,176 Pinal County Drug Prosecution Unit $ 198,598 Santa Cruz County Drug Prosecution $ 52,838 Tucson City Attorney’s Drug Enforcement Project $ 360,064 Yuma County Drug, Gang and Violence Prosecution $ 326,172 TOTAL $ 4,121,899 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 81 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Summary of Activity – Prosecution Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Professional & Outside Svs. Travel - In Travel - Out Confidential Funds Supplies Registration/Training Fees Other Operating Exp. Equipment Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $3,233,421 $888,478 $4,121,899 $4,121,899 In FY 2011, prosecution program activities resulted in 22,090 drug-related convictions and 971 non drugrelated convictions. Of the drug convictions reported, 59.79 percent were classified as felonies and 40.21 percent as misdemeanors. The remaining two percent were classified as undesignated and/or unknown. The bulk of drug-related convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing. Of the 22,090 drugrelated convictions, 15,901 or 71.98 percent were on charges of possession/concealing. Just less than 12 percent of drug-related convictions were on charges of distribution/selling and 4.1 percent were on charges of transportation/importation. Statewide, the most prevalent among drug-related convictions were the following: marijuana/cannabis (36.2 percent), paraphernalia (27.42 percent), methamphetamine/amphetamine (13.18 percent) and unknown drug (9.31 percent). A total of 22,107 individuals received sentences for drug offenses. Of sentences handed down, the most common sentence type was probation (11,828 or 53.5 percent), followed by prison (4,910 or 22.21 percent), fines (2,448 or 11.07 percent), and 10.28 percent received split sentences. The remaining individuals that comprise less than three percent of those receiving sentences for drug convictions, received jail, suspended sentence, community service, other or unknown sentences. Sentence data includes convictions reported in a prior year’s EDGE report. Prosecution efforts facilitated the forfeiture of a total value of $27,237,026 in assets. Tandem prosecution programs report a total of 1,465 drug-related task force investigation assists and 175 search warrant assists with local task forces. Prosecutors received 1,227 requests for legal advice during the program year. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 82 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Program Summary Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded 42,306 1,786 2,989 2,239 5,702 3,767 3,652 11,789 27 20,465 32,281 Drug & Violent Offenses 860 18 35 132 463 86 0 51 0 451 502 Drug Offense by Gang Member Drug Offense Convictions by Class Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Violent Offense by Offense Committed by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 1,157 74 97 89 312 123 1 93 4 759 856 1,295 66 90 165 579 120 1 98 2 833 933 2,726 0 55 241 1 638 6 281 16 733 1,030 1,929 0 79 193 0 383 5 113 3 3 119 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 332 0 4 11 0 18 0 47 2 235 284 Total 50,605 1,944 3,349 3,070 7,057 5,135 3,665 12,472 54 23,479 36,005 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 4 1 10 32 4 1 0 0 238 1 0 291 Dist. / Selling 0 0 62 1 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 73 373 153 1,200 39 740 3 8 8 91 2 25 2,642 Transport / Import 121 40 603 0 96 0 1 0 39 1 4 905 Consume / Use 5 3 28 0 44 0 1 0 31 3 10 125 Possess / Conceal 977 333 6,047 41 2,013 14 34 14 425 5,988 15 15,901 Other Unknown 2 2 31 2 6 0 8 1 15 62 101 230 1,484 536 7,996 115 2,912 18 52 23 839 6,058 2,057 22,090 Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense* Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total 417 190 1,224 18 1,363 2 11 3 137 349 1,196 4,910 191 397 588 Jail Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Community Service 5 911 139 0 1 2 279 72 0 0 98 5,669 683 0 12 3 70 14 0 0 26 1,127 398 4 0 1 6 6 0 0 1 31 7 0 0 1 13 6 0 0 33 555 78 0 1 372 2,723 487 0 3 28 444 383 0 0 570 11,828 2,273 4 17 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 12 172 77 0 0 23 217 132 0 0 35 *Sentence data includes convictions reported in a prior fiscal year's EDGE report Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 389 209 0 0 8,819 16 34 N/A N/A N/A 2 11 8,882 0 986 1,065 3,806 293 6,528 525 5 13,208 21,922 Jury 143 25 Total 22,090 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral 2,045 Concluded 2,103 Pending 4,814 Asset Type Vehicles Vessels Asset Forfeitures Quantity 1,381 0 Value $2,698,477 $0 0 $0 2,006 $22,258,179 0 16 649 2,520 6,572 $0 $1,953,086 $96,813 $230,471 $27,237,026 Aircraft Fines Other Unknown Currency Total 3 2 339 2 4 0 1 0 9 2,084 4 2,448 10 2 4 1 5 0 1 1 1 24 0 49 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 8 1,486 547 8,030 108 2,928 15 52 24 814 6,046 2,057 22,107 1 12 0 7 0 0 453 788 13 7 0 1,241 8,819 1,002 1,099 3,806 293 6,528 527 16 22,090 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea Non-jury Total 2 4 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,902 1,923 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assist 1,465 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 175 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 64 5 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 1,227 Filled 1,240 No. of drug- related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 941 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 123 232 83 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Apache County Gang and Violent Crime Prosecution Program Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $75,032 $21,120 $96,152 $96,152 Project Description This project is administered by the Apache County Attorney’s Office and provides enhanced drug and gang prosecution, asset forfeiture processing and litigation services for the Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) and all other law enforcement agencies in Apache County. Objective To effectively prosecute drug and drug-related crime and to provide both community and law enforcement education on illegal drugs and associated crimes. Activity Summary Apache County Gang and Violent Crime Prosecution Program received 244 drug offense referrals. Prosecutorial efforts resulted in 126 drug convictions for FY 2011. Nearly 89 percent of the reported drug convictions were classified as felonies and 11.11 percent as misdemeanors. More than 65 percent of the convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, followed by 18.25 percent from transport/import charges. The remaining portions were distributed among distribution/sell (6.35 percent), consumption/use (3.97 percent), other (3.97 percent), and 1.59 percent for cultivation/manufacture. More than 37 percent of drug convictions involved marijuana/cannabis, 28.57 percent involved paraphernalia, and 21.43 percent involved methamphetamines/amphetamines. A total of 114 individuals were sentenced for drug offenses during the FY 2011 program period. Of drug offenders sentenced during this period, the majority (62.28 percent) received a sentence of probation. In addition, 24.56 percent were given a prison sentence, four persons (3.51 percent) received a jail sentence, seven persons (6.14 percent) received fines, and three (2.63 percent) were handed a split sentence. Tandem Prosecution efforts have resulted in a total of three instances of currency forfeiture with a value of $3,983 in forfeited assets for FY 2011. The program reports a total of 111 drug-related task force investigation assists and 13 search warrant assists. Nine of the search warrant assists resulted in convictions and four search warrant assists resulted in dismissal. Fulfilled at greater than 96 percent, there were a total of 62 legal advice requests. A total of 85 drug-related investigation assists resulted in charges filed, 13 resulted in charges dropped and 37 resulted in charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge. Selected Quarterly Highlights In FY 2011, Apache County Attorney’s Office (ACAO) tandem prosecution project has placed significant focus on strengthening the collaborative partnership with local law enforcement agencies. The project reports the following successes as a demonstration of the enhanced partnership:  The prosecution of seven suspects involved with bringing illicit drugs into the Apache County Jail, resulting in jail and prison sentences.  The commitment to information sharing between ACAO and the task force enabled a set-up of surveillance operations resulting in multiple drug arrests and two felony cases against the original suspect. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 84 Prosecution - Task Force Activities  Increases in the number and speed of charges related to task force referred cases, in addition to more comprehensive and efficient investigation and prosecution of drug, gang and violent crime. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. FY 2011 Estimated 100% FY 2011 Actual 100% $624.36 $733.98 Percent of Forfeitures Concluded* 97% 0% Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 22% 21% Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction *Agency reports forfeitures pending. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 85 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Apache County Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Prosecution Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 240 0 0 2 0 3 2 31 0 126 157 Drug Offense by Gang Member 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Non-drug Offenses Violent Drug & Violent Offense by Offense Committed by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 6 7 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 266 0 0 4 0 3 2 32 0 133 165 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dist. / Selling 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Transport / Import 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 8 Consume / Use 1 0 18 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 23 Possess / Conceal 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Other 0 0 21 2 19 0 0 0 4 35 2 83 Unknown 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 1 0 47 2 27 0 0 0 7 36 6 126 Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Jail 0 0 7 0 11 0 0 0 4 3 3 28 Probation Susp. Sentence Community Service Fines Other Unknown Total 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 41 3 24 0 0 0 11 30 4 114 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 27 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 2 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 71 3 0 0 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 5 0 0 0 0 12 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 6 1 0 0 28 8 31 2 42 0 1 112 0 14 28 8 31 2 42 0 1 126 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea 126 Jury 0 0 Total 126 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending Asset Type Vehicles Vessels 7 0 10 Asset Forfeitures Quantity Aircraft Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Split Sentence 14 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 14 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Value 0 0 $0 $0 0 $0 Currency 0 $0 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assist 111 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 13 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 9 4 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 62 Filled 60 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 85 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 13 37 86 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $130,084 $37,341 $167,425 $167,425 Project Description This program is administered by the Cochise County Attorney's Office. The Cochise County Attorney's Office handles drug prosecution and civil forfeiture cases resulting from the aggressive activities of the Border Alliance Group (BAG). Cochise County is designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). The unit prosecutes drug cases for all law enforcement agencies in Cochise County and cases received from the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other federal agencies operating along the United States border with Mexico. Objective To effectively prosecute drug-related and violent offenses within Cochise County. Activity Summary The Cochise County Attorney’s Office reported a total of 642 drug convictions for the FY 2011 program year. Of drug offense convictions, 51.71 percent were of felony status and 48.29 percent were of misdemeanor status. Across offense types, 66.82 percent of convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, 20.4 percent from charges of distribution/selling, 4.98 percent from consumption/use charges, 4.05 percent from charges of transport/import and the remaining from charges of buy/receive and other. Of drug-related convictions, the largest portion (46.57 percent) involved paraphernalia, 33.49 percent were for marijuana/cannabis, 8.88 percent were for an “other” drug type, and 6.7 percent involved methamphetamines/amphetamines. The remaining four percent is comprised of offenses for heroin, cocaine, stimulants, and unknown. Of the 642 total persons receiving sentences for drug convictions, the largest portion of 34.27 percent received probation, 24.3 percent were given a prison sentence, 22.59 percent received fines, 14.8 percent a jail sentence and less than five percent a split sentence. Cochise County’s Tandem Prosecution Program reports 47 drug-related task force investigation assists resulting in charges filed. A total of 196 legal advice requests were received and 193 were able to be fulfilled. Selected Quarterly Highlights The Cochise County Attorney’s Office has continued the early resolution court program that allows for prosecution and disposition at a quicker pace. The program has permitted the Cochise County Border Alliance Group to prosecute significantly more cases, including a backlog of cases that had built up under prior procedure. Two senior prosecutor positions were prevented from being eliminated as a result of grant funds, supporting the project’s ongoing efforts to aggressively prosecute drug and violent crime cases. Notable accomplishments resulting from tandem prosecution efforts include the following:  Conviction of three defendants who possessed more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana at a stash house in Sierra Vista. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 87 Prosecution - Task Force Activities  The trial of a drug-related homicide case resulted in a conviction of first degree murder. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percent of Forfeitures Concluded* Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated FY 2011 Estimated 97% FY 2011 Actual 100% $1,819.84 $257.18 206% 242% 69% 39% * A proportion greater than 100 percent may include asset forfeitures carried over from prior years and concluded in FY 2011. