USDOJ DEA

What USDOJ DEA does

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a component bureau, is the primary federal law enforcement agency of the U.S. government, established in 1870 and headquartered at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. The department enforces federal law, prosecutes federal crimes, represents the United States in legal proceedings, protects civil rights, and administers justice through a structural network of 6 litigating divisions, 5 law enforcement bureaus (FBI, DEA, ATF, BOP, USMS), and 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices across every federal judicial district.

The DOJ operates a substantial digital infrastructure anchored on justice.gov, which provides multilingual public access in over 20 languages, component-agency websites (FBI, DEA, ATF, BOP, USMS), and citizen-facing services including the DOJ Action Center (crime reporting, missing persons, victim services, FOIA requests), the Career Portal, the Justice Manual, and a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy portal updated April 2024. Operational technology supports law enforcement coordination, federal prosecution, inter-agency intelligence sharing, and grant management. The department does not maintain disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software products, APIs, or commercial technology offerings in the input data.

The DOJ is funded entirely through congressional appropriations and is not a revenue-generating entity. Its economic model centers on federal budget allocation, supplemented by grant-making activity exceeding $3.2 billion annually distributed to state, local, and tribal justice and public safety partners through the Office of Justice Programs. Customer segments include the American public, federal/state/local/tribal law enforcement agencies, and other federal departments requiring legal representation. Strategic priorities in 2026 have expanded into Model Cities Initiative programming, healthcare fraud enforcement, federal-state partnership formalization, and tribal grant expansion.

Name

USDOJ DEA

Legal name

United States Department of Justice

Website

https://usdoj.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is the U.S. federal executive department that enforces federal law, prosecutes federal crimes, and protects civil rights through 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices, five law enforcement bureaus, and six litigating divisions, funded by congressional appropriations and distributing over $3.2 billion annually in grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Law Enforcement

NAICS

Legal Counsel and Prosecution (922130), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controlled Substances & Narcotics Regulators (HLAJADAK), White-Collar Defense & Investigations (BPAHAAAJ), Intergovernmental Affairs & Federal Grants Administration (BPAIAAAC)

Keywords

• Federal law enforcement
• Criminal prosecution
• Drug enforcement
• Grant administration
• Civil rights enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax Station, Virginia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Appropriations: DOJ is funded through congressional appropriations and is not a revenue-generating entity. The department distributes grants to state, local, and tribal partners.
2. Grant Programs: DOJ provides over $3.2 billion annually in grants to support law enforcement, victim services, and justice programs across state, local, and tribal communities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which includes the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is the principal federal executive department that enforces federal law, prosecutes federal crimes, protects civil rights, and administers federal justice. It delivers services through 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices, five law enforcement bureaus (DEA, FBI, ATF, BOP, USMS), and six litigating divisions, supported by the justice.gov digital portal, the Justice Manual, and public-facing platforms for crime reporting, FOIA requests, and victim services. It also administers more than $3.2 billion annually in grant funding to state, local, and tribal justice and public safety programs.

