Ashanti Alert Act National Notification System
Ashanti Alerts provide for rapid dissemination of information about adults who have been reported missing along with suspect information in cases of suspected abduction.
Law enforcement
Applications Sought for the Law Enforcement Training & Technical Assistance Response Center Opportunity
Apply by August 10 for the Law Enforcement Training & Technical Assistance Response Center opportunity.
President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Holds Hearing on Accreditation and Community Engagement
The President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice was established under Executive Order No. 13896 signed by President Trump. The Commission serves the important function of studying ways to make American law enforcement the most trusted and effective guardians of our communities.
The Commission recently continued its series of hearings on community engagement and held another hearing on accreditation and standards in law enforcement. The...
Virtual Panel Discussion: Keeping Officers' Names Off the Wall
Participate in a virtual panel discussion on July 14.
Participate in Webinar: Current Threats from Domestic Violent Extremism
Attend this webinar if you are a sworn law enforcement officer with an interest in counter-terrorism and targeted violence; agency personnel; or fusion center personnel.
President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Continues Hearing on Community Engagement, Holds Hearing on Research Perspectives
The President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice was established under Executive Order No. 13896 signed by President Trump. The Commission serves the important function of studying ways to make American law enforcement the most trusted and effective guardians of our communities.
The Commission recently (on June 18, 2020) continued a hearing on community engagement and held another hearing on research perspectives in...
Register for Mindfulness Strategies for Law Enforcement Webinars
Officers, dispatchers, victim services, crime scene, and other personnel are encouraged to attend these sessions.
President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Holds Hearing on the Role of the Public Defender
Learn about the recently held hearing on the role of public defenders.
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
This program funds states and units of local government to help improve the quality and timeliness of their forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services.
President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Holds Hearing on Rural and Tribal Justice
The Commission recently held a hearing on rural and tribal justice over three days via teleconference.
President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Holds Hearing on Law Enforcement Recruitment, Training, and Retention
Learn about the Commission's hearing on law enforcement recruitment, training, and retention.
Honoring Public Safety Officers
This BJA blog post highlights BJA's commitment to providing programs and support to help officers and their families during National Police Week and throughout the year.
President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Completes Teleconferences on Reentry and Grant Programs
The Commission will study ways to make American law enforcement the most trusted and effective guardians of our communities.
National Police Week
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. National Police Week is a time to support law enforcement communities while honoring officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
National Police Week will next be held May 11 through May 17...
Opportunity Available for a CGIC Training and Technical Assistance Provider
BJA is seeking applications through the FY 2020 Law Enforcement National Initiative for Improving Investigations: Supporting State and Local Crime Gun Intelligence Centers Training and Technical Assistance opportunity.
The purpose of this solicitation is to call for applications for a provider that will deliver training and technical assistance to support Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) grantee sites and other jurisdictions looking to implement CGIC business practices...