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BJA Spotlight on Victim and Witness Intimidation: Growing the Knowledge Base for Criminal Justice Practitioners
The intimidation of victims and witnesses may hinder investigation and prosecution of criminal cases by denying police and prosecutors access to critical evidence and therefore, undermining the functi…Crime Analysis TTA: You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
When I started at the San Diego (CA) Police Department in crime analysis, the only technical assistance that was provided was by the people I was fortunate enough to work with – other analysts and pol…Justice Reinvestment Approaches to Minimize Corrections Costs and Improve Community Well-Being
BackgroundAcross the United States, many prison populations are at all-time high levels, leading to significant overcrowding. In 2014, approximately 2.2 million people were incarcerated in federal, st…Enhancing Officers’ Trust-Building and Tactical Skills
As one of the first cities in the country selected for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Violence Reduction Network (VRN), Richmond, CA has faced ongoing challenges related to increasing community…Body-Worn Cameras: Can You Afford to Be Without Them?
By Chief Sean Whent, Oakland (CA) Police Department Police ChiefImagine your agency has experienced an officer-involved shooting and social media is full of damaging misinformation. A line such as “Th…The State of Knowledge on BJA-Funded Programs: Evaluation and Research Literature Scan
By C. Edward Banks, Ph.D., Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is a national leader in the development and implementation of criminal justice pol…Using Positive Reinforcement to Reduce Drugs in Problem Areas
BackgroundAccording to the FBI’s 2013 Uniform Crime Report, there were more than 1.5 million drug-related arrests in 2013—including 325 in Alabama—and nearly 100,000 people are currently serving time…How Naloxone Can Help Law Enforcement Agencies Counter Opioid Overdoses
By Tara Kunkel, BJA Visiting Fellow and Principal Court Management Consultant, National Center for State CourtsWhen Joseph Coronato became Ocean County’s (NJ) prosecutor in March 2013, he saw eight op…Eight Essential Tips for Law Enforcement to Safeguard Children of Arrested Parents
By Sabrina Rhodes, Project Specialist, International Association of Chiefs of Police Arresting parents of children is common in the day-to-day duties of police officers. These arrests can, and often d…Prioritizing Probation in Lee County, FL
BackgroundAccording to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, at the end of 2013 there were an estimated 4.75 million adults under community supervision. While this was down nearly 30,000 from 2012, it sti…