The Task Force is divided into an administrative section and five regional field offices covering the eastern, south central, northwestern, north central and southwestern regions of the state. The administrative section coordinates and supervises Task Force policies, operating procedures, investigations, finances, manpower allocations and liaison with other law enforcement agencies. The SNTF Policy Board formulates policies and operating procedures during scheduled meetings.
Investigations can include the use of wire intercepts.
With the exception of local officer's salaries, all other SNTF expenses for personnel, facilities, vehicles, equipment, confidential expenditure funds and civil liability are absorbed by the State Police Department, DEP Grants, Drug Control and Systems Improvement Grants or via forfeiture of assets. The coordination emanating from this multi-agency organization provides SNTF with its greatest strength. Information is freely exchanged between the local and state jurisdictions. Manpower and financial resources are available for major investigations. The Statewide Narcotics Task Force was established in July 1977 and its activities are mandated by Connecticut General Statute 29-176.