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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.

    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.

    The U.S. Department of Justice Announces the National Blue Alert Network

    June 06, 2017

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Communications Commission recently announced the nationwide rollout of the National Blue Alert Network.

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    Check Out the IACP’s Cybercrime Community Awareness and Prevention Resource

    May 02, 2016

    The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National White Collar Crime Center, and the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services have developed a series of training modules to support and advance police/community interaction in addressing cybercrime and victimization.

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    Join the OJP Diagnostic Center Webinar – Adapting to Change: Avoiding the Success Trap

    January 25, 2016

    Please join the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Diagnostic Center on Thursday, January 28 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET for a webinar on “Adapting to Change: Avoiding the Success Trap.”

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    People with Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System: Promising Legislation for Statewide Reforms

    Join NCCJD as we delve into the stories that created statewide movements to pass legislation impacting people with disabilities in the criminal justice system as either suspects or victims of crime. Over the past two years, NCCJD has been compiling a database of such legislation in order to help criminal justice and disability professionals understand this issue from a national viewpoint and get an idea of what type of legislation is being passed and why. A brief overview of current findings will be discussed by NCCJD’s Program Manager.

    Join the Nation Sheriffs’ Association Webinar – The Way of the Jedi: Developing the Balance Between the Warrior and Guardian

    January 11, 2016

    Please join the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) on Thursday, January 14 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

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    The Way of the Jedi: Developing the Balance Between the Warrior and Guardian Webinar

    We are plagued with stories about police corruption, poor tactics, excessive use of force and as such public outcry for change is louder than ever. As a result, many agencies have attempted quick fixes (e.g., increased accountability, de-escalation classes, cameras) that have not solved the problem. Additionally, there continues to be a debate about if officers should be warrior or guardians and these conversations tend to create division and foster extreme response options that perpetuate officer imbalance.

    The Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Nominations Are Now Open!

    December 21, 2015

    In 2008, Congress passed the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery (CBOB) Act to honor the exceptional acts of bravery that federal, state, and local law enforcement officers make in the line of duty every day. Often times, these acts of bravery place officers at personal risk of injury or result in sustainment of a physical injury. The Law Enforcement CBOB nomination period is now open through February 15, 2016.

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