Law Enforcement

    Check Out the CDC Article on the U.S. Heroin Epidemic and How the Law Enforcement Naloxone Toolkit Can Help

    July 08, 2015

    The Center for Disease Control (CDC) published an article detailing out the increased heroin use in the United States, noting that it has become an epidemic spread among men, women, multiple age groups, and all income levels. Between 2002 and 2013, the rate of heroin-related overdoses has nearly quadrupled. The article calls on states to help prevent and reduce heroin-related overdoses by increasing “access to and training for administering naloxone.”

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    Join the Upcoming Webinar on Ethics and Social Media – What Happens When I Post That?

    July 06, 2015

    Please join the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center on July 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET for ”Ethics and Social Media: What Happens When I Post That?” webinar. This webinar will describe the role of social networking sites in today’s culture and their prevalence in the lives of both adults and children. The instructor for this course is Justin Fitzsimmons, J.D., Program Manager of the High Tech Training Services division of SEARCH Group, Inc.

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    Ethics and Social Media: What Happens When I Post That?

    This presentation describes the role of social networking sites in today’s culture and their prevalence in the lives of both adults and children. The unique responsibilities of those in the medical, legal, law enforcement, victim services and advocacy fields are described to highlight common pitfalls of social media use by professionals. The audience sees examples pulled from various media sites that could cause ethical issues. Hypotheticals are given to encourage audience participation and interaction in determining whether social media use crosses an ethical boundary.

    Visit BJA NTTAC at the National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference

    June 24, 2015

    Attending the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) 2015 Annual Conference and Exposition? The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) invites you to visit our booth (#1131), on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to learn about the free justice-related training and technical assistance (TTA) we offer to make your community safer.

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    2015 National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference and Exposition

    The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) 2015 Winter Conference is designed to convene NSA’s most active sheriffs and share resources related to education, training, and current criminal justice topics.

    Be sure to stop by the BJA NTTAC/Office of Justice Programs Diagnostic Center exhibit booth on Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to learn how your agency can request no-cost training and technical assistance (TTA).

    Funding Opportunity: Technical Assistance to Develop Standards and a Model Policy for State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies for the Acquisition of Controlled Equipment with Federal Resources

    June 22, 2015

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) is seeking a provider to develop standards and a model policy for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies for the acquisition of controlled equipment with federal resources.

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    NCJA Webinar - Juvenile Etiology and Typologies

    This webinar will address two topics: the etiology of sexual offending by juveniles and typologies for juveniles who have committed sexual offenses. The etiological research that will be reviewed in this webinar addresses the causes or origins of juvenile sexual offending, and the pathways related to the development, onset, and maintenance of sexually abusive behavior in this population.

    Join the NCJA Webinar on Juvenile Etiology and Typologies – What Do We Know About Sexual Offending and Sex Offender Management and Treatment?

    June 18, 2015

    Please join the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) on June 22 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET for the “Juvenile Etiology and Typologies” webinar.

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    Join the Justice Clearinghouse Webinar on Local Overdose Fatality Review Teams

    June 15, 2015

    Please join the Justice Clearinghouse on June 16 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET for the Local Overdose Fatality Review Teams webinar. This webinar will focus on the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DHMH) efforts to apply the process of case review to drug and alcohol overdose deaths through the formation of multidisciplinary teams coordinated by local health departments.

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    Join the IACP Webinar – Developing a Policy to Protect Children of Arrested Parents

    June 11, 2015

    Please join the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) on Monday, June 15 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET for the webinar, “Developing a Policy to Protect Children of Arrested Parents.” During the webinar, panelists will provide guidance on the planning and implementation process of a police departmental policy to protect children at the time of parental arrest.

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