Law Enforcement

    Attend an Informational Webinar on a New BJA FY 2017 Funding Opportunity

    July 18, 2017

    Register to join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for the “Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Initiative to Improve Police-Based Responses to People with Mental Health Disorders Applicant Webinar” on Tuesday, August 1 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.

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    FY2017 National TTA Initiative to Improve Police-Based Responses to People with Mental Health Disorders Applicant Webinar

    The purpose of this webinar is to provide a review of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) solicitation "Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Initiative to Improve Police-Based Responses to People with Mental Health Disorders and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" for potential applicants. 

    All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 22, 2017. All applicants should register with Grants.gov prior to submitting an application.

    Resources Available for National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week, July 16 – 22

    July 13, 2017

    Join the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) in observing National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPP) Week from July 16 – 22. This year’s theme is Clients, Communities, Employees: Empowerment through Partnerships, which promotes a “triangle of success” in community corrections/supervision that emphasizes collaboration between all involved groups, including communities, clients, and employees.

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    Attend an OJP Diagnostic Center Webinar to Learn How Social Media Can Be a Tool for Law Enforcement

    July 11, 2017

    Join the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Diagnostic Center for the webinar “Social Media as a #LawEnforcement Tool: The Fundamentals” on Tuesday, July 18 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, participants will learn core concepts for establishing a positive social media presence in law enforcement departments.

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    OJP Diagnostic Center Webinar - Social Media as a #LawEnforcement Tool: The Fundamentals

    Law enforcement officials rely on building positive relationships with members of the community they serve in order to successfully fight crime. In today’s digital landscape, social media is a vital tool for law enforcement operations by offering a means to connect in real-time with citizens and stakeholders. On Tuesday, July 18 at 1:00 p.m.

    Register for a Justice Clearinghouse Webinar on Free Cybercrime Resources

    July 06, 2017

    Join the Justice Clearinghouse and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) for the webinar “Cyber Crime Resources for the Justice Professional” on Thursday, July 13 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET.

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    Webinar - Cyber Crime Resources for the Justice Professional

    IT administration and cybercrime investigations are hard work, but the right resources can make them easier by connecting you with people who have been there and done that, explaining why certain things are important, and helping you accomplish them in the best and most effective way possible. This fast-paced presentation by the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) will introduce a variety of resources from job aids and free downloads, to training and checklists and working groups you can join.

    The U.S. Department of Justice Announces the National Public Safety Partnership to Reduce Violent Crime

    June 29, 2017

    On June 20, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the creation of the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) during his opening remarks for the National Summit on Crime Reduction and Public Safety.

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    Attend a NCJA Center for Justice Planning Webinar to Learn About Strategic Planning

    June 22, 2017

    Join the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) Center for Justice Planning for the webinar “

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    Webinar - Strategic Planning: An Action Guide

    Effective evidence-based policy and practice is rooted in thoughtful strategic planning. While varied in scope and purpose, strong strategic planning follows specific key steps and includes certain key features. States and communities determine the public safety problem, assess necessary services, identify existing gaps in state and local programs, and develop and implement action plans to address the problem. Clear-eyed data analysis informs the process from planning to implementation and evaluation.

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