Through the CISA, the U.S. government launched a new website to help public and private organizations defend against the rise in ransomware cases. This website is a whole-government approach that gives one central location for ransomware resources and alerts. Organizations are encouraged to use this new website to understand the threat of ransomware, mitigate risk, and, in the event of an attack, know what steps to take next.

Hosted by the Justice Clearinghouse and funded by Nlets, this webinar will provide an overview of how the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) to Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) service simplifies the creation of a call-for-service for fire, robbery, and burglary events. TMA will review how the ASAP Service replaces a time-consuming phone call with highly accurate data exchange. PSAP associates will discuss their actual experiences with the service. Information about the existing program to create an American National Standard that defines a scoring metric to categorize the validity of burglary calls for service and reduce false alarms will be reviewed.

When: Thursday, July 29, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., ET

Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and in partnerships with the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program and RTI International, this evidence-based, Web-enabled telehealth implementation support tool (TIST) supports jails in implementing or expanding telehealth and other virtual services. The TIST was developed using best practices in survey methodology and usability. Its content is based on findings from an environmental scan comprising a literature review and interviews with stakeholders—jail staff members, administrators, and research partners who have implemented virtual services in jails. The themes of core readiness, virtual service selection, costs, operations, and buy-in were identified. Each theme has a tip sheet with actionable guidance on implementation steps. Follow the tips to maximize and improve access to health care services for JIP while minimizing the burden and disruption to jails and off-site providers associated with service delivery.

Published by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), this report provides data on the rates of military service among U.S. extremists, as well as their branch, ideological, and extremist group affiliations. The report also provides a closer look at individuals with military backgrounds who have been charged with taking part in the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Future stages of this project will analyze the effects of combat deployment on the radicalization of U.S. extremists and provide a closer look at specific radicalization risk factors, including online recruitment, mental health concerns, and substance use disorders. The data used in this research brief are from an ongoing project to expand the PIRUS database with supplemental information on the military backgrounds of U.S. extremists.

Published by the National Police Foundation, this guidebook serves as a safety and wellness resource for frontline officers, mid-level supervisors, and law enforcement executives in the midst of policing during mass demonstrations. The guide offers steps that can be taken on an individual and organizational level to aid officers in preparing for and protecting colleagues and themselves during, and recovering from, moments of civil unrest. The goal of the guidebook is to provide a holistic sense of support for officers’ physical and mental health, both while at work and at home.