FY 19-20 Identity Theft and Fraud Grant Program

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Master Agreement 2D002 is a multi-agency collaborative IDV focused on supporting local law enforcement agencies in combating identity theft, fraud, and conducting specialized investigative operations. The contract provides financial assistance for overtime, investigative support, training, and equipment procurement for participating agencies, with a specific emphasis on the Electronic Surveillance Support Team and Cyber High Tech Task Force. Participating agencies can receive reimbursement for investigative activities, with individual task force members eligible for up to $12,500 in support funding.

The master agreement covers the fiscal year 2019-2020, running from October 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, and encompasses multiple Florida jurisdictions, including Miami Beach Police Department and the City of Clermont. The contract is a cost-reimbursement type Master Agreement administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, with a total potential reimbursement not exceeding $300,000. Specific grant awards under this IDV include a $9,991 grant to the Miami Beach Police Department for overtime related to identity theft and fraud investigations, demonstrating the vehicle's flexibility in supporting targeted law enforcement initiatives across the state.