Justice Information Sharing

Join the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) for a free, virtual presentation on their latest study “Averting Targeted School Violence: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Plots Against Schools” on Tuesday, June 29 at 12:00–3:30 p.m. ET. The study examines 67 disrupted plots against K–12 schools and highlights the importance of proactive reporting and intervention. This presentation is a replay of a previously broadcast live event from March 30, 2021.

Join the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) for a free, virtual presentation on their latest study “Averting Targeted School Violence: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Plots Against Schools” on Tuesday, June 29 at 12:00–3:30 p.m. ET. The study examines 67 disrupted plots against K–12 schools and highlights the importance of proactive reporting and intervention. This presentation is a replay of a previously broadcast live event from March 30, 2021.

Now more than ever, officer health and wellness programs have been a larger topic of discussion within policing. With this increased attention, agencies have an abundance of provider options to offer their employees. This presentation will discuss the importance of vetting providers, soliciting internal and external feedback, including numerous options for employees to choose from, including families and support systems, and ensuring programming is evaluated continuously for efficacy. This webinar will also discuss the importance of meaningful partnerships with subject matter experts and the ethical obligation to ensure wellness programs, no matter how well-intentioned, do not harm the agency.

Due to constrained resources and ever-increasing public pressure to reimagine policing, agencies across the nation are deprioritizing non-violent investigations. In order for the non-violent disciplines to remain relevant, they must demonstrate to leadership how their area of expertise fits into the agency's violent-crime suppression priorities. In precursor training, we explained how the shadow economy destabilizes our communities and exacerbates the sub-cultures of drugs, gangs, and violence. In this webinar, we will take a closer look at the link between crimes-for-profit and the immediate or subsequent acts of violence they trigger. Attendees will learn how to

• Understand how crimes-for-profit generate violence
• Analyze emerging economic trends to anticipate increases in crime and violence
• Create leadership support in relation to their area of expertise and their agency's violent crime reduction program

The Bureau of Justice Assistance currently has over 30 funding opportunities with deadlines in June and July, and they update their website regularly with new opportunities.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) administers the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Program. The Medal of Valor is the highest honor for public safety officers, and it was created when Congress passed The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001. The President or Vice President award the medals annually to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect human life.

Many agencies are looking for alternative ways to respond to calls for low-level incidences. To help address this, the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program held the webinar “Alternative Response to Calls for Service—Denver STAR Program” in March 2021. During this webinar, Dr.

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their “FY 2021 Child-Friendly Family Visiting Spaces in Jails and Prisons Program Funding Webinar” on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET.

Preserving positive family connections can yield positive societal benefits in the form of reduced recidivism, less intergenerational criminal justice system involvement, and promotion of healthy child development. The environment of correctional facilities can be intimidating and detrimental to child development.

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their “FY 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Training and Technical Assistance Program Funding Webinar” on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide guidance in applying to BJA’s FY 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Training and Technical Assistance Program solicitation.

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their webinar “FY 2021 Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program” on June 8, 2021 at 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide guidance to potential applicants to BJA’s FY 2021 Smart Policing Initiative solicitation. The presenters will discuss the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; review its eligibility requirements, categories, and deliverables; and address frequently asked questions. A Q&A session will conclude this webinar.

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