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copy <br /> United States Marshals Service <br /> Violent Offender Task Force-Memorandum of Understanding <br /> PARTIES AND AUTHORITY: <br /> This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)is entered into by the <br /> EVERETT POLICE DEPARTMENT <br /> and the United States Marshals Service(USMS)pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §566(e)(1)(B).As set <br /> forth in the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 and directed by the Attorney General,the <br /> USMS has been granted authority to direct and coordinate permanent USMS Violent Offender <br /> • <br /> Task Forces consisting of Federal,state,and local law enforcement authorities for the purpose of <br /> locating and apprehending fugitives. The authority of the USMS to investigate fugitive matters <br /> as directed by the Attorney General is set forth in 28 USC§566.The Director's authority to <br /> direct and supervise all activities of the USMS is set forth in 28 USC §561(g)and 28 CFR <br /> 0.111.The authority of United States Marshals and Deputy U.S.Marshals,"in executing the laws <br /> of the United States within a State... [to]exercise the same powers which a sheriff of the State <br /> may exercise in executing the laws thereof'is set forth in 28 USC §564.Additional authority is <br /> derived from 18 USC§3053 and Office of Investigative Agency Policies Resolutions 2& 15. <br /> (See also) "Memorandum for Howard M.Shapiro,General Counsel,Federal Bureau of <br /> Investigation"concerning the"Authority to Pursue Non-Federal Fugitives",issued by the U.S. <br /> Department of Justice,Office of Legal Counsel,dated February 21, 1995.(See also) <br /> Memorandum concerning the Authority to Pursue Non-Federal Fugitives, issued by the USMS <br /> Office of General Counsel,dated May, 1, 1995.(See also)42 U.S.C. § 16941(a)(the Attorney <br /> General shall use the resources of federal law enforcement,including the United States Marshals <br /> Service,to assist jurisdictions in locating and apprehending sex offenders who violate sex <br /> offender registration requirements). <br /> MISSION: <br /> The primary mission of the task force is to investigate and arrest,as part of joint law enforcement <br /> operations,persons who have active state and federal warrants for their arrest.The intent of the <br /> joint effort is to investigate and apprehend local,state and federal fugitives,thereby improving <br /> public safety and reducing violent crime. <br /> Each participating agency agrees to refer cases for investigation by the VOTF(Violent Offender <br /> Task Force).Cases will be adopted by the VOTF at the discretion of the District Chief Deputy. <br /> Targeted crimes will primarily include violent crimes against persons,weapons offenses,felony <br /> drug offenses,failure to register as a sex offender,and crimes committed by subjects who have a <br /> criminal history involving violent crimes,felony drug offenses,and/or weapons offenses.Upon <br /> receipt of a written request,the VOTF may also assist non-participating law enforcement <br /> agencies in investigating, locating and arresting their fugitives.Task force personnel will be <br /> assigned federal,state,and local fugitive cases for investigation. Investigative teams will consist <br /> of personnel from different agencies whenever possible.Participating agencies retain responsibility <br /> for the cases they refer to the VOTF. <br /> Federal fugitive cases referred to the task force for investigation by any participating agency will <br /> be entered into the National Crime Information Center(NCIC)by the USMS or originating <br /> agency,as appropriate.State or local fugitive cases will be entered into NCIC(and other <br /> applicable state or local lookout systems)as appropriate by the concerned state or local agency. <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br /> TF MOU Rev.08/11 <br />