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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0425.000 2000-2002 ~N4r og a~ :3arry Kim o° William Takaba Mn 'or ' Director ;a ° = Nancy E. Crawford a~. ~A°:; ••qa~P°° deputy Director Opp°OF•MP.A ~:Ollll~3' O~ ~$~'Villl Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street, Room 118 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808)961-8234 • Fax (808)961-8248 t„_a l~ ~ p , . I s November 6, 2001 ~ rr i Honorable James Arakaki, Chairperson and ~ t ' Members of the County Council ~ Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Operating Budget Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating an additional $128,807 in the Clandestine Drug Lab Program. The State of Hawaii Department of Attorney General Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Program is providing this grant to enhance the ability of the Hawaii County Police Department to conduct aggressive, comprehensive, and coordinated law enforcement activities to detect, identify, access, and counter or neutralize clandestine drug manufacturing laboratories by training officers and purchasing the proper equipment. The total grant amount is $128,807 more than what is shown in the current Operating Budget. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Police Department. ~ William Takab Director of Finance APPROVED: Har~~Ly I~i"m Mayor Enc. ~ ~ ~ ~ Cc: Police _ . ~;l~ i~~ Form H-52 7/18/91 ~EPARTNlENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTI~IENT: POLICE DATE: x.1/2 O1 STAFF CONTACT: GARY ~IAESATO $T,TSINESS ~dANAGE,R PHONE: 361°2274 A. REQ~JST,: To appropriate an additional $128,807.00 under "Clandestine Drug Lab" account number 010'201-5219.77 for the following object codes: 443 $113, 80'7 480 $15,000 Total $128,807 B. BACKGROUND AND ~7[JSTIF,~~ATION ,FUSE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED) The State Department of Attorney General Crime Prevention and justice Assistance Program is providing a grant enhance the ability of the Hawaii County Police Department to conduct aggressive, comprehensive and coordinated law enforcement activities to detect, identify, access, and counter or neutralise clandestine drug manufacturing laboratories by training officers and purchasing the proper equipment. SIGNED : c'~'a''~-'~'~~ DA'1`E : ~i LA43RENCE K. hKAHUNA ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF ACTING POLICE CHIEF GIiAN'T SUl0~l0~IARY Su leanent to ~-52, Re oast for Counci! Action Type c Grant A pro riation bein re uested: (New or an additional a ro riation) ' New (for this fiscal year period). OR ~ Additional appropriation (to an existing grant); ~'.s a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to Yes Q No Council? ~C~Yes ~ No i i~ roGess Na~~~e of Grant Program: Clandestine Drug Lab Response Grantor: State Department of the Attorney (general Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division Count~~ Grantee Department or Agency: Police Departanent Count°~ Grantee Contact Person: Lieutenant Robert Rickcox Phone Number: 326-4205 Amou~a ofGrant: 242,500.00 Grsint e'eriod (Commencement & Completion): November 1, 2001 -October 31, 2002 Purpose of Grant: To enhance the ability of the Rawai'i County Police Department to conduct aggressive, cognprehensive and coordinate law enforcement activities to detect identify, access, and counter or neutralize clandestine drug manufacturing laboratories by training officers and purchasing the proper equipment, Count. Match required?: ~ Yes No If yes, 1l~iatching Amount? 48,500.00 Eudgeted in account# : 010-201-5215.14 In-kind? Explain: ~y! Explanation: Count~.•'s personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)? (~~ty: Permanent: ~ Temporary: Duration: Full-time: Part-time: Time Element: Oty: Contractual: ~ Explain: Explanation: Acl.ditional Comments about Grant: B-52 Grant Summary Form d~arry Kim James S. Correa tilvy~or Podice Chief e• 0 SPe~i.~•~~P~®0w ~~u~ttp ~f ~~natt P®LIC)~ DEPA)li'Pl~'fENT 349 lSapiolani Sued HiPo, Fbawaie %720-3948 (808)935-3311 fax (808)961-8869 October 2, 2001 Ms. Lari Koga Administrator Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division Department of the Attorney General 235 S. Bereiania Street, Suite 401 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Ms. Koga: SUBJECT: CLANDESTINE DRUG LABORATORY RESPONSE PROJECT SECOND-YEAR APPLICATION, 99-DB-18 Enclosed is our second-year application for the Clandestine Drug Laboratory Response project, 99-DD-18. If you need additional information, please contact Lieutenant Robert Hickcox of our Kona Vice Section at 74-5221 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, 1-Iawaii; Phone No. (808) 326-4205. