Drug Enforcement Administration ( Dea )

The DEA is the primary agency to enforce federal drug laws and follow up on drug investigations in foreign countries. The DEA mission is “to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States to those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances for illicit traffic in the United State” (Drug Enforcement Administration, n.d., ¶ 1). Some of the responsibilities under the DEA include investigating and preparing for prosecutions of offenders who operate in the U.S. and internationally. Drug offenders also include local gangs who carry out drug distribution in our communities. DEA manages a national drug intellect program in collaboration with local, state, federal, and foreign officials to gather and investigate distribution tactics.

Do You know what L.E.A.D. stands for? It stands for Law Enforcement Against Drugs. Over the course of the L.E.A.D. program I learned the effects of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. I also learned about how to handle peer pressure and set goals.

“It is the mission of the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force to provide a comprehensive and multi-jurisdictional effort to reduce drug trafficking and its harmful consequences and to provide effective drug awareness education through the coordination and resource sharing of its participating agencies.”

Drug use in New Mexico is the highest factor into crime, violence, homelessness, poverty and overdose. Statistics have shown that this state has had the highest drug overdose death rate in the nation for most of the last two decades. With illegal drugs still playing a big factor into this problem, prescription drugs cause more deaths than both cocaine and heroin. There are many contributions into why New Mexico has had such a bad drug abuse problem including one of the biggest cartels in the US is located here and many of the society is introduced to drugs at such a young age. There has been an ongoing crisis of deaths but with help from the

In the twenty-first century there is a plethora of drugs distributing from Mexico to the United States all the way to Canada causing numerous people to be sentenced to prison, to depart from their families, and to even die. Luckily, there is one law enforcement agency created by the U.S. government to banish these horrible facets, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Breaking down and destroying drug empires, arresting the kingpin leaders of illegal narcotics, and trying to put an end to this terrorizing crime. Drug cartels have always been an enormous issue all across the globe, but the DEA is like the superhero trying to fight

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, otherwise known as the ATF, is one of 60 criminal justice programs under the Department of Justice. Their mission is to regulate and investigate crimes related to the above mentioned items.

Since the late 19th century, the federal and states governments of the United States have enacted laws and policies to deter the use and distribution of illegal drugs. These laws and policies have not only deemed what drugs are legal and illegal, but have also established penalties for the possession and distribution of these substances and established federal agencies to control drug use and administer drug law enforcement. This essay will not only examine the landmark drug laws and policies established by the federal and state governments, but also the enforcement of drug laws.

During a review of the master file the following documents were located: Case Assignment packet, Physician and Surgeon License Renewal Application signed By James A Hawk, dated December 31, 2014, Letter of Explanation submitted by Dr James A Hawk signed and dated December 31, 2014.

As covered in lecture, the e-text also discussed the decentralization of the federal government into individual agencies, which includes the DEA. Furthermore, the e-text examined the importance of technology in the criminal justice system. Technology helps enforcement communicate with the public while enabling them to work smarter, not harder. The DEA has created two websites containing useful information about drugs and drug use in order for the public to be aware of drugs’ severe consequences.

Pharmacies in the U.S. rarely get visits from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. It is normally the job of state authorities to handle inspections and enforcement of regulations surrounding pharmacies. However, in cases of drug diversion from pharmacies, and in certain cases of "doctor shoppers" and forged prescriptions, the DEA may become involved.

This research paper is compiled from many interviews conducted with Agents at the Fort Smith office and has contributions from documents in the DEA resource center database. It will outline the history of the DEA, along with its mission and purpose. It will also introduce my supervisor and describe the Fort Smith agency, in general, and how the DEA operates within the domestic and international criminal justice system. In conclusion, I will describe my time working with the agents and my experience with the internship as a whole.

US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) lead of law enforcement operation for combat of sale and distribution of narcotics and other illegal drugs. The DEA is under the Department of Justice that enforces federal anti-drug laws. The DEA is responsibilities included investigation and preparation for major violators of controlled substances at interstate and international levels. It prosecution of criminal and drug gangs who perpetrate violence’s in communities. Management of national federal, state, local and forgive official to collect, analyze and disseminate operation drug illegal information. Enforcement of Controlled Substances Act to pertain to manufacture, distribution and dispensing of legally produced substances.

Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs with various other law enforcement and intelligence gathering agencies, including the ODALE, was given the responsibility of enforcing the nation’s federal drug laws. It’s enormous sphere of influence is reflected in its Mission Statement which states among other things; “The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States…”(15) The DEA was designed as an American agency with an international agenda.

“Money being directed into the DEA has meant fewer funding for worse crimes and has left vital schooling, well-being, societal service and community security programs suffering to operate miserable funding”

But what is this substance I am talking about? You may ask, or be wondering; if you haven figure it out by now, I am talking about the illegal use of drugs. I currently live in Chester, Pennsylvania and I constantly see and am reminded by the horrible consequences the illegal use of drugs has on my people. If you can tell by now this is a topic that is close to my heart and it is something I feel very passionate about. So in this research paper I am going to focus on the international drug trade and the effects it has on the community I live in, Chester, and with enough research I will be able to explain to you, how the so called “war on drugs” movement that started about 50 years ago negatively fuels the rise of illegal drug use in this country. We will see in this paper, I will attempt to position and contextualize the old debates that come with the drug war, and find some new ways to clarify some concepts and indicate the need of change in the evolution of our understanding, our justice system and range of criminal activities that should be viewed through the different prism or “light” and those activities lead to crime and what need to be