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SHARING CRIME CONTROL FUNDS

NCJ Number
4316
Journal
Public Administration Review Volume: 31 Issue: 2 Dated: (MARCH/APRIL 1971) Pages: 127-134
Author(s)
S VANAGUNAS
Date Published
1972
Length
8 pages
Annotation
CRITIQUE OF PRESIDENT NIXON'S PROPOSED LAW ENFORCEMENT REVENUE SHARING ACT OF 1971.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR FINDS THIS PROPOSED BILL AN IMPROVEMENT OVER THE EXISTING LEAA PROGRAM IN THAT LOCAL MATCHING SHARE REQUIREMENTS WOULD BE ELIMINATED. THE BILL WOULD RETAIN THE PRESENT BIAS TOWARD LAW ENFORCEMENT HARDWARE AS OPPOSED TO IMPROVEMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION.