Public Health

    Attend a COVID-19 Briefing for Law Enforcement Executives

    March 18, 2020

    Join the National Police Foundation, Major Cities Chiefs Association, and the Police Executive Research Forum for a COVID-19 briefing for law enforcement executives on Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be conducted by representatives from the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Public Health Service (PHS).

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    COAP Webinar Series: Making Data Simple – Dashboards and Visualization

    Reviewing and discussing data with stakeholders can be challenging because people have different comfort levels with data and statistics. Sometimes the most effective way to communicate data findings is through the creation of effective data visualizations. Data dashboards have become popular because they can be easily explained and interpreted by a variety of users. In some cases, data dashboards allow the end user to manipulate the data and isolate individual variables, allowing further exploration and knowledge building.

    Read a Publication from the Vera Institute of Justice on Innovative Strategies for Addressing Opioid Abuse

    March 16, 2017

    The Vera Institute of Justice has released a new publication, A New Normal: Addressing Opioid Use through the Criminal Justice System, which advocates for a smarter, evidence-based approach for opioid abuse treatment and recovery.

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