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Narcotics Section
CALL
1-800-535-3344
FOR ANY INFORMATION ON ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
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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)
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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. |
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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. |
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DEA Marijuana Eradication
Behind the Faces
The Louisiana State Police Narcotics Section partnered with the Louisiana National Guard,
the Louisiana State Troopers Association, the Louisiana Troopers Charities and Motivational
Productions to present, "Behind the Faces" to Louisiana students. We are excited about this fifty
minute motivational production targeting middle and high-school students. Understanding what
our future leaders, employees, and parents of tomorrow are facing today, there is a great need to
provide media examples of good decision making to which they can relate.
There are many ways to reinforce a powerful message. This production strives to accomplish its
goal by contributing educational drug awareness to public and private schools through media which
promotes and demonstrates a clear positive message of hope, truth, character, right choices, and the
consequences of wrong choices.
Bullying and substance abuse are two major topics discussed in this film. Friendships are
an important part of life and whom teens choose to hang out with can affect or alter the direction of
their lives. This production presents three different examples of friendship and what to expect from
each. We want to teach teens to use their best judgment when it comes to selecting who to call a
friend. "Behind the Faces" features real life examples of bad friendships that went wrong, and
others that will motivate and inspire students to consider who they call "friend."
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.
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