Medal of Valor 2019-2020 Nomination Period
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What is the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor?
July 2020
The 2019-2020 Medal of Valor nomination period is now open. Nominations are being accepted until July 31, 2020.
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Final Report Tipsheet: Performance Measurement Tool
Date Published
July 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Instructional Material,
Grants and Funding
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
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.
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.
BWC Community Engagement Guidance: Engaging the Community in BWC Policy Development and Reviews of BWC Operations
Date Published
January 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Does Agency Size Matter? Key Trends in Body-Worn Camera Policy and Practice
Date Published
March 2020
Publication Type
Survey,
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
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.