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2020/08/18 7:33:52 Great Ideas 2020: Shaping the Future of Policing

This publication discusses relevant topics related to policing such as community-oriented policing, mental...

This publication discusses relevant topics related to policing such as community-oriented policing, mental health, training, technology, and crime prevention.
2020/06/08 1:09:59 Officer and Community Wellness Resources for Law Enforcement

This toolkit was curated by the Public Safety Partnerships team to provide a suite of timely resources...

This toolkit was curated by the Public Safety Partnerships team to provide a suite of timely resources dedicated to assisting our law enforcement partners with best practices for building community trust, strengthening relationships, and increasing cultural understanding with diverse communities. The resources included also address officer resiliency and ways to mitigate the impact of stress on the duties of policing.
2020/06/03 7:04:12 Recruitment & Retention Recruitment & Retention

In recent years, law enforcement agencies worldwide have faced increased challenges related to recruiting and...

In recent years, law enforcement agencies worldwide have faced increased challenges related to recruiting and retaining highly qualified candidates. This publication provides recommendations for recruitment and retention in law enforcement agencies.
2019/12/09 2:24:18 Understanding Armor Protection Levels Understanding Armor Protection Levels

This National Institute of Justice resource provides law enforcement personnel with a better understanding of...

This National Institute of Justice resource provides law enforcement personnel with a better understanding of body armor protection levels.
2019/10/31 6:32:13 The Workforce Crisis and What Police Agencies Are Doing About It

This publication is about how police and sheriffs’ departments are responding to the growing challenge of...

This publication is about how police and sheriffs’ departments are responding to the growing challenge of finding new recruits to hire while ensuring that employees are happy in their jobs and will stay in policing for a long time. The report details the programs, including ways to streamline the recruiting process, rethink benefit packages, support candidates’ needs for a work-life balance, create a “farm system,” enhance professional development, recruit women/members of minority groups, and offer a realistic picture of police work.
2019/09/19 3:28:18 Fostering Innovation to Respond to Top Challenges in Law Enforcement

This publication discusses the top issues facing law enforcement and innovations that could potentially...

This publication discusses the top issues facing law enforcement and innovations that could potentially address those issues. Among the key areas of discussion are the proliferation of video evidence from all sources, which is causing major policy and resource challenges for law enforcement; the need for better strategies, tactics, and tools to improve community relations and public trust; insufficient information about the types of skills that officers of the future should have; and the need for assistance in addressing an ever-increasing flood of information.
2019/09/19 3:28:18 Fostering Innovation to Respond to Top Challenges in Law Enforcement

This publication discusses the top issues facing law enforcement and innovations that could potentially...

This publication discusses the top issues facing law enforcement and innovations that could potentially address those issues. Among the key areas of discussion are the proliferation of video evidence from all sources, which is causing major policy and resource challenges for law enforcement; the need for better strategies, tactics, and tools to improve community relations and public trust; insufficient information about the types of skills that officers of the future should have; and the need for assistance in addressing an ever-increasing flood of information.
2019/04/03 3:14:55 Police Chief: Violence Against Police Police Chief: Violence Against Police

This magazine issue discusses four core articles about violence against police and resources that can be used...

This magazine issue discusses four core articles about violence against police and resources that can be used for prevention
2019/04/03 1:54:24 Violent Crime Reduction Operations Guide

This publication outlines actions that have contributed to successful crime-fighting strategies throughout...

This publication outlines actions that have contributed to successful crime-fighting strategies throughout the country to decrease violent crime.
2019/03/14 3:29:51 Social Media Officer Safety—Part 3: Protecting Your Digital Footprint

This video is Part 3 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. ...

This video is Part 3 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. Specifically, Part 3 discusses best practices for law enforcement officers to protect their personally identifiable information (PII).
2019/03/14 3:29:51 Social Media Officer Safety—Part 3: Protecting Your Digital Footprint

This video is Part 3 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. ...

This video is Part 3 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. Specifically, Part 3 discusses best practices for law enforcement officers to protect their personally identifiable information (PII).
2019/03/14 3:29:51 Social Media Officer Safety—Part 3: Protecting Your Digital Footprint

This video is Part 3 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. ...

This video is Part 3 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. Specifically, Part 3 discusses best practices for law enforcement officers to protect their personally identifiable information (PII).
2019/03/14 3:14:52 Social Media Officer Safety—Part 2: Relevant Law Enforcement Examples

This video is Part 2 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series....

This video is Part 2 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. Specifically, Part 2 discusses examples of law enforcement officers whose personally identifiable information, including home addresses, personal phone numbers, and images of themselves and their family members was used with malicious intent.
2019/03/14 3:14:52 Social Media Officer Safety—Part 2: Relevant Law Enforcement Examples

This video is Part 2 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series....

