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FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Takes Law Enforcement Lead in National Consumer Protection Week

"National Consumer Protection Week gives our organization the opportunity to make sure identity thieves and other criminals know that we are doing everything in our power to help protect American citizens," said Donald A. Dappen, President of FBI-LEEDA. "There is a continuous need for increased law enforcement education and more savvy investigation techniques and methods; and we are committed to making it happen."

During National Consumer Protection Week, FBI-LEEDA will be communicating various identity protection measures to its membership base so that those fighting the crime on the front lines can protect themselves as well. Members of FBI-LEEDA will also be provided with a set of best practices to support victims of the crime as they begin to remediate from the theft.

"FBI-LEEDA continues to take a proactive position in the fight against this epidemic crime of identity theft," said Todd Davis, Chairman and CEO of LifeLock. "Through National Consumer Protection Week and beyond, FBI-LEEDA has demonstrated their unwavering commitment to educating and empowering law enforcement executives to best protect consumers on the front lines."

More than 11 million Americans were estimated to be victims of identity fraud in 2009, according to the "2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report" recently released by Javelin Strategy & Research. Up from 9 million in 2008, this study highlights the fact that consumers need to be more advised on how they can put stronger safeguards on their private information and what they can do to protect themselves. FBI-LEEDA works to keep law enforcement officials across the country up to date on identity theft trends and field techniques for solving crimes and stopping more thieves.

About FBI-LEEDA

FBI–LEEDA is a 501(c)(3) corporation. The majority of members of FBI-LEEDA are Chief Executive Officers of law enforcement agencies, Directors and Commissioners of public safety, and elected Sheriffs throughout the United States and numerous foreign countries. One of the requirements for active membership in FBI-LEEDA is to have participated in a Command Institute for Law Enforcement Executives or the LEEDS training program at the FBI Academy or one of the 23 regional FBI Command Colleges located throughout the United States. Members of the Association consist mostly of decision-makers from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. In addition to FBI-LEEDA's mission of leadership and management training excellence, the Association strives to provide information to its members which will enhance their ability to maintain an outstanding quality of life in the communities in which they serve. FBI-LEEDA is not part of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or acting on its behalf.

FBI-LEEDA
Tom Stone, Executive Director
877-772-7712
tstone@leedafbi.org