
Investigate drug trafficking, distribution, and manufacturing operations
Identify dealers, suppliers, and criminal networks
Gather intelligence from informants, surveillance, tips, and databases
Analyze patterns, locations, and methods used in drug crimes
Surveillance & Undercover Work
Conduct physical and electronic surveillance
Work undercover to buy drugs or infiltrate drug organizations
Monitor suspects, vehicles, and known drug locations
Searches, Arrests & Evidence
Obtain and execute search and arrest warrants
Seize drugs, money, weapons, and related evidence
Arrest suspects and ensure evidence is properly documented and stored
Maintain chain of custody for court
Interviews & Interrogations
Interview suspects, witnesses, and confidential informants
Develop informants and manage informant relationships safely and legally
Collaboration
Work with patrol officers, federal agencies (like DEA), prosecutors, and task forces
Coordinate multi-agency drug operations and raids