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 88 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Cochise County Border Alliance Group (BAG) Prosecution Drug Offense Convictions by Class Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 1,101 2 3 28 0 62 91 252 1 641 894 Drug Offense by Gang Member 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Violent Offense by Offense Committed by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 1,144 2 3 42 0 62 91 252 1 648 901 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 3 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Dist. / Selling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transport / Import 7 1 109 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 131 0 0 23 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 Consume / Use 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 9 32 Possess / Conceal Other 2 3 69 0 26 2 0 0 28 299 0 429 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 10 12 5 215 0 43 2 0 0 57 299 9 642 Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Jail 6 3 105 0 27 0 0 0 5 10 0 156 0 4 4 Split Sentence Probation Susp. Sentence 3 2 0 0 38 38 116 23 115 2 0 332 0 Fines Other Unknown 640 Jury 2 0 Total 642 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral 112 Concluded 271 Pending 1,050 Asset Type Vehicles Vessels Asset Forfeitures Quantity 152 0 Value $259,875 $0 0 $0 57 $133,883 0 0 0 13 222 $0 $0 $0 $870 $394,628 Currency Total 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 143 0 145 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 5 215 0 43 0 0 0 56 302 9 642 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assist 8 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 196 Filled 193 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 310 38 38 116 23 115 2 0 642 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea Aircraft Community Service 1 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 91 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 18 3 0 0 54 88 7 0 0 4 3 2 0 0 95 220 26 0 0 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 310 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 310 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony 47 2 0 89 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Coconino County Prosecution of Drug Cases and Forfeitures Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $121,887 $24,193 $146,080 $146,080 Project Description This program is administered by the Coconino County Attorney's Office and provides direct assistance to the Northern Arizona Metro Narcotics Task Force in case preparation and development. The unit prosecutes Coconino County drug and gang cases and provides civil forfeiture litigation services to the task force and other agencies. Objective To conduct swift, effective and vigorous prosecution of drug transporters, suppliers, dealers, manufacturers and other drug-related crimes through a sustained, coordinated multi-agency effort as part of the Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO). Activity Summary Efforts of the Coconino County Prosecution of Drug Cases and Forfeitures Program have resulted in a total of 316 drug convictions. Of drug convictions, 168 (53.16 percent) were classified as felonies and 148 (46.84 percent) were misdemeanors. Of drug convictions by offense type, 72.47 percent were for charges of possession/concealing, 12.97 for distribution/selling, and 11.08 percent were on charges of transportation/importation. Of drug convictions, 59.18 percent involved paraphernalia, 23.73 percent involved marijuana/cannabis and 11.08 percent involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Of a total 305 persons receiving a sentence for a drug offense, 40.98 percent received probation, 16.72 percent a prison sentence, 15.74 percent a split sentence, 17.7 percent fines, and 7.87 percent a jail sentence. Coconino County’s tandem prosecution efforts yielded a value of $534,798 in forfeited assets for the FY2011 program year. There were a total of 445 drug-related task force investigation assists, 50 search warrant assists and 455 requests for legal assistance. Selected Quarterly Highlights An investigation conducted by the METRO narcotics task force resulted in removing more than 20 drug dealers from the streets of Flagstaff. Coconino County Attorney’s Office prosecution efforts in tandem with the METRO narcotics task force culminated in the indictment of 26 individuals; 25 indictments for the sale of methamphetamine and one indictment for the sale of heroin. Thus far, more than half of the cases have entered plea agreements with sentences totaling more than 83 years of prison time. In addition to the notable accomplishment outlined above, an individual with seven previous felony convictions was convicted of the sale of methamphetamine and conspiracy to sell methamphetamine. These convictions resulted in an 18 year sentence to the Arizona Department of Corrections. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 90 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. FY 2011 Estimated 81% FY 2011 Actual 100% $317.57 $318.26 Percent of Forfeitures Concluded* 92% 151% Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 32% 30% Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction *A proportion greater than 100 percent may include asset forfeitures carried over from prior years and concluded in FY 2011. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 91 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Coconino County Drug Prosecution and Forfeitures Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 653 0 0 6 0 80 73 252 0 303 555 Drug Offense by Gang Member 29 0 0 1 0 6 0 5 0 18 23 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Violent Offense Committed by Offense by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 367 0 0 19 1 49 0 13 0 113 126 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Total 1,059 0 0 26 1 135 73 272 0 434 706 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. Dist. / Selling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Transport / Import 5 0 17 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 Consume / Use 2 1 30 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 Possess / Conceal Other 2 1 25 0 12 0 0 0 2 187 0 229 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 9 2 75 0 35 0 0 0 7 187 1 316 Jail Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Community Service Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total 8 2 6 0 26 0 0 0 0 7 2 51 Violent Drug-Related Offenses 5 41 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 35 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 21 83 20 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 24 125 48 0 0 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 6 2 3 0 0 10 42 13 0 0 46 16 Violent Non Drug- Related Offenses Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 44 16 0 0 Fines Other Unknown Total 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 48 0 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 9 2 71 0 34 0 0 0 5 181 3 305 0 2 0 0 0 0 16 108 2 0 0 124 0 16 22 42 21 30 34 3 168 145 17 22 42 21 30 34 5 316 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea 314 Jury 2 0 Total 316 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending Asset Type Vehicles Vessels 41 62 149 Asset Forfeitures Quantity 23 0 Aircraft Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Prison 145 1 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 2 148 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Value $47,589 $0 0 $0 Currency 38 $487,108 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total 0 0 0 3 64 $0 $0 $0 $102 $534,798 Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assist 445 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 50 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 455 Filled 455 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 0 92 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Gila County Drug Prosecution and Asset Forfeiture Program Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $58,032 $14,031 $72,063 $72,063 Project Description: This program is administered by the Gila County Attorney's Office (GCAO) and supports the provision of drug and gang prosecution, asset forfeiture processing and litigation for the Gila County Narcotics Task Force and other law enforcement agencies in Gila County. Objective: To aggressively prosecute drug-related cases and provide effective and timely forfeiture service on assets seized by the Gila County Narcotics Task Force and to provide training and assistance to agencies in processing cases. Activity Summary GCAO program efforts resulted in 255 drug convictions for FY 2011. Of the reported drug convictions, 60.78 percent were classified as felony and 39.22 percent as misdemeanor. Eighty percent of the convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, six percent from charges of distribution/selling, five percent from charges of consumption/use, two percent from charges of cultivation/manufacturing, and five percent from charges other than the classification category options. Roughly one percent of convictions derived from each of the following charges: buy/receive and transport/import. Of the 255 drug convictions, 56 percent involved paraphernalia, 26 percent involved marijuana/cannabis, 10 percent involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, and two percent involved opiates. Both cocaine/crack and hallucinogens were involved in less than one percent of the cases. A total of 255 individuals were sentenced for drug offenses during the FY 2011 project period. Fortyseven percent of those receiving sentences received a sentence of probation. As for the remainder, 22 percent received fines, 14 percent received a prison sentence, 10 percent received a split sentence, and seven percent received a jail sentence. Tandem prosecution efforts have resulted in a total value of $116,234 in forfeited assets for the FY 2011 project period. Selected Quarterly Highlights  GCAO streamlined management of asset forfeiture cases, resulting in a marked improvement of time from application to closure of the case. Liquidation of non-cash assets procedures are being reviewed and new policies are being considered. The office conducted education of the public and training for officers.  Coordination with the task force on prosecution of its cases and processing of asset forfeiture cases has improved the timeline from receipt of a report to closure.  The Gila County Attorney's Office negotiated a plea agreement on an attempted transportation of marijuana for sale case, which yielded a prison sentence and a fine of $348,000 (fine, surcharges and fees totaling more than $641,000).  Two significant methamphetamine cases were resolved in which the defendants entered guilty pleas to possession of methamphetamine for sale. The court sentenced the defendants in each case to 10 or more years in the Arizona Department of Corrections. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 93 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. FY 2011 Estimated 78% FY 2011 Actual 100% $257.37 $282.60 Percent of Forfeitures Concluded* 76% 127% Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 20% 25% Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction *A proportion greater than 100 percent may include asset f orf eitures carried ov er f rom prior y ears and concluded in FY 2011. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 94 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Gila County Prosecution and Asset Forfeiture Program Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 510 6 12 2 3 17 102 6 1 255 262 Drug Offense by Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Non-drug Offenses Violent Drug & Violent Offense Committed by Offense by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 16 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 537 6 12 2 3 17 102 6 2 270 278 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Dist. / Selling 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Transport / Import 0 0 9 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Consume / Use 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Possess / Conceal Other 1 0 41 3 9 0 0 1 1 144 3 203 Unknown 0 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 13 1 0 67 5 26 0 0 1 1 144 10 255 Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Jail 0 0 10 1 12 0 0 0 0 10 3 36 0 7 7 Split Sentence Probation Susp. Sentence Community Service 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 35 7 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 3 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 74 8 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 17 120 25 0 0 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 1 0 0 5 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 2 1 0 0 4 9 37 5 86 14 0 155 0 Fines Other Unknown Total 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 67 5 26 0 0 1 1 144 10 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 15 73 4 36 37 5 86 14 0 255 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea 254 Jury 1 0 Total 255 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending Asset Type Vehicles Vessels 26 33 113 Asset Forfeitures Quantity 3 0 Aircraft Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Prison 73 0 27 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 100 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Value $5,815 $0 0 $0 Currency 13 $110,419 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total 0 0 0 3 19 $0 $0 $0 $0 $116,234 Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assist 0 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 5 Filled 5 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 0 95 Prosecution - Task Force Activities La Paz County Drug Task Force Prosecutor Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $59,233 $18,202 $77,435 $77,435 Project Description This program is administered by the La Paz County Attorney's Office (LPCAO). This project provides the ability to handle successfully 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. Objective To aggressively prosecute drug-related crimes and seek sentences with a greater likelihood of specific and general deterrence and promote offender rehabilitation. Activity Summary La Paz County Drug Task Force Prosecutor program received a total of 176 drug offense referrals in FY 2011. A total of 77 drug convictions were reported; 58.97 percent were of felony status and 41.03 percent were misdemeanor status. Across types of drug offenses, 72.73 percent of the 77 drug convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, nine percent from charges of distribution/selling, eight percent from charges of transportation/importation, and the remaining across other drug offense types. Of the drug convictions reported, 51.95 percent were for methamphetamine/ amphetamine, 35.06 percent were for marijuana/cannabis and the remaining were distributed among other drug categories. In FY 2011, 77 individuals received sentences for drug offenses. Of the 77 individuals receiving sentences, 16 persons (20.78 percent) received a prison sentence, 24 (31.17 percent) were given a jail sentence, 24.68 percent received a probation sentence, and 20.78 percent received fines. A total value of $465,082 in assets was forfeited for the FY 2011 program year. Selected Quarterly Highlights  Successfully prosecuted a defendant found with 24.5 pounds of cocaine. Defendant was sentenced to two years in prison. LPCAO prosecuted a repeat drug offender who received a sentence of two years in prison for the transportation of drugs, burglary and trafficking in stolen property. Prosecuted another defendant with 29 kilograms of cocaine; the defendant was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.  La Paz County task force was able to successfully extradite a defendant that had fled to Mexico; the defendant was sentenced to 10 years in prison on drug-related charges. Successfully completed asset forfeiture in two cases that exceeded a total of $200,000.  LPCAO prosecuted two local drug dealers; each received prison sentences of 10 years. One defendant was on probation when the task force obtained video evidence of him involved in at least three deals. