(1185) UNET Division

(40) Sheriff

Division Overview

The Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team (UNET) is a multi-agency drug task force made up of staff from the Sheriff’s Office, Hollister Police Department, and California Highway Patrol and commanded by a California Department of Justice member. The UNET’s primary responsibility is the investigation of all drug related offenses in not only our local community, but the tri-county community. UNET’s aggressive stance on drug enforcement has been effective in the seizure of large quantities of illegal drugs and firearms.

Recommended Budget

Recent Departmental Accomplishments

  • Eradicated 26,054 illegal marijuana plant and 2,211.7 lbs. processed marijuana
  • 38 Firearms seized
  • 41 total arrests for illegal drugs / guns
  • Added the Special Intelligence Unit (SIU) to work with agents

Top Departmental Concerns

  • Ability to fully staff regional team
  • Aging undercover vehicles
  • Staffing challenges to fulfill grant requirements and community needs

Long Range Planning Goals (3-5 years) For Department

  • Make UNET self-sufficient and nondependent on grant funds
  • Obtain full time committment from all agencies involved
  • Replace undercover fleet and upgrade technology