Vote: approved

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18. ANNUAL RENEWAL OF DEEP UNDERCOVER VEHICLES Approve renewal of deep undercover registrations and exemptions from markings, including non-government license plates per A.R.S. §38-538.03, for Sheriff’s RICO vehicles that are used for conducting investigations into major felony crimes, narcotics operations, and organized crime activity throughout Maricopa County. Per A.R.S. § 38-538.03, approval by the Board of Supervisors is required to renew a vehicle’s registration and exemption from markings for a deep undercover vehicle. The Sheriff’s Office maintains a fleet of RICO vehicles, not-to-exceed 50, approved for exemption from markings and issue of governmental plates per A.R.S. §38-538.03. The confidentiality of the make, model and other descriptive identification of this vehicle is critical to the success of the investigative efforts and protecting the lives and identities of the detectives in the field. The list with a full description of the vehicle is on file with the Clerk of the Board and should only be opened in the presence of the Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigations Bureau or his designee, Commander of Special Investigations Division. (C-50-09-049-M-00)