National Conference on Organized Crime - An Address by Clarence L Kelley

• NCJ Number: 81676
• Author(s): C L Kelley
• Date Published: Unknown
• Length: 0 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Justice; National College of District Attorneys
• Publication Format: Film
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. Videotape, 25 minutes, color, 1 inch - Part of the National Conference on Organized Crime held in Washington, DC on October 1-4, 1975.

Annotation

The director of the FBI discusses his organization's approach to combating organized crime, as well as laws that have made the fight more effective.

Abstract

He attributes much of the progress to the superior cooperative efforts of law enforcement officers and prosecutive authorities, increased public indignation, and public support of enforcement efforts against mob-controlled illegal drug traffic. The most important breakthrough, however, has been the improved legal tools that have been made available. Beginning in 1961, Congress passed a series of laws that vastly expanded the role and the effectiveness of the FBI and other law enforcement agnecies in fighting organized crime. These laws included the Ominibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, particularly its Title III provision allowing electronic surveillance with court approval. State legislation is still required so that court-approved electronic surveillances can be used within any State by non-Federal authorities. Other important tools became available with passage of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970. To ensure further progress, law enforcement must cultivate and merit citizen support. For conference sessions, see NCJ 81673.