Formation of Regional Narcotics Task Force by Sheriff

CREAMER, Attorney General,

—You have requested an opinion on whether a Regional Narcotics Task Force proposed by the Sheriff of Allegheny County is lawful.

As explained to me, the purpose of the contemplated task force is to combat illegal drug trade in Allegheny County and the various municipalities within it by means of unifying under the command of the sheriff certain law enforcement officers from the county and from the municipalities within the county. Policy and coordination would be established by a board of directors composed of county and local law enforcement officers.

You are advised…