Attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds is crucial to building law enforcement agencies that can serve communities effectively and build trust among residents. To make an impact today, many agencies need a different set of solutions that can correctly identify and convert latent interest from prospective applicants.

This no-cost webinar, hosted by the Justice Clearinghouse and presented in partnership with the International Association of Law Enforcement Planners, will share the results of empirical studies with 21 U.S. jurisdictions to understand the motivations of those currently in the police force and to apply lessons from the science of human decision making to the process of attracting and recruiting new police officers. From expressing interest in a job, to showing up for testing, to assessing candidates fairly, the recruitment process involves several decision points that can make or break successful hiring.

Date: September 24, 2019

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., ET

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) leadership, in collaboration with the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP) team, invites you to this no-cost webinar, which will provide an overview of how everyday stress and trauma are impacting first responders’ resilience, wellness, and ability to function effectively in their work and home lives. It also explores what can be done to help mitigate the impact and negative effects of these experiences through education, resources, and support. The course “Vicarious Trauma for First Responders” provides an in-depth look at trauma and its impact on firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel or paramedics, disaster response workers, and law enforcement officers. The course identifies how first responders can become more effective and safer by being trauma-informed and aware of the implications and prevalence of vicarious trauma. The presenter will provide an overview of the course, and the link to the course will be included for webinar participants.

Date:  September 25, 2019

Time: 1:00 p.m., ET

More than 19 million students are enrolled in colleges and universities throughout the United States, challenging law enforcement and campus safety officers to respond to crime and keep students safe on campus.

In 2016, there were about 28,400 criminal incidents on college campuses reported to police and security agencies, according to the 2018 Indicators of School Crime and Safety report. This represented a 3 percent increase in reported crimes compared with 2015.

In 2016, the number of reported crimes on campus dropped in every category compared with 2001 except in terms of the number of forcible sex offenses and negligent manslaughter offenses. Between 2001 and 2016, the number of reported forcible sex offenses on college campuses increased from 2,200 in 2001 to 8,900 in 2016.

Nearly all campuses had a mass notification system that used email, text messages, or other methods to alert and instruct students, faculty, and staff members in emergency situations. In addition, programs such as the Bureau of Justice Assistance-funded National Center for Campus Public Safety exists to support campus officials in creating safer and stronger campus communities.

To learn more about crime and safety on campus, visit the following pages for additional resources from the Office of Justice Programs and other federal sources:

• Crime and Safety
• Substance Abuse
   

The magazine includes updates from the National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition (NNOAC) Board and Regional Directors, a review of the NNOAC February Conference, and additional articles, including the NNOAC President’s Report.

This issue also provides an article about a major agency issue with regard to liability.  Many of the issues are addressed in the “Municipal Liability for Failure to Train, Supervise, and Discipline” article.  There are also some very interesting success stories and articles from the NNOAC regions. 

Each day, law enforcement and school districts across the United States are responsible for protecting our almost 133,000 schools and 63 million students, faculty members, and staff members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy Associates and the School Safety Advocacy Council have partnered and announced a series of two-day leadership forums for law enforcement executives and school administrators throughout the country. The forums will provide attendees with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to improve the overall security of their communities’ schools while developing coordinated plans for a crisis response.

Registration is open!

Sarasota, Florida—October 10–11, 2019

Chicago, Illinois—October 30–31, 2019

Atlantic City, New Jersey—November 13–14, 2019

Boston, Massachusetts—November 18–19, 2019