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Indian Country Investigations
Coordination of the development of training
To coordinate investigative activities within Indian Country.
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
Developed and provided uniform courses of instruction in death investigations, child sexual/physical abuse, gaming, evidence recovery, supervision and management, and critical icident response, child forensic interviewing, and street officer safety to all levels of law enforcement in Indian Country to include, local, State, tribal, BIA and FBI officers/agents; funded training in basic and advanced law enforcement skills provided by the BIA IPA and FLETC; funded individual field office training initiatives for law enforcement in Indian Country. Provided training to more than 5,500 Indian Country law enforcement officers in fiscal years 1996-2005.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funding may be utilized for expenses associated with investigative and managerial training for Indian Country law enforcement.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
BIA Investigators, Tribal Law Enforcement Officers and other law enforcement officers assigned to work in Indian Country.
Beneficiary Eligibility
BIA Investigators, Tribal Law Enforcement Officers and other law enforcement officers assigned to work in Indian Country.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
FBI and BIA select students for training in conjunction with Indian country police.
Award Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Funding is one-year and is available until expended.
Authorization
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law 103-322, 108 Stat. 1796.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0200-0-1-751.
Obigations
(Training and investigative assistance) FY 07 $1,197,500; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Training FY 07 estimate 605 students.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20535. Contact: (202) 324-3336.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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