Law Enforcement Assistance_Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs_Laboratory Analysis
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 2007, 4,829 State and local exhibits were analyzed.
Uses and Use Restrictions
DEA laboratories will conduct specialized forensic chemical analysis and examinations involving drug evidence for duly constituted state, county, and municipal law enforecemnt agencies on an as needed basis, in accordance with DEA policy and procedures.
This service supplements but does not replace services provided by state, county, or municipal laboratories.
The agencies/laboratories requesting the service must not have the capability of conducting the examination(s)requested.
Examinations are made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter related to the mission of the DEA, and that the resulting laboratory report will be used only for offical purposes related to the investigation or subsequent prosecution.
Laboratory services and follow-up court testimony, if required, will be provided free of cost to agenices.
DEA will assist state, county, and municipal agency laboratories with the training of their forensic chemists, as necessary and where appropriate.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A GRANT PROGRAM.
NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any duly constituted State and local law enforcement agency in the United States or any of its possessions.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Any duly constituted State and local law enforcement agency in the United States or any of its possessions.
Credentials/Documentation
A formal written request is required from an appropriate official of the requesting law enforcement agency.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Made in the form of a letter on official letterhead to the Director of the DEA Laboratory which services the regional area where the agency is located; or to DEA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20537; Attn: Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Forensic Sciences.
Award Procedures
Note: This is not a grant program. No funding is available.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970; Reorganization Plan No. 1, 1968; 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 $4,077,245; FY 08 est $4,754,523; and FY 09 est $5,229,975.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Please contact the field lavoratories of the DEA; see Appendix IV of the catalog for a list of addresses.
Headquarters Office
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Forensic Sciences, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537. Telephone: (202) 307-8866.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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