cargo theft task force
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Overview
This bill establishes a cargo theft task force within the Arizona Attorney General’s office. The task force will investigate and prosecute cargo theft crimes, including those involving fraud and deception, and will focus on offenses impacting interstate and intrastate commerce. It will also coordinate with law enforcement and industry stakeholders to identify trends and recommend prevention strategies, and submit an annual report to the governor and legislature.
Key provisions
- The Attorney General will establish a cargo theft task force.
- The task force will consist of a prosecutor, paralegal, support staff, and investigators.
- The task force will investigate cargo theft and related offenses.
- The task force will coordinate with law enforcement and industry stakeholders.
- The task force will submit an annual report to the governor, legislature, and secretary of state.
- The report will include summaries of investigations, trends, recovered cargo, restitution ordered, and forfeited assets.
- The task force will define ‘cargo’ broadly to include goods in the supply chain.
- The task force will investigate offenses under the Attorney General’s jurisdiction.
Who is affected
- Businesses involved in the transportation and distribution of goods
- Law enforcement agencies (state, local, and federal)
- The Attorney General’s office
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