Narcotics Function:
The Saint Paul Police Department Narcotics Unit will enforce existing laws pertaining to the abuse, possession, sale and trafficking of controlled substances.
- Investigate cases involving drugs.
- Obtain, execute and return search warrants.
- Interrogate suspects and prisoners.
- Assist the districts on squad calls that involve drugs.
- Develop and utilize informants.
- Assist other agencies on investigations within the city.
- Perform all presumptive drugs testing for all suspected controlled substances recovered where criminal charges are being sought for a violation of controlled substance laws.
1. Narcotics hold book officers will be trained and certified to conduct presumptive testing.
2. These tests will be conducted in a controlled environment and in accordance with the training and standards of the NIK Poly-testing System.
3. Investigators who have a case involving suspected controlled substance violations can request testing by the Narcotics unit via an email to SPPD-narcotics@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
4. Please specify the following in the email:
- Case number
- Item Number
- Description of item that needs to be tested
- How quickly the item needs to be tested
- An email address where the results report should be sent
Investigative Fund - Narcotics:
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All funds are subject to audit by the police or city accountant and state auditor. The funds will be reimbursed at least quarterly and at year’s end.
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Updated February 1, 2019