Product overview

The Department of Justice (DOJ), including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), operates a comprehensive digital infrastructure consisting of the central justice.gov portal and multiple component agency websites. The ecosystem includes citizen services (crime reporting, FOIA requests, EEO compliance), public information systems (news, press releases, social media), internal HR systems (eOPF, benefits), grant management, and security vulnerability disclosure. This is not a commercial product portfolio but rather government digital services for law enforcement administration, public access to legal resources, and inter-agency coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Federal Law Enforcement Services (DEA, FBI, ATF, BOP, USMS) Specialized federal law enforcement services delivered nationwide through five bureaus: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and United States Marshals Service (USMS). Services are delivered to the American public and to federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners.
• Federal Prosecution and Legal Services (U.S. Attorneys' Offices and Litigating Divisions) Federal prosecution and legal representation services provided through 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices across federal judicial districts and through six litigating divisions (including Civil, Criminal, Civil Rights, Antitrust, National Security, and Tax). Services are delivered to the United States as the client in criminal and civil legal matters.
• Federal Grant Programs for State, Local, and Tribal Partners Annual grant funding distributed to state, local, and tribal law enforcement and justice program administrators to support public safety, victim services, juvenile justice, community policing, violence-against-women initiatives, and tribal justice. Funding opportunities are coordinated through the Office of Justice Programs, including the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation.
• Victim Services and Compensation (Office for Victims of Crime) Victim compensation and assistance services delivered to individuals affected by crime, administered through the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and surfaced through the DOJ Action Center's 'Find Help and Information for Crime Victims' entry point.
• DOJ Action Center (Citizen Service Portal) Public-facing citizen services portal hosted on justice.gov that enables individuals to report crimes or complaints, identify missing persons, find help for crime victims, register or apply for permits, request records, locate a prison, inmate, or sex offender, search most-wanted fugitives, and contact DOJ.
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Library and Request System FOIA library and online request submission service enabling members of the public to access DOJ records and documents under the Freedom of Information Act.
• Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP) Reporting Service Formal vulnerability disclosure service for cybersecurity researchers to submit reports on vulnerabilities in DOJ-managed public-facing websites and services, intended to support good-faith security research across DOJ systems.
• Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) Electronic personnel records service available to current and former DOJ employees to access their official human resources records, maintained by the Justice Management Division.
• Justice Manual Comprehensive legal and procedural reference manual documenting DOJ policies, guidelines, and operational procedures; published and updated on justice.gov for use by DOJ personnel, the legal community, and the public.
• DOJ Career Portal Job search and career information system on justice.gov covering legal careers, professional staff positions, student opportunities, benefits, and DOJ vacancies across components.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Reporting System Equal Employment Opportunity data reporting including No Fear Act data, complaint processing, and class-action reports covering DOJ components such as BOP and USMS.
• Information Quality Guidelines and Correction Request System Information quality standards and correction-request system operated by DOJ in accordance with OMB guidelines and the Information Quality Act for the public to request corrections to disseminated information.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State and Local Law Enforcement AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOJ coordinates with state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies across the country through U.S. Attorneys' Offices, joint task forces, and grant programs. This partnership enables coordinated enforcement actions and information sharing across jurisdictions.
• 94 U.S. Attorneys' OfficescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNetwork of 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices across federal judicial districts provides decentralized federal prosecution, community engagement, and local implementation of DOJ priorities.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBI investigates federal crimes and works with DOJ on enforcement actions. The partnership includes joint investigations, intelligence sharing, and coordinated operations.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSI investigates immigration crimes, smuggling, and international crime. Joint operations with U.S. Attorneys' Offices on cross-border crime enforcement.
• Australian Federal PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational law enforcement partnership for drug trafficking investigations and operations targeting international organized crime.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• New York Office of the Attorney General: State-level DOJ equivalent with significant prosecutorial authority, civil rights enforcement, and consumer protection mandate. Functions as a regional analogue of DOJ's litigating divisions at the state level.
• California Office of the Attorney General: State-level DOJ equivalent that prosecutes state crimes, enforces civil rights laws, and operates consumer protection enforcement at the state level. Comparable in mandate (law enforcement, civil rights, consumer protection, grant distribution) but at a sub-national geographic scope.
• Texas Office of the Attorney General: State-level DOJ equivalent for Texas with substantial enforcement, civil rights, and consumer protection responsibilities. Comparable as a regional/state-level analogue of DOJ's prosecutorial mandate.

Others

• National Association of Attorneys General: Bipartisan membership organization of state and territory attorneys general that coordinates cross-state enforcement, training, and policy. Comparable as a membership-based network connecting prosecutorial authorities across jurisdictions, similar to DOJ's coordination function via U.S. Attorneys' Offices.
• Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP): White House component that coordinates federal drug enforcement policy across DOJ (including DEA), HHS, DHS, and State. Comparable in drug-control coordination role that overlaps with the DEA's mission and DOJ's drug enforcement strategy.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Cabinet-level federal department with overlapping federal law enforcement, investigation, and interagency coordination mandates (via Secret Service, HSI, CBP, ICE). Operates as a broad incumbent alongside DOJ in the federal enforcement ecosystem with similar structure of multiple component agencies and nationwide footprint.
• U.S. Department of the Treasury: Cabinet-level federal department that overlaps DOJ through IRS Criminal Investigation, FinCEN, and OFAC enforcement of financial crimes and sanctions. Comparable in federal enforcement and regulatory authority, with similar bureau-based structure.
• U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: Federal enforcement agency that investigates and prosecutes securities law violations through its Division of Enforcement. Comparable in white-collar enforcement function, litigation authority, and federal jurisdiction reach.
• Federal Trade Commission: Independent federal agency with civil enforcement authority over consumer protection and antitrust — areas where DOJ also litigates (Antitrust Division). Comparable in federal enforcement, investigation, and litigation model.

Direct peers

• INTERPOL Washington: U.S. National Central Bureau for INTERPOL, housed within DOJ; coordinates international law enforcement cooperation, fugitive apprehension, and cross-border investigations. Directly comparable in international police coordination role and integration with DOJ's enforcement bureaus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheJusticeDept
• YouTubeyoutube.com/TheJusticeDepartment
• Facebookfacebook.com/DOJ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usdoj-dea
• Instagraminstagram.com/thejusticedept

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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