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,…

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $1,391,993 Project Grant to the Michigan State Police (MSP) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The purpose of this grant is to advance public safety by providing funds to investigate illicit activities related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and unlawful distribution of prescription opioids. The grant will enable MSP to foster statewide collaboration in support of such investigative activities. This award, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, is part of the COPS Office's Anti-Heroin Task Force Program, which aims to address the opioid crisis through enhanced law enforcement capabilities and community-oriented policing strategies.

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.