Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Director Robert Patterson Retired

Acting DEA head to retire: report

Robert Patterson, the acting head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will reportedly retire in two weeks, citing the challenges of running the agency on an acting basis. The Washington Post reported that Patterson informed employees of his decision via email on Monday. He has served as the DEA’s acting director since October.

Name: Robert Patterson

Continent: North America

Country: USA

Company: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Branch: Government Agency

Position: Director

Reason: Retired

Announcement Date: June 17, 2018, 10:00pm

Resignation Date: June 17, 2018, 10:00pm

Source 1: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/392865-acting-dea-head-to-retire-report?amp#click=https://t.co/6LVg0NdHpf