Justice Information Sharing

    FC111 Financial Crimes Against Seniors Seminar (May 7, 2020, Virtual)

    This course promotes a multiagency approach to the problem of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Topics include working with senior victims, examining documents like bank records and power of attorney, and using resources for investigation and community awareness. Detailed examination of a case study, from initial complaint to prosecution, reinforces and illustrates the course content. With a dual focus on financial abuse by trusted persons and common scams aimed at seniors, the course introduces senior-specific investigative skills while facilitating networking and cooperation that can extend out of the classroom and into real cases.

    FC122 Intellectual Property Theft Training (May 14, 2020, Virtual)

    This course introduces the problem of intellectual property (IP) theft and provides tools, techniques, and resources for investigating and prosecuting these crimes. A combination of lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises illustrates the potential dangers and economic repercussions of counterfeit products, as well as best practices and techniques for investigating IP theft. Students are provided with a state-specific workbook that includes relevant statutes, sample organizational documents for IP investigations, and additional resources for investigators and prosecutors.

    FC102 Financial Investigations Triage (May 19, 2020, Virtual)

    This course provides an overview of the actions investigators can take at the outset of a financial crime investigation. Students learn to ask critical questions, gather documentation, and analyze information for leads. Topics include obtaining and working with financial records, red flags in financial cases, money laundering, investigative strategies for different types of financial crimes, and commingled funds.

    IA101 Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (May 26, 2020, Virtual)

    This course addresses the critical need for well-trained intelligence analysts to interpret growing amounts of information. Topics include the intelligence cycle, analytical thinking skills, the importance of strategic analysis, communication and social media analysis, recommendation development, and legal and ethical issues. Students work hands-on with specialized software to synthesize information and develop various products of intelligence. The course was developed by a consortium that included the National White Collar Crime Center, Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit, the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis, and the Regional Information Sharing System.

    FC122 Intellectual Property Theft Training (May 21, 2020, Virtual)

    This course introduces the problem of intellectual property (IP) theft and provides tools, techniques, and resources for investigating and prosecuting these crimes. A combination of lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises illustrates the potential dangers and economic repercussions of counterfeit products, as well as best practices and techniques for investigating IP theft. Students are provided with a state-specific workbook that includes relevant statutes, sample organizational documents for IP investigations, and additional resources for investigators and prosecutors.

    Capital Litigation Improvement Project Series: Mass Shootings and Victim Considerations Webinar Now Available on BJA’s YouTube Page

    April 23, 2020

    The “Capital Litigation Improvement Project Series: Mass Shootings and Victim Considerations” webinar is now available on the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s YouTube page. During this webinar, District Attorney General George Brauchler—who prosecuted James Holmes, the Aurora, Colorado gunman—outlines the issues district attorneys face while prosecuting mass shooting cases. He also shares lessons learned from his experiences prosecuting similar cases.

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    Webinar - Investing in Fatherhood to Reduce Re-offending, Recidivism, and Violence in Tribal Communities

    Fathers are a critical necessity for the future of our children and communities. This webinar will provide a general overview of fatherhood programs and how they can be an effective means to the reduction of re-offending, recidivism, and violence in addition to creating healthy families and communities.

    Webinar – BJA’s STOP School Violence Program FY 2020 Solicitation

    BJA’s STOP School Violence Grant Program is designed to improve school security by providing students and teachers with the tools they need to recognize, respond quickly to, and help prevent acts of violence. This live webinar is available for interested applicants to ask questions about the solicitation.

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    Any agencies interested in applying for BJA’s STOP School Violence Program FY 2020 Solicitation.

    Call for Applications and Upcoming Webinar: FY 2020 STOP School Violence Grant Program

    April 21, 2020

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently posted the FY 2020 Preventing School Violence: BJA’s STOP School Violence Program funding opportunity, which is designed to enhance school safety by giving teachers and students the tools to recognize, respond quickly to, and help prevent acts of violence.

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    Webinar - Applying for BJA’s BWC PIP for Law Enforcement Solicitation: What You Need to Know

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation (BWC PIP) 2020 Competitive Grant has been announced! Join BJA representatives for a webinar to review the 2020 solicitation guidelines. They will provide a detailed explanation of the application requirements and will be available to answer specific questions.

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