Law Enforcement Assistance_Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Training
The Department of Justice enforces the law and defends the interest of the United States, ensuring public safety against threats foreign and domestic; providing Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeking just punishment for those guilty of unlawful pursuits; and ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
Program Accomplishments
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2006, the Office of Training (TR) provided training to 41,313 state and local law enforcement personnel. In FY 2007, TR provided training to 42,204 state and local law enforcement personnel. In FY 2008, TR will provide training to approximately 36,580 state and local law enforcement personnel.
Uses and Use Restrictions
For use by accredited members of agencies or organizations involved in the control of drug abuse or regulation of the drug industry.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State, local, military, and other Federal law enforcement and regulatory officials; crime laboratory technicians and forensic chemists.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State, local, military, and other Federal law enforcement and regulatory officials; crime laboratory technicians and forensic chemists.
Credentials/Documentation
The applicant must furnish suitable credentials.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Nominations received through DEA Field Division Offices.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Made in the form of a letter or a pre- printed application to the Divisional Office in the area or to the DEA Office of Training.
Award Procedures
By written communication to applicant (teletype, letter, etc).
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970; Reorganization Plan No. 2, 1973.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-1100-0-1-751.
Obigations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $3,099,850; and FY 08 est $3,434,610; and FY 09 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See the list of regional offices of the DEA in the Catalog address Appendix IV.
Headquarters Office
Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Training, P.O. Box 1475, Quantico, VA 22134-1475. Contact: Donald R. Webb; Telephone: (703) 632-5141; Fax: (703) 632-5167.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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