Crime Prevention

    The COPS Office Announces $14 Million in Grant Funds to Combat Methamphetamine and Heroin

    March 31, 2016

    On Tuesday, March 29, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that $14 million will be available in grant funding in order to address and reduce violent crime through programs focused on methamphetamine use and production, and the distribution of heroin and other opioids.

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    Register for the BJA Webinar on April 4 – Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program: Site-Based Solicitation

    March 28, 2016

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will host an informational webinar on the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Program FY 2016 Competitive Grant Announcement on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide an overview of the BCJI program – current model and training and technical assistance (TTA) program – as well as a walk-through of key changes in the FY 16 solicitation. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to BJA staff.

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    BJA FY 2016 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program: Site Based Solicitation Webinar

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will host an informational webinar on the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Program FY 2016 Competitive Grant Announcement on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide an overview of the BCJI program – current model and training and technical assistance (TTA) program – as well as a walk-through of key changes in the FY 16 solicitation. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to BJA staff.

    Register for the BJA and OVC Enhanced Collaborative Model Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Solicitation on March 28!

    March 21, 2016

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will host an informational webinar on the FY 2016 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking Competitive Solicitation on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Through this solicitation, BJA and OVC will make awards to support law enforcement and victim service provider efforts within human trafficking task forces.

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    BJA is Hosting Two Body-Worn Camera Solicitation Webinars, One on March 21 and One on March 23 – Register Today!

    March 17, 2016

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will host two informational webinars on the recently released body-worn camera (BWC) solicitations; one will be held on March 21, and the other will take place on March 23, 2016. The purpose of these webinars is to give applicants an opportunity to ask questions directly to BJA staff regarding these two new solicitations.

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    BJA 2016 Small Agency Body-Worn Camera Solicitation Webinar

    This webinar will review the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) 2016 Small Agency Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program Solicitation for agencies with 25 or fewer sworn officers. It will review the eligibility, goals, requirements, considerations, funding, and other expectations for agencies considering applying under this grant. It will also introduce the training and technical assistance provider (CNA) to help agencies get the support they need while developing BWC policy and implementation programs.

    BJA 2016 Body-Worn Camera Solicitation Webinar

    This webinar will review the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) 2016 Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program Solicitation for agencies with more than 25 sworn officers. It will review the eligibility, goals, requirements, considerations, funding, and other expectations for agencies considering applying under this grant. It will also introduce the training and technical assistance provider (CNA) to help agencies get the support they need while developing BWC policy and implementation programs.

    BJA Webinar - Enhanced Collaborative Model Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Solicitation

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) are hosting a webinar to go over the important points of the FY 2016 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking Competitive Solicitation, address the changes from 2015 solicitation, and answer any questions 

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    Register for the Train-the-Trainer Three-Day Course – First Responders Operating in Low-Light Conditions!

    March 14, 2016

    The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services will host a three-day train-the-trainer course titled “First Responders Operating in Low-Light Conditions”. The course will be held Monday, June 6, 2016 through Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Cleveland, VA and Friday, June 10, 2016 through Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Fairlawn, VA.

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    Train-the-Trainer Three-Day Course – First Responders Operating in Low-Light Conditions (Jun 10, 2016)

    The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services will host a three-day train-the-trainer course titled “First Responders Operating in Low-Light Conditions”. The course will be held Monday, June 6, 2016 through Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Cleveland, VA and Friday, June 10, 2016 through Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Fairlawn, VA.

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