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i <br />II. MISSION <br />Operation Stonegarden is designed to coordinate surge efforts between federal, State and local law <br />enforcement agencies to protect and secure our Nation's borders from terrorist, weapons of mass <br />destruction, contraband smuggling and human trafficking. Increased law enforcement presence along <br />the border will result in the reduction of crimes and improvement of the quality of life for the citizens of <br />Indian River County. Local agency leader Indian River County Sheriff's Office(IRCSO), with VBPD, <br />SPD, and IRSPSD available as additional manpower if needed, will combine efforts with the Miami <br />Sector Border Patrol to prevent criminal activity. Officers assigned to Operation Stonegarden will <br />enforce applicable state and local laws and regulations within the scope of their authority granted by the <br />State of Florida. These agencies will also coordinate with Border Patrol to help locate wanted subjects, <br />smuggled currency, and smuggled weapons. <br />II1. EXECUTION <br />A. Management/Supervisor Intent: IRCSO will increase border security through coordination, <br />C. <br />IWJ <br />collaboration, and cooperation with U.S. Border Patrol Miami Sector under the provisions of Operation <br />Stonegarden to establish a common operational picture (COP). The focus of this operations plan is <br />aggressive enforcement of Ronda law and denial of opportunity to criminal organizations in <br />smuggling efforts, potential terrorist activity, ingress and egress to transportation hubs in Indian River <br />county. <br />General Concept: The IRCSO, utilizing VBPD, SPD & IRSPSD if additional manpower is needed, <br />will conduct "Surge" border security through direct coordination with US Border Patrol Miami Sector. <br />Itis anticipated that the increase in law enforcement presence will significantly impact the perceived <br />ability of criminal organizations to operate in the Miami Sector AOR (Area of Responsibility) in <br />Florida. Intelligence information assessments are critical to this operation. IRCSO will leverage <br />available technology and specific monthly performance reporting to supply information to federal <br />agencies which will enhance their ability to identify and analyze trends, linkages, and targeting in order <br />to support a full range of enforcement including, but not limited to, interdiction, investigation and <br />adjudication. <br />Specific ecific Responsibilities: <br />1. Share information between U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and local law enforcement <br />agencies relevant to Indian River County. <br />2. Perform local "surge" activities coordinated by U.S. Border Patrol in conjunction with <br />local law enforcement. <br />1 3. Perform intelligence led operations to include, but not limited to interdiction, <br />investigation, and adjudication. <br />4. Report all pertinent intelligence and milestone data in a clear and concise format. <br />Cdordinating Instructions: Agencies, assets, and related operations will coordinate activities <br />through the border patrol station responsible for AOR's where specified operations will be conducted. <br />Agencies will work together to stage and/or support operations, establish traffic patterns, and maintain <br />a strong law enforcement presence by land, air, and water in Indian River County to deter criminal <br />and/or terronst activity. Agencies will submit reports using prescnbed procedures dictated in the <br />award documentation. The Miami Border Patrol Sector will determine specific operational areas. <br />Agencies will coordinate with the BP to ensure the ability to redirect resources to areas deemed the <br />greatest risk to national security based on the most current intelligence and illegal border related <br />activity trends. <br />136 <br />