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 96 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. FY 2011 Estimated 50% FY 2011 Actual 100% $766.68 $1,005.65 Percent of Forfeitures Concluded 76% 63% Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 56% 52% Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 97 Prosecution - Task Force Activities La Paz County Drug Task Force Prosecution Drug Offense Convictions by Class Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 176 0 0 0 0 0 41 58 0 77 135 Drug Offense by Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Non-drug Offenses Violent Drug & Violent Offense Committed by Offense by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 176 0 0 0 0 0 41 58 0 77 135 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dist. / Selling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transport / Import 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 Consume / Use 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Possess / Conceal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 3 1 16 0 32 0 0 1 3 0 0 56 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 27 0 40 0 0 1 4 0 0 77 Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Jail 1 2 0 0 10 0 0 0 3 0 0 16 0 0 0 Probation Susp. Sentence Community Service 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 19 2 0 0 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 18 3 19 0 0 46 0 Fines Other Unknown Total 0 0 12 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 27 0 40 0 0 1 4 0 0 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77 Jury 0 0 Total 77 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending 43 27 39 Asset Forfeitures Quantity 12 0 Value $15,000 $0 0 $0 Currency 12 $448,782 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total 0 0 1 2 27 $0 $0 $1,000 $300 $465,082 Asset Type Vehicles Vessels Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assist 6 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 2 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 1 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received Filled 0 18 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 19 2 7 18 3 19 0 9 77 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea Aircraft Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Split Sentence 19 0 3 N/A N/A N/A 0 9 31 Non-jury Total 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony 34 5 0 98 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Program Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $1,161,120 $412,536 $1,573,656 $1,573,656 Project Description This program is administered by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, which assigns investigators directly to multi-jurisdictional task forces in Maricopa County. The two trial bureaus and one diversion section maintain 24-hour on-call attorneys 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. Objective To protect the community from drug, gang and drug-related violent crime offenders through aggressive prosecution, and to reduce the influence of organized criminal drug syndicates by divesting criminal syndicates, gangs, and violent criminals of illegal gain through the vigorous application of Arizona forfeiture statutes. Activity Summary In FY 2011, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Program received 26,996 referrals, reporting a total of 13,277 convictions. Nearly 11 percent of convictions involved violence and for 12.63 percent of convictions, there was gang involvement. Of the 13,277 convictions, 98.61 percent were drug-related and just more than one percent was nondrug-related. Sixty-seven percent of drug convictions were of felony status and 33 percent were of misdemeanor status. The majority (68.85 percent) of drug convictions resulted from charges of possession/concealing, followed by 14.7 percent for an unknown drug offense type, and 10.18 percent for distribution/selling. A total of 12,681 persons were sentenced for drug offenses in FY2011. Marijuana/cannabis was the most common drug type involved in cases of persons receiving a sentence for a drug offense. Nearly 44 percent of cases involved marijuana/cannabis, 14.63 percent involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, 11.07 percent involved paraphernalia and another 7.38 percent of cases involved cocaine/crack. The most common sentence type was probation (63.5 percent), followed by a sentence of prison at 25.99 percent. The remaining sentence types given comprise the remaining 10 percent. A total value of $16,860,275 in assets was forfeited in FY 2011. Tandem prosecution efforts resulted in 71 drug-related task force investigation assists and 60 drug-related investigation assists resulting in charges filed. Selected Quarterly Highlights Among numerous accomplishments, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Drug, Gang and Violent Crime project efforts have resulted in the following:  The conviction of a defendant who possessed 430 pounds of marijuana resulting in a sentence of 9.25 years in prison. The defendant had three prior felony convictions for drug trafficking.  Prosecution of a defendant with five prior felony convictions for the sale of cocaine. Prosecution efforts resulted in a 15.75 year prison sentence. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 99 Prosecution - Task Force Activities   A six-year prison sentence for the person in charge of a Drug Trafficking Organization’s operations within the United States. The pipeline organization arranged for the transportation of marijuana in the United States utilizing backpackers from Mexico. Conviction of a person charged with possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of narcotic drugs for sale, money laundering, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Prosecution efforts resulted in a 6.5-year prison sentence. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. FY 2011 Estimated 98% FY 2011 Actual 100% $83.50 $150.53 Percent of Forfeitures Concluded 87% 96% Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 24% 28% Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 100 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Maricopa County Attorney's Office Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Prosecution Program Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded 22,213 1,736 2,615 1,698 5,683 2,431 1,132 7,506 3 11,179 18,688 Drug & Violent Offenses 717 18 33 130 463 68 0 42 0 421 463 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Drug Offense by Offense by Gang Violent Offense Gang Member Member (exclude gang) 994 74 95 76 312 95 1 75 4 662 741 1,282 66 90 165 579 119 1 97 2 831 930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Committed by Gang Member Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 1,588 0 71 145 0 305 0 60 1 1 62 202 0 1 7 0 3 0 33 2 183 218 Total 26,996 1,894 2,905 2,221 7,037 3,021 1,134 7,813 12 13,277 21,102 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 237 0 0 237 Dist. / Selling 0 0 28 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 30 Transport / Import 161 83 544 0 422 0 0 1 80 0 0 1,291 98 37 230 0 40 0 0 0 31 0 0 436 Consume / Use 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 Possess / Conceal Other 677 200 4,749 0 1,392 0 0 1 307 1,403 1 8,730 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83 83 936 320 5,551 0 1,855 0 0 2 663 1,404 1,948 12,679 Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense* Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total 247 119 655 0 819 0 0 0 115 185 1,156 3,296 179 0 179 Jail Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Community Service 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 19 59 598 91 0 0 153 48 0 0 4,538 309 0 0 0 0 0 0 788 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 489 59 0 0 1,080 131 0 0 405 366 0 0 8,052 1,252 0 0 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 6 167 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 *Sentence data includes convictions reported in a prior fiscal year's EDGE report Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 167 69 0 0 4,145 12 4 N/A N/A N/A 2 0 4,163 Other Unknown 12,597 Jury 73 9 Total 12,679 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral 687 Concluded 658 Pending 1,724 Asset Forfeitures Quantity 476 0 Asset Type Vehicles Vessels Currency Total 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 936 320 5,551 0 1,855 0 0 2 663 1,404 1,950 12,681 0 6 0 0 0 0 421 6 6 0 0 427 4,145 531 350 2,602 52 4,997 2 0 12,679 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea Aircraft Fines Total 0 519 346 2,602 52 4,997 0 0 8,516 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,864 1,864 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Felony Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total Value $0 $0 0 $0 1,204 $16,860,275 0 2 383 2,053 4,118 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,860,275 Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 71 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 0 Filled 0 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 60 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 16 0 101 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $155,985 $58,100 $214,085 $214,085 Project Description This program is administered by the Mohave County Attorney's Office, enabling 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, one of the counties that make up Arizona’s portion of the federally designated Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Objective To effectively prosecute drug, gang and violent offenders by providing legal assistance to the task force for cases generated, and to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of drug-related prosecutions in our community by creating training programs for prosecutors and officers to better handle forfeiture matters. Activity Summary Of 1,542 drug offense referrals received, MAGNET efforts resulted in 859 drug convictions for FY 2011. Sixty-one percent of the reported drug convictions were classified as misdemeanor and 38.53 percent were classified as felony. Eighty-two percent of the convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, 14 percent from distribution/selling charges, two percent from transportation/importation charges, and one percent from cultivation/manufacturing charges. Less than one percent of convictions resulted from charges of buying/receiving. Of the 859 drug convictions, 74 percent involved paraphernalia, 11 percent involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, eight percent involved marijuana/cannabis, three percent involved opiates, and one percent involved heroin. Less than one percent of each of the following drug types were involved: cocaine/crack, stimulants, and depressants. A total of 859 individuals were sentenced for drug offenses during the FY 2011 project period. Thirtyseven percent of those receiving sentences received a sentence of probation. As for the remainder, 22 percent received fines, 15 percent received a split sentence, 14 percent received a jail sentence, and 12 percent received a prison sentence. Tandem prosecution efforts have resulted in a total of 16 instances of currency forfeiture and $92,912 in forfeited U.S. currency for FY 2011. The project reports a total of 478 drug-related task force investigation assists and 49 search warrant assists that resulted in conviction. Selected Quarterly Highlights Efforts of Mohave County Attorney’s Office in tandem with MAGNET resulted in 75 arrests throughout Mohave County in a drug sweep that targeted street-level dealers. At least one major drug network was dismantled as a result of the arrests. The agency has continued to effectively work in tandem with MAGNET. The project reported the arrest of an individual trafficking 120 pounds of marijuana through Arizona destined for Colorado and arrest of an individual passing through Arizona with three pounds of methamphetamine originating from Mexico. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 102 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Demonstrating success of the project’s goal of increasing those convicted of a drug sales offense, Mohave County Attorney’s Office prosecuted 36 defendants and convicted 29 defendants of distribution/selling during the third quarter of FY 2011. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Benchmark 75% FY 2011 Actual 100% $225.83 $249.23 Percent of Forfeitures Concluded 67% 83% Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 42% 32% Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 103 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 1,528 4 96 116 0 30 0 220 4 853 1,077 Drug Offense by Gang Member 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 5 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Violent Offense by Offense Committed by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 445 0 22 45 0 8 0 130 0 137 267 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Total 1,996 4 119 161 0 38 0 351 4 997 1,352 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Dist. / Selling 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 Transport / Import 4 11 27 23 55 2 0 0 0 0 0 122 Consume / Use 1 0 14 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possess / Conceal Other 0 0 20 5 33 1 1 0 9 635 0 704 Unknown 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 11 68 29 98 3 1 0 9 635 0 859 Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total 2 6 6 2 68 0 0 0 0 17 0 101 1 50 51 Jail Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 41 38 0 0 74 46 46 13 44 108 0 331 0 Fines Other Unknown Total 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 3 182 0 193 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 11 68 13 114 3 1 0 9 635 0 859 1 4 0 0 0 0 4 136 5 0 0 140 527 75 46 46 13 44 108 0 859 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea 836 Jury 17 6 Total 859 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending Asset Type Vehicles Vessels 35 29 36 Asset Forfeitures Quantity Value 0 0 $0 $0 0 $0 Currency 16 $92,912 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total 0 0 0 0 16 $0 $0 $0 $0 $92,912 Aircraft Community Service 0 1 2 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 30 23 0 0 1 10 0 0 0 2 17 27 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 117 245 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 121 316 126 0 0 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 1 1 0 0 5 40 37 0 0 5 527 1 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 528 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 478 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 93 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 49 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 360 Filled 360 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 428 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 24 141 104 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Navajo County Violent and Major Prosecution Enhancement Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $94,027 $23,013 $117,040 $117,040 Project Description This program is administered by the Navajo County Attorney's Office (NCAO). 