Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Summary Report 2nd Quarter Summary Report On Projects funded by HB 2554 October 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 The face of methamphetamine ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Chairperson ROBERT CARTER OLSON Pinal County Attorney Vice Chairperson DOUG BARTOSH, Chief Cottonwood Police Department KELLY ANDERSON, Mayor City of Maricopa 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 TONY ESTRADA Santa Cruz County Sheriff TERRY GODDARD Attorney General DANNIEL HUGHES, Chief Surprise Police Department BARBARA LAWALL Pima County Attorney RICHARD MIRANDA, Chief Tucson Police Department RALPH OGDEN Yuma County Sheriff DAVID SANDERS Pima County Chief Probation Officer DORA SCHRIRO, Director Department of Corrections LINDA SCOTT Former Judge CARL TAYLOR Coconino County Supervisor ANDREW P. THOMAS Maricopa County Attorney ROGER VANDERPOOL, Director Department of Public Safety The 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. The 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. The ACJC works on behalf of the criminal justice agencies in Arizona to facilitate information and data exchange among state-wide agencies by establishing and maintaining criminal justice information archives, monitoring new, and continuing legislation relating to criminal justice issues and gathering information and researching existing criminal justice programs. ACJC Mission: To sustain and enhance the coordination, cohesiveness, productivity, and effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System in Arizona. JOHN A. BLACKBURN JR. Executive Director PHILLIP STEVENSON Statistical Analysis Center Director KATHY KARAM Program Manager Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report October1 to December 31, 2006 Quarterly Summary Report October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 House Bill 2554 appropriated $3,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2007 to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) for distribution to each County Board of Supervisors for “…increased methamphetamine interdiction efforts including investigation, training, prosecution, abuse treatment, or education programs.” By statute, each county that receives HB 2554 funds is required to submit quarterly reports to ACJC regarding the use and effectiveness of their award. The quarterly reporting forms provided to all counties requested information on the type of program(s) being developed and a description of the performance measures to be used to document the effectiveness of these funds. This report provides a brief summary of second quarter activities and provides a more detailed summary of the reports submitted by each county. This report fulfills the statutory obligation for ACJC to provide a quarterly summary of the reports to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. These funds are to be distributed in quarterly allotments unless there is justification from the counties for lump sum distributions. Table 1 describes the distribution of HB 2554 funds by County. TABLE 1: HB 2554 FUNDING BY COUNTY County Apache Cochise Coconino Gila Graham Greenlee La Paz Maricopa Mohave Navajo Pima Pinal Santa Cruz Yavapai Yuma Total Page 1 Total Allocation Base Population $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $750,000 $30,445 $51,641 $51,011 $22,513 $14,686 $3,748 $8,646 $1,347,268 $67,988 $42,745 $370,018 $78,818 $16,832 $73,463 $70,178 $2,250,000 $80,445 $101,641 $101,011 $72,513 $64,686 $53,748 $58,646 $1,397,268 $117,988 $92,745 $420,018 $128,818 $66,832 $123,463 $120,178 $3,000,000 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report July 1 to September 30, 2006 Table 2 describes the expenditures of HB 2554 as of December 31, 2006 by County. TABLE2: HB 2554 EXPENDITURE BY COUNTY County Apache Cochise Coconino Gila Graham Greenlee La Paz Maricopa Mohave Navajo Pima Pinal Santa Cruz Yavapai Yuma Total ` Page 2 Total Allocation $80,445 $101,641 $101,011 $72,513 $64,686 $53,748 $58,646 $1,397,268 $117,988 $92,745 $420,018 $128,818 $66,832 $123,463 $120,178 $3,000,000 Salaries & Fringe $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,308 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,308 Overtime $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 P. O. Svs. /Consult &Contractual $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,287.49 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,287.49 Travel $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Equipment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Spent $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,308 $0 $2,287.49 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,595.49 Balance 12/31/2006 $80,445 $101,641 $101,011 $72,513 $64,686 $50,440 $58,646 $1,394,980.51 $117,988 $92,745 $420,018 $128,818 $66,832 $123,463 $120,178 $2,994,404.51 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 Summary of Second Quarter FY2007 Methamphetamine Interdiction (HB 2554) Fund Activities Seven counties have approved the use of their methamphetamine interdiction funds to support the Arizona Meth Project, a prevention focused program whose goal is to reduce first-time meth use among Arizona youth. Maricopa County is serving as Project Manager for the Arizona Meth Project. An eighth county, Greenlee, is using their methamphetamine interdiction funds to support a School Resource Officer, but has received additional financial support from the Phelps Dodge Corporation that will allow Greenlee County to participate in the Arizona Meth project. Santa Cruz County has approved a strategic plan to utilize methamphetamine interdiction funds to expand and enhance current efforts in the county in the