Law Enforcement Assistance Administration

The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) was a U.S. government agency established in 1968 to provide federal funding and support to state and local law enforcement agencies. Its goal was to improve crime control and the justice system through grants, training programs, and research. The LEAA aimed to enhance the effectiveness of police organizations and promote innovative approaches to law enforcement. Though it was dissolved in 1982, its impact helped shape modern policing practices and community safety initiatives across the country.