General Sources * Adjudication, Arrests and National Statistics Bureau of Justice Statistics U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Ave., NW Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-7770 The U.S. is one of only a few developed countries that has no national court statistics. There are police statistics compiled annually that show the number of persons arrested in the U.S., and there are national prison statistics compiled annually on the number sent to prison. But there are no nationwide statistics that show what happens between arrest and imprisonment. The BJS National Judicial Reporting Program is a statistical series designed to close this gap in American criminal justice statistics. This program will make it possible to answer numerous questions about felony courts that cannot now be answered, such as: Nationwide, how many persons were convicted of felonies last year? How many convicted felons received a jury trial? What percent of convicted felons were sentenced to prison? What was the average prison sentence for drug trafficking? Contact this office to find out more information about the status and availability of new national adjudication statistics. * Administrative Law and Government Procedures Administrative Conference of the United States 1220 L St., NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20037 (202) 254-7020 This government think tank explores ways to improve federal agencies administer regulations, entitlements, and other programs. The Conference studies adjudication, administrative law, governmental processes, judicial review, regulation, and rulemaking. It publishes 1988 Annual Report and their newsletter, Administrative Conference News, which are available free to the public. Also available is the Administrative Conference of the United States: A Bibliography 1968-1986. * AIDS and the Law National Institute of Justice NCJRS, Box 6000 Dept. AID Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 851-3420 (301) 251-5500 in DC NIJ has the following publications and others on AIDS and legal issues available. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number. AIDS and Intravenous Drug Use (AIDS Bulletin). 1988, 6 pp. (NCJ 108620). AIDS and the Law Enforcement Officer (RIA). 1987, 6 pp. (NCJ 107541). AIDS in Correctional Facilities: Issues and Options, 3rd Edition. 1988, 286 pp. (NCJ 109943). The Cause, Transmission, and Incidence of AIDS (AIDS Bulletin). 1987, 4 pp. (NCJ 106678). Precautionary Measures and Protective Equipment: Developing a Reasonable Response (AIDS Bulletin). 1988, 4 pp. (NCJ 108619). * Antitrust Violations and Company Investigations Legal Procedure Unit Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice 10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW Room 3233 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 633-2481 A total case history of all antitrust investigations is available to the public. If you wish to know if a particular company is being, or ever has been, investigated for antitrust violations, and what the formal complaints were, you are welcome to thumb through the files. In addition, these files can tell you what types of violations have been investigated and what rulings have been brought down in each case. A complete transcript of pleadings, depositions, and summaries of legal procedures in all cases are available. These files are an invaluable source of legal history and precedents, and a perfect guide to business practices. For a photocopy of any portion of the Antitrust Case files, contact the Legal Procedure Unit at the above address. * Antitrust Enforcement and the Consumer Public Affairs Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW Room 3107 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 633-2018 The free publication, Antitrust Enforcement and the Consumer, details general information on the how antitrust law helps the consumer, as well as specific descriptions of the Sherman and Clayton Acts, various cases the Justice Department has prosecuted and an explanation of how these violators cheated the consumer. The pamphlet also includes the addresses of all of the regional Antitrust Division offices and all of the Federal Trade Commission's regional offices throughout the country. * Antitrust and Export Trading Foreign Commerce Section Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW Room 3264 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 633-2464 The United States' policy on foreign trade is developed and preserved by this office. Their staff and files are an incomparable source of information for anyone interested in United States trade and commerce, or the effect of foreign markets on our economy. Investors and bond salesmen, bankers and businessmen-- anyone who needs up-to-the-minute knowledge, even high-school students reporting on inflation--should start here. Congressmen are constantly in touch with the Foreign Commerce Section before voting on trade bills. Rising politicians who want to stand on their economic platform get their data here; voters should, too. In addition, this Section administers the Export Trading Act and works with the Commerce Department to issue all Export Trading Certificates. * Antitrust Law and Joint Research Ventures Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238 The publication, Antitrust Guide Concerning Research Joint Ventures, describes the ways that corporate cooperation on research (joint ventures) can be pursued without violating antitrust laws. The Guide is available for $5.50 from the GPO. * Arson, Burglary, and Other Crime Trends Uniform Crime Reporting Section Federal Bureau of Investigation U.S. Department of Justice 9th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW, GRB Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2614 Crime in the United States, an annual report, taken from over 17,000 law enforcement agencies and 98% of the country, is the ultimate information source on crime. Breaking crime down into 8 basic categories (arson, larceny, burglary, aggravated assault, forgery fraud, drugs, prostitution, gambling) the report gives an exact reading of the criminal trends in our country. It lists the crime rates by state, in rural and urban areas, by gender, race, and age. Police find it an invaluable source for crime analysis and lean on it heavily when projecting the year's budget or discussing allocation of manpower. Public policy makers refer to it when debating new programs or community services. This report is fundamental for making better laws, for helping sociologists chart trends, for journalists writing articles. It can even tell prospective homebuyers how safe their future neighborhood will be. The report includes complete listings of types of weapons used in crimes, motives, victim/offender relationships. Anything you could ever want to know about crime in this country is in this report. * Arson Control and Clearinghouse U.S. Fire Administration 16825 South Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1122 The Arson Resource Center is available to help answer your questions and locate resources related to arson. It was established several years ago by the U.S. Fire Administration, and has developed an impressive collection of arson-related materials. FEMA personnel and NETC students can borrow materials from the Center, and books and research reports are