PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest William “Bill” Bodner, a 31 year veteran of the Drug Enforcement Administration. In this insightful and engaging conversation Agent Bodner shares insight into border policies, fentanyl trends, the war on drugs, Chinas role in producing the precursor chemicals that create fentanyl, his perspective on how there isn't one simple solution to the current drug crisis and legislations part in the open air drug markets.
Special agent Bodner assumed the role of Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Los Angeles Field Division in June, 2019. As the Special Agent in Charge, Mr. Bodner is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of 14 offices located in Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, and the seven Southern California counties which make up the greater Los Angeles area.Mr. Bodner previously served as a Deputy Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Division from June, 2017 to May, 2019 and an Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Division from April, 2009 to May, 2017.From 2006 to 2009,
Mr. Bodner served as a Staff Coordinator at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Special Operations Division, in Chantilly, Virginia. While assigned to the Special Operations Division, Mr. Bodner coordinated several high-level, multi-jurisdiction investigative operations and worked on high value target capture operations and classified projects. Between 1992 and 2006, Mr. Bodner worked the streets of Los Angeles as a DEA Special Agent and Group Supervisor. Mr. Bodner has leveraged his extensive career in Los Angeles to develop and improve upon partnerships with state, local and other federal agencies.
Mr. Bodner’ s vision is to conduct very impactful investigations on the most significant Drug Trafficking Organizations posing a threat to our region, keeping in mind the goal of improving the quality of life for those in our communities. Agent Bodner’s sees the mission of DEA as keeping communities safe and healthy, while reducing drug-related violent crime.
Mr. Bodner reminds all, drug trafficking is not a victimless crime. The best way to avoid becoming a victim is to find something in life you are passionate about, don’t let drugs distract you from that passion and don’t ever let drugs become your passion.
For more on Special Agent Bodner and
DEA Resources

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https://twitter.com/DEALOSANGELES
One Pill Can Kill https://www.dea.gov/onepillDEA
Fact sheet—https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/DEA-OPCK_FactSheet_December_2022.pdf
Parents and caregivers resources https://www.dea.gov/onepill/parents-and-caregiversresources
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