Distance Learning Training

I learned about the possibility of having BJA fund virtual training sessions for the youth in our residential centers. We are interested in working with CBO Game Changer. I learned about this opportunity from Sean Sheppard ( Seansheppard@gamechanger1.org ). Once we are approved for this training I will work with Mr. Sheppard to schedule the virtual training.

The University of New Orleans Police Department requested funding for registration for the International Association of Crime Analysts online training courses. BJA NTTAC provided funding support for one representative to attend the IACA online training course starting in July 2021 and ending in September 2021.

The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD), as part of the Kansas City, Missouri National Public Safety Partnership site, is requesting technical assistance developing a communication plan to support the rollout of their strategic plan. McElroy Media Group was selected to fulfill the request and provided a strategic plan for Kansas City PSP. The development of this strategic plan occurred between September 2020 and September 2021 and involved community, Kansas City Police officers, and PSP law enforcement partners.

The Bethlehem Police Department (PD) requested cultural awareness and diversity training. BJA NTTAC closed this request because the requestor was unresponsive.

The Kansas City site team is requesting technical assistance from BJA NTTAC for a strategic Public Messaging plan. KCPD agrees that they would like to go public with the plan and possibly hold listening sessions with the community. Kansas City PSP has listed Laura McElroy as their preferred provider for virtual assistance to discuss the strategy for how the team can communicate effectively with the community, explain the plan, create opportunities to receive feedback, and receive buy-in from the community.

My department is seeking cultural awareness/ diversity training for the 154 officers employed by BPD. This could be accomplished via live webinar or online training .

The Tulsa, Oklahoma Police Department (PD) as part of the Tulsa National Public Safety Partnership Site (PSP) requested two grants webinars. Joan Brody was selected to fulfill the request and provided a two parts grants webinar series. The webinars occurred on July 21, 2020 and August 18, 2020 and involved Tulsa PD's Command Staff and Grants Workgroup.

The United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Louisiana requested law enforcement training. The requestor was unresponsive.

Mocksville, NC PD requested an on-line or in-person training for our officer in officer wellness. The requestor withdrew the request.

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan requested information on distance learning and online training opportunities to help expand their knowledge in re-entry and aid their current clients. BJA NTTAC provided the requestor with a list of providers that offer implicit bias training and also referred the requestor to the CSG’s Reentry Resource Center.