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. Objective To enhance the prosecution of major suppliers of illegal drugs, incarceration for non-cooperative defendants, drug court participation and forfeitures. Activity Summary Efforts of the Navajo County Violent and Major Prosecution Enhancement Program have resulted in a total of 170 drug convictions. Sixty-seven percent of drug convictions were classified as felony and 33 percent misdemeanor. The offense type most commonly associated with drug convictions was possession/concealing. Fortyeight percent of drug convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, 33 percent from charges of transportation/importation, 16 percent from charges of distribution/selling, two percent from charges of consumption/use and one percent from charges of cultivation/manufacturing. The bulk of cases involved marijuana/cannabis. Of the 170 drug convictions, 62 percent involved marijuana/cannabis, 14 percent involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, 12 percent involved paraphernalia, four percent involved heroin and four percent involved cocaine/crack. Less than four percent of cases involved a drug other than the provided categories. Of a total 170 persons receiving a sentence for a drug offense, 69 percent received probation, 17 percent received fines, eight percent received a prison sentence, four percent received a jail sentence, and two percent received community service. Navajo County’s tandem prosecution efforts yielded a value of $463,366 in forfeited assets for the FY 2011 project period. Selected Quarterly Highlights    Navajo County had an arrest that netted 500 pounds of marijuana and two defendants. The two defendants agreed to work for DEA. As a result of this arrest, there were 18 federal indictments brought in another state as well as the seizure of multiple properties. The task force arrested a cocaine smuggler related to the Sinaloa Cartel. The investigation identified five other courier vehicles connected to the defendant. The task force arrested another suspect in one of the vehicles, who was released on bail. NCAO was told the suspect was murdered. NCAO maintained a caseload of 370 drug smuggling and trafficking cases; 245 of them were in active litigation (approximately 120 were on warrant status during that time). A total of 41 cases Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 105 Prosecution - Task Force Activities  were closed during the period and 36 cases were charged. During the period, the task force took approximately 25 pounds of heroin off the road. NCAO continues to provide training to officers on issues such as warrants, search and seizure and forfeitures. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. FY 2011 Estimated 59% FY 2011 Actual 100% $1,194.29 $688.47 Percent of Forfeitures Concluded 76% 95% Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 51% 12% Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 106 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Navajo Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) Prosecution Program Drug Offense Convictions by Class Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 827 36 0 0 0 2 0 47 0 170 217 Drug Offense by Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Violent Offense by Offense Committed by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 827 36 0 0 0 2 0 47 0 170 217 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dist. / Selling 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Transport / Import 3 5 11 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 28 Consume / Use 4 0 41 0 8 0 0 0 3 0 0 56 Possess / Conceal 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Other 0 2 48 0 8 0 0 0 2 21 0 81 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 105 0 24 0 0 0 6 21 0 170 Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Jail 1 2 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Probation Susp. Sentence Community Service 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 3 71 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 118 0 0 3 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 0 0 0 0 9 63 24 4 14 0 0 114 0 Fines Other Unknown Total 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 103 0 26 0 0 0 6 21 0 170 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 9 63 24 4 14 0 0 170 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea 170 Jury 0 0 Total 170 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending Asset Type Vehicles Vessels 101 96 81 Asset Forfeitures Quantity Value 0 0 $0 $0 0 $0 Currency 84 $463,366 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total 0 0 0 0 84 $0 $0 $0 $0 $463,366 Aircraft Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Split Sentence 56 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 56 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 0 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 0 Filled 0 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 0 107 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $99,400 $34,715 $134,115 $134,115 Project Description This program is administered by the Yavapai County Attorney's Office (YCAO). This project allows the Yavapai County Attorney's Office to handle effectively all drug and gang prosecution cases from Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) Task Force, and all other law enforcement agencies in Yavapai County. Objective To successfully prosecute all drug cases and improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of drugrelated prosecutions with law enforcement in our county. Activity Summary In FY 2011, YCAO received 832 drug offense referrals and reported a total of 659 drug convictions. Eighty-six percent of drug convictions were of felony status and 14 percent were of misdemeanor status. The majority of drug convictions resulted from charges of possession/concealing. Possession/concealing was the offense type associated with 54 percent of drug convictions, 19 percent were associated with distribution/selling, seven percent were associated with consumption/use, four percent were associated with transportation/importation, one percent were associated with cultivation/manufacturing, and less than one percent were associated with buying/receiving. The offense type was categorized as other for 15 percent of drug convictions. A total of 659 persons were sentenced for drug offenses in FY 2011. Thirty-eight percent of cases involved paraphernalia, 27 percent involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, 21 percent involved marijuana/cannabis, four percent involved depressants, three percent involved cocaine/crack, three percent involved heroin and two percent involved stimulants. Each of the following drug types were involved in less than one percent of cases: hallucinogens and opiates. The most common sentence types were probation, prison and split sentences; 42 percent of persons sentenced for drug offenses received probation, 35 percent received prison time, and 20 percent received a split sentence. A total value of $1,580,715 in assets was forfeited for the FY 2011 project year. The total 136 assets reported for FY 2011 were comprised of 41 vehicles and 95 instances of currency forfeiture. Tandem prosecution efforts resulted in 14 drug-related task force investigation assists and eight search warrant assists. Selected Quarterly Highlights Continued collaboration with PANT has enabled YCAO to successfully prosecute drug cases:  Quarter 1: PANT submitted 52 cases for review; 43 of these cases met the criteria necessary to move forward with prosecution.  Quarter 2: PANT submitted 53 cases for review; 48 of these cases met the criteria necessary to move forward with prosecution.  Quarter 3: PANT submitted 55 cases for review; 35 of these cases met the criteria necessary to move forward with prosecution. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 108 Prosecution - Task Force Activities  Quarter 4: PANT submitted 86 cases for review; 73 of these cases met the criteria necessary to move forward with prosecution. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Conviction Rate Benchmark 81% Actual 100% $206.01 $203.51 Percent of Forfeitures Concluded 90% 73% Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 35% 37% Cost per Conviction Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 109 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) Prosecution Program Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 832 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2 659 678 Drug Offense by Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Violent Offense by Offense Committed by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 832 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2 659 678 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Dist. / Selling 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Transport / Import 11 4 43 0 58 1 5 3 0 0 0 125 2 0 13 0 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 26 Consume / Use 5 3 4 0 32 0 1 0 1 0 0 46 Possess / Conceal Other 4 10 49 2 75 9 14 2 1 190 0 356 Unknown 1 1 23 0 2 0 7 1 0 62 0 97 23 18 138 3 179 10 28 6 2 252 0 659 Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Jail 11 8 46 0 122 1 9 1 1 33 0 232 0 0 0 Split Sentence Probation Susp. Sentence Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 0 0 0 0 Fines Other Unknown 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 18 138 3 179 10 28 6 2 252 0 659 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92 78 82 163 21 221 1 1 659 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses 652 Jury 6 1 Total 659 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending Asset Type Vehicles Vessels 105 77 320 Asset Forfeitures Quantity 41 0 Currency Total 0 78 82 163 21 221 1 1 567 Plea Aircraft Community Service 0 7 5 0 0 0 6 4 0 0 0 49 43 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 33 21 0 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 12 7 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 164 43 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 278 132 0 1 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 92 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total Value $135,795 $0 0 $0 95 $1,444,921 0 0 0 0 136 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,580,715 Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assist 14 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 8 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 0 Filled 0 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 0 110 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Pima County Drug Prosecution Project Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $478,033 $108,143 $586,176 $586,176 Project Description This program 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, one of the counties federally designated as a Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), including the Tucson Counter Narcotics Alliance Task Force and Pima County Sheriff's Office narcotics units, plus federal cases prosecuted in state court. Objective To impact drug crime in Pima County through increased prosecution and by interrupting the flow of illegal profits. Activity Summary In FY 2011, The Pima County Drug Prosecution Project received 4,658 referrals and reported a total of 1,902 convictions. Twenty-two percent of convictions involved violence and for three percent of convictions, there was gang involvement. Of the 1,873 convictions, 77 percent were drug-related and 23 percent were non-drug related. Ninety-seven percent of drug convictions were of felony status and three percent were of misdemeanor status. The majority of drug convictions resulted from charges of possession/concealing and distribution/selling. Possession/concealing was the offense type associated with 53 percent of drug convictions and distribution/selling was the offense type associated with 40 percent of drug convictions. Of the reported total of 1,456 persons sentenced for drug offenses in FY 2011, the largest number of individuals (434 persons) were sentenced for cocaine/crack, followed methamphetamine/amphetamine (329 persons) and marijuana (300 persons). The most common sentence handed down for drug offenses was probation (58.04 percent), followed by a sentence of prison (31.8 percent) with the remaining ten percent comprised of all other sentence types. A total value of $5,933,797 in assets was forfeited in FY 2011. Tandem prosecution efforts resulted in 258 drug-related task force investigation assists; 214 of which resulted in charges filed. Selected Quarterly Highlights     Prosecutors were available for consultation with the task force on a 24-hour a day basis. Secondary investigations were conducted that eventually led to the re-arrest of several key members of drug trafficking organizations involved in large-scale trafficking of marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Successful prosecution of a large marijuana broker operating out of Tucson, resulting in 9.75 years of prison time. Additionally, the Pima County Attorney’s Office successfully fought legal challenges to the case, including initiating a special action that resulted in a published Court of Appeals decision relating to voice identifications in wiretap investigations. In conjunction with the DEA task force at HIDTA, a wiretap investigation was completed resulting in the seizure of thousands of pounds of marijuana and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash along with 13 indictments of members of a marijuana trafficking organization. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 111 Prosecution - Task Force Activities  A total of 29 defendants were indicted for their participation in an enterprise supplying large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin to local Tucson dealers as well as traffickers in New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percent of Forfeitures Concluded* Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated *A FY 2011 Estimated FY 2011 Actual 93% 99% $308.51 $145.31 114% 107% 37% 18% proportion greater than 100 percent may include asset forfeitures carried over from prior years and concluded in FY 2011. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 112 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Pima County Drug Prosecution Program Drug Offense Convictions by Class Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 3,031 2 245 131 0 897 3 91 12 1,452 1,555 Drug Offense by Gang Member 69 0 1 1 0 12 0 3 0 7 10 Non-drug Offenses Violent Drug & Violent Offense Committed by Offense by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1,490 0 30 86 0 510 1 97 15 382 494 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 3 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 45 0 1 0 0 9 0 5 0 29 34 Total 4,658 2 277 218 0 1,429 4 198 28 1,873 2,099 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 31 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 33 Dist. / Selling 0 0 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 Transport / Import 162 41 258 16 73 0 3 4 5 0 24 586 Consume / Use 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Possess / Conceal Other 270 101 22 28 253 0 19 8 8 50 9 768 Unknown 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 11 437 147 301 75 328 1 22 12 16 51 71 1,461 Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total 120 35 104 15 147 0 2 2 5 6 27 463 6 247 253 Jail Probation Susp. Sentence Community Service 2 281 18 0 1 1 100 8 0 0 0 165 26 0 0 0 53 5 0 0 2 154 18 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 23 1 0 0 2 33 7 0 0 8 845 83 4 1 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 1 0 0 0 2 93 62 0 0 2 94 62 0 0 111 148 487 71 595 0 0 1,412 0 Fines Other Unknown 1,427 Jury 34 0 Total 1,461 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral 593 Concluded 632 Pending 1,177 Asset Type Vehicles Vessels Asset Forfeitures Quantity 389 0 Value $1,805,788 $0 0 $0 407 $2,000,761 0 13 265 442 1,516 $0 $1,803,086 $95,813 $228,349 $5,933,797 Currency Total 2 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 10 10 2 3 1 4 0 1 1 1 19 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 434 147 300 75 329 0 22 12 16 51 70 1,456 0 0 0 7 0 0 7 411 0 7 0 418 49 111 148 487 71 595 0 0 1,461 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea Aircraft Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Split Sentence 49 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 49 Non-jury Total 2 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 40 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assist 258 