Policy Development/Adoption

Overview of pretrial justice law, research, and national landscape

Merissa scheduled a call with BJA and DOJ to talk through options of Utah receiving the information they have requested re. the CODIS reports for kits submitted under NIJ funding.

Chicago Police Department requests on-site and remote technical assistance from Joan Brody to develop a FFY18 grant strategy, identify new FFY18 public and private grant opportunities, and provide guidance on approaches for future grant submissions.

Send a set of materials to assist the West Valley Police Department develop a standard operating procedure for their sexual assault unit in alignment with best practices.

Send a set of materials to assist the West Valley Police Department develop a standard operating procedure for their sexual assault unit in alignment with best practices.

Send victim notification hotline protocol examples to help the Nevada Attorney General's Office develop a policy for their hotline in development. It will help prepare staff manning the hotline for the calls they will receive.

Plan to send SAKI briefs on strategizing for CODIS hits and other cold case investigation management materials. Will follow up to see if more intensive TA is needed.

Hold call with Angela Williamson and Amy Jeanguenat to provide assistance on how to develop a new testing plan.

Plan to provide materials from the Center for Communication Science and SAKI TTA Communications plan.

Customize an SCF program for New Jersey State Parole