Drug Task Force Strengthens the First Line of Defense Against the Opioid Epidemic
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports that the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department are each adding additional investigators to the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. The Drug Task Force is currently made up of members from the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, City of Beacon Police, City of Poughkeepsie Police, Town of Poughkeepsie Police, Town of East Fishkill Police and the Town of Hyde Park Police. The Investigators assigned to the Drug Task Force embody unparalleled skills in narcotics related investigations, unwavering commitment, and exceptional professionalism.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force sole mission is to apprehend drug dealers to prevent senseless overdose deaths. The addition of these new investigators will only accelerate our already fast paced approach to removing dangerous narcotics including Fentanyl from our communities. This unit will remain laser-focused on narcotics and overdose deaths and the resources of the Drug Task Force are exclusively utilized to combat overdoses in Dutchess County. The decision to add more investigators to a dedicated narcotics unit is one that will bring significant benefits that include efficiency, enhancement of the Drug Task Force capabilities, and ultimately leading to a more successful fight against preventable deaths in our communities.
Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati said, “I will continue to keep investigators assigned to the Drug Task Force to assist with apprehending and holding those accountable who choose to sell drugs in our communities. The Drug Task Force is the only dedicated narcotics unit in Dutchess County that is made up of talented narcotics investigators from multiple agencies working together as a team for one purpose, to prevent deaths in our County.”
Chief Cavaliere said, “The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department supports the mission of the Drug Task Force and their work to keep dangerous drugs out of our Town and surrounding communities.”
