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FY 2016 OPERATION STONEGARDEN (OPSG) OPERATIONS OMB No:1660-0125 ORDER AND BUDGET TEMPLATE Expires: 430-2017 PAPERWORK BURDEN DISCLOSURE NOTICE Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 570 hours per response. The burden estimate includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and submitting the form. This collection of information is required to obtain or retain benefits. You are not required to respond to this collection of information unless a valid OMB control number is displayed in the upper right corner of this form. Send comments regarding the accuracy of the burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Information Collections Management, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20472, Paperwork Reduction Project (1660-0125). NOTE: DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THIS ADDRESS. Op Order Name: OPSG FY 16 Florida, Indian River County Sheriffs Office Op Order Number: Op Dates: From: September 1, 2016 To: Au ust 31, 2019 Re ort Date: Executive Summary Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) is funded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and led by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) which supports overtime, per diem, and lodging during operations to state, local, and tribal agencies for the purpose of enhancing border security. This funding is designated to enhancelcooperation and coordination between Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in a joint mission ito secure the U.S. borders along routes of ingress and egress leading to and from the United States. Indian River County Sheriff's Office (IRCSO) shall lead operations with the ability to utilize resources from other local agencies including, but not limited to, Vero Beach Police Department (VBPD), Sebastian Police Department (SPD) and Indian River Shores Public Safety Department (IRSPSD), as the coastal/local law enforcement agency for Indian River County, Florida. Operations will enhance their capability to detect, prevent, and deter terrorists, weapons of mass effect, smuggling of contraband, and human trafficking. These efforts will reduce crime in an effort to ultimately improve quality of life for the residents of Indian River County. Officers performing duties under this operation plan will act on intelligence led investigations and approved operations plans to enhance border security, support the DHS mission and the National Border Patrol Strategy. Additionally, creation of specific operations following a qualifying incident or shared intelligence brief, will increase our capability to augment operational elements of state law enforcement specialized/technical teams. Lastly, we intend to leverage new "safe border" technology in order to enhance our ability in identification and analyzing trends, linkages, and targeting to support a full range of enforcement, including interdiction, investigation, and adjudication. I I. Situation A. General Situation: Indian River County's northern border is along the Sebastian Inlet. Our locally known inlet and miles of undeveloped beach front have been utilized for illicit smuggling operations since prohibition. Sebastian Inlet is remotely located between the Ports of Fort Pierce and Cape Canaveral, thus patrolled less frequently by federal agencies. As security efforts at official ports of entry become more sophisticated and stringent, it is believed that terrorists and other criminals may illegally enter the country between ports of entry. Historical maritime security efforts within Indian River County have focused primarily on traditional maritime safety and basic law enforcement concerns. Small vessels (under 300 gross tons) travelling adjacent to and through Indian River County can operate (often routinely and with ease) in close proximity to critical infrastructure (CI) and key 1 134