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Stakeholders
Criminal Justice Partners

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

The Tennessee Bureau of investigation is the state’s primary criminal investigative agency responsible for managing the state’s three crime labs. The TBI investigates crimes related to illegal drugs, fugitives, public corruption, official misconduct, organized crime, domestic terrorism, Medicaid fraud, patient abuse, as well as investigative support to local law enforcement upon request.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

The FBI’s mission is “to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats and to enforce the criminal laws of the United States.” They currently have jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal law.

Tennessee Office of Inspector General

The mission of the Tennessee Office of Inspector General  is to identify, investigate, and prosecute persons who commit fraud against TennCare.

Drug Enforcement Administration

The DEA enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and brings to the criminal justice system individuals and members of organizations who are involved in the illegal manufacture or distribution of controlled substances.

DEA Office of Diversion Control

The mission of DEA's Office of Diversion Control is to prevent, detect, and investigate the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources while ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted supply for legitimate medical, commercial, and scientific needs.
 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office Inspector General is charged with preventing and combating waste, fraud, and abuse of departmental programs, most notably Medicare and Medicaid.

Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police

The TACP works to foster police cooperation and the exchange of information and experience among police administrators, and to encourage adherence of all police officers to high professional standards of performance and conduct.

Tennessee Sheriffs' Association
 

Appalachia HIDTA

 

Regulatory Partners

Tennessee Board of  Pharmacy

The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy licenses and registers Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Pharmacy Technicians, Manufacturers/Wholesale/Distributors, Researchers and Medical Service Representatives. The Board also enacts rules addressing professional conduct and standards of practice. Their mission is to ensure that the pharmacists of Tennessee are providing competent pharmaceutical care in accordance with state and federal laws.

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

Healthcare Partners

TennCare

Tennessee Department of Health

The Department of Health’s mission is to protect, promote, and improve the health of those living in, working in, or visiting Tennessee.

Tennessee Department of Mental Health

The TDMHDD’s mission is to plan for and promote the availability of a comprehensive array of quality prevention, early intervention, treatment, habilitation and rehabilitation services and supports based on the needs and choices of individuals and families served.
 

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

The University of Tennessee Medical Center works closely and collaboratively with law enforcement to help prevent, identify and appropriately report drug diversion.

The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy

Part of the Mission of the UT College of Pharmacy is to serve as an outreach resource on the developments, policies and practices related to the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medications for the benefit of the citizens, health care professionals, and policy-makers of Tennessee and beyond.

Walgreens Loss Prevention

One aspect of the Walgreens Loss Prevention mission is to work in cooperation with law enforcement by providing the necessary resources and information in support of an investigation, while protecting the privacy of our customers’ sensitive medical information. 

 

 

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