Combating transnational crime: management education at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)

Abstract

This paper provides a detailed description of the overall concept, curriculum, and logistical support of the International Law Enforcement Academy at Roswell, New Mexico operated on behalf of the US Department of State's Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The Department of State is responsible for the operation of a network of law enforcement academies which are designed to increase the capability of the foreign students to combat crime. The Academy at Roswell sponsors the Advanced Management Course, which is designed to increase the managerial capabilities of the mid-level law enforcement managers from foreign states to combat crime, institute democratic practices, and facilitate cooperation with US international law enforcement agencies in order to successfully counter transnational criminal elements. This paper is divided into four parts. Part One describes the history of the Department of State's program and its component parts. Part Two describes the learning objectives of the curriculum and provides an overview of its major elements, including the approach used to teach. Part Three provides an orientation on a typical day for the student, and Part Four explains course attendance and selection requirements.