The purpose of the cops office anti-heroin task force program (AHTF) to advance public safety by providing funds to investigate illicit activities related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl,…

This federal Project Grant award of $3,052,669.00, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), supports the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) in advancing public safety through investigations of illicit activities related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and prescription opioids. The funding will be used by MDSP to foster statewide collaboration and investigative activities targeting drug trafficking. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027.

The purpose of the cops office anti-heroin task force program (AHTF) to advance public safety by providing funds to investigate illicit activities related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil, unlawful distribution of prescription opioids, or unlawful heroin and prescription opioid traffickers. Funding under this award program will be used by the state law enforcement agency to foster statewide collaborate in support of such investigative activities.