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The
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum and Visitors Center
envisions itself as the preeminent federal government institution
for learning about the history of drugs and drug law enforcement
in the United States and the integral role that DEA and its predecessor
agencies have played in that history. To that end, the DEA Museum
will work toward accomplishing the following:
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The
Museum will mount first class exhibits that attract, engage and
educate the American public to a full understanding of the many
facets of licit and illicit drug problems in this country.
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The
Museum will develop and implement outreach programs to local and
national audiences that reflect the mission of the DEA Museum and
the drug education goals established by the Drug Enforcement Administration
and the federal government.
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The
Museum will maintain the highest standards of exhibit design and
fabrication to present the most professional efforts at museum design
and presentation.
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The
Museum will maintain active membership in and seek accreditation
from key professional organizations, including the American
Association of Museums (AAM).
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The
Museum will be regarded as an integral part of the Drug Enforcement
Administration’s mission. As a recognized entity, the Museum’s
staffing needs and budget will be adequately supported by DEA on
a continuing basis.
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The
DEA Educational Foundation will be established to serve as the not-for-profit
support arm of the Museum’s efforts. The Foundation will actively
pursue and manage funding opportunities for Museum projects as well
as gifts-in-kind from individuals and private sector organizations.
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The
Museum will actively promote itself, its exhibits and its outreach
programs to the local community, as well as to the nation. The Museum
will be made available to the public as much as possible; from maintaining
a regular operating schedule to housing a researchable archive and
dynamic website.
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The
staff and volunteers of the DEA Museum throughout this Visitors
Center share a commitment to the following values: |
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Dedication
to excellent customer service. |
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The
highest of quality in all aspects of Museum operations. |
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Factual,
unbiased information delivered in a timely manner. |
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Development
of strong community ties. |
