We will do so by stepping up enforcement of existing gun laws, which are already on the books. Finally, I have also requested that Paul Philip, Senior Assistant to the County Manager and Director Alvarez to meet with state and federal law enforcement and advise me on additional steps I can take as Mayor to secure more resources for our community to combat gun trafficking and gun crimes. One aspect of our investment in the police department, which was not mentioned yesterday, but is very much a part of Operation Safe Streets, is the work of the Tactical Narcotics Team. We are joined by many of these officers and their command staff today and I want to especially recognize their efforts. Before 1996, TNT operated on a funds available basis through BCC support of Safe Streets they now operate full-time.
Results are Impressive.
Crimes targeted by TNT are directly related to the quality of life of our residents. When drugs are sold from a home in an otherwise quiet neighborhood it disrupts the lives of everyone in the area and poses a threat to our children. Explain nature of today s operation Serving warrants on known felony drug dealers Unpredictable may come up empty. Amount recovered is irrelevant MDPD has a zero tolerance policy for drug dealing - destroys lives and damages neighborhoods. Turn over to Lt.