Law Enforcement Assistance-Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Training (16.004)
Program
16.004 Law Enforcement Assistance-Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Training
Federal Agency
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970; Reorganization Plan No. 2, 1973.
Program Number
16.004
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To acquaint appropriate professional and enforcement personnel with (1) techniques in the conduct of drug investigations; (2) aspects of physical security in legitimate drug distribution; (3) techniques in analysis of drugs for evidential purpose; (4) pharmacology, socio-psychological aspects of drug abuse, drug education, and; (5) management and supervisory training for drug unit Commanders.
Types of Assistance
Training.
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.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Nominations received through DEA Field Division Offices. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
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 Procedure
By written communication to applicant (teletype, letter, etc).
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2002 approximately 40,200 state and local law enforcement personnel participated in and received training from DEA's Office of Training. In fiscal year 2003, an estimated 40,200 state and local law enforcement personnel will receive DEA-related training.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-1100-0-1-751.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 02 $12,500,000; FY 03 est $12,800,000; and FY 04 est $13,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
16.300, Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Advanced Police Training; 16.302, Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Field Police Training; 21.052, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms_Training Assistance; 97.015, Secret Service_Training Activities.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See the list of regional offices of the DEA in the Catalog address Appendix IV.
Headquarters Office
Special Agent in Charge, Office of Training, Drug Enforcement Administration, P.O. Box 1475, Quantico, VA 22134-1475 Contact: John R. McCarty. Telephone: (703) 632-5011. FTS (703) 632-5012.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
