Federal Financial Assistance To State And Local Law Enforcement

Provides information about crime technology assistance provided by the federal government to state & local law enforcement agencies. Specifically, for FY 1996 through 1998, it identifies the types & amounts of such assistance provided by the Dept. of Justice, the Dept. of the Treasury, & the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Also, it categorizes the assistance into 3 types: (1) direct funding or grants; (2) access to support services & systems, such as the FBI's National Crime Information Center; & (3) in-kind (no cost) transfers of equipment or other assets. Charts & tables.

Identifies and describes specific government assistance opportunities such as loans, grants, counseling, and procurement contracts available under many agencies and programs.