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Advancing Diversity in Law Enforcement
Abstract: In December 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission launched a research initiative, Advancing Diversity in Law Enforcement, both to identify barriers that undermine diversity in law enforcement and to... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Body-Worn Camera Program Update: Fiscal Year 2016
Abstract: Over the past two years, more than $41 million in awards have been made through Bureau of Justice Assistance's Body-Worn Camera Program. Read this fiscal year 2016 update to learn more about the program, see current and past year award amounts, and view... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Dear Colleague Letter on Campus Policing (DOJ)
Abstract: To assist states, schools, and their law enforcement partners in assessing the proper role of school resource officers (SROs) and campus law enforcement professionals, both the Justice Department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Dear Colleague Letter Transgender Students
Abstract: Recently, questions have arisen from school districts, colleges and universities, and others about transgender students and how to best ensure these students, and non-transgender students, can all enjoy a safe and discrimination-free environment. Title... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Department of Justice Policy Guidance: Domestic Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Abstract: This guidance will help ensure that the Department of Justice continues to carry out its law enforcement and national security missions while respecting individuals' privacy, civil rights and civil liberties. It will also help ensure an appropriate level... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
File: doj_uas_policy.pdf
Fusion Center Guidelines: Developing and Sharing Information and Intelligence in a New Era
Abstract: These guidelines should be used to ensure fusion centers are established and operated consistently, resulting in enhanced coordination efforts, strengthened partnerships, and improved crime-fighting and anti-terrorism capabilities. The guidelines and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2006
Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship
Abstract: The guide provides recommendations in the development of plans not only to respond to an emergency, but also outlines how organizations can plan for preventing, protecting against, mitigating the impact of and recovering from these emergencies. It... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education
Abstract: This guide provides recommendations in the development of plans to respond to an emergency and outlines how Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) can plan for preventing, protecting against, mitigating the impact of and recovering from emergencies. The... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
File: EOP_Guide_-_IHE.pdf
Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Abstract: This guidance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) is designed to help law enforcement agencies prevent gender bias in their response to sexual assault and domestic violence, highlighting the need for clear policies, robust training and responsive... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
National Public Safety Partnership (PSP)
Abstract: The National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) was established in June 2017 under the direction of Attorney General Jeff Sessions in response to President Trump’s Executive Order on a Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety. The PSP provides an... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Office of Justice Programs Comprehensive Body-Worn Camera Program
Abstract: This fact sheet provides information about Office of Justice Programs' efforts, funding, and technical assistance resources available regarding body-worn cameras.
Publication Date: 2015
Police Departments’ Use of the Lethality Assessment Program: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation
Abstract: This quasi-experimental evaluation examined the effectiveness of the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), a collaboration between police and social service providers that aimed to decrease rates of repeat, severe, lethal and near-lethal domestic violence... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
Policy Development and Implementation of Legislation Permitting the Carrying of Concealed Handguns on College and University Campuses: Promising Practices
Abstract: On November 15&16, 2016, the National Center for Campus Public Safety, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, convened a forum of campus public safety executives, federal officials, and subject-matter experts to identify and explain critical... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Functioning and Effectiveness: Findings from the National SART Project
Abstract: The primary goal of this research study was to obtain high-quality information on SARTs' operations and effectiveness in the real world, to inform efforts to support SARTs and promote their effectiveness. This report is designed specifically for non-... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
The Neurobiology of Sexual Assault
Abstract: The Neurobiology of Sexual Assault: Implications for First Responders in Law Enforcement, Prosecution and Victim Advocacy is part of the National Institute of Justice's translational criminology seminar series and features Dr. Rebecca Campbell of... (read more)
Publication Date: 2012
Violence Reduction Response Center (VRRC)
Abstract: The VRRC was established under the direction of the Attorney General to connect state, local, and tribal justice agencies with violent crime reduction training and technical assistance (TTA) resources offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). By... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018