WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police represents Law Enforcement Executives from around the world; and

WHEREAS, the prevalence of electronic evidence is now a routine issue in all crimes and at most crime scenes; and

WHEREAS, the evolution and development of Communication Devices has had a significant impact on Law Enforcements ability to conduct Electronic Surveillance and recover valuable evidence and records from communication devices; and

WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Executive Forum (LEEF) comprised in part by members of the IACP has worked with Law Enforcement Executives from across the spectrum to address the issues related to Electronic Surveillance and Communication devices; and

WHEREAS, the LEEF created a document entitled the National Domestic Communications Assistance Center Business Plan that calls for various improvements in Law Enforcements capability to conduct Electronic Surveillance and creates ongoing process to address these issues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP does hereby commend the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their continued support and assistance to local law enforcement agencies in this area of concern; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP request that Congress and the White House support the National Domestic Communications Assistance Center Business Plan; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP recommend to Congress that funding is made available to establish the National Domestic Communications Assistance Center.