Crime Control: Administration and Congressional Initiatives (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Oct. 21, 1983 |
| Report Number |
IB81172 |
| Authors |
Frederick Kaiser, Government Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The Reagan Administration announced its major crime Control proposals in1981, shortly after the final report from the Attorney General's Task Forceon Violent Crime, and reiterated support for significant changes in Crimecontrol legislation in 1983. Congressional initiatives and modifications ofthose proposals continue interest and controversy in crime control matters inthe 98th Congress. However, concerns have. surfaced over specific proposals,budget and personnel reductions affecting some agencies, the phaseout orre-establishment of certain programs and agencies, the tranfer ofjurisdictional responsibility, and the imposition of new duties andresponsibilities without additional resources.
