The Lake County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
is comprised of various local, state, and federal agencies. Although its
main focus is on drug related crimes, the HIDTA also deals with weapons
trafficking, gang tracking, homicide investigations, financial corruption,
and more. The primary agencies connected to the Lake County HIDTA include
DEA, ATF, FBI, Indiana National Guard, Crown Point PD, Gary PD, East Chicago
PD, and Hammond PD. Each agency has provided agents/officers in support
of the war on drugs. The Investigative Support Center, comprised of well-trained
civilian and military analysts who specialize in various areas of criminal
investigative analysis, provides support to all agencies throughout the
state and surrounding areas.
Please feel free to tour our site. You can find out
more about the HIDTA and its initiatives, training opportunities, up-to-date
news from around the area, downloadable forms, and ways to contact us.
Use the links above to learn more about HIDTA's initiatives.
As a security precaution anyone submitting forms will have their identity
verified through their department.