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b. Issue an IS Form 506, Task Force Officer - Designation, to each designated TFO. c. Provide appropriate training in laws, policies, and procedures to each designated TFO including, but not limited to, the USPIS Task Force Officer Cross -Designation Training Course. d. Reimburse the Participating Agency for overtime salary expenses directly related to each designated TFO's work on USPIS investigations as outlined in the IS Form 507, Task Force Officer- Cost Reimbursement Agreement, which is attached hereto as Attachment B and hereby made part of this MOU. e. Provide a stipend to the Participating Agency for the sole use of providing an acceptable vehicle for the TFO to use in furtherance of their obligations to the USPIS as outlined in the IS Form 508, Task Force Officer - Vehicle Use Agreement, which is attached hereto as Attachment C and hereby made part of this MOU. In the event a TFO is on extended leave or subject to sections 4(r) below, the stipend will be prorated to exclude those days. Provide TFOs access badges, necessary keys, a cellphone, computer, and access to office space and equipment as required. Provide TFOs with USPIS TFO credentials and badge. TFOs are required to identify themselves with the title, badge, and credentials issued by their employing agency. TFOs are prohibited from identifying themselves as Postal Inspectors or as employees of the USPIS. TFOs may display their authorizing documentation or TFO credentials and badge as necessary. h. Process, under appropriate regulations, any injury claim submitted as a result of injuries occurring to the TFOs while such individuals are acting pursuant to this MOU, for compensation under the Federal Employee Workers Compensation Act (5 U.S.C. § 8101, at seq.). The Participating Agency agrees: I. That only sworn law enforcement officers of the Participating Agency who successfully complete the appropriate USPIS Task Force Officer Cross - Designation Training Course and receive an approved IS Form 506, Task Force Officer— Designation, will be designated as TFOs. To advise USPIS of each court proceeding in which the validity of a TFO's enforcement authority becomes an issue and allow USPIS to provide legal memoranda or other assistance as deemed necessary by USPIS. k. That Participating Agency employees designated as TFOs will follow USPIS directives, instructions, and policies when exercising enforcement authority conveyed by USPIS. Relevant sections of the Inspection Service Manual will be made available upon request. I. To provide to USPIS, before designation of each TFO and on an ongoing basis, any derogatory information, or information that may call into question the TFO's truthfulness or ability to testify in court to include any corrective action IS Form 510 UPDATED 12.2.2025 Pg. 2 of 6 All previous versions ofthis form are obsolete