The FDLE SAFE grant is to be utilized to purchase needed equipment and provide overtime for operations to specifically counter fentanyl distribution and manufacturing. Fentanyl overdose calls and deaths have risen dramatically in the last several years and this grant will greatly enhance the police department’s resources to address the illegal distribution of fentanyl.
The grant from FDLE will provide the necessary resources and monies to allow specially trained and equipped officers to combat this fentanyl epidemic. Additionally, FDLE will provide resources and manpower to assist the police department with strategic drug interdiction operations as per the voluntary mutual aid agreement.
The SAFE grant along with the mutual aid agreement with FDLE will greatly benefit our community by targeting fentanyl dealers with the goal of eliminating them from our jurisdiction.
City Attorney Tim Driscoll reviewed the grant contract along with the mutual aid agreement and approved them both as to form.