Scottsboro Police Launches Dedicated Drug Unit

New team of officers and K-9 partner aim to tackle illegal narcotics in the city

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:39pm

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The Scottsboro Police Department has established a specialized drug unit, assigning two full-time officers and a K-9 partner to focus on detecting and removing illegal narcotics from the community.

Why it matters

Drug-related crime and addiction have been ongoing challenges for many communities, and the creation of a dedicated drug unit signals Scottsboro's commitment to proactively addressing these issues and improving public safety.

The details

The new drug unit will be a top priority for the Scottsboro Police Department, with two officers and a K-9 named Amp assigned to the team on a full-time basis. The unit will work to target and eliminate illegal drugs within the city.

  • The Scottsboro Police Department announced the creation of the new drug unit on April 7, 2026.

The players

Greg Godfrey

The police chief of the Scottsboro Police Department, who stated that the drug unit will be a top priority for the department.

Amp

A K-9 partner who will serve full-time with the Scottsboro Police Department's new drug unit to assist in detecting and removing illegal narcotics.

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The takeaway

The establishment of a dedicated drug unit in Scottsboro reflects the city's commitment to proactively addressing drug-related crime and addiction, with the goal of improving public safety and the overall well-being of the community.