DEA Administrator Terrance Cole

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The men and women of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration  (DEA) will join local law enforcement agencies and community groups across the country today,  Aug. 5, to participate in “National Night Out” events.

“National Night Out” is an annual community-building campaign that promotes neighborhood camaraderie by strengthening partnerships between police and their communities. “National Night Out” is an opportunity for neighbors to meet neighbors and bring police and community together under positive circumstances.

This will be DEA Administrator Terrance Cole’s first “National Night Out” as the nation’s top drug enforcement officer. Administrator Cole was appointed to his position by President Donald J. Trump, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 22, and sworn into office by Attorney General Pam Bondi on July 23.

“National Night Out is an opportunity for DEA to meet the members of our communities whom we have sworn to protect. This night is all about coming together with the common goal to keep our communities safe,” Administrator Cole said. “We are proud to stand with you tonight, and every night, to fight back against the criminals responsible for the dangerous and deadly drugs that threaten our safety.”

Every year DEA looks forward to participating in “National Night Out” events to meet community members and bring awareness to the synthetic drug crisis. DEA is committed to removing poison, like fentanyl and methamphetamine, from the streets; saving American lives; and protecting the neighborhoods that make each community unique.