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, J RREA POLICE C EF RH:dmv Enclosure CRIl~IE PREVENTION AND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 425 Queen Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 APPLICATION FOR GRANT PART I. TITLE PAGE A. PROJECT TITLE: CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB RESPONSE PROGRAM B. APPLICANT AGENCY: HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT C. ADDRESS: 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 D. LOCATION OF PROJECT: Hawaii County E. PROJECT PERIOD: From November 1, 2001 To October 31, 2002 F. AUTHORIZED PURPOSE AREA 3 G. TYPE OF AWARD: New Continuation X H. TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: SOURCE OF FUNDS PERCENT AMOUNT Federal Funds 75% $194,000.00 Attorney General Match 0% 0.00 Agency Match 25% 48,500.00 TOTAL, 100% $242,500.00 I. PROJECT DIRECTOR Name: ROBERT P. HICKCOX Title: LIEUTENANT Address: 349 Kapiolani St., Hilo, HI Telephone: X808)326-4205 Fax: X808)326-4236 FINANCIAL OFFICER Name: GARY MAESATO Title: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Address: 349 Kapiolani St., Hilo, HI Telephone: X808)961-2274 Fax: X808)961-2390 FOR CPJAD USE Date received: project Number: 99-DB-18 Exhibit A AG~CPJP.D #1 (01196) CLANDESTINE DRUG LAE RESPONSE PROGRAM HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PART II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT A. PR013LEM: Clandestine Drug Laboratories are operating on the Big Island. On October 10, 1997 at 5:30 p.m., 10 Hawaii County police officers executed a search warrant on a residence in Mountain View, in the Puna District. Police had developed inforrnation that a subject was distributing a form of methamphetamine, commonly referred to as "ice" or "batu." During the execution of the search warrant, officers soon realized that the residence was being used as a conversion laboratory for converting the raw methamphetamine to the more refined ice. The Hawaii County Fire Department hazardous material unit responded to the scene. Unfortunately, none of these firefighters specially trained in hazardous materials had any training dealing with clandestine laboratories. The firefighters had no training and the police officers had no equipment. ' In spite of this, the laboratory was dismantled and transported to the Hilo station. The items transported included unknown chemical liquids that were recovered from the site. This liquid was later determined to be methamphetamine. The following day, members from the Honolulu Police Department's Clandestine Laboratory Unit responded to Hilo to assist in the evaluation, proper storage, and recovery of the evidence. These highly trained Honolulu Police Department officers were shocked to learn that our officers had dismantled the laboratory and recovered the toxic chemicals with no "clan lab safety gear." On August 5, 1998, Hawaii County Police Department (HCPD) officers with the assistance of the United Stales Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Honolulu Police Department (HPD) police officers served a search warrant on a residence in Waiakea-Uka. They found a complete processing laboratory for creating methamphetamine from ephedrine tablets and converting the methamphetamine to ice. Clandestine laboratory certified investigators from both the DEA and the HPD had to be flown in to process this lab. We were extremely fortunate in this case to be able to wait for the arrival of both the DEA and Honolulu officers. The next time, we may not be so lucky. On October 20, 1999, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Kalaoa, North Kona, for cystral methamphetamine. Upon entering the residence, officers immediately noticed a strong chemical odor within the dwelling. Upon securing the residence, there was no _ _ SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 2 evidence or indication of a full scale or conversion laboratory. After clearing the residence, several of the officers complained of dizziness, nausea, and headaches. Subsequent interviews revealed that several of the defendants were "drying" the crystal methamphetamine by heating it over the stove. Prior to executing the search warrant, there was no information or intelligence of any type of cook being done at the residence. Methamphetamine has been dubbed the drug of the 90's. Each year, law enforcement across the country report increased numbers of clandestine laboratories. This epidemic that started in the Far East has found its way across the Pacific Ocean and to Hawaii and the US mainland. We continuously receive information from informants about methamphetamine cooks on the Big Island and we have ongoing investigations involving suspected labs that are manufacturing methamphetamine. Clandestine laboratory sites produce both explosive and toxic chemicals. Some of the cooking methods put off extremely deadly gases. One of these gases is so deadly it will kill in a matter of seconds. Other clandestine laboratory exposures work much slower. California officers are just now suffering severe physical problems including various forms of cancer that are the result of exposures that took place over 10 years ago. Due to the hazardous nature of clandestine laboratories, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has mandated a ~0-hour certification course and a 24-hour on-the job training for anyone who enters a clandestine laboratory site. Officers that attend certification training will learn exactly what type of protective gear is needed for entry into a clandestine laboratory site. In addition, they will be trained and certified in the use of the safety gear. Due to the hazards involved in searching for and dismantling a clandestine laboratory, it is essential that Hawaii County police officers have both the training and equipment necessary to do the job safely. B. