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so <br />C-1 <br />C� <br />['A <br />Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local taw <br />Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Prograin <br />of duplication of services and efforts and provided a powerhouse to meet the challenges <br />presented by the ever rising drug problem in Indian River County. <br />As we moved into our sixth year of the grant, strides were taken to mesh enforcement with <br />education. Members of the M.A.C.E. Unit are able to lecture to citizens, forums, and appear <br />on public television to speak about enforcement and prevention. Funded with the M.A.C.E. <br />Unit Project Generated Income 4P.G.I.j is an adolescent drug survey that is conducted through <br />the Substance Abuse Council. The M.A.C.E. Unit has strengthened it's working relationship <br />with federal agencies and the federal attorney's office. <br />This cooperative effort has been successful in assuring federal prosecution for repeat and <br />violent offenders. The creation of the Sheriff's air wing will provide platform for the M.A. C. E. <br />Unit to conduct more frequent and thorough marijuana eradication programs. The credibility of <br />the M.A.C.E. Unit is reflected by its eighty plus percent conviction rate during the 1956-97, <br />grant year. Without the money provided by this grant this consolidated front to combat drug <br />use and abuse would not be possible. <br />Beginning with the current funded year, we are created a self generated objective targeting <br />the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical drugs. These self generated objectives are included in <br />this application. As we move into the next grant period, expectations are high with regards to <br />the M.A.C.E. Unit's involvement with education, eradication, and enforcement, The continued <br />cooperation of all agencies involved in the project displays their regard for its continued <br />success. <br />The dedicated detectives with the M.A.C.E. Unit continue to accomplish effective enforcement <br />in our problem drug areas. The project has allowed us more educational opportunities for our <br />investigations as we attempt to stay current on laws and enforcement techniques. All member <br />agencies solidly support the M.A.C.E. Project. <br />11 <br />Subge,fnf AppacaGon Suchon !1- Pop 6 of 16 <br />