Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (LECC)

The Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (LECC) was established on July 21, 1981 in all 94 U.S. Attorney's Offices by order of the U.S. Attorney General. The LECC provides a networking focus for law enforcement executives committed to the ideal of cooperation and coordination at all levels of local, state and federal law enforcement.

Facilitation of communications is supported through committees and joint operations. The informal contacts made at LECC meetings substantially contribute to subsequent problem solving. Police chiefs and sheriffs are brought together with state and federal enforcers, regulators, and prosecutors. This approach to problem solving has resulted in a number of task force operations directed at myriad violations of federal statutes ranging from narcotics to white collar crime.

In addition, the LECC 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.

The Law Enforcement Coordinator (LEC) disseminates information about current criminal justice concerns in the district. The LEC acts as a liaison between Law Enforcement and various components of the Department of Justice including the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and the community capacity development office (CCDO). The LEC also assists the United States Attorney in developing strategies to implement priorities established by the Attorney General. These initiatives include Project Safe Neighborhoods.