Staff Memo To Council

City of Apache Junction — Regular Meeting (2026-07-21)

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Apache Junction Police Department
Memorandum

Date: June 23, 2026
To: Mayor Chip Wilson and the City Council
From: Chief Michael Pooley

Subject: Intergovernmental Agreement - Gang and Immigration intelligence
Team Enforcement Mission (“GIITEM”)

The City of Apache Junction Police Department is requesting authorization to
enter an Intergovernmental Agreement to dedicate one full-time AZPOST
certified law enforcement officer to GIITEM, which is a statewide multi-agency
task force led by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, focused on
suppressing criminal street gangs and international crimes. Officers in GIITEM
provide criminal interactions, community safety and investigative support to
the task force. GIITEM will reimburse the city 75% of the payroll cost for the
officer and 20 hours per month for overtime.