Domestic
Training DEA is the recognized leader for drug intelligence both domestically and internationally. The Office of Training provides instruction in the latest and best analytical techniques to counter the rapidly growing sophistication of international drug syndicates. It endeavors to share and exchange drug intelligence experience and expertise with other law enforcement elements in support of a unified national counterdrug mission. Basic Intelligence Research Specialist Training (BIRS) The DEA Training Academy provides entry-level training for newly hired Intelligence Research Specialists upon entering this highly complex and demanding career. The BIRS program consists of nine weeks of intensive training in the analytical skills needed to provide support to DEA drug investigations, programs, strategic planning, and national and international policy. The course curriculum emphasizes the development of analytical skills, the use of computerized tools, and a broad range of academic subjects critical to providing mission-oriented intelligence. The course integrates all subjects into increasingly complex individual and group practical exercises designed to test each student’s ability to make and present critical analytical judgments to investigators, prosecutors, other agencies, and policy makers. Other Intelligence Training Offered
Federal Law Enforcement Analysts Training Federal Law Enforcement Analysts Training (FLEAT) is a four-week training program designed to share DEA’s drug intelligence expertise, along with the best analytical tools and practices, with other federal, state, local, tribal, and international law enforcement agencies. The course material is geared to enhance critical analytical abilities and to build awareness of the expertise and capabilities that each participant agency possesses. FLEAT requires interaction between participants and creates an opportunity for the exchange of new ideas and concepts. The Mobile FLEAT course is a two week training program designed to share DEA’s Drug Intelligence expertise with state, local, and tribal agencies at locations throughout the United States. This program is “custom designed” to fit each geographic area in which the course is taught. Previous Section | TOC | Next Section
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