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 0 Filled 0 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 214 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 44 1 113 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Pinal County Drug Prosecution Unit Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $156,813 $41,785 $198,598 $198,598 Project Description This program is administered by the Pinal County Attorney's Office and provides drug and gang case prosecution services generated by the activities of the Pinal County Sheriff's Narcotics Task Force. The unit handles all drug and gang prosecutions for the task force and all other law enforcement agencies in Pinal County. Forfeiture cases are not processed by this unit. Pinal County is designated as part of the Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Objective To improve the quantity and quality of drug prosecution through full implementation of a vertical prosecution strategy. Activity Summary Pinal County Drug Prosecution Unit received a total of 1,206 drug offense referrals in FY 2011. A total of 889 drug convictions were reported, 73 percent of which were of felony status and 27 percent misdemeanor status. The majority of drug convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing and distribution/selling. Of the 889 drug convictions, 68 percent derived from charges of possession/concealing and 26 percent from charges of distribution/selling. Fifty percent of drug convictions involved paraphernalia, 33 percent involved marijuana/cannabis, 12 percent involved methamphetamine/amphetamine and three percent involved cocaine/crack. Each of the following drug types were involved in less than one percent of cases: heroin, opiates, and stimulants. In FY 2011, 889 individuals received sentences for drug offenses. Of the 889 individuals receiving sentences, 42 percent received a probation sentence, 29 percent received a prison sentence, 28 percent received a split sentence, and less than one percent received a jail sentence. Pinal County’s tandem prosecution efforts resulted in eight drug-related task force investigation assists. A total of nine legal advice requests were received and fulfilled at 100 percent. Selected Quarterly Highlights In addition to establishing a drug diversion program, Pinal County Attorney’s Office continued to successfully implement the Pinal County Drug Court and the Expedited Disposition Court (EDC). The EDC has resulted in dramatic efficiency improvements in the handling of criminal cases, a large proportion of which are drug cases. Pinal County Attorney’s Office has conducted a number of trainings in the areas of search and seizure law, and substantive criminal law and evidence for audiences such as Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, new police recruits and new prosecutors. Among a number of reported accomplishments, the efforts of Pinal County Drug Prosecution Unit in collaboration with law enforcement resulted in the following:  Obtained a 12.5-year prison sentence of a defendant charged with possessing methamphetamine for sale and the misconduct involving weapons; a 10-year prison sentence of a defendant charged with transportation of cocaine; and an eight-year prison term of a defendant charged with possessing methamphetamine for sale. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 114 Prosecution - Task Force Activities  In completing a long-term interagency operation targeting drug selling activity in Pinal County, several drug trafficking groups were dismantled and the majority of the 26 defendants charged received prison sentences. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percent of Forfeitures Concluded* Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 Benchmark 51% Actual 99% $273.55 $223.39 no estimate 0% 66% 29% 115 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Pinal County Drug Prosecution Program Drug Offense Convictions by Class Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 1,196 0 0 89 15 0 0 96 0 889 985 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Violent Drug & Violent Offense by Offense Committed by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 10 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 1,214 0 0 93 15 0 0 96 0 889 985 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Dist. / Selling 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Transport / Import 19 1 158 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 228 Consume / Use 3 0 34 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possess / Conceal Other 5 5 94 1 51 2 0 0 1 444 0 603 Unknown 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 28 6 291 1 105 2 0 0 1 444 11 889 Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Jail 12 4 129 0 52 1 0 0 0 54 5 257 Split Sentence Probation Susp. Sentence Community Service Fines Other Unknown Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 6 296 1 104 1 0 0 1 441 11 889 0 0 0 3 13 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 80 87 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 11 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 277 105 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 5 377 250 0 0 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 0 0 0 0 235 1 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 236 0 96 58 140 18 227 114 0 653 235 97 58 140 18 227 114 0 889 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea 888 Jury 1 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony 0 Total 889 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending Asset Type Vehicles Vessels 0 0 0 Asset Forfeitures Quantity Value 0 0 $0 $0 Aircraft 0 $0 Currency 0 $0 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 8 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 9 Filled 9 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 1 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 0 116 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Santa Cruz County Drug Prosecution Program Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $38,618 $14,220 $52,838 $52,838 Project Description This program is administered by the Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office. The Santa Cruz County Attorney's Drug Prosecution Project provides adult and juvenile 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. Santa Cruz County is designated as a Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Objective To reduce juvenile drug trafficking, sale, and possession of drugs in Santa Cruz County and to disrupt drug-related gang activity in our schools and community. Activity Summary For FY 2011, the Santa Cruz County Prosecution Program received a total of 390 drug offense referrals. Efforts of the program have resulted in a total of 91 drug convictions. Fifty-two percent of drug convictions were classified as misdemeanor and 48 percent as felony. Seventy-seven percent of drug convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, 22 percent from charges of transportation/importation and one percent from charges other than the specified categories. The majority of drug convictions involved marijuana/cannabis or paraphernalia with marijuana/cannabis involved in 54 percent of cases and paraphernalia reported to be involved in 37 percent of cases. Of a total 134 persons receiving a sentence for a drug offense, 29 percent received fines, 26 percent received a probation sentence, 23 percent received a split sentence, eight percent received community service, seven percent received a jail sentence, and six percent received a prison sentence. Santa Cruz County’s tandem prosecution efforts yielded a value of $591,797 in forfeited assets for the FY 2011 project year. Collaboration efforts resulted in 66 drug-related task force investigation assists and six search warrant assists. Fulfilled at 100 percent, the program received 140 requests for legal advice. Selected Quarterly Highlights Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office has continued to prosecute juveniles charged with drug and violent offenses in addition to targeting adult offenders who involve juveniles in drug activity. Responding to an observed increase in drug-traffickers using juveniles to load drugs and transport further north, an operation was conducted targeting juveniles transporting drugs on school buses. The operation did not result in a drug seizure; however, a canine alerted to possible drugs in the area suggesting that the targets may have received forewarning. Despite not resulting in a seizure, the operation demonstrated dedication to targeting these types of transactions involving juveniles. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 117 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. FY 2011 Estimated 70% FY 2011 Actual 99% $377.41 $580.64 Percent of Forfeitures Concluded 91% 75% Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 50% 20% Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 118 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Santa Cruz County Drug Prosecution Program Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 390 0 0 100 1 106 1 31 1 91 123 Drug Offense by Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Violent Offense by Offense Committed by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 390 0 0 100 1 106 1 31 1 91 123 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dist. / Selling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transport / Import 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 Consume / Use Possess / Conceal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 4 1 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 0 70 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 49 0 0 0 1 0 0 34 1 91 Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense* Prison Jail Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total 0 Split Sentence Probation Susp. Sentence Community Service 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 8 24 29 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 35 31 0 11 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *Sentence data includes convictions reported in a prior fiscal year's EDGE report Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 0 0 0 0 Fines Other Unknown 47 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 47 0 3 10 14 1 13 3 0 44 Total 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 91 0 0 0 1 0 0 36 0 134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 3 10 14 1 13 3 0 91 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea 91 Jury 0 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony 0 Total 91 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending 177 132 7 Asset Forfeitures Quantity 246 0 Value $375,179 $0 Aircraft 0 $0 Currency 7 $65,768 0 1 0 1 255 $0 $150,000 $0 $850 $591,797 Asset Type Vehicles Vessels Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 66 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 9 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 6 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 140 Filled 140 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 72 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 19 53 119 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Tucson City Attorney’s Drug Enforcement Project Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $360,064 $0 $360,064 $360,064 Project Description This program is administered by the Tucson City Prosecutor's Office (TCPO), a division of the Tucson City Attorney’s Office (TCAO). This Drug Enforcement Project handles all non felony drug cases referred by the Tucson Police Department's Counter Narcotics Alliance Task Force and the Pima County Attorney's Office and asset forfeiture cases. The unit prosecutes drug cases in Tucson City Court. Objective To consistently and effectively screen, prepare and prosecute misdemeanor drug cases in Tucson City Court, supporting area law enforcement efforts; to successfully process and litigate asset forfeiture cases; and to increase opportunities for treatment by expanding the current adult diversion program to provide a second level of monitored diversion, which will more fully assess and treat drug addiction. Activity Summary Tucson City Attorney’s Drug Enforcement Project received a total of 6,701 drug offense referrals for the FY 2011 project year. Of referrals received, 2,198 cases were deferred to a diversion program, 2,573 cases were dismissed, two were acquitted and 1,578 referrals resulted in convictions. All 1,578 drug convictions were of misdemeanor status and derived from charges of possession/concealing. Forty-nine percent of drug convictions involved marijuana/cannabis, 49 percent involved paraphernalia and the remaining cases involved a drug other than the categories provided. There were a total of two vehicles forfeited and 40 instances of currency forfeiture for the FY 2011 project period. Tandem prosecution efforts resulted in a total value of $4,275 in forfeited assets. Selected Quarterly Highlights Tucson City Prosecutor’s Office has continued to process drug cases referred by Tucson Police Department on a daily basis, many of which accept plea deals or are diverted into two diversion programs as a means to offset recidivism. Despite the economic downturn and subsequent loss of personnel, the agency has prosecuted at levels similar to previous years. TCPO conducted a seminar on the newest changes in the drug laws, including the Medical Marijuana Act and the addition of certain synthetic marijuana drugs (spice) to the proscribed drugs under Chapter 34 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 120 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percent of Forfeitures Concluded* Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated FY 2011 Estimated FY 2011 Actual 25% 100% $191.12 $228.18 124% 117% 36% 11% * A proportion greater than 100 percent may include asset forfeitures carried over from prior years and concluded in FY 2011. