The National Institute of Justice’s recent publication, Notes from the Field, includes a series of articles describing various approaches for law enforcement to handle scenarios in which they lack the research and evidence needed to influence their policies, practices, and work. In many instances, practitioners in the field experience situations – sometimes potentially volatile – where they must quickly make decisions when they do not have enough information.
Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to learn about a fiscal year (FY) 2019 funding opportunity during the “BJA FY 2019 Swift, Certain, Fair Grant Webinar” on Friday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. ET. During the webinar, participants will receive information on how state, local, and tribal jurisdictions can apply for funding to implement swift, certain, and fair (SCF) responses in community corrections.
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services' (COPS Office) monthly podcast series, The Beat, features interviews with multi-disciplinary experts sharing the latest developments in community policing. The Beat’s latest programming is a three-part “Drone Podcast Series,” which provides law enforcement with an in-depth look at the various factors departments must consider when implementing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems program at either the local or state level.