This video is Part 2 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. Specifically, Part 2 discusses examples of law enforcement officers whose personally identifiable information, including home addresses, personal phone numbers, and images of themselves and their family members was used with malicious intent.
2019/03/14 3:14:52 Social Media Officer Safety—Part 2: Relevant Law Enforcement Examples

This video is Part 2 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series....

This video is Part 2 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. Specifically, Part 2 discusses examples of law enforcement officers whose personally identifiable information, including home addresses, personal phone numbers, and images of themselves and their family members was used with malicious intent.
2019/03/14 2:41:48 Social Media Officer Safety—Part 1: Your Personally Identifiable...

This video is Part 1 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series....

This video is Part 1 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. Specifically, Part 1 discusses personally identifiable information (PII), how it is obtained, and how minimizing your digital footprints is an officer safety issue.
2019/03/14 2:41:48 Social Media Officer Safety—Part 1: Your Personally Identifiable...

This video is Part 1 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series....

This video is Part 1 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. Specifically, Part 1 discusses personally identifiable information (PII), how it is obtained, and how minimizing your digital footprints is an officer safety issue.
2019/03/14 2:41:48 Social Media Officer Safety—Part 1: Your Personally Identifiable...

This video is Part 1 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series....

This video is Part 1 of the Social Media Officer Safety—Protecting Your Digital Footprint video series. Specifically, Part 1 discusses personally identifiable information (PII), how it is obtained, and how minimizing your digital footprints is an officer safety issue.
2019/01/14 3:54:56 Body-Worn Cameras in Law Enforcement Agencies, 2016

This bulletin discusses the findings from the Bureau of Justice Statistics research on body-worn cameras in...

This bulletin discusses the findings from the Bureau of Justice Statistics research on body-worn cameras in law enforcement agencies. It includes numerous charts and statistics from the research.
2019/01/14 3:54:56 Body-Worn Cameras in Law Enforcement Agencies, 2016

This bulletin discusses the findings from the Bureau of Justice Statistics research on body-worn cameras in...

This bulletin discusses the findings from the Bureau of Justice Statistics research on body-worn cameras in law enforcement agencies. It includes numerous charts and statistics from the research.
2018/12/10 3:03:59 Social Media Officer Safety—Video Series Resources

The VALOR Program’s Social Media Officer Safety Video Series offers law enforcement officers guidance about...

The VALOR Program’s Social Media Officer Safety Video Series offers law enforcement officers guidance about securing their publicly accessible personal information. As a companion to the videos, links for federal resources and resources recommended in each video are provided.
2018/12/10 3:03:59 Social Media Officer Safety—Video Series Resources

The VALOR Program’s Social Media Officer Safety Video Series offers law enforcement officers guidance about...

The VALOR Program’s Social Media Officer Safety Video Series offers law enforcement officers guidance about securing their publicly accessible personal information. As a companion to the videos, links for federal resources and resources recommended in each video are provided.
2018/12/10 3:03:59 Social Media Officer Safety—Video Series Resources

The VALOR Program’s Social Media Officer Safety Video Series offers law enforcement officers guidance about...

The VALOR Program’s Social Media Officer Safety Video Series offers law enforcement officers guidance about securing their publicly accessible personal information. As a companion to the videos, links for federal resources and resources recommended in each video are provided.
2018/11/02 7:43:34 Body-Worn Camera Toolkit: Prosecution Perspective

This video discusses new policies and concerns to address evidence from body-worn cameras (BWCs) as they...

This video discusses new policies and concerns to address evidence from body-worn cameras (BWCs) as they relate to the way in which departments handle BWC programs. The video covers the prosecution's perspective.
2018/11/02 7:43:34 Body-Worn Camera Toolkit: Prosecution Perspective

This video discusses new policies and concerns to address evidence from body-worn cameras (BWCs) as they...

This video discusses new policies and concerns to address evidence from body-worn cameras (BWCs) as they relate to the way in which departments handle BWC programs. The video covers the prosecution's perspective.
2018/11/02 6:16:52 BJA BWC Podcast Series Episode 38: A University Spotlight (Rowan...

Rowan University Police Department’s Lieutenant Shute discusses the department's university engagement...

Rowan University Police Department’s Lieutenant Shute discusses the department's university engagement efforts regarding the development of its body-worn camera policy. The agency discusses how body-worn cameras are different on university campuses and the challenges the department encountered.
2018/11/02 6:16:52 BJA BWC Podcast Series Episode 38: A University Spotlight (Rowan...

