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Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Field Police Training
The Department of Justice enforces the law and defends the interest of the United States, ensuring public safety against threats foreign and domestic; providing Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeking just punishment for those guilty of unlawful pursuits; and ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
Program Accomplishments
Criminal justice personnel attending field training courses in fiscal year 2005 numbered 92,500. The estimate for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 is 96,000.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Courses available from FBI instructors range from basic recruit training to specialized instruction in such areas as fingerprinting, legal topics, police-community relations, hostage negotiation, white collar crime, organized crime, computer fraud, management techniques, investigative support, criminal investigative analysis, etc.
FBI training assistance is available in complete programs of instruction or as supplemental courses to already existing local police training sessions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
All authorized municipal, county, local, and State criminal justice personnel.
Beneficiary Eligibility
All authorized municipal, county, local, and State criminal justice personnel.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Contact FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC or, preferably, the nearest FBI Field Office.
Award Procedures
By letter to applicant.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended; Crime Control Act of 1973, Public Law 93-83, Section 404 (a) (3), 42 U.S.C. 3701; Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, Public Law 98-473; Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law 103-322.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0200-0-1-751.
Obigations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 07 est $10,985,058; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
28 CFR Section 0.85(e). "FBI Training Programs;" no cost.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Persons are encouraged to communicate with their nearest FBI field office; see Catalog Appendix IV for a list of the addresses of FBI field offices.
Headquarters Office
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20535. Telephone: (202) 324-3000. Use the same number for FTS.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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