On March 9, 2020 President Trump nominated Mike Costigan to serve as Acting Director,[5] in which role he remained until October 8, 2020.

The next Acting Director was Kendel Ehrlich, sworn in on October 13, 2020,[6] who served until January 20, 2021.

[1] BJA's goals are to reduce and prevent crime, violence, and drug abuse and to improve the way in which the criminal justice system functions.

In order to achieve such goals, BJA programs illustrate the coordination and cooperation of local, state, and federal governments.

BJA works closely with programs that bolster law enforcement operations, expand drug courts, and provide benefits to safety officers.