Rowan University Police Department’s Lieutenant Shute discusses the department's university engagement...

Rowan University Police Department’s Lieutenant Shute discusses the department's university engagement efforts regarding the development of its body-worn camera policy. The agency discusses how body-worn cameras are different on university campuses and the challenges the department encountered.
2018/07/25 5:18:47 TechBeat TechBeat

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and...

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and forensic sciences.
2018/07/25 5:18:47 TechBeat TechBeat

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and...

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and forensic sciences.
2018/07/25 5:18:47 TechBeat TechBeat

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and...

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and forensic sciences.
2018/07/25 5:18:47 TechBeat TechBeat

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and...

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and forensic sciences.
2018/07/23 2:16:19 RISSafe - Officer Safety Event Deconfliction System Safeguarding Law...

This website database from the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program promotes the safety of law...

This website database from the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program promotes the safety of law enforcement officers by providing resources on event confliction.
2018/07/23 2:16:19 RISSafe - Officer Safety Event Deconfliction System Safeguarding Law...

This website database from the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program promotes the safety of law...

This website database from the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program promotes the safety of law enforcement officers by providing resources on event confliction.
2018/07/18 5:01:12 Fort Collins Police Services Body Worn Camera Frequently Asked...

In this publication, the Fort Collins, Colorado, Police Department addresses common questions surrounding the...

In this publication, the Fort Collins, Colorado, Police Department addresses common questions surrounding the usage of body-worn cameras.
2018/07/18 5:01:12 Fort Collins Police Services Body Worn Camera Frequently Asked...

In this publication, the Fort Collins, Colorado, Police Department addresses common questions surrounding the...

In this publication, the Fort Collins, Colorado, Police Department addresses common questions surrounding the usage of body-worn cameras.
2018/07/18 1:27:19 Nationwide SAR Initiative Nationwide SAR Initiative

This website is the home page for the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative (NSI)....

This website is the home page for the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative (NSI). Developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement partners, this initiative provides law enforcement personnel with a tool to help prevent terrorism and other related criminal activity.
2018/07/02 1:28:26 NCIC Violent Person File NCIC Violent Person File

This publication outlines the National Crime Information Center Violent Person File that provides law...

This publication outlines the National Crime Information Center Violent Person File that provides law enforcement officers with immediate notification when encountering a person with a violent criminal history.
2018/06/28 2:47:40 Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement

This article outlines available learning sites and resources for jurisdictions exploring strategies to...

This article outlines available learning sites and resources for jurisdictions exploring strategies to improve the outcomes of encounters between law enforcement personnel and people who have mental illnesses.
2018/06/28 2:47:40 Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement

This article outlines available learning sites and resources for jurisdictions exploring strategies to...

This article outlines available learning sites and resources for jurisdictions exploring strategies to improve the outcomes of encounters between law enforcement personnel and people who have mental illnesses.
2018/06/19 4:56:06 Body Armor Selection, Care, and Maintenance

This National Institute of Justice resource provides law enforcement personnel with a better understanding of...

This National Institute of Justice resource provides law enforcement personnel with a better understanding of the selection, care, and maintenance of body armor. This can ensure that officers know how to choose the right body armor for the job, how to determine whether the body armor fits properly, and how to inspect body armor and detect any issues that need attention.
2018/06/05 3:45:54 Doxing Doxing

This poster defines doxing and reminds law enforcement officers to protect their digital footprint.

This poster defines doxing and reminds law enforcement officers to protect their digital footprint.
2018/06/05 3:45:54 Doxing Doxing

This poster defines doxing and reminds law enforcement officers to protect their digital footprint.

This poster defines doxing and reminds law enforcement officers to protect their digital footprint.
2018/06/04 4:08:34 Protect Your Digital Footprint Protect Your Digital Footprint

This poster highlights the importance of cybersecurity and protecting your personal information.

This poster highlights the importance of cybersecurity and protecting your personal information.
2018/06/04 4:08:34 Protect Your Digital Footprint Protect Your Digital Footprint

This poster highlights the importance of cybersecurity and protecting your personal information.

This poster highlights the importance of cybersecurity and protecting your personal information.
2018/06/04 4:08:34 Protect Your Digital Footprint Protect Your Digital Footprint

This poster highlights the importance of cybersecurity and protecting your personal information.

This poster highlights the importance of cybersecurity and protecting your personal information.
2018/06/04 4:08:34 Protect Your Digital Footprint Protect Your Digital Footprint

This poster highlights the importance of cybersecurity and protecting your personal information.

This poster highlights the importance of cybersecurity and protecting your personal information.