Law Enforcement

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

    In this webinar, officials from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and The Council of State Governments Justice Center will explain the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) and how law enforcement agencies can apply for this grant.

    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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    NSA Webinar - Are You Managing The Change Or Is The Change Managing You?

    Although change is really the only constant in life, most of us were never provided the skills and strategies to successfully implement a change effort in our personal and professional lives. As a result, many personal and professional change efforts are conducted in ways that lead to less than successful results.

    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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    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.

    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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