available to the general public through area libraries (interlibrary loan). Audio-visual and general references are stored in the Center for in-house use. The following publications and source materials on arson are available from the USFA free of charge: Arson Bibliography (#5-0001) Arson Lab (#5-0003) Arson Overview Report ($5-0024) Arson Victims: Suggestions (#5-0034) Arson Resource Directory (#5-0087) Arson Prosecution Issues (#5-0086) Rural Arson Control (#5-0110) Establishing an Arson Strike Force (#5-0111) * Arson Incidents National Database Arson Information Management Systems (AIMS) Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control U.S. Fire Administration 16825 South Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 2247-1200 The Arson Information Management Systems (AIMS) is a computerized database for the recording of data from reported arson cases, and used to facilitate analysis of such data for use by investigators, emergency personnel, law enforcers, and others. For more information on AIMS, contact the office above. * Arson Prevention Traveling Exhibit Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control Federal Emergency Management Agency 16825 South Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1200 Arson Trailers tour the country to provide technical and educational assistance to State, local, and national fire service and community groups. Their public educations demonstrations include fire safety issues, local fire problems, and smoke detector usage and maintenance. * Art Theft FBI Database Laboratory Division Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice 9th St. & Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-4545 The National Stolen Art File is a database which lists all currently missing works of art reported as stolen from either public or private collections in the United States. Contact this office for obtaining information from the file. * Attorney Training Attorney General's Advocacy Institute Executive Office for US Attorneys U.S. Department of Justice 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW Room 1342 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 633-4104 The Advocacy Institute trains Assistant U.S. Attorneys and all U.S. Department of Justice attorneys in trial advocacy. The Institute offers courses on civil, criminal and appellate advocacy, and seminars on such specialized topics as white-collar crime, narcotics, conspiracy, environmental litigation, bankruptcy, land condemnations, public corruption and fraud, civil rights, witness security, and computer fraud. * Child Abuse Prosecution National Center for the Prosecution of Child Abuse 1033 N. Fairfax St., Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 739-0321 The National Center for the Prosecution of Child Abuse provides technical assistance, training, and clearinghouse services to improve the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases and the procedures for dealing with children who have been victims of physical and sexual abuse. It is designed to help prosecutors dealing with the particular complexities of child abuse cases to safeguard child victims against further trauma during a criminal justice process designed for adults. The Center has produced a manual on the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. Contact this Center for more information. * Child Victimization and the Law National Institute of Justice NCJRS, Box 6000 Dept. AID Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 851-3420 (301) 251-5500 in DC NIJ has the following publications and others on child victimization and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number. Guardians Ad Litem in the Criminal Courts. 1988, 64 pp. (NCJ 110006). Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse: Innovations in Practice (RIB). 1985, 7 pp. (NCJ 99317). Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse: New Approaches (RIA). 1985, 5 pp. (NCJ 102994). Using Dolls to Interview Child Victims: Legal Concerns and Procedures (RIA). 1988, 6 pp. (NCJ 108470). When the Victim Is a Child. 1985, 134 pp. (NCJ 97664). * Cities in Schools: Truancy, Dropouts, Violence Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Ave., NW Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-5911 Cities in Schools, a public-private partnership that addresses the problems of dropouts and school violence, is designed to reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates by coordinating services for at-risk youngsters. Five regional offices help serve the 26 operating programs throughout the country and assist other local communities to initiate new Cities in Schools programs. * Coast Guard Law Books Law Library U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Department of Transportation 2100 2nd St., SW, Room 4407 Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-2536 This library supports the Coast Guard's enforcement division. Books housed here cover case law, statutory law, and other reference works specific to the Coast Guard's role as enforcer of Federal laws on the high seas and U.S. waters. The library is open to the public. * Coast Guard Law Enforcement Planning Planning Branch Research and Development Staff Office of Engineering and Development U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Department of Transportation 2100 2nd St., SW, Room 6208 Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1030 Information can be obtained here about research conducted by the Coast Guard in support of its operations and responsibilities. Areas of study include ice operations, ocean dumping, law enforcement, environmental protection, port safety and security, navigation aids, search and rescue procedures, recreational boating, energy, and advanced marine vehicles. For referral to specific personnel working in these areas, contact the Planning Branch. * Company Antitrust Compliance or Violation Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW Room 3233 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 633-2481 Under the Business Review procedure, any firm may submit a proposed business activity to the Antitrust Division and receive a statement as to whether the Division would challenge the action as a violation of the federal antitrust laws. In addition, you can obtain copies of all such letters and replies in the Digest of Business Reviews, an annual publication of the U.S. Department of Justice. The indexes to the Digest, updated yearly, allow easy research of all the letters issued since 1968 according to topic, commodity, or service involved, and name of the requesting party. The Digest, annual supplements, and revised indexes are available from the Legal Procedure Unit. * Conservation Law Enforcement Training Law Enforcement Division U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 4401 N. Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 358-1949 Through this division, state conservation officers are trained in the area of criminal law as it applies to the enforcement of wildlife protection. * Consumer Antitrust Complaint Litigation Section Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW Room 910 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 724-6693 If you wish to register a consumer complaint, call the Litigation Section of the Antitrust Division. The Litigation Section can tell you exactly who to get in touch with to lodge your complaint. They can also tell you if litigation is called for and are responsible for bringing such litigation to bear. * Corrections and Prisons Clearinghouse National Institute of Corrections Bureau of Prisons U.S. Department of Justice 320 1st St., NW Washington, DC 20534 (202) 724-3106 This office provides several types of technical assistance to correctional agencies and institutes themselves. They can offer advice on managerial procedures or suggest security improvements. Agencies can seek the NIC's help for any nature of problem they may be having with policy and procedure. If an institution has had a rash of successful escapes, they will send people to investigate the problem and suggest potential solutions. The NIC also trains some state and local managerial or executive officials. Anyone interested in a career in corrections management should also contact them. * Crime Insurance for Homeowners and Business Federal Crime Insurance P.O. Box 6301 Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 638-8780 (301) 251-1660 in DC The Federal Crime Insurance Program is a federally subsidized program sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Administration for homeowners and commercial businesses to insure against burglary and robbery. To find out if your state is eligible and for further information, contact the office above. Those living in Maryland outside D.C. should call collect: (301) 251-1660. * Crime Victims Publications National Victims Resource Center Box 6000-AIQ Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 627-6872 (301) 251-5525 in DC area The following crime victim-related publications are available free of charge from NVRC: America's Missing and Exploited Children: Their Safety and Future Crime Victims: Learning How To Help Them Crime of Rape Drunk Driving Economic Cost of Crime Elderly Victims Lifetime Likelihood of Victimization President's Child Safety Partnership President's Task Force on Victims of Crime Preventing Domestic Violence Against Women Risk of Violent Crimes Robbery Victims Sexual Assault: An Overview Teenage Victims Violent Crime By Strangers and Non-strangers Violent Crime Trends * Criminal Justice Bibliographies National Criminal Justice Reference Service National Institute of Justice U.S. Department of Justice Box 6000 Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 The NCJRS acts as an international clearinghouse and reference center on subjects as diverse as Affirmative Action and Jail-Based Inmate Programs. The NCJRS has a bibliography of hundreds of publications. Contact the NCJRS Distribution Service at the above address, or contact the National Institute of Justice, 633 Indiana Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20531; (202) 724-2956. * Criminal Justice Database National Crime Information Center Technical Services Division Federal Bureau of Investigation JEH Bldg. NW Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2711 On written request, the National Crime Information Center can provide you with information, on-line, concerning wanted persons, missing persons, stolen property, and computerized criminal histories. Searches and printouts are free. * Criminal Justice Research Office of Communication & Research Utilization National Institute of Justice U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Ave. NW Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-2956 (202) 272-6001 The National Institute of Justice has experts on nearly every field of criminal justice to help you find whatever information you're looking for. If you'd like to set up a Neighborhood Watch in your area, talk to Richard Titus or Lois Mock at (202) 724-7684. Do you want to know about environmental security? The NIJ has a specialist for you. Child abuse, DWI's, incidents of family violence, drug prevention education? They have an expert. The NIJ even has a specialist who can tell you anything you want to know about insanity as a defense in a criminal case. * Criminal Justice: Schools, TV, Families National Institute of Justice NCJRS, Box 6000 Dept. AID Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 851-3420 (301) 251-5500 in DC NIJ has these and other videos and publications on crime and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number. Biology and Crime (Crime File videotape). 1985 (NCJ 97216). Crime and Mental Disorder (RIB). 1984, 6 pp. (NCJ 94074). Families and Crime (Crime File videotape). 1986 (NCJ 104208). The Nature and Patterns of American Homicide. 1985, 73 pp. (NCJ 97964). Safer Schools--Better Students (videotape). 1985 (NCJ 98687). TV and Violence (Crime File videotape). 1985 (NCJ 97234). * DNA Fingerprinting National Institute of Justice U.S. Department of Justice Box 6000 Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 NIJ-funded research has produced a new technique for identifying a criminal suspect by analyzing DNA in hair, blood, and other body fluids. The FBI is currently using this technology, which is expected to dramatically increase success in investigating violent crimes such as rape and murder. Another important breakthrough has shown that it is possible to determine blood group types from bone fragments left at the scene of a crime or accident. The research is working on a reliable procedure for grouping ABO antigens in bone. This research will eventually expand into testing for DNA in skeletal remains. Contact NIJ for more information on this new technology. * Domestic Violence Resource Center National Victims Resource Center Box 6000-AIQ Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 627-6872 (301) 251-5525 in DC The National Victims Resource Center works as an information clearinghouse for the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Victims of Crime. Family violence experts can assist callers in finding shelters for beaten women or local support groups. The NVRC also distributes a wide array of free publications. They also administer a library of more than 7,000 victim-related books and articles covering child physical and sexual abuse, victims services, domestic violence, victim-witness programs, and violent crime. * Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) Information Systems Unit Office of Diversion Control Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Department of Justice 1405 Eye St. NW, Room 719 Washington, DC 20537 (202) 633-1316 For those who want to understand and evaluate the scope and magnitude of drug abuse in the United States, this network is an invaluable information source. Whether you are a local public administrator considering programs, a reporter on the heels of a story, or just a concerned parent, the Drug Abuse Warning Network can provide you with needed information. More than 900 hospital emergency rooms and medical examiner facilities supply data to the program. DAWN identifies drugs currently in vogue, determines existing patterns and profiles of abuse/abuser in Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas, monitors systemwide abuse trends, detects new abuse entities and polydrug combinations, and provides data needed for rational control and scheduling of drugs being abused. It is the full-information source on the drug problem in America. * Drug Testing and the Law National Institute of Justice NCJRS, Box 6000 Dept. AID Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 851-3420 (301) 251-5500 in DC NIJ has these and other videos and publications on drug testing and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number. Drug Surveillance Through Urinalysis (videotape). 