ASSOCIATION OF STATE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE AGENCIES

HOM · Homeland Security

Supporting FY2027 FEMA preparedness grants; strengthening the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention (LETP) Activities statutory requirement related to UASI and SHSGP grants; enhancing engagement among federal agency partners and state and local law enforcement including fusion centers; educating policymakers on the impact of data privacy legislation on law enforcement investigative capabilities; supporting the use of investigative technology; enhancing threat information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement; legislation to reform DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis to ensure increased support for state and local law enforcement including fusion centers to address homeland security threats

LAW · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice

Supporting DOJ forensic science grant programs; enhancing state and local law enforcement assistance grant programs; educating policymakers on investigative technology issues and the impact of data privacy legislation on law enforcement investigative capabilities; educating policymakers on challenges related to lawful access to digital evidence; enhancing crime gun intelligence including through the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network; implementation of the Safer Skies Act including rules related to the use of counter-unmanned aerial systems by state and local law enforcement agencies; NDO Fairness Act; supporting changes to provisions of CLARITY Act that are relevant to law enforcement investigations into criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

FY 2027 Department of Homeland Security appropriations for the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Urban Area Security Initiative; FY 2027 Department of Justice appropriations for DOJ grant programs including state and local law enforcement assistance