Law Enforcement Science and Technology Act of 2000

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Law Enforcement Science and Technology Act of 2000 - Establishes in the Department of Justice under the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, an Office of Science and Technology (OST) to be headed by a Director. Abolishes the Office of Science and Technology of the National Institute of Justice and transfers its functions and employees to OST. (Sec. 3) Declares that the mission of OST shall be to: (1) serve as the national focal point for work on law enforcement technology; and (2) carry out programs to improve the safety and effectiveness of, and access to, technology to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies. Sets forth the duties of OST, including to: (1) establish advisory groups to assess the technology needs of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; (2) establish technical and use standards for, and test and evaluate technologies that may be used by, such agencies; (3) conduct research and development in fields that would improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of technologies used by such agencies; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for information on law enforcement technologies. Sets forth provisions regarding coord…