1986 (NCJ 100130). VHS, Beta, or 3/4-inch. Drug Testing (Crime File videotape). 1986 (NCJ 104213). VHS, Beta, or 3//4-inch. Drug Testing (Crime File study guide). 1986, 4 pp. (NCJ 104556). Drugs and Crime: Controlling Use and Reducing Risk Through Testing (RIA). 1986, 6 pp. (NCJ 102668). Police Drug Testing. 1987, 109 pp. (NCJ 105191). Testing to Detect Drug Abuse (TAP publication). 1986, 2 pp. (NCJ 104282). * Ethnic Tensions Resolution and Assistance Community Relations Service (CRS) U.S. Department of Justice 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 300 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5929 If your community is being torn apart by ethnic disputes or police-citizen conflicts, you may need help from this special service, set up by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Community Relations Service exists to resolve such disputes. The agency provides direct conciliation and mediation assistance to communities to facilitate the peaceful, voluntary resolution of racial and ethnic disputes or conflicts, and the peaceful co-existence of police and citizens' groups in the rapidly changing neighborhoods of today's cities. The CRS regularly provides conferences, training workshops, and publications to any and all communities in an attempt to forestall such disputes. However, when tensions do break out, the CRS will initiate whatever steps are necessary to begin making progress toward bringing about a resolution. They normally begin with extensive informal discussions with public or police officials and local community leaders, but if the agency and the parties determine that formal negotiations offer the best hope for a settlement, the agency arranges and mediates the negotiations. * Explosives and Firearms Tracing Guidebook Distribution Center Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms U.S. Department of the Treasury 7943 Angus Ct. Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 455-7801 The free book, Firearms and Explosives Tracing Guidebook is designed to assist law enforcement officials in preparing trace requests and determining whether or not firearms or explosives can be traced. Additional materials relating to firearms and explosives identification are included as a reference guide. * FBI Academy and Careers Federal Bureau of Investigation U.S. Department of Justice J. Edgar Hoover Bldg. Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-5352 Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy Quantico, VA 22135 (703) 640-6131 If you're interested in making a career out of the FBI, here's your chance. Contact the Academy or the FBI directly to obtain information on agent, special agent, or nonagent and managerial positions. * Federal Law Enforcement Training Federal Law Enforcement Training Center U.S. Department of the Treasury Glynco, GA 31524 (912) 267-2100 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Office of Artesia and Marana Operation U.S. Department of the Treasury 1300 West Richey St. Artesia, NM 88210 (505) 746-9862 The Centers above are the Federal Government's principal resources for conducting interagency law enforcement training. There are 62 Federal organizations that participate in training at Glynco. Since many individual agencies conduct very specific advanced programs for their own employees, approximately 20 participating organizations have training offices at Glynco, GA, or at the facilities at Marana, AZ and Artesia, NM. Basic training programs provide training to entry-level Federal uniformed officers in basic law enforcement skills, such as firearms, arrest techniques, principles of law, and driver training. Programs include Immigration and Naturalization Service's Detention Officer Training, U.S. Customs Service Inspector Training, Basic Law Enforcement for Land Management Agencies, Basic Law Enforcement for Indian Police, Border Patrol Training, and Park Police Training, among others. Examples of advanced training for experienced law enforcement officers include Officer Safety and Survival Training, Antiterrorism Management and Contingency Training, National Wildfire Investigation Training, White Collar Crime Training, and Marine Law Enforcement. * Firearms: State Laws and Published Ordinances Distribution Center Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms U.S. Department of the Treasury 7943 Angus Ct. Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 455-7801 The free book, Firearms: State Laws and Published Ordinances, outlines the state and local laws and ordinances for firearms of all states, commonwealths, and possessions of the United States. A ready reference table for use with the publication lists key elements of state laws, such as purchaser waiting period, purchaser requirements, license/permit to purchase, license as dealer manufacturer, licensee record-keeping requirements, and local government limits, and where they can be located in the laws and ordinances. State attorneys are also listed if you have state-related questions or problems regarding firearms. * Forensics Computerized Database Laboratory Division Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice 9th St. & Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-4545 The Forensics Information System is computerized database used to identify all types of forensic evidence. It includes a Rifling Characteristics File which can identify the manufacturer and type of weapon that may have been used to fire a bullet. Other files can be used to identify tire tracks or shoe prints left at the scene of a crime. * Funding for Criminal Justice Research Criminal Justice Research Office U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Ave. NW Room 900 Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-7631 Anyone interested in conducting advanced research in any Criminal Justice related fields can apply for funding from this office. Past projects to receive support from this office include studies investigating the impact of the latest technologies on conviction rates. * Guns and Criminals Videos and Publications National Institute of Justice NCJRS, Box 6000 Dept. AID Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 851-3420 (301) 251-5500 in DC NIJ has these and other videos and publications on weapons, crime, and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number. The Armed Criminal in America (RIB). 1986, 5 pp. (NCJ 102827). The Armed Criminal in America: A Survey of Incarcerated Felons. 1985, 52 pp. (NCJ 97099). Gun Control (Crime File videotape). 1985 (NCJ 97224). VHS, Beta, 3/4-inch. Gun Control (Crime File study guide). 1985, 4 pp. (NCJ 100740). * Guns and Firearms Tracing Center National Tracing Center Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms U.S. Department of the Treasury 3361-F 75th Ave. Landover, MD 20785 (800) 424-5057 The National Tracing Center provides firearms tracing services to duly authorized law enforcement agencies in the United States and those in many foreign countries. Tracing is the systematic tracking of firearms from manufacturer to purchaser (and/or possessor) for the purpose of aiding law enforcement in identifying suspects involved in criminal violations, establishing stolen status, and proving ownership. 