DEA HSTF AFF FUNDS MOU PHOENIX_3.23.26.PDF

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 
BETWEEN 
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION 
AND 
MARICOPA COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE 
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 
 
PARTIES 
 
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by and between the Drug 
Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) and the Maricopa County on behalf of the Maricopa County 
Sheriff’s Office (“MCSO”), collectively the Parties. Nothing in this MOU should be construed as 
limiting or impeding the basic spirit of cooperation which exists between these agencies. 
 
AUTHORITY 
 
Authority for the DEA to enter into this agreement can be found at Title 28, United States Code 
(U.S.C.) § 530(c), Title 21 U.S.C. § 878, and Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) § 
0.100. 
 
PURPOSE 
 
This MOU is to formalize the relationship between the DEA and MCSO for reimbursement of pre-
approved expenses in support of historical Strike Force Groups now operating as HSTF.   
 
This MOU is not intended, and should not be construed, to create any right or benefit, substantive 
or procedural, enforceable at law or otherwise by any third party against the Parties, the United 
States, or the officers, employees, agents, or other associated personnel thereof. No assignment 
of rights, duties, or obligations of this MOU shall be made by any party without the express written 
approval of a duly authorized representative of the other party. 
 
MISSION 
 
The mission of the Task force is to identify and conduct criminal investigations against 
international drug trafficking organizations that have a clear nexus to United States borders and 
are operating in the Phoenix, Arizona area.  
 
EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT 
 
This MOU is not an obligation or a commitment of funds, nor a basis for transfer of funds, but 
rather a basic statement of the understanding between the Parties of the matters described 
herein. Expenditures by each Party will be subject to its budgetary processes and to the 
availability of funds and resources pursuant to applicable laws, regulations and policies. The 
Parties expressly acknowledge that the language in this MOU in no way implies that funds will 
be made available for such expenditures. 
 
This MOU does not constitute an agreement for any party to assume or waive any liability or 
claim under an applicable law. 
 
The DEA and the MCSO will assign points of contact (POCs) for this agreement. The POCs 
will address and resolve all issues related to this  agreement. The  Parties agree to

coordinate safety issues, jurisdictional matters, and other issues through their designated POCs. 
If an issue cannot be resolved by the designated POCs, the Parties agree to elevate the 
issue(s) through their respective chains of command. 
 
 
EFFECTIVE DATE, ADMNISTRATION, AND TERMINATION 
 
All activities of the Parties under this MOU will be carried out in accordance with the 
terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
 
Except as otherwise provided, this Agreement may be amended by the mutual 
written consent of the Parties' authorized representatives. 
 
This Agreement will enter into effect upon signature of the Parties. 
 
This agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between the Parties 
concerning reimbursement of permissible expenses. 
 
 
SIGNATURES 
 
 
 
 
Date 
Special Agent in Charge 
DEA Phoenix Field Division 
 
 
FOR THE PARTICIPATING AGENCY 
 
 
 
       
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
______________________________________ 
 
Jerry Sheridan                                             Date 
_____________________________ 
Sheriff                                         
Juanita Garza 
 
    Date 
   
 
 
 
     Clerk of the Board 
 
 
 
 
______________________________________ 
Kate Brophy McGee                                     Date 
Chair of the Board 
 
 
 
 
 
     
APPROVED AS TO FORM 
 
 
____________________________________ 
Deputy Maricopa County Attorney                 Date