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 121 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Tucson City Attorney's Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA) Prosecution Program Drug Outcome Summary Non-drug Offenses Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 6,701 0 0 0 0 0 2,198 2,573 2 1,578 4,153 Drug Offense by Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Drug & Violent Offense Committed by Offense by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 6,701 0 0 0 0 0 2,198 2,573 2 1,578 4,153 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dist. / Selling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transport / Import 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Consume / Use 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possess / Conceal Other 0 0 769 0 0 0 0 0 40 769 0 1,578 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 769 0 0 0 0 0 40 769 0 1,578 Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Prison Jail Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total 0 Split Sentence Probation Susp. Sentence Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fines Other Unknown Total 0 1 220 0 0 0 0 0 0 174 0 395 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 11 769 8 2 1 0 1 14 767 0 1,578 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,578 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,578 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea 1,575 Jury 0 3 Total 1,578 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending Asset Type Vehicles Vessels 41 48 54 Asset Forfeitures Quantity Value 2 0 $817 $0 0 $0 Currency 40 $3,459 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total 0 0 0 0 42 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,275 Aircraft Community Service 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 9 0 0 24 441 84 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 147 370 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 171 814 197 0 1 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,578 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 1,578 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 0 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 0 Filled 0 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 0 122 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Yuma County Drug, Gang and Violence Prosecution Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $245,093 $81,079 $326,172 $326,172 Project Description 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 Yuma County Narcotics Task Force. The unit also prosecutes drug cases referred by the U.S. Border Patrol, Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Yuma County is designated as a Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Objective To improve the quality and efficiency of the prosecution of all drug, drug-related gang and violent crime cases in Yuma County and to decrease the number of repeat drug offenders by diverting offenders to treatment programs. Activity Summary Yuma County Attorney’s Office received a total of 3,065 drug referrals in FY 2011. Of the total of 2,288 convictions, sixty-seven percent were classified as misdemeanor and 33 percent as felony. Eighty-eight percent of drug convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, nine percent derived from charges of transportation/importation, and three percent derived from charges of distribution/selling. Less than one percent of drug convictions derived from charges of consumption/use and buying/receiving. Seventy-eight percent of drug conviction involved paraphernalia, 13 percent involved marijuana/cannabis, and seven percent involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Each of the following drug types were involved in less than one percent of cases: cocaine/crack, heroin, and hallucinogens. Of a total of 2,288 persons receiving a sentence for a drug offense, 65 percent received fines, 19 percent received a probation sentence, 11 percent received a prison sentence, and four percent received a split sentence. Less than one percent received a jail sentence. There were a total of 33 vehicles forfeited and 30 instances of currency forfeiture for the FY 2011 project period. Yuma County’s tandem prosecution efforts yielded a total value of $195,165 in forfeited assets. Selected Quarterly Highlights The Yuma County Drug, Gang and Violence Prosecution project continued to work closely with the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force. The program persisted in promoting and maintaining collaborative partnerships with local, state and federal enforcement and prosecution agencies to combat drugs and drug-related gang and violent crime. Key agency partners include U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the City of Yuma Police Department. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 123 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percent of Forfeitures Concluded Percent of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 FY 2011 Estimated FY 2011 Actual 83% 100% $130.47 $127.51 217% 49% 22% 12% 124 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Yuma County Drug, Gang and Violence Prosecution Program Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Dismissed With or Without Prejudice Acquitted Convicted Concluded Drug & Violent Offenses 2,908 0 18 67 0 139 9 609 1 2,192 2,802 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Drug Offense by Gang Member Drug Offense Convictions by Class Non-drug Offenses Violent Drug & Violent Offense Committed by Offense by Gang Member (exclude gang) Gang Member 145 0 2 9 0 28 0 18 0 93 111 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 357 0 3 75 0 71 5 40 0 73 113 320 0 8 48 0 77 5 51 1 1 53 Misdmnr. Violent Offense & Gang Member 67 0 2 4 0 6 0 8 0 21 29 Total 3,809 0 33 203 0 322 19 726 2 2,383 3,111 Drug Convictions by Offense Type Buy / Receive Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Cult. / Manuf. Dist. / Selling 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transport / Import 1 6 20 0 28 0 0 0 3 1 0 59 7 2 175 0 18 0 0 0 2 0 0 204 Consume / Use 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 2 3 0 12 Possess / Conceal Other 9 9 93 0 103 0 0 1 19 1,777 0 2,011 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 17 293 0 152 0 0 1 26 1,782 0 2,288 Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Prison Cocaine/Crack Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Opiates Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Other Drugs Paraphernalia Unknown Total Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total 7 9 144 0 65 0 0 0 4 23 0 252 0 43 43 Jail Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 32 20 0 0 8 231 86 59 125 249 0 758 0 Fines Other Unknown Total 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 3 1,448 0 1,480 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 17 17 293 0 152 0 0 1 26 1,782 0 2,288 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 93 0 0 0 96 1,529 9 231 86 59 125 249 0 2,288 Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Plea 2,275 Jury 7 6 Total 2,288 Number of Forfeiture Cases Received Through Referral Concluded Pending Asset Type Vehicles Vessels 77 38 54 Asset Forfeitures Quantity 33 0 Aircraft Community Service 0 7 3 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 5 74 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 59 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 14 3 0 0 8 277 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 438 98 0 0 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 3 0 0 1 32 17 0 0 1 1,529 1 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 1,530 Non-jury Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Undesignated Unknown Total Total Felony Value $52,621 $0 0 $0 Currency 30 $142,544 Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total 0 0 0 0 63 $0 $0 $0 $0 $195,165 Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 0 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions Dismissals 0 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 0 Filled 0 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 0 125 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Civil Forfeiture Activities FY 2011 Awards Arizona Attorney General’s Forfeiture Support Services Project $ 1,109,606 TOTAL $ Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 1,109,606 126 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Arizona Attorney General Forfeiture Support Services Project Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $852,750 $256,856 $1,109,606 $1,109,606 Project Description 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. Objective To deprive Arizona drug/money laundering criminals of their profits and to reduce the amount of money laundered through Arizona through the improved coordination of Arizona forfeiture/money laundering efforts. Activity Summary In FY 2011, efforts of the Arizona Attorney General’s Forfeiture Support Services Project resulted in a total value of $8,249,396 in forfeitures for the program year. Of the 142 total forfeitures, 72 (50.70 percent) were categorized as an asset type other than the provided categories. Included in the total 142 forfeitures were five vehicles, 39 (27.46 percent) instances of real property, 25 instances of currency forfeited, and one forfeiture instance of a financial instrument type other than currency. Selected Quarterly Highlights As demonstrated in the successes listed below, the Arizona Attorney General’s Forfeiture Support Services Financial Remedies Section (FRS) project moved forward the goals of the project. Project goals included the following: to deprive Arizona drug/money laundering criminals of their profits, reduce the amount of money laundered through Arizona, improve the coordination of Arizona forfeiture/money laundering efforts and promote and maintain collaborative partnerships among local, state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies.  Multiple Orders of Forfeiture were obtained in a case involving an enterprise that smuggled thousands of pounds of marijuana using couriers carrying backpacks across the Tohono O’odham Reservation. A total of $198,000 in currency, 13 real properties, 19 vehicles, eight deposit accounts and miscellaneous personal property were forfeited.  Resulting in the distribution of $400,000 in proceeds and an extensive coin collection sold at auction for $30,000, the FRS obtained multiple Orders of Forfeiture in a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office case involving a marijuana trafficking enterprise.  The FRS obtained an Order of Forfeiture for a case involving the illegal prescription of drugs by a doctor and submission of fraudulent requests for payment of services. Final distribution in the amount of $1,772,827.78 including accrued interest was completed with sharing to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Attorney General’s Office, and police departments that participated in the investigation.  The project concluded 336 drug/money laundering incidents in high impact cases, all of which resulted in successful outcomes.  Provided training to 833 prosecutors and investigators statewide, and completed 1,574 law enforcement assists related to money laundering, financial data, reports or analysis. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 127 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. FY 2011 Estimate $5.23 FY 2011 Actual $7.43 Number of Cases Concluded 12 15 Number of Defendants Prosecuted (In Rem or In Persona) 60 142 $11,000,000 $8,200,000 900 1574 Performance Measures Grant Dollar per Forfeiture Value Forfeited assets including laundered money * Number of Analytical/Investigative Assists *Benchmark estimate of forfeited assets was based on extended use of Western Union settlement beyond actual time period. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 128 Prosecution - Task Force Activities AZ Attorney General's Office Forfeiture - Task Force Support AG Forfeiture (Task Force Support) Total Number of Forfeiture Cases Received through referral 68 Concluded 15 Pending 328 AG Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Quantity of Forfeitures Value of Forfeitures Vehicles 5 $202,145 Vessels 0 $0 Aircraft 0 $0 25 $441,438 Other Financial Instrument 1 $4,788 Real Property (Real Estate) 39 $2,430,336 0 $0 72 $5,170,689 142 $8,249,396 Currency (Number of incidents) Weapons Other* Total *Forfeited assets and corresponding values listed as "Other" are not tracked per item. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 129 Prosecution - Task Force Activities PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 130 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities FY 2011 Awards DPS Crime Lab Support For Drug and Gang Enforcement $ 547,760 Tucson Police Department Enhanced Drug Forensics $ 47,520 TOTAL $ 595,280 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 131 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Summary of Activities – Forensic Drug Analysis Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Professional & Outside Svs. Travel - In Travel - Out Confidential Funds Supplies Registration/Training Fees Other Operating Exp. Equipment Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG State Drug Fines $409,540 $182,324 $3,416 $595,280 $595,280 Project Description Forensic Drug Analysis Programs are administered by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Tucson Police Department. The DPS and Tucson crime labs receive requests for the processing of drug-related forensic tests and examinations from around the state and in the Tucson metropolitan area. The labs receive samples for forensic analysis from municipal, county, state, and federal agencies. Forensic analysis activities support task force operations and prosecutorial efforts. Objective To provide timely and accurate forensic analysis processing to aid in the apprehension and prosecution of drug offenders. Activity Summary Crime lab activities included forensic drug analyses for the identification of drugs and clandestine drug lab operations, comprehensive latent print identification of drug users and traffickers and expert testimony in court regarding the scientific findings. During the program year FY 2011, analysts completed 31,946 analysis reports. Crime labs received 11,478 samples for analysis during this time period, with the largest number of requests coming from local law enforcement agencies. There were 19 staff full time equivalents (FTEs) devoted to drug analysis and the average processing time from receipt of sample to reporting analysis results was 32 days. The average cost to analyze each sample was $131.81. Crime lab personnel also provided expert testimony in court 176 times, which is fewer (15.79 percent less) than FY 2010. Through samples analyzed, chemists identified cannabis in 16,669 samples. Marijuana/cannabis remains the most common drug identified and was identified in 52.18 percent of analyses. Methamphetamine was identified 5,670 times, and cocaine was identified in 2,352 samples, a decrease of 28.4 percent compared to FY 2010 activity. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 132 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Project - Total Activity Data Number of Analyses Received Task Force 1,655 Non-task Force 9,823 Total 11,478 Analyses Completed by Drug Type No. of Analyses Opiates 40 Cocaine/Crack 2,352 Hallucinogens 607 Cannabis and Derivatives 16,669 Methamphetamine 5,670 Other Stimulants 141 Depressants 749 Heroin 1,013 Non-controlled 384 Synthetic Narcotics 209 Prescription 1,844 Inconclusive/Negative 1,224 Other 1,044 Total 31,946 Number of Analyses Received by Type of Agency Federal 638 State Police 3,232 County Sheriff 2,911 Municipal Police 4,344 Other State CJ Agencies 353 Other State Non-CJ Agencies 0 Total 11,478 General Forensic Analysis Activity Data Average number of days from receipt of sample to reporting analysis results Number of requests for analysis in the log (in queue or backlogged) Number of full time equivalent (FTE) staff devoted to drug analysis Number of cases handled per FTE staff Number of times staff testified in court Number of analysis reports completed Average number of working days to complete analysis Average processing cost per analysis 32 876 19 264 176 30,401 13 $131.81 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 133 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities DPS Crime Lab Support for Drug and Gang Enforcement Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Other Operating Exp. Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $370,822 $173,522 $3,416 $547,760 $547,760 Project Administration and Title Arizona Department of Public Safety – Forensic Support for Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Objective To provide timely, quality scientific forensic support through the investigation and examination of drugrelated evidence required for effective court adjudication of drug-related cases. Project Description The DPS crime laboratory program provides identification of drugs, comprehensive latent print identification, and expert testimony regarding the scientific findings. Arizona requires forensic services to identify illegal drug content including a scientific examination report identifying the drug as a substance controlled under Arizona statutes. Specialized laboratory analysis is required of clandestine drug lab operations to prosecute under Arizona's drug manufacturing laws. The DPS crime laboratory program provides criminalists and support specialists to process drug-related forensic tests and examinations for law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Activity Summary During the program year FY 2011, the DPS crime lab received 10,916 analysis requests, more than 1,440 of which were from drug and gang task forces. Of the 29,839 analyses completed, the majority (15,927 or 53.38 percent) were identified as marijuana or cannabis. Methamphetamines were identified 5,511 times (18.47 percent). Cocaine (crack or powder) was identified 1,852 times and prescription drugs were identified 1,693 times. For all four quarters, the DPS crime lab system was very close to having no backlog of cases regional crime labs, despite strained resources, heavy workloads, and position vacancies. cases requiring rushed processing were completed each quarter, totaling 209 for FY 2011. cases required prompt attention because of immediate court deadlines were completed in days. Goals for processing within tight timeframes were achieved and frequently exceeded. for the four Numerous The rushed one to two Selected Quarterly Highlights During all four quarters of FY 2011, the DPS crime lab system maintained a very low backlog of drug cases for all four regional crime labs. Backlogged cases ranged from zero to 129 cases each quarter. Cases requiring rushed processing for immediate court deadlines were completed in one to two days throughout the program period. The average number of rushed cases per quarter was 75. The objective of preserving jobs (funding for seven positions) was accomplished and maintained for the full program period. The objective of providing scientific examination reports of drug analysis to investigators and prosecutors within 30 days for 90 percent of the cases analyzed was achieved and Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 134 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities exceeded. For FY 2011, the actual performance was 92.03 percent of cases analyzed that were completed within a 30-day timeframe. The objective of collaborating with law enforcement/prosecutorial agencies to provide drug field test training by holding two drug field test classes per quarter was achieved. During FY2011, crime lab personnel provided 13 marijuana identification field test trainings and 20 powder identification (cocaine and methamphetamine) field test trainings, totaling 33 trainings and exceeding the objective. Innovative Approaches The AZ DPS Crime Lab worked with three Arizona legislators to develop a model law to bring under statutory control chemicals being sprayed on various plant materials that have a range of mind-altering effects. There are numerous chemicals involved including a range of chemical variants, isomers, and homologues. The model statute was carefully constructed to cover all the variants and isomers. The bill was passed as an emergency legislative action in April 2011. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Average Days to Complete Analysis Cases Completed per Analyst Average Cost per Analysis FY 2011 Estimated 30 FY 2011 Actual 31 1,375 1,865 $113.61 $113.61 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 135 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities DPS Crime Lab Support for Drug and Gang Enforcement Number of Analyses Received Task Force 1,446 Non-task Force 9,470 Total 10,916 Analyses Completed by Drug Type No. of Analyses Opiates 40 Cocaine/Crack 1,852 Hallucinogens 557 Cannabis and Derivatives 15,927 Methamphetamine 5,511 Other Stimulants 141 Depressants 749 Heroin 844 Non-controlled 217 Synthetic Narcotics 209 Prescription 1,693 Inconclusive/Negative 1,224 Other 875 Total 29,839 Number of Analyses Received by Type of Agency Federal 638 State Police 3,232 County Sheriff 2,656 Municipal Police 4,118 Other State CJ Agencies 272 Other State Non-CJ Agencies 0 Total 10,916 General Forensic Analysis Activity Data Average number of days from receipt of sample to reporting analysis results Number of requests for analysis in the log (in queue or backlogged) Number of full time equivalent (FTE) staff devoted to drug analysis Number of cases handled per FTE staff Number of times staff testified in court Number of analysis reports completed Average number of working days to complete analysis Average processing cost per analysis 31 660 16 481 93 29,839 7 $113.61 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 136 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Tucson Police Department Enhanced Drug Forensics Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: ARRA-Byrne/JAG $38,718 $8,802 $47,520 $47,520 Project Administration and Title Tucson Police Department Crime Laboratory - Pima County/Tucson Metropolitan Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA) Forensics. Objective To produce substance test results and written reports that will be used for prosecution evidence and to provide law enforcement agencies in the Tucson area with timely, quality scientific support required for effective court adjudication of drug-related cases. Project Description Tucson Police Department Crime Laboratory conducts investigations and examinations of drug-related evidence required for effective court adjudication of drug-related cases. Following legally regulated guidelines and precise testing procedures, drugs are analyzed to identify and legally substantiate the amount and types of narcotics involved. Working as a collaborative effort, the TPD forensic employee, CNA officer and attorneys from the Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) develop and process legal evidence used to prosecute drug offenders. Forensic analysts are frequently called upon to provide expert scientific testimony in court. Activity Summary During FY 2011 the Tucson Crime Lab received 562 forensic analysis requests, 209 of which were from drug and gang task forces. Of the 2,107 analyses completed, 742 (35.22 percent) were identified as marijuana or cannabis. Cocaine (both crack and powder) was identified 500 times (23.73 percent). Methamphetamines were identified 159 times (7.55 percent). The average number of days to process from receipt of sample to reporting analysis results was 34 days. Tucson Lab had three full time equivalents (FTEs) devoted to drug analysis during this period, averaging 47 cases per FTE. Expert testimony was provided in court 83 times. Selected Quarterly Highlights The objective of analyzing cases within 30 calendar days was accomplished. Tucson PD (TPD) lab personnel achieved this objective each quarter, averaging 26 samples analyzed within 30 calendar days. A goal identified in Tucson PD Crime Lab’s FY 2011 grant application was to analyze 35 percent of CNA cases within 20 business days (30 calendar days) from the day a request is submitted. During the program period, crime lab personnel were able to analyze a quarterly average of 53.25 percent of CNA cases submitted for analysis within the 30 calendar day time frame. Another identified FY 2011 goal was to collaborate and work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and to provide lab analysis on five percent of the cases requested. The five Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 137 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities percent goal was achieved, providing lab analysis on an average of 53.25 percent of requests each quarter. Scientific experts from TPD crime lab report new chemicals showing up through analysis such as synthetic cannabinoid chemicals sprayed onto spice/K2 herbal/incense samples. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Average Days to Complete Analysis Cases Completed per Analyst Average Cost per Analysis Backlog Cases Over 30 Days Old FY 2011 Estimated 46 FY 2011 Actual 34 205 47 $150.00 $150.00 63 63 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 138 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Tucson Police Department Enhanced Drug Forensics Number of Analyses Received Task Force Non-task Force Total 209 353 562 Analyses Completed by Drug Type No. of Analyses Opiates 0 Cocaine/Crack 500 Hallucinogens 50 Cannabis and Derivatives 742 Methamphetamine 159 Other Stimulants 0 Depressants 0 Heroin 169 Non-controlled 167 Synthetic Narcotics 0 Prescription 151 Inconclusive/Negative 0 Other 169 Total 2,107 Number of Analyses Received by Type of Agency Federal 0 State Police 0 County Sheriff 255 Municipal Police 226 Other State CJ Agencies 81 Other State Non-CJ Agencies 0 Total 562 General Forensic Analysis Activity Data Average number of days from receipt of sample to reporting analysis results Number of requests for analysis in the log (in queue or backlogged) Number of full time equivalent (FTE) staff devoted to drug analysis Number of cases handled per FTE staff Number of times staff testified in court Number of analysis reports completed Average number of working days to complete analysis Average processing cost per analysis 34 216 3 47 83 562 20 $150.00 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 139 Court Adjudication Activities Summary of Activity – Adjudication FY 2011 Awards Administrative Office of the Courts Apache County Probation Cochise County Probation Coconino County Superior Court Gila County Superior Court Graham County Probation Greenlee County Probation La Paz County Probation Maricopa County Superior Court Clerk of the Court Maricopa County Superior Court Maricopa County Public Defender Maricopa County Probation Mohave County Probation Navajo County Superior Court Pima County Superior Court Pinal County Probation Santa Cruz County Probation Yavapai County Probation Yuma County Probation TOTAL $ 27,340 $ 19,684 $ 60,966 $ 64,882 $ 47,485 $ 18,600 $ 7,150 $ 13,163 $ 208,399 $ 128,900 $ 406,138 $ 547,546 $ 62,853 $ 62,421 $ 290,940 $ 94,796 $ 14,420 $ 102,317 $ 83,628 $ 2,261,628 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 140 Court Adjudication Activities Arizona Supreme Court Anti Drug Adjudication Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: State Drug Fines $2,261,628 $0 $2,261,628 $2,261,628 Project Description This program is administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts. The anti-drug abuse adjudication program enhances drug-related court activities throughout the state, including those of several Superior Courts in Arizona and adult probation offices in Apache, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai and Yuma Counties and the Public Defender’s Office in Maricopa County. Objective To improve the processing and adjudication of drug-related cases through the court system; to provide timely adjudication services; and to expedite or enhance pre-sentence investigations and probation supervision. Activity Summary The FY 2011 Arizona Supreme Court Anti-Drug Adjudication Program supported 4,441 drug court participants. A total of 4,125 drug court participants did not recidivate during program participation and 2,550 participants were employed during the time spent in the program. There were 340 drug court graduates during this period. Average processing time of drug-related cases was 139 days. The majority of cases met disposition within 90 days. More than 59 percent of cases were disposed within 1-90 days, another 21 percent were disposed within 91-180 days, and 12.61 percent were disposed of between 181-360 days. The remaining 6.8 percent of cases were disposed of in a time period greater than 360 days. Probation services averaged 6,740 probationers served per quarter. A total of 4,421 probationers received drug treatment and 36 absconders were apprehended. A total of 1,008 pre-sentence investigation reports were prepared and 998 pre-sentence investigation reports were submitted on time without a continuance. Of 37,496 urinalysis tests performed, a total of 33,943 urinalysis tests (90.52 percent) were negative. In providing program support for Indigent Defense Services, 1,405 indigent defendants were served and 1,291 were convicted. A total of 252 convicted indigent defendants received a sentence involving incarceration. Selected Quarterly Highlights During FY 2011 several of Arizona’s 15 Superior Courts reported successes, collaborative projects, improved case processing, goals achieved, and enhanced community corrections efforts. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 141 Court Adjudication Activities           Apache County Probation implemented a mail notification system to reduce No Show PSI reports that result in sentencing dates being continued. Cochise County Probation was able to increase the number of presentence reports prepared and filed without continuance. In quarter two, Maricopa County Early Disposition Court (EDC) sentenced 432 defendants and there were 7,146 cases heard in EDC during the same period. Mohave County Probation reports an increase in negative drug test results for the first two quarters. Maricopa County Drug Court implemented technology for urinalyses that allows for tracking of the data. Maricopa County implemented a plan to address gaps in treatment. Yavapai County instituted a new method of screening referrals that does not require initiating phone calls. Coconino County increased the number of participants in the program over the prior reporting period and increased the number of those graduating the program as well. Graham County reports the use of evidence-based PSI helping with the ability to provide timely reports to the court. In the fourth quarter, Yuma County Drug Court retained a 99 percent negative urinalyses result and 100 percent of Drug Court participants were not revoked to prison for new crimes. Performance Benchmarks Beginning in FY 2011, agencies were asked to estimate a number of variables that could be used as outcome measures in benchmarking performance. Performance benchmarks can be used to evaluate program success and effectiveness in utilizing program resources to accomplish program goals. All agencies are required to estimate the same performance benchmarks according to their program area. These initial benchmark measures are not all inclusive of program performance and will serve as a starting point to finding the best measures as part of evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Average Processing Time of Drug-Related Cases FY 2011 Estimate FY 2011 Actuals 133 148 Drug Court Graduation Rate 55.45% 58.54% Probation Completion Rate 71.29% 66.66% Probation Revocation Rate 22.64% 20.04% Percent of Probationers Drug Tested 78.77% 20.50% Percent of Negative Urinalyses 92.30% 91.04% Drug Treatment Completion Rate 59.02% 58.31% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 142 Court Adjudication Activities Arizona Supreme Court Anti-Drug Adjudication Drug Court Information Number of drug court participants Number of drug court graduates 4,441 340 Number of drug court participants who were employed during their participation 2,550 Number of drug court participants that did not recidivate during participation 4,125 Drug Case Information Number of drug-related cases filed 18,134 Number of drug-related cases pending 24,745 Average processing time (in days) of drugrelated cases funded by the grant 139 Number of cases that met the following days to disposition: a. 1-90 days 12,067 b. 91-180 days 4,349 c. 181-270 days 1,829 d. 271-360 days 740 e. Over 360 days 1,385 Probation Information Average number of probationers served quarterly Average number of days to prepare cases for drug offenders 6,740 139 Total number of probationers: a. Screened for services b. Receiving drug treatment 0 4,421 c. Completed drug treatment 336 d. Discharged from drug treatment 636 Number of pre-sentence investigation reports prepared 1,008 Number of pre-sentence investigation reports submitted on time without a continuance 998 Total number of absconders apprehended this reporting period 36 Drug Testing Number of urinalysis tests performed 37,496 Number of urinalysis tests that were negative 