Drug Control: Communications Network Funding and Requirements Uncertain
Abstract
A marked increase in federal drug interdiction activity during the 1980s precipitated a need for improved communications among drug enforcement agencies. Consequently, Congress enacted legislation to integrate U.S. command, control, communications, and technical intelligence assets used for drug interdiction into an effective communications network. In July 1988, the National Drug Policy board completed a National Telecommunications Master Plan for Drug Enforcement. The plan defined the interagency secure telephone, radio, and satellite communications networks needed among key federal agencies engaged in drug law enforcement activities. These activities include interdiction; intelligence collection; international drug control; investigation and prosecution; and regulation and control of drugs and the chemicals used to produce them. DOD has contributed significant technical and financial support toward implementing the master plan and, by doing so, has made progress toward integrating an effective interdiction communications network.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA246528
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office