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Orono Police <br />Department <br />Memo <br />V I ’■ <br />Mr.Mooree <br />ChM <br />SgLFamiok <br />August 15,2005 <br />WMDTF <br />In July of2004, the West Metro Dmg Task Force (WMDTF) was created through an <br />agreement with the Hennepin County SherifTs Office, Mound Police Department, <br />Medina Police Department, West Hennepin Department of Public Safety and the <br />Orono Police Depulment. <br />Thtougfi the end of April 2005, the WMDTF opened 89 cases, arrested 50 <br />individuals and executed 74 search warrants. The WMDTF seized controlled <br />substances with a street value of approximately $1,387,447, $142,719 cash, <br />approximately $84,300 motorized vehicles and approximately 40 guns. Cases were <br />opened based on information arising from the cities being served by the WMDTF. <br />Each City entity contributes one investigator and essential equipment (vehicle, <br />phone, etc.). The Hennepin County SherifTs Office contributes a working Detective <br />Supervisor and one investigator. Cases, case audits, evidence and forfeitures are <br />handled throu^ the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office. Monthly reports are <br />provided to each of the city chiefe of police. <br />Operating costs for 2004 totaling $30,000 were contributed by each participating <br />agency. In 2005/2006, it is anticipated that the forfeinue revenue will cover the <br />estimated $28,000 operating costs. Operating costs cover investigative expenses, <br />supplies, chemical analyses of suspected controlled substances, telephones, pen <br />registers, etc. <br />It is anticipated that when the WMDTF has accumulated two years of operating costs <br />from forfeiture revenue, that each of the participating agencies will be returned a <br />portion of the remaining revenue. <br />r- f