areas of media, prevention, enforcement, and training. Six additional counties (Apache, Coconino, La Paz, Navajo, Pima, and Yavapai) are considering proposals for the local use of methamphetamine interdiction funds. In each of these counties funding priorities have been set and include prevention, education, media, training, treatment, enforcement, probation, and prosecution. A more detailed description of each counties 2nd quarter activities is below. Second Quarter County Summaries Apache Budgeted amount for project: $80,445 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program Apache County expects to use their funds to provide additional support for the ACCENT task force allowing them to increase their efforts at methamphetamine interdiction. At the time this report was submitted, specific plans have not yet been finalized by the Apache County Board of Supervisors. Page 3 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 Cochise Budgeted amount for project: $101,641 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program Maricopa County reports that Cochise County has entered into an intergovernmental agreement to use their methamphetamine interdiction funds to support the Arizona Meth Project. Coconino Budgeted amount for project: $101,011 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program On October 11, 2006 Coconino County management met with the County Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, and a County Supervisor to discuss plans for using methamphetamine interdiction funds. At this meeting there was agreement that the funds should be retained by the county and spent locally. The Coconino County Sheriff leads the local Methamphetamine Task Force and is working on a proposal for the County Board of Supervisors as to how the funds should be spent, with a focus on prevention and treatment programs. Gila Budgeted amount for project: $72,513 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program On October 10, 2006 the Gila County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the use of their methamphetamine interdiction funds to support the Arizona Meth Project. Page 4 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 Graham Budgeted amount for project: $64,686 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program Maricopa County reports that Graham County has entered into an intergovernmental agreement to use their methamphetamine interdiction funds to support the Arizona Meth Project. Greenlee Budgeted amount for project: $53,748 Amount spent this quarter: $3,308.00 Description of Program The Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Greenlee County Board of Supervisors, Clifton Police Department, and Clifton, Morenci, and Blue School Districts, is using methamphetamine interdiction funds to support a School Resource Officer (SRO) whose focus is on education, prevention and enforcement efforts related to youth methamphetamine use. The SRO provides age appropriate methamphetamine education to students, teachers, staff, and parents at all grade levels including pre-school (i.e., Head Start). The SRO has also implemented joint training with the Greenlee County Methamphetamine Coalition and the Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force, and has met with the Greenlee County substance abuse counselor to learn about treatment programs and locations. During the first month of service to the schools, Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office noted an increase in calls for service from the schools. Local school officials have explained to the Sheriff’s Office that the reason for the increase is due to a better understanding of the availability and commitment of law enforcement to the schools. The Sheriff’s Office is using the findings from the 2006 Arizona Youth Survey to better understand the methamphetamine problem in their schools and meet weekly with school administrators to determine the effectiveness of the program. These meetings also provide opportunities to adjust the program to better meet the needs of the schools and communities they serve. Page 5 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 In addition, financial support from the Phelps Dodge Corporation will also allow Greenlee County to participate in the Arizona Meth project. La Paz Budgeted amount for project: $58,646 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program After the County Board Supervisors were presented with the parameters and guidelines for the use of methamphetamine interdiction funds on October 16, 2006, they adopted a resolution to use the funds to support meth “prevention and education” in La Paz County. The Interim County Administrator directed the County Grants Administrator to meet with the La Paz County Health Department, the county’s anti-methamphetamine coalition, and each of the county school districts and charter schools to invite proposals for the use of the funds consistent with the Board of Supervisor’s resolution. Proposals will be reviewed and possible determinations will be made regarding funding at the next regularly scheduled County Board meeting on February 5, 2007. Maricopa Budgeted amount for project: $1,397,268 ($2,500,000 in Maricopa County General Fund support is anticipated to be added to the project). Amount spent this quarter: $2,287.49 Description of Program Maricopa County is serving as Project Manager for the Arizona Meth Project (AMP), a prevention focused program whose goal is to reduce first-time meth use among Arizona youth. During the 2nd quarter of FY2007, intergovernmental agreements were executed between Maricopa County and seven other Arizona counties (Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Mohave, Pinal, and Yuma). The following developmental activities