NCJ Number
4217
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 41 Issue: 3 Dated: (MARCH 1972) Pages: 8-11
Date Published
1972
Length
4 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATION PROVIDING AN AVENUE OF REDRESS FOR THOSE WHO PERSONALLY EXPERIENCE THE HORRORS OF CRIME.
Abstract
TITLE I OF THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD ESTABLISH A FEDERAL PROGRAM TO MEET THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE INNOCENT VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME TO THE EXTENT OF PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF EARNINGS, AND OTHER DIRECTLY RELATED COSTS. TITLE II WOULD ESTABLISH A FEDERAL-STATE GROUP LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS, INCLUDING POLICEMEN, FIREFIGHTERS, AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS. TITLE III WOULD ESTABLISH A FEDERAL MINIMUM DEATH OR DISABILITY BENEFIT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS, THEIR FAMILIES, OR THEIR DEPENDENTS FOR DEATH OR DISABILITY IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A RESULT OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. TITLE IV WOULD STRENGTHEN THE PROCEDURAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CIVIL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OF RACKETEERING ACTIVITY UNDER THE ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1970. TITLE V OF THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION INCLUDES PROVISIONS FOR EFFECTIVE DATES AND AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OTHER TITLES OF THE BILL.