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 U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $4,000,000 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, operating as the Office of the Attorney General. The grant funding will be used by the state law enforcement agency to investigate illicit activities related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and unlawful prescription opioid trafficking. The goal is to advance public safety through collaborative, statewide investigative efforts to combat the opioid crisis. The 3-year grant period runs 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.