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National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice: History, Charter, Organization, and Philosophy

NCJ Number
2157
Date Published
November 1968
Length
296 pages
Annotation

This work details the National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, created by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and activated on October 21, 1968.

Abstract

The National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice was created by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and activated on October 21, 1968. This Act was the culmination of much debate and thoughtful deliberations during the 1960's on the issue of law, order, and justice. A monumental study was conducted by the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice which was established on July 23, 1965. The Commission's final report of February 1967 strongly urged that research on law enforcement and criminal justice be expanded greatly, both in magnitude and scope. This work details the foundational history, charter, organization, and philosophy of the National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.