Law Enforcement

    Check Out BJA’s Updated State and Territory Fact Sheets!

    August 25, 2016

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently released its State and Territory Fact Sheets for fiscal year (FY) 2014. The fact sheets are updated annually and summarize funding provided by BJA during FY 2014 across all jurisdictions in a particular state or territory. Additionally, the fact sheets provide state- or territory-specific statistics on justice personnel and crime/arrest data during the fiscal year.

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    IASAP Drug Abuse Recognition: A Systematic Approach to Drug Influence and Identification

    Review the 7-step approach to drug influence and identification which includes pulse, horizontal gaze nystagmus, vertical nystagmus, lack of convergence, pupillary comparison, pupil reaction and Romberg stand. Gain understanding in how the eyes react to drug influence and the effects on the central nervous system. Practice what you have learned using hands-on activities. As a law enforcement or parole/probation officer, you will gain the skills you need to recognize impairment caused by the most abused drugs or alcohol in Indian Country. What will you gain? Upon completion of the training, you will be able to: 

    • Identify the immediate signs and symptoms or physiology of alcohol or substance impairment
    • Execute the 7-step process properly and effectively 
    • Utilize the approach whenever this is suspicion of impairment 

    Is this training for me? This training is for law enforcement and probation officers only.

    IASAP Drug ID Regional Minnesota

    According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, substance abuse is increasing in America. In a 2012 survey, approximately 23.9 million Americans reported using an illicit drug or abusing a prescription medication in the past month. This course was developed to meet the ever-increasing needs for professionals working in Indian Country to remain current on the most abused drugs in today's society. Participants will learn to recognize drug influence through a systematic approach using the 7-step drug recognition process.

    Join APA’s Final Friday’s Webinar – Planning & Implementing An Offender-Focused Domestic Violence Strategy

    August 18, 2016

    Please join the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) for the August Final Friday’s webinar, “Planning & Implementing An Offender-Focused Domestic Violence Strategy,” on Friday, August 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, Marty Sumner, Chief of Police (Retired) of the High Point (NC) Police Department will review a promising focused deterrence strategy aimed at perpetrators of domestic violence.

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    APA Webinar - Planning & Implementing An Offender-Focused Domestic Violence Strategy

    The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) invites you to join this month’s Final Friday’s webinar presentation, “Planning & Implementing An Offender-Focused Domestic Violence Strategy, " on Friday, August 26 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET.

    Check Out BJA’s Newly Redesigned Body-Worn Camera Toolkit

    August 15, 2016

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Toolkit was developed to assist law enforcement agencies implement body-worn camera programs using the best research and guidance available from both criminal justice and community stakeholders. The BWC Toolkit has been updated to include simpler navigation, making it faster and easier to access specific information on body-worn camera technology and implementation strategies. New features include:

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    Join the National Sheriffs’ Association Webinar on August 11 – Interjurisdictional Data Sharing

    August 08, 2016

    Please join the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) webinar, “Interjurisdictional Data Sharing,” on Thursday, August 11 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET. The webinar will explain what interjurisdictional data sharing is and what the benefits are. The presenter for this webinar is Daniel Seals, Public Safety Industry Expert at Motorola Solutions, and Retired Detective from the Criminal Intelligence Division in the Covington (GA) Police Department.

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    NSA Webinar - Interjurisdictional Data Sharing

    In this National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) webinar, you will learn what interjurisdictional data sharing is and its benefits.

    Presenter: Daniel Seals, Public Safety Industry Expert, Motorola Solutions, Retired Detective Criminal Intelligence Division-Covington Police Department. 

     

    Join NCJA’s Live Broadcast Workshop – Strategies for Combating the Opioid Epidemic

    August 04, 2016

    Please join the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) and the Addiction Policy Forum for a live broadcast workshop on Monday, August 8 from 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET.  The workshop, "Strategies for Combating the Opioid Epidemic," will be broadcast from the National Forum on Criminal Justice in Philadelphia, PA.

    The topics for discussion will include:

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    NCJA Workshop - Strategies for Combating the Opioid Epidemic

    Join the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) and the Addiction Policy Forum for a workshop on Strategies for Combating the Opioid Epidemic. The workshop will be broadcast live on August 8 from 1:45-3:15 pm EST from the National Forum on Criminal Justice in Philadelphia, PA.

     The topics for discussion will include:

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