Law Enforcement

    Webinar - Evidence Based Best Practices for Public Safety Agencies

    This Justice Clearinghouse webinar will examine evidence-based policy (EBP) development.

    EBP is an approach that helps decisionmakers develop well-informed decisions about policies, programs, and projects by putting the best available evidence from research at the heart of policy development and implementation.

    CP OSNII - Successful Use of Online Social Networking for Investigations and Intelligence (Feb 28, 2018)

    This two-day course provides students with an up-to-date understanding of how social networking sites work and how members act and interact. Student will learn what information is available on various sites and how to integrate that information into criminal investigations and criminal intelligence analysis.The course is designed for criminal intelligence analysts, special agents, and other investigators. Students with any level of familiarity with the Internet and computers, from beginning to advanced, will find this course beneficial.

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    Register to Attend the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    October 17, 2017

    Each year, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosts an Annual Conference and Exposition bringing together thousands of federal, state, county, local, and tribal law enforcement professionals to provide the latest strategies and solutions to better serve and protect. This year, the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition (IACP 2017) will be held October 21 – 24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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    GPS Technology Webinar

    Redlands, California Police Department Commander Travis Martinez will share strategies for investigators on how to use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to enhance burglary and other theft investigations, while also addressing property crime and violent crime patterns and trends. Commander Martinez will discuss the practical considerations for implementing this program in a police department.

    Funding Available for 2018 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects

    October 10, 2017

    Each year the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) leads communities in observing  National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), which promotes the connection of crime victims to support and services.

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    Learn About a Web-based Tool for Implementing Collaborative Comprehensive Case Plans

    October 05, 2017

    Join the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center’s National Reentry Resource Center for the webinar “Developing Collaborative Comprehensive Case Plans” on Tuesday, October 10 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET.

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    Check Out the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Toolkit Developed by VALOR

    October 03, 2017

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) VALOR Officer Safety Initiative recently released the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Toolkit. The toolkit provides a comprehensive snapshot of federal resources available to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to assist them in learning about and promoting officer safety.

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    Participate in National Coffee with a Cop Day on October 4!

    September 28, 2017

    Join the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) on Wednesday, October 4 to recognize National Coffee with a Cop Day. The Hawthorne, California Police Department designed and spearheaded this innovative program in 2011 with a simple goal: encourage community residents and law enforcement officers to casually interact, breaking down barriers to addressing crime and public safety.

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    Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week and New 2017 Grant Awards to Combat the Epidemic

    September 26, 2017

    Nearly 100 Americans die each day because of the nationwide opioid epidemic. To draw renewed attention to this devastating issue that is affecting many individuals, families, and communities across the country, President Donald Trump proclaimed last week, September 17 – 23, 2017, as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week.

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    Learn About Transformational Forensics to Address Gun-related Crime

    September 21, 2017

    Join the Justice Clearinghouse for the webinar “Forensics at the Speed of Crime” on Thursday, September 28 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, participants will learn about transformational forensics, which promotes the reliable, comprehensive, and timely access to shooting intelligence and evidence after a gun-related incident.

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