The Crime Act anticipates the need for studies and evaluations of all elements of the policing initiative, as well as monitoring by the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office of all activities supported by its grants. This solicitation lists topics that are illustrative of the types of evaluations and studies that NIJ will fund under the Crime Act. These include a national evaluation of progress made and problems encountered in implementing Title I of the 1994 Crime Act, scanning for innovations, and evaluations of various strategies for moving departments toward community policing. The Crime Act also encourages a transformation of the philosophy, methods, management, and administrative arrangements of police agencies to support community-oriented policing and problemsolving. Research solicitation in these areas may include the role and leadership techniques of chief executives, decentralization and accountability, training, and recruitment for community policing. NIJ also solicits research programs on topics related to police- community cooperation. Topics listed include police organizational culture, discretion and the law, policing styles, and interaction with citizens. Additionally, research is solicited on topics that deal with strategies, tactics, and programs that address crime and disorderly conditions. Other Crime Act topics solicited for research are law enforcement family support and police use of force. Application procedures are described, along with requirements for award recipients. Application forms and instructions are provided as well.