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Agency Violent Criminal Apprehension Program
Acronym VICAP
Hierarchy Department of Justice. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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URL http://www.fbi.gov/programs/vicap/vicap.htm
Notes VICAP is a nationwide data information center designed to collect, collate, and analyze crimes of violence - specifically murder. VICAP's mission is to facilitate cooperation, communication, and coordination between law enforcement agencies and provide support in their efforts to investigate, identify, track, apprehend, and prosecute violent serial offenders.
Subjects CRIME LAW ENFORCEMENT