24 Hour Number: (301) 436-8159; Out of Business Records: (800) 424-8201; Special Agent in Charge: (301) 436-8230. * Habitual Juvenile Offenders Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Ave., NW Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-5911 The Serious Habitual Juvenile Offenders Comprehensive Action Program is providing intensive training and technical assistance to 20 communities to help their juvenile justice systems more efficiently identify, adjudicate, supervise, and incarcerate serious habitual juvenile offenders. Contact this office for more information on this program and how its successes might be applied to other communities. * Heroin Situation Indicators Office of Intelligence Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Department of Justice 1405 Eye St., NW, Room 1013 Washington, DC 20537 (202) 633-1071 A retail and wholesale heroin price/purity index is available based upon data from the analysis of drug evidence samples submitted to the Drug Enforcement Administration. In addition, reports are available on heroin-related emergency room admissions and deaths from 21 major metropolitan areas scattered throughout the country. These reports are published on a quarterly basis. * High Seas Law Enforcement Operational Law Enforcement Division Office of Law Enforcement and Defense Operations U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Department of Transportation 2100 2nd St., SW, Room 3110 Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1890 As the primary maritime law enforcement agency for the U.S., the Coast Guard enforces Federal laws, treaties, and international agreements to which the U.S. is a party. The Coast Guard may conduct investigations when violations are suspected, such as smuggling, drug trafficking, or polluting. Empowered to board and inspect vessels routinely as well, the Guard also conducts :"suspicionless" boardings to prevent violations. To report suspicious or questionable activity on boats, or to complain about an improperly conducted boarding, call the Boating Safety Hotline, (800) 368-5647; or (202) 267-0780 in D.C., or contact your local Coast Guard commander. The office listed above can provide you with information about the Coast Guard's law enforcement role and the National Narcotics Border Interdiction System, which coordinates multi-agency and international operations with other countries to suppress narcotics trafficking. * Hypnosis: Forensic Tool National Victims Resource Center Box 6000-AIQ Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 627-6872 (301) 251-5525 in DC area Contact this Center for the free publication, Forensic Use of Hypnosis, which details how evidence revealed through hypnosis is used in court cases. * Identifying Victims of Catastrophic Accidents FBI Disaster Squad Identification Division Federal Bureau of Investigation U.S. Department of Justice J. Edgar Hoover Bldg., Room 11255 Washington, DC 20537 (202) 324-5401 The Disaster Squad is expert at identifying victims of catastrophic accidents. Government agencies rely upon them whenever victim identification is a problem. For local law enforcement, private investigators, transportation companies, or even families of the missing, the Disaster Squad can make a thorough analysis through fingerprints, dental records, and other physical evidence, and lay the mystery to rest. Contact this office for more information on the Squads services. * Inmate Locator Line Public Information Bureau of Prisons U.S. Department of Justice 320 1st St., NW, Room 640 Washington, DC 20536 (202) 724-3198 A special phone service hotline is available for people trying to locate family members or loved ones believed to be incarcerated in local, state, or federal correctional institutions. Call the Inmate Locater Line: (202) 724-3126 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST. * Inside the FBI Office of Public Affairs Federal Bureau of Investigation U.S. Department of Justice J. Edgar Hoover Bldg., Room 7116 Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-5352 If you have a group planning on visiting Washington, D.C., and would like to make the FBI Headquarters a part of that trip, contact the Office of Public Affairs. Guided tours are offered Mondays through Fridays (except holidays) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No appointments are necessary for groups numbering fifteen or less. * Jail Overcrowding National Institute of Justice NCJRS, Box 6000 Dept. AID Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 851-3420 (301) 251-5500 in DC NIJ has videos and publications on prison and jail overcrowding. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number. * Juvenile Delinquency Risk Factors Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Research and Program Development Division U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Ave., NW Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-7560 This research division assesses a wide range of risk factors faced by children between the ages of six and 17. Researchers are looking beyond established delinquency correlates--such as age, race, and sex--to investigate more practical factors, such as personality characteristics, drug use, family relationships, school experience, the community environment, peer/gang associations, and juvenile justice sanctions. Contact this division for more information on this research. * Juvenile Drug Abuse Risk Factors Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Research and Program Development Division U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Ave., NW Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-7560 This division has researched drug use among juveniles to develop information on high-risk factors for drug use among youth, and on the effectiveness of interventions for preventing or controlling illegal drug use. These studies include recommendations for promising prevention and rehabilitation strategies. Contact this division for more information. * Law Enforcement Officers: Deaths and Assaults Uniform Crime Reporting Section Federal Bureau of Investigation U.S. Department of Justice 9th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW, GRB Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2614 The publication, Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted, is available from the FBI Crime Reporting Section in three yearly forms: the six-month report, preliminary annual, and annual. Write to the above address for a free copy. * Law Enforcement Training for State and Local Officers Federal Law Enforcement Training Center U.S. Department of the Treasury Glynco, GA 31524 (912) 267-2345 FLETC's Office of State and Local Law Enforcement conducts over 25 specialized programs both at Glynco and at various sites around the country. Some of these programs include: Child Abuse and Exploitation Investigative Techniques, Managing Juvenile Operations, Schools Are For Effective Police Operations Leading to Improved Children and Youth Services, Cargo Theft Investigations, Fraud and Financial Investigations, Hazardous Waste Investigations, Prison/Jail Crisis Response Training, Criminal Investigations in an Automated Environment, Fugitive Investigations Training, Advanced Arson for Profit Investigations, and