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Special Agents

Office of Criminal Investigations

Special Agents (SAs) are responsible for investigating suspected criminal activities related to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), the Federal Anti-Tampering Act, and other related acts including United States Code Title 18.

  • Conducting Investigations: SAs investigate violations such as fraud, counterfeit products, illegal drug distribution, misbranding, adulteration and/or tampering of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. They work to identify individuals and dismantle criminal networks involved in these activities.
  • Collecting and Analyzing Evidence: SAs gather, examine, and secure physical and digital evidence, conduct interviews, and work with forensic experts successfully bring illegal violations to the Department of Justice for prosecution. This includes preparing detailed reports and affidavits for court proceedings.
  • Conducting Surveillance and Undercover Operations: SAs use covert investigative tactics to monitor suspects, gather intelligence, and infiltrate criminal organizations involved in the illegal manufacture or distribution of regulated products.
  • Executing Warrants and Seizing Evidence: SAs have the authority to execute arrests, obtain search warrants, and seize evidence pursuant to their criminal investigations.

To accomplish this vital mission, SAs are provided extensive training, mentoring, and career development opportunities. This includes completing the Criminal Investigator Training Program and the FDA OCI SA Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

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