LECC Frequently Asked Questions
What is LECC?
The acronym LECC is comprised of the initials for Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee. It is a program administered within the Department of Justice through the offices of the United States Attorney. Each of the 93 U.S. Attorney Offices in the United States has such a program.
What is the purpose of LECC?
The goal of these programs is to improve cooperation and coordination among law enforcement groups, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. The best way to accomplish this is through training efforts.
When did it start?
In the summer of 1981, the Attorney General's Task Force on Violent Crime recommended that each U.S. Attorneys' Office establish a LECC. The AG responded to the task force recommendation and issued an order instructing each office to establish such a program.
Do we have this in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky has two federal judicial districts and each district has a LECC program. The program for the Western District of Kentucky (WDKY) is in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Louisville and the LECC Coordinator is Gary Howard. The program for the Eastern District of Kentucky (EDKY) is in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Lexington and the LECC Coordinator is Allen Love.