The flagler county sheriff's office requested $175K to procure TRU narc handheld narcotics detection device and training for the distribution of handheld narcotics analyzers to road patrol units

The Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Program awarded Flagler County Sheriff's Office $175,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to procure TruNarc handheld narcotics detection devices and training for distribution to road patrol units.

The two-year project, with performance through September 30, 2027, will implement a data tracking system to monitor device usage, substances identified, and arrest outcomes. Mid-year and final reports will evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps, and inform future strategies to support accountability and demonstrate the project's role in disrupting local drug markets and increasing officer and community safety.

Performance occurs in Bunnell, Florida.

The two-year project will implement a data tracking system to monitor usage of devices, substances identified, and if the outcome resulted in an arrest. A mid-year and final report will be developed to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps, and inform future strategies to support accountability and demonstrate the project's role in disrupting local drug markets and increasing officer and community safety.