occurred during the second quarter: ¾ An affiliation agreement between Maricopa County and The Meth Project (the umbrella organization sponsoring the Montana Meth Project) has been executed. Page 6 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 ¾ A contract has been executed with RIESTER, a Brand ActivistTM firm, to provide media buying, planning, and production support. A detailed media plan is under development ¾ An evaluation design has been finalized and will be implemented during the 3rd quarter. ¾ An AMP Advisory Board has been established. As part of their intergovernmental agreements with partnering counties, Maricopa County will be submitting quarterly reports on behalf of those counties beginning in the 3rd quarter. Mohave Budgeted amount for project: $117,988 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program Maricopa County reports that Mohave County has entered into an intergovernmental agreement to use their methamphetamine interdiction funds to support the Arizona Meth Project. Navajo Budgeted amount for project: $92,745 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program During this reporting period, Navajo County Board of Supervisors received a proposal from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office to use the methamphetamine interdiction funds to support the following activities. Education Partnership for a Drug Free America Arizona Meth Project Page 7 $7,500 $10,000 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 Treatment Navajo County Drug Court $10,000 Enforcement and Prosecution Navajo County Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Apprehension Team $32,487.50 $32,487.50 Pima Budgeted amount for project: $420,018 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program A subcommittee of the Pima County Justice Coordinating Council (PCJCC), comprised of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court, the County Attorney, an Assistant County Administrator for Justice and Law Enforcement Policy, and an attorney from the Legal Defender’s Office has been formed to evaluate the requests for methamphetamine interdiction funds. The subcommittee will make their funding recommendations to the PCJCC on February 21, 2007. Since the last quarterly report, there has been one modification to an existing funding request and one new request: Modified Request: ¾ Counter Narcotics Alliance (previously reported as the Meth Free Alliance) requests $165,000 to support the following: 1) the Tucson Anti-Meth Ad Campaign ($100,000); 2) the Pima County ADAM project ($50,000); and 3) Meth Free Neighborhood Projects ($15,000). This request is a combined request with the Praxis Institute. New Request: ¾ Pima County Sheriff’s Office requests $50,000 for officer overtime pay to disrupt the supply and demand for methamphetamine. Page 8 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 Pinal Budgeted amount for project: $128,818 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program Maricopa County reports that Pinal County has entered into an intergovernmental agreement to use their methamphetamine interdiction funds to support the Arizona Meth Project. Santa Cruz Budgeted amount for project: $66,832 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a strategic plan, developed through the Santa Cruz County Anti-Meth Coalition, to utilize the methamphetamine interdiction funds in the areas of media, prevention, law enforcement, and training as described below. Media Santa Cruz County intends to use $17,440 to develop a community media program that addresses drug use among Hispanic youth in Santa Cruz County based on a media campaign produced by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Prevention Santa Cruz County intends to use $16,340 to develop prevention strategies that expand and enhance work currently being done by the Metro Task Force and the Boys and Girls Club. Law Enforcement Santa Cruz County intends to use $15,940 to cover the cost of overtime for law enforcement agency personnel conducting surveillance activities, including but not limited to, county probation, Nogales Police Department, Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office, and Metro Task Force. Page 9 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Methamphetamine Interdiction Report October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 Training Santa Cruz County intends to use $17,112 to support workshops and trainings for law enforcement, community agencies, community members, schools, probation, and Metro Task Force. The focus of the workshops and trainings are intended to provide these agencies and individuals with a better understanding of the methamphetamine problem in their county from the law enforcement and community perspective, training on treatment and cycles of methamphetamine abuse, and clandestine laboratory safety certification. Yavapai Budgeted amount for project: $123,463 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program The 2nd quarter report from Yavapai County reflects no final determination made on the use of methamphetamine interdiction funds. In the 1st quarterly report, proposals being considered by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors included supervised probation at the justice court level, a day reporting center for juveniles, and jail based drug treatment. Yuma Budgeted amount for project: $120,178 Amount spent this quarter: $0 Description of Program On December 4, 2006 the Yuma County Board of Supervisors voted to transfer its methamphetamine interdiction funds to Maricopa County in support of the Arizona Meth Project. Yuma County Supervisor Lenore Lorona Stuart was named the Yuma County representative to the Arizona Meth Project Advisory Board. Page 10