How do I contact the DEA?
By Sarah Oconnor
How do I contact the DEA?
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- GENERAL QUESTIONS: DEA Headquarters: (202) 307-1000.
- Report Unlawful Activities: 1-877-792-2873.
- MEDIA/PRESS INQUIRIES:
- CONGRESSIONAL QUESTIONS:
- DRUG PREVENTION AND EDUCATION:
- REGISTRATION AND MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS:
- Drug Enforcement Administration.
- DEA POLICY QUESTIONS:
Where are DEA offices located?
Arlington, Virginia
DEA’s headquarters is located in Arlington, Virginia across from the Pentagon. It maintains its own DEA Academy located on the Marine Corps Base Quantico at Quantico, Virginia along side the FBI Academy. It maintains 23 domestic field divisions with 222 field offices and 92 foreign offices in 70 countries.
How much do DEA agents make an hour?
DEA Agent Salary
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $141,500 | $68 |
| 75th Percentile | $105,500 | $51 |
| Average | $82,100 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,500 | $18 |
What is the best college for a DEA agent?
List of all Law Enforcement Administration colleges in the U.S.
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Louisville, KY | 3/5 | 22 : 1 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | 5/5 | 15 : 1 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | 4/5 | 24 : 1 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | 2/5 | 40 : 1 |
Is the DEA part of the FBI?
The FBI is a primary law enforcement agency for the U.S. government, charged with enforcement of more than 200 categories of federal laws. The DEA is a single-mission agency charged with enforcing drug laws. The FBI works closely with both agencies on cases where our jurisdictions overlap.
How hard is it to get into DEA?
The work of a DEA agent is challenging and dangerous but also rewarding. Entrance requirements for acceptance into the DEA agent training program are numerous and rigorous. The application process encompasses several phases, is very competitive and can take up to 1 year to complete.
Who has higher rank DEA or FBI?
Employee Ratings. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) scored higher in 6 areas: Overall Rating, Career Opportunities, Culture & Values, CEO Approval, % Recommend to a friend and Positive Business Outlook. DEA scored higher in 2 areas: Compensation & Benefits and Work-life balance.
Is DEA Federal or state?
The DEA was established in 1973 as the federal organization in charge of enforcing the controlled substances laws of the United States.
