This guide has been created to promote an understanding of the complexities of sexual offense and misconduct cases involving officers and to encourage the proactive adoption of policy and prevention efforts within law enforcement agencies. Leaders must demonstrate to their officers and their community a consistent, focused effort to identify and eliminate misconduct through the… (read more)

Data helps drive better, more informed decision making. With this in mind, the IACP and IACP Net have joined forces with support from the COPS Office to create the new Law Enforcement Benchmarking and Performance Analytics Portal. The Benchmark Portal allows you to conduct comparative analyses with peer agencies and is free for participating agencies. Law enforcement users can input data on a… (read more)

Cyberbullying is bullying through technology, such as computers and cell phones. Law enforcement officers are increasingly confronted with cyberbullying complaints due to the prevalence of technology used by children and youth, and new legislation and laws addressing these types of incidents. Some cyberbullying incidents may warrant criminal action while others may not. Either way, law… (read more)

The Law Enforcement Cyber Center is an online portal that educates and builds the capacity of justice and public safety agencies to prevent, investigate, prosecute, and respond to cyber threats and cyber crimes. The Center is designed to address three principal areas: cyber crime investigation, digital forensics, and information systems security. There are dedicated resources for chiefs,… (read more)

In this webinar you will learn about information regarding strategies for threat assessment and management in schools and higher education. Learning objectives include: present an overview of the threat assessment and management process; discuss policies and procedures related to the investigation of threats, including a review of the differences between K-12 and higher education settings and;… (read more)

The primary objective of this project is to understand model policies and practices across a spectrum of disciplines and provider types that will lead to a better prepared EMS deployment to mass care incidents. While not a comprehensive guidance document, this project should serve as a foundation for further development of EMS specific policies and templates that improve EMS readiness to manage… (read more)

This guide is intended to promote effective recovery, particularly for incidents that are large-scale or catastrophic. It provides guidance that enables effective recovery support to disaster-impacted states, tribes and local jurisdictions. It also describes the concepts and principles that promote effective federal recovery assistance for disasters of all kinds and sources. Resources and best… (read more)

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 translates lessons learned from the Administration's work on national preparedness to the school, IHE, and house of worship contexts, ensuring that… (read more)

This guide provides a methodology for emergency managers to engage with faith-based and community organizations to enhance the resiliency of our nation. By building partnerships with these groups, particularly those in diverse communities, emergency managers can provide training and technical assistance to strengthen their skills, connect them with existing partners, and integrate them into… (read more)

Americans at all income levels have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or other emergency. In these stressful circumstances, having access to personal financial, insurance, medical, and other records is crucial for starting the process of recovery quickly and efficiently. Taking the time now to collect and secure these critical records will give you peace of… (read more)

This guide is intended for state, tribal, territorial and local government officials and other key stakeholders that may have a leadership, management, or coordination role in the recovery process. It highlights the critical tasks and coordination challenges that state, tribal, territorial or local governments most commonly address when managing a recovery process. It describes the processes,… (read more)

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a nationally supported, locally implemented program that teaches people how to be better prepared for hazards that may impact their communities and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. During disasters, CERT volunteer teams perform basic… (read more)

The Academia & Resilience web page provides links, tools, training and resources for the higher education community including campus security, campus emergency managers, higher education faculty and administrators and college students.

This webinar addresses how to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma following a crime of violence. The presenters discuss strategies for conducting thoughtful and effective victim interviews, collaborating with allied professionals to achieve a fully integrated trauma-informed approach, and explain victim behavior at trial. Allied justice system professionals including but not limited to… (read more)

This webinar explores common issues and challenges related to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases involving alcohol use by victims. Topics include the charging process, basic toxicology, working with experts, and trial strategies. The presenter discusses societal attitudes about alcohol, their affect on determinations of victim credibility, and collaboration between allied… (read more)

Victims of sexual assault will often undergo sexual assault medical forensic examinations (SAMFEs) following an assault and may also receive other medical treatment for physical and emotional injuries suffered. The majority of jurisdictions provide for partial or complete payment of a victim's health care costs in such cases. Many professionals have questions about the laws in their own state or… (read more)

This training bulletin is the sixth in a series designed to explore alternative reporting methods. Earlier installments introduced the key terms and concepts, as well as two communities that have successfully implemented alternative reporting methods. The bulletins also examined the importance of developing a multidisciplinary response protocol. The current installment discusses the practice of… (read more)

This training bulletin is the sixth in a series designed to explore alternative reporting methods. Earlier installments introduced the key terms and concepts, as well as two communities that have successfully implemented alternative reporting methods. The bulletins also examined the importance of developing a multidisciplinary response protocol. The current installment discusses the practice of… (read more)

This is the fourth installment in a series of training bulletins exploring alternative reporting methods for victims of sexual assault. Previous installments provided an overview of the key terms and concepts of alternative reporting. This bulletin introduces you to two communities that have done an excellent job of developing and implementing alternative reporting options for victims of sexual… (read more)