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Program Goals The goals of the Clandestine Drug Lab Response Program are: 1. To enhance the ability of the Hawaii County Police Department to conduct aggressive, comprehensive, and coordinated law enforcement activities to detect, identify, access, and counter or neutralize clandestine drug manufacturing laboratories operating within the County of Hawaii, and; SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LAl3 RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 3 2. In doing so, ensure the safest possible environment by avoiding or reducing chemical exposure to members of law enforcement and the public. Objectives In order to attain these goals, it is imperative that the Hawaii County Police Department meet the following objectives: 1. To train and certify officers assigned to the Clandestine Lab Response program to properly investigate drug lab investigations; 2. Acquire the necessary equipment and supplies to detect, investigate, and dismantle clandestine drug laboratories; 3. Educate all members of Hawaii County law enforcement and members of the community to recognize the signs of a possible clandestine laboratory and take the necessary steps in reporting a possible laboratory. 4. Develop protocols with those agencies responding to clandestine laboratories. C. PROJECT ACTIVITIES: To obtain these objectives, the following activities will be undertaken: 1. Clandestine Laboratory Investigator Certificarion The Hawaii County Police Department currently has 12 officers who have received the ~0-hour basic Clandestine Laboratory Safety training. To comply with OSHA requirements, several officers will have to receive the 24-hour on-the job wining with another agency to be certified in entering and investigating clandestine labs and these officers will conduct training with our other officers to fulfill this requirement. Due to the frequency of clandestine laboratory cases in the State of Hawaii, this training will have to be conducted out of state. In addition to this certification training, we are also scheduling several officers to attend Site Safety Officer training. These officers will be responsible for all safety and hazard issues while investigating clandestine laboratory sites. SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 4 2. Clandestine Laboratory Support Vehicle The specialized safety equipment used in investigating clandestine laboratories is cumbersome and creates a problem when there is a need to transport the equipment to a remote lab site. Because of this need for a transport vehicle that at times would have to be able to traverse remote areas, the Hawaii Police Department is in the process of researching vendors for afour-wheel-drive utility vehicle. The vehicle would be equipped to store and transport protective clothing, ventilation equipment, lighting equipment with generator, decontamination shower and equipment, and crime scene processing equipment. In addition to transporting equipment and supplies, this vehicle would accommodate transporting five to six persons and also serve as a command post at the lab site. 3. Hawaii County Police Department Clandestine Drug Laboratory Investigation Procedure Manual Establish Hawaii County Police Department procedures for the handling of clandestine laboratory investigations. 4. .Inter-Agency Response Protocol Develop the working relationship and written protocol for inter-agency involvement during a clandestine laboratory investigation. Agencies to include the Hawaii County Police Department, the Hawaii County Fire Department, Hawaii County Civil Defense, the State of Hawaii Department of Health, and the United Slates Drug Enforcement Agency. 5. Law Enforcement Training Conduct in-service training to police officers and recruit school training to new recruits in the recognition and reporting of clandestine laboratories. Conduct presentations to governmental agencies that have contact with the public out in the field such as probation officers, parole officers, building inspectors, and public health investigators. 6. Community Groups Conduct presentations to community organizations to include members of the realty board, property managers, neighborhood watch groups, and utility service personnel. SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LAE RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 5 7. Clandestine Drug Laboratory Seizures `T'hrough the use of amulti-agency response team, detect, investigate, and neutralize clandestine laboratories. D. PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT: INVESTIGATIVE OPERATIONS, AREA I & II Assistant Chief The Assistant Chief, Investigative Operations, or designee has general responsibility for the overall rrianagement, integration, and coordination of the Clandestine Drug Lab {CDL) program and has final authority for participants in clandestine laboratory operations. Lieutenant, Vice Section, Areas I & II 1. The lieutenant of the clandestine laboratory response team assigns officers to perform duties during all phases of clandestine laboratory operations. 