This past year, we as a nation have been unwaveringly focused on the global pandemic, and understandably so. In the background of all of this coverage, however, another epidemic has been building. An epidemic that has been responsible for an unprecedented number of deaths across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. An...

“See something, say something” is a popular catchphrase used by law enforcement in our area, usually in the context of terrorism or other suspicious activity. Additionally, we all know to step forward and notify the appropriate authorities when we become aware of issues such as child endangerment, domestic violence, or...

The community of Roswell, New Mexico, population 50,000, is known for always welcoming out-of-town visitors seeking to have an “out of this world” experience. But according to its Police Chief, Philip Smith, Roswell has another “bittersweet” story to tell. “We have many illicit drug-peddling reprobates residing in our city and...

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is January 9, a day when the community can show their support for the men and women who choose to serve and protect every day. You can wear blue, send a card to your local police department, or even share a story on social media...

Fifty-one years ago, in response to a surge in violent crime in New York City, three law enforcement agencies created a partnership that would last decades and be used as a role model to law enforcement throughout the nation. Executives from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s predecessor, the Bureau of...

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker visited DEA Headquarters for the first time in his current capacity on Wednesday. The visit, hosted by Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon, afforded AAG Whitaker a chance to see much of DEA’s headquarters facilities and receive a briefing on current operations within the agency. Beginning in...

On November 27, 2018, the DEA Philadelphia Field Division hosted a Youth Drug Summit at Temple University as part of the Division’s 360 Strategy program. Over 350 students from the Alexander K. McClure Elementary School, the Isaac A. Sheppard School, the Bayard Taylor School, the St. Veronica School, and the...

On September 11, 2018, ASAC Shawn R. Ellerman, represented the Philadelphia Division at the dedication of “Resilience,” a mural in the city of Philadelphia. ASAC Ellerman was joined by members of the Mural Arts Philadelphia program and several other city officials. As he addressed the event attendees, ASAC Ellerman expressed...

July 2018 marks DEA’s 45th anniversary as a federal agency whose mission is to enforce the drug laws and regulations of the United States. Many things have changed over the past 45 years--the faces and names of DEA employees who work around the globe; the technology and tools that support...