Law Enforcement Science and Technology Act of 2000

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Law Enforcement Science and Technology Act of 2000 - Establishes in the Department of Justice under the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, an Office of Science and Technology (OST) to be headed by a Director. Abolishes the Office of Science and Technology of the National Institute of Justice and transfers its functions and employees to OST. (Sec. 3) Declares that the mission of OST shall be to: (1) serve as the national focal point for work on law enforcement technology; and (2) carry out programs to improve the safety and effectiveness of, and access to, technology to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies. Sets forth the duties of OST, including to: (1) establish advisory groups to assess the technology needs of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; (2) establish technical and use standards for, and test and evaluate technologies that may be used by, such agencies; (3) conduct research and development in fields that would improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of technologies used by such agencies; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for information on law enforcement technologies. Sets forth provisions regarding coordination with Federal agencies, publications, and transfer of funds by OST to other Federal agencies or provide funding to non-Federal entities. (Sec. 4) Authorizes appropriations for OST. Sets aside specified sums for: (1) regional National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers ; (2) research and development of forensic technologies and methods to improve crime laboratories; (3) development of standards and for the testing and evaluation of technologies; (4) salaries and expenses; and (5) expenditure under the provisions enacted in the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 and the Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance Program (limited to not more than five percent of funds appropriated for OST). Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) non-Federal research; and (2) reductions of funding under this Act in proportion to the amount appropriated if less than $200 million is appropriated for OST in any of fiscal years 2001 through 2005. (Sec. 5) Requires the Director of OST to submit annual reports to the President and Congress on the state of law enforcement technology.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 May 2000

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  Introduced in House · EN · 9 May 2000

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  summary · EN · 9 May 2000

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