Narcotics Officer Training. * Lie Detector Tests: Reliability National Institute of Justice U.S. Department of Justice Box 6000 Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 To investigate the validity of polygraph examinations in criminal investigations, an NIJ study compared the accuracy of human examiners to that of a computer program in assessing the truth of answers to specific questions. The computer program was found to be just as reliable as that of the human examiners. Contact this Institute for more information on this study and the use of polygraphs in criminal justice. * Maximum Speed Limit Enforcement Police Traffic Services Division Office of Enforcement and Emergency Services Traffic Safety Programs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 400 7th Street, SW, Room 6124 Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5440 The National Maximum Speed Limit is 65 miles per hour on certain interstate highways. This office processes annual certifications of maximum speed limit enforcement programs throughout the U.S. and assists states in developing and improving enforcement efforts. * Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Publications Department 1835 K St., NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006 (800) 843-5678 (202) 634-9836 in DC This Center serves as a clearinghouse of information on missing or exploited children; provides technical assistance to citizens and law-enforcement agencies; offers training programs to law-enforcement and social service professionals; distributes photos and descriptions of missing children nationwide; coordinates child protection efforts with the private sector; networks with nonprofit organizations and state clearinghouses; and provides information on effective state legislation to ensure the protection of children. The following publications are available free of charge: Books: Child Molesters: A Behavioral Analysis Child Pornography and Prostitution Children Traumatized in Sex Rings Interviewing Child Victims Investigator's Guide Parental Kidnapping Selected State Legislation Youth at Risk Brochures: Child Protection Child Protection Priorities For Camp Counselors Just in Case...You Are Considering Family Separation Just in Case...You Are Dealing with Grief Following the Loss of a Child Just in Case...You Are Using the Federal Parent Locator Service Just in Case...You Need a Babysitter Just in Case...Your Child Is a Runaway Just in Case...Your Child Is Missing * Missing and Exploited Children Hotline National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1835 K St., NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006 (800) 843-5678 (202) 634-9836 in DC This toll-free telephone hotline is open for those who have information missing or exploited children. The TDD hotline for the deaf is 1-800-826-7653. * Neighborhood Crime Comparison Information Uniform Crime Reporting Section Federal Bureau of Investigation U.S. Department of Justice 9th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW, GRB Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2614 If you'd like to know how safe your prospective new neighborhood is, contact the Uniform Crime Reporting Section. This annual report, Crime In the United States contains an exact reading of the crime rates of any city in America (down to the types of crimes committed most frequently in which neighborhoods). Also, local police departments of most major cities have neighborhood crime reports available and will actually rate the safety factor of your new address for you. * Neighborhood Safety Videos and Publications National Institute of Justice NCJRS, Box 6000 Dept. AID Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 851-3420 (301) 251-5500 in DC NIJ has these and other publications and videos on crime prevention and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number. Crime Stoppers: A National Evaluation (RIB). 1986, 5 pp. (NCJ 102292). The Growing Role of Private Security (RIB). 1984, 5 pp. (NCJ 94703). Guardian Angels: An Assessment of Citizen Response to Crime: Executive Summary. 1986, 31 pp. (NCJ 1009111). Improving the Use and Effectiveness of Neighborhood Watch Programs (RIA). 1988, 4 pp. (NCJ 108618). Neighborhood Safety (Crime file videotape). 1985 (NCJ 97227). VHS, Beta, or 3/4-inch. Taking a Bite Out of Crime: The Impact of a Mass Media Crime Prevention Campaign. 1984, 78 pp. (NCJ 93350). * Neighborhood Watch Programs Office of Crime Prevention National Institute of Justice U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Ave. NW Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-7684 If you're interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in your town, or want to know how you can make yours better, contact the Neighborhood Watch Specialists at the National Institute of Justice. They will be glad to help you make your neighborhood a safer place. * New Federal Laws Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration 8th St. & Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 8401 Washington, DC 20408 (202) 523-5230 This office receives all the laws enacted by Congress for publication in the Federal Register and can provide information regarding these laws. They also publish United States at Large, a compilation of laws enacted during a particular year. * Nuclear Incidents Emergency Programs Center U.S. Department of Justice 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW Room 6101 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 633-4545 If you would like to know the facts of any case of criminal activity involving nuclear incidents, the files of the Emergency Programs Center is for you. The office of the U.S. Department of Justice coordinates the government's activity in any such case. For instance, if you want the facts on the real-life case of nuclear extortion seen in the movie, The Falcon and the Snowman, this is the place to go. Maybe you are interested in writing your own thriller on nuclear espionage; contact the Emergency Programs Center and read accounts of actual incidents to give your writing that tinge of reality. Whatever your interest may be, here's where you'll get the facts. * Odometer Tampering Odometer Fraud Staff Office of Chief Counsel National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 400 7th Street, SW, Room 5219 Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9511 Federal law requires that the seller of a car sign a disclosure statement that the mileage on the odometer is accurate and has not been rolled back. NHTSA enforces the odometer law via inspections and criminal charges. Information on odometer tampering is also available from the Auto Safety Hotline: (800) 424-9393. * Police-Citizen Conflict Resolution Community Relations Service (CRS) U.S. Department of Justice 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 300 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5929 The agency provides direct conciliation and mediation assistance to communities to facilitate the peaceful, voluntary resolution of racial and ethnic disputes or conflicts, and the peaceful co-existence of police and citizens' groups in the rapidly changing neighborhoods of today's cities. They normally begin with extensive informal discussions with public or police officials and local community leaders, but if the agency and the parties determine