In 2023, the Florida Legislature established state funding under the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) in Florida program to conduct investigations designed to combat illegal fentanyl activity. This grant provides reimbursement for approved fentanyl-related investigative operations, which may include:
- Overtime and Related Benefits
- Relevant Travel Costs
- Purchase of Investigative Supplies
- Equipment Purchases (must be pre-approved by the FDLE S.A.F.E. Executive Board via Funding Request Form)
- Relevant Contractual Services
- Training Costs (must be pre-approved by the FDLE S.A.F.E. Executive Board via Funding Request Form)
- Other Costs Associated with Cases Focusing on Fentanyl Eradication
Available funds will be distributed based on the operational needs of each agency’s investigations as approved by the FDLE S.A.F.E. Executive Board.