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22. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO). The term of this agreement is October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. The Phoenix Field Division (DEA Division) will perform the following duties: a. Disrupt illicit drug trafficking in the Arizona area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations. b. Investigate, gather, and report intelligence data related to narcotics trafficking, dangerous drugs, controlled pharmaceuticals, and listed chemicals. c. Conduct undercover operations, where appropriate, and employ other traditional investigative methods to support effective prosecution in federal and state courts. d. Investigate, disrupt, and dismantle individuals and/or organizations involved in diversion schemes (e.g., doctor shopping, prescription forgery, and retail-level violations) related to controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals, if applicable. MCAO agrees to detail an experienced officer to the DEA Division for at least two years and to provide and maintain a vehicle for use by each assigned Task Force Officer. Approval of this agreement allows reimbursement for overtime paid to one MCAO Detective assigned to the DEA Task Force. Annual overtime for each state and local law enforcement officer is capped at the equivalent of 25% of the salary for a GS‑12, step 1, on the general pay scale for the rest of the United States. The maximum amount for FFY27 has not yet been finalized. When finalized, a separate agenda item will be submitted to accept the capped funding. MCAO has cooperated with the DEA since 1998. While the agreement allows reimbursement for overtime, reimbursement is contingent on the availability of federal funds. MCAO is prepared to absorb any overtime costs if necessary. This agreement indirectly supports MCAO’s mandated function of prosecuting criminal cases. (C-19-27-033-X-00)

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