Join the Justice Clearinghouse for their upcoming webinar “Using Social Media for Recruiting: Targeted Messaging in Law Enforcement” on October 1, 2020 at 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will focus on helping law enforcement agencies create a social media strategy to define their public image and recruit qualified potential employees.
In August 2020, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) released the report “How Local Police Can Combat the Global Problem of Human Trafficking: Collaboration, Training, Support for Victims, and Technology Are Keys to Success.” The report was developed from PERF’s Critical Issues in Policing conference held on August 5, 2019, where approximately 200 individuals from backgrounds in anti-trafficking participated in dynamic discussions on the issue. The report outlines key issues related to combatting human trafficking, including implementing effective training, supporting victims, and improving prosecution and investigation of such cases.
Join AEquitas and the Denver, Colorado District Attorney’s Office for a two-part webinar series on effectively collecting and using digital evidence. “Part I: The Investigative Stage—Recognition, Collection, Search” will take place on September 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET and will focus on properly obtaining digital evidence. “Part II: Now That You’ve Got it and Can Read It, What Can You Do With It?” will take place on September 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET and will focus on analyzing legally obtained digital evidence.
Join TA2TA for their “Police Report Writing in Tribal Domestic and Sexual Assault Cases” webinar on September 21, 2020 at 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET. Attendees will learn “practical tips on documenting witness and suspect statements, overcoming hearsay, and diagramming the crime scene to increase successful prosecution and conviction rates.”
This webinar is intended for individuals serving American Indian/Alaska Native survivors of sexual violence.
Join the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) for their free 2020 virtual conference. To replace their in-person conference, IACA is hosting a series of virtual workshops focused on crime analysis in August–October 2020. Many of the past sessions are also recorded and available for viewing. Certificates are available to those who attend the event live.
Join the International Association of Chiefs of Police for their 2020 Virtual Training Event and Expo on October 21–23, 2020. The IACP is still finalizing the details of the conference, but it will include over 175 educational workshops, access to workshops and presentations for 12 months, a virtual exhibit hall with vendors and sponsors, and a platform to interact and network online with fellow participants and presenters. Pricing for the conference varies based on membership, and group pricing is available until October 23.
Join the Justice Clearinghouse for their upcoming "Using Data and Performance Measurement to Improve Criminal Justice Outcomes" webinar on September 29, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Attendees will learn about the importance of using data to identify problematic patterns that need correction, as well as best practices that could be implemented. Speaker Dr. Gipsy Escobar—Director of Innovation Research at Measure for Justice—will also discuss the essential aspects of turning data into action, identifying the type of data needed and developing performance indicators to track goals, addressing issues of data access and quality, using best practices for data processing, and translating data in ways that are easily understood by all stakeholders.
Join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration GAINS Center for their upcoming “Implementing a Peer Mentor Program: Strategies for Engaging Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSSs) in Adult Treatment Court” webinar on August 31, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. ET.
PRSSs are people who work in treatment courts to help those participating in drug court and mental health court programs. This webinar will highlight strategies that engage PRSSs in adult treatment courts to support people with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Other topics will include training peers to work in treatment courts, identifying key community partners for an effective peer mentoring program, defining core activities of peers working in treatment courts, the certification process, and the oversight and management of peer programs. Attendees will also learn about the state of Oklahoma’s successful implementation of PRSSs.
Join the National Public Safety Partnership for their upcoming “Trauma—Getting off the Emotional X” webinar TODAY (Thursday, August 20, 2020) at 2:00 p.m. ET. “Getting off the emotional X” is an expression known among officers that means that staying in a place of emotional conflict and turmoil can increase the likelihood of negative outcomes.
During this webinar, Dr. Olivia Johnson—Senior Research Associate for the Institute for Intergovernmental Research—and Lieutenant Brian J. Murphy—Oak Creek, Wisconsin Police Department retiree—will address the impact of officer exposure to violence and violent crime, discuss the importance of identifying risk factors from exposure, and discuss positive coping methods that promote officer health and wellness. Attendees will also hear from Lieutenant Murphy as he tells his story of being shot 15 times while engaging an active shooter.
Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Education Development Center (EDC), and The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention for their upcoming “Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide: Strategies for Effective and Positive Messaging” webinar on August 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Messaging is a key component of suicide prevention efforts, and the way police agencies talk about suicide can potentially encourage at-risk officers to seek help. During this webinar, Michael Costigan, BJA Acting Director; Chief John W. Morrissey, retired from the Kenosha, Wisconsin Police Department; and Colleen Carr, Director and Secretariat for The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, EDC, will discuss effective strategies for executive leaders and public information officers to promote positive messaging when discussing suicide and suicide prevention within their police agency.