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LAW ENFORCEMENT - THE FEDERAL ROLE

NCJ Number
34702
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1976
Length
155 pages
Annotation
REPORT OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY FUND TASK FORCE ON THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION.
Abstract
THE REPORT IS THE RESULT OF A STUDY OF THE PRESENT FEDERAL ROLE, INCLUDING INTERVIEWS WITH MANY EXPERT WITNESSES, AND PROLONGED DEBATE AMONG TASK FORCE MEMBERS. THE REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE AFFIRMS BOTH THE NEED FOR AND THE LIMITATIONS OF A FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. IT CALLS FOR A FUNDAMENTAL RESTRUCTURING OF LEAA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES. INCLUDED IS A BACKGROUND PAPER ON THE LEAA. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)

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