NCJ Number
2635
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 35 Issue: 12 Dated: (DECEMBER 1968) Pages: 32-35
Date Published
1968
Length
4 pages
Annotation
PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION AS AUTHORIZED BY THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968.
Abstract
THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT IS SEEN AS RECOGNITION BY CONGRESS THAT FINANCIAL AID IS WHAT IS NEEDED MOST BY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL. TITLE I OF THE ACT OFFERS FEDERAL FUNDS FOR A VARIETY OF FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS AND ESTABLISHED LEAA TO CONDUCT THOSE PROGRAMS. LEAA'S ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF - PLANNING AND ACTION GRANT ACTIVITIES, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACTIVITIES, AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE.