Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications to carry out a project that advances U.S. national interests by improving the effectiveness of Mexican frontline law enforcement and prosecutors. The project aims to address critical gaps in evidence handling, report writing, and legal interoperability, and to enhance Mexico's ability to combat cartel-related crime. Key activities may include training initiatives, practical exercises to strengthen investigative or prosecutorial practices, and approaches to improve collaboration between law enforcement and prosecutors. • The project will focus on Mexican frontline law enforcement officers and prosecutors, particularly those assigned to vetted and special units that frequently collaborate with U.S. counterparts. • The project will aim to improve the capacity of Mexican law enforcement and prosecutorial teams to conduct operations that meet legal standards and to collaborate with U.S. law enforcement counterparts. • The project will include quarterly performance reports and a final report, and will be evaluated based on its impact on Mexico's ability to combat cartel-related crime.