Law Enforcement

    New IACP Resource – Youth Focused Policing Agency Self-Assessment

    June 08, 2015

    The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), with support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, recently announced a new tool to assist law enforcement agencies in the early identification of trends, resources, a

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    The Medal of Valor Application is Now Open!

    June 04, 2015

    The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor application period is now open. The Medal of Valor is awarded by the President of the United States to a public safety officer who has exhibited exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness and presence of mind, and unusual swiftness of action, regardless of his or her own personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect human life. To be considered, the application file must include:

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    IACP and BJA Announce the Law Enforcement Cyber Center

    June 01, 2015

    The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in collaboration with the RAND Corporation and the Police Executive Research Forum, recently launched the Law Enforcement Cyber Center funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The Law Enforcement Cyber Center serves as a central point for cyber-related information and resources.

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    Balancing Collaboration, Confidentiality and Privilege on Human Trafficking Cases - Webinar 2

    The prevalence of human trafficking across the country is widespread—spanning small, rural jurisdictions to sprawling cities—and affects both domestic and foreign-born children and adults. Because of the coercive and violent nature of human trafficking, it is common for victims to experience overlapping forms of victimization, particularly domestic violence and sexual assault. Yet, many survivors are unrecognized, criminalized, or do not receive adequate services to address their complex needs.

    IACP Webinar on Developing a Policy to Protect Children of Arrested Parents

    Does your agency have a policy to safeguard children at the time, and following, parental arrest? Do you want to learn more about this issue and determine if your agency should consider developing a policy?

    Join the Office for Victims of Crime Webinar on Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault

    May 26, 2015

    Please join the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) on May 28 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. EDT for the “Getting Out of the Box: The Key Ingredients to Cultivate Collaboration” webinar. This webinar is the first in the five-part webinar series, , that offers strategies, practice tips, case studies, and resources to help domestic violence and sexual assault service providers improve outcomes for human trafficking survivors.

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    BJA Releases National Body-Worn Camera Toolkit and Pilot Implementation Program Solicitation Webinar

    May 18, 2015

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently announced the National Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Toolkit. The National BWC Toolkit is a clearinghouse for criminal justice practitioners interested in planning and implementing a body-worn camera program in an effort to strengthen community trust and confidence in the justice system and improve officer and community safety. The toolkit consolidates and translates research, promising practices, templates, and tools that have been developed by high-quality experts.

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    Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault: Strategies to Strengthen Community Collaboration to Respond to Survivors' Needs - Webinar 1

    The prevalence of human trafficking across the country is widespread—spanning small, rural jurisdictions to sprawling cities—and affects both domestic and foreign-born children and adults. Because of the coercive and violent nature of human trafficking, it is common for victims to experience overlapping forms of victimization, particularly domestic violence and sexual assault. Yet, many survivors are unrecognized, criminalized, or do not receive adequate services to address their complex needs.

    Body-Worn Camera Pilot Implementation Program Solicitation Webinar

    During this webinar, Mike Roosa and Carmen Facciolo, Policy Advisors from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), will review the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Pilot Implementation Program (PIP) Solicitation. The BJA BWC Team will review all categories of the solicitation including: eligibility, funding metrics, rules, matching requirements and appropriate use of funds.

    National Police Week – Remembering the Fallen, Honoring Those Who Serve

    May 11, 2015

    The Department of Justice (DOJ), as well as state, local, tribal, public safety agencies, and national organizations have collaborated on an effort to establish the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) programs. These programs provide death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders. Additionally, PSOB programs can provide disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty.

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