Reading Room Document
Use by private organization of initials "LEAA"
The document discusses the legality of a private organization, the Law Enforcement Aerospace Association, using the initials "LEAA" on its letterhead and whether it may cause confusion with the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration. The conclusion reached is that the Law Enforcement Aerospace Association, being a professional organization of public law enforcement officers, is not covered by the laws prohibiting the use of certain federal agency names and initials. The document presents questions for review regarding the need for legislation to amend the existing laws to eliminate possible confusion caused by the use of agency initials by private organizations.
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