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Findings and Recommendations 25 findings
F1
The Napa Special Investigations Bureau (NSIB) was formally established on March 1, 1976, through a state grant funded by the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning.
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F2
In 1988, the NSIB Governing Board entered into a MOU with the CDOJ, BNE.
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F3
NSIB is one of thirty-three other county narcotic task forces participating in the BNE Statewide Regional Task Force program.
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F4
NSIB’s primary focus is to conduct criminal investigations and enforcement activities aimed at combating illegal manufacturing, trafficking, and use of illegal controlled substances throughout Napa County.
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F5
NSIB personnel are assigned by their participating parent agencies with input from the NSIB commander.
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F6
CPD and SHPD contribute funding in lieu of personnel.
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F7
In 2009 methamphetamine and marijuana were the most significant and predominant illegal drugs in Napa County.
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F8
While NSIB directs its efforts and assets towards all levels of illegal drug trafficking in the County, an emphasis has been placed on methamphetamine because the drug is so prolific and dangerous.
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F9
In most instances Napa County methamphetamine dealers obtain their drugs from sources in surrounding counties and the Central Valley.
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F10
In FY 2008-2009 NSIB seized approximately 90,000 marijuana plants with a street value in excess of $266 million. 17
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F11
Ninety percent of the large-scale growing operations in Napa County involving arrests are operated by Mexican nationals suspected of being members of MDTO.
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F12
Much of the marijuana grown in Napa County is exported to other states including Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Texas.
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F13
Methamphetamine is considered the single most dangerous health and safety threat to Napa County and continues to dominate NSIB resources and investigative time.
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F14
Methamphetamine has been found in every municipality and unincorporated section of the County.
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F15
In FY 2008-2009 all NSIB methamphetamine seizures have been of “crystal” or “ice” form. 16. “Pharm Parties” among teens in the community are a growing concern to NSIB and should be to the community in general.
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F17
NSIB currently has only one bilingual agent.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
NSIB selection process emphasize bilingual competency.
F18
NSIB, in conjunction with the DA, Adult Probation Department, and the California Department of Corrections Parole Unit, is involved in a cooperative effort to coordinate and pursue intensive supervision of adult probationers and parolees (Parolee, Probation Offender Program).
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F19
The DEC Protocol was implemented four years ago and is a collaborative effort by NSIB, CWS, Napa County DA, and QVMC.
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F20
State and County budget cuts have reduced the number of NSIB agents as compared to past years.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
NSIB Governing Board, CEO, and the BOS identify and implement additional NSIB investigative funding.
R4
NSIB Governing Board, the CEO, and the BOS bring NSIB staffing back to that in FY 2000 level. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES The 2009-2010 Grand Jury requests responses to recommendations from: • BOS: All re
F21
The PO attached to NSIB, like all Napa County POs, does not carry a firearm.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Napa County Probation Department Safety Committee, the County Executive Office (CEO), and the BOS, explore the option to arm the PO attached to NSIB, as well as other PO’s dealing with high risk probationers and parolees.
F22
NSIB has expressed the desire to have the County arm the PO attached to NSIB.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Napa County Probation Department Safety Committee, the County Executive Office (CEO), and the BOS, explore the option to arm the PO attached to NSIB, as well as other PO’s dealing with high risk probationers and parolees.
F23
The Probation Department Safety Committee currently has not recommended arming the PO attached to NSIB.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Napa County Probation Department Safety Committee, the County Executive Office (CEO), and the BOS, explore the option to arm the PO attached to NSIB, as well as other PO’s dealing with high risk probationers and parolees.
F24
Local law enforcement officials stated the California Supreme Court’s ruling in People v. Kelly (supra) has made the already murky situation surrounding medical marijuana worse and has created even more difficulties in the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of illegal marijuana cultivation and possession.
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F25
Other than a list of “guidelines” provided by the California Attorney General in 2008, the State does not provide the County or NSIB with any clear regulation for the cultivation and/or distribution of medical marijuana.
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F26
The law enforcement personnel the Grand Jury interviewed expressed concern that the legalization of marijuana in California will not make marijuana related problems, issues, and violence disappear. /// 18
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Commendations 1
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CM1 Page 22The Grand Jury appreciates and commends the members of NSIB for their dedicated efforts in their ongoing battle against drug traffickers in Napa County. This small group of law enforcement professionals do an outstanding job with the limited resources provided them.
No Responses Found 3
Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.