Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NW HIDTA)

What Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NW HIDTA) does

Northwest HIDTA is a federally funded coordination program established in 1997 and administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) under congressional authorization originally created in 1988. It operates as a regional drug control and public health hub covering 15 of 39 Washington State counties, uniting 75+ federal, state, local, and tribal agencies through 19 law enforcement initiatives, intelligence sharing infrastructure, and a biennial grant program that funds 15 prevention and treatment organizations. The program functions as a federally mandated integrator rather than a revenue-generating enterprise, providing all services at no cost to eligible agencies and communities.

Its core technology stack centers on three interoperable platforms: RISSafe (RISS Officer Safety Event Deconfliction System) and the Western States Information Network (WSIN) for law enforcement event deconfliction and intelligence sharing, and the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) for near real-time overdose surveillance across the state. These are not proprietary systems built by Northwest HIDTA but are deployed and supported by the program as integration infrastructure. Operational output in 2024 included disruption of 53 drug trafficking and money laundering organizations, $94.2 million in seizures (7,711 kg of drugs and 3.35 million fentanyl pills), 468 fugitives apprehended, and 622 firearms seized.

The business model is grant-funded and non-commercial: federal appropriations flow through ONDCP to support enforcement coordination, prevention and treatment grants, training programs, and overdose response activities. Go-to-market is community-led through direct agency coordination and a competitive RFP process for prevention/treatment funding. Customer segments are federal/state/local/tribal law enforcement, public health agencies, courts and corrections, and nonprofit treatment providers across Washington State. The 2024 result of a 14% statewide decline in overdose deaths reflects the combined supply-reduction and demand-reduction model the program executes.

Name

Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NW HIDTA)

Legal name

Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NW HIDTA)

Website

https://northwesthidta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northwest HIDTA is a federally funded coordination program, established 1997 and administered by ONDCP, that unites 75+ federal, state, local, and tribal agencies across 15 Washington State counties to disrupt drug trafficking and support prevention, treatment, and overdose response through 19 enforcement initiatives and 15 prevention/treatment grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Drug Enforcement Coordination Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221), Police Protection (92212)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Drug enforcement coordination
• Overdose prevention programs
• Law enforcement intelligence sharing
• Event deconfliction services
• Substance use treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Grant Funding: Northwest HIDTA is a federally-funded program authorized by Congress in 1988, administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Funding supports law enforcement initiatives and public health organizations across 15 Washington State counties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Northwest HIDTA coordinates federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies along with public health organizations to disrupt drug trafficking and money laundering organizations across 15 Washington State counties. The program administers grant funding to prevention and treatment organizations via biennial RFPs, provides event deconfliction and intelligence sharing services through RISSafe and WSIN, supports overdose response via ODMAP, and delivers training to public safety and public health professionals.

