Intergovernmental Cooperation in Criminal Prosecutions Under the Reagan Administration - Speech By James I K Knapp Before the Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, February 6, 1986

• NCJ Number: 100626
• Author(s): J I K Knapp
• Date Published: 1986
• Length: 24 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Type: Presentation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This speech reviews law enforcement cooperation among Federal, State, and local agencies under the Reagan administration, particularly in drug law enforcement.

Abstract

Agencies facilitating intergovernmental law enforcement cooperation include the law enforcement coordinating committees (LECC's); the Executive Working Group of Federal, State, and Local Prosecutors; the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs; and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces. LECC's in each of the 94 Federal districts facilitate the coordination of law enforcement resources among governmental levels. The Executive Working Group of Federal, State, and Local Prosecutors fosters the exchange of information on mutual law enforcement interests, prosecution strategies, legislative proposals, training, financial needs, and technical assistance. The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs acts as a liaison between Federal, State, and local officials. The drug enforcement task forces coordinate Federal, State, and local resources and efforts against drug trafficking. A central feature of Federal drug law prosecutions has been the forfeiture of crime-related property upon conviction. Under the 1984 Comprehensive Crime Control Act, State and local enforcement agencies can receive forfeited property or share in the forfeitures pursuant to certain Federal statutes. International cooperation to counter drug trafficking has also been emphasized by the Reagan administration.