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 $4,000,000 Project Grant awarded on October 1, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) will support the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety (RI DPS) in advancing public safety through investigations of illicit activities related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and prescription opioids. The funding will enable RI DPS to foster statewide collaboration and enhance its capabilities to address the opioid crisis. As the primary recipient, RI DPS will work with sub-recipients such as local police departments, state agencies, and other partners to deliver a range of investigative, enforcement, and community engagement activities under this 3-year grant project.

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.