Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council

Published by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), this article discusses the findings of several NIJ-supported studies that illustrate how trauma and mental health issues are neither necessary nor sufficient to explain domestic radicalization and violent extremism, however, when present, these factors can have a significant yet varied impact across the violence prevention spectrum. This article poses that this knowledge—along with additional perspectives based on trauma-informed care—can help strengthen programs and policies and guide recommendations.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and hosted by the Community Oriented Policing Services Program (COPS Office), this episode of What’s New in Blue, centers around Sheriff (Ret.)
Paul Penzone of the Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff’s Office and Chief Chris Davis of the Green Bay (Wisconsin) Police Department. The two officers discuss lessons they have learned about preparing for a safe election season, particularly when faced with intelligence or evidence of threats to voters, election officials, or polling places. Advanced planning, an understanding of applicable laws, and thoughtful collaboration with community partners are recognized as crucial inputs to creating a safe election season.

Published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), this report highlights the achievements and advancements made by DHS offices and components over the past fiscal year (FY). This report covers FY2023 (October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023). The achievements highlighted in this report are organized by DHS’s four primary areas of counter-trafficking actions:

• Identification and screening
• Victim protection and assistance
• Investigations and enforcement
• Training, outreach, and engagement

Released by Freedom House and highlighted by the Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL), this report analyzes the electoral process, political pluralism and participation, government functioning, freedom of expression and belief, associational and organizational rights, rule of law, and personal autonomy and individual rights of various countries and territories around the globe. This year’s report presents the analysis of 195 countries and 15 territories based on data from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The report found that:

• Global freedom declined for the 18th consecutive year in 2023.
• Widespread problems with elections, including violence and manipulation, drove deterioration in rights and freedoms.
• Armed conflicts and threats of authoritarian aggression made the world less safe and less democratic.
• The denial of political rights and civil liberties in disputed territories dragged down freedom in the associated countries.
• Pluralism is under attack but remains a source of strength for all societies.

The report acknowledged that notable threats to freedom in 2023 included organized crime groups, the suppression of practicing a chosen religion, restrictive laws targeting LGBTQ+ rights, and the arbitrary deportation and physical violence shown toward many migrants and refugees. The report concludes with several policy recommendations.

Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and hosted by the National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers Program (SAFLEO) this course is designed to provide officers with a deeper understanding of factors that contribute to suicide. Officers will learn to recognize warning signs in themselves and others, as well as, how to focus on ways to build resilience, and explore options for treating any unresolved stress. investigators and prosecutors.

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., ET