Q: What is INL’s overarching mission? |
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A: The mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States, its citizens, and partner nations by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. This mission, which centers on helping our partner nations establish a capable and accountable criminal justice sector, was expanded during the past decade to include stabilizing post-conflict societies through criminal justice sector development and reform. The bureau supports the State Department Goal of Peace and Security by stabilizing and strengthening security institutions to build a global security capacity and by combating narcotrafficking and other transnational crimes such as money laundering and criminal gangs. The bureau supports the State Department goal of Governing Justly and Democratically by strengthening justice sector institutions, good governance and respect for human rights. |
Q: What is INL’s budget? |
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A: INL requests their budget from Congress annually to support country, regional, and global programs which combat transnational crime and corruption. These programs build and strengthen law enforcement institutions in partner countries to establish a stable and secure environment for their citizens. The Program and Budget Guide for each fiscal year can be round at http://www.state.gov/j/inl/rls/rpt/pbg/. |
Q: Is INL a federal law enforcement agency? |
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A: INL does not enforce the laws of the United States or any other country. INL is a foreign assistance and international development entity that provides foreign governments with technical expertise, training, equipment, and related law enforcement and criminal justice development programs. The only exception is when INL-contracted law enforcement or criminal justice advisors are seconded to a United Nations mission that has executive authorities as part of its mandate. |
Q: I am a news reporter and have additional questions, who should I contact? |
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A: INL encourages you to contact a Department of State public affairs representative with any additional questions you may have regarding INL. A press officer can be reached at the State Department’s Press Office at (202) 647-2492. |
Q: I am a Member of Congress or a Congressional staff member and have additional questions, who should I contact? |
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A: INL encourages you to contact a Department of State congressional affairs representative with any additional questions you may have regarding INL. A representative can be reached at INL-Congressional@state.gov |
Q: I am a private citizen, and have additional questions. Who should I contact? |
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A: INL encourages you to visit our website at http://www.state.gov/j/inl/. With any additional questions, please contact (202) 647-5171. |
Q: I am a private company interested in bidding on INL contracts, where can I find additional information? |
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A: INL encourages you to review information and opportunities available at the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.FedBizOpps.gov) or contact a Department of State public affairs representative. A representative can be reached at (202) 647-6575. |
Q: Why does the Department have an Air Wing? |
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A: In the mid-1980s, an Air Wing was established within the Department of State for the purpose of conducting aerial eradication and interdiction operations in drug-producing countries under bilateral agreements. The Air Wing provides aviation expertise and resources for the following: |
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Q: Where is it located? |
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A: The headquarters of the State Department Air Wing (known as the Office of Aviation) is located at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The Air Wing conducts operations in Afghanistan, Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, Iraq, Pakistan, and Peru. |
Q: How many and what types of aircraft are in the fleet? |
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A: The Air Wing has approximately 235 active aircraft in its fleet, including approximately 200 helicopters. |
Q. What kind of police training does INL provide? Who are the police trainers and what are their professional backgrounds? Does INL partner with other federal law enforcement agenceies to provide training? |
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A. Police trainers can be brought from federal, state, or municipal law enforcement training programs. In countries that have a sibling relationship with a state in the United States, that state’s law enforcement programs can be particularly helpful. |
Q. Does INL partner with other federal law enforcement agencies to provide training? |
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A. Yes. Typically, trainers from the several offices of the Department of Justice, Homeland Security, and the IRS are employed. However, any federal agency with duties concerned with criminal justice may be invited to participate in capacity-building. |
Q: What are opportunities are there for Foreign Service Officer positions? |
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A. INL recruits direct hire FSO’s from every skill code to fill our overseas and domestic positions. We currently have direct hire Foreign Service representatives in 35 overseas posts. These positions include Narcotics Affairs Officers, Justice Sector Program Officers, IROGs, Management Officers, and Office Management Specialists. Information about present and future openings can be found on the INL Share Point site or by calling (202) 776-8304. |
