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07/19/20[40 W.D 08;13 VAX <br />f�oaa�aoa ■(� <br />Edward [lyase Memorial State and Locef Ltrw <br />Y Enforcemenf Assistance FFrarmsda Gmrrt f rogrrm <br />of duplication of services and efforts and provided a powerhouse to meet the Challenges <br />presented by tiro ever rising drug problem In Indian River County. <br />As we moved into our eighth year of the grant, strides were taken to mesh enforcement with <br />®ducation. Members of the M.A.C.E. Unit are able to lecture to citizens, forurns, and appear <br />on public television to speak about enforcement and prevention. Funded with the M.A.G.E. <br />Unit Project Generated Income (P.G.I.) 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 />vloleilt 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 tha 9996.97, <br />grant year. Without the money provided by this grant this consolidated front to combat drug <br />use and abuse would not be passible. <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 arg included in <br />this application. As we move into the next grant paned, 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 anforcernent <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 lavas anti eWercernant techniques. All mamber <br />agencies solidly support the M.A,C.C. Project, <br />