The Special Assistant to the U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) primarily facilitates which agreement?

• A. Local memorandum of understanding with state/local law enforcement
• B. Interagency data sharing agreement
• C. Mutual aid agreement
• D. Personnel exchange agreement

Answer: (A)

A SAUSA serves as the liaison between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and local/state law enforcement to ensure smooth, formal cooperation on cases. The best answer is a local memorandum of understanding with state/local law enforcement because this document explicitly defines how prosecutors and local partners work together—who handles referrals, how information is shared, roles and responsibilities, and procedures for joint investigations and prosecutions. While there are interagency data sharing agreements, those are broader and often encompassed by the local MOU rather than the SAUSA’s primary tool. Mutual aid agreements focus on emergency or cross-jurisdictional assistance, and personnel exchange agreements cover staffing arrangements—neither reflects the regular, prosecutorial collaboration typically arranged through the local MOU.