Dallas Field Division Demand Reduction Program

The Demand Reduction Program was created in 1986 in response to the realization that a comprehensive attack against the drug problem must include efforts to reduce the demand for illegal drugs, a natural outgrowth of DEA’s overall law enforcement mission. There are four major objectives included in the Demand Reduction Program. The major objectives are 1) Working with Community Leaders 2) Working with Parents 3) Working with Children and 4) Working with Employers.

In support of the objectives of the Demand Reduction Program, the Dallas Field Division will plan two large conferences in FY2005. These conferences will be designed to raise awareness about the developing drug trends in local communities. They will educate and inform those people who work with youth, families and those in the enforcement field. The courses are designed for drug education coordinators, probation/parole officers, counselors, teachers, nurses, PTA officials, medical personnel, social workers, youth serving agencies and drug free businesses.

The DFD will focus on educating school personnel to include school nurses, counselors and teachers. Additionally, the DFD will support drug free businesses by educating management through half-day conferences.

The Dallas Field Division will actively participate with the Texas Department of Public Safety on the initiation and implementation of a statewide demand reduction program. DFD will continue to “train the trainers” with the Collateral Demand Reduction Coordinator’s training.

Participation of the field division in Red Ribbon activities was at an all time high in FY2003 and will continue in FY2004.

If you would like additional information, or to request training, please contact Dallas Field Division’s Demand Reduction Coordinator, Special Agent Michelle Deaver at 214-366-6900.