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January 8, 2021
BJA
Grant Applicant Education Series
This webinar, hosted by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is the first of two trainings that will help prospective applicants find funding opportunities that address their needs. In this webinar, attendees will learn the primary initiatives BJA plans to fund in 2021, eligibility requirements, and estimated funding amounts. A Q&A session will follow at the end.
When: Thursday, January 14, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., ET
Webinar
Countering Disinformation Campaigns for Law Enforcement Command Staff, Practitioners, and Public Information Officers
Hosted by the Justice Clearinghouse and the National Sheriff’s Association, this webinar discusses disinformation and how to not only increase open-source intelligence gathering but how to counter these destructive efforts. In addition, the forum will provide advice for navigating through and exposing falsities and methodologies for countering the narrative. This includes uncovering and exposing publicly disinformation being spread by adversaries and sources touting them. This is and remains a public-facing role that is extraordinary but vital in the modern era of influence campaigns.
When: Thursday, January 28, 2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., ET
New Publication
Wearable Sensor Technology and Potential Uses Within Law Enforcement
On behalf of the National Institute of Justice, RAND Corporation and the Police Executive Research Forum organized a workshop of practitioners, researchers, and developers to discuss the current state of wearable sensor technology (WST) and how it might be applied by law enforcement organizations. Workshop participants discussed possible issues with acceptance of WST among members of law enforcement; new policies that will be necessary if and when WST is introduced in a law enforcement setting; and what data are gathered, how these data are collected, and how they are interpreted and used. Based on the key findings, recommendations are also discussed.
BJA NTTAC
The National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide Develops High-Demand Wellness Resources
Published by the Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Center (BJA NTTAC), this article discusses the National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide and summarizes the recommendations and complementary resources to address existing gaps in training and approaches to preventing law enforcement suicide. The summary includes discussions on creating an environment that supports mental health and wellness and implementing a comprehensive wellness approach to prevent officer suicide.
COPS
U.S. Department of Justice Establishes Community of Practice for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has established the first-ever community of practice for state, local and tribal grantees to connect, learn, share experiences, and network in an effort to continue the growth of law enforcement mental health and wellness work. Good mental and psychological health is just as essential as good physical health for law enforcement officers to be effective in keeping our country and our communities safe from crime and violence. The community of practice recently launched its work with a virtual meeting establishing short- and medium-term goals.
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