#17 Describing the Organization and Functions of PDEA
Lesson Objectives: At the end of this module, you should be able to: 1. Identify the organization of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). 2. Simplify the functions of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). CREATION OF PDEA -Serves as the implementing arm of the Board, shall be responsible for the efficient and effective law enforcement of all the provisions on any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical as provided in RA 9165. - Headed by a Director General with the rank of Undersecretary, who shall be responsible for the general administration and management of the Agency -Appointed by the President of the Philippines -He/she must possess adequate knowledge, training and experience in the field of dangerous drugs, and in any of the following fields: law enforcement, law, medicine, criminology, psychology or social work. -The Director General of PDEA shall be assisted by two (2) deputies director general with the rank of Assistant Secretary; one f