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The New Orleans, Louisiana Police Department (PD), as part of the New Orleans Violence Reduction Network (VRN) site, requested technical assistance to teach its new crime analysts about key crime analysis principles. The New Orleans PD was unable to move forward with the request and BJA NTTAC closed the request on June 6, 2017.

The West Virginia Division of Corrections (DOC) requested technical assistance to address a range of current challenges, including a rising prison population, limited resources, staffing shortages, facilities considerations, institutional gang and drug activity, and inmate-on-inmate violence. BJA NTTAC is currently still identifying potential TA providers to fulfill this request, which will be transferred to the Option Year 1 (OY1) contract.

The Arkansas City, Kansas Police Department (PD) requested technical assistance in leveraging crime analysis software to better address property crimes and high rates of traffic accidents in the jurisdiction. Stewart Bruce was selected to fulfill this request and provided onsite evaluation services of existing resources, met with agency personnel and other law enforcement and community stakeholders, and developed a comprehensive final report with recommendations for how the PD can better deploy resources. Mr. Bruce delivered the final report to the PD in July 2017.

The Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole (COPP) requested technical assistance for a third-party, independent assessment of a series of critical incidents involving felony probationers and/or parolees to determine whether policy changes are warranted. Police Foundation was selected to fulfill the request through the competitive RFP process in July 2017. The period of performance for this technical assistance engagement will begin on September 1, 2017.

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender requested technical assistance to improve upon its existing strategic plan. In 2011 the Office received support from BJA NTTAC, with Indiggo Associates providing technical assistance in establishing an agency mission/vision, core values, and a strategic plan. In the six years that have elapsed since the initial support, there has been significant turnover in personnel, as well as a number of leadership changes, so the Office was looking to revisit its strategic plan.

George Mason University requested funding to develop an RNR Simulation Tool. BJA NTTAC closed the request on August 30, 2017. BJA NTTAC will re-open the request on August 31, 2017 under the Option Year 1 contract.

The Chicago, Illinois Police Department (PD) requested an assessment of its crime-fighting strategies and tactics. Dr. Malinowski and his team of subject matter experts were selected as the providers. During Phase IV, Dr. Malinowski and his team implemented the "Ideal Crime-Fighting District Model" and the "CompStat Reboot." The team worked with district personnel, University of Chicago Crime Lab analysts, command staff, and CompStat staff to establish situation rooms and relaunch CompStat. Dr. Malinowski delivered the final report to Chicago PD in February 2017.

The South Dakota Sheriff's Association requested technical assistance in developing a jail information sharing system. The request denied by BJA and not fulfilled by BJA NTTAC.

The Chicago, Illinois Police Department requested assistance from the University of Chicago Crime Lab to build and test an Early Intervention System (EIS). The Crime Lab developed and tested an EIS model to detect poor police conduct and identify superior policy activity, and developed recommendations for EIS implementation. The Crime Lab also hosted two meetings with subject matter experts to share knowledge of officer wellness and training, and develop a process for learning about EIS best practices. The Crime Lab will deliver a recommendations report to BJA NTTAC by August 30, 2017.

The Flint, Michigan Police Department (PD), as part of the Flint Violence Reduction Network (VRN) site, requested an assessment of the city's gang violence issues. Dr. Charles Katz and Dr. Andrew Fox were selected as the providers for this engagement and conducted a preliminary study to determine if a comprehensive gang assessment is necessary and viable. On February 2 - 3, 2017, Dr. Katz and Dr.