Narcotics Section

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1-800-535-3344
FOR ANY INFORMATION ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY



Mission Statement

Our mission is to protect citizens of the state from the illicit manufacturing, distribution, selling, and use of drugs by enforcing all federal and state laws governing such activities.

Historical Overview

The Legislative Act 94, Section 14 of 1936, delineated the duties and powers of State Police employees granting them the same power, with respect to criminal matters and the enforcement of laws relating thereto, as sheriffs, constables, and other police officers in their respective jurisdictions. In 1996, with the creation of the Bureau of Investigation, the Narcotics Section was reorganized and centralized under one command.

Organization Composition

The Narcotics Section is one of four sections within the Bureau of Investigation (BOI). The commander of the Narcotics Section holds the rank of Captain. The narcotics commander reports to the Major of the Criminal Investigation Program. The Major reports to the Deputy Superintendent of BOI.

The Narcotics Section headquarters is domiciled in Baton Rouge. The state is divided into three districts, which comprises nine field offices. Each district is supervised by a lieutenant and each field office has supervisory sergeants to complement and support personnel to pursue the mission and duties of the Narcotics Section.

Goals

The Narcotics Section provides the citizens of Louisiana a safer community through proactive drug related enforcement and cooperative efforts with local and federal law enforcement agencies. This goal is accomplished through several programs within the Narcotics Section: the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) initiative, the Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDR), Federal Task Force Participation and targeting local and multi-state drug trafficking organizations.

Contact Information

Headquarters
Baton Rouge
7919 Independence Boulevard, A-2
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
225-925-3702 Office
225-925-3769 Fax

South District Narcotics
Baton Rouge Office
225-925-6426 Office
225-922-2952 Fax
Parish Area of Responsibility:
East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Ascension, North St. James

Hammond Office
985-543-5147 Office
985-543-4153 Fax
Parish Area of Responsibility:
St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington

Metro New Orleans Office
504-840-1470 Office
504-840-1412 Fax
Parish Area of Responsibility:
Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, North St. John

West District Narcotics
Lafayette Office
337-262-3361 Office
337-262-5169 Fax
Parish Area of Responsibility:
St. Landry, Acadia, Vermilion, Evangeline, Lafayette, St. Martin, Iberia

Lake Charles Office
337-491-2903 Office
337-491-2905 Fax
Parish Area of Responsibility:
Beauregard, Allen, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Cameron

Morgan City Office
985-385-7000 Office
985-385-7010 Fax
Parish Area of Responsibility:
St. Mary, Assumption, Terrebonne, South St. James, Lafourche, St. Martin, South St. John

North District Narcotics
Alexandria Office
318-484-2190 Office
318-484-2128 Fax
Parish Area of Responsibility:
Rapides, Vernon, Avoyelles, Concordia, Catahoula, LaSalle, Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, Winn

Monroe Office
318-362-4582 Office
318-362-4583 Fax
Parish Area of Responsibility:
Union, Morehouse, West Carroll, East Carroll, Lincoln, Jackson, Ouachita, Richland, Madison, Caldwell, Franklin, Tensas

Shreveport Office
318-676-3200 Office
318-676-3202 Fax
Parish Area of Responsibility:
Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River, DeSoto

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)

The mission of the HIDTA program is to disrupt the market for illegal drugs in the United States by assisting federal, state and local law enforcement entities participating in the HIDTA program. The Gulf Coast HIDTA initiative provides resources to federal, state and local agencies in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to dismantle and disrupt drug trafficking organizations operating in the Gulf Coast Region. The HIDTA Louisiana Operations Center consists of several coordinated multi-agency groups.

The Louisiana State Police manages the Metropolitan New Orleans Mobile Deployment Team (MDT). This initiative was first funded in 1997. The Metro New Orleans Mobile Deployment Team (MDT) is tasked with identifying, targeting, disrupting and dismantling local drug trafficking organizations operating in the New Orleans metropolitan area. The MDT coordinates investigative efforts with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in order to eliminate or reduce drug trafficking and its harmful consequences in the New Orleans area. The MDT investigates drug trafficking organizations using the Gulf Coast Highway System to smuggle illicit narcotics. The MDT coordinates post highway interdiction investigations and controlled deliveries with other HIDTA initiatives.

Gulf Coast HIDTA

Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDR)

The mission of the DDR program is to reduce future substance abuse by reinforcing the drug-free commitment of today's youth through cognitive, emotional and social skills development. This program will promote a powerful message and educate them to make good decisions that will positively influence the outcome of their lives.

To accomplish this mission there are several programs within the DDR program: Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), Behind the Faces, and Stay on Track.

Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP)

The Louisiana State Police DCE/SP has been in operation since 1985. The DCE/SP unit is funded through a federal grant provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration's DCE/SP program. The DCE/SP program coordinates the efforts of federal, state, local police agencies and the National Guard to aggressively strive to halt the cultivation of marijuana in the State of Louisiana. It is the only program that exclusively targets domestically grown marijuana.


The DCE/SP program is permanently staffed by three regional coordinators and one statewide coordinator. The duties of the coordinators are to administer and coordinate the program within the requirements of the federal grant. They work with law enforcement agencies at all levels to share intelligence, technology, equipment and manpower in investigations related to the domestic cultivation of marijuana. During the height of the marijuana growing season, the staff plans, organizes and implements aggressive detection and eradication efforts of marijuana grows, both indoor and outdoor, while apprehending identified violators.
The DCE/SP staff has also taken the lead for the Narcotics Section in educating the public on the dangers, social effects, and consequences, both health and criminal, of illicit drug use. Regional coordinators are available to address civic, school, parent, and student groups. They can also provide informational leaflets and pamphlets during their presentations.

To contact the DCE/SP unit, contact one of our local offices.

DEA Marijuana Eradication



Stay on Track

The Louisiana State Police Narcotics Section and the Louisiana National Guard, combined forces and assets to reach and touch an unprecedented amount of children in the State of Louisiana. Our efforts bring a message of hope and understanding about the future and well being of our youth.

The Louisiana National Guard "Stay on Track" program targets middle-aged-students (6th–8th graders) and combines sound prevention science principles with the popular appeal of motor sports. "Stay on Track" uses motor sport analogies throughout the program to introduce and reinforce important concepts. It is an evidence based-measurable program. A pre- and post-test are completed by all students to measure changes in knowledge, use intention and attitude. This national program has a track record of success.

Learn more about the Louisiana National Guard "Stay on Track" program