that formal negotiations offer the best hope for a settlement, the agency arranges and mediates the negotiations. * Police Use of Deadly Force Community Relations Service 5550 Friendship Blvd., Room 330 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5929 There has been a steady increase in cases of community disruption due to minority groups' belief that the police have used deadly force--or a severe degree of non-lethal force-- when it was unwarranted. The booklet, Police Use of Deadly Force, provides information that will be useful to citizens and police looking for constructive alternatives to continued hostility and suspicion. * Prisons and Correctional Institutions Clearinghouse National Institute of Corrections Information Center Bureau of Prisons U.S. Department of Justice 1790 30th St., Suite 130 Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 939-8877 This center is the complete source of information on correctional institutions. They have the data to answer any and all questions. Public policy makers who are considering the economics and potential benefits of a proposed new prison would be wise to get in touch with the NIC, as would construction companies thinking of making a bid on a new site. Politicians, correctional officials, reporters, or even inmates who want to investigate possible reforms should contact this office. * Prisons: History, Statistics Public Affairs Bureau of Prisons U.S. Department of Justice 320 1st St., NW, Room 640 Washington, DC 20536 (202) 724-3198 The Bureau of Prisons has many publications available to the public. They release an annual State of the Bureau report, as well as publications describing new and existing facilities, a history of the development of the federal bureau, and an annual statistical report of the Nation's correctional facilities. * Protection of the President Personnel Division U.S. Secret Service Department of the Treasury 1800 G St., NW Washington, DC 20223 (202) 535-5800 Protection is the key mission of the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service. They are responsible for the White House Complex; the Main Treasury Building and Annex and other Presidential offices; the President and immediate family; the official residence of the Vice President and his immediate family; and foreign diplomatic missions as prescribed by statute. * Racial Disputes Resolution Community Relations Service (CRS) U.S. Department of Justice 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 300 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5929 If your community is being torn apart by ethnic disputes or police-citizen conflicts, you may need help from this special service, set up by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Community Relations Service exists to resolve such disputes. The agency provides direct conciliation and mediation assistance to communities to facilitate the peaceful, voluntary resolution of racial and ethnic disputes or conflicts, and the peaceful co-existence of police and citizens' groups in the rapidly changing neighborhoods of today's cities. The CRS regularly provides conferences, training workshops, and publications to any and all communities in an attempt to forestall such disputes. However, when tensions do break out, the CRS will initiate whatever steps are necessary to begin making progress toward bringing about a resolution. They normally begin with extensive informal discussions with public or police officials and local community leaders, but if the agency and the parties determine that formal negotiations offer the best hope for a settlement, the agency arranges and mediates the negotiations. * Recidivism Statistics Bureau of Justice Statistics U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Ave., NW Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-7770 The National Recidivism Data Base links Bureau of Justice Statistics corrections data with State and FBI criminal history information to derive representative samples of individuals released from State prisons, follow these samples for several years, and produce estimates on the incidence, prevalence, and seriousness of later arrests and dispositions. For information on available statistics on prison recidivism, contact this office. * RX Drug and Controlled Substances Registration Registration Section Office of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Department of Justice 666 11th St., NW, Room 920 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 254-8255 Information is available about registration under the Controlled Substances Act. Every person who manufactures, distributes, or dispenses any controlled substance, or who proposes to engage in the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of any controlled substance, must register annually with the Registration Branch of the DEA. The names of all registrants are available to the public. A schedule of all controlled substances is also available. In addition, the DEA will investigate any registrant to ensure that they are accountable for the controlled substances handled if presented with requests or evidence which would seem to warrant such investigation. * Secret Service Special Agents Personnel Division U.S. Secret Service Department of the Treasury 1800 G St., NW Washington, DC 20223 (202) 535-5800 Special agents for the Secret Service are charged with two missions: protection and investigation. In addition to those protected by the Uniformed Division, the Special Agents guard former Presidents and their spouses, children of former Presidents, visiting heads of foreign states and governments and their spouses, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates. Counterfeiting, forgery, and fraud investigations are also performed by Special Agents. Candidates interested in applying may contact local Secret Service field offices. * Settlement of Claims Against the Government Claims Group General Government Division General Accounting Office 441 G St., NW Washington, DC 20548 (202) 275-3102 In addition to helping settle claims of one government agency against another, this GAO office also settles claims by and against the United States. Claims may involve individuals, businesses, or foreign, state, and municipal governments. Claims are settled by GAO when the departments and agencies have not been given specific authority to handle their own claims and when they involve 1) doubtful questions of law or fact; 2) appeals of agency actions; 3) certain debts which agencies are unable to collect; and 4) waivers of certain erroneous payments for pay. Contact GAO for more information. * Special Security Events Emergency Programs Center U.S. Department of Justice 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW Room 1230 Washington, DC 20530 If you would like to find out about U.S. Department of Justice activities during major outbreaks of civil disorder or domestic terrorism, such as the famous race riots of 1968 or the more recent unrest in Miami, then you may want to check the files of the Emergency Programs Center which coordinates all such activities. This office also has handled such special security events as the Los Angeles and Lake Placid Olympics and the reception of the Cuban refugees into the United States. * Stolen Pharmaceuticals and Other Drug Theft Office of Intelligence Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Department