Bridge Builders
The FBI Office of Law Enforcement Coordination (OLEC)
was created to build bridges and strengthen relationships between
the FBI and the law enforcement community. The OLEC facilitates
two-way communication, collaboration, and a high level of customer
service. It supports the FBI in coordination with its law enforcement
partners to uphold the law and protect the United States from criminal
and terrorist activities.
Working Together for a Safer America
Director Robert S. Mueller, III, created the OLEC shortly after
the 9/11 terrorist attacks to enhance coordination and communications
between the FBI and its federal, state, and local law enforcement
partners on a national level. The office provides advice and guidance
to FBI executives regarding the utilization of state and local
law enforcement expertise and resources in criminal, cyber, and
counterterrorism investigations, as well as recommends policies
and programs to enhance the FBI's working relationship with its
partners.
The OLEC serves as the FBI's primary liaison for the national
law enforcement associations and represents the perspective of
police and sheriff departments within the Bureau. The OLEC coordinates
the Director's Law Enforcement Advisory Group and supports our
intelligence-sharing and technological efforts with state and local
law enforcement.
The OLEC is also responsible for liaison with the Department of
Homeland Security, the Department of Justice's Office of Justice
Programs and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, and
other federal agencies.
Champion for Law Enforcement Collaboration
On April 10, 2002, Director Mueller appointed Louis
F. Quijas the FBI Assistant Director to oversee the efforts
of the newly created Office of Law Enforcement Coordination.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Quijas was Chief of Police for
the City of High Point, North Carolina, after serving 25 years
with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department.
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