Law Enforcement Initiatives
Chicago HIDTA directs critical funding to law enforcement initiatives composed of multi-agency task forces. The specific mission of each initiative is determined by the Chicago HIDTA Executive Board, representing law enforcement leadership across the region. This strategic oversight ensures that resources are targeted effectively at narcotics-related challenges, while maintaining the agility to execute fast, coordinated responses to emerging threats.
Chicago HIDTA supports over 20 law enforcement initiatives aimed at lowering drug-related crime and violence. More than 80 federal, state, and local agencies collaborate within these HIDTA-funded programs. Each initiative works closely with the HIDTA Investigative Support Center (ISC). Utilizing advanced law enforcement technology, the ISC gathers, analyzes, and shares information and intelligence concerning drug trafficking, money laundering, violence, gangs, and weapons trafficking to assist HIDTA initiatives and their partner agencies.
HIDTA-Funded Initiatives
Chicago HIDTA resources are invested in multi-agency initiatives approved by the Executive Board. These initiatives bring investigators, analysts, and support staff from different agencies together under a shared mission while each member maintains their home-agency authorities and policies.
Regional Drug Enforcement Task Forces
Multi-agency groups that focus on mid- to upper-level drug trafficking organizations operating within the Chicago HIDTA region, combining investigators, analysts, and prosecutors from multiple jurisdictions.
Highway & Interdiction Operations
Initiatives that concentrate on major transportation corridors and distribution routes, using interdiction, investigation, and intelligence to identify and disrupt trafficking networks moving drugs, weapons, and proceeds.
Financial & Proceeds Investigations
Teams that prioritize criminal proceeds, money laundering, and other financial activity that enables drug trafficking, working closely with financial crime units and prosecutors.
Violent Crime, Gangs & Firearms
Initiatives that address violent organizations and gang groups linked to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and other serious crimes that harm communities in the Chicago HIDTA region.
These categories reflect common areas of focus across the Chicago HIDTA portfolio. Specific initiative structures, participating agencies, and priorities are reviewed and approved by the Executive Board on an ongoing basis.
Operational Support
In addition to these initiatives, Chicago HIDTA supports multi-agency investigations through deconfliction services and the Investigative Support Center (ISC). These tools help reduce operational conflicts, enhance officer safety, and improve the flow of timely intelligence.
Event & Target Deconfliction
Register operations and investigative targets to identify potential conflicts with other agencies. Deconfliction is available for operations such as search warrants, buys, raids, surveillance, and other enforcement activity.
When an overlap is detected, the system notifies participating officers so they can coordinate directly. Case details are not shared automatically—only that a potential conflict exists.
Learn About DeconflictionInvestigative Support Center (ISC)
The ISC provides analytical products, case support, and information sharing services for HIDTA-participating agencies. Support may include link charts, phone toll analysis, mapping, and trend reports.
Requests are prioritized based on officer safety, operational tempo, and Executive Board guidance.
ISC InformationNeed Assistance?
If you have questions about eligibility, program access, or how your agency can participate in Chicago HIDTA initiatives, please contact the HIDTA office.
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