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Responding to Suicide Clusters on College Campuses
Publication Date: 2015
Abstract: Learn from experts in suicide prevention and college mental health about our current understanding of suicide clusters on college campuses and in other settings. Presenters discuss the epidemiology and demographics of suicide clusters; what we know about... (read more)
Building Resilient and Trauma-Informed Communities: Introduction
Publication Date: 2017
Abstract: Building Resilient and Trauma-Informed Communities is essential to improving public health and well-being. communities can be places where traumatic events occur, and they can also help keep us safe. they can be a source of trauma, or buffer us against... (read more)
Behavioral Health Among College Students Information & Resource Kit
Publication Date: 2015
Abstract: This updated resource considers the range of substance misuse and mental health issues many of today's young adults have as they enter colleges and universities or may develop during their college years. The kit provides college and university prevention... (read more)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive (SAMHDA)
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Abstract: SAMHDA is a public resource funded by the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). CBHSQ has primary responsibility for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of... (read more)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Abstract: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in... (read more)
Rape and Sexual Assault Victimization Among College-Age Females 1995-2013
Publication Date: 2014
Abstract: This report compares the characteristics of rape and sexual assault victimization against females ages 18 to 24 who are enrolled and not enrolled in college. The report also examines the relationship between the victim and offender, the involvement of a... (read more)
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2017
Publication Date: 2018
Abstract: Establishing reliable indicators of the current state of school crime and safety across the nation and regularly updating and monitoring these indicators are important in ensuring the safety of our nation's students. This is the aim of Indicators of... (read more)
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2016
Publication Date: 2017
Abstract: This report presents data available on school crime and student safety. The indicators in this report are based on information drawn from a variety of data sources, including national surveys of students, teachers, principals, and postsecondary... (read more)
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2015
Publication Date: 2016
Abstract: This report presents data available, with indicators varying by survey from 2009 to 2014, on school crime and student safety. This report covers topics such as victimization, teacher injury, bullying and cyber-bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons... (read more)
Hate Crime Victimization, 2004-2015
Publication Date: 2017
Abstract: Findings in this special report are primarily from the Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), which has collected data on crimes motivated by hate since 2003. Hate crimes are violent or property crimes that the... (read more)
Criminal Victimization, 2016: Revised
Publication Date: 2018
Abstract: Based on revised estimates from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), from 2015 to 2016, violent criminal victimizations increased against males and persons in their mid-20s to mid-30s. The Bureau of Justice Statistics released Criminal... (read more)
Criminal Victimization, 2016
Publication Date: 2017
Abstract: The data in this report is from the Bureau of Justice Statistics' National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), which collects information on nonfatal crimes against persons age 12 or older from a nationally representative sample of U.S. households. The... (read more)
Campus Law Enforcement, 2011-12
Publication Date: 2015
File: BJS_campus_LE_11-12.pdf
Abstract: This report compares campus law enforcement agencies serving public and private campuses, focusing primarily on 4-year colleges and universities enrolling 2,500 or more students. It examines the number and type of employees; agency functions; arrest... (read more)
Campus Law Enforcement, 2004-05
Publication Date: 2008
Abstract: The report compares law enforcement agencies serving public and private campuses by number and type of employees, screening methods used for hiring officers, training and education requirements for officers, agency functions, types of equipment,... (read more)
Campus Climate Survey Validation Study Final Technical Report
Publication Date: 2016
Abstract: The White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault was established in January 2014. One of its primary goals is to provide institutions of higher education with tools that they can use to more effectively respond to and prevent rape and... (read more)
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2013
Publication Date: 2014
Abstract: This report is the 16th in a series of annual publications produced jointly by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Institute of Education Sciences (IES), in the U.S. Department of Education, and the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in... (read more)
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2014
Publication Date: 2015
Abstract: This report presents data available, with indicators varying by survey from 2009 to 2013, on school crime and student safety. This report covers topics such as victimization, teacher injury, bullying and cyber-bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons... (read more)
Using Analysis for Problem-Solving: A Guidebook for Law Enforcement
Publication Date: 2006
Abstract: This guidebook provides police practitioners with a resource for conducting problem analysis. It is not a text on research methods but instead identifies issues and concerns police practitioners face in analyzing problems. This guide does not do the "... (read more)
