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Relationship Between the Department of Justice and the State/Local Criminal Justice Communities - Hearing Before a House Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operation on December 9, 1982

NCJ Number
91628
Date Published
1983
Length
94 pages
Annotation
Testimony from representatives of the Justice Department, Federal law enforcement agencies, and local and State criminal justice professionals describes and raises issues concerning interagency and intergovernmental cooperation in law enforcement, particularly in the area of drug trafficking.
Abstract
Testimony by the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Department of Justice describes the Justice Department's steps to improve coordination and cooperation with State and local law enforcement agencies and provide them assistance. The testimony outlines (1) major programs aimed at coordination among Federal, State, and local law enforcement systems; (2) programs for providing direct assistance to State and local law enforcement entities; and (3) the Department's support for proposed legislation which, if enacted, would enable the Federal Government to achieve even greater support of State and local law enforcement endeavors. A representative of the Treasury Department testifies on the activities of its enforcement bureaus in the areas of training, information coordination, and resources provided to States and localities. Testimony from local and State criminal justice professionals reaffirms the importance of cooperation with Federal agencies in matters of concurrent jurisdiction, training, and resource allocation. Particular attention is given to the cooperative effort required in dealing with well-organized and heavily financed illicit drug operations. Letters and statements submitted for the record are provided.