This is the fourth installment in a series of training bulletins exploring alternative reporting methods for victims of sexual assault. Previous installments provided an overview of the key terms and concepts of alternative reporting. This bulletin introduces you to two communities that have done an excellent job of developing and implementing alternative reporting options for victims of sexual… (read more)

The priority of the EFC is to collect and disseminate research and other information on effective practices regarding the planning, design, financing, procurement, construction, improvement, operation, and maintenance of safe, healthy, and high-performing facilities for Pre-K through higher education in order to: help education stakeholders increase their use of education facilities to turn… (read more)

Colleges and universities that participate in the federal student financial aid programs are subject to Title IX and the Clery Act, and must comply their requirements that certain employees report incidents of sexual violence to school officials and notify students about the outcome when they file complaints of sexual violence. The purpose of this chart is to clarify the reporting requirements of… (read more)

Colleges and universities that participate in the federal student financial aid programs are subject to Title IX and the Clery Act, and must comply their requirements that certain employees report incidents of sexual violence to school officials and notify students about the outcome when they file complaints of sexual violence. The purpose of this chart is to clarify the reporting requirements of… (read more)

Colleges and universities that participate in the federal student financial aid programs are subject to Title IX and the Clery Act, and must comply their requirements that certain employees report incidents of sexual violence to school officials and notify students about the outcome when they file complaints of sexual violence. The purpose of this chart is to clarify the reporting requirements of… (read more)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance in January 2001 on the sexual harassment of students by school employees, other students, or third parties. The guidance discusses in detail schools' obligations to address the sexual harassment of students under Title IX.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance in January 2001 on the sexual harassment of students by school employees, other students, or third parties. The guidance discusses in detail schools' obligations to address the sexual harassment of students under Title IX.

In September 2008, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a pamphlet on how to recognize and address sexual harassment under Title IX. This document is a great resource for students, parents, school administrators, school employees, and others.

In September 2008, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a pamphlet on how to recognize and address sexual harassment under Title IX. This document is a great resource for students, parents, school administrators, school employees, and others.

In April 2013, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance to remind federally funded education institutions that retaliation is a violation of federal law. Under federal civil rights laws, including Title IX, it is illegal for a school to retaliate against an individual for speaking out against possible civil rights problems at the school. The prohibition… (read more)

In April 2013, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance to remind federally funded education institutions that retaliation is a violation of federal law. Under federal civil rights laws, including Title IX, it is illegal for a school to retaliate against an individual for speaking out against possible civil rights problems at the school. The prohibition… (read more)

In April 2014, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a questions and answers document to provide additional guidance to federally funded education institutions about their obligations under Title IX to address sexual violence. This guidance further clarifies the legal requirements under Title IX articulated in OCR's 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence… (read more)

In April 2014, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a questions and answers document to provide additional guidance to federally funded education institutions about their obligations under Title IX to address sexual violence. This guidance further clarifies the legal requirements under Title IX articulated in OCR's 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence… (read more)

In April 2011, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague Letter, also known as guidance, to remind schools of their obligations to prevent and address sexual violence under Title IX. It reiterates that under Title IX, all schools that receive federal funds must take immediate and effective steps to respond to sexual violence.

In April 2011, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague Letter, also known as guidance, to remind schools of their obligations to prevent and address sexual violence under Title IX. It reiterates that under Title IX, all schools that receive federal funds must take immediate and effective steps to respond to sexual violence.

Distraction.gov is the official government website for distracted driving. Available on the website are resources including distracted driving research, facts and statistics, state laws, news, marketing materials to download, information on how to get involved, and more.

On July 22, 2015, the Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter overviewing the final regulations to the Clery Act, released in October 2014. The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act amended the Jeanne Clery Act to afford additional rights to campus victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Institutions should look to the regulations to inform… (read more)

On July 22, 2015, the Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter overviewing the final regulations to the Clery Act, released in October 2014. The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act amended the Jeanne Clery Act to afford additional rights to campus victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Institutions should look to the regulations to inform… (read more)

The You Have Options Program focuses on changing two fundamental elements in the law enforcement response to sexual violence: increasing the number of victims who report to law enforcement, and thoroughly investigating identified offenders for serial perpetration. You Have Options Program participating law enforcement agencies recognize the need for a victim-centered and offender-focused response… (read more)

This document is intended to assist Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in understanding the legal framework that serves as the basis for FAA legal enforcement action against UAS operators for unauthorized and/or unsafe UAS operations (Section 1) and to provide guidance regarding the role of LEAs in deterring, detecting, and investigating unauthorized and/or unsafe UAS operations (Section 2).

While the FAA retains the responsibility for enforcing Federal Aviation Regulations, including those applicable to the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), the agency also recognizes that state and local Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are often in the best position to deter, detect, immediately investigate, and, as appropriate, pursue enforcement actions to stop unauthorized or unsafe UAS… (read more)

Know Before You Fly is an education campaign founded by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to educate prospective users about the safe and responsible operation of unmanned aircraft systems; Unmanned aircraft systems, or drones as they are often called, are… (read more)