Greetings all,
I am pleased to welcome you to the New Orleans Operation Engage website. My name is Steven L. Hofer, and I serve as the Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Division.
Our community faces a serious challenge with the rising incidence of fatal and nonfatal drug poisonings. Recognizing this critical issue, the DEA has committed to engaging with communities at a grassroots level to mitigate these incidents through targeted education and increased awareness.
Operation Engage is our strategic initiative focused on addressing the predominant drug threats in our region, specifically fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Key components of Operation Engage include:
1. Community and Stakeholder Meetings: These gatherings are essential for sharing vital information about drug trends, emerging threats, and other significant developments.
2. DEA Citizens’ Academy: This program underscores the importance of forging robust partnerships with community leaders and enhancing cooperation with local entities. Participants will receive comprehensive insights into the operations of federal drug law enforcement, fostering a better understanding of our collaborative efforts to tackle drug trafficking, abuse, and associated violence.
3. Youth Engagement: Through partnerships with organizations like CADCA and initiatives such as the DEA Educational Foundation Youth Dance Program, we offer engaging and educational activities for youth. These programs are designed to provide accurate and age-appropriate drug awareness in an engaging manner.
4. Community Outreach Programs: Our division is implementing a diverse array of prevention strategies. These include coalition outreach, prescription drug take-back initiatives, and offering technical assistance and guidance to community groups.
We are eager to share the numerous resources and opportunities available through our office with the community. I encourage you, along with your families, to review our Operation Engage webpage and explore the extensive resources we offer. Early education about drug experimentation, misuse, addiction, and related behaviors is crucial for empowering families to prevent these issues.
Sincerely at your service,
Steven L. Hofer
Special Agent in Charge
New Orleans Division
Events
Dates: October 10, October 17, October 24, October 30, and November 4, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: DEA New Orleans Field Division, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1800, Metairie, LA 70002
Learn about communications, crime prevention, investigations, fentanyl education, tactical training, and much more. Email DEA.CitizensAcademy.NOD@dea.gov to request an application package.
View the full flyer: https://dea.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/New-Orleans-Citizens-Academy-2024.pdf
Resources
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Check out this list of community substance misuse prevention resources.
Looking for prevention resources specifically for young people? Go to the teen-focused site www.justthinktwice.com/. Here, they'll be able to get facts about drug use and learn ways to live a drug-free life.
In addition, check out these resources below:
Here is a list of our community partners. Click on the links below to learn more about each.
- Baton Rouge Police Department
- The Benevolent Order of the Elks
- Capital Area Human Services
- The Gardere Initiative
- I Care Education Prevention Advocacy
- Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office
- Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA)
- Jefferson Parish School Board
- Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
- Louisiana Department of Education
- Louisiana Department of Health
- New Orleans City Council
- New Orleans Coroner's Office
- New Orleans Health Department
- New Orleans Police Department
- New Orleans Public Schools
- New Orleans Recreation Department
- Office of the Mayor of New Orleans
- Orleans Parish School Board
- Orleans Parish Sheriff's Department
- St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office
- State of Louisiana
- U.S. Attorney's Office of the Middle District
Go to FindTreatment.gov to search for general drug treatment facilities in your area. On this site, you can find facilities that offer various payment options (including free and no-cost care), youth treatment facilities, special programs for Veterans, plus more.
Otherwise, enter your zipcode below to find substance abuse treatment facilities in your area.
To find local drug or alcohol treatment services, visit ATLAS
(Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards Platform)