United States Federal Authority: The DEA Enforcement Administration (Essay Sample)

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The DEA Enforcement Administration
The DEA Enforcement Administration is a United States federal authority that is responsible for the enforcement of controlled substances. The DEA was founded in 1973 with the aim of controlling drug abuse and smuggling in the US. Established during the reign of President Richard Nixon, the DEA was created as the sole federal agency to administer drug lawsCITATION Bea10 \p 67 \l 1033 (Beaudet 67). Since its inception, the DEA has dealt with numerous cases involving world's most powerful drug lords in America. As a drug law enforcement agency, the DEA trucks finances connected with drug trafficking and ensure street safety from violent drug gangs. In undertaking its functions, DEA works in collaboration with other national authorities, local, state, private organizations, foreign governments, and professional groups among others. The DEA is headed by the Administrator of Drug Enforcement who is appointed by the President and thereafter confirmed by the United States SenateCITATION Bea10 \p 45 \l 1033 (Beaudet 45). Down the hierarchy, there is the Deputy Administrator, the Chief of Operations, Chief Inspector, and three Assistant Administrators.
DEA agents are responsible for enforcing laws concerning drug trafficking, smuggling, and the prevention controlled substances. The DEA agent work is challenging and risky albeit rewardingCITATION Gre07 \p 85 \l 1033 (Greene 85). In order to get employment opportunity with the DEA, individuals have to perform an application process that entails various phases. The DEA application procedure can take a maximum of one year as a result of high number of applications. Afterwards, recruits have to undertake 19-week training program that is rigorous and includes lessons such as firearm proficiency, tactical shooting, weapon's safety, and peri...