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Resolutions Adopted at the
67th Annual Conference of Mayors
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 11-15, 1999 |
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CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
WHEREAS, in 1996 Congress began providing flexible funding directly to local
governments through the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and cities have effectively used
these Block Grant funds for prevention, increased police presence, technology and
equipment, among other activities; and
WHEREAS, many cities have used the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant quite
effectively in tandem with the COPS program to expand community policing efforts; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has done a superb job in effectively and
efficiently administering the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, concern has been raised that the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant may
be diluted from the intended purpose of providing support for local law enforcement and
crime prevention related activities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The U.S. Conference of Mayors registers its
strong support for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and urges that it be authorized
for a multi-year period without changes that would dilute the intended purpose of the
program, which is to support local law enforcement and crime prevention activities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on Congress and
the Administration to authorize and appropriate a significant increase in the Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant.
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