2019 US Code
Title 6 - Domestic Security
Chapter 1 - Homeland Security Organization
Subchapter II - Information Analysis
Part C - Office of Science and Technology
Sec. 165 - National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers

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Citation 6 U.S.C. § 165 (2019)
Section Name §165. National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers
Section Text (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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 107–296, title II, §235, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2162.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 6 - DOMESTIC SECURITY
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 6 - DOMESTIC SECURITY
CHAPTER 1 - HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION
SUBCHAPTER II - INFORMATION ANALYSIS
Part C - Office of Science and Technology
Sec. 165 - National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers
Contains section 165
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 116 Stat. 2162
Public Law References Public Law 107-296
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