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Thur 8/31 /2017 3:44:28 PM
RE : Operation EPIC

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Subject: RE: Operation EPIC

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Actually, he just told me he is good.
He is probably one of the few at large guys on it.

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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 10:43 AM
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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 10:33 AM
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In case I wasn't clear about coordinating with Acting AFOD l(b)(6);(b)(7)(p r the op, I want to make sure that your at large team works
with him for assignment.
Make sure that all units in your office are given the opportunity to participate, it will be either arrest teams, transport or
processing. Not all participants will be on arrest teams.
FOT has the lead on arrests and all targets will be submitted toclear with those.

for coordination. No double taskings on targets we need to be

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l(b)(6); you will have lead on coordinating transport and processing, I don't want anyone to feel left out if we can get them in the
field we will but need to ensure we conduct the op properly and account for arrests and manpower needs.
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ICE- Enforcement and Removal Operations
San Antonio Field Office
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Thur 8/31 /2017 3:36:12 PM
Subject: RE: Operation EPIC

Roger that. We have submitted our most current target list withSept 4.

argets as of today. More should be added by deadline if

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From: l<b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
Date: Thursday, Aug 31, 2017, 10:32 AM

Subject: Operation EPIC
In case I wasn't clear about coordinating with Acting AFOD ~~~r(b)( for the op, I want to make sure that your at large team works
with him for assignment.
Make sure that all units in your office are given the opportunity to participate, it will be either arrest teams, transport or
processing. Not all participants will be on arrest teams.
FOT has the lead on arrests and all targets will be submitted to Bill for coordination. No double taskings on targets we need to be
clear with those.
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will have lead on coordinating transport and processing, I don't want anyone to feel left out if we can get them in the
field we will but need to ensure we conduct the op properly and account for arrests and manpower needs.

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Deputy Field Office Director
ICE- Enforcement and Removal Operations
San Antonio Field Office
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Tue 9/5/2017 2:50:26 PM
RE : Operation "EPIC" 09/17/17-09/21 /17

Gents,
I am going to have to pull fh\ffl\lh\m1c: I after all. I have just been informed we are required to send additional personnel to the UN
General Assembly in NYC that week. Sorry guys.

!Group Supervisor
Homeland Security Investigations
Austin, Texas
(512) 236 (b)(6);( I desk
(202) 487 ~,<7 l< I mobile

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From: l(b )(6);(b )(7)(C)
Se tember 01 2017 11: 10 AM

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Subject: RE: Operation "EPIC" 09/17/17-09/21/17
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10-4. If two is all you can spare, I understand.
They are going to be paired with ERO/FUGOPS and scheduled Monday through Thursday.
Thanks

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Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer
Austin Resident Office
300 East 81h St., Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 236 (b)(6); (office)

(210) 889

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(cell)

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Sent: Friday, September 01, 2017 9:49 AM
To:kbl(6);(b)(7)(C)

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Subject: RE: Operation "EPIC" 09/17/17-09/21/17
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7)(C)

So far I have two .. Jlbll6l:lbl(7)1Cl
I I am losing 6 guys to the UN General Assembly that week, one headed out
of town to testify on a case, and I also have people heading down to the Houston area to support the Rapid Response Teams.
When it rains it pours, no pun intended. If the Rapid Response Team request gets cancelled ... and I hear it might ... I'll see if I can get
you some more help. Heck I may even go out with you guys!
Can you just ensure they are schedu led for the regular work week only (Monday - Friday)? Our budget sucks right now and we
have no premium pay options right now.
Thanks,
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Homeland Security Investigations
Austin, Texas
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Sent: Thursda Au ust 31 2017 1:25 PM
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Subject: Operation "EPIC" 09/17/17-09/21/17
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Just wanted to reach out and formally ask for some assistance for our upcoming operation .
We are just looking for force multipliers. 4 Agents would be great but we will take as many as want to come out at least Monday
through Thursday.
If you have volunteers please send me names as soon as you can so we can divide them up.
They will only be responsible for assisting in apprehensions. A processing team and transportation will be assigned and handled by
ERO
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated ..
l(b )(6);{b )(7)(C)

Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer
Austin Resident Office
300 East 8 1h St., Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 236 (b){6); (office)
(210) 889 ~~(?)( (cell)

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Wed 9/13/2017 2:08:34 PM
RE : Operation "EPIC" 09/17/17-09/21 /17

10-4, thanks.
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Sent: Wednesda
To: (b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

Se tember 13, 2017 9:08 AM

Cc: .___ _ _ _ _ ___,
Subject: RE: Operation "EPIC" 09/17/17-09/21/17

No problem. They have delayed operation until further notice.
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Date: Wednesday, Sep 13, 2017, 9:06 AM
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Got to pu11 ll(b)(6);(b)(7)(C) 1.. he just got called to Firearms Instructor training next week. Sorry bro, my guys are dropping like flies.
Between now and the end of the month, I'll have about 60% of my agents out on some sort of training, collateral assignment, or
court proceeding out of state.

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Subject: RE: Operation "EPIC" 09/17/17-09/21/17

10-4. If two is all you can spare, I understand.
They are going to be paired with ERO/FUGOPS and scheduled Monday through Thursday.
Thanks
~(b )(6);(b)(7)(C)

Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer
Austin Resident Office
300 East 8 1h St., Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 236 (b)(6);( (office)
(210) 889 ~,(?)( (cell)

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Subject: RE: Operation "EPIC" 09/17/17-09/21/17

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Homeland Security Investigations
Austin, Texas
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From: l<b)(6);(b)(7)(C)
Sent: Thursda Au ust 31, 2017 1:25 PM
To: b)(6);(b)(7)(C)

Subject: Operation "EPIC" 09/17/17-09/21/17

Just wanted to reach out and formally ask for some assistance for our upcoming operation .
We are just looking for force multipliers. 4 Agents would be great but we will take as many as want to come out at least Monday
through Thursday.
If you have volunteers please send me names as soon as you can so we can divide them up.
They will only be responsible for assisting in apprehensions. A processing team and transportation will be assigned and handled by
ERO
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated ..
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Austin Resident Office
300 East 3th St., Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 236- (b)(6) (office)
(210) 889- ;(b)(? (cell)

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