US interagency law enforcement cooperation since September 11, 2001: Improvements and results

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to illustrate by example the value of interagency cooperation between US and international law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

Design/methodology/approach

General review of post‐9/11 criminal cases brought by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and other parts of the US law enforcement community that involved cooperation between US domestic and international law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

Findings

Finds that confrontation of multi‐jurisdictional crime requires domestic and international interagency cooperation; efforts to promote cooperation between domestic and international law enforcement and regulatory agencies have produced positive results post 9/11 and like efforts should be encouraged.

Originality/value

The paper provides case studies evidencing the benefit of law enforcement interagency cooperation.

Citation

Middlemiss, A.D. and Gupta, N. (2007), "US interagency law enforcement cooperation since September 11, 2001: Improvements and results", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 138-149. https://doi.org/10.1108/13590790710742636