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Challenges and Choices for Crime-Fighting Technology Federal Support of State and Local Law Enforcement
Jan 1, 2001
The Federal Role in Assisting State and Local Law Enforcement
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Most policing in the United States is done by law enforcement agencies at the local level. Although most Americans prefer that policing be controlled locally, there is considerable support for federal help in funding police. One area in which federal funding has been seen as useful is in the development, testing, and implementation of improved technology. An initiative proposed by the Clinton administration would increase funding of state and local law enforcement, with emphasis on technology assistance, technology deployment, crime lab improvements, and training. This report provides information on the current status in each of these, gives examples of what has been accomplished, and suggests prospects for improvements.
Preface
Tables
Summary
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgments
Chapter One
Introduction
Chapter Two
Contextual Overview
Chapter Three
Responsive Technology Assistance
Chapter Four
Technology Deployment
Chapter Five
21st Century Crime Labs
Chapter Six
Bridging the Training Gap
Chapter Seven
Recommendations
References
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