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    Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Ensuring Effectiveness of the Prosecution Function through Assessment and Best Practices

    Prosecutors play a critical role in the criminal justice process by serving as representatives of the federal, state, or local government in adjudicating criminal offenses. Like other components of the criminal justice system, prosecutors pursue justice with the best interests of public safety in mind. Discretion allows prosecutors to determine the appropriate legal response to each case brought before them, which involves reviewing the charges against an individual arrested by the police or deciding whether an individual should be charged with an offense. With this discretion comes great responsibility and high expectations from numerous stakeholders, including the public.

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    Attend a Webinar to Learn How the Chicago, Illinois Police Department Addressed Delayed Police Responses to Emergency Calls in Minority Neighborhoods

    Join the Justice Clearinghouse for the “Race, Ethnicity, and Police Deployment: A Look at Patrol Staffing in Chicago” webinar on Wednesday, September 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET.

    Learn About the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition on October 26 – 29

    Join the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for the IACP 2019 Annual Conference and Exposition on October 26 – 29 in Chicago, Illinois. During the conference, IACP will facilitate training, networking, and exhibit hall education that will showcase services to assist law enforcement professionals in enhancing public safety nationwide.

    Learn About the Typical Costs Associated with Using Law Enforcement Technology

    To support law enforcement executives in budgeting for technology, the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) and the CNA Corporation developed the resource “Understanding Technology Cost Considerations in Law Enforcement.” This document describes the typica

    Learn How Digital and Multimedia Forensic Analysts Address the Psychological Impacts of Disturbing Media Evidence

    Join the National Institute of Justice’s Forensic Technology Center of Excellence for the “Digital and Multimedia Forensics: The Impact of Disturbing Media” webinar on Wednesday, August 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET.

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    Upcoming Events

    Sep
    18-20
    FC201 Financial Records Investigative Skills (Sept 18 2019)
    Sep
    18-19
    DF500 Instructor Development Program: BDFA-Seizure (Sept 2019, Alabama)
    Sep
    18-19
    VALOR Training – Survive & Thrive: Protecting You and Your Fellow Officers (Sept 2019, Wisconsin)
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    18
    Webinar - The Art of Crisis Leadership
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    TTA Catalog

    BJA NTTAC's TTA Catalog is a feature that promotes upcoming events and trainings; TTA resources offered by BJA TTA providers; and a list of current BJA TTA grantees. The TTA Catalog aims to share information on available trainings and technical assistance that may be of interest to the justice community.