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    Join the May 12th National Sheriffs’ Association Webinar – Improving Tactical Decisionmaking: Knowing the Whys & Hows

    May 05, 2016

    Please join the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) for the webinar, “Improving Tactical Decisionmaking: Knowing the Whys & Hows” on Thursday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The purpose of this webinar is to discuss in detail the use-of-force concepts and principles that create a strong and defendable decisionmaking paradigm. It will also describe de-escalation techniques to help officers create a foundation to assist them to navigate any situation.

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    Check Out the IACP’s Cybercrime Community Awareness and Prevention Resource

    May 02, 2016

    The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National White Collar Crime Center, and the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services have developed a series of training modules to support and advance police/community interaction in addressing cybercrime and victimization.

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    How Much Do You Know About Naloxone? Check Out the Toolkit That Helps Establish a Naloxone Program

    April 28, 2016

    Drug overdoses involving opioids, such as heroin, have increased by nearly 400 percent since 1999. Four in five heroin users started out by misusing prescription opioid pain medications, and while the rate of overdoses involving prescription pain medication is leveling off, heroin-related overdoses nearly doubled between 2011 and 2013.

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    Join the April 28th Vera Institute of Justice Webinar – Protecting the Fair Housing Rights of People with Criminal Records

    April 25, 2016

    Please join the Vera Institute of Justice, the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the webinar, “Protecting the Fair Housing Rights of People with Criminal Records” on Thursday, April 28 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET.

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    Join the April 29th Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Webinar – Measures for Justice

    April 21, 2016

    Please join the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) for the webinar, “Measures for Justice” on Friday, April 29 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. The purpose of this webinar is to describe the Measures for Justice Project, review its history, and discuss how the measures can be used to identify criminal justice system best practices and problem areas.

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    Join the Violence Reduction Network Webinar – Recruiting a Diverse Police Department Through Digital Outreach

    April 18, 2016

    Join the Violence Reduction Network (VRN) webinar, “Recruiting a Diverse Police Department Through Digital Outreach,” on Thursday, April 21 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET.

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    Join the CSG Justice Center Webinar for Law Enforcement Agencies: Applying for the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

    April 14, 2016

    The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is hosting the webinar "

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    Submit Your Nomination for the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing

    April 11, 2016

    The 2016 U.S. Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing recognizes state, local, or tribal sworn police officers and deputies for exceptional efforts in community policing. The winning officer(s) or deputy and/deputies will have demonstrated active engagement with the community in one of three areas:

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    Explore the Online Officer Safety and Wellness Library Developed by the COPS Office

    April 07, 2016

    The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has developed an online Officer Safety and Wellness Library. The purpose of the library is to provide law enforcement agencies with a variety of resources to aide them in prioritizing the physical and mental health of their officers. 

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    Register for the National Sheriff’s Association Webinar on April 14 – Are You Managing the Change or Is the Change Managing You?

    April 04, 2016

    The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) will host a webinar titled “Are You Managing the Change or Is the Change Managing You?” on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The purpose of this webinar is to:

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