2004 END USE MONITORING REPORT; JAMAICA, PART II

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 04 KINGSTON 000486 SIPDIS DEPT FOR INL/LP/RM and INL/RM E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: SNAR KCRM JM SUBJECT: 2004 END USE MONITORING REPORT; JAMAICA, PART II REF: A) INL PROGRAM AND POLICY GUIDE B) STATE 016913 C) STATE 017655 D) 04 STATE 238640 ¶1. Part II of the End Use Monitoring Report of INL-funded commodities or services acquired and donated by the Embassy Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) to the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is submitted in accordance with instructions in referenced telegrams. NAS PD&S inventory was also conducted but not included in this submission. ¶A. Resources - The U.S. Government (USG) through the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) supports counter-narcotics and law enforcement programs with numerous agencies of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) involved in the implementation of the mission's bi-lateral anti-crime agenda. The agencies include the Ministry of Justice (MOJ),which includes the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Ministry of National Security (MNS),which include the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF),JCF Narcotics Division Special Vetted Unit, JCF National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) JCF Fugitive Apprehension Team (JFAT),Jamaica Defense Force (JDF),which includes the JDF Coast Guard and the JDF Air Wing, Jamaica Immigration and Passport Office, Ministry of Finance (MOF),which includes Jamaica Customs, Contraband Enforcement Team (CET), Ministry of Health (MOH) which includes the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and Addiction Alert, an NGO extensively involved in drug awareness and demand reduction programs in the high-risk areas of the inner cities of Jamaica. The USG has provided desktop computers, laptop computers, printers, photo copiers, facsimile machines, vehicles, ION track itemisers, firearms simulators, mobile trailers, M-16 rifles, office furniture and furnishings, hand-held radios, cellular phones, cameras, scanners, shredders, binoculars, vessels, rescue equipment, generators, appliances, and field gear. ¶B. Procedures - The Narcotics Affairs Officer is ultimately responsible for monitoring and enforcing the provisions of the Letters of Agreement (LOA) involving verification of appropriate use and maintenance of commodities and equipment provided to the GOJ for use in the narcotics and law enforcement programs in Jamaica. The Narcotics Affairs Section's Program Assistant, has primary responsibility for day-to-day monitoring of equipment and project activities. �00A;Other NAS staff, including Personal Service Contract (PSC) personnel, also participates in onsite inspections and share monitoring responsibilities. In addition, the Military Liaison Office (MLO),Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Country Office staff, Defense Attache Office (DAO),and U.S. Marshall Service (USMS) assist in the monitoring of commodities and equipment donated to organizations and agencies that they are supporting. The Mission's law enforcement elements also participate in a quarterly program review with the Ministry of National Security (MNS) where issues of equipment use and maintenance are addressed. This review is hosted one quarter by the MNS and the next by the Narcotics Affairs Section. ¶C. Status - Most of the equipment has had a significant and valuable impact on Demand Reduction, Maritime Interdiction, Port Security, and Law Enforcement programs operated by the GOJ. The agencies to which these items were issued assist in the monitoring efforts by listing the use, condition, and impact for each item donated. Employees of NAS or other Embassy Staff derive this listing from NAS records, information provided by the host government, as well as from onsite inspections. ¶1. Vehicles: 1 1996 Suzuki Swift 2WD vehicles 2 2004 Mitsubishi trucks 1 1995 Isuzu's truck 1 1996 Mitsubishi Truck 1 1999 Nissan Sunny sedan, FB150-43977 (2002) 1 1999 Nissan Sunny sedan, FB-150-45639 (2002) 1 1999 Toyota Corolla sedan, AE110-5262774 (2002) 1 1999 Toyota Corolla wagon, EE103-6036093 (2002) 1 1999 Toyota Corolla EE104-0038599 (2003) 1 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer CK2A -0401910 (2003) 1 1999 Toyota Corolla AE110-5316777 (2003) 1 Mitsubishi Montero Sport GLS (2002) SUV 1 Isuzu Rodeo SUV (1998) 1 1996 Suzuki Swift 2 Nissan SUV QD32187764 JNICJUD22Z0055384, QD32181409 JNICJUD22Z0053701 (2004) 2000 Mitsubishi L-300 Minibus, 2500 Diesel (2001) The 1996 Suzuki Swift is beyond economic repair and will be sold by public auction. The Ministry of Justice has removed this vehicle from its inventory. Both Mitsubishi 5-ton trucks (2004) are presently being used in the JCF Eradication program. Despite a minor accident, not attributable to JCF personnel, both vehicles are fully operational. The 1996 Mitsubishi and 1995 Isuzu trucks are unserviceable. The former will be repaired but an additional assessment is being done on the latter to determine whether it is economically viable to repair. All other vehicles are in operational and serviceable condition and are being maintained with assistance