JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
DRUG TASK FORCE

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Jackson County Drug Task Force is a multi-agency / multi-jurisdictional law enforcement initiative dedicated to the identification, investigation and prosecution of those individuals responsible for the violation of local, state and federal statutes associated with the procurement, manufacture, distribution and / or sale of drugs and narcotics

In support of the mission, the JCDTF utilizes the resources of 21 investigative and clerical personnel.  These resources  are  drawn  on a voluntary basis from  the following contributing  agencies:   Blue Springs PD (3), Grandview PD (3), Independence PD (5), Lees Summit PD (2), Missouri National Guard (1), Sugar Creek PD (1), Grain Valley PD (1), Oak Grove PD (1), Jackson County Sheriff (1) and Jackson County (3).

The objectives of the JCDTF are twofold:

• Provide the immediate response to those drug problems which pose imminent threat to the security and well-being of the community; and

• Provide a long-range identification and analysis of emerging or anticipated drug problems so as to develop an efficient and effective law enforcement response.