Schools

This roundtable brought together law enforcement leaders, subject matter experts, and community stakeholders to discuss strategies and best practices for responding to mass violence incidents. The event focused on enhancing the safety and wellness of officers, first responders, and the community through peer-to-peer support and collaboration. Key topics included effective communication with the media and community members, mental health support for victims and survivors, and coordination with local, state, and federal partners.

Cases responded to and closed during the reporting period July - December 2024 were 409.

11/21 - Meeting with Dr. Tiffany Janz (Director of Research Services), Mark St. Pierre (Asst Director, Bureau of Criminal Analysis), Justin Rosen (Deputy Legislative Director) from the CA Department of Justice Attorney General's Office to introduce the project and discuss the possibility of sharing data for all law enforcement agencies in the state. (4 people representing 1 agency)??

11/21 - Meeting with Dr. Tiffany Janz (Director of Research Services), Mark St. Pierre (Asst Director, Bureau of Criminal Analysis), Justin Rosen (Deputy Legislative Director) from the CA Department of Justice Attorney General's Office to introduce the project and discuss the possibility of sharing data for all law enforcement agencies in the state. (4 people representing 1 agency)??

American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) through a partnership with the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR), in support of the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program, hosted a webinar to educate juvenile probation officers, and other stakeholders, on their role in preventing and reducing violence in K-12 school populations.

Meeting with the Safety and Prevention Specialist from the High Desert Education Service District, who is responsible for implementing safety measures at the Central Oregon School Safety program.

The NCJA Center for Justice Planning and Data Center, in collaboration with Connecticut’s SAA Office (OPM) and their Statistical Analysis Center, is spearheading the development of the state’s 2026 strategic plan. This initiative includes a robust statewide survey designed to engage public safety and community-based organizations, including law enforcement, rural organizations, victim services, and violence prevention programs.

Meeting with the Associate Director of Threat Assessment at the University of Virgina to discuss the university’s Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) materials and the challenges faced in implementing ERPOs within higher education institutions.

The national 2024 Second Chance Act Conference: Celebrating 15 Years and Building Beyond Recidivism is 2.5-day conference that will be held December 16-18, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

Center staff attended the Washington State Association of Drug Court Professionals and Washington Association of Drug Courts Conference discussed how community courts work as problem solving courts and how practitioners can build issue focused programs that cater to specific community needs. I also gave practitioners some considerations on how to implement small changes to their current system.