Programs of the Washington Baltimore HIDTA

Law Enforcement

A mixture of Federal, state and local law enforcement from over 40 different agencies work together in these initiatives, which are collocated in four sites across the region. Information Center collects, analyzes and disseminates information on drug and weapons trafficking to support HIDTA initiatives.

Treatment

Based upon the continued threat that the criminal justice population presents, specifically the high volume of crimes this population commits, the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (W/B HIDTA) continues its strategy to combine a public safety approach with a public health approach. The mission of the W/B HIDTA’s Treatment/Criminal Justice initiatives is to disrupt the demand for illegal drugs by supporting a coordinated system of supervision and treatment services targeted at reducing recidivism among hard-core drug offenders.

Prevention

Provides administrative assistance, program coordination and evaluation for three HIDTA prevention initiatives. Prevention initiatives include law enforcement partnerships participating at operational and policy-making levels.

Investigative Support Center

Serves as a hub for the collection, analysis and dissemination of law enforcement intelligence information. Assists the region's law enforcement agencies with targeting, investigating and prosecuting individuals and organizations involved in drug trafficking, money laundering and weapons trafficking.

W/B HIDTA Administration

Provides administrative support and financial services to the Director, HIDTA staff, and Law Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention initiatives to ensure accountability of resources in compliance with the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) program guidance.