The President's Task Force on 21st Policing Implementation Guide: Moving from Recommendations to Action
Publication Date: 2015
Abstract: In December 2014, the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing was established to identify best practices and make recommendations on how policing practices can promote effective crime reduction while building public trust. To inform its work, the... (read more)
The Collaboration Toolkit for Law Enforcement: Effective Strategies to Partner with the Community
Publication Date: 2011
Abstract: The goal of this toolkit is to help law enforcement agencies accomplish the following objectives: strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the community, further the community's role as a partner in crime reduction efforts, identify and... (read more)
Supervision and Intervention within Early Intervention Systems: A Guide for Law Enforcement Chief Executives
Publication Date: 2007
Abstract: This publication is designed to provide practical advice on many aspects of the Early Intervention System (EIS), including defining the role of the first-line supervisor, structuring the intervention process for officers who have reached (or are about to... (read more)
Strengthening the Relationship between Law Enforcement and Communities of Color: Developing an Agenda
Publication Date: 2014
Abstract: Strengthening the Relationship between Law Enforcement and Communities of Color: Developing an Agenda is a summary of a forum the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) hosted with law enforcement officials, civil right activists,... (read more)
Strategic Approaches to Preventing Multiple Casualty Violence: Report on the National Summit on Multiple Casualty Shootings
Publication Date: 2013
Abstract: The American public has expressed increasing alarm over incidents of multiple casualty violence. While the law enforcement community has progressed in advancing training in the tactical response to incidents, there are significant gaps in strategies... (read more)
Stalking
Publication Date: 2012
File: Stalking.pdf
Abstract: Stalking creates uncertainty, instills fear, and can completely disrupt lives. This guide reviews the problem of stalking and the factors that contribute to it. It identifies a series of questions to help law enforcement analyze their local problem.... (read more)
San Diego Police Department: Enhancing Cultures of Integrity Technical Assistance Guide
Publication Date: 2011
Abstract: An Early Intervention System is a system that statistically compares law enforcement employee performance against a range of numerical norms and helps assess which employee may need help with their personal or professional problems. In this guide, the... (read more)
Racial Reconciliation, Truth-Telling, and Police Legitimacy
Publication Date: 2012
Abstract: This publication gives police executives the chance to hear from their own colleagues why engaging in the process of racial reconciliation is not only morally but also functionally and operationally critical. The concepts of police legitimacy, legal... (read more)
Problem-Solving Tips: A Guide to Reducing Crime and Disorder through Problem-Solving Partnerships
Publication Date: 2011
Abstract: This guide is intended as a reference for those who are interested in implementing a problem-solving approach and contains information and insights into the process of reducing crime and disorder through problem-solving partnerships. It takes the reader... (read more)
Preparing for the Unimaginable: How chiefs can safeguard officer mental health before and after mass casualty events
Publication Date: 2016
Abstract: The goal of this guide is to provide law enforcement executives with best practices regarding first responder mental health best practices learned from colleagues unfortunate enough to have experienced a mass casualty event. The National Alliance on... (read more)
Police Recruitment and Retention for the New Millennium
Publication Date: 2010
Abstract: This guidebook summarizes for police practitioners lessons on recruiting and retaining divers, effective workforces. It provides a means for local officials to identify what has been tried elsewhere and what might be applicable in their own communities.... (read more)
Planning and Managing Security For Major Special Events: Guidelines for Law Enforcement
Publication Date: 2007
Abstract: The guidelines report provides a framework to assist local law enforcement in planning and managing security for events that attract large numbers of people. It includes examples of best practices employed by federal agencies with security... (read more)
National Summit on Campus Public Safety: Strategies for Colleges and Universities in a Homeland Security Environment
Publication Date: 2005
Abstract: The purpose of the summit was to ensure the continued safety and security of the nation's colleges and universities. This report outlines the purpose, objectives, anticipated outcomes, and format of the summit. Also included are primary considerations... (read more)
Making It Safer: A Study of Law Enforcement Fatalities Between 2010-2016
Publication Date: 2018
File: Making_It_Safer.pdf
Abstract: This report encompasses a seven-year study conducted from 2010-2016 to analyze 1,016 line-of-duty deaths. Designed to enhance officer safety by providing the most up to date analysis of fatal incidents, the report examines events that involved both... (read more)
Innovations in Police Recruitment and Hiring: Hiring in the Spirit of Service
Publication Date: 2006
Abstract: As the issue of recruiting and retaining quality law enforcement officers makes national headlines, this report helps fill the void by telling the story of how five sites selected to participate in a COPS-funded project entitled "Hiring in the Spirit of... (read more)
Implementing a Body-Worn Camera Program: Recommendations and Lessons Learned
Publication Date: 2014
