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A Resolution authorizing expenditures in the amount of $10,300 from Federal Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) monies for the acquisition of a law enforcement training video; a second training video through the "Autism Wallet Card Program" for utilization by the Coral Gables Police Department.
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The Coral Gables Police Department participates with federal law enforcement agencies of the United States Departments of Justice, Treasury and/or Homeland Security in joint law enforcement investigations. The Coral Gables Police Department's participation in those joint federal - local investigations produces federally seized funds. At the discretion of the United States Attorney General under United States Statute: 18 U.S.C. Section 981 (e)(2), and 21 U.S.C. Section 881 (e)(1)(A) and (e)(3)(b), the Coral Gables Police Department may lawfully receive equitable shares of the federally seized funds at the conclusion of the legal proceedings.
The "Guide to Equitable Sharing for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies" by the United States Department of Justice provides that the equitably shared forfeited asset funds resulting from the participation of a local agency in investigations with Federal law enforcement agencies may be utilized by the participating local agency for law enforcement training and education.
The Coral Gables Police Department has identified a need for a second training video specifically for law enforcement training through its participation in the Autism Wallet Card Program. The second training video will solely focus on training law enforcement officers from their perspective and what they need to look for when encountering individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Due to the specific law enforcement focus, the Police Department will be retaining ownership rights of this training video.
The F.A.F. Committee met on April 14, 2015 and approved this expenditure.