2. The lieutenant will be certified in all phases of clandestine laboratory investigations. 3. The lieutenant or designee establishes the department's Personal Protective Equipment program. 4. Exercises operational control over the department's CDL program. Monitors all aspects of the CDL program to determine program effectiveness. 6. Establishes policy and issues regulations and guidance for processing and investigation of CDL's. 7. Manages the continuing training program for CDL investigations. 8. Apprises higher authorities of significant CDL incidents and situations. 9. Approves operational plans for clandestine laboratory search warrants. 10. Exercises on-scene direction to all CDL operations. _ _ SECOND YEAR APPLICATION POR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LAE RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 6 11. Supervises CDL investigations. 12. Appoints a site safety officer. 13. Ensures utilization of clandestine laboratory incident report. Case Agents Coordinates CDL operations. 1. Completes the affidavit for search warrant and secures the search warrant. 2. Coordinates liaison with the Scientific Investigation Section. 3. Develops the operation plan for the execution of the search warrant. Coordinates the disposition of hazardous chemicals. 5. Prepares the investigative report. 6. Coordinates liaison with the prosecuting attorney. 7. Coordinates evidence recovery. 8. Provides apre-mission briefing to all personnel regazding all lrnown hazards associated with the targeted CDL. Clandestine Laboratory Coordinator 1. Conducts CDL training. 2. Ensures that the assessment team is in place prior to the execution of the search warrant. 3. Provides for the maintenance of all unit equipment and prepared appropriate maintenance records. Equipment will be maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' recommended procedures. SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LA13 RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 7 4. Ensures that adequate supplies of expendable personal protective equipment are available for all operations. 5. Performs monthly preventive maintenance and inspection of all non-expendable personal protective equipment. 6. Maintains YeGOrdS of all exposures to hazardous or dangerous materials by all personnel involved in any CDL mission. 7. Performs field inspections of all personal protective equipment prior to clandestine laboratory operations. Site Safety Officer 1. Ensures the proper use and wearing of all personal protective equipment. 2. Designates the decontamination area. 3. Enforces safety procedures during all phases of the operation. 4. Ensures that the vital signs of personnel utilizing SCRA are taken prior to and after entry to contaminated areas and records those signs on the Clandestine Laboratory Incident Report. 5. Tracks the entry and exit of all personnel during all phases of the clandestine laboratory operation noting times entered and exited and level of personnel protection utilized and records those times on the Clandestine Laboratory incident Report. 6. Provides for the decontamination of all exposed personnel including prisoners and non-involved citizens. 7. Provides for the decontamination or disposal of all clothing and equipment. 8. Completes the Hazard Assessment and Recognition Plan (~IARP) form. E. PERSONNEL: The I-iawaii County Police Department will maintain two clandestine laboratory response teams, consisting of one Lieutenant, two Sergeants, and six Police Officers each from Area I and Area II. SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LA~3 RESPONSE PROGRAivi PAGE 8 F. ERIEF PERSONNEL BIOGRAPHIES: Robert Hickcox has been employed with the Hawaii County Police Department for approximately 24 years and is currently assigned to the Vice Section, Area II, as a Lieutenant. Lieutenant Hickcox has 14 years experience with the Vice Section in investigating narcotics and other Vice related cases. Lieutenant Hickcox has received some basic Clandestine Laboratory Training and Clandestine Laboratory Supervisor's Training, which includes recognizing clandestine laboratories and familiarization with the equipment used in investigating and dismantling these laboratories. G. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES: 1. Hawaii County Fire Department (HCFD) The Hawaii County Fire Department and especially their HAZMAT Response Team assist the Hawaii County Police Department in providing initial assessment of laboratory sites. They will standby to provide fire suppression, emergency, and rescue support. HCFD paramedics will provide emergency medical support for law enforcement personnel investigating clandestine laboratories. 2. State Dew ent of Health (SDOH) The State Department of Health provides assistance in the clean up and disposal of the hazardous waste, which is produced when manufacturing illicit drugs. 