Indian Country Investigations (16.308)
Program
16.308 Indian Country Investigations
Federal Agency
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law 103-322, 108 Stat. 1796.
Program Number
16.308
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide training to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Tribal Law Enforcement Officers in conjunction with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) to better conduct investigations in Indian Country. Coordination of the development of training curriculum with the BIA and the FLETC; and conduct training seminars in law enforcement techniques throughout the country. To coordinate investigative activities within Indian Country.
Types of Assistance
Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funding may be utilized for expenses associated with investigative and managerial training for Indian Country law enforcement.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
BIA Investigators, Tribal Law Enforcement Officers and other law enforcement officers assigned to work in Indian Country.
Beneficiary Eligibility
BIA Investigators, Tribal Law Enforcement Officers and other law enforcement officers assigned to work in Indian Country.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
FBI and BIA select students for training in conjunction with Indian country police.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Funding is one-year and is available until expended.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Developed and provided uniform courses of instruction in death investigations, child sexual/physical abuse, gaming, evidence recovery, supervision and management, and street officer safety to all levels of law enforcement in Indian Country to include, local, State, tribal, BIA and FBI officers/agents; funded training in basic and advanced law enforcement skills provided by the BIA IPA and FLETC; funded individual field office training initiatives for law enforcement in Indian Country. Provided training to more than 1,000 Indian Country law enforcement officers in fiscal years 1996-2001.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0200-0-1-751.
Obligations
(Training and investigative assistance) FY 02 $1,125,000; FY 03 est $1,000,000; and FY 04 est $1,185,350.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Total of $1,375,000 for fiscal year 2001.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20535. Contact: SSA Earnest Weyand. Telephone: (202) 324-3802.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
