Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council's Five in Five
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NIST Publication
Expert Working Group for Human Factors in Handwriting Examination
As with all human endeavors, handwriting examination is not immune to error. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) convened the Expert Working Group for Human Factors in Handwriting Examination to recommend ways to improve the practice and reduce the likelihood of errors. The group's report, Forensic Handwriting Examination and Human Factors: Improving the Practice Through a Systems Approach, discusses human factors as they relate to all aspects of handwriting examination, including communicating conclusions through reports and testimony. The report also discusses education, training, certification, and the role of quality assurance, quality control, and management in reducing errors.
Funding Webinar
Review and Revalidation of the First Step Act Risk Assessment Tool
Hosted by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), this no-cost webinar will provide details and guidance for potential applicants to the NIJ’s Review and Revalidation of the First Step Act Risk Assessment Tool funding opportunity. The presenter will discuss the purpose and goals of this opportunity, its eligibility requirements, and required deliverables. A Q&A session will conclude this webinar.
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., ET
Webinar
The Neurological and Psychological Elements of Victims, Witnesses, and Suspects
This no-cost webinar, supported by the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), will focus on the advent of technology and neuroscience and how they have impacted victims and made them more vulnerable to the criminal element. The presenters will review the psychological aspects of a criminal mind-set as well as an investigator’s mind-set that set them up for success. This webinar will focus on understanding human behavior, what to look for, and how to understand people in order to influence the outcome.
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., ET
Webinar
How to Prepare Experts and Witnesses
Cases can be won or lost based on the preparation of witnesses. Expert witnesses are even vital to winning some cases. This no-cost webinar, sponsored by the National Sheriffs’ Association and the National Animal Care and Control Association, will focus on how to prepare your witness and to direct their testimony on the stand. This session will also examine cross-examination strategies and how to respond to common defenses.
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., ET
Webinar
Creating a Constant Stream of Recruits
Recruiting qualified peace officers is more challenging today than ever before. However, recruitment and retention successes can be increased if organized strategically. This National Sheriffs’ Association certified no-cost webinar will cover viable strategies and solutions for agencies of all sizes, including effective use of the internet and social media to find great people to meet your agency’s needs.
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., ET
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The Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council’s (CICC) Five in 5 is a collection of resources that may be of interest to law enforcement and homeland security partners working to improve the nation’s ability to develop and share criminal intelligence. The Five in 5 highlights promising practices, case studies, and success stories and identifies products, reports, training, and toolkits to build, implement, and enhance a criminal intelligence capability. You are encouraged to share this e-mail with your association members, colleagues, department/organization personnel, and others, as appropriate. Please contact cicc@iir.com to submit a success story or resource for consideration in the CICC’s Five in 5. To view the Five in 5 archive, visit: https://it.ojp.gov/FiveIn5.
The mission of the CICC is to advocate for and support state, local, and tribal law enforcement and homeland security agencies and personnel in their efforts to develop and share criminal intelligence for the promotion of public safety and the security of our nation.
This publication is funded in whole or in part through a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this publication (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).