Description
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) helps America’s state, local, and tribal jurisdictions reduce and prevent crime, lower recidivism, and promote a fair and safe criminal justice system. BJA provides a wide range of resources through programs and services, including training and technical assistance, to address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide.
Following are a sampling of available BJA resources that are specifically related to law enforcement matters.
Funding Awards
New from the Justice Today Podcast
Remote Media URL
BJA Programs
Learn more in the fact sheet.
Following are some of the BJA programs that focus on law enforcement and supporting officers:
- Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program
- Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program
- Collaborative Crisis Response and Intervention Training Program
- Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program
- Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program
- DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction
- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
- Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program
- Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program
- Encouraging Innovation: Field-Initiated Program
- Intellectual Property Enforcement Program
- Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
- Law Enforcement Cyber Center
- Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab
- Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative
- Mass Violence Advisory Initiative
- Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program
- Missing and Unidentified Human Remain Program
- National Public Safety Partnership
- National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
- Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
- Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
- Project Safe Neighborhoods
- Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program
- Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative
- Smart Policing Initiative
- State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program
- STOP School Violence Program
- VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative
Webinar Recordings and Other Videos
Date Modified:
This page is updated regularly as new resources are released.
Date Created: September 17, 2021