33,943 Indigent Defense Services Number of indigent defendants: a. Served b. Acquitted c. Dismissed (with or without prejudice) d. Convicted Number of convicted indigent defendants incarcerated 1,405 0 190 1,291 252 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 143 CJRIP Activities Priority 5 Project Activities FY 2011 Awards Arizona Attorney General’s Office Gang Prosecution $ Arizona Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud $ 100,816 Arizona Department of Public Safety Violent Crime DNA Database $ 253,231 Arizona Department of Public Safety Toxicology DUI Program $ 246,437 Cochise County Adult Drug Court Enhancement $ Maricopa County Attorney Gang Prosecution $ 261,250 Mohave County Juvenile Drug Court $ 45,765 Phoenix Police Department NIBIN $ 57,300 Pima County Attorney’s Office Gang Prosecution $ 128,206 Pima County Superior Court Quick Start Recovery Program $ 130,693 TOTAL 86,043 52,325 $ 1,362,066 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 144 Priority 5 Projects Priority 5 Projects Arizona Attorney General’s Office Gang Prosecution Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG $66,960 $19,083 $86,043 $86,043 Project Objective To prosecute violent gangs with membership in multiple jurisdictions as well as gang members or associates of gangs providing firearms to Mexican Drug Cartels. In prosecuting gangs such as the New Mexican Mafia, Crips, Bloods and associates of Mexican Drug Cartels, program efforts focused on reductions in violent crime. Arizona Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: State Drug Fines 65,884 34,932 $100,816 $100,816 Project Objective To safeguard Arizona citizens and taxpayer funds by investigating and prosecuting health care providers stealing Arizona Medicaid funds and/or resources or who abuse or neglect patients in Arizona Medicaidfunded health care facilities. Program efforts of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Control Unit reduce the availability of prescription drugs, particularly narcotics and other abuse pharmaceuticals into the illegal markets of Arizona. Arizona Department of Public Safety Violent Crime DNA Database Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG 175,139 78,092 $253,231 $253,231 Project Objective To reduce violent crime through the processing of arrestee samples and addition of profiles to the Arizona DNA Identification System for continuous searching. In this respect, efforts were designed to Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 145 Priority 5 Projects equip criminal justice professionals with the most complete DNA database of convicted offender and arrestee DNA profiles. The DNA Database Project responded to updated legislation that expanded statute governing the Arizona DNA Identification System. Arizona Department of Public Safety Toxicology DUI Program Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Other Operating Expense Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG $145,679 $12,610 $65,902 $22,246 $246,437 $246,437 Project Objective To provide the most timely and most accurate analysis of blood and urine specimens for drugs of abuse and to provide expert testimony in courts of law regarding scientific findings. Providing local toxicology services from the Southern Regional Crime Lab, this project enhances the effectiveness of criminal justice professionals in processes of adjudication. Easing pressure from the other DPS Regional Crime Labs enhances the capacity to perform statewide toxicological analysis of blood and urine samples and reduce the number of backlogged cases statewide. Cochise County Adult Drug Court Enhancement Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG 37,750 14,575 $52,325 $52,325 Project Objective To provide a multi-disciplinary approach to the community supervision of non-violent drug offenders, with the goal of improving the quality of life for the residents of Cochise County by reducing the number of drug-related crimes. The program adheres to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals' Ten Key Components for Drug Courts. Special emphasis is placed on accurately identifying the needs of drug court participants, modeling efficient and effective treatment programs that respond to those needs, and rigorously monitoring program compliance, returning law-abiding and productive citizens to the community. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 146 Priority 5 Projects Maricopa County Attorney Gang Prosecution Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG 210,912 50,338 $261,250 $261,250 Project Objective To reduce gang related crime through the coordination, cooperation, and collaboration with law enforcement, corrections officials, and other prosecution agencies and to provide legal expertise in the apprehension and conviction of gang and gang-related violent offenders. To reduce the influence of organized criminal gangs and protect the community from gang and gang-related violent crime offenders through aggressive prosecution. MCAO aggressively investigates and prosecutes cases involving gang activity and violent crimes, and provides assistance and information to other agencies in similar pursuit. Mohave County Juvenile Drug Court Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Professional & Outside Svs. Total 32,430 10,255 3,080 45,765 Fund Source: Byrne/JAG $45,765 Project Objective To reduce the number of adjudicated, delinquent youth in Mohave County who engage in substance abuse by providing an intensive, comprehensive and therapeutic treatment plan for youthful offenders engaged in substance abuse through a multi systemic approach. The collaborative community approach encourages personal accountability and includes support services, rewards and sanctions through educational sessions and the promotion of essential life skills to achieve personal success. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 147 Priority 5 Projects Phoenix Police Department NIBIN Approved Budget FY 2011 Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG 57,300 $57,300 $57,300 Project Objective To increase the ability of valley law enforcement agencies to connect and investigate violent felony cases involving the use of firearms. Through the use of National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) equipment residing at the Phoenix Police Department, the NIBIN project promotes entry of digital images of the markings made by a firearm on bullets and cartridge casings for analysis in cases involving firearms. The NIBIN program managed by Phoenix PD increases the number of timely submission of firearm-related evidence into the NIBIN database and promotes effective investigative follow-up on cases that are connected through the use of the NIBIN database. Pima County Attorney’s Office Gang Prosecution Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Overtime Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG $82,052 $46,154 $128,206 $128,206 Project Objective To reduce violent crime and improve public safety by using every available legal tool to hold individual gang members accountable for crime and to target, disrupt and dismantle gang organizations. Pima County Superior Court Quick Start Recovery Program Approved Budget FY 2011 Other Operating Expenses Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG $130,693 $130,693 $130,693 Project Objective To reduce risk to the community and offender recidivism by improving initial and ongoing assessment of drug-involved probationer's morbidity and treatment/recovery needs, and to improve access to drug treatment and recovery services for those who have financial hardships. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 148 CJRIP Activities Gerald Hardt Memorial Criminal Justice Records Improvement Program (CJRIP) Activities FY 2011 Award Administrative Office of the Courts $ 404,594 TOTAL $ 404,594 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 149 CJRIP Activities CJRIP – Administrative Office of the Courts Approved Budget FY 2011 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Professional & Outside Svs. Travel - In Supplies Equipment Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG ARRA-Byrne/JAG $201,670 $64,534 $ 81,000 $ 42,790 $9,600 $5,000 $404,594 $312,618 $91,976 Project Administration and Title Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) – Warrant Repository Analysis and Arizona Disposition Reporting System (ADRS) Deployment Objective To provide a strategic roadmap for the establishment of a statewide warrant repository; establish an operation deployment infrastructure and deployment of ADRS throughout the 13 Superior Courts in counties utilizing the Arizona Judicial Automated Case System (AJACS) and limited jurisdiction courts utilizing AJACS; perform readiness activities to stage Pima County courts, prosecution and law enforcement personnel and IT infrastructure for deployment of ADRS. Project Description The AOC project is threefold: 1) statewide warrant repository study; 2) ADRS rollout; and 3) ADRS deployment readiness. AOC is conducting a statewide analysis and system design for the implementation of a detailed software and hardware solution, implementation and support costs to be used to create a strategic design specification for a statewide warrant repository. AOC will deploy ADRS in the Superior Courts in the 13 counties utilizing AJACS and AJACS limited jurisdiction courts. This aspect of the project will encompass such activities as the hiring of two trainers to provide ADRS product training, the development of training materials, and coordination of deployment across 13 counties. The third component of the project is to provide an ADRS overview for and of Pima County participants to include product introduction, process flow, and roles and responsibilities. The project will also include planning, analysis, interface requirements and design for the AGAVE integration, ADRS training and pre-implementation planning. Activity Summary Project officials established two training positions for this project and hired two individuals as trainers for ADRS. Two laptops were purchased for trainers to use. Project deliverables for each component are being refined. Stakeholders for warrant repository are being identified for input into assessment. Trainers are reviewing software applications and business processes for various courts and are developing training materials for first pilot site for training to prosecution staff and corresponding limited jurisdiction AZTEC courts using both the ADRS web interface and XML versions. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 150 CJRIP Activities Program Highlights Statewide Warrant Repository: Contractor is in the discovery process to identify all Arizona state statutes associated to warrants, existing business process flows, impediments and to identify a streamlined end-to-end paperless process flow (currently in progress). Selected city and county law enforcement, prosecution and court warrant subject matter experts are being contacted to identify existing warrant process, recommendations and inhibitors. ADRS Rollout: Two trainers were hired to provide ADRS training across 13 counties. Training materials are being developed to address multiple ADRS formats and multiple court types. The first pilot court is targeted for deployment in the November 2011 - January 2012 time frame. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 151 Statutory References Statutory References 41-2405. Arizona criminal justice commission; powers and duties; staff A. The Arizona criminal justice commission shall: 11. Prepare an annual report on law enforcement activities in this state funded by the drug 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. 41-2402. Drug and gang enforcement account; resource center fund 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 section 13-105. B. The Arizona criminal justice commission shall distribute monies from the drug and gang enforcement account in the following manner: 1. Up to fifty per cent to fund law enforcement agencies approved by the commission to enhance both: (a) The investigation of drug and gang offenses and related criminal activity. (b) Drug and gang education and prevention programs. 2. Up to fifty per cent to fund programs and agencies approved by the commission to enhance the state, county, city or town prosecution of drug and gang offenses and related criminal activity. 3. 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. 4. Up to thirty per cent to fund programs by county sheriffs and the state department of corrections, as approved by the commission, to enhance drug offender treatment programs and the jail operations and facilities available to detain and incarcerate drug offenders and members of criminal street gangs as defined in section 13-105. 5. Up to thirty per cent to fund programs and agencies, as approved by the commission, to enhance the integration of criminal justice records relating to drug and gang offenders and their related criminal activity. 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 that 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. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 152 Statutory References 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 is established consisting of monies received pursuant to section 12-284.03, subsection A, paragraph 1 and section 41-178 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 youth survey. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. 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 youth survey. Monies that are expended pursuant to this subsection are subject to the reporting requirements prescribed in section 41-617.01. 41-2401. Criminal justice enhancement fund A. The criminal justice enhancement fund is established consisting of monies collected pursuant to section 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. On the first day of each month, the state treasurer shall distribute or deposit: 1. 6.46 per cent in the Arizona automated fingerprint identification system fund established by section 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 officers' training fund established by section 41-1825. 4. 3.03 per cent in the prosecuting attorneys' advisory council training fund established by section 411830.03. 5. 9.35 per cent to the supreme court for the purpose of reducing juvenile crime. 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 section 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) To provide support to the Arizona automated fingerprint identification system. (c) 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, for auditing and investigating persons or entities licensed or certified by the supreme court and for processing judicial discipline cases. Notwithstanding section 12143, 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 section 12-141 for the purposes provided in this paragraph may, be paid in full by the monies received pursuant to this paragraph. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 153 Statutory References 9. 11.70 per cent to the county sheriffs for the purpose 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 in the crime laboratory operations fund established by section 41-1772. 12. 2.30 per cent in the crime laboratory assessment fund established by section 41-2415. 13. 7.68 per cent in the victims' rights fund established by section 41-191.08. 14. 4.60 per cent in the victim compensation and assistance fund established by section 41-2407. 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. 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 per cent 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 eightyfive 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 section 41-2405. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2011 154