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Provide Maryland state-specific ERPO TTA support to county-level facilitators in their implementation and adoption of best practices.

NW3C will send Robin Elkins to attend conference sessions and network.

NW3C is sending staff Jeff Lybarger to run the NW3C/BJA exhibit at the 2024 National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) 10th Anniversary Summit: Building Safer Communities Together to communicate the resources offered by BJA/NW3C.

As a member of IPAC, NW3C will send two staff, Jeff Lybarger and Glen Gainer, to attend the IPAC Meeting. They will engage in discussions on helping to ensure that training and standards meet the needs of the Public Safety industry, promoting the adoption of best practices, and providing IADLEST with perspectives and recommendations regarding selected IADLEST projects and initiatives.

NW3C will send two staff, Jeff Lybarger and Glen Gainer, to attend the Major County Sheriffs of America Policy Conference in order to gather the latest best practices that can be incorporated into the NW3C educational products.

NW3C will send staff Jeff Lybarger, Glen Gainer, and Michelle Kreps to exhibit at the NSA winter conference and attend sessions throughout the event.

NW3C will send Jim Emerson to lead the Computer Crime and Digital Evidence (CCDE) Committee and attend other IACP committee meetings.

The January meeting brought together subject matter experts, coaches, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for implementing effective programs addressing substance use disorder in jails. Participants explored best practices, common barriers, and solutions, with insights from law enforcement and healthcare professionals. The meeting also introduced team assessments to guide data-driven decision-making and foster collaboration.