FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on DHS Opioid Coordination

Original title: OPIOIDS IN THE HOMELAND: DHS COORDINATION WITH STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS TO FIGHT THE EPIDEMIC

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing establishes the official record of federal, state, and local law enforcement strategies for interagency cooperation in combating the opioid crisis, which impacts resource allocation and operational protocols for regional drug enforcement.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency's coordination protocols and operational effectiveness were the subject of congressional oversight.

Pennsylvania State and Local Law Enforcement

These agencies participate in interagency coordination efforts with federal partners to address opioid trafficking.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2018 House Subcommittee field hearing held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The hearing examined how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) coordinates with state and local law enforcement agencies to address the opioid epidemic.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 19, 2018, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
The primary objective was to review DHS coordination with state and local partners regarding the opioid epidemic.
The hearing was held in room 205 of the Speaker Matthew J. Ryan Building.
Official rules of the U.S. House of Representatives prohibited audience demonstrations, signs, and non-accredited photography.
Witnesses included representatives from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the York County District Attorney's office, and the Pennsylvania State Police.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine how the Department of Homeland Security coordinates with state and local law enforcement to combat the opioid epidemic.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included officials from ICE, CBP, the York County District Attorney's office, and the Pennsylvania State Police.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Field Hearing Location

The hearing was held in Harrisburg, PA, rather than Washington D.C., indicating a focus on regional impact and local law enforcement partnership.

Pennsylvania

Connected Entities

personCasey Owen Durst“Director of Field Operations, Baltimore Field Office, U.S. Customs and Border Pr”Map →

personGlenn Thompson“U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania”Map →

personRaymond Singley“Director, Bureau of Records and Identification, Pennsylvania State Police”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal department under review for opioid coordination efforts”Map →

personScott Perry“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency”Map →

personMarlon V. Miller“Special Agent in Charge, Philadelphia, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”Map →

personDavid W. Sunday“District Attorney, York County, Pennsylvania”Map →

Sources

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