Targeted Enforcement Operation

A Targeted Enforcement Operation is a focused planned law enforcement operation that identifies specific enforcement target individuals for enforcement action.

• AKA: Focused Enforcement Operation, Targeted Operation, Precision Enforcement Operation, Specific Target Operation.
• Context:
  • It can typically identify Targeted Enforcement Operation Primary Targets through targeted enforcement operation intelligence.
  • It can typically develop Targeted Enforcement Operation Plans with targeted enforcement operation objectives.
  • It can typically deploy Targeted Enforcement Operation Teams to targeted enforcement operation locations.
  • It can typically result in Targeted Enforcement Operation Arrests of targeted enforcement operation subjects.
  • It can typically generate Targeted Enforcement Operation Collateral Arrests of targeted enforcement operation non-targets.
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  • It can often utilize Targeted Enforcement Operation Surveillance before targeted enforcement operation execution.
  • It can often coordinate Targeted Enforcement Operation Multi-Agency Teams for targeted enforcement operation resources.
  • It can often employ Targeted Enforcement Operation Warrants for targeted enforcement operation legal authority.
  • It can often produce Targeted Enforcement Operation Intelligence for targeted enforcement operation future actions.
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  • It can range from being a Single-Target Enforcement Operation to being a Multi-Target Enforcement Operation, depending on its targeted enforcement operation scope.
  • It can range from being a Criminal Targeted Enforcement Operation to being a Civil Targeted Enforcement Operation, depending on its targeted enforcement operation legal basis.
  • It can range from being a Overt Targeted Enforcement Operation to being a Covert Targeted Enforcement Operation, depending on its targeted enforcement operation visibility.
  • It can range from being a Local Targeted Enforcement Operation to being a National Targeted Enforcement Operation, depending on its targeted enforcement operation geographic scale.
  • It can range from being a Immediate Targeted Enforcement Operation to being a Long-Term Targeted Enforcement Operation, depending on its targeted enforcement operation timeline.
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  • It can be distinguished from Sweep Operations by targeted enforcement operation specificity.
  • It can be authorized through Targeted Enforcement Operation Legal Authority from targeted enforcement operation command.
  • It can be documented in Targeted Enforcement Operation Reports for targeted enforcement operation accountability.
  • It can be evaluated by Targeted Enforcement Operation Metrics measuring targeted enforcement operation effectiveness.
  • It can be challenged through Targeted Enforcement Operation Legal Challenges regarding targeted enforcement operation procedures.
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• Example(s):
  • Immigration Targeted Enforcement Operations, such as:
    • Operation Cross Check targeting criminal immigrants with criminal convictions.
    • Operation Return to Sender targeting fugitive aliens with removal orders.
    • Operation SOAR targeting sex offenders subject to removal.
  • Drug Targeted Enforcement Operations, such as:
    • DEA High-Value Target Operations targeting drug cartel leaders.
    • Operation Fast and Furious targeting gun trafficking networks.
  • Counter-Terrorism Targeted Enforcement Operations, such as:
    • FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Operations targeting terror suspects.
    • Operation Neptune Spear targeting osama bin laden.
  • Gang Targeted Enforcement Operations, such as:
    • Operation Community Shield targeting transnational gang members.
    • MS-13 Targeted Operations targeting ms-13 members.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Sweep Operations, which target general areas rather than specific individuals.
  • Random Enforcement Operations, which lack predetermined targets.
  • Checkpoint Operations, which screen all passing individuals rather than specific targets.
  • Patrol Operations, which provide general presence rather than targeted action.
  • Mass Arrest Operations, which detain large groups without individual targeting.
• See: Law Enforcement Operation, Intelligence-Led Policing, Surveillance Operation, Arrest Operation, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), Collateral Arrest, Sweep Operation, Warrant Service, Operational Planning, Law Enforcement Task, Civil Liberties.

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