ICE, Operation Secure Streets Directive and Guidance (Aug. 3, 2006)

Office of Detention and Rcm<H'al Operations U.S. Department of Homeland Security 425 1Street. NW Washington, DC 20536 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement MEMORANDUM FOR: FROM: SUBJECT: AUG 3 2.006 . Field Office Directors \ . John P. Torres ~~C)-- Acting Director Operation Secure treets - Directive and Guidance This Memorandum serves to provide directive and guidance for Operation Secure Streets, an operation developed to address illegal aliens convicted of violations of local driving under the influence laws in your respective areas of responsibility (AORs).

The 23 Field Office Director (FOD) offices shall conduct threat assessments to identify the scope of the problem in their AORs. The Headquarters Detention and Removal Operations (HQDRO) Compliance Enforcement Division (CED) will coordinate with the FODs to develop a five-step process for implementation of Operation Secure Streets, to ensure uniformity and consistency in identifying and prioritizing targets and establish coordination between ICE DRO and other law enforcement agencies. The Five-Step process, explained in detail below, will be used to identify threats and obtain intelligence, analyze/exploit intelligence, prioritize targets and coordinate with U,S. Attorneys and law enforcement partners, to commence enforcement actions against illegal aliens convicted of violating the drunken driving laws in your AOR. b2High, b7e www.ice.gov Subject: Operation Secure Streets - Directive and Guidance Page 2 b2High, b7e Taskings: AU Department of Homeland Security Counterpart Offices All FaDs are directed to contact their respective counterpart at Office ofInvestigations (01) and the Border Patrol Chiefs and Port Directors at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to brief them on Operation Secure Streets, and to establish local protocols for FaD notification when an illegal alien drunken driver is encountered by 01 or CBP. Reporting Requirements: Operation Secure Streets is expected to receive significant attention from Assistant Secretary Myers and ICE HQ is required to prepare a weekly update on its progress and success.

Subject: Operation Secure Streets - Directive and Guidance Therefore, the results of this operation shall be provided in the National Fugitive Operations Program Weekly Report, which is revised to allow for Operation Secure Streets reporting. In addition, all Operation Secure Streets activity shall be entered and captured in the operational field within the Fugitive Case Management System (FCMS). It is essential that all FODs provide timely notification of aU activity involving apprehensions conducted under the auspices of this operation. Advanced telephonic notification and an NS Note stating impending enforcement activities relating to this operation shall be made by the Assistant Field Office Director (AFOD) or Deputy Field Office Director (DFOD) t ief at (202) 616-9636 or Fugitive Operations Staff Officer 24 hours prior to commencement of the activity.

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