The analyses provide fairly convincing evidence that the LLEBG funding led to reductions in serious crime throughout the United States. The main measure of support to local law enforcement in this study was lagged spending, but with limitations. Although LLEBG funding seemed to reduce serious crime, the results also revealed that the decrease did not occur through the hiring of additional police officers, even though many funds were used for that purpose. The study suggests additional Federal support for local law enforcement agencies should be considered. The LLEBG Program was second only to the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program in its funding levels. Panel data from more than 5,000 cities covering a 12-year period (1990-2001) were collected, and index crime rates were regressed on LLEBG funding and appropriate demographic controls. Tables and references