from the USG when needed. The vehicles are used on surveillance, operational and administrative duties. As the vehicles get older, they become more expensive to operate therefore, several of them must be evaluated in the coming year for replacement. The 2000 Mitsubishi L-300 is used to transport youth facilitators to inner city communities in rural and urban Jamaica. This vehicle has paid enormous dividend in reaching inner city youths who would not otherwise participate in demand reduction and drug awareness programs. ¶2. Vessels 3 44' Coastal Interceptors (2003) 2 Ex-USCG 82-Ft. Cutters (2000) 4 SeaArk 40-Ft. Inshore Patrol Vessels (2000) 3 Avance 30-Ft. Fast Coastal Interceptors (2000) 2 Boston Whalers 27 Ft. (2000) With the assistance of the Narcotics Affairs Section and the engineering skills of the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard one fast Coastal Interceptors, one 82' cutter, two Sea Arks and one 30-Ft Avance were repaired and are currently fully operational. Repairs should be completed on the remaining two Fast Coastal Interceptors later this year to place them in an operational status. The JDF is seeking authorization to dispose of one 82-ft WPB transferred under EDA in 2000, due to its unserviceable/uneconomical to repair condition. All other vessels are either unserviceable or beyond economic repair. The JDF is a combined force that conducts joint anti- narcotics operations, search and rescue, casual evacuation, border and fisheries protection, assist the Jamaica Constabulary Force, provides transportation of troops and general duties. The JDF uses and maintains all equipment donated by NAS to perform any of the above-mentioned duties. ¶3. Computer Equipment 6 Computers, desktop (4 IBM, 1 Samsung, 1 Dell) 2 Laptops Toshiba Configuration System and 2 Iomega Mini 128 mb 2 Gateway GP7-500 Computers (2000) 3 Gateway 2000 Computers (1998) 1 HP 6L Laserjet Printer (1998) 3 APC UPS (1998) 1 Computer LAN system (1998),including Ethernet hub, 10- base "T" network adapter, Encore 8-port mini hub, Hon Kkwang adapter, 2 multi-LAN CM/MP, 24 AWG cable wire, RG 58/U cable wire 2 Lazer Printers (Colour) (2004) 5 Laptops, Sony (2004) 3 Printers (1 HP 940C, 1 Laser Jet 2200, 1 Laser HP 3320) 1 Scanner HP 3570C 1 Photocopy machine 1 Digital Copier (2003) 2 Scanners (2004) 1 Digital Copier DC214 with automatic document feeder and stand (2000) 1 Photocopier, digital DC-214 (2000); 1 Desktop Computer, Mark vision w/monitor & printer (2000); 1 Photo copy machine (2004) 1 black and white Canon Runner 400 Digital Photocopy machine (2004) ¶1. Minolta DI-450 copier, with duplexing unit, finisher, and automatic document feed (2002) 1 Risograph CR16IOUI digital duplicator with stand (2001) 2 i2 Inc Software (2004) 37 Computer Hardware Jamaica Immigration Service 4 boxes of software Jamaica Immigration Service 6 Monitors HP MNS 5 CPU HP MNS 11 Impax Reader Constant Spring Road 47 Pieces of Computer & Accessories MBJ 23 Pieces of Computer &Accessories MBJ 8 Computers NMIA 2 Impax Reader NMIA 18 Computer Hardware MNS Oxford Road All computer and photocopy equipment is in good working order and being used for its intended purpose. The NIB is not yet fully functional and from time to time, individual team members monopolize the equipment, making it unavailable for general use. NAS personnel frequently make unannounced visits to ensure proper use and maintenance as well as to counsel the organizations on the expected results by appropriate use of the equipment. ¶4. Communications Equipment 9 Portable radios 16 Cellular phones 2 Commercial radios 1 Cannon Fax machine 1 Fax Machine, Cannon FX-120 2 Toshiba Projector (2004) 4 Fuji Fine Pix Cameras (2004) 6 Digital Voice Recorders (2004) 2 Sony Digital Voice Recorder (2004) 1 Camera, Polaroid One-Step (1999) 1 Micro-Cassette Recorder, Sony, Z-AP067 (1999); 1 Camcorder, Sony, 8mm (1999); 4 Fujifilm Finepix-s 7000 6.3 Mega Pixel 2 Digital Cameras (2003) All items are in good condition and being used in the manner intended. ¶5. Defense Articles 260 M-16 rifles (CY-2000)- transferred under the provisions of the FY-1998 Counter-Narcotics Drawdown under Section 506 (A) (2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The 260 M-16 rifles were all accounted for. Forty-three are in the armory and the balance has been distributed to various units throughout Jamaica. The condition and availability of all weapons were personally verified by NAS Kingston staff. The JCF maintains excellent custody and accountability of these M-16s, however, these weapons are not being fully utilized. The JCF obtained a newer lighter model of the same weapon and very rarely use this one in actual operations. The JCF Narcotics Division is considering using them in the eradication program to help provide security for the Cutters. ¶6. Uniforms and Field Gear 2 GPS systems (1998) 20 Brush Cutters w/Spare Parts (2003) 15 4508 dl Nickel-Plated H/D Handcuffs (2004) 15 Streamlight Ultra Stinger Flashlights NO-2030 (2004) 10 Turtleskin Search Gloves (2004) 10 Turtleskin Special OPS Gloves (2004) 5 Binoculars (2004) 1 Shredder (2004) 1 Night Storm Night vision binoculars (2004) 1 Spiral Binding Machine (2004) 9 Tactical Hoods, Nomex (1999) 9 Flashlights, Krypton, 10- inch (1999) 1 Megaphone, Galls StreetThunder (1999) 1 Binoculars, Pentax 20X50 (1999); 20 Cap-Stun Training Kit (2004) 1 Paper Shredder, Royal Orca Micro 300 (1999); 2 Magellan 2000XL GPS systems 1 MGPTS Medium Green Tent Part #2480108 2 MGPTS large Green Tent Part #2480109 30 Cot-GI Style, Black Extruded Aluminium 2 field stoves 10 brush cutters 4 Rescue Baskets and accessories 2 Stihl 038 M Chain saw # 360444424 & 360444418 with protective clothing 15 Rappelling Ropes 12 Flashlights-Mini Mag 18 Firefly 20 Camelbak 3L Thermopak Model # 20131 1 Shallow Water Egress Trainer 1 Water Purification System (2004) 2 Marine Generators (2004) The above field gear and equipment is being used in the interdiction, eradication, fugitive apprehension and intelligence projects. Although this equipment is utilized in the field throughout Jamaica, the end-users maintain excellent control of each item and ensures it is in serviceable condition and available for operations such as "Buccaneer" and special operations undertaken by the JCF Vetted Unit. ¶7. Miscellaneous Equipment 2 Ion-Track Itemiser contraband detection system (2000); 1 stationary and portable FATS firearms training simulators (2002) 2 mobile trailers for use at police stations (1999) 1 Hardy House (prefab bldg used as CG Station) 2 Hon 64" X 40" Desk (2002) 4 Hon 2-drawers Pedestal (2002) 20 Hon 48" X 30" Desk (2002) 2 Hon 64" X 30" Desk (2002) 2 Hon 2041 High-backed Chair (2002) 19 Hon 5901 Task Chair, w/out arms (2002) 1 Keyboard Tray (2002) 1 Conference table with 8 chairs (2003) 2 Filing cabinets 1 27" Panasonic TV and video stand 5 BB-306 Black Boss Medium Chair (2004) An assortment of Office Supplies (2004) 25 Well-Run Mobile Pedestal 3-D Grey 1 Well-Run 16000 Std Desk -Grey 1 Black Boss HB Exec Chair Black 5 Well-Run 1600X700 Std Cabinet (2003) 2 File Cabinets, 4-drawe (1999); 1 Freezer 1 ( Refrigerator Freezer) The two Ion Track Machines have been unserviceable for several months. The NAS office sent both to the General Electric service department in Boston for repair. Once they are returned, their deployment will be reevaluated with the Jamaica Customs Service and Narcotics police assigned to o Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston. The firearms training simulators are at the JCF Twickenham Park training division and are used for initial and refresher training. To date approximately eight hundred police personnel have been trained on the stationary simulator. The portable simulator is being used on firing ranges throughout Jamaica. Two mobile trailers donated to the Narcotics Police are located at Ken Jones Aerodrome and at Boscobel Aerodrome in Ocho Rios. The trailer in Ocho Rios is in need of repair. The second trailer at Ken Jones is in use and in fair condition with minor corrosion at the bottom. ¶D. Problems: When the ION scan machines were donated to the GOJ for use at NMIA, one was delivered to Jamaica Customs and the other to the airport police. Neither unit has used the machines consistently or effectively. As a consequence, very few arrests at NMIA can be attributed to the use of these machines. Post intends to negotiate new terms and conditions for redeploying the machines that hold the GOJ to a strict timetable and quantifiable results before reinstalling them. Several senior officials in the NIB project have taken laptop computers home, supposedly for official purposes. While it is difficult to determine if they are being used for personal reasons, the computers are always in the office during normal working hours. The project administrators are very cooperative when the NAS staff makes visits for monitoring purposes. Additionally, the Jamaica Immigration Service has not fully utilized the Border Security/Migration Management Entry/Exit (ENTREX) system installed in November 2004. A lack of adequately trained personnel and a reluctance of some Immigration Officers to actually employ the system create opportunities for improperly documented persons to enter and exit Jamaica. ¶E. Impact: The equipment has enhanced the capacity of the JFAT, JCF Vetted Unit, JDFCG and the CET to perform their duties by making them more proficient in achieving their respective mandates. Use of these tools in identifying, protecting and preserving evidence has played a key role in the arrest of more than 20 fugitives resulting in the expulsion or extradition of at least 15 in 2004. Likewise, the arrest of 12 major traffickers, including 2 Kingpins can be directly attributed to the modest equipment donations made over the past few years. GOJ units have preserved and protected the equipment and continue to use it in the manner intended. The JDFCG have participated in several operations with JIATF/S, the USCG and the British Navy. Their expeditious use of the training, materials and equipment provided resulted in several drug seizures during 2004. Vehicles donated to GOJ law enforcement continue to give the units mobility and enhances response time, which contributed to the excellent results in arrest of fugitives and kingpins wanted in the U.S. and other countries. The furniture and furnishings created a new office environment and induced a more professional attitude conducive maintaining operational readiness and to work in general. ¶F. Program Changes None anticipated in this fiscal year. TIGHE