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Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice; Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative; Five in 5—Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council

The Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council’s (CICC) Five in 5 is a snapshot of law enforcement and criminal intelligence-related articles, resources, and research that may be of interest to CICC members and partners working to improve the nation’s ability to develop and share criminal intelligence. 

The CICC’s mission—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—is important, contemporary, and essential.  Five in 5 is provided for your information and awareness as an effort to assist the criminal intelligence community in understanding trends, training, and activities that may impact law enforcement and criminal intelligence.  You are encouraged to share this e-mail with your association members, colleagues, department/organization personnel, and others, as appropriate.

 
 
1. Community Relations

Building Relationships of Trust Toolkit
Building relationships of trust brings many benefits to both law enforcement agencies and the communities they protect.  Developing meaningful relationships with the communities they serve can aid law enforcement officers in successfully addressing issues regarding neighborhood safety and security.  The Building Relationships of Trust Toolkit provides the necessary guidance, processes, and education to build those relationships.  The toolkit is designed for use by both law enforcement agencies and neighborhood communities across the country to assist in building and sustaining relationships of trust.  It includes six components that provide detailed information police officers and community members should consider when trying to build trusting relationships.

To access the Building Relationships of Trust Toolkit overview, go to http://ric-doj.zai-inc.com/ric.php?page=detail&id=COPS-W0735.

 
 
2. Online Privacy and Security

Legislative Proposals to Protect Online Privacy and Security
The growing reliance on computer networks and electronic devices has been accompanied by an increasing threat from individuals, organized criminal networks, and nation states who victimize American citizens and businesses.  To address this growing threat, on January 12, 2015, President Obama announced new legislative proposals designed to protect the online privacy and security of American citizens and businesses.  These proposals include a set of targeted updates to the criminal code to provide additional tools to prosecute offenders and deter and disrupt criminal conduct.

For more information, please visit http://www.justice.gov/opa/blog/legislative-proposals-protect-online-privacy-and-security.

 
 
3. Body-Worn Cameras

Baltimore Weighs the Hidden Cost of Police Body Cameras
The city of Baltimore recently released a report on the use of body-worn cameras.  The report includes recommendations for implementing body cameras in the Baltimore Police Department, estimating that the total cost in the first year would range from $5.5 million to $7.9 million, depending on the type of cameras and how many officers wear them.  Further, the report recommends that the city first launch a six-month pilot with 100 officers by year's end to determine the most cost-effective way to establish a comprehensive body camera program.

This article is available at http://www.statetechmagazine.com/article/2015/02/baltimore-weighs-hidden-cost-police-body-cameras.

 
 
4. Human Trafficking

ICE Victim Assistance Program Working to Meet Trafficked Women’s Needs
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) utilizes a victim-centered approach to combating human trafficking that places equal value on the identification and stabilization of victims and the investigation and prosecution of traffickers.  The victim-centered process provides a channel for victims to fully disclose their stories in a nonthreatening environment.  ICE’s Victim Assistance Program is supported by Victim Assistance Specialists across the country, who provide victims with a wide range of local resources from early in the investigative stage through prosecution.  Because victims may be fearful of law enforcement or reprisal from their traffickers, it is paramount to ensure that victims feel safe and secure and are able to access the social services they require for stability, safety, and recovery.

This article can be viewed at http://www.hstoday.us/focused-topics/counternarcotics-terrorism-intelligence/single-article-page/ice-victim-assistance-program-working-to-meet-trafficked-womens-needs.html.

 
 
5. Community Trust

Attorney General Holder Announces the First Six Pilot Sites for the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice
Attorney General Eric Holder has announced the first six cities to host pilot sites for the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice.  This $4.75 million initiative will seek to assess the police-community relationship in each of the six pilot sites, as well as develop a detailed site-specific plan that will enhance procedural justice, reduce bias, and support reconciliation in communities where trust has been eroded.  Attorney General Holder also announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is providing additional training and technical assistance to police departments and communities that are not pilot sites.  Through the Office of Justice Programs Diagnostic Center, police departments and community groups can request training, peer mentoring, expert consultation, and other types of assistance on implicit bias, procedural justice, and racial reconciliation.  In addition, the initiative launched a new online clearinghouse that includes up-to-date information about what works to build trust between citizens and law enforcement.  The clearinghouse can be found at trustandjustice.org.

This article can be viewed at http://trustandjustice.org/news/press-release/attorney-general-holder-announces-the-first-six-pilot-sites-for-the-nationa.