NCJ Number
36355
Date Published
1976
Length
38 pages
Annotation
THIRD YEAR REPORT OF THE BRONX COUNTY (NY) MAJOR OFFENSE BUREAU, A DIVISION OF THE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE CREATED TO DEAL EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE PROSECUTION OF FELONIES COMMITTED BY DANGEROUS OFFENDERS.
Abstract
THIS REPORT CONTAINS A NARRATIVE SECTION ON ORGANIZATION AND POLICY WHICH DESCRIBES THE PROGRAM PURPOSE, PROCEDURES FOR SCREENING AND SELECTION OF CASES, PREPARATION AND PROSECUTION, AND DIVISION PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS. A STATISTICAL AND ANALYTICAL EVALUATION OF DIVISION OPERATIONS CONTRASTS CASELOAD, DISPOSITION, TRIAL, SENTENCES, AND STATUS OF PENDING CASES WITH A CONTROL GROUP OF OFFENDERS PROSECUTED WITHIN THE NORMAL SYSTEM. THE YEAR'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT WAS BEING DESIGNATED AS A NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (NILECJ) EXEMPLARY PROJECT.