National Program or Policy Advancement

On February 27, 2025, the SLATT Program team hosted the quarterly SME meeting (virtual). Nearly all SMEs were present, and those that were unable to attend were provided a link to review the meeting on-demand. Several updates were provided during the meeting, to include curriculum development, upcoming deliveries, and administrative matters related to travel and reimbursement processes. The group then engaged in a roundtable and open discussion on emerging threats and future potential focus areas for the SLATT Program.

JSS VCR-related library contains articles on topics such as, problem-oriented policing, hotspot policing, and various technologies to assist with these strategies. Information about license plate readers (LPRs), real time crime centers (RTCC), gunshot detection systems, and digital forensic software has been collated and added to the library. Research is shared directly with grantees via experts or indirectly through the TTA meetings and webinars.

JSS continues to explore and to document digital evidence management integration of BWC footage for use in law enforcement operations, including investigations. This effort is informed by and supports the work of Category 3 grantees.

JSS is developing field-ready training curricula for BWC implementation, and documenting how law enforcement agencies are using BWC footage in training of recruits and for in-service training. This effort is informed by and supports Category 5 Demonstration grantees.

JSS is providing support for the adoption of BWC within correctional agencies, jails and sheriffs’ offices, understanding that their deployment, uses, retention and investigations are significantly different from police agency applications of the technology. This effort supports Category 2 grantees as well as some Category 1 Sheriff's Offices.

Assessing, documenting, and evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) integrations with BWC as it plays a role in tagging videos, creating transcripts, developing drafts of reports, assessing officer performance and enhancing digital evidence management.

JSS developed a comprehensive TTA and research plan for prosecutor grantees. Digital Evidence Management (DEM) encompasses a wide variety of devices, technologies, tools, and data, particularly as they relate to the criminal justice system. For the purposes of this TTA effort, JSS is focusing on the key issues that exist for prosecutor offices.

A nine-member focus group was conducted to identify the needs related to continuity of care.

Seven-person focus group was conducted to identify the needs of jails related to MAT and Behavioral Health Services.

Six-person focus group to assess needs related to substance use screening and asessment