About
Learn more about the Body Worn-Camera Toolkit, which was created as a resource for law enforcement agencies across the country and around the world.
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Support
Find resources that offer support to law enforcement agencies, justice partners, and communities during the process of implementing a body-worn camera program.
Resources
Access a library of items related to body-worn camera implementation.
Community Stakeholders
Active community engagement contributes to the success of body-worn camera programs. Find information in this toolkit about how to partner with stakeholders.
Getting Started
An introduction to the resources and information in the body-worn camera toolkit, organized by key topics including research, policy, technology, and privacy.
Body-Worn Camera Toolkit
Access resources for criminal justice practitioners interested in planning and implementing a body-worn camera program.
Officer Suicide: Understanding the Challenges and Developing a Plan of Action
Date Published
July 2020
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Webinar: Empowering Support Systems to Recognize, Identify, and Act on Concerning Behavior
Register for this free July 29 webinar, which is open to law enforcement and their support network.
President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Concludes with Final Hearings on Respect for Law Enforcement and Rule of Law
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 held its final hearings, receiving testimony on respect for law enforcement and the rule of law. The hearings were...
Medal of Valor 2019-2020 Nomination Period
July 2020
Nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor will be accepted until July 31, 2020.
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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
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.