Law Enforcement

    Check Out Vera’s Recent Paper on Using CBA to Explain the Value of Crime Analysts

    March 28, 2014

    The Vera Institute of Justice recently released a paper titled Putting a Value on Crime Analysts: Considerations for Law Enforcement. The paper offers guidance for police executives on how to explain the value of crime analysts and whether cost-benefit analysis (CBA) can help demonstrate a return on investment for these positions.

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    JRSA's Use of Incident-Based Data as an Analytical Tool to Address Policy Webinar

    Incident-based data reported by law enforcement capture numerous elements that can help uncover patterns about particular types of crime, crime victims, arrestees, and other factors. The knowledge provided from analyzing IBR data has contributed to strategic and operational changes in law enforcement agencies, the creation of more effective prevention programs, the establishment of educational programs for victims and advocacy groups, and changes in justice policy.

    Community Justice 2014: International Summit

    The summit will provide an opportunity for practitioners from both inside and outside the justice system, including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officials, court administrators, police, clinical staff, and non-profit organizations to learn about a range of topics, including best practices in procedural justice, risk/needs assessment, alternative sanctions, and community restitution.

    BJA Director Highlights BJA NTTAC Resources for Preventing Cybercrime

    March 05, 2014

    Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Director Denise O’Donnell discusses cybercrime in the February 2014 issue of The Police Chief, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) monthly magazine. In the issue, which focuses on homeland security and cybercrime, Director O’Donnell highlights challenges in addressing cybercrime and BJA’s efforts to provide resources and training to law enforcement to the combat cyber threats.

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    Don't Forget to Register for APA's Final Fridays Webinar - Prosecuting Hate Crimes

    February 26, 2014

    Please join the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) for their February Final Fridays webinar, Prosecuting Hate Crimes, which will be held on Friday, February 28, from 3 – 4 p.m. EST. This free webinar will provide an opportunity for new and experienced prosecutors, law enforcement officers, criminal justice professionals, and community members to learn ways to end the violence in their area.

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    APA Final Friday Webinar: Prosecuting Hate Crimes

    Reprising one of the most popular sessions from last year’s 8th National Community Prosecution Summit, Joy Repella, Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney and Patrice O’Neill, CEO & Executive Producer of the Oakland, CA based non-profit, Not in Our Town, present February’s Final Friday’s webinar, “Prosecuting Hate Crimes”.

    National White Collar Crime Center

    For over 40 years, the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) has provided comprehensive training programs to help law enforcement professionals master the principles, concepts, and skills needed to fight cyber and economic crime.

    Active BJA Funded Project(s):

    • Economic, High-Technology, White Collar, and Internet Crime Prevention National Training and Technical Assistance Program: NW3C, Inc.
    • Northern and Middle States Rural Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Program

    Vera Institute of Justice

    The Vera Institute of Justice combines expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance to help leaders in government and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety.

    Vera is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit center for justice policy and practice, with offices in New York City, Washington, DC, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. Their projects and reform initiatives, typically conducted in partnership with local, state, or national officials, are located across the United States and around the world.

    Active BJA Funded Project(s):

    • Designed for Dignity: Transforming Prison Culture, Climates, and Spaces
    • Developing Blueprints for Statewide Reentry Continuums
    • Vera Institute of Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program

    Urban Institute

    The Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center staff members conduct research and evaluations and provide technical assistance to improve justice policy and practice at the national, state, and local levels. Urban researchers examine the development, implementation, and impact of policing, crime prevention, and gang disruption initiatives. The work includes a large breadth of topics ranging from risk assessment, community corrections and reentry, human trafficking, forensic science, courts and sentencing, to gun violence.

    Active BJA Funded Project(s):

    • Improving Safety for Institutional Corrections

    The CNA Corporation

    The CNA Corporation analyzes and solves problems by getting as close as possible to the people, the data – and the problems themselves – in order to find the clear, credible answers government leaders need to choose the best course of action.

    Active BJA Funded Project(s):

    • BJA FY 23 National Initiatives: Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation: Category 1
    • DOJ Jails and Justice Support Center
    • BJA FY 22 Law Enforcement National Initiatives to Improve Public Safety, Enhance Agency Operations via Training, Recruitment and Retention and Building Community Trust
    • FY 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Training and Technical Assistance Program
    • Crime and Corrections Analyst in Residence Program
    • Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Training and Technical Assistance for Site-based JRI Projects.
    • Strategies for Policing Innovation National Training and Technical Assistance Program
    • PSP National Training and Technical Assistance Program - Local Law Enforcement Violent Crime Strategy Enhancement
    • FY 19 Body-Worn Camera Program
    • Justice Reinvestment Initiative: National Training and Technical Assistance, Category 3
    • FY 18 Field Inittiated - CAT 2

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