COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for the Law Enforcement Community
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released a toolkit designed to help law enforcement officers lead the public health campaign against COVID-19. Developed as part of BJA’s VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative, the COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for the Law Enforcement Community includes resources and strategies that law enforcement agencies can use internally and when communicating to the public about the importance of vaccinations.
Grantee Training Webinar
Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy
On December 3, 2020, the Bureau of Justice Assistance provided an overview of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, shared examples of how funding can be allocated and discussed program details, discussed the Performance Measurement Tool, and demonstrated the JustGrants platform. Watch a recording of the webinar or view the presentation slides.
Information for Grantees
Visit the Funding Resource Center on the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) website to find announcements and updates regarding the impact of COVID-19 on BJA and other OJP program office grantees.
Press Releases
Office of Justice Programs Releases Toolkit to Help Law Enforcement Lead COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach
October 6, 2021
Office of Justice Programs Awards Nearly $1.9 Million to Tribes to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
June 11, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards Over $53 Million to Michigan, New York and Wisconsin to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
May 28, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards Over $83 Million to Five States, District of Columbia to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
May 21, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards Nearly $500,000 to Navajo Nation to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
May 21, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards $25 Million to Two States to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
May 14, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards Nearly $65 Million to 11 States to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
May 7, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards Over $74 Million to Nine States to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
April 30, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards Nearly $69 Million to Four States, One Territory to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
April 23, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards $77 Million to Seven States, One Territory to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
April 20, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards Nearly $49 Million to Six States, One Territory to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
April 14, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards Nearly $3.5 million to New Hampshire to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
April 7, 2020
Office of Justice Programs Awards Nearly $42 Million to Texas to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
April 7, 2020
Department of Justice Makes $850 Million Available to Help Public Safety Agencies Address COVID-19 Pandemic
April 1, 2020
Blog Posts
BJA Empowers First Responders to Fight COVID-19
April 28, 2020
Marshaling Resources to Address Addiction in the Midst of a Pandemic
April 6, 2020
Interview
Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy
Texas Puts DOJ CARES Act Funding to Use
During this May 2020 interview, BJA Acting Director Michael Costigan discusses the FY 2020 CESF Program with Andrew Friedrichs, Administrator of the Public Safety Office within the Texas Office of the Governor.
Resources
Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program - Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update
April 2020