NCJ Number
156491
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 64 Issue: 5 Dated: (May 1995) Pages: 6-13
Date Published
1995
Length
8 pages
Annotation
This article examines the roles played by different law enforcement agencies in environmental crimes enforcement.
Abstract
Environmental crimes take a great toll on communities by generating serious health risks, expensive cleanup operations, and a degraded environment. As communities become more aware of the severity of these crimes, they demand that all law enforcement agencies become involved in environmental crimes enforcement. Local agencies can and should join forces with the State environmental regulatory agency; the State attorney general, district attorney, or county prosecutor; State and local health departments; and State law enforcement agencies to form an environmental enforcement team. The article contains suggestions for responding to and investigating possible environmental crimes; a list of small and medium-sized businesses that generate hazardous waste or that can be sources of pollution; and a list of regional environmental enforcement associations. Endnotes