Law enforcement, a Federal concern since the inception of the national government, has dramatically increased during the past decade. Presently, more than 100 Federal agencies with a combined annual budget of $5 billion participate in police, investigative, and law enforcement activities. This collection of often-competing units, however, is characterized by fragmented authority and overlapping jurisdiction. The proliferation of units, a response to new or expanded demands, counters other objectives associated with improved coordination, efficiency, and austerity. Consequently, some types of reorganizations may be in conflict with others and other goals. Moreover, broad-scale reorganizations have proven elusive; and basic assumptions and implications about certain proposals in this and related fields are subject to serious questions.
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