Encouraging the Evolution of Innovation in Criminal Justice
By: Kim Ball, BJA Senior Policy Advisor “One of the coolest ideas I have seen in my eight years in the Bureau of Justice Assistance,” is the first response that comes to mind when asked about my invol…Drakontas: Addressing the Need for No-Cost, Flexible Training Programs
Background Drakontas LLC was founded in 2004 by a group of entrepreneurs and Drexel University researchers in pursuit of the following goal: to build a company that could deliver collaborative softwar…The Maine State Police and SEARCH: Enhancing Justice Information Sharing in Maine
BackgroundIn an effort to expand its information sharing capabilities, the Maine State Police (MSP) sought assistance in implementing an incident reporting process that all law enforcement agencies th…Calling Attention to the Critical Needs of Corrections Officers
By: Kelly Sullivan, BJA NTTAC Communications Specialist Often when we think of those who risk their lives and wellbeing to protect our safety, it is soldiers, police officers, or firefighters who jump…