Do NOT attempt any apprehensions or arrests based on this information. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office updates this information regularly, to ensure that it is complete and accurate, however this information can change quickly. This information is made available to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety.
The functions of the OLEA were transferred to the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, established June 19, 1968, by Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. Textual Records: General correspondence, 1965-68.
Federal authorities have also assisted local law enforcement through a variety of funding programs. For example, in February 2003, the Los Angeles City/County Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) anti-gang program received $2.5 million in federal funding for its efforts in reducing gang-related violence.