In 2008, Congress passed the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery (CBOB) Act to honor the exceptional acts of bravery that federal, state, and local law enforcement officers make in the line of duty every day. Often times, these acts of bravery place officers at personal risk of injury or result in sustainment of a physical injury. The Law Enforcement CBOB nomination period is now open through February 15, 2016.
In 2008, there were six overdose deaths related to heroin use in Hennepin County (MN); four years later, that number had climbed to 56. The community knew that something needed to be done to address the epidemic. Just over a year ago, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office enacted a law to become the first law enforcement agency in Minnesota to have its deputies carry the drug naloxone, which can reverse the fatal overdose effects of heroin. Since enacting the law, at least a half dozen Hennepin County-area law enforcement agencies have agreed to use the drug.
On Thursday, December 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, the White House and the Department of Justice will host federal and state-wide officials, advocates, and academics to discuss criminal justice system practices, such as fees and fines imposed by local jurisdictions and fixed money bail, which contribute to the cycle of poverty and create significant barriers to re-entry.
On Wednesday, November 18, state leadership joined Governor Steve Bullock to launch a comprehensive examination of Montana’s criminal justice system as the state faces a growing prison population and costly projections to expand capacity. Through the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), Montana will identify ways to reduce recidivism, curb corrections spending, and increase public safety in the state.
On Wednesday, November 18, state leadership joined Governor Steve Bullock to launch a comprehensive examination of Montana’s criminal justice system as the state faces a growing prison population and costly projections to expand capacity. Through the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), Montana will identify ways to reduce recidivism, curb corrections spending, and increase public safety in the state.
The Office of Justice ProgramsDiagnostic Center recently posted a blog authored by Major Joe McHale, Violent Crime Enforcement Division Commander of the Kansas City, MO Police Department (KCPD). In this post, Major McHale shared how his department used social network analysis (SNA) to improve the KCPD’s effectiveness and efficiency.