Abstract: Even as police departments are increasingly adopting body-worn cameras, many questions about this technology have yet to be answered. In an effort to address these questions and produce policy guidance to law enforcement agencies, the Police Executive... (read more)
Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: A Roundtable Discussion
Publication Date: 2016
Abstract: In August 2015, law enforcement executives and officers, crime victim advocates, academics, and other subject matter experts convened to discuss a draft of the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ)... (read more)
Hate Crimes
Publication Date: 2013
File: Hate_Crimes.pdf
Abstract: This guide begins by describing the problem of hate crimes and reviewing factors that increase its risks. It then identifies a series of questions to help you analyze your local hate crimes problem. It reviews responses to the problem and what is known... (read more)
Future Trends in Policing
Publication Date: 2014
Abstract: Police departments are far more complex than they were a generation or two ago. Though personnel are still accountable for traditional responsibilities such as calls for service and crime investigation, police have expanded their mission greatly, taking... (read more)
Final Report of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing
Publication Date: 2015
Abstract: In December 2014, the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing was established. The Task Force resolved to identify best practices and make recommendations on how policing practices can promote effective crime reduction while building public trust... (read more)
Establishing Appropriate Staffing Levels for Campus Public Safety Departments
Publication Date: 2011
Abstract: The purpose of this report is to explore how campus public safety departments (CPSDs) staffing levels are actually determined, what agencies are able to achieve with the number of staff available to them, what challenges they face in this respect, and to... (read more)
Early Intervention Systems for Law Enforcement Agencies: A Planning and Management Guide
Publication Date: 2003
Abstract: This publication explores the benefits and risks of Early Intervention Systems and discusses successful systems all over the country, focusing on large agencies.
Community-Based Approaches to Prevention: A report on the 2014 National Summit on Preventing Multiple Casualty Violence
Publication Date: 2015
Abstract: While the law enforcement community has progressed in advancing training in the tactical response to incidents, there are significant gaps in strategies aimed at preventing multiple casualty violence. To address this need, the U.S. Department of Homeland... (read more)
Community Policing and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Guidelines to Enhance Community Trust
Publication Date: 2016
Abstract: Understanding the challenges that public perceptions of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) bring, the Police Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), developed this... (read more)
Community Policing Learning Portal
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Abstract: The Community Policing Learning Portal provides, free of charge, community policing training and tools to law enforcement, citizens, COPS grantees and community policing instructors. The purpose of the portal is to encourage the advancement and... (read more)
Collaborating to Address Key Challenges in Policing
Publication Date: 2015
Abstract: The first chapter of this publication discusses the key concepts for strengthening trust and collaboration between police executives and labor leaders. These key principles focus on finding common ground, engaging in open communication and seek input... (read more)
Campus-Community Policing at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Guidebook for Law Enforcement and Community Representatives
Publication Date: 2009
Abstract: The Campus-Community Policing Partnership (CCPP) model is a road map for historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) and law enforcement agencies to reduce violent crime and drug use on HBCU campuses and the surrounding communities by increasing... (read more)
Campus Threat Assessment Training: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Institutions of Higher Education (Part II)
Publication Date: 2009
Abstract: This training program, developed by noted campus safety and threat assessment experts, is the first ever national curriculum that focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to threat assessment. It has been specifically designed for higher education... (read more)
Campus Threat Assessment Training: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Institutions of Higher Education (Part I)
Publication Date: 2009
Abstract: This training program, developed by noted campus safety and threat assessment experts, is the first ever national curriculum that focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to threat assessment. It has been specifically designed for higher education... (read more)
Campus Threat Assessment Case Studies: A Training Tool for Investigation, Evaluation, and Intervention
Publication Date: 2013
File: CTA_case_studies.pdf
Abstract: This guide will allow threat assessment team members to explore and practice threat assessment through small and large group exercises using pre-developed case studies. This guide will also strengthen team members' comprehension and application of the... (read more)
Campus Safety CD-ROM
Publication Date: 2007
Abstract: The Campus Safety CD-ROM is free to order and includes more than 80 resources for public safety institutions, academic administrators, students, and communities on issues such as sexual assault and stalking, alcohol and substance abuse, property crime... (read more)
Building Communities of Trust Fact Sheet
Publication Date: 2014
File: BCOT_Fact_Sheet.pdf
Abstract: This document provides information about the BCOT initiative; highlights outreach efforts; and provides resources to include guidance documents for community leaders and law enforcement, and the If You See Something, Say Something campaign.