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EXHIBIT A HAWAII AIRPORT TASK FORCE (HIDTA Funded) STATE AND LOCAL HIDTA TASK FORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION AND THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT This agreement is made this 1" day of October 2011, between the United States Department ofiustice. Drug Enforcement Administration (hereinafter "DEA "). and the Hawaii County Police Department (hereinafter "HCPD "). Whereas there is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in the State of Hawaii and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of Hawaii. the parties hereto agree to the following: 1. The Hawaii Airport Task Force (hereinafter "HATF ") will perform the activities and duties described below: a. disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Hawaii area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations; b. gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs; and c. conduct undercover operations where appropriate and engage in other traditional methods of investigation in order that the HATF's activities will result in effective prosecution before the courts of the United States and the State of Hawaii. 2. To accomplish the objectives of the HATF, the HCPD agrees to detail up to three (3) experienced officers to the HATF. for a period of not less than two years. During this period of assignment. and while engaged in DEA operations, the three (3) HCPD officers will be under the direct supervision and control of DEA supervisory personnel assigned to the task force. 3. The HCPD officers assigned to the HATF shall adhere to all DEA policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to DEA policies and procedures shall be grounds for dismissal from the task force. 4. The HCPD officers assigned to the HATF shall be deputized as Task Force Officers of DEA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 878. EXHIBIT "A"