This is my personal experience based on interactions with the DEA in a time of need when I was being subjected to harm. I put strikethroughs the core values which were not exhibited at any time over the ordeal. This does not imply that agent at the DEA do not exhibit these core values. However, I am not aware of one. No one exhibit courage, respect and service to the citizens, or even the rule of law and upholding that rule of law. They were more focused, it seems on their mission and everything else that this agency purports to value was left of of consideration and practice over a multi-year period. I take no pleasure.
Nevertheless, given DEA agents past history of having the cartel pay for its hookers in Colombia, I would now and forever support salary increases for the DEA so that would not stand in the way of them failing to pay for their hookers. If you are interested in what occurred, here is the DOIG report. DOJ OIG Releases Report on the Handling of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Allegations by the Department’s Law Enforcement Components. The head of the DEA resigned after that scandal which you can read about here, at the Guardian, DEA chief to resign in wake of agency’s Colombian sex scandal.
DEA Core Values
Rule of Law: Dedication to upholding the Constitution of the United Staes and the Rule of Law
Respect and Compassion: Respect and compassion for those we protect and serve.
Service: Faithful and effective service to our country and its citizens.
Devotion: Devotion to our core mission of enforcing the nations drug laws and enhancing public health, safety and national security.
Integrity: Uncompromising personal, professional, and institutional integrity.
Accountability: Accountability to ourselves, the Agency, and those we serve.
Leadership and Courage: Leadership and courage in our profession, communities and lives.
Diversity: Commitment to diversity and excellence.
