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NCJ Number:	NCJ 079762
Title:	LEAA Orientation, Part 6
Corporate Author:	US Dept of Justice LEAA Office of Operations Support Training Division United States
Sponsoring Agency:	US Dept of Justice Law Enforcement Assistance Admin United States
Publication Date:	Unknown
Type:	Studies/research reports
Origin:	United States
Language:	English
Note:	Videocassette, 45 minutes, color, 3/4 inch.
Annotation:	This presentation given to LEAA staff explains several processes undertaken to accomplish LEAA's mission, focusing on categorical grants and procurement.
Abstract:	The Director of the Planning and Evaluation Standards Division notes that the categorical grants program is directed toward research and evaluation; development of information systems and statistics; training, manpower development, and education; and demonstration of crime prevention programs (the largest group). Types of discretionary grants and ways of monitoring these grants are also discussed. Similarly, a representative from the National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (NILECJ) provides an overview of the categorical grant program and notes that it consists of demonstration, technical assistance, and special grants. The Director of the Grants and Contracts Management Division describes LEAA's procurement procedures. Finally, the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Planning and Management discusses the future role of LEAA. It is emphasized that LEAA should continue to refine its objectives, employ good management techniques, and assist State and local governments in developing management capability.
Index Term(s):	Law Enforcement Assistance Admin ; Grants or contracts ; Organization studies ; Procurement procedures
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