LEAA

LEAA, or the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, was a U.S. federal agency established in 1968 to support local and state police agencies. Its goal was to improve crime prevention and law enforcement through funding, research, and training programs. LEAA provided grants to help develop new policing techniques, enhance criminal justice systems, and promote community safety initiatives. It operated until 1982, after which its functions were absorbed into other agencies. Overall, LEAA aimed to strengthen law enforcement across the country by providing resources and expertise to address crime more effectively.