Law Enforcement

    Learn How State Agencies Have Used Data-driven Approaches to Address Crime and Reduce Recidivism

    February 25, 2021

    As part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), the Urban Institute partners with states to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to help them “implement innovative, data-driven, and comprehensive approaches to reduce crime, cut recidivism rates, and direct resources toward more cost-effective safety strategies.” To capture states’ efforts under the TTA program, Urban Institute has published

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    Access Body-Worn Camera Training and Technical Assistance Resources

    February 23, 2021

    As part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy Implementation Program, CNA and its partners Arizona State University, Justice & Security Strategies, and the International City/County Management Association’s Center for Public Safety Management manage a BWC Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) website. The BWC TTA website hosts many resources that help agencies implement BWC technology. These resources include the following:

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    Access TTA Resources for Substance Abuse Diversion Programs

    February 18, 2021

    Substance abuse diversion programs can help law enforcement and other first responders to direct individuals who have overdosed toward community-based behavioral health services and away from the criminal justice system.

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    Read the Report “Building the Research Base: An Evaluation Blueprint for Community Courts”

    February 16, 2021

    Community courts provide a flexible, tailored approach to justice in local communities. There are many diverse community courts ranging from peer-to-peer courts, mediation, restorative courts, and more. Some function on their own and some complement traditional courts. Their high adaptability, however, makes it hard to evaluate them.

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    Webinar: Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation: Budget Worksheet Completion

    The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) provides federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia an opportunity to apply for funding to aid in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization. The majority of DOJ’s existing tribal government-specific programs are included in and available through this single solicitation.

    Safeguarding Correctional Facilities and Public Safety by Addressing Contraband Cellphones Program Funding Webinar

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is hosting a webinar to provide guidance and details for potential applicants to BJA's FY 2021 Safeguarding Correctional Facilities and Public Safety by Addressing Contraband Cellphones Program solicitation. Attendees will learn the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity, as well as eligibility requirements and deliverables. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. 

    Webinar: Cultural Considerations When Working Within Indian Country – Part 1

    Join the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College for their webinar “Cultural Considerations When Working Within Indian Country – Part 1” on February 24, 2021 at 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET. This webinar will focus on fostering a better “understanding of the tribal community and its system of shared values, beliefs, and rituals that are learned and passed on through generations” as context for working on missing and exploited children’s cases within Indian Country.

    Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics - Panel Discussions

    The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Team is hosting the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics Panel Discussions. The SAKI website currently hosts the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics web page, which includes pre-recorded webinars and other training materials.

    Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics - Panel Discussions

    The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Team is hosting the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics Panel Discussions. The SAKI website currently hosts the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics web page, which includes pre-recorded webinars and other training materials.

    Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics - Panel Discussions

    The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Team is hosting the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics Panel Discussions. The SAKI website currently hosts the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics web page, which includes pre-recorded webinars and other training materials.

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