(1185) UNET Division

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, California Highway Patrol and commanded by a member of the California Department of Justice. The UNET’s primary responsibility is the investigation of all drug related offences 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.

• Seized 137lbs of illegal drugs.
• Served a total of 22 search warrants.
• Seized 22 weapons.

• Ability to fully staff regional team.
• Aging undercover vehicles.
• Lack of staffing making it difficult to keep up with grant requirements.

• Make UNET self-sufficient without relying on grant funding.
• Get full-time commitment from all agencies involved.
• Replace undercover fleet and upgrade technology.