of Justice 1405 Eye St., NW, Room 1013 Washington, DC 20537 (202) 633-1071 All legal drug handlers registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration are required to report thefts or losses on controlled substances. Stolen supplies from legitimate drug handlers comprise a substantial portion of the illicit drug distribution network. The DEA has a fully updated list of all reports of drug theft. For information contact the Office of Intelligence at the above address or phone number. * Supreme Court Library Supreme Court of the United States Library 1 1st St., NE Washington, DC 20543 (202) 252-3177 A complete working collection of American, English, and Canadian statues, records and briefs dating back to 1832 are contained in this library. Historical and constitutional documents along with the federal tax laws and legislative histories of selected federal acts are also available here. The library is open to the public. * U.S. Park Police National Capital Region National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior 1100 Ohio Dr., SW Washington, DC 20242 (202) 426-6650 The U.S. Park Police have the same authority and powers as the Washington, D.C. metropolitan police. They also act as hosts to park visitors. * Victimization Statistics National Victims Resource Center Box 6000-AIQ Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 627-6872 (301) 251-5525 in DC This Center can provide you with nationwide statistics on the victims of crime. * Violent Criminal Behavior National Institute of Justice U.S. Department of Justice Box 6000 Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 NIJ research has examined the relation between early child abuse, neglect, and subsequent violent criminal behavior. Criminal records of substantiated cases of individuals abused as children were compared with criminal records of a matched group of non-abused individuals. The results to date suggest that those who were abused as children did commit more violent offenses as adults than those not abused as children. Contact this office for more information on this topic. * Whistleblower Hotlines and Government Inspector Generals Many federal departments and agencies have hotlines, some toll-free numbers, into the office of the Inspector General. The responsibility of the IG is chiefly an in-house auditor looking for fraud, mismanagement, and government waste. These whistleblower hotlines exist to encourage federal employees, state employees, contractors, and citizens to report any allegations. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General P.O. Box 23399 (800) 424-9121 Washington, DC 20026 (202) 472-1388 Department of the Army The Pentagon (800) 572-9000 Washington, DC 20310 (202) 695-1578 Department of Commerce 14th and Constitution Ave., NW Room 7898-C (800) 424-5197 Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-2495 Department of Defense Defense Hotline The Pentagon (800) 424-9098 Washington, DC 20301-1900 (202) 693-5080 Department of Education Inspector General Hotline P.O. Box 23458 (800) 647-8733 Washington, DC 20026 (202) 755-2770 Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave., SW Room 5DO39, Forrestal Building Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-4073 Department of Health and Human Services OIG Hotline P.O. Box 17303 (800) 368-5779 Baltimore, MD 21203-7303 (301) 597-0724 Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th St., SW, Room 8254 Washington, DC 20410 (202) 472-4200 Department of the Interior 18th and C Sts., NW, Room 5359 (800) 424-5081 Washington, DC 20240 (202) 343-2424 Department of Justice Office of Professional Responsibility 10th and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4304 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 633-3365 Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1303 (800) 424-5409 Washington, DC 20210 (202) 357-0227 Department of State 2201 C St., NW New State Building, Room 6821 Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-3320 Department of Transportation 400 7th St., NW, Room 9210 (800) 424-9071 Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1461 Department of Treasury 15th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 2412 (800) 826-0407 Washington, DC 20220 (202) 566-7901 Department of Veterans Affairs 1425 K St., NW McPherson Building, Room 1100 (800) 368-5899 Washington, DC 20420 (202) 842-5474 Environmental Protection Agency 401 M St., SW Room 307 NE Mall (800) 424-4000 Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-4977 Federal Bureau of Investigation Inspections Division Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2901 General Accounting Office 441 G St., NW (202) 272-5557 Washington, DC 20548 (800) 424-5454 General Services Administration 18th and F Sts., NW, Room 5340 (800) 424-5210 Washington, DC 20405 (202) 566-1780 Merit Systems Protection Board Office of the Special Counsel 1120 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1100 (800) 872-9855 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 653-9125 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Inspector General P.O. Box 23089 L'Enfant Station (800) 424-9183 Washington, DC 20026 (202) 755-3402 Office of Personnel Management 1900 E St., NW, Room 6831 Washington, DC 20415 (202) 632-4423 Railroad Retirement Board Office of Inspector General Office of Investigation 844 N. Rush St., Room 450 (800) 772-4528 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4336 Small Business Administration 1441 L St., NW, Room 203 Washington, DC 20416 (202) 653-7557 Tennessee Valley Authority 400 West Summit Hill Drive (800) 323-3835 Knoxville, TN 37902 (615) 632-3550 U.S. Agency for International Development 21st and Virginia Ave. Room 5644, New State Building Washington, DC 20523 (202) 235-3528 U.S. Information Agency Donohoe Building, Room 1100 400 6th St., SW Washington, DC 20547 (202) 485-8202 * World's Largest Law Library Law Library Library of Congress Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5073 As the world's largest and most comprehensive library of foreign, international, and comparative law, the Law Library provides information for all known legal systems including common law, civil law, Roman law, canon law, Chinese law, Jewish and Islamic law, and ancient and medieval law. Specialists with knowledge of more than fifty languages provide reference and research service in all known legal systems. U.S. legislative documents housed here include the Congressional Record (and its predecessors), the serial set, a nearly complete set of bills and resolutions, current documents, committee prints, reports, hearings, etc. plus a complete set of U.S. Supreme Court records and briefs and collections of U.S. Court of Appeals records and briefs. The law library has five major divisions: American-British Law: United States, Australia, Canada, Great Britain, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, certain other countries of the British Commonwealth and their dependent territories, and Eire: (202) 707-5077. European Law: Nations of Europe and their possessions, except Spain and Portugal: (202) 707-5088. Hispanic Law: Spain and Portugal, Latin America, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Spanish- and Portuguese-language states of Africa: (202) 707-5070. 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