That CRM define the Specialist's role in developing target investiga tions involving two or more investigative agencies; and That the Specialist be given a definite, but limited role in the CONCLUSION This study of the ECE program was essentially process-oriented, focusing attention on the initial implementation of the program, since it was determined that a formal program evaluation would be appropriate only after the ECE units had implemented the program's second year objectives, including the prosecution of major, complex white-collar crime cases. While reporting on the program organization, operation and achievements, the study identified some of the significant program events or phenomena which operate within the conceptual framework of the program, identified the network of actors and groups interacting within the system and the impact the interaction and interrelationship of these groups is intended to have upon program goals. While this study concludes that the program has implemented a process which can effectively address the problem of white-collar crime, it will be necessary for a formal evaluation study to be conducted in order to define and scale the level of effectiveness of the ECE program. The broad aims of the program, the emphasis on the qualitative aspects of developing prosecutable cases, and the variability of program operations among the established units create a challenge for CRM in developing an adequate research design to evaluate this program. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the program will need to be viewed not only in terms of process, but also in terms of impact, because the changes and innovations that the program introduces into the OUSA have a direct consequential impact upon the utilization and efficiency of the investigative and prosecutive system. Hence, it would be desirable for the evaluation to focus on the achievement of unit goals and mean objectives, the coordination of the program subgroups, the acquisition and maintenance of necessary program resources, and the adaptation of the program to the environment in which it operates. While there are many approaches to an evaluation of this type of program, it is proposed that CRM consider the case study approach as an appropriate model for developing an evaluation design. Such an approach would evaluate a small number of units (each unit comprising a case) as a basis for generalizing about all units. Such a study would describe the prosecutorial system before the establishment of the ECE units, the process adopted by the new unit, the new prosecutorial system which the unit incorporates as a constitutuent part of the OUSA and the impact this has upon the program's goal the prevention and prosecution of white-collar crime offenders. Thus, the study team concludes that the program is a promising approach to the challenge of white-collar crime enforcement. It is recommended therefore, that CRM now initiate the development of an evaluation design for the ECE program and establish an appropriate date for conducting the evaluation of the ECE program, so that, as the program develops, data necessary to a proper evaluation can be maintained. ECONOMIC CRIME GLOSSARY OF TERMS APPENDIX I Economic crime is used synonymously with white-collar crime. PUBLIC OR OFFICIAL CORRUPTION - Misuse in, or misuse of, office by public officials who hold positions of responsibility or trust. In contrast to the traditional investigative approach, this implies that the investigative agency actively seeks to identify and detect criminal activity through such methods as undercover operations or the use of informants. In the content of investigative procedures, this implies the traditional law enforcement approach, where matters are investigated only after someone makes or files a complaint or allegation of criminal activity. "White-collar offenses shall constitute those classes 1. 2. ECONOMIC CRIME ENFORCEMENT UNITS Purpose. This order establishes the concept and guidelines Scope. This order applies Department-wide. 3. Obiective. The objective of the Economic Crime Enforcement Unit program is to enhance the capabilities and capacities of the Department to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute the economic crime offender nationally. 4. Policy. The objective shall be carried out by the concentrated effort of Economic Crine Enforcement Units in the offices of designated United States Attorneys and the Criminal Division through adherence to the identified priorities of the Department of Justice and of each federal district. 5. Establishment of Economic Crize Enforcement Units. a. Each of the designated United States Attorneys shall for Economic Crime Enforcement Units consisting of Initiated By: Distribution: 6. 7. A.G.Order No. 817-79 experienced Assistant United States Attorneys assigned on b. Each Assistant United States Attorney assigned to a unit shall be free from all other duties to concentrate on unit activity. Priorities. a. The national, regional and district priorities in the broad areas of fraud and corruption shall be approved and set by the Deputy Attorney General. The Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Division, with the advice and recommendations of the United States Attorneys and of the Assistant Attorney General for United States Attorneys and Trial Advocacy, shall develop proposals for national and regional priorities. Each United States Attorney shall select specific priorities within the national policy that are particular to their federal districts, with the concurrence of the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Division. b. Each participating United States Attorney shall have operational control over unit activity, subject to overall Department policy guidance, including adherence to the agreed priorities in that district and the continuing approval of the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Division. Economic Crime Enforcement Specialists. The Criminal This |