Law Enforcement

    Using Community-Based Strategies to Drive Down Violent Crime: The DOJ Roadmap and How to Receive Free TTA

    In recent years, communities across the country have experienced substantial increases in gun violence. While some cities have made progress in reducing these crimes, pressing concerns remain for residents, community and business leaders, law enforcement and city officials, prosecutors, public health providers, and more. In response to these concerns, the United States Department of Justice launched the Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap (Roadmap).

    Student Engagement: Building Positive Relationships to Improve School Safety Knowledge College

    An essential role of school resource officers and other school-based security professionals is providing a safe and secure environment that promotes student success. A fundamental principle in providing for this safety is developing positive student-officer engagement aimed at building relationships that support school safety through prevention and intervention, thereby reducing the need for criminal enforcement action.

    Preparation and Response Strategies: Lessons Learned From a Mass Shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee

    On March 27, 2023, the nation suffered a mass shooting at The Covenant School, a parochial school in Nashville, Tennessee. In the incident, three children and three adults were killed by a single armed suspect, who was also killed in the response by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD).

    Ask the Expert: Homeless Outreach Teams

    It can often be difficult to link people to the housing resources they need during periods of homelessness and housing insecurity. Homeless Outreach Teams (HOTs) are one approach to connect people to tailored housing and wraparound services in the community, rather than using emergency departments to provide crisis intervention with limited capacity for follow-up.

    NLERSP Patrol Course (In Person) - Monmouth Police Training Academy

    Learn how to improve your safety on the roadways. This 8-hour course will discuss best practices and tactics to improve your safety during traffic stops, emergency response driving, all-weather driving, and roadway operations outside your vehicle.

    NLERSP Patrol Course (In Person) - Lexington Police Department, SC

    Learn how to improve your safety on the roadways. This 8-hour course will discuss best practices and tactics to improve your safety during traffic stops, emergency response driving, all-weather driving, and roadway operations outside your vehicle.

    NLERSP Train-the-Trainer Workshop (In-Person) Freehold, NJ

    Provide roadway safety training to your agency. Attend this 8-hour course where trainers will be given the resources and skills needed to teach the NLERSP training curriculum to other officers during academy or in-service training. Prerequisite: Trainers must complete the Roadway Safety for Patrol Officers course prior to attending this course. Laptops are strongly recommended.

    NLERSP Train-the-Trainer Workshop (In-Person) USAO Middle District of Alabama

    Provide roadway safety training to your agency. Attend this 8-hour course where trainers will be given the resources and skills needed to teach the NLERSP training curriculum to other officers during academy or in-service training. Prerequisite: Trainers must complete the Roadway Safety for Patrol Officers course prior to attending this course. Laptops are strongly recommended.

    NLERSP Train-the-Trainer Workshop (In-Person) Lexington Police Department, SC

    Provide roadway safety training to your agency. Attend this 8-hour course where trainers will be given the resources and skills needed to teach the NLERSP training curriculum to other officers during academy or in-service training. Prerequisite: Trainers must complete the Roadway Safety for Patrol Officers course prior to attending this course. Laptops are strongly recommended.

    NLERSP Train-the-Trainer Workshop (In-Person) Alexandria Police Department, VA

    Provide roadway safety training to your agency. Attend this 8-hour course where trainers will be given the resources and skills needed to teach the NLERSP training curriculum to other officers during academy or in-service training. Prerequisite: Trainers must complete the Roadway Safety for Patrol Officers course prior to attending this course. Laptops are strongly recommended.

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