3. United States Drug Enforcement Administration (LJSDEA) The United States Drug Enforcement Administration will provide ongoing training, certification, and re-certification for clandestine laboraiory investigations. They will also provide on-site assistance in the investigation of clandestine laboratories. 4. Neighborhood Security Watch~NSW~ The neighborhood security watches in our community will assist the police department in the dissemination of information concerning clandestine laboratories to members of the public. SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LAE RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 9 5. Other Cognmuaaity Organizations Eased on previous experiences, we expect an enthusiastic response on the part of the Hawaii Motel Association, the local realty boards, and property management groups. H. PROJECT EVALUATION: A progress report to document accomplishments, changes, and problems shall be completed every six months during the project period. The report shall be on a form provided by the CPJAD. I. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: The success of the Clandestine Laboratories program will be measured by: 1. The number of clandestine laboratories identified and safely neutralized. 2. The number of police officers certified to conduct clandestine laboratory investigations. 3. The number of officers actually trained in clandestine laboratory identification. 4. The number of non-law enforcement individuals trained in recognizing signs of possible clandestine laboratories and the methods of reporting of laboratories. 5. The completion of a ~iawaii County Police- Department Clandestine Laboratory Procedures. 6. The written protocols for inter-agency involvement in a clandestine laboratory response. 7. The evaluation of how well the different agencies work together. 8. The number of search warrants served on confirmed clandestine laboratories as a result of information received from the public. 9. The number of defendants arrested and referred for prosecution for the possession and/or manufacturing of illicit drugs. SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LAS RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 10 J. PROI3AEII,TTY TO IMPROVE TIC CIlZMIIVAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: The greatest challenge faced by law enforcement in clandestine laboratory investigations is the ability to ensure the health .and well being of both the public and law enforceffient officers while rigorously pursuing the prosecution of those involved in illicit drug ntanaifacturing. The I-Iawaii County Police IJepartment and citizens of the County of Iiawaii will benefat directly as follows: 1. Gently, the problem of rnethamphetamine use has escalated to the point of persons trying to set up laboratories and manufacture and distribute their oven drugs; 2. Clandestine laboratory investigations and ensure toxic chemicals are properly disposed off. SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 11 PART III. BUDGET DETAIL AND .EXPLANATION COST ELEIioIEIVT` AMOUNT` A. SAL SAND WAGES Personnel Overtime : $ 25,000.00 (Part of 25°/® agency match) Offacers' Salaries $ 18,000.00 (D~g Wig) Projectlleager $ 4,000.00 Sui~-total $ 47,000.00 Employee Benefits @ % -0- TOTAL SALARIES AND WAGES $ 47,000.00 B. CONSULTANTS (itemized) -0- C. TRAI~TSPORTATION AND SUBSISTENCE (Itemize) Airfare : $ 13,140.00 $114.00 inter-island x 10/year $1,000.00 out-of-state x 12/year Perdaeni : $ 9,400.00 20 days hater island @ $80.00/day 60 days out-of-state ~a $130.00/day Ground Transp®nation $ 2 200.00 8 rentals @ ave. 5/days per vehicle @ $55/day (Pan of 25°/® agency match) TOTAL, TRANSPORTATION AND SUBSISTENCE $ 24,740.00 D. OTI~ER COSTS (Specify) _ . _ SECOIVI) YEAR APPLICt~TION FOR GRANT CLANDESTINE ISRUG LAE RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 12 E[11Alplnent A. Claaidestane Lab Dru R onse Vehicles 2 ~ esp O $143,760.00 E. Recertifacation Egiaipinent $ 4,500.00 C. Site ~orkin~ Equipanent $ 5,000.00 D. ~~i~~ C~neras (2) $ 2,000.00 E. Video Cagneras (2) $ 3,500.00 fir~anin~ A. Taaition and Registration Fees $ 4,000.00 B. Trainer Cost for Recertification $ 8,000.00 TOTAL OTF3ER COST5 $170,760.00 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $242,500.00 SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRAM` CLANDESTINE DRUG LAE RESPONSE PROGRAM PAGE 13 BUDGET E~'LANATION A. SALARIES AND SAGES: Iiawaii County Police Department will provide part of the 25% matching funds by paying for overtime costs for personnel managing and investigating clandestine laboratory related operations. B. `TR~INSPORT'A°TION AN]D SUESISTENCE: Personnel Travel: firavel allocation includes airfare, per diem, and ground transportation for personnel to attend meetings and training in-state and training out-of-state. Also travel for confidential inf'ossxnants. Part of the 25°/® snatching funds will be provided by the travel- related costs. C. OTI~IER COSTS: Equipment: The purchase of safety and site equipment and supplies to support personnel in the field. Registration Fees: For tuition and registration expenses to attend a variety of workshops, sesninars, and conferences which will further the investigators' knowledge and techniques in clandestine laboratory related investigations and operations.