DRCNet Response to the
Drug Enforcement Administration
Briefing Book

DEA Staffing

Personnel Resources and Ceiling Authorizations
As of June 30, 1996

The Drug Enforcement Administration is a component of the Department of Justice, like the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and Immigration and Naturalization Service. It is headed by an Administrator who is appointed by the President, and confirmed by the Senate.

*The DEA received 261 new Special Agent positions in the FY-97 Budget

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