Narcotics Unit

SANTA ROSA COUNTY NARCOTICS UNIT

The unit is composed of multiple detectives with 2 supervisors. The goal of the department is to interdict and reduce illicit drugs in Santa Rosa County. All detectives are Florida State certified in the clandestine laboratory as technicians.

The Narcotics unit is responsible for collecting, archiving and disseminating narcotics-related intelligence for successful investigations and prosecutions. The goal is to reduce all criminal activity by effectively investigating, combating and interdicting the importation of illegal drugs into Santa Rosa County; thus enhancing the quality of life for the citizens in our community. This is accomplished by developing informant networks, working undercover, conducting surveillance, processing criminal intelligence data, arresting drug dealers and buyers who engage in illegal drug transactions. Officers and supervisors work closely with other units within Sheriff’s Office, as well as their counterparts on the state and federal level.