What is the LECC?
In 1981, the LECC (Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee) was established in all U.S. Attorney's Offices by order of the U.S. Attorney General. The recommendation to establish LECCs came as a direct result of the group's finding that local law enforcement cooperation was crucial and that cooperation nationwide was uneven. The goal of the LECC is to improve cooperation and coordination among law enforcement groups, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
The LECC provides a networking focus for law enforcement executives committed to the idea of cooperation and coordination at all levels of local, state and federal law enforcement. In addition, the Law Enforcement Coordinator is integrally involved in a variety of programs and initiatives. These include: Equitable Sharing; COPS; Anti-Violent Crime Initiatives; HIDTA; Anti-Terrorism Task Force; Drug Demand Reduction; Project Safe Neighborhoods; Firearms Initiatives; and Community Outreach, to name a few.
The LECC also sponsors or co-sponsors no or low-cost training seminars addressing various subjects pertinent to law enforcement officials. These seminars are made available to all federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Topics include asset forfeiture and equitable sharing, gang activities, clandestine laboratories, OCDETF investigations and prosecutions, and other contemporary issues.
Gary Howard is the LECC Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Kentucky. Mr. Howard has been with the U.S. Attorney's Office since December 2002. Mr. Howard has had an extensive background in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, working for four years at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center in Richmond, Kentucky and for 29 years with the Louisville Police Department where he retired as a Deputy Chief.
For upcoming training, please contact the LECC representative at (502) 625-7061 for more information.