Product overview

Northwest HIDTA is a federal program (created 1997) that operates as a coordination and support hub rather than a single product. The organization provides a portfolio of interconnected services: event deconfliction systems (RISSafe, Western States Information Network), the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP), law enforcement enforcement coordination across 19 initiatives, investigations support, the Northwest Fentanyl Overdose Investigations Working Group, prevention and treatment grant programs to 15 partner organizations, and specialized training courses. These services work together to disrupt drug trafficking while supporting public health overdose response across 15 Washington State counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) Free web-based, mobile-friendly software platform for near real-time reporting and surveillance of suspected fatal and nonfatal overdoses, enabling spike alerts and rapid community response mobilization for public safety and public health organizations.
• Event Deconfliction Services Law enforcement coordination service using the Western States Information Network and RISSafe Officer Safety Event Deconfliction System to protect officers, reduce risk, and safeguard citizens during investigations and operations across Washington State.
• Enforcement Support Coordination of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement personnel to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking and money laundering organizations through 19 law enforcement initiatives across 15 Washington counties.
• Investigations Support Support for investigations targeting prolific and dangerous drug traffickers and money launderers through partnership with over 75 federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.
• Overdose Response Strategy Joint initiative where public health and law enforcement representatives collaborate to share information, support evidence-based practices, and promote overdose prevention activities to combat Washington's overdose epidemic.
• Prevention Programs Substance use prevention support through risk factor reduction, education, skill-building programs, and evidence-based multi-sector approaches administered via biennial competitive RFP process to organizations in eligible counties.
• Treatment Programs Substance use disorder treatment and linkage to care programs supporting recovery services, administered via biennial competitive RFP process with two-year funding cycles.
• Training Courses Meaningful, timely, and targeted training courses designed to enhance drug enforcement, analysis, prevention, and treatment efforts for public safety and public health professionals in the Pacific Northwest region.
• Drug Threat Analysis Group Analysis group providing drug threat assessment and intelligence support for the HIDTA program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 drug trafficking and money laundering organizations disrupted or dismantled in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Western States Information Network (WSIN)coreTechnology or IntegrationWSIN is employed by Northwest HIDTA to provide event deconfliction services and intelligence sharing capabilities to law enforcement agencies across Washington State.
• RISSafe (RISS Officer Safety Event Deconfliction System)coreTechnology or IntegrationRISSafe program used to provide event deconfliction services that protect law enforcement officers and reduce risk to citizens.
• Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP)coreTechnology or IntegrationFree web-based platform supported by HIDTA for near real-time overdose surveillance and reporting, enabling spike alerts and rapid community response mobilization.
• Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal oversight agency that administers the HIDTA program created by Congress in 1988. ONDCP provides program guidance and federal funding authorization.
• National HIDTA ProgramflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordination body for all 33 HIDTAs across the US, providing program resources, Drug Threat Analysis Group, and Domestic Highway Enforcement initiatives.
• Washington State PatrolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement agency partner involved in the Northwest Fentanyl Overdose Investigations Working Group and other coordinated initiatives.
• US Department of Justice – DEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partner participating in the Northwest Fentanyl Overdose Investigations Working Group and other drug enforcement initiatives.
• Washington State Narcotics Investigators Association (WSNIA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining partner providing educational opportunities for narcotics investigators in Washington State.
• Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center (WRCTC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional counterdrug training center offering courses to law enforcement and public health professionals.
• Arizona HIDTAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional HIDTA partner providing training opportunities and coordination.
• Oregon-Idaho HIDTAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional HIDTA partner providing training events and coordination.
• Overdose Response Strategy (ORS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative where public health and law enforcement representatives work together to share information, support evidence-based practices, and promote overdose prevention activities.
• Washington Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health agency providing overdose data, naloxone distribution resources, and public health expertise for coordinated overdose response efforts.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal health agency providing overdose data dashboards and national surveillance information.
• University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing overdose data dashboards, research, and educational materials for prevention and treatment efforts.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Washington State Department of Health: State health agency explicitly partnered with Northwest HIDTA on overdose data, naloxone distribution, and public health expertise. Operates in the same Washington State geography with overlapping overdose surveillance and harm reduction mandates.
• Washington State Patrol: State law enforcement agency explicitly partnered with Northwest HIDTA in the Northwest Fentanyl Overdose Investigations Working Group. Comparable regional scope with overlapping drug enforcement and intelligence coordination responsibilities.

Direct peers

• Oregon-Idaho HIDTA: Sibling regional HIDTA covering Oregon and Idaho, explicitly named as a coordination and training partner of Northwest HIDTA. Operates the same federal HIDTA mandate, intelligence sharing infrastructure, and grant funding model in an adjacent Pacific Northwest geography.
• Arizona HIDTA: Another regional HIDTA explicitly named as a training and coordination partner. Operates under the same federal HIDTA framework, coordinating drug enforcement and prevention/treatment efforts in Arizona counties with comparable structure to Northwest HIDTA.

Broad incumbents

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Federal agency providing overdose data dashboards and national surveillance referenced by Northwest HIDTA. Operates a much broader public health surveillance and overdose prevention mission at national scale.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): Federal agency referenced as a partner channel for substance use resources. Operates the broader national behavioral health and substance use grant programs of which Northwest HIDTA's prevention/treatment RFPs are a regional subset.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Federal agency explicitly partnered with Northwest HIDTA through the Northwest Fentanyl Overdose Investigations Working Group. Operates as a national-level enforcement body with overlapping drug trafficking disruption mission but a much broader federal investigative footprint.

Others

• Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center (WRCTC): Regional counterdrug training center explicitly partnered with Northwest HIDTA for training delivery. Provides overlapping training capacity to law enforcement and public health professionals in the western United States.
• Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP): Web-based overdose surveillance platform explicitly supported by Northwest HIDTA. Provides overlapping real-time overdose monitoring infrastructure used across HIDTAs and public safety/public health agencies nationwide.
• Western States Information Network (WSIN): Regional law enforcement intelligence sharing network explicitly employed by Northwest HIDTA. Provides overlapping event deconfliction and intelligence capabilities across western states that Northwest HIDTA leverages as infrastructure rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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