IACP’s news digest, covering recent activities in Congress.
May 2011
IACP Works to Restore Assistance Funding for Meth Lab Clean-up
Recently, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) informed state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies that funding to assist in the cleanup of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories has been exhausted and, at this time, there is not an expectation of additional funding. Read more »
May 2011
IACP Releases Law Enforcement Action Agenda for the 112th Congress
The IACP recently released the Law Enforcement Action Agenda for the 112th Congress, which provides a concise overview of the critical issues facing the law enforcement community and contains recommendations for Congressional action. Read more »
April 2011
IACP Testifies on Going Dark
In late February, IACP President Mark Marshall testified before the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security at a hearing titled, “Going Dark: Lawful Electronic Surveillance in the Face of New Technologies.” Read more »
April 2011
FY 2012 Proposed Budget Released
The Obama Administration recently released its FY 2012 budget proposal. The proposal includes $28.2 billion for the Department of Justice (DOJ), including $3 billion in funds for state, local and tribal assistance programs, such as Byrne-JAG and COPS. Read more »
March 2011
IACP Testifies at Data Retention Hearing
The IACP recently testified at a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security titled, Data Retention as a Tool for Investigating Internet Child Pornography and Other Internet Crimes. Read more »
March 2011
IACP Continues to Push for D-Block Legislation
The IACP recently announced support for the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (S. 28), sponsored by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV). Read more »
March 2011
IACP Supports Legislation Aimed at Reducing Firearms Violence
The IACP recently announced support for two pieces of legislation aimed at reducing the number firearm violence on our streets. Read more »
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