6 U.S.C. § 165 : US Code - Section 165: National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers

Search 6 U.S.C. § 165 : US Code - Section 165: National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers

(a) In general
The Director of the Office shall operate and support National Law
Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers (hereinafter in this
section referred to as "Centers") and, to the extent necessary,
establish new centers through a merit-based, competitive process.
(b) Purpose of Centers
The purpose of the Centers shall be to - 
(1) support research and development of law enforcement
technology;
(2) support the transfer and implementation of technology;
(3) assist in the development and dissemination of guidelines
and technological standards; and
(4) provide technology assistance, information, and support for
law enforcement, corrections, and criminal justice purposes.
(c) Annual meeting
Each year, the Director shall convene a meeting of the Centers in
order to foster collaboration and communication between Center
participants.
(d) Report
Not later than 12 months after November 25, 2002, the Director
shall transmit to the Congress a report assessing the effectiveness
of the existing system of Centers and identify the number of
Centers necessary to meet the technology needs of Federal, State,
and local law enforcement in the United States.