Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) is a Homeland Security Grant Program that provides overtime and equipment funding for state and local law enforcement agencies in support of border security specific operations. PSO currently has multiple OPSG awards which include funding reimbursements to support the NPRPD overtime, benefits, mileage, and marine fuel as a participating agency in grant related operations. Joint agency operations under this grant will include drug interdiction and smuggling operations both on land and on water with the participating agencies that are a part of the OPSG grant.
By signing this MOU, our agency is bringing in more resources and funding to combat the importation of illegal drugs into the Tampa Bay Area. As the City Council is aware, we entered into grant agreements with the United States Department of Justice and Florida Department of Law Enforcement for resources to combat certain elements of illegal narcotics activity. This MOU brings forth even more funded resources to combat illegal drug activity.
City Attorney Tim Driscoll reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding and approved it as to form.